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Conservation Corner – Leave no Trace
Welcome to the INWC Conservation Corner, where to cover topics related to fish, wildlife, conservation, habitat and outdoor recreation. This month’s issue was submitted by board member Ken McNaughton and
Scholarship Opportunity
INLAND NORTHWEST WILDLIFE COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM BOB PANTHER EXCELLENCE AWARD The Bob Panther Excellence Scholarship Award worth $1,000.00 at an accredited institution in any state. It was Bob’s desire to
American’s Attitudes Toward Hunting
By Marie Neumiller Each month I have the opportunity to attend WDFW commission meetings and speak on behalf of the members of the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council as a part
WDFW Commission Spring Bear Decision
WDFW Commission – Spring Bear Permit Season 2022 What Is It? Since 1999 Washington State has offered a spring black bear hunting season. This spring season is used as a
Electric Assist Mountain Bike
Electric Assist Mountain Bikes Innovation drives new technology into every avenue of our lives and often the policies guiding usage fall far behind the speed of innovation. This is the
Volunteer Opportunity – Disabled Hunting Route Patrols
For the past several years the Disabled Access Committee (all of us) have spent a lot of time in the woods. Last year, despite COVID, we were still very busy
Volunteers Needed
Swanson Lakes wildfire recovery, volunteers will be helping to plant shrubs and plants to assist with the recovery in areas impacted by the wildfires. We will be meeting at 10
Disabled Hunting Access Program
March has arrived, which means that the application period for our disabled hunting access program on Inland Empire Paper Company (IEPC) lands has opened. Each year IEPC generously donates 25
Spring Bear Hunting Seasons
Spring Bear Hunting Seasons By: Marie Neumiller, INWC Executive Director *Quick disclaimer – I started hunting birds with my dad as a child, and then as an adult I began
Fire Updates
Fire Updates The 2020 fire season started with a vengeance, with over 330,000 acres of land burning in a single day. Public lands commissioner Hilary Franz called it a, “historic
Responsible Recreation
One of the silver-linings of COVID-19 is that many people are discovering/re-discovering all the amazing outdoor recreational opportunities that our area has to offer. Hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, bird watching,
Fish Quiz
How many Washington State fish can you name? Test your fish skills in our quiz, share your results to compete against your friends.
Tracks Quiz
We may not always have a chance to see wildlife in the woods, but they often leave tracks behind. Are you able to identify the tracks that you pass while
Wildlife Quiz
Are you an expert at identifying the wildlife of Washington State? Take our quiz to test your skill!
Providing Access and Opportunity for all Disabled Sportsmen
Ten years ago the INWC had a vision of providing better hunting opportunities for disabled hunters, specifically those in wheelchairs. A number of wheelchair platforms with ramps were built and
