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• Lake trout impact elk calves

  May 19, 2013 in Outdoors on Page C12 Fewer cutthroat trout in Yellowstone Lake could be part of the reason that elk herds migrating out of the park are declining. Two recently published studies conducted in Yellowstone National …

• Critter cams provide peek into the lives of bears

  May 7, 2013 in Nation/World, Outdoors ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Biologists at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are getting a peek into what city bears do all day. 5

• Landers: Spring has already sprung for wildlife

  February 28, 2013 in Outdoors, Sports on Page B1 The early hint of spring weathering into the region this week is a game-changer for outdoorsmen, but merely a confirmation of what’s already under way for wildlife. Skiers coming off …

• Landers: Spring has already sprung for wildlife

  February 27, 2013 in Sports The early hint of spring weathering into the region this week is a game-changer for outdoorsmen, but merely a confirmation of what’s already under way for wildlife. 3

• Moscow advances to state tournament

  February 22, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Dane Randall and Nick Ellison combined to score 26 points as the Moscow Bears recovered from a shaky third quarter to beat the visiting Lakeland Hawks 60-53 for the 5A …

• Central Valley boys make their free throws, hold of Gonzaga Prep

  February 10, 2013 in Sports on Page C8 In practice leading up to Saturday’s District 8 4A boys basketball title game at Central Valley, the Greater Spokane League champion – and top-seeded – Bears practiced their free throws. …

• Bears double up

  February 6, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Until last season, it had been a more than a dozen years since Central Valley High had won a Greater Spokane League boys’ basketball title. The Bears must have enjoyed … 1

• MNF: Lions at Bears

  October 22, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 The Bears (4-1) are trying to solidify their spot at the top of the NFC North, while the last-place Lions (2-3) are trying to jump back into the race. “With …

• Bears baffle Romo

  October 2, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 Those 30-something defenders for the Chicago Bears showed Tony Romo how much they can still play. Lance Briggs and Charles Tillman, two of the five defensive starters for Chicago in …

• Best bet on the Tube

  October 1, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 All those 30-something defenders for the Chicago Bears can still play. They get to quarterbacks and make plenty of tackles even if they may have lost a little speed through …

• Wolves alter field for hunts

  September 27, 2012 in Idaho, Outdoors on Page K9 While Idaho sportsmen will be hunting for wolves again this season, hunters in both Idaho and Washington will be hunting with wolves in the area. Either way, wolves have changed … 1

• County pays for survey of grizzlies

  July 3, 2012 in Idaho on Page A1 Grizzly bears have keen noses – far keener, in fact, than a bloodhound’s. The big bruins literally sniff their way through life, relying on their sense of smell to find … 6

• Grizzly sow and cub found dead in North Idaho

  May 22, 2012 in Idaho, News, Outdoors, Region SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A $10,000 reward is being offered for information about who shot a grizzly bear and her nursing cub in northern Idaho. 14

• Out & About: Group working to translate fishing rules into Russian

  May 13, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C10 OUTDO – A group of anglers is trying to get Spokane River anglers speaking the same language on fishing restrictions to protect struggling native redband trout. The group has worked … 7

• Photos incriminate hunter in bear baiting case

  April 29, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C10 A Pierce County man built a picture-perfect case – against himself and others – to help prosecutors file charges on more than 40 counts involving baiting and killing black bears …

• Nugent pleads guilty to hunting violation

  April 24, 2012 in Nation/World, Region ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Rocker and gun rights advocate Ted Nugent pleaded guilty today to transporting a black bear he illegally killed in Alaska, saying he was sorry for unwittingly violating … 24

• Expert details benefits of bear spray in trailer at Big Horn Show

    March 18, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C14 Hike in groups in bear country. Keep food and trash away from bears.

• Wildlife managers work to avoid grizzly encounters

  March 18, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C14 Rules for staying safe in bear country are easily posted on signs, websites and pamphlets. The hard part: getting folks to absorb information. 4

• Montana bears lured into trouble

  March 18, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C13 Bears kept Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks managers busy last year, partly because rural residents weren’t up to speed on living with the increased number of grizzlies in the region. …

• In grizzly country, caution is key

  February 8, 2012 in Idaho, Outdoors on Page A5 Grizzly bears are tucked away in their winter dens for at least another six weeks. But grizzly specialist Kim Annis is already embarking on northwestern Montana’s rural talk circuit. Hired …

• Grizzlies now at ZooMontana friendly wrestlers, not enemies

  February 2, 2012 in Outdoors, Region on Page A6 BILLINGS – Visitors to ZooMontana can get a better idea of how grizzly bears interact now that two male grizzlies are able to be in the bear exhibit at the …

• Forest road plan aims at bear safety

  November 29, 2011 in Idaho, Outdoors on Page A5 Keeping people away from grizzly bears is the goal of forest plan amendments for the Idaho Panhandle, Kootenai and Lolo national forests, which will restrict motor vehicle travel into prime …

• Banff films bring extreme outdoor pursuits to Spokane’s big screen

  November 13, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 Adventure, humor, awareness and awe, plus a good dose of pucker factor, are coming to Spokane next weekend in a road show of top outdoor adventure films. The cream of … 1

• Bears rally from behind to beat Eagles

  November 8, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 PHILADELPHIA – Jay Cutler threw a go-ahead 5-yard TD pass to Earl Bennett, Matt Forte ran for 133 yards and the Bears rallied to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 30-24 on …

• Bolster, Tonk looking for new normal

  October 23, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 A few weeks ago, she was just a wrangler who led dudes on trail rides near Glacier National Park. This week, Erin Bolster is trying to deal with a thousand …

• Heroes in grizzly chase featured on Letterman show

  October 12, 2011 in City, Outdoors on Page A1 Fans of heroes, horses, wranglers and grizzly bears got it all in one package Tuesday night on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Trail riding guide Erin Bolster and her … 4

• Complaints about bears drop in North Idaho

  October 9, 2011 in Idaho on Page B1 North Idaho’s black bears are better behaved this year – generating fewer complaints for raiding bird feeders, upsetting garbage cans or scrambling onto decks in search of dog food. Matt … 3

• Food storage rules set for Panhandle

  October 6, 2011 in City, Idaho, Outdoors on Page A5 The Forest Service is stepping up efforts to reduce conflicts between people and wildlife, especially bears. On Tuesday the Idaho Panhandle National Forests will enact rules dealing with human food … 2

• Hunter killed by gunshot wound, not by grizzly bear attack

  September 23, 2011 in News, Outdoors A hunter who died during a grizzly bear attack was died of a single gunshot wound to the chest, the Montana State Crime Lab medical examiner announced today. 43

• Gutsy wrangler, huge horse save boy from charging grizzly

  September 18, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C14 Grizzlies are high profile this year. A lingering winter and late berry crop kept bears in proximity to humans longer than normal, perhaps contributing to a stream of headlines about … 41

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