Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Grizzly bear trapping to begin
Biologists are trying to trap grizzly bears for research in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest south of Yellowstone National Park.
Outdoors briefs for August 4, 2011
Boat races at Carlin Bay in August
Searching for the big one
The waves marched from the south, steep and white-capped, funneled through the narrow channel on the north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Fishing is coming alive on Lake Cd'A
There are a slew of fish biting in Coeur d'Alene these days.
Feedback sought on motorized vehicle restriction changes
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on a proposal to apply motorized rule restrictions to trophy species hunts.
Great weather leads to great fishing
Great seasonal weather has dramatically improved the local fishing scene, said Johnny Booey, fishing lead at Cabela's.
Fish and Game Commission to meet in Salmon July 27-28
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will consider wolf hunting and trapping seasons during the July 27 and 28 meeting in Salmon.
'Gran Fondo' mountain bike ride is Saturday
COEUR d'ALENE - Local cyclists are invited to a "Gran Fondo" mountain bike ride on Saturday at Fourth of July Pass.
On the trail
COEUR d'ALENE - Chic Burge is rarely indoors.
Be prepared
Sure, Cayman Kirkhart's Eagle Scout project was a little ambitious.
IDFG reviewing kokanee population impacts
COEUR d'ALENE - With this year's high runoff, Idaho Fish and Game doesn't know what the impacts might be on Lake Pend Oreille and Lake Coeur d'Alene kokanee populations.
Kokanee, mackinaw fishing heating up
Anglers are having good luck pulling kokanee out of Lake Coeur d'Alene and Spirit Lake, said Duane Sunell of Cabela's.
Outdoors briefs for July 14, 2011
Woodcutting areas to open
As usual, bear problems common
COEUR d'ALENE - Every year around this time, conflicts between humans and black bears become very common.
IDFG wolf hunt survey questions now online
Idaho Fish and Game is gathering public opinion on its proposed wolf seasons that would use hunting and trapping to reduce the population to a level that is sustainable, meets federal recovery goals and reduces con…