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Outdoors blog archive for Feb. 26, 2014

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26, 2014



Backpackers west of Lake Ozette explore a stretch of the Olympic Wilderness beaches.

Outdoor industry applauds Inslee's initiative

OUTDOOR RECREATION -- The Outdoor Industry Association has high praise for Gov. Jay Inslee's recent executive order creating a blue-ribbon task force to support outdoor recreation in Washington state. Inslee’s task force demonstrates the state’s commitment to supporting and expanding the outdoor recreation and tourism…

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Anglers who backpack into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness of Montana should be ready for good fishing, and the possibility of snow any month of the year. (Rich Landers)

Surveys sort out angler gear preferences

FISHING -- The brands and products anglers purchased most frequently in 2013 are listed in a survey just released by Southwick Associates’ AnglerSurvey.com. The list was been compiled from the 18,559 internet-based surveys. It doesn't reflect my preferences, and it may not be the choice…

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After placing an electronic collar around the neck of a cow elk, biologists work to take other samples before the animal awakens during a recent elk capturing operation in the southern Bitterroot Valley. Biologists will begin fanning out across the region to begin gathering information about mountain lions as part of three year study. (Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks)

Panhandle elk collared for research

WILDLIFE RESEARCH -- More elk are likely to be wearing research "necklaces" in the Coeur d'Alene River drainage by the end of the week if Idaho Fish and Game researches get good weather for flying. The agency worked with a private helicopter contractor on Jan.…

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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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