Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Appetite for self-destruction
Weeks ahead, Tia Flynn is haunted by the race.
New boat launch built at Killarney Lake
COEUR d'ALENE - Mild winter conditions and low lake levels have finally allowed construction of a new boat ramp at the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM's) Killarney Lake Recreation Site.
Exercise caution when ice fishing
Ice fishermen had best exercise caution, warned Dale Odenbaugh with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Ski free at Lookout Pass Friday
Ski for free with food donation at Lookout Pass on Friday.
Another caribou-ndoggle
The caribou looked like dogs.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game News
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Whitefish, Mont., makes 25 Best Ski Towns list
National Geographic Adventure has included Whitefish, Mont., in its profile of the 25 Best Ski Towns in the World.
Commission increases steelhead limits in upper Salmon
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission Thursday morning, Feb. 16, increased the bag limits for steelhead in part of the upper Salmon River, effective immediately.
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…