Fishing/Hunting
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WDFW urges anglers to use caution as local lakes open March 1
MOSES LAKE — With the March 1 fishing opener approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is remind…
Setting up my best prank ever
Over the years, from the time I was a youngster, to recent days, many pranks, tricks, shenanigans, jokes and hoaxes have taken place within my viewing range. M…
The Fishin' Magician: Returning from Shows
I have been on the road a lot lately. I traveled to Puyallup for the Washington Sportsmen's Show and then onto Seattle for the big Boat Show. These were great …
The Fishin' Magician: Perch and Triploids
I am getting a huge amount of snow at my home in Leavenworth, and what I get reflects what is piling up at Fish Lake. However, those that are willing to slog t…
Duck, goose hunting ends this Sunday
The bird hunting seasons are coming to an end, but other seasons continue for a few more days to a couple of months. Read on.
Harmless pranks; a family tradition
This is the first of a three-part series about harmless family pranks.
The Fishin' Magician: 8th Annual NW Ice Fishing Festival
It's less than a month away, so better make a note in your calendar and plan to attend the 8th Annual NW Ice Fishing Festival at Molson and Sidley lakes, near …
The Fishin' Magician: Upcoming derbies
There were some other derbies announced at the recent meeting of the CCA in Wenatchee. The very popular Budweiser/Lowrance King Salmon Derby in Brewster will b…
The Fishin' Magician: Coastal Conservation Association
The recent meeting of the local chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association was held in Wenatchee and had a different twist. Many local guides and other co…
Public meetings to discuss northeast elk plan
Fish and Wildlife has scheduled three meetings to discuss and take public comment on the draft northeast Washington elk management plan. The plan which has bee…
Fresh News From MarDon: Waterfowl Season and Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show
MARDON RESORT - The 2011-2012 waterfowl season has been extremely challenging. Simply, the Pacific Flyway in central Washington has been without the forecasted…
The Fishin' Magician: With Stuart Hurd at Rufus Woods
I got up to Rufus Woods Reservoir and fished with Stuart Hurd and a few of his buddies. Of course I picked the coldest day yet, but we had a great time in spit…
U.S. Forest Service offers fee waiver days
We are blessed to have a series of National Forests across our great nation, seven to eight in Washington alone. Mostly there are no fees associated with a visit to the forests, but this is not always true.
The Fishin' Magician: Angling tips
The Master Hunter program
This is a two-part series about the Master Hunter Permit Program.
The Fishin' Magician: Good places for ice fishing
I told you all about my trip up to Fish Lake. There is plenty of ice but it was really sloppy on top. You need a good pair of boots if you plan to fish there. …