Fishing/Hunting
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WDFW stocks 65,000 jumbo rainbow trout for Black Friday fishing
OLYMPIA — In a bid to encourage outdoor activity this Thanksgiving weekend, the Washington Department of Fish and …
Fresh News from MarDon Resort
Something good is happening on Potholes Reservoir. Perch fishing seems to having a come-back! Reports of perch action from all over Potholes Reservoir have bee…
The Fishin' Magician: Summer salmon on the Wenatchee
I have been wondering how anglers are doing on the summer run salmon on the Wenatchee River, and wouldn't you know it, I ran into Jeff Stroup making his rounds…
Youth hunts on tap this weekend
The time is nigh. The youth hunts, for several species of birds, takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Read on.
A message to future outdoor-minded people
The Fishin' Magician: Wanapum Dam, Priest Rapids, and White Bluff
I haven't been able to get down river to fish for fall salmon below Wanapum Dam, Priest Rapids or White Bluff myself, so I checked in with my buddy Shane Magnu…
The Fishin' Magician: Jameson Lake's second opening
One of the favorite fishing openers we have over here is the second opening of Jameson Lake. This 500-acre lake has been a mecca for anglers for decade. Huge c…
The Fishin' Magician: Jameson Lake's second opening
One of the favorite fishing openers we have over here is the second opening of Jameson Lake. This 500-acre lake has been a Mecca for anglers for decade. Huge c…
Hunting word of day: Canada geese the target
Interesting point about reading the Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons pamphlet; a hunter has to wonder if all of the wording is correct. Take for exa…
Fresh News From MarDon
The Potholes Recreation Area has just started to witness the early signs of the ominous approach of Fall. Nighttime temperatures have been repeatedly near 40f …
A look at the upcoming waterfowl and upland seasons
At least four pamphlets are published each year for the benefit of outdoor-minded people. The spring turkey hunting pamphlet is comprised of the least amount o…
The Fishin' Magician: Wenatchee River Salmon Festival
It's only a week away: The 22nd Annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival, starting on Saturday, September 22. This is absolutely the best event for families in t…
The Fishin' Magician: More triploids in Rufus Woods
If you recall the Trippin' with the Triploids Derby in Bridgeport this past spring was a huge success. Many anglers participated and the organizers did a great…
Plenty of hunting seasons underway
Fresh News From MarDon
Back to school for everyone does not mean it is time to put up the fishing rods and winterize the boat! The Potholes Recreation area is an amazing place to pla…
George passes and leaves big boots and a deep hole
My friend, George Wilson, passed away a week and two days ago. My wife, Garnet, and I met George and his wife, Mabel, during their volunteer efforts at the Pot…