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Outdoors

What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.

Updated 5 days, 5 hours ago

Important dates for Outdoors man in June

From tags sales to general season openers, there’s a lot happening in Idaho during June that you should be aware...

Updated 5 days, 5 hours ago
Statewide trout stocking highlights for June 2023

Approximately 265,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout will be stocked throughout the state this June.

Updated 1 week, 5 days ago
Memorial Day Weekend: Reminder to recreate responsibly

Keeping Idaho’s outdoors pristine and being a good neighbor when you’re out enjoying it is something we can all take pride in.

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Canada Mining threatens ecological efforts in Kootenai Basin

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho has joined a group of First Nations and Tribes in calling on Canadian officials to address the impact of industrial mining on wat...

Updated 1 month, 1 week ago
Deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts closing April 30

Moose, sheep and goat drawing results will be online in early June

Updated 2 months, 1 week ago
Recreation season set to start

Albeni Falls Dam will kick off the 2023 recreation season on April 1 with the opening of Trestle Creek Recreation Area, U.S. Army Corps officials said Tuesday.

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Volunteers needed for trail projects in North Idaho

Idaho Trails Association is looking for volunteers to help maintain trails in North Idaho. The organization just released their 2023 volunteer project schedu...

Updated 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Stephenson claims third in Idaho Sled Dog Challenge

A Sandpoint sled dog racer finished third in the recent 300-mile Idaho Sled Dog Challenge, held in early February in McCall. Jed Stephenson finished with ...

Updated 4 months ago
Little: State to sue on grizzly delisting

Over 10 months ago, Idaho petitioned for delisting the “lower-48” grizzly bear because it does not qualify as a “species” under the Endangered Species Act

Updated 4 months ago
Free personal use firewood permits available

The Forest Service will once again issue free, personal use firewood permits for up to 12 cords of firewood per permit holder during the 2023 calendar year.

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
Fairchild Airmen rescue injured snowmobiler

Earlier this month, Fairchild Air Force Base crews successfully completed the 36th Rescue Squadron's 708th save near Schweitzer Mountain. The team is cred...

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
IDFG: Familiarity likely behind coyotes' behavior

Unusual coyote behavior in the greater Sandpoint area is likely tied to the animals becoming too comfortable around people, Idaho Fish & Game officials said....

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
Competitive shooting seasons are underway

The Kootenai Valley Rifle and Pistol Club and Junior Rifle Club’s indoor competitive shooting seasons are underway. The clubs compete in area matches and ...

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
Keep growing, breaking through homesteading blues

The trend of returning to the homestead and a simpler time is now romanticized, but what steps need to be taken to live this natural lifestyle? Local homeste...

Updated 4 months, 1 week ago
IDFG has a plan for big game emergencies

People aren’t the only ones who can find it a bit of a struggle when a heavy winter storm rolls through Idaho. Our state’s wildlife, specifically deer, elk a...