FISHING -- Nothing makes more sense in really dismal weather than looking forward by getting cozy with a fly-tying bench. Silver Bow Fly Shop in Spokane Valley, 924-9998, offers fly tying instruction for beginners on up. Here are two specialty classes coming up: Steelhead Fly…
WILDLIFE -- Do prosecutors see endangered species protections for wolves in Washington differently than the laws protecting grizzlies in Montana? It's too early to say, but... The Whitman County prosecutor's office reports today that no decision has been made on whether to prosecute the case...
PUBLIC LANDS -- Do you get the feeling this federal land-grab frenzy is all about local politicians courting voters -- while taxpayers pick up the tab? Utah's deadline for federal handover of lands comes and goes Last Wednesday was the deadline Utah set for the...
CONSERVATION -- The Inland Northwest Land Trust will present a program on area land conservation programs during the Spokane Falls Chapter of Trout Unlimited meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Longhorn BBQ, 2315 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley, in the upstairs meeting room. Socializing…
WINTERSPORTS -- Ice climbers and ice fishermen were in the zone last week as sustained cold temperatures put their playgrounds in prime condition. Today's sudden change in weather puts everybody on safety alert as ice conditions change under warming temperatures and rain. The Big Drip...
WINTERSPORTS --Support is on its way for getting into the growing winter sports of snowshoeing and skijoring. Following is a list of services and upcoming clinics geared to getting you out on the snow in the Spokane area. -- Mount Spokane rentals – Through the...
OUTDOOR LANDSCAPES -- It's nice to get the view of our local outdoor views from an out-of-area perspective. Montana outdoor photographer Jaimie Johnson traveled to Lake Coeur d'Alene to photograph bald eagles recently. As he drove into the area on Interstate 90, he was impressed…
NATURE – North Idaho College at Sandpoint is offering three, one-day, winter recreation classes January through March: Winter Ecology will be offered Saturday, Jan. 17; Animal Tracking and Sign Interpretation will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 7; Winter Birds of Prey will be offered Saturday, March…
WILDLIFE WATCHING -- For being light a fragile, birds are incredible at surviving cold that drives humans indoors. Birds are warm blooded, which means their bodies maintain a constant temperature, often around 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Since they can't just throw a log on the fire,…
WINTERSPORTS -- Novice skiers and snowboarders can find bargains on ski instruction during January, which is "Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month." Participating resorts in 34 states are offering discounts and incentives to motivate children and adults to take lessons from instructors certified by the…
WINTERSPORTS -- Snowshoers walked into 2015 by making first tracks in Mount Spokane State Park. Holly Weiler led a group of six Spokane Mountaineers on Wednesday to celebrate New Years Eve on the summit, where they watched Spokane fireworks. The group romped in the darkness...
WINTERSPORTS -- A long list of services and events is forming this winter to help more snowshoers get on the trail. Mount Spokane Rentals Through the winter season, new snowshoe and nordic ski rental service is available at Mount Spokane State Park nordic ski area...
SHOOTING -- Starting Sunday, for the 97th year, clay targets will be vaporized by shotgunners competing in The Spokesman-Review Trapshoot, an eight-week contest with open, women and youth divisions. The oldest shooting event of its kind in the country pits participants against flying clay targets…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
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