PUBLIC LANDS -- After nearly three weeks of occupying federal facilities near Burns, Oregon, armed anti-government militants say they plan to open up the 300-square-mile Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for cattle this spring. First they plan to hold a rally for ranchers to bash the…
FISHERIES -- The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Friday and Saturday in Vancouver, with a lively exchange between Columbia River sport and commercial fishermen anticipated Saturday morning. See the meeting agenda. Here's a preview by Al Thomas outdoors writer for The Columbian: The…
WILDERNESS -- U.S. Forest Service officials are not amused with Idaho Fish and Game's "accidental' wolf collaring incident inside a wilderness area. You can be assured that the federal agency is getting heat from pro-wolf groups, Here's an update by Eric Barker, outdoors writer for...
PUBLIC LANDS -- America has had an earful for more than three weeks from the anti-government, anti-public lands militants taking over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. And the public has been responding with support for public lands. Today, the refuge staff has posted…
BEAR ATTACKS -- Investigations into fatal grizzly bear attacks around Yellowstone National Park suggest that hikers need to be better educated on avoiding and dealing with bear attacks. The killing of a Montana man by a Yellowstone National Park grizzly bear highlights the need for...
WINTERSPORTS -- The groomed cross-country skiing trails at 49 Degrees North will be going to the dogs on Saturday, Jan. 23. Dogs will be allowed at the Nordic Center and on the trails for skijoring all day long when accompanied by their human wearing a...
FLY FISHING – A casual event to acquaint women interested in fly fishing is set for 5 p.m. on Jan. 25 at Silver Bow Fly Shop, 13210 E. Indiana Ave. in Spokane Valley. Organized by Spokane Women on the Fly, the free event will include...
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
