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…
The Fishin' Magician: Steelhead on the Move
There's good news and bad news for anglers that like to fish for steelhead in the smaller rivers in our region. The cold temperatures we've experienced have im…
The Fishin' Magician: Northern Pike on the Pend Oreille
I got a news release regarding northern pike on the Pend Oreille River, which is in the far northeast corner of the state. It seems that these fish, which migr…
Still plenty of time to shop for outdoor-minded people
This is the third of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.
The Fishin' Magician: Pateros is still great
I got another chance to fish with Shane Magnuson at Pateros. I went up to finish a segment for the new TV Show and, thanks to the folks at the Lake Pateros Mot…
The Fishin' Magician: No more Methow for now
In spite of very touch conditions my friend Kevin van Bueren managed to take a very nice steelhead on the Methow River recently. I have mentioned that slush an…
The Fishin' Magician: Too much ice, not enough fishing
Anglers that enjoy fishing the Methow River may want to wait a while before planning a trip up there. The river is getting very icy. I recently fished on the M…
Use caution when on the ice
Ice fishing can be fun. Erect a shelter of some sort and spend the day fishing for trout, walleye, bass, perch, burbot and any other finned creature available …
Christmas shopping deadline 17 days away
This is the second of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.
The Fishin' Magician: Waiting for the ice
Rollie Schmitten and I traveled to Carlton, on the Methow River and met Keith Roe earlier this week. We used the parking area at the launch site and set up sho…
Columbia Basin Walleye Club fishing for funding
MOSES LAKE - Aside from ice fishermen, most Moses Lake fishing enthusiasts are laying low this time of year.
The Fishin' Magician: Now on cable television!
I should have some great current information on fishing the Methow River for you. I am busy shooting video for the new cable television show and have lined up …
The Fishin' Magician: Opportunities at Roses Lake
I was invited to go along on a trip to Rufus Woods with Anton Jones of Darrell and Dads Family Guide Service, but I have so much on my plate this week I had to…
Plan now for wildlife viewing, Christmas Bird Count
A favorite family-oriented outdoor activity is wildlife watching. A favorite annual trip for my wife, Garnet, and me is a trip to Steamboat Rock State Park for…
Fresh News from MarDon: Waterfowl and deer at Potholes
MARDON RESORT - The Potholes Recreation Area has numerous outdoor resources. Including hunting for waterfowl, upland game and incredible mule deer in the Deser…
The Fishin' Magician: Steelhead on The Rocks
I jumped on board Shane Magnuson's boat to do some video on steelhead fishing for the new television show the other day, and had a blast. His two clients I had…