Fight against the stereotype of male-dominated outdoor sports and inject some femininity into the worlds of hunting, fishing and outdoor survival by attending the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s three-day workshop for outdoor women. This coastal campout helps women develop outdoor skills through activities such as kayaking, outdoor cooking, trap shooting, outdoor photography, archery, fly fishing and more.

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Jim Mahanna made it to within two miles of his home. And yet, if it wasn’t for search and rescue crews, he most likely would have died out in the woods. Mahanna set out to hunt elk on Friday, armed with his hunting gear, flashlight, and cell phone. Most of us would have considered him prepared. But disorientation and steep terrain caused him to get lost and forced him to spend a night in Tillamook County’s wilderness.

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Contrary to recent trends, the sale of hunting licenses may have actually gone up last year, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The foundation reported a 3.5 percent rise in sales, the first major increase in nearly 20 years.

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Spring is around the corner, and with it comes a whole new round of hunting seasons, hiking opportunities, and fishing trips. This weekend, Northwest enthusiasts can gear up for the imminent sunshine at the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show & Sport Fishing Boat Show, which is happening now through Sunday at the Portland Expo Center.

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If you thought wolf hunting season was almost over, think again. In most parts of Idaho, the season has been extended through March 31, or until the statewide limit of 220 wolves is reached. As of Dec. 7, only 119 kills had been reported.

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