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Battle of the vises: Spokane flytiers face off in Iron Fly contest

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A table by the front door at the Radio Bar on Sunday afternoon was covered in an eclectic mess.

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Study: Multiple bacteria involved in elk hoof disease

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The magic of ice fishing | Alan Liere

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Nighttime rescue on ‘easy’ 14er highlights basic hiking mistakes that can turn deadly

She hiked the entire Appalachian Trail at 80, unaware she’d just made history
Lookout improvement: Forest Service making progress on popular Little Guard Lookout
From forest newbies to ‘certified trail dogs’: College students tell of their experiences maintaining wilderness routes in the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation

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Small Idaho ski areas pull the plug on season

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Idaho kills 3 wolves in Panhandle region

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Finding your ideal winter sport | Ammi Midstokke

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Public comment open on livestock compensation rules | Field Reports

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Alan Liere’s hunting and fishing report for Feb. 26, 2026

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Battle of the vises: Spokane flytiers face off in Iron Fly contest

UPDATED: Sun., March 1, 2026

A table by the front door at the Radio Bar on Sunday afternoon was covered in an eclectic mess.

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Study: Multiple bacteria involved in elk hoof disease

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 28, 2026

There’s more than one bacterial culprit for a disease that’s been eating away at elk hooves in the Pacific Northwest.

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Idaho kills 3 wolves in Panhandle region

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

Wildlife officials killed three wolves last weekend in North Idaho, a move they say significantly knocked back a wolfpack they believe has contributed to a decline in elk populations.

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Judge orders hydropower changes on Columbia, Snake to help salmon

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

A federal judge in Oregon has ordered changes to dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers to help salmon runs.

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Alan Liere’s hunting and fishing report for Feb. 26, 2026

Thu., Feb. 26, 2026

Fly-fishing

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Fading light | Outdoors reader photo gallery

Thu., Feb. 26, 2026

A great blue heron hangs out at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge on Feb. 12 in this photo by Jerry Rolwes.

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Finding your ideal winter sport | Ammi Midstokke

Thu., Feb. 26, 2026

Every time I say, “I would never,” I ought to just end the sentence right there. It is always and without fail a predecessor to me doing exactly the thing I hope to never ever do.

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Small Idaho ski areas pull the plug on season

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

Both Snowhaven and Bald Mountain in central Idaho have pulled the plug on their ski seasons.

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Post Falls man dies in Grand Canyon rafting accident

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 24, 2026

Aaron Benjamin always loved the water.

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Idaho culls mule deer trapped in domestic elk ranch

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

More than 80 wild mule deer that found their way inside a captive elk facility in southeastern Idaho have been killed over the past few months, according to an Idaho Department of Fish and Game news release.

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Personal journey: Legendary climber Chris Kopczynski talks climbing, friendship

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

Chris Kopczynski has been in front of a crowd hundreds of times.

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The allure of Lake Roosevelt’s rainbows | Michael Wright

Fri., Feb. 20, 2026

Many Eastern Washington anglers who avoid ice fishing have the same idea in January and February.

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Alan Liere’s hunting and fishing report for Feb. 19

Thu., Feb. 19, 2026

Fly fishing

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Bad hair day | Outdoors reader photo gallery

Thu., Feb. 19, 2026

A moose’s winter battle with ticks is evident in this Feb. 16 photo taken by Gary Miller in Four Lakes.

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The Marvel of Venice moves to Idaho | Ammi Midstokke

Thu., Feb. 19, 2026

According to the ski mountain reports, winter has finally arrived with a blessing of new snow. Meanwhile, I’m perusing seed catalogs and wondering, “Is it too soon to hope for spring?”

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Washington finalizes game management plan

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 19, 2026

Washington has a new management plan for species that are hunted and trapped throughout the state, and nobody’s entirely happy with it.

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Intake Dam bypass channel revives Lower Yellowstone River fishery

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 20, 2026

For roughly 700 miles the Yellowstone River gushes, gurgles and sighs from the mountain meadows of Yellowstone National Park before crossing Eastern Montana’s prairie grasslands and joining the Missouri River.

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Hunting tech rules to be vetted by Idaho Legislature

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

Idaho’s new restrictions on certain hunting technologies have one more hurdle to clear before they are adopted into code.

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‘Live boldly.’ Former Redfish Lake Lodge employee conquers adventure of a lifetime

Wed., Feb. 18, 2026

It’s difficult to quantify the bravery of 25-year-old Taryn Smith.

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WA Fish and Wildlife saga deepens with claims of collusion

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 15, 2026

Two members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission are pushing back on newly surfaced allegations that they shunned government transparency laws and appeared to have colluded with the leader of a wildlife advocacy group on policy matters.

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