HUNTING -- Idaho Fish and Game is seeking public comments on proposed changes to 2011 big-game hunting seasons in meetings throughout North Idaho this week. Details of proposed changes are available on the Fish and Game website at or from regional Fish and Game offices.…
STATE PARKS -- Rock climbers and people fascinated by caves will be among the first to feel the impact of the budget crisis facing Washington's State Parks. Two state parks in Eastern Washington – Crawford and Peshastin Pinnacles – will not open this season because…
HUNTING -- The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission heard public input on proposed 2011-12 hunting season rules during its meeting Friday and Saturday in Spokane. No action will be taken until the panel's April 8-9 meeting in Olympia. Proposals include: Restricting hunters to shooting only…
FISHING -- At least one busload and several carpools of anglers are heading to Helena on Tuesday to challenge proposed changes to Montana's stream access laws, according to the Missoulian. "I've got high school friends I haven't talked to in 10 years that want to…
PUBLIC LANDS -- If you enjoy the South Hill Bluff trails or the landscape, check this out. A High Drive Bluffs planning meeting is set for Tuesday. Any area neighbors or users of the trails are invited to join in developing a vision and action…
OUTDOOR IMAGES -- If you haven't seen this panorama photo technology, check it out. Click on the photo of an Utah's Double Arch and drag the cursor for seamless panning in any direction. Click here for other 360 Degree Spherical Panoramas In and around Utah.
HUNTING -- Washington hunters have two deadlines coming for special permit applications: Spring black bear hunting permit applications are due by midnight March 10. Multiple-season permit applications for deer and elk hunters are due March 31. Read on for details and Washington Department of Fish…
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT -- Wildlife managers, sportsmen and elected officials all bent the ear of the six panelists who attended the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting at the Spokane Convention Center on Friday and Saturday. The hottest topic was the four-point minimum whitetail buck rule…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
