Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Tales from the Trail
LOOKOUT PASS - There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Kokanee, steelhead still plentiful in area
Fishermen are still catching plenty of kokanee on Lake Coeur d'Alene, said Dale Odenbaugh with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Kokanee biting well on Lake Cd'A
Kokanee are biting well on the northern end and east arm of Lake Coeur d'Alene, says Jeff Smith of Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
River monsters
They call them river monsters, these carnivorous dwellers of the weedy depths of area lakes and rivers. They are Esox lucius, also known as northern pike.
St. Joe River Ranger District to begin bridge work
ST. MARIES - The St. Joe River Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests will replace and repair several bridges in the Emerald Creek and Loop Creek areas of the forest in September and October.
IDFG gathers public comment on proposed fishing changes
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is gathering public comments over the next few weeks on proposed fishing rule changes as part of the process of setting 2011-2012 fishing seasons and rules.
Bear encounters of six kinds
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - Bear.
It's catfish catchin' time
Catfish are just begging to be caught on Fernan Lake, said Dale Odenbaugh with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Summer fishing still going strong
Summer fishing still has plenty to offer, said Dan Pierce with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.
Critter care
CLARK FORK - A crossbill climbs the grates of a pen in Kathleen St. Clair-McGee's garage.
Idaho's Snake River stretch thrives as destination
TREASURE VALLEY (AP) - In shades and shorts, Swan Falls Excursions guide Mike Bell counts his blessings on an air-boat tour on the Snake River.
Anglers hauling in big fish this season
It's a season for big hauls.
'Jewel on a bird'
CATALDO - "Who wants to release this one?"
Sneakiness will go a long way
This week's less than clear skies, whether from clouds or from smoke drifting down from fires in B.C., are affording much better dry fly fishing during the day, said Pat Way of Orvis Northwest Outfitters in Coeur d…
IDFG: Head north for antlered bull elk
SANDPOINT - Go north for big antlered bull elk.