I have to admit that I was surprised to see Idaho Senator Crapo join with a Democrat to introduce legitimate pro environment and wildlife legislation; the Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2007. I say ‘surprised’ because the latest batch of political legislation introduced by Idaho Republicans the last few years has been loaded with a …read more.

Today’s the day – finally a centralized effort of do-gooders composed of all types of those into the outdoors coming together to fight the good fight. It is time to protect Idaho wolves my friends. When: Tuesday, March 6Public Meeting from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Public Hearing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Where: Boise …read more.

Remember that cyanide leech mine proposed on the Boise River near Atlanta Idaho? Unfortunately, the mine is still a reality. However, today Boise Mayor Bieter announced his opposition to the gold mine. Announce your opposition – send an electronic message right now! That’s right, cyanide – Atlanta Gold, the name of the Canadian mining company, …read more.

“February 1, 2007 — ExxonMobil, the world’s largest private oil company, reported its 2006 profits today of $39.5 billion – breaking its own world record from 2005 of $36.1 billion as the most profits ever made by a company in a single year. ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson is poised to pump most of that money …read more.

MYTH: Wolves are “vicious killing machines” with no purpose.FACT: Like any top predator, wolves play an enormously important role in their ecosystems.[1] MYTH: Wolves are very dangerous and commonly attack people.FACT: Wolf attacks are among the rarest of all large mammal attacks on humans. In fact, a person in wolf country has a greater chance …read more.

The view from the top of Steens Mountain (Alvord Desert below) The BLM in Oregon is considering opening up Steens Mountain to Off Road Vehicles (ORVs). Steens Mountain, nestled in the corner of Southeast Oregon, towers above the Alvord Desert and Hot Springs. I love this area because of the severe lack of people and …read more.