DENNIS. L. CLAY

Hunting prospects continued

The Fish and Wildlife hunting prospects will continue in this column, as we did last week, first with the rest of District 6 and then on to District 7. Remember District 6 is Okanogan County and includes Game Management Units: 203 (Pasayten), 204 (Okanogan East), 209 (Wannacut), 215 (Sinlahekin), 218 (Chewuch), 224 (Perrygin), 231 (Gardner), 233 (Pogue), 239 (Chiliwist), 242 (Alta). Read on.

Hunting seasons continue

People are getting serious about hunting. There are several open now and others are about to open and still others are set to open in a couple of weeks.

Ben Castro is my hero: Binder lost and found

There is a black binder in my life measuring 9.5 inches by 6 inches. A zipper on three sides closes and opens the device.

Hunting prospects continued

Col. Newberry in Moses Lake next Tuesday

OK, this is your chance to meet and visit with the Commander of Fairchild Air Force Base; Col. Brian Newberry. Read on.

Calling all volunteers

The program has been alive for nine or could it be 10 years now? No matter the exact age, it is alive and well and serving the purpose for which it was hatched. The original idea was to salvage any animals, birds or fish enforcement officers confiscate because a hunter or angler illegally obtained them.

Angler comments requested

Now is your chance to comment on proposed angling rule changes. Read on.

Murray and his horse, Frosty, made a great pair

Essential items on a hunting trip

My backpack is essentially a storage unit for many hunting tools. Several hunting knives are stored in the pack, as are flashlights, headlamps, knife sharpeners and many other items which are not duplicated.

Basin Meats donates to cause

Doug Horn, the new owner of Basin Meats, donated 500 ground meat bags to the Moses Lake Food Bank to use when salvaging wild game. Volunteers respond to Fish and Wildlife request to help salvage any big game animal, but usually deer.

No, Grandpa Jake was not on Noah's Ark

A clean backpack advised before hunting season

This is the second of a two-part series about exploring the hunting backpack.

Turkey seasons cause double take

Noticed in the Washington State Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons pamphlet and also Washington's 2013 Big Game hunting Seasons and Regulations: Turkey:

2013 Grant County Fair deemed a success

The 2013 Grant County Fair was a success, because I say so. The only problem on my end was the History Barn was not open every minute of every day of the fair. We are working to solve this situation next year.

Exploring the hunting backpack

Neppel Days no more

A lack of participation has caused the end of an era. Neppel Days, a standard at the Grant County Fair and other places, has ended when few people were in attendance.

County fair indicator hunting season close at hand

The Grant County Fair is an enjoyable time for me. Citizens from across the county converge on this one spot for five days. This is a time to show sheep, cattle, horses, canned goods, welding ability, woodworking skills, sewing expertise, garden flowers and much, much more.

Migratory waterfowl seasons set

The Fish and Wildlife Commission recently established the 2013-2014 migratory waterfowl seasons.

An open letter to the Noxious Weed Control Board

Dear Board Members,

Family history revealed

Raffle hunt results are now available

Those who purchased raffle tickets for the many raffle hunts can check the results on the Fish and Wildlife website. Once on the site, click on hunting, then special permits and raffles, then, on the right side of the page, click on check my raffle results. You will need to enter a Wild ID number and your results will appear.

Gordon Ebbert in CBH last week and in 1950, as well

It is difficult to keep a productive person, such as Gordon Ebbert, out of the newspaper. There he was in the news last week and earlier this week and on April 21, 1950, too.

Cooking your catch: part two

Ideally every consumptive outdoors person would use every scrap of the animals, birds and fish shot and caught. Most do a good job of using all the meat, but to varying degrees.

Groundhog prank was short-lived in Coulee City

Apparently entertainment was simple and easy in Coulee City during the early days. But the groundhog prank was ... well, read on.

