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  • Field reports: Fishing-hunting fees to increase Sept. 1

    August 21, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C9 LICENSING – Washington’s first general hunting-fishing license fee increase in a decade kicks in Sept. 1. Hunters can save by buying most licenses now. However, a few licenses fees will … 1

  • Field reports: Bike to Work events in Spokane, CdA

    April 24, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C9 CYCLING – Bike to Work Week, a May celebration of getting around on two wheels, is expanding to the larger umbrella of “Spokane Bikes” to help promote all things bicycling. …

  • Field reports

    December 5, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C11 WILDLIFE – Washington Fish and Wildlife officials say they’re struggling to keep up with poaching and fishing violations reports in Cowlitz County because the department has no game wardens stationed …

  • Field reports: Montana scrutinizes Alberton Gorge camping

    August 22, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C8 A group of Spokane river runners was surprised this week when a Clark Fork River ranger informed them that camping is prohibited at the mouth of Fish Creek, near a …

  • Field reports: Idaho collaborative is funding candidate

    August 8, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C11 FORESTS – A North Idaho proposal by conservationists, loggers and others aimed at restoring forests and streams in the Clearwater and Nez Perce national forests could get federal funding. The …

  • Field Reports: Youth get shot at Turnbull ducks

    July 11, 2010 in Outdoors on Page C9 A two-day youth waterfowl hunt is scheduled at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge this fall during the first season in which limited hunting will occur on the refuge since it was …

  • Field reports: Idaho steelhead hitting upstream

    February 28, 2010 in Sports, Outdoors on Page C11 FISHING – Steelhead with an urge to surge are making waves in Idaho’s Salmon River. At Riggins, two-angler drift boats have been averaging 10 fish a day, said Brenda Baugh …

  • Field reports

    June 7, 2009 in Sports, Outdoors on Page C10 OUTDOOR INDUSTRY – A U.S. rifle company announced it is closing shop this week and a major boating company is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

  • Fish Curtain Installed

    March 29, 1998 on Page G2 Lower Granite Dam The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is assembling a steel curtain that will stretch 1,100 feet upstream and reach as deep as 80 feet from the face …

  • Deer Habitat Secured

    March 29, 1998 on Page G2 Idaho big game A key part of one of southeastern Idaho’s most important mule deer winter ranges is now protected from development. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and the Idaho Fish and …

  • Watershed Reviewed

    March 8, 1998 in Outdoors on Page G2 Columbia Basin The Eastside and Upper Columbia River Basin draft environmental impact statements is nearing another milestone. The plan, one of the most massive watershed planning projects ever attempted in …

  • Ultimate Classrooms

    March 8, 1998 in Outdoors on Page G2 National parks Great field trips and camps for adults, teachers, kids and families are offered by educational foundations associated with many national parks. Don’t miss the essence of a national …

  • Flicks For The Wild

    March 8, 1998 in Outdoors on Page G2 Wildlife film festival The year’s best films involving wildlife will be showcased April 11-18 at the 21st International Wildlife Film Festival in Missoula. The winning films will be shown at …

  • Wildlife Tax Break

    February 15, 1998 in Outdoors on Page G2 (photo of a raccoon)

  • Anti-Hunters Kill Season

    February 15, 1998 on Page G2 Coyote control Federal wildlife managers have canceled a controversial coyote hunt on the Hart Mountain Antelope refuge in Eastern Oregon that was intended to increase the survival of pronghorn fawns. …

  • Climb Permit Proposed

    February 15, 1998 on Page G2 Mount Adams After years of discussion, the U.S. Forest Service is expected to decide in March whether to limit the number of climbers using the popular South Climb route on …

  • Avalanche Updates

    January 11, 1998 in Outdoors on Page G2 National forests Backcountry skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers are only a few clicks or a call away from getting insight into avalanche potential in North Idaho. The Idaho Panhandle National Forests …

  • Show For Fish

    December 28, 1997 in Outdoors on Page G2 Northwest Game Fish Show The annual Northwest Game Fish Show is the warmest way to immerse yourself in fishing this time of year. Scheduled for Jan. 9-11 at the Spokane …

  • Snow Peak Cabin

    December 28, 1997 in Outdoors on Page G2 Backcountry skiing Even though snow cover has been marginal, the Forest Service backcountry cabin on the Kettle Crest near Snow Peak has been booked with skiers every weekend. Beginning Jan. …

  • Outdoor Safety Class

    December 28, 1997 on Page G2 Backcountry travel The exposure death of a Lakeland High School student two years ago on Rathdrum Mountain prompted Spokane Mountaineer Chic Burge to do his part to prevent future deaths. …

  • Dogs Vs. Deer

    December 28, 1997 in Outdoors on Page G2 Winter wildlife Dogs allowed to run loose in rural areas can be a serious threat to deer. Wildlife officials from Washington and Idaho say even the gentlest family pet can …

  • New Elk Plan

    December 28, 1997 on Page G2 Wildlife management Ever heard of the Colockama elk herd? Not yet, but you may one of these days if the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife decides, for administrative purposes, …

  • Watching Bighorns

    December 28, 1997 in Outdoors on Page G2 Feeding of bighorns won’t be as visible at Sullivan Lake.

  • Trapshoot Not For Meek

    December 28, 1997 on Page G2 Shotgunners willing to face the wrath of winter for the challenge of blasting clay targets out of the sky can do what men and women have done for 80 years. …

  • Hope For Lookout

    December 21, 1997 on Page G2 Forest history Volunteers are trying to raise about $40,000 needed to save a historic fire lookout atop East Mountain in the Boise National Forest. The rugged redoubt near Cascade is …

  • Fish Lodge Dispute

    December 21, 1997 on Page G2 Henrys Fork A fishing lodge built on the banks of the Idaho’s Henry’s Fork River may be violating federal environmental laws designed to protect fragile, streamside land. The unfinished Anglers …

  • Tribe Cites Conflict

    December 21, 1997 on Page G2 Fishing derbies The proposed return of a fishing derby on Montana’s Flathead Lake may face problems winning approval of the Salish and Kootenai tribes. The Great Montana Mack Attack was …

  • Griz For Arizona

    December 21, 1997 on Page G2 Endangered species Amid the continuing controversy over a federal proposal to re-establish grizzly bears in central Idaho, an environmental group is urging that grizzlies be restored to wilderness along the …

  • See The Eagles

    December 21, 1997 on Page G2 Bald eagles have been gathering for several weeks to feast on spawning kokanee at Wolf Lodge Bay on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Agencies will have spotting scopes and exhibits along State …

  • Arizona Gets Wolves

    December 21, 1997 on Page G2 Endangered species Mexican gray wolves, which disappeared in Arizona earlier this century, will be reintroduced to the state in the next few months. The federal government that helped eradicate wolves …