Fishing/Hunting
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Ephrata Youth Fishing Derby Saturday
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Lions Club will host its annual Youth Fishing Derby from 6 to 8 a.m. this Saturday at Ping P…
The Fishin' Magician: Cruisin' the Washington Fossil Freeway
I got a note from the folks at the Stonerose Interpretive Center and Eocene Fossil Site, in Republic. Until July 8 they have a special exhibit on loan from the…
The Fishin' Magician: Summer of chinook and sockeye
Summer-run Chinook are starting to make their way up the Columbia River to the Wenatchee area. There are just a few hundred over Rock Island Dam, but they are …
Fresh News from MarDon
The Potholes Recreation Area has been seeing cooler than average temperature, leaving the water high and requiring anglers to bring their rain jackets along wi…
Sisters on the Fly coming to fairgrounds
We had the privilege of touring a few of these trailers when they were camping at Steamboat Rock State Park a few weeks ago. We will also stop by to see the tr…
Variations on camp cooking convenient
Camp cooking is an art. Not only is the cook required to prepare edible meals three times a day, the cook must contend with using a different type of heat sour…
The Fishin' Magician: Sea of Cortez
You may remember that I traveled to Loreto, Mexico in May. I was there looking for a good guide service and resort for a trip to fish the Sea of Cortez. I have…
The Fishin' Magician: More Walleye
Walleye fishing at Banks Lake is great right now, and it appears that it will be good this season, in spite of the fears that the draw down last year would hav…
Fresh News From MarDon: Weather and Evenets
MARDON RESORT - The Potholes Recreation Area has been seeing cooler than average temperatures. Many days of wind and rain have stopped even our local walleye …
Special hunt drawing results available
The much-anticipated news for hunters who submitted applications for 2012 special-hunt permits is at hand. The results of this year's hunt permit drawing is no…
The Fishin' Magician: Bass Rising
I have had good reports on the bass fishing at Banks Lake already this year, and I think it's about to get even better. I fished the south end with Keith Jensen this week, and we had an amazing day. Water temperatu…
Gardening is part of my outdoor experience
My friend Bill Witt is to blame for my thoughts about gardening at this time of year. The garden is planted. Tomatoes are already flowering, sweet onions are g…
The Fishin' Magician: Seeking Kokanee
Kokanee fishing continues to be excellent at Lake Chelan. When you drive into town you will see most of the boats just up from Lakeside Park and out I the midd…
The Fishin' Magician: The Hidden Walleye
This could be a great season for walleye on Banks Lake, if you make some adjustments. Last year the lake was drawn down and refilled and that has changed thing…
Fishing Kids day is tomorrow
This is the perfect weekend for family fun. First attend the Fishing Kids event at Cascade Park. The cost is $5, but this is a minimal amount for the benefits …
The Fishin' Magician: Kokanee at Lake Chelan
Anglers continue to take big kokanee at Lake Chelan and they are finding them in deeper water than they are used to in the lower basin. The main schools haven'…