Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Living among bears in North Idaho

Bears living in North Idaho eat a variety of foods. However, huckleberries are typically one of the most important sources of calories for bears preparing to spend five or more months in winter dens. When huckleberry production is low, bears seek alternatives that sometimes lead them into trouble.
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Farragut Shooting Range available to prepare for hunting seasons

The Farragut Shooting Range is located on a site that was formerly a military training range. It was constructed as part of the Farragut Naval Training Station established by the U.S. Navy in September 1942.
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Some big game hunting seasons have already opened

For many years, there have been big game hunting seasons opening on Aug. 30 in Idaho. In the last decade or so, some hunts have been moved up to as early as Aug. 1.
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Purchase controlled hunt tags by Saturday

Big game hunters who were successful in drawing controlled hunt tags for deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear have until 11 p.m. PDT, Saturday, Aug. 1 to buy their tags.
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Take hunter education now to avoid the rush

Hunter education is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1975, who wants to purchase an Idaho hunting license.
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Purchase controlled hunt tags by Aug. 1

The big game controlled hunt drawings for deer, elk, antelope and bear tags were completed June 22. Applicants can find out if they were lucky enough to draw a tag by checking the controlled hunt drawing results on the Idaho Department of Fish and Game website. It is the responsibility …
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Escape the heat at a mountain lake

Our visitors from Houston last week didn't think the 100-plus degree days in North Idaho were all that uncomfortable. Their contention is that 85 degrees with 90 percent humidity is worse.
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Osprey boat cruise planned for July 11

The osprey is a fish-eating hawk commonly seen in North Idaho. At least 100 pairs nest annually in the Lake Coeur d'Alene region including the lower reaches of the St. Joe and Coeur d'Alene Rivers.
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Women's outdoor skills clinic planned

The 22nd annual Panhandle Region "Women's Outdoor Skills" clinic is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. Additional optional activities will be available from 4-6 p.m.
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Idaho free fishing day is June 13

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is inviting novice anglers of all ages - residents and nonresidents alike - to celebrate free fishing day on June 13 by fishing any public waters in Idaho without a license.
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Waterfowl hunters: Know your (weight) limits

An often overlooked aspect of hunter safety occurs when hunters use a boat while waterfowl hunting.
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