Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Glacier National Park's Sun Road advanced reservations easier to get than one might think
The earlier morning hour slot — from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.— as one might expect, are going much faster. But in early Ju…
Public comment for 2025-26 migratory game bird season proposals now open
The Fish and Game Commission will finalize the 2025-26 migratory game bird seasons during its April 15 conference call.
Hauser Lake Heron
A great blue heron feeds during the day and survey its surroundings in the evening on the north side of Hauser Lake on Monday.
Court ruling will remain after Forest Service drops appeal of lawsuit over road management
Under Amendment 19, grizzly bear populations grew and are now over 1,000 animals in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
Hydraulic fluid leak contained at Clearwater, Dworshak hatcheries
The fluid involved in the spill has been identified as Chevron Clarity Hydraulic Oil AW32l. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Chevron Clarity Hydraulic Oil AW32 states that skin contact is not expected to cause prolo…
Statewide trout stocking highlights for March
Approximately 60,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this March.
Even in winter, Coeur d'Alene Skeet and Trap is hitting the mark
The ranges at Coeur d’Alene Skeet and Trap Club are a lively scene, even in the middle of winter.
Fish and Game announces schedule for input on Strategic Plan Update
Residents wanting to participate can attend one of eight public meetings in March and April
Camps, field days in the Panhandle Region
Lots of summertime opportunities to learn to hunt, fish, handle and shoot firearms and more in the Panhandle Region
After years of discussion, BNSF has a griz plan
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has approved a BNSF Railway plan that will provide funding for grizzly bear conservation in northwest Montana in return for a …
Apex predator found wrapped in tarp — without head or tail, Montana game warden says
Game wardens are investigating after an apex predator was found wrapped in a tarp along a Montana roadway — without a head or tail, officials said.
Anglers: Give your input for the proposed 2025 spring/summer Chinook salmon seasons
Fish and Game will be setting new seasons for upcoming spring and summer Chinook salmon and gathering public input on the upcoming season proposals through March 1.
Registrations due Feb. 25 for one-day workshops for loggers
In 2025, LEAP Updates will be held at three Idaho locations: Lewiston on March 4, St. Maries on March 5, and Sandpoint on March 6.
For Gladstone, performing is a way of life
Gladstone attended Roman Catholic schools growing up and was naturally musically talented. He became especially in tune when his father sobered up when Gladsto…
Montana's Yaak Valley to remain open space under conservation agreement
An important piece of wildlife habitat in Montana’s Yaak Valley will remain open space after its landowner completed a voluntary conservation agreement with Th…
Private house in Glacier Park can remain, federal judge rules
The Park Service, it should be noted, allowed the Ambler home to be built, and even allowed it to be hooked into Park Service sewer and water, which serves Apg…