WILDLIFE ISSUES -- The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has removed all references to its Olaus Murie conservation award after the researcher’s family objected to the group’s policy on wolves. The Missoulian has the full story. In a letter to RMEF President David Allen, Olaus Murie’s…
TRAILS -- Heavy rain and lingering snow have created a few obstacles for hikers, campers and other heading into the backcountry this weekend. Best to check with Forest Service offices today to make sure your destination is reachable. For example: Hikers headed to Iron Mountain…
ROCK CLIMBING -- Climbers were humbled earlier this month to find a massive rock fall had wiped out a generation of climbing routes on the east face of Chimney Rock, a landmark on the skyline east of Priest Lake. And the danger lingers. The collapse…
SALMON FISHING -- A fishing season for fall chinook salmon will open Sept. 1 in the Snake and Clearwater rivers under rules adopted by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. The harvest season will continue until further notice or Oct. 31, whichever comes first, in…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
