Outdoors
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game News
Deer, elk outlook for 2012 seasons
Hiker registrations provide Pulaski Tunnel Trail data
The Pulaski Tunnel Trail attracted hikers from across the nation and foreign countries last year.
A busy day at Hauser Lake
It was a busy day on the ice.
Wolf hunting district closes
A wolf hunting district covering the North Fork Flathead drainage has been closed by the state because the district's wolf quota recently was reached.
Fernan Lake a good place for ice fishing
Jeff Smith with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop recommends ice fishermen head to Fernan Lake if they're hankering for perch.
U.S.A. World Jet Boat River Marathon set for April 13-21
Toyota and Weaver Seed of Oregon will become the title sponsors of the 2012 U.S.A. World Jet Boat River Marathon set for April 13-21 on the St. Joe River in St. Maries; Snake River at Lewiston/Clarkston; Clearwater…
24 hours for Hank
SANDPOINT - Registration is open for the fourth annual "24 Hours of Schweitzer," the all-day, all-night fundraiser held in honor of 5-year-old Hank Sturgis of …
The caribou question
The recent proposal presented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to designate 375,562 acres of critical habitat for Southern Selkirk Mountain Caribou in North Idaho and Northeastern Washington has generated cons…
Misconceptions about trapping
Many folks remember the cartoon when Wile E. Coyote gently pours bird seed onto the trigger of a huge trap with teeth on its jaws to catch the Roadrunner. For many people, this is their first image of trapping.
Fish and Game planning a Wildlife Summit
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is convening a Wildlife Summit this fall to discuss how IDFG manages wildlife and whether the agency should engage a broader base of support.
Ice fishing heats back up on lakes
The ice on Fernan Lake is 6 to 7 inches thick, making for a great environment to catch perch, bluegill, bass or trout, said Jeff Smith, owner of Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop in Coeur d'Alene.
'Take Me ICE Fishing'
Stocked with fishing tackle, Idaho Fish and Game's "Take Me Fishing" trailers travel to local waters across the state to promote fishing opportunities. Wrapped…
Tobler Marina offers 30 straight days of boat show
Tobler Marina, the area's only marine dealer to earn Boating Industry's Top 100 status along with being recognized as a Marine Industry Certified Dealer for 20…
Walking in the tracks of dinosaurs
Walking on a trail near Moab, Utah, I stepped over some large depressions in the bedrock but quickly stopped and realized that these were more than depressions…
Ice fishing springs into action
Fishermen finally have some ice fishing to enjoy in their own backyards, said Jeff Smith with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.