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February 21, 2012 on Page A1 The best are most likely to die. That applies to many recreational sports, but after Sunday’s tragedies in the North Cascades it’s worth examining why exceptional skiers, snowboarders, climbers and … 45
February 21, 2012 on Page A1 SEATTLE – When the snow broke loose, a group of expert skiers who watched in horror as a large avalanche swept their friends down a steep slope in Washington state …
February 20, 2012 Well-equipped and familiar with the terrain, about a dozen expert skiers were making their way through a foot-and-a half of fresh snow when an avalanche hit them in an out-of-bounds … 7
February 20, 2012 on Page A1 STEVENS PASS, Wash. – Avalanches just minutes apart killed four people at two resorts Sunday — one burying three skiers at Stevens Pass ski resort in the Cascade Mountains and … 1
February 19, 2012 on Page C12 I’m no Luddite, but I have an appreciation for the outdoor technology of yesteryear. When deer or elk hunting, I opt for wool clothing over modern synthetics. It’s warm, even …
February 19, 2012 on Page C12 Modern snowshoes with light aluminum frames and easy-entry bindings with crampons for traction are a pleasure to use with virtually no maintenance. Here are some factors to consider when buying …
February 19, 2012 on Page C11 For the past couple of years, while backpacking in the wilderness and on international trips, I have relied on a device called the SteriPEN to purify water. The battery-power “pen” … 3
February 19, 2012 on Page C11 FISHING – The Lake Pend Oreille Fishery Recovery Task Force and Idaho Fish and Game Department will update the status of trout and kokanee in Lake Pend Oreille at the …
February 19, 2012 on Page C11 A two-day rifle marksmanship clinic will be held March 3-4 at the Fernan Rod & Gun Club. This will be the first of six clinics to be held in the …
February 19, 2012 on Page C12 Backpacking and fly-fishing schools conducted each year in Spokane have a common advantage: Both schools are organized by active clubs that continue to nurture their students long after they “graduate.” …
February 19, 2012 on Page C12 Washington’s Winter Recreation Advisory Committee has approved $300,000 to purchase a larger snowcat groomer to maintain the 30 kilometers of nordic trails at Mount Spokane State Park. George Momany, the …
February 17, 2012 on Page B6 Fly fishing Spokane Fly Fishers are again offering a fly-fishing school beginning March 8 and running through April 19. Classes are every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at St. Francis School, …
February 16, 2012 on Page B1 With less than three weeks before their presentation to the Fish and Wildlife Commission, Washington wildlife managers are still scrambling with late changes to proposals for 2012-2014 hunting regulations. Details … 1
February 12, 2012 on Page C12 Tom Torvik relished the treatment he received for injuries on the ski slopes this winter. “I had broken bones in all locations, abdominal bleeding, concussions – the list goes on … 4
February 12, 2012 on Page C12 The hammer is about to come down on northern pike that have invaded the Pend Oreille River. Non-native pike will never be eradicated from the river’s Box Canyon Reservoir, Washington … 2
February 12, 2012 on Page C12 Things are looking up for anglers at Banks Lake, where the water level has gradually been pumped up close to normal range this winter after a dramatic maintenance drawdown that …
February 12, 2012 on Page C11 FISHING – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved fishing regulations for the 2012-2014 fishing seasons during its meeting last weekend in Olympia. Changes the panel made include:
February 12, 2012 on Page C12 OUTDO – It’s time to look into summer dates in a national forest or park cabin, campsite or fire lookout. Most federal reservations are handled online or by phone through …
February 10, 2012 on Page B6 Fly fishing Fly fishing at Rocky Ford has been good. Anglers throwing olive-colored scuds on fluorocarbon leaders under an indicator have an excellent chance of catching several 20-inch rainbows in …
February 9, 2012 on Page B1 Fish managers in Washington and Idaho are under pressure to liquidate gains that fishing restrictions have made in native trout fisheries: • Washington buckled on Saturday by easing redband-trout-protecting rules …
February 8, 2012 on Page A5 Grizzly bears are tucked away in their winter dens for at least another six weeks. But grizzly specialist Kim Annis is already embarking on northwestern Montana’s rural talk circuit. Hired …
February 5, 2012 on Page C12 Elise Loggers deserves an “A” simply for the idea she proposed to fulfill her required senior project at Colville High School. She could have stoked energy on an assignment destined … 2
February 5, 2012 on Page C12 OUTSCAVENGE – The dearth of lowland snowfall this winter has made an impact on the Spokane sportsman’s club that volunteers to pick up road-killed big game. “It seems we are …
February 5, 2012 on Page B2 BILLINGS – Yellowstone National Park administrators plan to capture and ship to slaughter potentially hundreds of wild bison if they migrate into Montana this winter in a bid to reduce …
