ENDANGERED SPECIES -- Some muddy legal waters have been flowing out of Stevens County in recent weeks. Last week, Stevens County Commissioners passed a resolution condemning the state Department of Fish and Wildlife's management of gray wolves in northeastern Washington. There's a conflict of interest…
FISHING -- The number of boat pursuing fall chinook on the Hanford Reach of the Columbia has virtually doubled each week since late August -- and the crowd hasn't curbed the catch. Here's the latest report on Hanford Reach fall chinook fishing from Paul Hoffarth,…
HUNTING -- Washington's youth-only upland bird season was a success for Robert Estuar and his son, and the family Lab. "Took 14 year old Diego and dog Bella out Sunday to Fishtrap Lake for the youth pheasant hunt," the happy father reported. "Didn't take long…
MOUNTAIN RESCUES -- Sandpoint rock climber Ammi Midstokke, 36, battered from head to toe from a bout with a 1.5-ton granite boulder, wasted no time being thankful to her friend and two teams of rescuers. "Bottom line- everyone is safe, I'm pretty banged up, and…
PREDATORS -- Whether on purpose or an accident, a self-professed champion for the eradication of wolves comes off looking like an animal. Read the story below... and decide for yourself. Montana FWP investigates Missoula man's wolf-killing claims Missoula resident Toby Bridges' Facebook post telling his…
SHOOTING — The last in a four-event long-range shooting series is set for this weekend, Sept. 27-28, at the Rock Lake Rifle Range, 2356 Glorfield Rd., St. John, Washington. Check in 7:30-8 a.m. The Northwest Precision Steel Series Challenge has divisions for tactical and hunting…
FLY FISHING -- Two seminars on the basics of fly fishing for steelhead, including where to go and what tactics to use at different times of year, are scheduled Sept. 29 or Sept. 30 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. by Sean Visintainer of Silver Bow Fly…
ENVIRONMENT – "Picnic with the Beavers," a hands-on environmental field learning day, complete with beavers and geared to families, is set for next Sunday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at Liberty Lake State Park. The event is coordinated by The Lands Council. Read an S-R story about…
PARKS --On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Riverside State Park Foundation, in conjunction with many equestrian groups and supporters, will introduce the new equestrian area with an open house from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 27 is a FREE day at Washington State Parks: the…
NAVIGATION --The Eastern Washington Orienteering Club will be celebrating National Orienteering Week on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Mirabeau Point in Spokane Valley. In addition to the outdoor event, there will be two classes on orienteering, an introductory class and an advanced skills class, offered through…
HUNTING -- I was out at at dawn this morning for a quick grouse hunt with my English setter, Scout, before the heat set in. We found two ruffed grouse, but mostly we found wild turkeys. To flocks of them. Drove my dog wild. No…
WATERSPORTS -- John Roskelley, best know for his mountaineering achievements, is giving a free program on his new guidebook to Paddling the Columbia River at 7 p.m. on Sept.30 at the Spokane REI store. Seating is limited. Reserve a spot in advance. See my July…
FISHING Starting Saturday, Sept. 20, a 1.25-mile section of the lower Yakima River in Prosser will be closed to fishing from any floating device, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says. The river from the Grant Ave. Bridge in Prosser downstream approximately 1.25 miles…
FISHING – Business in the Republic, Wash., area are creating what may be the closest thing in the region to a complete fishing tournament weekend. Bass/Blues/BBQ & Brews will debut Sept. 25-26 at Curlew Lake based out of Black Beach Resort. Bass fishing in the…
ENDANGERED SPECIES -- Stevens County Commissioners have unanimously passed a resolution that hammers Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife managers for failing to protect people, wildlife and livestock from wolves that are naturally recolonizing the region. The resolution (attached) stems from the Huckleberry Pack attacks…
FISHING -- Although it's clearly a gigantic run -- and still likely to be a record -- the size of the 2014 run of fall chinook heading up the Columbia River was officially downgraded from its earlier forecast today. Washington and Oregon fish managers issued…
FLY FISHING -- I've heard some people say the water's still too warm in the Grande Ronde River to attract steelhead upstream from the Snake. Fly fishing guide Sean Visintainer of Silver Bow Fly Shop is putting that myth to bed this week, as you…
HUNTING -- A pronghorn killed by New Mexico trophy hunter Mike Gallo’s has been certified this month by the Boone and Crockett Club as the new world record. Gallo shot the animal, often called an antelope, in Socorro County, New Mexico, in September 2013. It's…
PUBLIC LANDS -- Federal land managers offer free entry to parks, forests, U.S. Bureau of Land management lands, refuges and other national interest lands where fees are charged on certain holidays scattered through the year. Washington State Parks also sets dates for fee-free entry. The…
PREDATORS — City leaders in the central Idaho resort town of Ketchum have passed a resolution requesting state officials use nonlethal methods to manage wolf conflicts with livestock in Blaine County. The city council in the resolution passed Monday said guard dogs, strobe lights and…
UPDATED 11:25 with photo of the big steelhead Shawn Barron caught on Clearwater River (inset) shortly after his son, Tyler, caught the big fall chinook (above). That's what I call a good day of fishing! FISHING -- The nice thing about fishing in the lower…
OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY -- A pair of National Geographic underwater photographers will present a program, Coral Kingdoms & Empires of Ice at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 at the INB Performing Arts Center in Spokane. Expect the best. Explore undersea worlds with photographic legend David Doubilet…
CYCLING -- A basic mountain biking skills class, taught by Evergreen East, is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 27 at Camp Sekani. An intermediate skills class will follow on Oct. 25. Details: Evergreen East.
FISHING -- A new Washington Fish and Wildlife Department web page features tips and tactics for catching fish over 3,800 square miles of marine areas off the coast, Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay, Strait of Juan de Fuca, San Juan Islands, Hood Canal, and Puget Sound.…
UPDATED 9:15 a.m. with report from guide. FISHING -- What a difference a week makes when there's a big upstream surge of fall chinook into the Columbia River Fishing success in the Hanford Reach is mushrooming as expected, according to creel surveys taken last week…
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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