Outdoors
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Fishing still plentiful on area lakes
Blueback herring are biting in Lake Coeur d'Alene, said Dan Pierce with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
This fall, be 'bear aware'
In preparation for denning, Idaho's black bears are on the move, looking for any and all food sources that might help them gain weight.
Black bear killed after mauling man
Friday morning's mauling of a man by a black bear in the Bob Marshall Wilderness was "a predatory attack" that led to the bear being promptly destroyed, a responding Fish, Wildlife and Parks investigator said.
The Zen of Zip
It's the kind of recreation that's fitting for Wallace.
FISH TIPS: Kokanee fishing on Cd'A getting easier
Hauling in kokanee from Lake Coeur d'Alene is only getting easier, said Jeff Smith with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Post-Summit Web page takes shape
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has begun to add video segments of the recent Idaho Wildlife Summit to its website.
Size of kokanee to grow in Lake Cd'A
Most fishermen on Tuesday were prepping to snag some kokanee, said Jeff Smith with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
A ride on the Hiawatha
LOOK OUT PASS - When the fall comes around here, it comes in a blast.
Sun Up Bay boat launch to close for renovation beginning Sept. 17
Kootenai County Parks and Waterways plans to begin a renovation of Sun Up Bay boat launch on Lake Coeur d'Alene on Monday, Sept. 17.
Montana wolf trapping certification classes set
With Montana's first wolf trapping season set to open in December, nearly 30 mandatory certification classes are being offered for prospective trappers to learn about what it will take to properly harvest a wolf an…
'Wolves Belong' rally scheduled today in City Park
COEUR d'ALENE - Bella the Husky will be part of a rally today at City Park honoring wolves killed in Idaho and Montana.
Fish seeking cooler water to beat heat
Fish in both lakes and rivers are seeking cooler water this time of year as the remaining hot days of summer play out, said Bud Frasca of North West Classic Tackle in Hayden.
Entries sought for Kootenai refuge art show
An art show and sale will be held at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge on Oct. 6.
Sandpoint officials: Be careful around moose who visit town
SANDPOINT - Moose may look harmless with their long faces and little eyes, but they're liable to turn grumpy.
Hayden Lake facility gets upgrade
HAYDEN LAKE - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reports the Sportsman Park boat ramp at Hayden Lake has recently been expanded and improved and is now open…