February 5, 2012 on Page C11 PARKS – Grays Harbor County commissioners have sent a letter to Sen. Patty Murray and Congressman Norm Dicks asking them to drop any Wild Olympics legislation that would restrict logging …
February 5, 2012 on Page C11 Last weekend’s free ice-fishing event at Hauser Lake, organized by Idaho Fish and Game, was a chilling success in luring people of all ages to try the sport. Although agency …
February 5, 2012 on Page C12 More than 1,000 brands and 20,000 attendees: The twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade show, held last week in Salt Lake City, offered a peek at the future of gear. The Gear …
February 5, 2012 on Page C12 Idaho officials have wrestled for years with proposals that would allow guided hunting for waterfowl and turkeys. In 1988, the interested parties – including the Idaho Department of Fish and …
February 3, 2012 on Page B6 Fly fishing It’s not prime time for fly fishermen unless they’re chasing whitefish, but Rock Creek in Montana has been fishing fairly well. Nymph rigs including Copper Johns, Rubberlegs, worms …
February 2, 2012 on Page A6 BILLINGS – Visitors to ZooMontana can get a better idea of how grizzly bears interact now that two male grizzlies are able to be in the bear exhibit at the …
February 2, 2012 on Page B1 Starting this year, residents 40 years old or younger must carry a Washington State Boater Education Card while operating a powerboat in state waters. It’s safe to say the requirement …
February 1, 2012 on Page A1 The first call came from snowmobilers near the old mining town of Murray, Idaho. Dusk had set in, and the caller was worried about a man who had gotten separated … 11
January 30, 2012 Tussock moths chewed their way across 68,000 acres of the Idaho Panhandle last summer, leaving behind red-topped trees. 6
January 29, 2012 on Page C12 Whether the focus is trout rising to tiny tricos in Montana or to huge cicadas in New Zealand, the global nature of the Fly Fishing Film Tour is luring anglers …
January 29, 2012 on Page C11 The transformation of Simon Perkins is as startling as a stonefly nymph’s metamorphosis to a salmonfly. While guiding fly fishers on Montana’s Smith, Blackfoot and Missouri rivers for seven years, …
January 29, 2012 on Page B2 WENATCHEE – Rob Mullins remembers the days when he could load up his snowmobile, ride for a few miles up any one of a dozen groomed snowmobile trails, park the …
January 29, 2012 on Page C11 WILDLIFE – The U.S. attorney’s office says Olympic National Park was not to blame for the death of a hiker who was gored by a mountain goat. The office in …
January 29, 2012 on Page C11 Bighorn sheep herds in north central Washington are getting new bloodlines. Bighorns near Yakima are being trapped this winter and relocated to boost other herds.
January 29, 2012 on Page C12 OUTFUND – The Inland Empire Chapter of Safari Club will raise money for wildlife conservation at its annual fundraising banquet and auction on Feb. 11 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel, …
January 29, 2012 on Page C12 The luxury of targeting “any elk” during general hunting seasons in portions of northeastern Washington would end under a proposed plan to boost numbers of elk in Okanogan, Ferry and …
January 27, 2012 on Page A1 Wolves are coming to the big screen today in “The Grey,” a man-versus-beast thriller starring Liam Neeson. When their plane crashes in Alaska’s frozen wilderness, a bunch of oil-field roughnecks … 20
January 27, 2012 on Page B6 Fly fishing The Grande Ronde was running at 2,000 cfs Wednesday night and Jon Allan at Silver Bow Fly Shop said there are steelhead “all over the place.” He recommends …
January 26, 2012 on Page A1 Nothing prepares adventurers for the anxiety of looking for a lost dog, especially in the backcountry as the sun sinks below the horizon and the coyotes yip in the distance. … 6
January 22, 2012 on Page C12 E very sportsman has hunted with a dog that runs wild, flubs retrieves or mixes up the word “sit” with “scram.” Indeed, most waterfowlers and bird hunters own dogs that … 5
January 22, 2012 on Page C12 Dan Hosford, a professional hunting-dog trainer for 40 years, shared the following tips and philosophies with Outdoors editor Rich Landers during a waterfowl hunt in North Idaho. • Think of …
January 22, 2012 on Page B2 MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK – The search continued for two overdue parties on Mount Rainier on Saturday morning. Search teams in Paradise Glacier, Alta Vista, Upper Stevens Canyon and Muir …
January 22, 2012 on Page B7 HELENA – The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission has voted to reject a plan to reintroduce bighorn sheep to historic range in the Lewis and Clark Caverns …
January 22, 2012 on Page C11 OLYMPIA – Washington may boost significantly the number of multiple-season hunting permits issued annually for deer and elk. The state Fish and Wildlife Commission will decide in February whether to …
January 22, 2012 on Page C11 PARKS – The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is launching a program that allows vehicle owners to voluntarily pay a $10 fee when they register their cars that gives …
January 22, 2012 on Page C12 OUTDO – Sign-up is under way for an annual event known for encouraging women to take an adventurous yet enjoyable step into winter. The seventh-annual Women’s Souper Bowl – which …
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