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 …
The Fishin' Magician: Kids Fishin-Day registration
There is still time to register for the free Kids Fishin-Day at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery in Leavenworth. There are spaces available starting at 8…
The Fishin' Magician: Kids Fish-In Day
There's a great event for kids coming up on June 2nd, and you still have time to register. It's the annual Kids Fish-In Day at the Leavenworth National Fish Ha…
Alfalfa needed for pygmy rabbit project
The following was received from James A Chandler, Wildlife Volunteer Program Manager for Fish and Wildlife:
Fresh News From MarDon: Walleye soon, Bass Tournament Results
MARDON RESORT - Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend! As you are relaxing by the lake, in the mountains or in your back yard, be thankful to our military …
The Fishin' Magician: Walleye on Moses Lake
Boy am I excited. I have been getting some great reports on walleye fishing on Moses Lake and I am going! I have usually been on Moses a couple of times by now…
Monthly volunteer effort requires trip through refuge
This is the first of a two-part series about a volunteer project to measure the water level of 11 lakes on the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.
The Fishin' Magician: Spring Salmon Season on Icicle River
Good news for anglers is the opening of the spring salmon season on the Icicle River, Over 2,000 spring salmon have passed over Rock Island Dam and the majorit…
The Fishin' Magician: Trippin' with the Triploids Derby
The first annual Trippin' with the Triploids Derby in Bridgeport was a huge success. The weather was perfect and the 235 anglers that entered the derby had a f…
Big bird
Fresh News from MarDon
MARDON RESORT - We have been getting mixed reports on Walleye action this past week. With daytime highs in the high 70's and 80's this should be really heating…
Special hunt permit applications deadline is midnight
The deadline is midnight tonight and the options are plenty. Special hunt permit applications are pursued as a chance to take a special animal or take part in …
The Fishin' Magician: Kokanee Season
This looks like it could be one of the best kokanee fishing seasons in a few years at Lake Chelan. There are very large schools of fish being graphed deep in t…
Camping with Witt family always memorable
Bill Witt proposed the event several months ago.
The Fishin' Magician: Spring Salmon Season
Anglers have been very nervous about the spring salmon season on the lower Columbia River. Dam counts were very low, but did take serious uptick last week. Al…
Lowland Lakes Fishing Season opener results continued
Last week we didn't have room to finish the summary of the opening day results, presented by Biologist Chad Jackson. Read on for the rest of the information.