Fishing/Hunting
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Ephrata Youth Fishing Derby Saturday
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Lions Club will host its annual Youth Fishing Derby from 6 to 8 a.m. this Saturday at Ping P…
Invasive species: Walleye
Is walleye a game fish or an invasive species? My friends thought we were in seventh-heaven when we began catching and eating walleye.
My first and only pig hunt
The National Shooting Sports Foundation urged Congress to celebrate the outdoor activities of hunting and fishing while emphasizing conservation on a special d…
Invasive vs. native species: Wild pigs
Some years ago, perhaps 20 or 25 by now, the Alberta, Canada, tourism people called and wanted me to suggest three other writers to travel to Alberta and explo…
Crayfish, think shrimp and lobster
There is much more to say about crayfish. This was realized after yesterday’s column was sent for publication. Yes, there are people who don’t like the taste, …
Invasive vs. native: Crawfish
Friday we discussed one of my favorite invasive species, the Eurasian collared dove. Today we will discuss another of my favorites, which is worth pursuing, th…
Invasive vs. native: Eurasian collared dove
Today we discuss one of my favorite invasive species, the Eurasian collared dove.
Sunday is the big day
Sunday, March 1, is the fishing opener for several Columbia Basin waters. They include: Burke, Upper Caliche, Cascade, Crystal, Cup, Dry Falls, Dusty, Lenice, Lenore, Martha, Merry, Nunnally and Quincy lakes.
Invasive vs. native: house sparrow
Unfortunately, but sometimes fortunately, we have invasive species of all types in our lives. Yes, right here in the Columbia Basin of Eastern Washington.
Invasive vs. native: Why it is dangerous to release non-native animals
Inspiration for columns arrive at my desk from many different angles. Some, of course, develop in my own mind. Others are suggested by readers, family and frie…
Final thoughts about the 2020 SHOT Show
The SHOT Show has changed over the years. When we started attending in the early 1990s, the show would change locations every year. One year in New Orleans, an…
SHOT Show allows new products to shine
One purpose of the SHOT Show is to allow manufactures to show off their new products. This is true when the press and buyers head to the range on the day befor…
SHOT Show allows new products to shine
One purpose of the SHOT Show is to allow manufactures to show off their new products. This is true when the press and buyers head to the range on the day before the show begins.
More thoughts about the 2020 SHOT Show
This column has established the annual SHOT Show is huge, with thousands of exhibitors, thousands of buyers and thousands of press members in attendance. Walki…
Day at the range
The SHOT Show has become an annual event for Garnet and me. We have made this trip for 25-plus years. This year the dates of SHOT were Jan. 21 through 24, a Tu…
How to make the most of the enormous SHOT Show
The SHOT Show is enormous. As reported recently: The show covered about 692,000 square feet of exhibit space. If a person walked down each aisle of the show, t…