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…

The Fishin' Magician: Slow salmon

Salmon fishing has been slow that past week on the upper Columbia, and I have very anglers out even trying. It is shocking to see so little traffic at the Brew…

The Fishin' Magician: Summer Chinook

Summer run Chinook fishing is still going strong in Central Washington. Most anglers' efforts are concentrated below Wells Dam, above the dam and off the mouth…

Fresh News From MarDon

It's the perfect time of year on Potholes Reservoir. The trout fishing is the best it has been in 10 years. Trolling a # 3 Needlefish or diving plugs like a # …

Archery deer and elk seasons begin

Tomorrow, Sept. 1, is a big day in the hunting world, as several hunting seasons are set to open. Dennis note: I want to go after doves close to home, but a gr…

Outdoor adventures are a part of John Michael Montgomery's life

The Fishin' Magician: Burn damage

My wife Eileen and I took a drive the other day, and drove from Leavenworth, over Blewett Pass to Cle Elum. We then drove down I-90 to the turn off to the Yaki…

The Fishin' Magician: A day at Brewster

I got an e-mail from one of my followers recently that really got me pumped to fish the Brewster Pool. I know the kings have been piling up there and wondered …

The Fishin' Magician: Good News

I am getting inquiries about the fishing at Curlew Lake. I think people are thinking about the big holiday weekend coming up. Curlew is one of my favorite plac…

Archery deer and elk seasons about to begin

A week from tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 1, is a banner day for hunting in Washington State. Several hunting seasons begin on the date.