FISHING – Two sections of the Yakima River will open next week to fishing for hatchery-reared spring chinook salmon, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced. Starting Wednesday (May 15), the lower Yakima River will open to fishing for hatchery spring chinook from…
ENDANGERED SPECIES -- While 25 environmental groups quickly applauded a federal proposal to protect wolverines under the Endangered Species Act last week, officials from Idaho, Montana and Wyoming have declared the effort unnecessary. “There is no evidence suggesting that wolverines will not adapt sufficiently to…
ENVIRONMENT – I received the following email from a reader this morning: Last Sunday my wife and I were riding our bikes on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene's between Rose Lake and Harrison. Along the way, we saw what appeared to be a significant…
HUNTING -- Spring and summer are the best times to get youths enrolled in hunter education courses that are pre-requisites for obtaining a hunting license. Idaho reports openings are available in upcoming classes, unlike fall, when procrastinators vie for limited space in crowded classes. Check…
BICYCLING -- Bicycle commuting -- and all of its benefits in terms of health, environment and money savings -- will be celebrated in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene with activities during Bike to Work Week, May 13-18. Pre-register to get the most out of each city's…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
