Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
BOPNW rehomes owls
Three Great Horned owls were recovered from Elk Mountain Farms after having trouble staying in their rickety nest.
Experience the Scotchmans’ winter wonders
To make sure everyone gets out and enjoys the outdoors, the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness offers plenty of free guided hikes this winter, so bust out t…
Big game can handle most Idaho winters, but IDFG is ready if emergencies arise
Fish and Game has plans in place if emergency feeding is needed
Raise the steaks: Five tips and styles for processing your deer and elk meat a new way
It’s hard to beat a perfectly cooked steak, but other methods of preparation can be just as satisfying.
Brink harvests turkey
Brink harvests turkey.
Willis takes second at logging games for U of I
Bonners Ferry high school alumni Eika Willis took second place overall at her second logging games competition for the University of Idaho on Nov. 10 and 11.
Fowler Creek grizzly habitat conservation project expanded
Key wildlife habitat and the rural, scenic character of Montana’s Yaak Valley will be protected for generations to come as The Vital Ground Foundation enlarged…
Woelfe boys share hunting photos
Boundary County youth, Gordon Woelfe, 12, shares his hunting photos with the Herald. Gordon successful harvest a deer and several turkeys.
Kiosks enhance winter access information
Idaho Department of Lands and Idaho Parks and Recreation recently teamed up to build and install kiosks in the region to post information on winter access on e…
Moose on the loose in region
Temperatures continue to drop in North Idaho, which means animals like moose and elk are coming further down the mountain in search of food and shelter.
Walleye aren't bad fish, just the wrong fish for Idaho
Fish and Game provides them in three reservoirs, but they keep showing up elsewhere.
Local youth gets first deer
Youth gets first deer.
Dogsmile Adventures helps others heal through sailing
Dogsmile Adventures will hold its annual celebration and "Race to Alaska" film premiere online Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at dogsmileadventures.com. Those interested…
Regional tribes call for U.S. and Canada governments address Kootenai Watershed pollution
The Ktunaxa Nation and the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho calls for the U.S. and Canada to meet with the Nation immediately to address watershed pollution in the Kootenai Watershed.
Youth does well on season's opening day
Tycen Koberstein, 11, is pictured with a 6x7 bull scoring 337 that he shot on opening day of rifle season in North Idaho with his dad Ryan Koberstein and Uncle…
Hunting photos welcome for submission
The Bonners Ferry Herald invites local hunters to share their trophy and hunting photos from the 2023 season.