Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Warmer weather improves area fishing
With warmer weather gradually coming on, fishing is improving on local lakes and streams, said Bud Frasca, owner of North West Classic Tackle in Hayden.
That time of year
Ever fickle, the mountain gods were pleased this winter.
24 Hours of Schweitzer raises record $90,000
SANDPOINT - In the end, Mother Nature was no match against the skill and determination of participants at the third-annual 24 Hours of Schweitzer ski relay, which featured stellar performances, new records and even…
Court: Bears 'equal opportunity maulers'
A marijuana-smoking employee who was mauled at a grizzly bear park in 2007 is entitled to workman's compensation benefits, the Montana Supreme Court upheld last week.
Commission sets fall big game seasons, limits
In response to changes in elk populations, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission Tuesday, March 29, approved big game hunting seasons that reduce or eliminate antlerless elk tags in some areas.
Fish and Game seeks comments on fishing rules
Idaho Fish and Game is starting on "nonbiological" fishing rule changes for 2012, and looking for comments from anglers.
Time is right to drop a line
The timing is right to drop a line in the early-season lakes, according to Jeff Smith.
Glacier Park volunteers study wolverines
A creature long-maligned is finally getting some positive attention. The wolverine, one of Glacier National Park's most rugged animals, is the subject of an ongoing study by biologists to learn more about the myste…
BF Ranger District seeks volunteer campground hosts
The Bonners Ferry Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests is looking for volunteer campground hosts at the historic Snyder Guard Station near the Moyie River.
Something to quack about
POST FALLS - Harrison Goecke's duck art has taken flight.
Nomad of the forest
An outdoorsman could spend most of his life in the woods and never spot a wolverine.
Eagle watch live online
If you like to watch eagles in their nest, you now have a chance.
Sledfest returns bigger than ever
SANDPOINT - Crashes, passes and close finishes will be on display as the third annual Schweitzer Sledfest returns to Schweitzer on April 16-17.
'It's who I am'
No doubt about it, Errin Bair loves her job at Farragut State Park.
From the Field: Chinook Season
While most anglers are still focused on steelhead fishing, some are turning their attention to Chinook salmon fishing.