FISHING -- Starting Saturday and running through July 14, registered anglers have a chance to win valuable prizes by catching tagged fish in designated waters in 19 states, including Washington and Idaho. Cabela's, partnering with the Outdoor Channel, has just announced that Sprague Lake and…
SALMON FISHING -- The late surge if spring chinook salmon in the Columbia River is good news for salmon lovers. Fish managers today announced the reopening of fishing season on a stretch of the lower river -- and tribal fishermen have been given the nod…
MARINE MAMMALS -- State's once again have a license to kill a few of the California sea lions that have learned to swim inland from the Pacific Ocean to ambush migrating salmon near Bonneville Dam. NOAA’s Fisheries Service said today it is re-authorizing the states…
SPOKANE RIVER -- When the spring runoff subsides and more paddlers turn their attention to the Spokane River, they'll be pleasantly surprised to see the improvements the City of Spokane Valley has been making to the Spokane River access site on north side of the…
HUNTING/FISHING -- Gov. Chris Gregoire signed legislation on Thursday boosting Washington's hunting and fishing license fees by an average of 16 percent, but not across the board. Youth fees will go up 2 percent while disabled person/veteran documents will drop 4 percent. Gregoire’s signature on…
BOATING – The debris boom at the mouth of the Kettle River was breached recently, causing logs and other floating debris to flow downstream into Lake Roosevelt, state officials say. The debris can be hazardous to boaters. A temporary boom is installed a mile south…
OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES -- The weekend is packed with outdoor activities and educational programs scheduled in this area. Click for details. SATURDAY Turnbull Wildlife Refuge community planting day and potluck Best in the West kayaking competition converges on Clark Fork River Families invited to paint Fish…
CAMPING -- "Fire. Air. Wood. Water. Those are the essential ingredients for the Backcountry Boiler, an esoteric stove-type product called 'the world’s first ultralight chimney kettle.' " says The Gear Junkie Stephen Regenold. The product is made in Pittsburgh, and the stove is marketed to…
FLY FISHING -- The annual Fly Fishing Gear Swap will run Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Silver Bow Fly Shop, 13210 E. Indiana Ave. in Spokane Valley. Sellers get 100 percent in-store credit or 75 percent of the sale price Call ahead to…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
