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Washington opens public comment on cougar proposal

Washington officials are looking for public input on their proposal for new cougar hunting regulations.

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Alan Liere’s hunting and fishing report for May 2, 2024

Thu., May 2, 2024

Fly fishing

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Ammi Midstokke: A house of clocks

Thu., May 2, 2024

My grandmother liked clocks. In fact, I’d say she had a sort of fascination with timekeeping, as if it was responsible for her productivity or a marker of her success.

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Field Reports: Idaho angler lands new record Westslope cutthroat

Thu., May 2, 2024

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Grab and go

Thu., May 2, 2024

An osprey plucks a trout from Fernan Lake in this April 12 photo by Mark Stoeser.

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Washington opens public comment on cougar proposal

UPDATED: Wed., May 1, 2024

Washington officials are looking for public input on their proposal for new cougar hunting regulations.

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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission splits over cougar hunting rules

UPDATED: Wed., May 1, 2024

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission finds itself deeply divided over predator hunting rules for the second time in recent years.

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Michael Wright: Lake Lenore Caves a worthwhile stop

UPDATED: Sat., April 27, 2024

It wasn’t a long walk, but it was a rewarding one.

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The good pick: Challenging kids to appreciate nature, one flower at a time

UPDATED: Mon., April 29, 2024

The golden rule of wildflower etiquette is the three words kids don’t want to hear: “Look, don’t touch.”

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Crack in the Ground: Hike into one of Oregon’s unique geologic wonders

UPDATED: Mon., April 29, 2024

SALEM – The name is perfect, even while it dramatically undersells this geologic wonder in remote southeast Oregon.

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Federal agencies decide to restore grizzlies to North Cascades

UPDATED: Thu., April 25, 2024

Grizzly bears will be reintroduced to the North Cascades National Park, finalizing a long effort to bring the species back to the rugged mountains.

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E-bike tour guide pedals Yellowstone, Gardiner rides

Thu., April 25, 2024

BILLINGS – In the winter, Jay O’Connor used to feed 55 horses that in the summer provided horseback rides for fishing or hunting guests.

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Ammi Midstokke: The romance of building a house

Thu., April 25, 2024

When you are building a house with your spouse, your love languages naturally shift to something a bit more pragmatic.

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Taking a dip

Thu., April 25, 2024

An American coot swims at Saltese Flats Wetland and Trails on Saturday in this photo by Tami Sanborn.

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Alan Liere’s hunting and fishing report for April 25, 2024

UPDATED: Mon., April 29, 2024

Alan Liere's hunting and fishing report for April 25, 2024

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Count shows wolves increasing in Washington

UPDATED: Wed., April 24, 2024

The number of wolves are increasing in Washington, although the number of breeding pairs declined by one, according to information released this week by the state agency that tracks their numbers.

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Buffalo Commons authors look back at evolution of their Great Plains bison concept

Sun., April 21, 2024

BILLINGS – Almost 37 years ago, Frank and Deborah Popper’s collaborative academic article was published in a small magazine for planning professionals.

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Desert trout: Lake Lenore’s plentiful Lahontan cutthroats

UPDATED: Mon., April 29, 2024

Stand on the shore of Lake Lenore and watch the shallows long enough, and you’ll spot the shape of a trout, swimming like it has somewhere to be.

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Wolves kill, devour elk on Montana school’s football field

UPDATED: Fri., April 19, 2024

BILLINGS – A wolf-killed cow elk carcass was hauled off a Montana school’s football field on April 12, just one of the unusual incidents that comes with having Yellowstone National Park as a neighbor.

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Air time

Thu., April 18, 2024

A red-winged blackbird takes flight at the Saltese Wetlands on Monday in this photo by Terry Sanborn.

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Alan Liere’s hunting and fishing report for April 18, 2024

UPDATED: Mon., April 29, 2024

Fly fishing

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