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Fishing/Hunting

Find the best local fishing spots and public hunting lands in the Columbia Basin!

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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…

Updated 14 years, 4 months ago
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 …

Updated 14 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 14 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 14 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 14 years, 4 months ago
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…

Updated 14 years, 4 months ago
Christmas 25 days away: enjoy the shopping

This is the first of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.

Updated 14 years, 5 months ago
Thankful, yes

Simply put, I'm thankful to be alive.

Updated 14 years, 5 months ago
Master Hunter Program

What is the Master Hunter Permit Program? As stated by Fish and Wildlife: "The Master Hunter Permit Program is designed to promote responsible hunting. In addi…

Updated 14 years, 5 months ago
Master Hunter Advisory Group seeks members

Fish and Wildlife is accepting letters of interest through Dec. 18 for membership on the department's Master Hunter Advisory Group.

Updated 14 years, 5 months ago
Discover Pass volunteer projects continue to be elusive

The rules state: Volunteers who work 24 hours or more on approved projects are eligible for a complimentary Discover Pass.

Updated 14 years, 5 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon: Waterfowl and Walleye

MARDON RESORT - Here in the Potholes Recreation Area we are seeing much improved waterfowl hunting with some winter weather. Also Walleye fishing on the MarDon…

Updated 14 years, 5 months ago
Outdoor lovers share similar interests

This is the second of a two-part series about a 2006 wildlife-related survey.

Updated 14 years, 5 months ago
Fishin' Magician: Rufus Woods and Bridgeport

This is the time of year when many anglers plan trips to fish Rufus Woods Reservoir for triploid rainbow. This should be a good winter season, after the huge r…

Updated 14 years, 5 months ago
Fishin' Magician: Heading to Belize

As many of you may know I have traveled to Belize a couple of times and have had some great fishing for bonefish, tarpon and other species that are found in abundance here. Learning that Belize has the second large…

Updated 14 years, 5 months ago
Fishin' Magician: Colville Hatchery

After a slow day at Wells Dam I decided to travel back up to Bridgeport for steelhead. I had my friend Tom Vershuren from the west side along, for this first t…