Outdoors
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Libby officials review CWD management plan
As efforts to merge local and state responses to chronic wasting disease continue, Libby officials have received...
Ross Creek Cedars renovation project may get green light
U.S. Forest Service officials have received word from Washington, D.C., that a proposed renovation of Ross Creek Cedars is on the shortlist for approval.
Black Ram Project under fire again
After receiving a federal opinion on wildlife impacts, U.S. Forest Service officials reopened a controversial timber harvesting project for public comment.
Officials brief residents on growing Callahan Fire
As the Callahan Fire swelled to 1,200 acres, U.S. Forest Service and local government officials briefed residents on their efforts to battle the blaze during...
Hunters reminded to watch for CWD
As hunters brace for a 2020 field season in the middle of a COVID-19 pandemic, they've still got to deal with a more persistent wildlife disease problem: chronic wasting disease.
Judge rules against attempt to dismiss PNT lawsuit
A U.S. District Court judge has ruled against an attempt made by U.S. Forest Service officials to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that the agency has mismanaged the Pacific Northwest Trail.
Chemical spill at Dickey Lake under investigation
An investigation into a chemical spill that occurred at a Dickey Lake campground last week is currently underway, according to Kootenai National Forest officials.
Local elected officials see new upsides in massive land sale
The massive land deal that saw hundreds of thousands of acres of timberland change hands earlier this year may prove advantageous for Lincoln County.
Kootenai Forest set to receive new federal funding
U.S. Forest Service officials in the Lincoln County area are planning how best to use an infusion of federal funds from a newly enacted conservation law.
Governor’s council updates grizzly report
The Governor’s Grizzly Bear Advisory Council has updated its draft recommendations for addressing grizzly bear management and conservation statewide.
Competitors go medieval at the Kootenai Highland Gathering
In front of him lay a 56-pound kettlebell weight. Above him, a horizontal pole hung suspended 12 feet off the ground. His goal: to generate enough momentum b...
Shooting complex awarded FWP grant
Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials granted the Lincoln County Shooting Complex $6,300 for a dozen shooting benches and bays as part of a slew of improvement projects underway at the facility.
Hiker’s body recovered from Leigh Lake trail
Authorities recovered the body of an Idaho man who died while hiking near Leigh Lake on June 23.
Despite rainy June, dry summer could still dictate fire season
It was a wet June, but forecasts still predict a hot and dry summer in Northwest Montana.
Aaron Peterson named executive director of Yaak Valley Forest Council
Aaron Peterson will take over as the next executive director of the Yaak Valley Forest Council, the group announced in a June 16 press release.