Idaho lawmakers wince at rare female bid for Fish and Game Commission
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT -- The notion of diversity on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission is chilling the statehouse, as Eye-on-Boise blogger Betsy Russell reports.
Outdoors blog archive for Jan. 17, 2013
THURSDAY, JAN. 17, 2013
Snowmobiling allowed in one area of Selkirks -- unless caribou sighted
WINTER SPORTS -- Snowmobiling restrictions have been eased in a state lands portion of caribou habitat in the Idaho Selkirk Mountains -- as long as no caribou activity is detected in the area. Sounds like a guarantee of sorts. See the announcement posted this week…
Man saves girlfriend from Utah avalanche
WINTER SPORTS -- Read the story of a couple that beat the odds of disaster. Also, read the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center's weekly forecast when it's posted on Friday before heading into the winter backcountry.
Silver Bow sponsoring Hooks & Hops event for fly fishers
FISHING -- The 4th annual Hooks & Hops event for thirsty fly fishers looking for inspiration during winter is set for Wednesday (Jan. 23), 6 p.m-9 p.m. at Black Diamond Sports Bar & Pool Hall, 9614 E. Sprague Ave., sponsored by Silver Bow Fly Shop.…
Avalanche film romances the fury
WINTER SPORTS -- This film, "Ode to Avalanche," will be awesome to some winter recreationists and frightening to others. Either way, I hope it at least prompts you to check in with a regional avalanche forecast -- such as the weekly bulletin by the Idaho…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.