Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Winter winds damage Belly River Ranger Station cabin
Fierce winter winds have heavily damaged the historic Belly River Ranger Station cabin in Glacier National Park. All told, about a quarter of the cabin's roof …
Hurrah for 'Rocky'
COEUR d'ALENE - Enjoy an entertaining evening while raising money to benefit elk, other wildlife and their habitat.
Wolf populations had humble beginnings
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - The revival of wolf populations in Northwest Montana likely had its genesis with a single pack just north of Glacier National Park.
Fishery changes pondered on Priest, Upper Priest
SANDPOINT - The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is considering changing its fishery management plans for Priest and Upper Priest lakes.
Ice fishing holds steady
Despite hints of spring, there's still good ice fishing to be had on area lakes, said Duane Sunell of Cabela's.
'State of the Lake' set for Feb. 22
PONDERAY - The Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Recovery Task Force and Idaho Department of Fish and Game will hold the annual "state of lake" update on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Super Forester
David Groeschl has more than a few interests to balance, as the new state forester and division administrator of forestry and fire with the Idaho Department of…
IDFG seeks angler opinions
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from anglers on a variety of issues important for the future of fishing in the state.
Plans for caribou sow conflict in Northwest
COOLIN - Woodland caribou, rarely-seen creatures that with their antlers stand as tall as a man, are struggling to survive in the United States, precariously o…
Transplant effort nets 49 bighorns
A total of 49 bighorn sheep were being transplanted from Wild Horse Island to the Tendoy mountains 40 miles south of Dillon by the end of Saturday.
Time to get out and go ice fishing
Ice fishing loyalists had better get out and enjoy it while they can, recommends Jeff Smith of Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Cabin lottery applications available
ST. MARIES - Don't delay if you hope to stay at Red Ives.
IDFG applies for grant to improve public fishing access at Dawson Lake
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is applying for an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation grant to improve public fishing access at Dawson Lake in Boundary County.
'Take Me ICE Fishing' event Saturday
Stocked with fishing tackle, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailers travel to local waters across the state to promote fishing opportunities. The trailers are most busy during the warm s…
Public meetings to discuss Douglas-fir tussock moth outbreak
COEUR d'ALENE - The Idaho Department of Lands Forest Health Program will hold two public meetings for forest landowners to discuss the outbreak of Douglas-fir tussock moth in North Idaho.