PUBLIC LANDS -- One of the spokesmen for anti-government militants is dead in a confrontation with law enforcement at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon. Ammon and Ryan Bundy were arrested. At least five other occupiers were arrested after a shootout. The Oregonian...
WINTERSPORTS -- Reports have begun filtering in from the rash of avalanche accidents in the deadliest January in 20 year for snow goers. This report from Montana reinforces a deadly syndrome that's been identified over the years in snow-wise people putting their doubts aside and...
WINTERSPORTS – An annual event that encourages women to take an enjoyable step into winter is set for Feb. 7. The Women’s Souper Bowl XI – which includes cross-country skiing and snowshoeing activities, treats, prizes and lunch – is set for 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. based...
FISHING -- More than 30 ladies gathered at Silver Bow Fly Shop Monday night for a Women's Night of short programs and networking organized by Spokane Women on the Fly. "Ladies night was super good!," said shop owner Sean Visintainer. "Some new faces too. There…
FISHING -- Sturgeon are threatened in the lower Columbia River and catch-and-release fishing seasons aren't helping matters, fish scientists say. The state is working to give the ancient fish a break. Here's the story from Al Thomas, outdoor writer for The Columbian in Vancouver: The…
HUNTING -- Idaho will move to explicitly ban the use of drones to locate, track or flush out game under a change recommended by state Fish & Game officials, according to news reports from the Statehouse in Boise. The popular devices meet definitions for aircraft...
ADVENTURE -- A British adventurer attempting to become the first person to cross the Antarctic alone and unsupported has been reported dead after collapsing from exhaustion. After 71 days and more than 910 miles, he was within 30 miles of his goal. Former army officer...
FISHING -- Don't laugh. This spoon may not put a Dardevle to shame, but I'll bet it will catch a fish. Also doubles as a utensil for eating the resulting fish chowder. (Removal of hooks suggested, or at least pinch down the barbs.) Thanks to...
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
