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…
Fresh News from MarDon: Central Washington waterfowl
Water fowlers continue to enjoy positive numbers of waterfowl in Central Washington. With ice encroaching on the sand dunes on Potholes Reservoir limits contin…
Illness hampers last week of hunting
The plan for this week in January was to hunt geese every day and shoot a few ducks if they were located, but, alas, the plan was not even commenced. Last Sund…
Las Vegas trade show an enlightening experience
This is the first of a two-part series about the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT) held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The Fishin' Magician: Triploids at Rufus Woods and steelhead at Bridgeport
I got a call the other day from a friend that had heard that there had been some new triploids released into Rufus Woods Reservoir. If that was true he was goi…
Another reminder: Hunter reports due soon
Hunter reports due by Jan. 31 at the latest and by Jan. 10 to be entered into a special hunt opportunity.
Entering the stagnant time of year
These pages have been pounded with information about outdoor-minded women and men will venturing into the Great Outdoors no matter the weather. The topics are …
The Fishin' Magician: Salmon fishery framework
If you haven't heard the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously adopted a policy that established a new framework for salmon fisheri…
The Fishin' Magician: Annual Game Feed and Banquet
One of the events that I look forward to every winter is the Annual Game Feed and Banquet held by the Wenatchee Sportsmen's Association. This is very unique as…
Grouse, crow seasons end Monday
The last day of the grouse and crow seasons is Monday. I realize there aren't many forest grouse around here, but some of our hunters pursue them.
The Fishin' Magician: Rufus Woods Reservoir
Heavy snowfall prevented most anglers from getting out to their favorite fishing holes in the past week or so. The weather has settled somewhat, though, and I expect that there will be some hardy anglers on Rufus W…
Reflections of a year gone by
It's time for the last column for the year. This is a chance to reflect on the happenings of the past 52 weeks.
Gloyd Seeps provides hunting opportunities
Another productive hunting spot near Moses Lake is near the pioneer town of Gloyd. Take Stratford Road north out of Moses Lake to Road 12. Take a left on Road …
Fresh News from MarDon
The Potholes Recreation Area was voted by customers of the Cabella's store in ,Union Gap, as the most popular destinatin for outdoor recreation in the Pacific …
Last-minute Christmas gifts for outdoor minded people
OK everyone, there are only four more days until Christmas; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. It seems strange to be discussing last-minute gift ideas with …
The Fishin' Magician: Seeking steelhead
Eric Granstrom and I hit the road last Saturday and headed up the Columbia looking for steelhead. We made out first stop at Chelan Falls. We tried to fish the …