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
The 2012 Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic was a great success. This year we had 66 teams participate in this fishing tournament. We only had 1 team report n…
New fishing and hunting pamphlets require study
Two new pamphlets require angler and hunter study. The new Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet became effective May 1, and will continue to be the angling guide throu…
The Fishin' Magician: 2nd Annual Pike Minnow Derby
There are a number of things to look forward to in May. Trout fishing on our area lakes should continue to be very good, and I am hoping to see the kokanee sta…
The Fishin' Magician: Trout near the Wenatchee Valley
Anglers looking to fill a stringer with fat rainbow don't have to travel far from the Wenatchee Valley. I shaved down the list of 17 lakes that Department of F…
Fresh News From MarDon: 2012 Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic
MARDON RESORT - The 2012 Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic is this weekend, May 5 and 6. Friday evening we provide a free dinner to all our competitors and t…
Lowland fishing season opener shows promise
Each year Fish and Wildlife published a forecast of what anglers should find in area lakes. After the opening day, they also publish a summary of the opening d…
The Fishin' Magician: Grant County Fishing
Trout lakes performed very well throughout the region on the opening of the fishing season. Good weather played a part in angler participation, and although ov…
Experiencing days of education and friendship
Last week my wife, Garnet, and I traveled to Bend, OR to attend the 2012 Annual Northwest Outdoor Writers' Association Conference. We are both members. The dri…
The Fishin' Magician: Eastern Washington trout opening
The opening weekend of trout fishing in Eastern Washington was one of the best in years. Anglers were greeted with sunny skies and calm weather, and trout fish…
The Fishin' Magician: Trippin' with the Triploids Derby
The entries are flying in now as the date gets closer for the Trippin' with the Triploids Derby nears. At a recent seminar held at Town Ford in East Wenatchee,…
Lowland lakes fishing season opens tomorrow
The big opening each year is called the lowland lakes opener. This includes Blue, Park, Deep lakes in the Sun Lakes area, plus a few others scattered around th…
Fresh News From MarDon: Bass tournament over
MARDON RESORT - The 2012 Potholes Open Bass Tournament was fished by 121 teams of two. The Potholes Bass Club did an excellent job of running this event for th…
Reflections on the first camping trip
There are times when letting go of an event or adventure is difficult for me. Our first camping trip is one such case.
The Fishin' Magician: Trout in Okanogan County
Okanogan County is rich with great trout fishing lakes, and this year there are some old favorites that anglers will find particularly good. Popular Alta Lake,…
The Fishin' Magician: Trout in the Wenatchee Valley
The opening of the lowland lakes for trout fishing is coming up this weekend, and anglers in the Wenatchee Valley don't have to travel far to find some lakes t…