SHOOTING -- To reduce the risk of wildfires, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is restricting target shooting on the Wenas Wildlife Area near Yakima and Ellensburg. From June 2-Sept. 30, target shooting is restricted to the hours between sunrise and 11 a.m. Public…
WILDLIFE -- The topics for the Fathers Day weekend family-oriented programs at the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area in northcentral Washington are delicious: Birds, bees, bears, wildflowers, mosses, lichens, mollusks, geology, even a little history lesson. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife celebration of the Sinlahekin's…
OUTDOOR RECREATION -- The St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute's recreational therapy team is gearing up for a busy summer season of outdoor recreation fun for physically challenged adventurers of all ages. Outdoor Recreation Experience, June 21, features adaptive and regular fishing, handcycling, archery, kayaking and canoeing,…
FISHING -- While Washington is highlighting the contributions hunters and shooters have made to wildlife habitat through the Pittman-Robertson Act of 1937, Idaho this week is highlighting the contributions anglers have made through fishing license fees and the federal excise taxes they supported in the…
OUTFITTERS -- The grand opening for the Cabela’s Outpost store in Missoula is set for June 12, with a ribbon cutting at 10:45 a.m. and doors opening for business at 11 a.m. Opening day will kick off a weekend-long celebration highlighted by special appearances, family…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
