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Trout Unlimited to host St. Patrick's Day event

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MDT

The "Luck O' the Trout" is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Owyhee Plaza Ballroom, 1109 W. Main St. in Boise. Admission is $10 per person.

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MDT

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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MDT

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Bartley: Take a walk on the wild(life) side

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MDT

Wildlife watching is an inexpensive year-round activity that connects us to nature.

Natural wonder: Ringing in spring

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MDT

RINGING IN SPRING Yellow bells are out. They are one of the earliest wildflowers to appear at low elevations from the Foothills to Hells Canyon and all the way to Clearwater Country. The bright yellow flowers are easy to spot along local trails. Another small white wildflower that is appearing now is the woodlandstar.

Zimo: Conservation licenses are a good idead for funding state wildlife lands

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:00:00 MDT

Conservation license is a good idea for funding state wildlife lands.

Idaho spring break trips you can make in a day

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

The Treasure Valley has lots of opportunities for day trips where you can have fun and learn about the outdoors.

Zimo: To avoid rattlers in the backcountry, think like a snake

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

Watch for rattlesnakes during certain times of the day.

Roger Phillips' Fish Rap: Get your trout season started now

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

For some of us, there is no off-season for trout fishing. Other people - no slight intended - are fairweather anglers who don't want ice in their rod eyes and numb feet from wading in frigid rivers. They want the sun on their shoulders and a river filled with eager trout. Fair enough. It's hard to argue with that logic. After all, fishing is supposed to be a "leisure" activity. Some of us just like to turn it into a voluntary beatdown, in the words of one of my favorite fishing writers, Jason Koertge.

Kuna gets a new fishing hole

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

Idaho Fish and Game staff will have the "Take Me Fishing" trailer - with fishing rods and tackle available for use - at the grand opening. Anglers of all ages are invited to try their luck during the free event.

Fall hunts for Idaho will be set next week

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

Big game hunters will have their final opportunity to comment on proposed fall hunts before the Idaho Fish and Game Commission sets seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and mountain lion hunts.

Makin' tracks: Learn how to prepare for Idaho's outdoor adventures

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

Learn how to prepare for outdoor adventures at "Hike Smart! Lost & Found," a free family program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Road, Boise.

Out and About: Campgrounds along Salmon River open early

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

The Sawtooth National Recreation Area opened four campgrounds in the Stanley area for the steelhead fishing season.

Roger Phillips: Barring harvest of wild steelhead in Washington and Oregon a no-brainer

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

California is now closed to harvesting wild steelhead.

Idaho Senate wants brakes on 'fixies,' all bikes

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:45:02 MST

Senators voted 20-14 to require bikes be outfitted with at least one brake.

Idaho considers letting ATVs ride Bruneau Sand Dunes to raise money for parks

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:10:16 MST

Sand-boarding concessionaires and ATV riding at southern Idaho's Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park are among cash-boosting ideas being discussed to help the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation achieve more self-sufficiency, its director said Monday after budget writers set her austere $30.4 million 2011 budget.

Into the Outdoors blog: Wildflowers are out

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:58:49 MST

Bartley: Extend your Nordic skiing and snowshoe season at McCall-area trails

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

The amount of accessible, varied terrain and in the McCall area never ceases to amaze me. It's not too late to take advantage of it. Trails will be open and groomed for the next few weeks as long as the snow holds up.

Natural Wonder: Ice, Ice, baby

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

Mist and cold air make some cool ice sculptures. I frequently spot these along rivers and streams during winter. When swift water, rapids or anything else that kicks up a little water, it freezes on tree branches or whatever else is above the water. These natural ice sculptures constantly evolve with the weather and when it stays shady and cold, can grow quite large. In addition to being cool to look at, they are fun to photograph. You can turn your shutter speed down until the water blurs and make some really interesting abstract photos.

House OKs hiked fees for invasive species stickers

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:46:30 MST

Idaho recreation enthusiasts and out-of-state visitors could soon pay higher fees to use their rafts, kayaks and other non-motorized boats on state lakes and streams.

Firearms freedom bill clears House panel

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:45:50 MST

An Idaho lawmaker's effort to limit the federal government's regulation of guns is picking up steam.

Banks to Lowman Highway - an Idaho safari

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST

Driving the Banks to Lowman Highway this time of year is more than a scenic drive - it's like a central Idaho safari.

Forum: Should hunters' names be removed from public record when they buy hunting, trapping permits?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:47:26 MST