FISHING – Washington anglers have become so efficient at hooking halibut, state fish managers say they'll keep the same catch quota but add more restrictions this year to maintain a season and prevent overharvesting the prized fishery. This year’s quota for recreational halibut fisheries in…
CONSERVATION -- Hat's off to proponents of current North Idaho land and water conservation efforts that are trying to get traction. Check out these recent stories: Stimson Lumber seeks support for N. Idaho conservation plan The dispute over the Clagstone Meadows conservation easement Chesrown’s former...
PUBLIC LANDS – Nominations for citizen committees that advise the Bureau of Land Management on public land issues are being accepted by the Coeur d’Alene and Spokane districts through May 2. Five positions will be vacated this fall on the 15-member Resource Advisory Council...
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