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.
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. …
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 wi…
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 homestead…
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 and…
Don't wait to buy your 2023 hunting/fishing licenses
A lot of hunters and anglers see the cold, bitter months of January and February as the so-called “off-season.” It’s easy to see why — you step foot outside an…
KVRI Jan. 23 meeting
Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative, will have its first meeting of 2023 on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Boundary County Annex (former Armory).
Ross family shares hunting photos
The Ross family shared their hunting photos with the Herald.
The year of the grizzly
2022 saw an increase in grizzly bear and livestock interactions across the county.
ITA seeking new members to join mission
Nonprofit organization Idaho Trails Association is looking for new members to join in their mission of keeping Idaho’s hiking trails open for all.
Ice fishing is a fun way to extend your fishing season
Unless you’re a hockey player or margarita, ice can get a bad rap. It glazes your windshield, covers your driveways and makes the highways slicker than snot. B…
Don't let a lack of gear stop you from waterfowl hunting
Here's a back-to-basics approach to duck hunting that any hunter can use.
Youths share trophy photos
Young hunters shared their trophy photos of recently harvested fowl and big game.
Share your trophy photos
Calling all hunters, share your trophy photos during hunting season and it just might end up in the next edition of the Herald.
Bald eagle illegally shot in Bear Lake County
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal shooting of a bald eagle in the community of Bern in Bear Lake County.
81 years of looking down the scope
Hunting has no set expiration date — if you can shoulder a firearm, still see good enough to look down the sights and traverse a fair amount of open country, t…