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Western Wolves Swept Up In Culture Wars

Many animals kill for a living, but wolves compete with Homo sapiens in that they eat elk, deer, moose, and sometimes livestock. The debates about wolves are in part about biology, economics, and disagreements over the consequences of having wolves on the land. But the debate also reveals how much we are willing to share, and how we see our place in the world.

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a shimmering pool of water lined by angular rock slabs

Field Notes

Top Natural Hot Springs in the West

The rejuvenating benefits of hot springs are well documented, for both body and mid. File these six standout natural soaking pools away in your “must-visit” places. Be sure to plan ahead–they can be a popular destination and some require reservations.

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travis gillett in idaho silhouetted duck hunter stands in river at sunrise

Profiles

Knocking on Doors to Find Ducks in Idaho

In Idaho, some things are still done the old way. Hunting in this state is a rite of passage, an important part of conservation and land management in the region, and a valued tradition to pass on to younger generations. The best means of finding land to hunt are through public access points or by

river runs through dark black rock mountains canyon

Profiles

Experience the Wild: Fly Fishing in the Frank Church Wilderness

On November 21st, 2016, we launched the Filson Experience the Wild Contest. Participants were asked to choose one out of four expereinces for a chance to win the trip of a lifetime for themselves and a guest of their choice. Thousands of entries and twenty-one days later, we announced the winner of the Filson Expereince

animals grazing in bucolic pasture with large pine treeline in background

Profiles

In the Woods with a Purpose: Shed Hunting with Elias Carlson

Searching for the shed antlers of elk, deer and moose is another way to add to the enjoyment of exploring the wild. In this Filson Life photo essay, Elias Carlson reminisces about how he got hooked on shed hunting near Priest Lake, Idaho. Elias is a freelance graphic designer and photographer. Theresa is his wife,

Hunters and dog survey valley plain atop mesa outlook

Profiles

A Season Well Spent with Jillian Lukiwski

Jillian Lukiwski, also known as The Noisy Plume, is an independent metalsmith, freelance photographer and writer representing the indelible spirit of the interior West of Canada and the USA. She spends her winters in Idaho and in the summer, she moves North to the Methow Valley of Washington with her smokejumper husband. Jillian prefers strong

River cuts through snow in mountainous pine country

Profiles

‘Trout Don’t Live in Ugly Places’ with Scott and Ashlee O’Malley

Photos by Scott and Ashlee O’Malley of The O’Malleys. I once had a fishing guide tell me, “trout don’t live in ugly places.” Nowhere is that more true than Central Idaho’s Big Wood and Sawtooth Valleys. My dad and I have been fly-fishing these waters together for more than 15 years. It’s where I

Western Wolves Swept Up In Culture Wars

Top Natural Hot Springs in the West

Knocking on Doors to Find Ducks in Idaho

Experience the Wild: Fly Fishing in the Frank Church Wilderness

In the Woods with a Purpose: Shed Hunting with Elias Carlson

A Season Well Spent with Jillian Lukiwski

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‘Trout Don’t Live in Ugly Places’ with Scott and Ashlee O’Malley