Wolf impact on big game herds discussed

Recently representatives from Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, along with Dave Ware, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, discussed the impacts wolves have had on deer, elk and other big game animals in Idaho and Montana.

Enjoying the fruits of outdoor efforts

One of the rewards of notching a big game tag, bagging a game bird or catching fish is the enjoyment of cooking and eating the catch.

Oscar McCoy worked for the AAA in Wilson Creek history

Oscar and Arlen McCoy and sons, Allan and Kenneth, arrived in Wilson Creek in 1945. Oscar worked for the AAA. Read on.

Parhams retire from Basin Meats

It's time for a day trip

The days are warm, hot actually. Still, it's time for a day trip.

Outdoor weddings are special

So there I was, minding my own business, when...the doorbell sounded.

Raffle permit hunt deadline Monday

Here is a chance to do a bit of gambling. The raffle permit hunt ticket purchase deadline is Monday July 15. There are many categories or hunts to select and there is no limit as to the number of tickets a person may purchase.

Silverbow Honey donates product to veterans, airmen

Each month the 92 Air Refueling Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base holds a Hail and Farewell ceremony. My wife, Garnet, and I attend whenever we are able, about nine out of 12 months.

Hot weather, fire danger top concerns

Angelo Mandelas comes to the rescue for old typewriter

Hunting on my mind

The calendar indicates we are at the first week in July, yet my mind is centering on hunting. Putting Bill Green's boat in the water at Deep Lake and looking for rainbow trout has appeal.

Confusing words clarified by Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Earlier this year I asked for clarification about the use of deer and elk tags during the master hunter special permit hunts, along with the master hunter 3911 and 3912 hunts. After weeks or months of working on the matter, Fish and Wildlife has offered the following explanation.

Basin organizations help stretch food dollar further

Today we finish my take on the AmeriCorps SNAP challenge. The challenge, by Jeni Roberts, was to buy the food a person was going to eat for seven days of the average SNAP allowance of $38.83 per person in the family. A family of two would have $77.66 to spend, a family of three $116.49 and a family of four $115.32.

My take on the AmeriCorps SNAP challenge

AmeriCorps member Jeni Roberts has provided food for thought with her SNAP challenge. SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and it replaced what we have known as the Food Stamp Program.

Results of special permit drawings available

The message was four sentences long, but powerful: "The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife special permit drawings for 2013 have been conducted. To view your drawing results, visit the WDFW website at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/specialhuntlookup.

One unit of measure or another

So there I was minding my own business in the kitchen when ... my wife Garnet called from the living room.

Volunteers gather to trap, band geese

SNAP challenge an experience for everyone, join me

Jeni Roberts has extended the challenge; are you game? See if you are able to obtain the food to eat on $38.83 a week for each member of your family. This amount is the average SNAP allowance per week per person. SNAP now replaces Food Stamps.

A hike into the past with local kids

The e-mail arrived on Feb. 25. It was from Lisa Porter.

Free fishing dominates weekend

First annual Artists' Market scheduled for tomorrow

A member of the Moses Lake High School Great Class of 1965, Kris Chudomelka, has organized an artists' Market to take place tomorrow, Saturday, June 8.

My plumbing expertise is tested

Artists' Market event scheduled for next Saturday

Now here is a first-of-a-kind event: An Artists' Market is scheduled for next Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4843 Orchard Drive NE. Showing at the event will be Dream Tree Creations by Sharon, Garden Delights by Elissa, Restore Décor by Karyll, Kreatives by Kris and more.

Family opportunities tomorrow, next weekend

The annual Kids Fishing Day will take place tomorrow, June 1, at Cascade Park. At this point there are still openings for all sessions. This means it is possible for those parents who have not registered their children to still have their children participate. However, it may take more of an effort at this point.

Small release valve threatens our first spring camping excursion

Ritzville City Park site of grange picnic in 1949

Members of the various greater Columbia Basin granges were busy in 1949 with a picnic, home economic group social and a canning contest. Read on.