Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Winter ecology program announced
Area residents are invited to share a winter day studying the interactions of area wildlife with their environment.
The birds and the seeds
Turn your backyard into a bird B&B with these helpful wintertime bird-feeding tips from the Idaho Department of Fish & Game.
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 a...
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 ...
Limited number of nonresident white-tailed deer tags to go on sale
Nonresident "regular" deer sold out for 2023, up to 1,500 nonresident white-tailed deer-only tags will go on sale at 10 a.m. MST on Jan. 12 online at Gooutdo...
FSPW opens guided winter hikes season
Winter in the Scotchman Peaks area means a return of snow — lots of snow. And the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is ready to take advantage of it.
Don't let a lack of gear stop you from waterfowl hunting
Waterfowl hunting has a reputation for being expensive, but hunters don’t need to shell out tons of money on a boat or a truckload of waterfowl gear to be su...
Youth gets first deer
Calling all hunters, share your trophy photos during hunting season and it just might end up in the next Outdoors page of the Daily Bee.
Forest Health Program registration deadline nearing
Animals, plants, insects, and diseases can sometimes impede reforestation, wildlife habitat, or other forest stewardship goals. Current Topics in Forest Health is an annual program that updates forest owners, for...
Pair claim fall derby honors
Dan Spinosa finishes the derby as the official winner of the adult rainbow division with a 27.80-pound, 36 3/4 fish. In the adult mackinaw division, Shane O'...
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....
Shotgunning workshop scheduled for Dec. 3
Area residents are invited to sign up now to learn the basics of shooting shotguns from NRA-certified instructors.
Mandatory Hunter Reports help IDFG track deer, elk herds
Deer, elk and pronghorn hunters are reminded their Mandatory Hunter Reports, are due within 10 days of their hunt ending. Hunters can download Idaho Fish and...
Nonresident deer, elk tags go on sale Dec. 1
Nonresident deer and elk tags for the upcoming 2023 hunting season go on sale starting at 10 a.m. MST on Dec. 1. Licenses and tags can be bought online at Go...
Thanksgiving Derby set to hit the water
Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club's annual Thanksgiving Derby kicks off Saturday, the club's Dave Gillespie said. The derby runs Nov. 19-23, takes a day-long b...