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Outdoors blog archive for Sept. 2016

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, 2016

Long Lake Dam on the Spokane River west of Spokane creates Lake Spokane.
 (Avista)

Lake Spokane drawdown begins this weekend

RESERVOIRS -- A drawdown of Lake Spokane will begin on Saturday, Oct. 1, in connection with construction for upgrading the spillway on Long Lake Dam to reduce dissolved oxygen that can harm downstream fish. The Spokane River reservoir will be gradually lowered about 3 feet,…

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 29, 2016






WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28, 2016



A whitetail doe exhibits large tumor-like growths known as fibromas on her skin. The skin disease is not uncommon among deer in the Inland Northwest. It is not known to affect their meat for human consumption, Idaho Fish and Game biologists say. (Rich Landers)

Eek! Why does that deer have warts?

WILDLIFE -- Skin "warts" on deer are alarming to see, but they don't affect the table quality of the meat, experts say. "Idaho Fish and Game receives calls each year about deer with abnormal skin growths," said Kara Campbell, department regional wildlife biologist. Most of...

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 27, 2016




MONDAY, SEPT. 26, 2016

A prescribed burn helps rejuvenate forage and wildlife habitat on the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area in northcentral Washington. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

Good smoke: Prescribed fire season in full swing

WILDLIFE HABITAT -- Unlike August, when a smoke plume often signals a wildfire, September into November is the season for intentionally set prescribed burns. These low-intensity controlled fires on national forests, BLM areas and state wildlife lands stimulate growth of wildlife habitat and reduce forest...

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A black bear broke out a window and ravaged the insides of a Subaru near Seeley Lake, MT, for a few food items left inside. (Rich Landers)

Living with bears is slow learning process

WILDLIFE -- Most savvy campers have heard about the Yosemite black bears that had become adept at opening windows and even trunks like pop-top lids to get to food left inside parked vehicles. Montana bears are becoming similarly sophisticated burglars. At a camping resort near…

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Wanapum Heritage Center.

Wanapum heritage to be displayed in special event

HERITAGE -- Special Archaeology Days events for kids and adults are being organized Oct. 5-6 at the new Wanapum Heritage Center near Priest Rapids Dam at 29082 Highway 243, Mattawa, Wash. Displays and activities include hide processing, tule mat weaving, traditional hemp-string formation, beadwork, weaving,…

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 23, 2016

THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, 2016

Long Lake Dam on the Spokane River west of Spokane creates Lake Spokane.
 (Avista)

Lake Spokane drawdown begins Oct. 1

RESERVOIRS -- A drawdown of Lake Spokane will begin on Oct. 1 in connection with construction for upgrading the spillway on Long Lake Dam to reduce dissolved oxygen that can harm downstream fish. The Spokane River reservoir will be gradually lowered about three feet, likely…

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