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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

• 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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  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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  State biologist dreads Hollywood portrayal of wolves

  January 27, 2012 in Outdoors, Idaho on Page A1 Wolves are coming to the big screen today in “The Grey,” a man-versus-beast thriller starring Liam Neeson. When their plane crashes in Alaska’s frozen wilderness, a bunch of oil-field roughnecks … 20

• 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 …

• State offers training on wolf kills

  January 10, 2012 in Outdoors, Idaho on Page A5 Washington state wildlife officials said they’re willing to train Stevens County sheriff’s deputies on how to identify livestock that has been killed by wolves. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife … 1

• Landers: Proposed changes will affect some Master Hunters

  January 5, 2012 in Sports, Outdoors on Page B1 The sweet deal some Master Hunters have for tagging elk outside of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge would go sour under changes proposed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. … 2

• State acquiring land near Grande Ronde

  December 11, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 The public and wildlife soon will be sharing a chunk of an elk-friendly ranch and Grande Ronde River access in southern Asotin County. The 2,200-acre parcel bordering the river was …

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  Family’s holiday feast includes birds bagged by father, son

  November 24, 2011 in Idaho on Page A19 Marc Divens gently nudged his drowsing son, 13-year-old Adam, as the eastern sky lightened. “The turkeys are awake,” he said. “Hear them?”

• Landers: Poachers toil overtime in attempt to cheat

  November 24, 2011 in Sports on Page B1 God help us if state budget cuts start whittling away at the already low number of Fish and Wildlife police patrolling Washington. The four or five agents who might be … 4

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  Mussel fight still tenacious

  November 6, 2011 in Idaho on Page B1 BOISE – Tens of thousands of boat inspections later, Idaho and Washington have come through another boating season without getting invasive quagga or zebra mussels established in either state’s waters …

• Field reports: Public meeting set on fishing proposal

  October 23, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C11 FISHING – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Department is taking comment on proposed changes to sportfishing rules. A public meeting has been set for agency staff to discuss proposals 6-8 …

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  Research aims to fine-tune vast CRP lands to boost pheasants

  October 2, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 Joey McCanna is working to make CRP more friendly to pheasants. In particular, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Department upland game bird specialist is seeking ways to make the vast … 3

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  Fishing for fakes

  September 3, 2011 in City on Page A1 SEATTLE – When a waiter at your favorite restaurant hands you the “fresh sheet” and you order dinner, do you know if you’re getting what you’re ordering? According to state … 2

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  Bowhunter gets cool reception in campaign to legalize lighted arrow nocks

  August 21, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 A Spokane sportsman says the state should consider his bright idea for reducing the number of deer and elk wasted by archery hunters. “Allowing lighted nocks is a no-brainer to … 6

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  Wash.’s new Discover Pass slow to be discovered by masses

  July 17, 2011 on Page C10 Despite statewide media reports for the past several months, people are still showing up at Washington state parks with no clue that a Discover Pass has been required for vehicles … 1

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  Washington will require vehicle pass for state parks, other lands

  June 26, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 Washington State Parks rangers and managers of other state lands are gearing up for the debut of the Discover Pass, which will be required for motor vehicle access to most … 3

• Recreationists may need more than one vehicle pass

  June 26, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 People who recreate outdoors in the Pacific Northwest must tune in more carefully to requirements for vehicle passes – not only on state lands, but also on private and federal … 1

• Discover Pass: Answers to frequently asked questions

  June 26, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 Where is Discover Pass valid? Starting in July, Washington’s Discover Pass offers access to nearly 7 million acres of state recreation lands, including about 100 developed state parks.

• With focus on adults, Free Fishing Weekend a success

  June 16, 2011 in Sports, Outdoors on Page B1 So you love the sport of fishing and you want to see it prosper and perpetuate. Where do you apply your efforts – with the parents or the kids? 1

• Three indicted on charges in endangered wolf deaths

  June 9, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page A5 A federal grand jury has indicted a Twisp, Wash., man for illegally killing two wolves near his property and trying to ship one of the pelts to Canada. After Tom …

• Mt. Spokane allowed to add runs

  May 20, 2011 in City, Idaho on Page A1 Mt. Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park will be allowed to expand into pristine terrain on the mountain’s northwest face. The Washington state Parks and Recreation Commission voted 4-0 Thursday to … 1

• Hunting, fishing license fees to increase

  May 15, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C9 Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a law on Thursday boosting Washington’s hunting and fishing license fees by an average of 16 percent, but not across the board. Youth fees go up …

• Landers: Fish and wildlife police bag multiple poachers

  May 12, 2011 in Sports, Outdoors on Page B1 Although sportsmen occasionally see them during the rare spot check of fishing or hunting licenses, Washington’s Fish and Wildlife Police do most of their work under our radar. The officers, …

• Discover Pass will be ticket to state land access

  May 1, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 The Discover Pass – expected to raise up to $64 million in two years for state parks and other lands – is a done deal in the Washington Legislature and …

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  Biologists ponder options for PDO River pike boom

  April 17, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C10 The northern pike explosion in the Pend Oreille River in the past seven years has spawned excitement for fishermen and a major headache for biologists. The Washington Department of Fish … 2

• Landers: Fishing report includes plenty of positives

  April 14, 2011 in Sports, Outdoors on Page B1 Some people just assume fish will be teeming in the rivers and lakes when they get the urge to pick up a fishing rod, just as they were last year …

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  Hunters, natural predators no match for real turkeys

  March 31, 2011 in Outdoors, Idaho on Page A1 It was a turkey showdown in Nils Rosdahl’s pasture Wednesday morning. Tail feathers unfurled, a male strutted toward a group of females. As he neared the hens, two other toms …

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  Out & About: Art Wolfe to share photos at Whitworth

  February 27, 2011 in Outdoors on Page C12 Art Wolfe to share photos at Whitworth OUTSEE – Wildlife photographer and Public TV “Travels to the Edge” host Art Wolfe will give a lecture and slide show Tuesday, 7 …

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