WILDLIFE -- The results of a new study published last week in the Journal of Wildlife Management found that black bears have killed 63 people in the United States and Canada over the last 109 years. That light toll on humanity didn't surprise the experts,…
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT -- The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet Wednesday through Friday in Lewiston. A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Clearwater Region office, 3316 16th St., Lewiston. Click here for a complete agenda. Thursday morning commissioners will consider…
PREDATORS -- Since resuming wolf management earlier this month, Idaho Fish and Game already has initiated several actions across the state, including aerial wolf hunting to help take pressure off a struggling elk herd in the Lolo Zone. Six control actions have been authorized in…
TRAILS -- When I biked and hiked the Spokane South Hill bluff trails one day with a GPS unit, I was a bit startled to see the final tally of more than 23 miles on the unit's odometer. This trail system of old roads and…
MOUNTAINEERING -- After reporting last week's death of an 82-year-old Nepalese man attempting to become the oldest to climb Mount Everest, my post read: "I could go either way on this: What the hell was he doing up there? - OR - What a great…
CYCLING -- Bike to Work Week -- a May celebration of getting around on two wheels -- starts Monday under the larger umbrella of "Spokane Bikes" to help promote all things bicycling. Other dates to remember once you've signed up for Bike to Work Week…
NATURE -- The May 22 walk through the McKenzie Conservation Area sponsored by the Inland Northwest Land Trust and led by Spokane author and naturalist Jack Nisbet has quickly filled its quota. But there are other options for people who want to get outdoors with…
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…
STATE LANDS -- Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed legislation authorizing the Discover Pass, a $30 annual vehicle permit ($10 daily) that soon will be required for access to Washington state parks and other state lands. Starting July 1, the Discover Pass will be required for…
MOUNTAINEERING -- Two records were set on Mount Everest this week: On Wednesday, Nepalese veteran mountaineer Apa Sherpa broke his own record for most climbs of Mount Everest by scaling the world's tallest peak for the 21st time. The Nepalese sherpa, who lives in Utah,…
PADDLING -- The wet word from Stateline, Idaho, is that Dead Dog Hole has been paddling better than ever in the past two months, dispelling worries that Stateline bridge construction might alter the legendary kayaker play feature. It's not only better than ever but also…
OUTDOOR TRAVEL -- REI Adventures has a good reputation for leading outdoor vacations to exceptional outdoor destinations in many countries. But the Seattle-based group also offers a long list of Weekend Getaways, shorter adventures within an easy drive of Spokane. For example: North Cascades Climbing…
FISHING -- How huge are the trout at Sprague Lake? I witnessed three violent breakoffs on 10 pound leader on Wednesday, including one fish that ripped off the trailing hook on a fly rig. Here's the toll after Jim Kujala and Dave Ross finished a…
SALMON FISHING -- Spring chinook salmon fishing has been good on the Washington portion of the Snake River -- too good. The Fish and Wildlife Department has just announced the Snake spring chinook season will close this weekend because of high catch rates over the…
BOATING -- The summer schedule for recreational boaters using navigation locks to travel past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers begins Sunday. Lockage outside the scheduled times will be considered for flotillas or other organized events sponsored by yacht…
FLY FISHING -- In a letter to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Department's Ephrata office, a Spokane angler leaves the barb unclipped in his criticism of the access barrier at Lenice Lake, a Grant County selective fishery popular with fly fishermen. "On a recent trip…
INVASIVE SPECIES -- Washington state is keeping a close eye on the feral pig populations in Oregon, where the fish and wildlife department has ordered farmers to determine the size of the destructive pig populations on their land and get rid of them. An Oregon…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
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