Outdoors news

Steelhead releases could be cut back

Is the bounty of hatchery steelhead moving up the Snake River too much of a good thing? Fishermen certainly don't think so, and that's why resentment is simmering on the Washington and Idaho sides of the river regarding hints that fishery managers may reduce the number of steelhead released from hatcheries.

Idaho welcomes surge of sockeyes

ENDANGERED SPECIES– A record number of sockeye salmon returned from the Pacific Ocean to central Idaho this year, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game said.

Trolling trout, calling predators

 An in-depth clinic on trolling for rainbows and mackinaw at Lake Pend Oreille will be presented at the Post Falls Cabela's store on Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., by Tom Joyner of Hayden

Settling down

The Snake River's record run of steelhead has been parading upstream and delivering pleasure and profit from the mouth of the Columbia upstream 800 miles to the Salmon, Idaho, area— and beyond.

Backcountry skiers tackle Haute Route

Skiing through the wilderness of the Canadian Rockies and following the Haute Route through the Alps of Europe are both physically demanding and monumentally scenic.

Banff films soar with adventure

The full range of outdoor experiences – from delight to despair and rare wild creatures to the wild life of outdoor adventurers – is coming to Spokane next weekend with the Banff Mountain Film Festival's World Tour.

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Flurry of albinos show in Montana
OUTSTANDING – Two rare white sightings came from Montana this fall:

Lighten up: Pack built for speed

State produces another world bassing champ

October lethal for grizzlies

Nordic tune-up

Finders, keepers

Salmon, steelhead present hazard to dogs

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Specialized bike provides ride of his life

It takes a special kind to enjoy call of the wild

Hatcheries on agenda for wildlife panel

Outdoors, fishing

Sparrows in my yard

Fall hunting camps call for Dutch oven cooking

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Poachers caught fishing near hatchery

Pheasant funds aim at habitat

Wolf plan meeting Tuesday in Spokane

Outdoors, kayaking, paddling

Rig for a record run

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Shrimp bait color, scent are recipe for success

Easy does it, steelheader says

Ferry County votes on trail

ORVers sue state for funding

Choice programs at REI

Rolling out a route

Wolf plan to get public hearings

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