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Ski patrol candidates make steep commitments
February 12, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 Tom Torvik relished the treatment he received for injuries on the ski slopes this winter. “I had broken bones in all locations, abdominal bleeding, concussions – the list goes on … 4
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Northern pike forecast: few and far between
February 12, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 The hammer is about to come down on northern pike that have invaded the Pend Oreille River. Non-native pike will never be eradicated from the river’s Box Canyon Reservoir, Washington … 2
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Banks Lake nears normal water level
February 12, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 Things are looking up for anglers at Banks Lake, where the water level has gradually been pumped up close to normal range this winter after a dramatic maintenance drawdown that …
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Field reports: Changes in fishing regulations for 2012-14
February 12, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C11 FISHING – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved fishing regulations for the 2012-2014 fishing seasons during its meeting last weekend in Olympia. Changes the panel made include:
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Hunting and fishing
February 10, 2012 in Outdoors on Page B6 Fly fishing Fly fishing at Rocky Ford has been good. Anglers throwing olive-colored scuds on fluorocarbon leaders under an indicator have an excellent chance of catching several 20-inch rainbows in …
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Landers: It’s short-sighted to end fishery restrictions
February 9, 2012 in Sports, Outdoors on Page B1 Fish managers in Washington and Idaho are under pressure to liquidate gains that fishing restrictions have made in native trout fisheries: • Washington buckled on Saturday by easing redband-trout-protecting rules …
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Landers: It’s short-sighted to end fishery restrictions
February 8, 2012 in Sports Fish managers in Washington and Idaho are under pressure to liquidate gains that fishing restrictions have made in native trout fisheries:
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Handmade skis pass the test for Colville teen
February 5, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 Elise Loggers deserves an “A” simply for the idea she proposed to fulfill her required senior project at Colville High School. She could have stoked energy on an assignment destined … 2
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New gear stands out at Outdoor Retailer
February 5, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 More than 1,000 brands and 20,000 attendees: The twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show, held last week in Salt Lake City, offered a peek at the future of gear. The Gear …
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Ice-fishing event draws crowd
February 5, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C11 Last weekend’s free ice-fishing event at Hauser Lake, organized by Idaho Fish and Game, was a chilling success in luring people of all ages to try the sport. Although agency …
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Idaho continues debate on allowing guided hunting for waterfowl, turkeys
February 5, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 Idaho officials have wrestled for years with proposals that would allow guided hunting for waterfowl and turkeys. In 1988, the interested parties – including the Idaho Department of Fish and …
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Hunting and fishing
February 3, 2012 in Outdoors on Page B6 Fly fishing It’s not prime time for fly fishermen unless they’re chasing whitefish, but Rock Creek in Montana has been fishing fairly well. Nymph rigs including Copper Johns, Rubberlegs, worms …
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Landers: America’s Boating Course worth taking
February 2, 2012 in Sports, Outdoors on Page B1 Starting this year, residents 40 years old or younger must carry a Washington State Boater Education Card while operating a powerboat in state waters. It’s safe to say the requirement …
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Landers: America’s Boating Course worth taking
February 1, 2012 in Sports Starting this year, residents 40 years old or younger must carry a Washington State Boater Education Card while operating a powerboat in state waters.
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Guide idles rod for filmmaking
January 29, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C11 The transformation of Simon Perkins is as startling as a stonefly nymph’s metamorphosis to a salmonfly. While guiding fly fishers on Montana’s Smith, Blackfoot and Missouri rivers for seven years, …
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Out & About: Big evening funds SCI’s wildlife-related effort
January 29, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 OUTFUND – The Inland Empire Chapter of Safari Club will raise money for wildlife conservation at its annual fundraising banquet and auction on Feb. 11 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, …
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Washington bighorn sheep herds trapped to help others
January 29, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C11 Bighorn sheep herds in north central Washington are getting new bloodlines. Bighorns near Yakima are being trapped this winter and relocated to boost other herds.
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State has plans for your next elk hunt
January 29, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 The luxury of targeting “any elk” during general hunting seasons in portions of northeastern Washington would end under a proposed plan to boost numbers of elk in Okanogan, Ferry and …
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Hunting and fishing
January 27, 2012 in Outdoors on Page B6 Fly fishing The Grande Ronde was running at 2,000 cfs Wednesday night and Jon Allan at Silver Bow Fly Shop said there are steelhead “all over the place.” He recommends …
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7-month-old dog rescued by forestry trainees
January 26, 2012 in Outdoors, City on Page A1 Nothing prepares adventurers for the anxiety of looking for a lost dog, especially in the backcountry as the sun sinks below the horizon and the coyotes yip in the distance. … 6
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Increasing multi-season tags would bring in the bucks
January 22, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C11 OLYMPIA – Washington may boost significantly the number of multiple-season hunting permits issued annually for deer and elk. The state Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide in February whether to …
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Hunting and fishing
January 20, 2012 in Outdoors on Page B4 Steelhead The Clearwater River has been low and clear and fishing has been poor, but at Camp, Cabin and Home in Lewiston, Andy Alldredge said there were 8 inches of …
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Fishing tackle bill goes over like lead balloon
January 18, 2012 in Sports Sporting-goods retailers got a sinking feeling this week as the Washington Legislature turned attention to a bill that would ban the sale of fishing gear containing an ounce or less … 6
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Little Spokane River watershed conserved
January 15, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C11 A Stevens County landowner has signed conservation easements to protect 3,900 acres of forest land west of Horseshoe Lake. The latest of two easements assures 2,540 acres will remain a …
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Field reports: Study shows Mount Adams glaciers shrinking faster
January 15, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C11 CLIMATE CHANGE – Portland State University researchers say the 12 glaciers on 12,276-foot Mount Adams have shrunk by nearly half since 1904 and are receding faster than those of nearby … 1
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State parks’ pass is on ice for weekend, so you’re free to frolic
January 15, 2012 in City on Page B1 Washington State Parks began charging for access last year after millions of dollars in budget cuts, but access is free this weekend. “I think it’s perfect,” said Amanda Haan, who …
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Post Falls photographer seizes snowy owl irruption opportunity
January 15, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 Sandy Milliken proved that wildlife photographers are a hungrier version of the common birdwatcher by going the distance to make pictures of snowy owls. Failing to find the snowies reported … 2
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RV event kicks off show season
January 15, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C11 The boat, RV and sportsmen’s show season is under way, giving outdoor enthusiasts a chance to see the latest products from manufacturers and learn sporting techniques at seminars. Following is …
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Hungry wolf pack rearranges balance in Yellowstone Park
January 15, 2012 in Outdoors on Page C12 Typically content to stay in Yellowstone National Park’s remote Pelican Valley where they specialize in killing bison, Mollie’s wolf pack has migrated more than 20 miles to the Lamar Valley … 1
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Landers: Some hunters drawing bead on Wash. proposals
January 12, 2012 in Sports, Outdoors on Page B1 Two hunting- related rule proposals being considered by Washington Fish and Wildlife managers have sportsmen squawking like a flock of ravens swarming a carcass. As The Spokesman-Review reported last week, …
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