Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
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Collar data on adult cow elk and moose over the past several years have indicated that across the state, their survival is relatively high and stable from year-to-year
Foundation grant application period opens Feb. 1
IFWF will award $5,000 to fund a special grant, with an emphasis on fish conservation and fish habitat restoration, in honor of the Lonesome Larry Project
Idaho Panhandle National Forests seeks volunteers
In 2023, the RAC recommended more than $1.5 million for 25 projects with far-reaching benefits across North Idaho.
Experts monitoring multiple variables ahead of wildfire season
Scientists are continuing to track the ongoing drought signature in Northwest Montana and Northern Idaho
Endangered lynx caught by trappers; one dies of injuries
Both instances were self-reported by the trappers and were subsequently reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by FWP, it said in a release.
Winter aerial surveys and capture work continue in the Clearwater Region
Aerial elk and deer surveys will begin in Unit 14 mid-January (dependent on weather) and will continue until completed. Bighorn sheep surveys in Hells Canyon will also be conducted during this time.
Montana to truck grizzlies into Yellowstone region to improve delisting prospects
Montana and Wyoming — which have hashed out an agreement — are translocating bears as part of the effort to convince the federal government that they’re respon…
Applications for spring black bear controlled hunts open Monday
There are several ways to apply for a controlled black bear hunt this spring
Boat shows coming up
The annual Coeur d'Alene Boat Expo is scheduled Feb. 1 to Feb. 10 at the Hagadone Marine Center. The North Idaho Boat Show hosted by Tobler Marina is scheduled…
'Talk shop' with Idaho Fish and Game staff
The first of four “Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game” gatherings will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 17 at the Lake City Center, 1916 N. Lakew…
Glacier goats
Based largely on citizen science and other studies, the Park Service estimates there’s between 1,200 and 2,100 animals in the 1 million acre park
Top 'Big Fish' Stories of 2023
In total, 2023 had 15 new state records, which included 6 certified-weight records, and 9 new catch-and-release records. Making the cut this year are the follo…
Talk Shop with Idaho Fish and Game
Get ready for “Sportsman’s Breakfasts” with a new face lift
Feeding backyard deer does more harm than good
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Glacier National Park caps off busy year while preparing for the next
Roemer said the weather has a lot to do with how many people visit during these shoulder seasons, pointing to lower visitation in the spring of 2022 due to col…