HUNTING -- A big crop of young Idahoans are reaching adulthood without having been introduced to hunting and fishing. That's a big concern for Idaho Fish and Game, and it should be of interest to sportsmen who know the needs -- and costs -- of…
WINTERSPORTS -- Avalanche deaths are on the rise as more people explore backcountry recreation and El Nino dumps snow in the West, the Associated Press reports. Data from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center shows the 11 deaths in January made that month the deadliest since...
NATIONAL FORESTS -- The St. Joe Ranger District is accepting applications for the lottery to select reservation rental dates for the popular Red Ives Cabin. Red Ives is among the small percentage of national forest rentals NOT on the national online reservation system. How to...
SKY WATCHING -- A full moon on a cold, clear, crisp night -- still working its magic, luring people out of warm places for a look, however brief. Last night was spectacular, says Priest Lake by area blogger Pecky Cox, who snapped this photo "while…
NAVIGATION -- The Eastern Washington Orienteering Club, which promotes the fun and recreation of finding your way with map and compass, will hold its first event of 2016 on Sunday, Feb. 28, at Manito Park (18th and Grand). Registration and start times any time between…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.
