Fishing/Hunting
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WDFW stocks 65,000 jumbo rainbow trout for Black Friday fishing
OLYMPIA — In a bid to encourage outdoor activity this Thanksgiving weekend, the Washington Department of Fish and …
Fresh News from MarDon: Potholes Poker Run this weekend
MARDON RESORT - The bass fishing out here at MarDon Resort continues to be just great. This week Largemouth to 8.5 pounds have been reported from the MarDon Fishing Dock.
Hunting season close at hand, time to prepare
MOSES LAKE - Today and the next four days have a forecast high of 90 degrees or higher. This is followed by three days of highs in the 80s. The September forec…
Triploid fishing may end soon.
According to Dave Graybill, the FishingMagician, who provides the fishing reports for the region, there should be an announcement soon that the special season on triploid rainbow trout fishing below Chief Joseph Da…
Fishing Magician Report: Low tide, good fishing at Banks
As forecast the water level at Banks Lake is dropping, at a rate of about a half a foot a day right now. Anglers and boaters that enjoy the lake aren't out of business. There is a good launch at Coulee Playland at …
Fishing Magician Report: Algae warning, good triploid in Rufus
You may have heard about a water quality warning issued by the Washington State Department of Health about Rufus Woods Reservoir. Apparently there is a heavier than normal bloom of algae in the reservoir. The level…
Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet set for Sept. 8
The Ducks Unlimited mission: "Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people."
Results of fair is part of Grant County history
The 2011 Grant County Fair has one more day and then it will be history, recounted in the pages of the Columbia Basin Herald and other Columbia Basin newspaper…
Fresh News from MarDon: Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet set for Sept. 8
MARDON RESORT - The water level on Potholes Reservoir continues to rapidly drop with our moderately warm August weather. The water elevation is currently at 1,…
Fishing Magician Report: Salmon fishing patchy on Wenatchee
If you have been sharpening your hooks in anticipation of a sockeye season on Lake Wenatchee, you can put your gear away. The number of sockeye that have been counted over the Tumwater Dam is far below what is need…
Fishing Magician Report: Sparse fishing, spectacular views on Icicle
I just had to do it. I couldn't wait any longer to rig up my fly rod and give the Icicle River a try. I knew the water would be high and cold, but if I didn't get at it I may not get any fly fishing on this river d…
Fishing Magician Report: Wenatchee River open for salmon, Stamp available
A recent news release from the Department of Fish and Wildlife reminded anglers that the opening of the Wenatchee River to salmon fishing was made possible by funding through the Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement St…
Next week is 'Fair and rodeo time!'
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Fair and Rodeo is a magical time for young and old alike. But the rodeo wasn't always under lights. Nope. The first time was in 1…
QVTB offers $15,000 in prizes for fishing derby
CRESCENT BAR - There will be up to $15,000 in cash prizes and additional non-cash prizes when the Quincy Valley Tourism Board stages its first Northern Pikemin…
Buy now save big; license fees increase Sept. 1
MOSES LAKE - Like it or not, it will cost more for some of the license fees will increase. Yes we can all gripe a bit, but this is the first increase in more than 10 years. Still we consider the cost of the license…
Sniper training may help in hunting situations
MOSES LAKE - The buck was standing on the top edge of a knoll, land the hunter did not have permission to hunt. The hunter also overestimated the distance from…