Sign up for hunter ed class

Registration is open for a Washington hunter education class starting later this month to be taught by Ron Landrus and Dallas Hohnsbehn of Clarkston.

Those interested in the course that runs Aug. 26 through Sept. 6 can pick up an information sheet at Schurman's Hardware store in downtown Clarkston. All classroom sessions will be at the First Church of God, 910 Sycamore St., in Clarkston. The first class is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug 26. Other classes will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 to 29 and Sept. 3 to 5. The Sept. 6 class will run from 5 to 8 p.m.

A field course with live fire of a .243-caliber rifle and 20-gauge shotgun will be held Sept. 7, with the time and place being announced during the classroom sessions.

Students must attend all of the classes to pass. Parents of students younger than 18 are required to attend the first class, and parents with students who are 11 or younger must attend all of the classes.

There is no charge for the class. Costs are covered by Schurman's and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. More information is available by contacting Landrus at (509) 758-3122 or Hohnsbehn at (509) 758-3122.

See the birds at Mann Lake

Members of the Canyon Birders will lead a bird- watching walk starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Mann Lake.

The shorebird migration is in full swing at the lake. Those interested can meet at the lake's boat ramp. Club members will have binoculars and spotting scopes to help people enjoy the viewing and identify birds there.

Traditional archery workshop planned

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will hold a traditional archery/bow hunting workshop from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at its Lewiston office.

"If you're thinking about making the switch to traditional gear, or simply curious, this workshop is a good place to start," said Clay Hayes, habitat biologist and traditional archery enthusiast.

The workshop will cover topics such as choosing a bow and arrows, aiming, practice, tuning and a discussion on the major differences between modern and traditional archery. Participants will get a chance to shoot using primitive equipment.

Those interested in reserving a spot in the workshop or to get more details on it can call the department at (208) 799-5010.

Steady flows expected below Hells Canyon Dam

OXBOW, Ore. - Flows below Hells Canyon Dam this weekend are likely to be equal to the three-day average of flows into Browlee Reservoir, or 8,000 to 8,5000 cubic feet per second, according to news release from Idaho Power Co.

Boaters in Hells Canyon can expect the flows to persist through much of the day but they could increase slightly to meet power demand, according to the news release. Flow patterns could change early next week as higher temperatures cause higher electrical demand.

River users can call (800) 422-3143 for the latest stream-flow conditions or visit the Idaho Power website at http://www.idahopower.com/OurEnvironment/WaterInformation/Hellsrivflw/default.cfm. Up-to-date information on the average Brownlee Reservoir inflow can be found at http://www.idahopower.com/OurEnvironment/WaterInformation/Reservoir/default.cfm.

Wolf-trapping classes are set

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will offer four, one-day wolf trapping education classes in the Clearwater region over the next several weeks.

People who wish to trap wolves in Idaho must first take a one-time certification class. The class covers wolf management, trapping techniques, regulations and ethics.

Registration is available through the department's website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov or by visiting the office.

The classes will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following locations and dates:

• Grangeville, next Friday, Nez Perce National Forest Office, 104 Airport Road.
• Lewiston, Aug. 17, Idaho Fish and Game Clearwater Regional Office, 3316 16th St.
• Grangeville, Aug. 27, Nez Perce National Forest Office, 104 Airport Road.
• Lewiston, Sept. 28, Idaho Fish and Game Clearwater Regional Office, 3316 16th St.

The cost is $8 per student. Pre-registration is required and can be accomplished online at http://fish andgame.idaho.gov or by calling the department's Lewiston office at (208) 799-5010.

Bridge project to close part of Pack Ridge Road

POWELL - A portion of Pack Ridge Road will close for a bridge installation project starting Wednesday.

The project and closure is expected to last through the middle of September. The road will be closed near the half-mile marker.

More information is available by calling Lynelle Knehans, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests civil engineer, at (208) 476-8260.

Culvert work to close stretch of Road 1172

Grangeville - A section of Road 1172 on the Red River District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest will be closed starting Wednesday to allow for the installation of a new culvert at milepost 2.1.

The closure will extend 100 yards on either side of the work area and remain in effect until the project is completed.

More information is available by contacting the Red River Ranger District at (208) 842-2245.