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Fishing/Hunting

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Updated 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Increased outdoors fees in effect as of July 1

OLYMPIA — In a controversial decision, Washington State has approved a significant increase in recreational fishin…

Updated 2 months ago
Carp Classic defies weather to improve lake

MOSES LAKE — The Carp Classic wasn’t as big as it could have been, but it went well, all things considered. Twenty-seven boats filled with bow hunters set out …

Updated 2 months ago
New wildlife feeding ban takes effect in WA amid concerns of CWD

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has adopted new regulations prohibiting the feeding of deer, elk and moose statewide, effective last F…

Updated 2 months ago
FRESH NEWS: Anglers catching big bluegill at Potholes

MARDON — Feeling lucky? Want a chance at winning a brand-new Skeeter bass boat? Well, the Nixon’s Marine 2025 Big Bass tournament Saturday is your chance. This…

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
S(up)porting youth

MOSES LAKE — Basin folks will have a chance to help make some youngsters’ dreams come true tomorrow. The 14th annual Youth Outdoors Unlimited fundraiser au…

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
FRESH NEWS: The ice is (almost) gone, so let’s fish

MARDON – With the ice disappearing from the reservoir and the sunny days forecast for the week ahead, this is the signal we’ve been waiting for.

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Moore Brewing beer gets the word out about Carp Classic

MOSES LAKE — People who want to learn more about – and support - an unusual fishing tournament on Moses Lake now can do it with a glass of locally brewed summe…

Updated 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Casting time: Trout fishing opens Saturday on some local lakes

MOSES LAKE — There may still be piles of snow around the Basin, but one spring milestone is rapidly approaching: the opening of trout season. About two doz…

Updated 6 months ago
CTUIR, Corps of Engineers sign pact to improve Mill Creek fish passage

WALLA WALLA — Officials from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a signing Jan. 10 at the Corps’ W…

Updated 6 months, 2 weeks ago
WA health officials urge caution amid avian influenza outbreaks

OLYMPIA — As the hunting season continues, health officials in Washington state are issuing a reminder regarding the ongoing threat posed by avian influenza, c…

Updated 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Weather for the week of Jan. 6, 2025

Weather for the week of Jan. 6, 2025

Updated 7 months ago
WDFW police seek assistance in Columbia River shooting incident

GEORGE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying individuals involved in the shooting of a …

Updated 7 months ago
Steelhead released in Banks Lake

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has released almost 100,000 steelhead in Banks Lake, according to an announcement Thursday from WDFW. …

Updated 7 months, 2 weeks ago
WDFW looking for new Game Management council members

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is currently accepting applications for new members to its Game Management Advisory Council.  WDFW Director Kelly Susewind will appoint eight members to …

Updated 8 months ago
Black Friday fish have been stocked across WA

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking 24 lakes with over 65,000 rainbow trout for Black Friday fishing. The fish measured longer…