Idaho’s unofficial state bird
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Most people probably already know that the turkey is a uniquely North American bird — a fact primarily responsible for its central role in the …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Most people probably already know that the turkey is a uniquely North American bird — a fact primarily responsible for its central role in the …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller handed down a decision Oct. 27 approving the Idaho Club’s request for an encroachment permit for its 105-slip …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
While some choose to simply enjoy the natural amenities of North Idaho, some make it their mission to work for them.
One group putting forth …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Mary Franzel considers herself a friend to wild animals. As such, she makes it a goal to keep them wild.
She was in the middle …
By Reader Staff
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Idaho Fish and Game are encouraging hunters to take precautions when handling deer, elk or moose due to recent …
By Reader Staff
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has canceled telephone conference calls scheduled for Thursdays, April 1 and April 15. The April 1 call was to discuss pending …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
A handful of local conservation groups are joining forces to push back against a marina development planned for the Trestle Creek area of Hope, arguing …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
At the mouth of Lake Pend Oreille, where the Clark Fork River drains its clear water into a collection area carved out by a great …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Idaho Fish and Game is advising people throughout the Idaho Panhandle to take down and clean their bird feeders, after reports of sick and dying …
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