WILDLIFE -- A female grizzly bear suspected of killing a hiker on Friday has been captured in a trap today, Yellowstone National Park officials report. The cub suspected of being with her was not caught. If DNA testing determine the grizzly is responsible for...
FISHING -- Most Rivers and streams in Olympic National Park were closed to recreational fishing toda as a result of a historic drought. Not only are water levels low, but the water temperature is higher this summer, the National Park Service said. Fishermen have been...
HUNTING -- With a record number of ducks counted on the northern breeding grounds, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved migratory waterfowl hunting seasons last weekend. Under the waterfowl hunting package, most hunting opportunities approved by the commission will be similar to last year....
HUNTING -- Starting today, youth hunters can buy a pass that allows them to hunt before they complete the state's hunter education standard that's been in effect for half a century. Montana's Fish & Wildlife Commission approved a new rule last week that clears the…
PUBLIC LANDS -- A proposed Travel Management Environmental Assessment that designates motorized travel routes for the St. Joe Ranger District has been updated and is available for public review and comment. The Draft EA has been developed based on requirements of the 2005 Travel Management…
FISHING -- A free two-hour salmon fishing seminar focused on fall chinook in the Hanford Reach of the Columbia is set for Aug. 22, starting at noon, at Sportsman’s Warehouse, 6720 N. Division St. in Spokane. Troy Black of Blacky’s Guide Service based in Hayden,…
HUNTING -- Sale of 142 controlled hunt tags for hunts that begin in mid-August will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Mountain Time, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Idaho Fish and Game offices, license vendors and online at fishandgame.idaho.gov. Tags are for…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
