Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Vehicles taking bigtoll on bighorn herd
Spring game surveys have been revealing a troubling trend in one area - a sharp decline in the Thompson Falls bighorn sheep herd that is mostly due to vehicles on Montana 200.
Idaho Free Fishing Day is June 9
COEUR d'ALENE - Saturday, June 9 is Free Fishing Day in Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game invites novice anglers of all ages (residents and nonresid…
Application period for controlled hunts ends June 5
The application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts runs through June 5.
Boat launch to close temporarily June 1 to Aug. 1
HAYDEN LAKE - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants anglers and boaters to be aware of a temporary closure of the Hayden Lake Sportsman's Access boat launch and parking area.
Fishing season in full swing
No denying that prime fishing season is in full swing.
Wear a life jacket while boating
"Ready, Set, Wear It!"
Hello Hiawatha
Last year, the "Route of the Hiawatha" saw 37,502 visitors, a new record for the fifth straight year.
Visiting public lands during Memorial Day weekend
COEUR d'ALENE - If you plan to visit local public lands during the Memorial Day weekend, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Bureau of Land Management suggest you "Know before You Go."
Pike fishing getting better in area lakes
Pike fishing is only getting better, said Dale Odenbaugh with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Salute to Snyder
BONNERS FERRY - The Bonners Ferry Ranger District will have a celebration of the history and recent renovation of the historic Snyder Guard Station.
BLM's Blackwell Island boat launch set to open May 23
The Bureau of Land Management's Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation area will open on Wednesday, May 23 - marking the beginning of the Lake Coeur d'Alene boating season.
New road-kill rules take effect
New rules approved during Idaho's recent legislative session allow people to recover, possess and sell certain wildlife killed by accidental vehicle collisions.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game News
June 9 Free Fishing Day in Idaho
Still time to enter super hunt drawing
The deadline to enter the first Super Hunt drawing is May 31.
Warmer weather brings more fish
The sun is out and anglers should take advantage of it.