PUBLIC LANDS -- The 9thCircuit Court ruled 3-0 this morning in favor of Idaho and against a challenge some conservation groups have made to the state's roadless rule, which helps designate where motorized vehicle use can be allowed on public lands not otherwise protected. The…
HUNTING -- About 30 Montana farmers and rangers say they won't allow public hunting on their land in protest of the state's purchase of a ranch along the Milk River. Last month, the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission OK’d the purchase of 2,992 acres of…
HUNTING/FISHING -- Idaho Fish and Game put out the following notice of new rules affection hunters and anglers in 2012. Several new rules, including a mentored hunting program and changes to fishing rules, take effect January 1; all of them are subject of legislative review.…
WINTER SPORTS -- The Friends of Mount Spokane State Park have posted a detailed guide to five snowshoeing routes with easy access off the plowed park roads. Washington Sno-Park permits required.
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.