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Into the Outdoors blog: Grand opening of Sun Valley's new gondola set Nov. 21

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:30:04 MST

Wolf season closes in McCall-Weiser zone

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:31:59 MST

The wolf season closed today in the McCall-Weiser zone in west

Roger Phillips: The hunt is over, but the season continues

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

I filled out my hunter report card this week, and it was weird because I only hunted three days for deer and elk.

Natural Wonder: Fox squirrel

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Fox squirrels seem to fall under the "love them or hate them" category, but we can�t resist another squirrel photo. Fox squirrels are not native to Idaho, but they are undeniably cute and entertaining.

DON'T have a killer time on the water in the winter

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

When it comes to boating, hard-core Idahoans never put their boats away. They're out on rivers steelhead fishing and waterfowl hunting all fall and winter.

Boise High grad shooting for the Olympics � literally

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Sara Studebaker is aiming for a spot on the U.S. biathlon team and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver as she heads for Europe next month.

Out and About � nature outings and hunting

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

There will be two free outings this month.

Makin' tracks: Idaho Power recently stocked C.J. Strike

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Idaho Power recently released 31,250 rainbow trout that average 10 inches into C.J. Strike Reservoir and an additional 31,500 into the Upper Salmon Falls and Lower Salmon Falls and Bliss reservoirs.

Gear tip: Better safe than sorry, try Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Campfires, stoves, grills and lanterns can create fire hazards, and the Tundra Fire Extinguishing Spray is a convenient, inexpensive way to prevent accidents.

Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge needs help feeding wintering birds

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

From November through March, feeders are placed around a blind near the Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge's visitors center, which attracts almost 70 different species of wintering birds.

Tackle & Tactics: Ice Cream Cone

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Hook: Size 16 to 22 scud hook.

Where to go fishing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

BIG LOST RIVER (TROUT)

Rest easy with the Self-Inflating Camp Bed 3.5

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

REST EASY As you get older, comfort means a lot more, especially when camping.

Sled dog tours might be coming to E. Idaho

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

One permit will be awarded to the applicant who is best qualified to operate and maintain dog sled touring in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.

Tackle & Tactics: Hoh Boh Spey

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:54:45 MST

Hook: Size 2 Octopus hook trailed behind the shanks of a salmon/steelhead hook looped with stiff mono or Dacron backing.

Sharp tool � try the Shark Tooth

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:54:43 MST

SHARP TOOL File the Shark Tooth by Loon Outdoors under one of those "why didn't I think of that" items.

Zimo: Range offers safe place to shoot

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:31:56 MST

It's pretty tough to find a place to go target shooting in the Boise area.

Natural Wonder: Crayfish

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

CRAYFISH ARE SPOOKY-LOOKING CREATURES , but they are important for the ecosystem. They are native to Idaho and can be found in rivers, reservoirs and streams. They eat dead and live things, such as small fish, tadpoles, snails and plants. In turn, they are eaten by fish, raccoons, mink, herons and other water birds. This photo was taken at the aquarium at the MK Nature Center in Boise, which frequently has crayfish on display.

Natalie Bartley: Don't worry about leaving your dog behind while you vacation

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

A recent trip to Hells Canyon was a welcome relief from the guilt I sometimes feel when I am in the wilds enjoying myself without my four-legged friend.

Hot fishing on a cold day on the Boise River

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Steelhead can't make it over the dams in Hells Canyon to get to the Boise River, but Thursday 300 of them got a tanker truck ride to Boise. The news traveled quickly.

5 rules for this year's ski swap

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

There's snow on the mountain, and it's time to start thinking about outfitting your kids with skiing and boarding gear.

Idaho Fish and Game stock steelhead in Boise River

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:42:33 MDT

Steelhead are in the Boise River. Idaho Fish and Game started stocking about 300 fish in the river around 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Steelhead in the Boise River Steelhead fishing experts reveal their secrets Get tips, the latest report and more on our fishing page

Steelhead fishing experts reveal their secrets

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

More steelhead have crossed Lower Granite Dam this year than any year since counting started in 1975, which means Idaho rivers are