The period for commenting on the draft land management plans for the Kootenai and  Idaho Panhandle National Forests came to a close on Monday. We would like to thank all the folks who sent in comments in support of the Scotchmans!
Compared to taking a hike, stalking wolverines, marching in July forth parades or wearing a [...]

Savage Mountain and its Basins – the Heart and Soul of the Scotchmans
Savage Mountain. The name alone evokes images of nature’s wild and rugged side, of real Wilderness! This stunning mountain and the wild basins surrounding it lie at the heart of the Scotchman Peaks area; indeed, they are the very soul of the Scotchmans. [...]

The Wilderness Act passed in 1964 and established the original units of National Wilderness Preservation System.  More importantly it outlined a process whereby other areas could be added. Congress reserved the right to make the final decisions on which areas to designate as part of the Wilderness System, but it delegated to the Forest Service [...]

The Draft EIS and Draft Management Plans for the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests have recently been released.  These documents and additional supporting materials including maps and instructions on how to comment can be found on their website at:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/kipz/home
The Forest Plans do not make decisions on specific projects but provide general guidance about how [...]

Let the Season Begin!
Earlier this week, Deb, myself and John Harbuck ventured out to set up the season’s first Wolverine Monitoring Stations.  Let’s call it a “Soft Opening” to the study season, since delays in procuring a regular supply of bait have left us with only a very limited number of stations we can [...]

Whether it’s a last minute gift for someone special or a year-end donation, there is never a better time than December to remember Wilderness with a gift!
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness rely on your support to accomplish all that we do. Your passion, time and energy and financial support have helped protect the Scotchmans [...]

What to Wolverines have in common with Cheetahs, Rhinos, Lemurs, Orangutans, Lewis Woodpecker, Crocodile and Tarsiers?  All are subjects of conservation projects that are finalists for grant funding from the Zoo Boise Conservation Fund!
Zoo Boise created the Zoo Boise Conservation Fund to help preserve animals in their natural environments.  Designed to support conservation programs in [...]

By: Phil Hough
The mood around the FSPW office today is an odd mix of sadness and excitement. Lauren Mitchell, whom we have often referred to (with affection) simply as “the intern”, is working her last day with us today. But, like a true Friend of Scotchman Peaks, she’ll volunteer for us this Saturday morning doing [...]

Recently, Rand McNally and USA Today recruited five teams to travel to 30 small towns across the country and evaluate them in several categories.  It will come to residents of our area as no surprise that Sandpoint was selected as the “Most Beautiful” small town.
For more information about the award go to:
www.visitsandpoint.info
Daniel and JoAnne Schaub [...]