Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Panhandle Bass Club to host seminar at Spring Great Outdoor Days event
Fishermen from the Panhandle Bass Club will host a seminar on Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, at Cabela's in Post Falls during the Spring Great Outdoor Days event.
Idaho angler in pursuit of elite fishing title
One angler from Idaho has qualified to compete in the 2011 Bassmaster Elite Series, which includes eight fishing tournaments offering a top prize of $100,000 each.
Smooth sledding
About 11 miles northeast of Coeur d'Alene, up the narrow, switchbacking road that curves toward the mountains, four snowmobiles roared into the wide clearing a…
Fly-fishing could heat up soon on local rivers
It's not quite springtime, but the fly-fishing on local rivers might be heating up soon.
Bays open up for pike
The ice on several bays on area lakes is tapering, opening up the areas for spring fishing, said Johnny Booey, fishing lead at Cabela's.
New road kill marking system to benefit project
Anyone traveling throughout southeast Idaho may start noticing some wildlife carcasses - those unfortunate victims of vehicle collisions - lying on the side of the road, marked with bright orange paint.
Cold rivers, good fishing
Much like the fish they pursue, steelhead anglers are a nomadic breed.
Avalanche danger was greater later
SANDPOINT - Avalanche danger in the Idaho Panhandle has tended to lurk later in the season over the last decade, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
From the field: Owls of winter
The deep chill of winter seems an unlikely time for bird nesting, unless you happen to be an owl.
IDFG chief to retire next month
BOISE - Cal Groen, who for the last four years has led the agency in charge of Idaho's wildlife, fish and management of its population of wolves, is stepping down so he can spend more time being an outdoorsman.
Exploring the depths
COEUR d'ALENE - At 90,000 acres, Lake Pend Oreille is the largest body of water in Idaho.
IDFG News for February 17, 2011
Fish and Game begins aerial surveys for bighorn sheep
Think spring fishing
Ice fishing is hanging in there, according to Jeff Smith with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Homeward bound
POST FALLS - Police and residents gave a hoot.
Author to have book signing at Black Sheep Feb. 25
Author B. J. Campbell will sign "Close Calls: The True Tales of Cougar Bob, Adventures of Idaho Outdoorsman Robert L. Campbell," on Friday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Black Sheep Sporting Goods, 308 W. Seal…