Rich Landers

Rich Landers writes and photographs stories for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including a Sunday feature section and a Thursday column. He also writes the Outdoors Blog.

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Recent stories by Rich

Skunked dog? Landers has recipe for remedy

May 23, 2013 in Outdoors, Sports on Page B1 Any hunting dog with gift for finding birds also has a nose for trouble. It’s in the contract you accept when a pup joins your world. That’s why I’m always … 1
Landers: A recipe to de-skunk your dog

May 22, 2013 in Sports I’m always prepared for the day my bird dog sniffs the business end of a skunk. 1
Bringing back Washington’s prairie grouse

May 19, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C12 Prairie grouse, formerly abundant in the sage-steppe regions of Eastern Washington, are slowly improving from the brink of extirpation with the help of other states. During the grouse breeding period …
Landers: WFWD needs public’s help

May 16, 2013 in Outdoors, Sports on Page B1 “Wolves are the most challenging wildlife issue on the Washington Fish and Wildlife Department’s plate this year, bar none,” says Nate Pamplin, assistant director. “And we don’t want to be … 1
Out & About: Spring training for bird dogs

May 12, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C12 OUTHUNT – A clinic for owners of pointing dogs of all ages and abilities is set for 8 a.m.-noon on June 8 at the Spokane Bird Dog Association’s Espanola training …
Show follows warriors fly fishing toward recovery

May 12, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C12 A couple of disabled military veterans met their match on Crab Creek recently with Hilary Hutcheson, a bundle of positive fly-fishing energy who stands 5-foot-2 in wading boots. The host … 5
Landers: Cats take staggering toll on birds

May 9, 2013 in Outdoors, Sports on Page B1 It’s unfortunate that birds don’t scream when they die; the din might catch our attention. The killing fields are all around us, from the glass windows in the city to … 46
Mountain bikers try to stay their course on Beacon Hill

May 5, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C12 Downhill mountain bikers in Spokane have been on a decade-long roller coaster of mostly uphill battles in carving their signature into Beacon Hill. The latest challenges include private development plans … 3
Downhill biking trail planned at Mount Spokane

May 5, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C12 Mountain bikers are working with the state to create a downhill cycling route, probably within the downhill skiing concession area, at Mount Spokane State Park. The effort is being spearheaded … 5
Local Trail Angel: Peter Jantz digs for downhill mountain bikers

May 5, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C11 The caretaker at Camp Sekani digs his job beyond the call of duty. Peter Jantz, 33, moved into the Spokane City Parks facility at the foot of Beacon Hill in …
Field Reports: Road-kill pick-up crew salvages tons of meat

May 5, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C11 WILDLIFE – Farmers feed the world, but 24 volunteers from a Spokane sportsman’s club are putting meat on the plates of homeless people by harvesting dead or dying big-game animals … 1
Out & About: Migratory Bird Day family activities set

May 5, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C12 OUTDO – National Migratory Bird week events organized by area Audubon Society chapters are for the birds – and people who want to learn more about them. A three-day Learn-to-Bird …
Dishman Hills trails makeover resisted by some hikers

May 1, 2013 in City, Outdoors on Page A1 An effort to rebalance wildlife’s share of the Dishman Hills Natural Area has been getting mixed reviews as workers try to scale back the web of unofficial trails. About 200 … 35
Short hikes are cheap outdoor elixir for mind, body, social well-being

April 28, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C14 Heading out on a trail for a day or even a few hours is one of life’s simplest active pleasures. Craving fresh air, wildflowers, wildlife and healthy exercise? Taking a …
Anglers young and old turn out for season’s opening day

April 28, 2013 in Outdoors on Page B1 The fourth Saturday of April rivals any major holiday for Washington’s angling families. From across the state they rendezvous at designated lakes in advance, claiming campsites, often unleashing kids in … 1
Landers: Region a hotbed for rental fishing boats

April 25, 2013 in Outdoors, Sports on Page B1 The Spokane region is a hotbed for rental fishing boats, relatively speaking. Anglers heading out Saturday for the opening of Washington’s lowland lake trout fishing season can choose from two …
North Idaho Sportsman’s Expo to debut April 27-28

April 21, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C11 The North Idaho Sportsman’s Expo – catering to hunters, anglers, boaters and RVers – will debut Saturday and next Sunday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. The new event will include …
Out & About: Spring Derby coming at Lake PO

April 21, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C12 OUTFISH –The Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s 68th Spring Derby kicks off with a fundraiser Friday, 7 p.m., at the Sandpoint Elks Club. Fishing runs Saturday through May 5 with …
Spokane teen shuns cancer to reel in bass fishing title

April 21, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C12 The bald head and red “sunburn” on his neck were the only indications that Chase Heaton had been facing a more formidable foe than the lurking largemouth bass. On April …
Landers: River access should be natural part of project

April 18, 2013 in City, Outdoors, Sports on Page B1 The Spokane River shouldn’t have to speak up for itself. Like a hero who saves the day before 500,000 onlookers, the river ought to naturally have our attention and appreciation. 14