By Pete Zimowsky, The Idaho Statesman, Boise Jul. 17--Ever wonder where the money generated by the registration fees for your outdoor toys ends up? The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation has approved $6.8 million in grants to fund recreation projects statewide.

By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Jul. 10--Applications are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday for anyone interested in working in support roles for the Payette National Forest. Apply at: --McCall Smokejumper Base, 605 S. Mission St., McCall. --Council Ranger District Office, 500 E.

By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Jun. 1--Payette National Forest Service will accept applications for emergency fire situation personnel through July 14. Anyone interested in working for the Forest Service in support roles may apply. Applications are available and will be accepted from 8 a.m.

By Rocky Barker, The Idaho Statesman, Boise May 4--The U.S. Forest Service revealed Thursday a plan to keep domestic sheep away from wild bighorn herds in some parts of Hells Canyon this summer.

By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Mar. 9--The Payette National Forest is inviting public comment on a proposal that would allow a commercial mushroom harvest in some areas that burned last summer, primarily in the South Fork Salmon River drainage and locations near Stibnite.