Fishing/Hunting
Find the best local fishing spots and public hunting lands in the Columbia Basin!
FISHING REPORT: Largemouth fishing excellent, smallmouth good at Potholes
MARDON — Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week. Fish top water baits early and late and have a Senk…
Big-game youth hunts and more
We recently discussed youth hunts.
Youth seasons beneficial
This is the third of a multi-part series about the upcoming hunting seasons.
A chance to explore Odessa Craters
ODESSA — Just north of Odessa lies a trail that allows visitors to explore a unique landscape created by the floods that scoured much of the region thousands o…
Hunter education required, time remains
Yes, we have pounded this drum time and again in recent weeks. Fish and Wildlife sent another press release, so there is still time to attend the classes or go the deferral route.
Hunting seasons continue
This is the second of a multi-part series about the upcoming hunting seasons.
A chance to explore Billy Clapp Lake
STRATFORD — North of Moses Lake, Billy Clapp Lake presents an opportunity for visitors to both enjoy the waters and shorelines of the lake, or explore the ridg…
Hunting seasons have started
The 2019 hunting seasons have started, some of them anyway. This is one aspect of the Washington hunting regulations making hunting interesting or, as some hun…
Black bear season now open in most of Washington
The black bear season opened on Aug. 1 in most areas of the state. The limit is two black bears, but only one may be taken in Eastern Washington. The season wi…
Animal groups and other outdoor stuff
One aspect of writing a story or column is the use of words to describe a group of birds or animals. This aspect of writing is fun and energizing for the write…
Exploring Potholes State Park
POTHOLES STATE PARK — As the summer heat bears down, any excuse to find yourself near the water is a good one. A trip to Potholes State Park, just off O’Sulliv…
Moses Lake man goes fishin' with country music star
ALASKA — Moses Lake resident Rick Graser has seen and experienced a lot in his life. Having being drafted 214th overall in 1978 by the Seattle Mariners and spe…
A chance to explore Ginkgo Petrified Forest
VANTAGE — Just past the Columbia River off I-90 rests the Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park. The park presents a key stop for those interested in the Ice Age …
Deer threatening native island species
This is the second and last in a series about hunting to save natural diversity.
A chance to explore Ancient Lakes
QUINCY — Just outside of Quincy, hides a hidden oasis within the basalt rock and desert plains. Ancient Lakes bring backpackers and campers to see the area eve…
Hunting to save natural diversity
The 2019 Washington Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulation lists all of the big game seasons, from Moose, to deer, elk, bear, mountain lion, etc. One of the c…