HIKING -- It's not too late to join organizations leading Inland Northwest group hikes this summer. Check them out: Conservation Northwest is focusing on roadless area on the Colville National Forest. CN requests a $10 donation and preregistration for participation in the guided hikes. Info:…
CONSERVATION -- The Backcountry Hunters & Anglers of Washington group is meeting in the Colville National Forest Friday through Sunday for its annual summer meeting and work party. This year's habitat projects will focus on Middle Fork of Calispell Creek, where the group plans to…
HUNTING– A waterfowl calling contest coming up in the Tri-Cities will give the open division winner an all-expense-paid trip to the hallowed quacking grounds of the World Duck Calling Championships in Stuttgart, Ark. The sanctioned Washington Duck Calling Championships are set for Aug. 6-7 at…
PUBLIC LANDS -- Colville National Forest plan revisions, including proposals for new wilderness areas, will be presented in the Spokane and Newport area next week. The Forest Service has scheduled a series of public meetings in July and August to share information about the Draft…
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