DAMS -- The level of Lake Pend Oreille will increase 1.5-2.5 feet by the end of February as the outflow from Albeni Falls Dam is decreased to assist with downstream maintenance work, water managers announced today. At the request of Bonneville Power Administration, the U.S....
FISHING – A fishing club in Oregon is asking officials to ban jet-powered boat engines from a portion of the upper Rogue River. The Mail Tribune reports that the Medford-based Rogue Flyfishers Association and riverside landowner Greg Layton have filed a petition with the Oregon…
FISHING – A free seminar on early season opportunities for fly fishing in the region is set for 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on Saturday at North 40 Outfitters Fly Shop, 170 E. Kathleen Ave. in Coeur d'Alene. Wayne Jordan will cover year-round waters and lakes that…
FISHING -- First there was the float tube, then the personal pontoon, kayaks equipped for fishing and stand-up paddleboards... the sudden rush of open water in the region has some anglers thinking about fishing boats and the options a mind-boggling. If you're looking for a...
HUNTING -- Now's the time to sign up for hunter education courses if you haven't satisfied the requirements and plan to hunt for spring turkey, or even for fall seasons. Avoid being left out in the inevitable rush that fills classes as hunting seasons draw…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
