Fishing/Hunting
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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…
Hazing deer a nighttime affair
This is the last of a two-part series about hazing deer in private alfalfa fields.
The Fishin' Magician
Friday, July 29
Fresh News from MarDon
After the Central Washington Fish Advisory Committee became legal and correct with the help of Mr. Glenn Gretty, owner of Gretty and Associates in June of 2004, the Potholes Reservoir Underwater Habitat Restoration…
Using master hunters to hazing deer saves money
This is a two-part series about hazing off of private alfalfa fields.
License fee increases possible
Fish and Wildlife has scheduled six public workshops in early August for the public to comment on the department’s proposals to expand conservation programs and provide more fishing and hunting opportunities throug…
The Fishin' Magician
Friday, July 22
Moses Lake stays connected to Fairchild Air Force Base
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Fresh News from MarDon
The water level is dropping on Potholes, so boaters have to be aware of water depth. The walleye fishing is good to fair, trolling slow death hooks in six to 20 feet of water.
Deadlines loom for hunting opportunities
The deadline for the raffle permit hunts is today, July 15. The tickets must be purchased from a vendor, such as your favorite sporting goods store.
The Fishin' Magician
Friday, July 15
Salmon limits raised, sockeye fishery opens
Salmon fishing is heating up on the upper Columbia River.
Fresh News from MarDon
With the water level of the Potholes Reservoir dropping rapidly, the Sand Dunes are much more recognizable and a minimal current flow can be seen. Moving water makes fish congregate, which enhances fish action.
Time at Conconully fun, relaxing
Computers save the old activity of digging through maps to figure out a route, distance and time needed to travel from Point A to Point B. Such was the case when friend, Bill Witt, suggested a camping trip to Conco…
Fresh News from MarDon
Bass fishing on Potholes Reservoir continues to surprise us with many catch-and-release bass fishers, releasing over 20 bass on one evening. Retired Moses Lake…
Gambling to benefit big game with raffle hunts