Browns Lake camp set to reopen

Browns Lake in Pend Oreille County is getting a new boat ramp this month, but the work should be done sooner than reported.

The campground and main boat access could reopen by Saturday, said Newport Ranger District staffers. Once the work is done, the campground will remain open until the fishing season closes on Oct. 31.

Meantime, there’s room for several cars to park and launch carry-on boats at the far end of the lake near the watchable wildlife area. Fishing has been good.

Info: (509) 447-7300.

Rich Landers

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Idaho mulls buying Redbird Canyon

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission plans to discuss buying an addition to the Craig Mountain Wildlife Area when it meets Wednesday in Boise.

The commissioners will consider financing for expanding the 78,000-acre wildlife area by more than 2,000 acres in Redbird Canyon south of Lewiston.

Info: (208) 334-5159

Rich Landers

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Dam repairs at McArthur WMA

Dam repairs began recently at North Idaho’s McArthur Lake Wildlife Management Area after a drawdown started Aug. 25.

The lake and area south of Naples is popular with locals, who fish for perch near the dam and hunt waterfowl and big game.

Rich Landers