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…
Fresh News from MarDon
With Central Washington weather approaching 75 degrees this could be a great bass and walleye weekend. The big largemouth are ready to bite. Walleye action is in the Lind Coulee arm of Potholes Reservoir. Crab Cree…
Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician
Steelhead seasons on the main stem Columbia the tributaries are closed for the year now, but there are lots of alternatives available to anglers in the region.…
Potholes remains refreshing
This is the first of a two-part series about a four-night stay at Cottage 4.
Youth turkey season next weekend
The youth turkey hunting season will begin next weekend, April 2 and 3. This season is open statewide. Each youth hunter must be accompanied by an adult who is not hunting.
Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician
Friday, March 25
Walleye wings worth salvaging
The subject of cooking walleye wings was discussed in this column during the December CBH Sunday edition. The wings are found on the breast or chest of the fis…
Fresh News from Mardon
Why wait for the April 1 opener when limits are being caught right now? As recent as yesterday limits of nice rainbows have been coming out of the Seep Lakes. …
Several springtime thoughts running through my mind
This is a great time of the year. The Columbia Basin is awakening to a fresh and new springtime. The lawns are turning green and some landowners are mowing on …
Fresh News from MarDon
With 61-degree temperatures a a few weeks ago we are seeing a different type of spawn this year. Gary Roach, a professional walleye fisherman from Minnesota, t…
Turkey hunting clinics offered
Fish and Wildlife’s Hunter Education Division will host free turkey hunting clinics around the state before the April 15 spring turkey season opener. Fish and …
Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician
The Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced the closure of the steelhead season on three locations in our region. Now closed to fishing is the main stem …
Volunteering warms my heart
Recently several of my family members were communicating on the internet, when the subject of different animal parts was discussed. We talked about waddle, wat…
Dave Graybill: The Fishin' Magician
If you want to be part of the group that is going to Loreto, Mexico we would like to hear from you right away. We still have room for a few more people, and wa…
Upper Caliche and Martha lakes report near limits on opener
Fresh News from MarDon
Once again this year the Potholes Recreation Area is experiencing an early spring! Walleye action continues using blade bait, whistle jigs with worms, spinners…