Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes open
A map of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes that ran in the Sunday paper was inaccurate. Here's the corrected version. Read the story here.
Outdoors blog archive for Oct. 3, 2011
MONDAY, OCT. 3, 2011
Idaho steelheading still a marvel to behold
STEELHEAD FISHING -- A couple of tidbits to ponder: STEELHEAD FACTS Idaho's state record steelhead was 30 pounds, 2 ounces and was caught in the Clearwater River in 1973. Idaho is the only inland Western state with ocean-run salmon and steelhead.
It's write time for young authors with outdoor theme
It's time for high schoolers to begin thinking about fame, fortune and the great outdoors. The Spokesman-Review once again is joining the Outdoor Writers Association of America in sponsoring a contest for youth outdoor writing. The contest is open to high school students from the…
Cold water a major safety factor for waterfowlers
WATERFOWLING -- Water does not have to be near freezing to kill, it only has to be colder than a person to cause potentially fatal hypothermia. With the waterfowl seasons about to open, Idaho Fish and game officials are urging waterfowl hunters who hunt from…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.