Tue., Nov. 16, 2010
HUNTING -- The ancient sport of falconry received a tip of the hat and a vote of confidence from the United Nations today.The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage -- pause here and inhale…
Tue., Nov. 16, 2010
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife believes poachers kill as many mule deer as legal hunters. That’s one reason the mule deer population in the state has dropped to 216,000 animals from historic peaks of more than 300,000. State biologists discovered…
Mon., Nov. 15, 2010
FISHING – Signs of exotic mussels have been found in a routine plankton sample taken in July from the northern end of Flathead Lake, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department officials announced this afternoon.Verification testing is still under way. Test results from independent labs in…
Mon., Nov. 15, 2010
HUNTING --This is the week many white-tailed deer hunters have been anticipating. It's the last week of the late season and we're nearing the peak of the rut, when even the biggest bucks lose some of their wariness to be around receptive does.If you're not…
Mon., Nov. 15, 2010
OUTDOOR TRAVEL -- Outdoorswoman and world traveler Jane Schelly of Spokane will present a program tonight on her lengthy visits to Turkey. The free program starts at 7 p.m. at Mountain Gear Corporate Headquarters, 6021 E Mansfield.Expect to hear about hiking options as well as…
