Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Bismark Meadows land acquired to aid Selkirk grizzlies
NORDMAN - The Vital Ground Foundation has secured another 327 acres of crucial grizzly bear habitat at Priest Lake Bismark Meadows.
Ask Fish and Game: Ice fishing rules
Q. If I can have five poles for ice fishing, does a two-pole permit mean I can have 10?
Fernan's fine fishing
FERNAN LAKE - Before Tom Colnaric heads to Fernan Lake for a day of ice fishing, he goes over a checklist in his head.
Area lakes safe for ice fishing
The lakes are prime for ice fishing, said Dale Odenbaugh with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
River otter harvest quota met Tuesday
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has announced that the river otter harvest quota of 15 otters for the Panhandle Region was reached at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Elk baiting suspects caught
BONNERS FERRY - Katka Road residents who were suspected of elk baiting last year have been caught, according to the Idaho Fish and Game officials.
Raptor roadshow
COEUR d'ALENE - Scout the great horned owl peered toward the rafters with big yellow eyes.
Moose, sheep, goat changes proposed
Idaho Fish and Game proposed changes to moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat rules and seasons for 2011-2012.
Time to renew fishing license
There are only a few days left on your 2010 fishing license; everything has to be renewed after Jan. 1, reminds Jeff Smith of Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Miracle on ice?
AVONDALE LAKE - Bill Stookey has lived in his Avondale Lake home for 20 years. Earlier this month as he glanced out toward the water, he stopped, stared, and w…
Ice fishing under way in North Idaho
Ice fishing is under way on some local lakes thanks to the recent freezing temperatures.
Will fish for work
COEUR d'ALENE - As the front door at Orvis Northwest Outfitters opens, a black lab busts in, tail wagging, tongue hanging, and dashes over to Mike Beard and Pa…
Visit Andrus Wildlife Management Area
Nestled in the breaks of Hell's Canyon and overlooking Brownlee Reservoir is the Cecil D. Andrus Wildlife Management Area, more commonly known as Andrus WMA.
Prohibition on wildlife feeding considered
SANDPOINT - The Idaho Department of Fish & Game is urging Bonner County to enact an ordinance which prohibits the feeding of wildlife, particularly bears.
'Tis the season for Christmas tree permits
COEUR d'ALENE - Christmas tree permits are available from the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Here's what you need to know about the tree permits: