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…
Appropriate co-conspirators necessary
This is the third of a four-part series about fun and harmless pranks.
The Fishin' Magician: Disappointment at Rocky Ford
I got to spend an afternoon at Rocky Ford, and once again the Ford treated me and my fishing partners badly. It wasn't the first time. Rocky Ford can be that w…
The Fishin' Magician: Lakes for Ice Fishing
Those who enjoy ice fishing and like to catch quality trout should consider a couple of lakes in Okanogan County. One is very much overlooked, and I suppose th…
Wildlife viewing, upcoming bird count makes for family-oriented fun
We beat the drum for wildlife viewing often. The activity is interesting and fun, plus it is suitable for a young family. The upcoming Backyard bird count is a…
The Fishin' Magician: 8th Annual Ice Fishing Festival
I am going to attend the 8th Annual Ice Fishing Festival in Molson, which is near Oroville, Washington this year. If you want to do some pre-fishing to get an …
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…