Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
High winds forecast Tuesday and Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — While the heavy rain, heavy snow and flooding is expected to stay north of the Columbia Basin, the Ba…
The Fishin' Magician: Salmon fishery framework
If you haven't heard the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously adopted a policy that established a new framework for salmon fisheri…
The Fishin' Magician: Annual Game Feed and Banquet
One of the events that I look forward to every winter is the Annual Game Feed and Banquet held by the Wenatchee Sportsmen's Association. This is very unique as…
Grouse, crow seasons end Monday
The last day of the grouse and crow seasons is Monday. I realize there aren't many forest grouse around here, but some of our hunters pursue them.
The Fishin' Magician: Rufus Woods Reservoir
Heavy snowfall prevented most anglers from getting out to their favorite fishing holes in the past week or so. The weather has settled somewhat, though, and I expect that there will be some hardy anglers on Rufus W…
Reflections of a year gone by
It's time for the last column for the year. This is a chance to reflect on the happenings of the past 52 weeks.
Gloyd Seeps provides hunting opportunities
Another productive hunting spot near Moses Lake is near the pioneer town of Gloyd. Take Stratford Road north out of Moses Lake to Road 12. Take a left on Road …
Fresh News from MarDon
The Potholes Recreation Area was voted by customers of the Cabella's store in ,Union Gap, as the most popular destinatin for outdoor recreation in the Pacific …
Last-minute Christmas gifts for outdoor minded people
OK everyone, there are only four more days until Christmas; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. It seems strange to be discussing last-minute gift ideas with …
The Fishin' Magician: Seeking steelhead
Eric Granstrom and I hit the road last Saturday and headed up the Columbia looking for steelhead. We made out first stop at Chelan Falls. We tried to fish the …
Fresh News From MarDon
Potholes Reservoir has been difficult for bird hunting for the first time this season. Fog has been a real issue with only 80 yards visibility or less on most …
Hunting sand dunes can be productive
A favorite spot to hunt from high school until the present is the sand dune area south of I-90 across from the old Moses Lake State Park. Cross over the overpa…
The Fishin' Magician: Rufus Woods
I have had a few reports from Rufus Woods this winter, but nothing to get excited about. When I checked in Bob Fateley at the Triangle Exxon in Brewster, I fin…
Knives make an all-encompassing gift
This is the third of a four-part series about Christmas shopping for outdoor-minded people.
The Fishin' Magician: Changes for gilnetters
If you haven't heard there are some dramatic changes coming for gillnetters on the main stem Columbia River. It began when the Oregon Coastal Conservation Asso…
The Fishin' Magician: Columbia River and Potholes
Anglers are continuing to catch steelhead on the main stem Columbia River. I have had reports of steelhead being taken from the point above Rocky Reach all the…