Fishing/Hunting
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WDFW urges anglers to use caution as local lakes open March 1
MOSES LAKE — With the March 1 fishing opener approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is remind…
March 1 openers in sight
We are lucky in the Columbia Basin to have lakes and streams open to fishing 365 days a year. We also have lakes which are open only during part of the year. T…
Finishing year 23 and beginning year 24
Time flies by, as the saying goes. This anniversary each year amazes me, as they seem to come faster each year. Today marks the end of 23 years of writing this…
Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill
The official word is out. Steelhead fishing has reopened on the Wenatchee River. The Department of Fish and Wildlife has reviewed their catch data and it has r…
Fresh News from MarDon
With temperatures hovering around zero to -10 degrees Ice Fishing is back in full swing in the Lind Coulee arm of Potholes Reservoir. Yellow perch, some walleye, and a few burbot are being reported using Swedish Pi…
Robin makes appearance, then disappears
Our neighbor, Bill McKinney, called last weekend.
Sweet win means disappointment for friend
The weeks before the 2014 Super Bowl provided enthusiasm and excitement unparalleled in the Pacific Northwest, since, well, perhaps, the end of World War II. S…
Fishin' Magician: Dave Graybill
Friday, February 7th
Fresh News from MarDon
Now a new chapter begins in the Potholes Recreation Area with waterfowl hunting season coming to an end and we are seeing waterfowl hunters turning into coyote…
The Fishin' Magician: Spring salmon
I have been trying to find the forecasts for salmon returns to the Columbia River for the coming year. They should be out soon for all species.
SHOT Show chance to see new products; meet new friends
Fresh News from MarDon
As the waterfowl season closes for the 2013-2014 hunting season the Meseberg Adventures ( duck taxi) have made many wonderful memories for our customers and ou…
Last week of hunting seasons and to submit hunter reports
The hunting seasons are at an end this Sunday with the duck, snipe, coot and goose season ending on Jan. 26.
The Fishin' Magician: Trout at Rufus Woods
Rufus Woods Reservoir is the hot spot for big trout right now in Central Washington.
Vegas trip has interesting beginning
This is the first of a two-part series about attending the 2014 SHOT Show.
The Fishin' Magician
This usually the time of year to stay indoors and attend the various sports related auction and sport shows. Of course we aren't having a typical winter, but I…