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Outdoors

What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.

Updated 6 days, 22 hours ago

Moses Lake’s Ecthernkamp wins Pro-Am Bass Tourney

OTHELLO — The Bass Angler Magazine’s Vexus Pro-Am Bass Tournament at the Potholes Reservoir was held over the week…

Updated 16 years ago
Lake Roosevelt walleye fishing heats up after the spawn

Lake Roosevelt walleye are spreading out after the spawn and according to Fish and Wildlife the fish are hungry. Remember, on Lake Roosevelt the daily catch limit is eight walleye and there is no minimum size, alth…

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
MarDon Fishing Report- Friday, 5/28

Our cool late May weather has kept an amazing “Walleye Bite” alive. Some boats in Crab Creek and especially Lind Coulee are catching and culling up to 30 fish a day.

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
The Fishin' Magician Report- Friday, 5/28

The weekend following Memorial is a big one, with a lot going on. The annual Kids Fish-In day will be held on Saturday, June 5th at the National Fish Hatchery in Leavenworth.

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
Don't let boating 'under the influence' spoil fun on the water this summer

(ARA) - Heading out to enjoy a day of fun on the water this

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
The Fishin' Magician - Dave Graybill

Potholes Reservoir is in full swing for Post Spawn Walleye catches. Limits are coming in from the Lind Coulee, Crab Creek area of the dunes and Goose Island. T…

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
The Fishin' Magician Report- Friday, 5/21

I mentioned in an earlier report that the trout fishing at Curlew Lake is excellent. What I didn’t mention is that the largemouth bass fishing here is a blast.

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
Special hunt permit application deadline next week

The deadline for special hunting permits for deer, elk, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, moose and turkey seasons. The deadline is midnight, May 26, next Wednesday.

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
The Fishin' Magician Report

When I called Coulee Playland in Electric City to get a report on the fishing at Rufus Woods Reservoir, I got more than I had planned on. The gal there was ecstatic!

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
Ducks have yet to make appearance

Word on the street is the long-awaited flight of northern ducks

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
Turkey Hunt A Success

Welcome. So here we are at the blog. Feel free to comment and add your take on the content. This should be a great way for readers and friends to visit about the outdoor scene and life in general.

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
MarDon Fishing Report- Friday, 5/14

With near 80 degree temperatures predicted in mid-May, Potholes Reservoir is on fire. Pre-Spawn Smallmouth have been very active on Yamamoto Hula Grubs, Senkos, Crawdad DC-13’s Hot Lips and many other lures.

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
The Fishin' Magician - Dave Graybill

Although the main stem Columbia River has closed to sport

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
Fishing for Kokanee at Lake Chelan

Updated 16 years, 1 month ago
Gone Fishin' with the Magician Dave Graybill