Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
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.
New Coeur d'Alene Boat Show debuts
COEUR d'ALENE - Hagadone Marine Group will launch a brand-new show for boating enthusiasts this Saturday.
Safari Club to hold 30th annual fundraiser Feb. 11
The Inland Empire Chapter of the Safari Club will hold its 30th annual fundraiser, dinner and auction on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel in Spokane Valley. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the auction and di…
Forestry committee to meet Feb. 15
COEUR d'ALENE - The Idaho Forest Practices Act Advisory Committee will meet via videoconference from the Idaho Department of Lands Coeur d'Alene office and the Boise IDL director's office on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Elk illegally killed in Glacier
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - Four elk were illegally killed inside Glacier National Park on Dec. 30. The elk were apparently shot not far from the St. Mary headquarters area.
National Geographic names two of Idaho's rivers 'Best Adventure Destinations'
BOISE - National Geographic named two of Idaho's wild and scenic rivers, the Jarbidge and Bruneau, a Best Adventure Destinations for 2012. The story touts the rivers' wilderness location, breathtaking scenery and t…
Idaho Department of Fish and Game News
Motorist captures video of elk herd
McArthur Lake Wildlife Safety Project awarded grant
BONNERS FERRY - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded a grant of $99,268 to fund the McArthur Lake Wildlife Safety Project, an effort to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions on U.S. 95 near Bonners Fe…