HUNTING -- Here's a cue for hikers to wear colorful clothing -- no black or brown. Idaho's spring black bear hunting season opened April 15 throughout the Idaho Panhandle Region. Season ending dates vary by unit. In units 2, 3 and 5 the season closes…
FISHING -- Join the group! Here's a list of Inland Northwest fishing-related clubs: Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club Inland Empire Bass Club Inland Empire Fly Fishing Club Inland Northwest Wildlife Council North Idaho Pike Association Kelly Creek Fly Casters North Idaho Fly Casters Panhandle Bass…
FISHING -- A mixed bag of weather couldn't keep anglers from reaping a fine harvest of trout Saturday and Sunday during the opening weekend of Washington's lowland lake fishing season. Check out these results from Washington Fish and Wildlife Department creel checks for a hint…
PUBLIC LANDS -- The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is holding a meeting Tuesday, April 29, at the Coeur d'Alene Resort to discuss objections filed against the Revised Forest Management Plan. For example: Objections regarding wilderness study areas were filed by Idaho State Parks, snowmobiling groups,…
BACKCOUNTRY -- This in-depth Wilderness First Responder course is offered by Selkirk Outdoor Leadership & Education (SOLE) based in Sandpoint. Are you prepared for the unexpected? 'Early Bird' pricing for the summer Longleaf Wilderness First Responder Course, June 4-12, is only $575 for those who…
WATERSPORTS – A chiller and a thriller will be shown at a double-feature program at 7 p.m. tonight, April 28, at Mountain Gear Corporate Office, 6021 E. Mansfield in Spokane Valley. Spokane Canoe and Kayak Club members will give a program about kayaking in Costa…
FISHING -- Fishing seasons are full-on. Time to set your priorities.
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
