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Outdoors blog archive for Feb. 14, 2011

MONDAY, FEB. 14, 2011

Another busy week for Spokane Region wildlife cops

WILDLIFE ENFORCEMENT – The usual suspects and activities kept Washington Fish and Wildlife officers plenty busy, according to the latest weekly report. But before getting to the criminal activity, its worth noting that the officers occasionally have to laugh at themselves. Several flocks of turkeys…

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Nuisance moose may get paint job from officers

WILDLIFE -- Washington Fish Wildlife officers have been armed witha new weapon to deal with nuisance moose. Six paint ball guns and accessories valued at more that $1,200 were given to the Spokane region thanks to a donation from the Northwest Sportsman’s Club in Spokane.…

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Prolific poacher gets five months in jail

WILDLIFE ABUSE -- The sentence: Just five months in jail for the man investigators say call the most prolific wildlife spree killer in Washington state history. Cody Stearns of Western Washington was caught in an interview by KIRO TV as he left the courthouse last…

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Mike Mumford, Colville National Forest law enforcement officer, talks with a group of ATV riders during his Memorial Day weekend patrol in Pend Oreille County. The riders were on a road that is closed to ATV traffic.  (Rich Landers)

Colville National Forest OHV plan stalled

PUBLIC LANDS –A plan to open more roads at the south end of the Colville National Forest to off-road vehicles is months behind its original schedule as forest staff tries to comply with environmental regulations. The plan, expected to be released for public comment last…

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Sky-high skiers to fly at Schweitzer

Outrageous Air Show from Bob Legasa on Vimeo. OUTDOOR SPECTATING -- Here are a few men with skills worth looking up to. What: Yoke’s Outrageous Air Show aerial ski-jumping exhibition, plus fireworks, music. FREE. Who: Olympic freestyle gold medalist Jean Marc Rozon; four-time world champion…

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Colville-area cattleman John Dawson is signing conservation easements for hundreds of acres of his ranch.

Conserving working ranches topic of fundraiser

CONSERVATION -- John Dawson, a Colville-area cattle rancher, will be featured at a Spokane event this week sponsored by several conservation groups to raise awareness of need to maintain working ranches for the benefit of wildlife. Read my December feature story about Dawson. The Dawson…

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