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Pete Zimowsky has been covering the outdoors for the Idaho Statesman for about 34 years writing about skiing, kayaking, hiking, backpacking, hunting, camping and fishing. In that time he has worn out eight pairs of waders, 10 pairs of hiking shoes, three kayaks and five rigs traveling all across Idaho from desert canyons to alpine meadows.
Ask Zimo: Identifying cutthroats is not easy
Q: I was up at Goat Lake near Stanley last summer and caught some nice cutthroats. | GO...- Zimo: Safe bike commuting takes sharp skills
- Zimo: There's lots of camping along the Magruder Road corridor
- Ask Zimo: Speaking of flowers, stop and smell the syringa sometime
- Zimo: Fishing with your kids is where it's at on Father's Day
- Zimo: What makes a good family tent?
- Zimo: Everyone should climb Mount Borah at least once
- Zimo: Learn how to cook with a Dutch oven and you'll be a hit in camp
- Zimo: Everybody loses when the Oregon Trail center is closed
- Zimo: Explore the Oregon Trail
- Ask Zimo: Stay off Boise River during high water
- Zimo: Fighting poison ivy involves quick action and careful treatment
- Ask Zimo: Head to Camas Prairie to see blooms
- Ask Zimo: Beware of dogs guarding livestock
- Zimo: What's the scoop on mussel stickers now required for boaters?
- Ask Zimo: Be cautious using a canoe for fishing on C.J. Strike
- Ask Zimo: Camping at Redfish Lake? Be prepared for snow.
- Zimo: Relish the stars, the sounds and the solitude in the high desert
- Ask Zimo: There will be detours during Boise Greenbelt construction
- Ask Zimo: When do wilderness rules take effect in Owyhees?
- Zimo: Now's the time of year to introduce kids to ski and snowshoe trails
- Zimo: Who's responsible for removing roadkill?
- Zimo: The hunt for ammunition is getting tough all over
- Zimo: Own a gun? Unload it, lock it up and teach your kids about safety
- Zimo: Where does license plate money go?
- Ask Zimo: Best advice for early camping: Stay below 3,000 feet
- Ask Zimo: Don't expect boat ramps on the Boise anytime soon
- Zimo: You can introduce kids to nature hikes with a few helpful tips
- Zimo: Powerboats banned on certain parts of the Boise River
- Ask Zimo: Ditch the groundhog, we need Marmot Day
- Zimo: Are you a river runner? You're facing a new permit application process
- Zimo: Check out Hells Canyon for early backpacking
- Zimo: Travel rules make packing for adventures difficult these days
- Ask Zimo: Have your prized wool pants dry-cleaned
- Zimo: Surplus wool clothing: the ultimate winter wear
- Ask Zimo: Immature bald eagles don't have white heads
- Zimo: Bogus is more than a ski hill
- Ask Zimo: MK Nature Center welcomes busy beavers
- Zimo: Ode to the Owyhees. Boise's backyard wilderness deserves protection.
- Ask Zimo: See birds of prey areas - indoors and outdoors
- Zimo: Are you game for new tastes?
- ASK ZIMO: Traps should not be set within city limits
- Ask Zimo: Elk collar might look tight, but it's mostly hair
- Zimo: Give hunting dogs TLC in winter
- Zimo: Idaho wildlife management areas need some TLC
- Zimo: Help protect Hells Canyon bighorns
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