Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
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:
Bringing back the goats
WHITEFISH, Mont. - They mostly blinked out on the Whitefish Range sometime in the 1960s, but now there is a proposal to bring mountain goats back.
Dream job
Thirty-nine years ago, during his freshman year at the University of Montana, Larry Mink traveled to Glacier National Park for the very first time.
2010 the busiest year for park visitors
Glacier National Park's Centennial year has turned out to be the busiest ever for park visitation.
Corporate branding considered for state parks
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Clearwater steelhead may be best bet right now
With local streams being fairly inactive with fishing, anglers' best bet may be on the Clearwater River with steelhead, said Tommy Thompson, who works in the fishing department at Cabela's.
IDFG commission suspends wolf species management plan
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission, in a telephone conference call Wednesday, Dec. 8, suspended Idaho's 2008-2012 species management plan for wolves.
IDFG to fit cow elk with VHF radio collars
Hunting season has come and gone, but Idaho Fish and Game still has work to do this winter.