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February 27, 2020 11:18 p.m.

Sunday is the big day

Sunday, March 1, is the fishing opener for several Columbia Basin waters. They include: Burke, Upper Caliche, Cascade, Crystal, Cup, Dry Falls, Dusty, Lenice, Lenore, Martha, Merry, Nunnally and Quincy lakes.

December 26, 2019 11:54 p.m.

Some 2019 hunting seasons closing

Seasons continue

December 26, 2019 10:53 p.m.

Some 2019 hunting seasons closing

The year’s end is four days away, not counting today. Next Tuesday, Dec. 31, will be the last day of the hunting season for several species including forest grouse. Through Tuesday, the legal limit is four of any species, to include not more than three of each species.

December 20, 2019 8:41 a.m.

Still no local circle

A reminder: Continuing seasons

December 19, 2019 10:50 p.m.

Still no local circle

Still can’t find a count circle closer than Wenatchee and near Coulee Dam. Still figure some birders will want to participate.

September 25, 2019 8:54 p.m.

2019 Okanogan County bear and cougar hunting prospects

This is another in a series of columns containing 2019 hunting prospects. Columbia Basin hunters pursuing black bear and cougar might want to travel north. Today we offer a condensed version of this year’s bear hunting prospects for Okanogan County, also known as District 6 by Fish and Wildlife.

September 22, 2019 6:34 p.m.

2019 Elk hunting prospects

This is another in a series of columns containing 2019 hunting prospects. Today we offer a condensed version of this year’s elk hunting prospects for Grant and Adams counties, also known as District 5 by Fish and Wildlife.

September 17, 2019 11:06 p.m.

2019 deer hunting prospects in the Columbia Basin

This is the fourth of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.

September 16, 2019 11:36 p.m.

2019 hunting prospects continued

This is the third of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.

September 11, 2019 9:54 p.m.

2019 hunting prospects continued

This is the second of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.

September 10, 2019 10:52 p.m.

2019 hunting prospects

This is the first of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.

August 23, 2019 12:11 a.m.

Hunter education required, time remains

Yes, we have pounded this drum time and again in recent weeks. Fish and Wildlife sent another press release, so there is still time to attend the classes or go the deferral route.

Black bear season now open in most of Washington
August 9, 2019 12:12 a.m.

Black bear season now open in most of Washington

The black bear season opened on Aug. 1 in most areas of the state. The limit is two black bears, but only one may be taken in Eastern Washington. The season will end on Nov. 15.

July 18, 2019 8:10 p.m.

Hunter education classes required for some

Yes, we are going to discuss this again, although the topic has been featured in the last few columns.

April 26, 2019 3 a.m.

Fishing season opens tomorrow

The general lowland lakes fishing season opens tomorrow, Saturday, April 27. We have mentioned this before, but a day trip is worth the effort.

April 5, 2019 1 a.m.

Hunting seasons established this weekend

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will be busy this weekend. This body will set the 2019 hunting seasons and review the annual wolf report. Note the ending of the antlerless white-tail deer hunts in some areas.

March 15, 2019 1 a.m.

Current hunting and fishing licenses expire March 31

Pull out the current hunting and fishing license located in your wallet. Note the “valid to” date. The “to” date will be 03/31/2019 on all licenses and tags, as they all expire at midnight on March 31.

March 1, 2019 midnight

March 1 opener is upon us

Today, Friday, March 1, is the March 1 opener for fishing on several waters in Washington. This is the first of several fishing opening seasons in the Columbia Basin.

February 22, 2019 midnight

March 1 opener a week from today

A week from today, Friday, March 1 at midnight, the March 1 opener will begin. This is the first of several fishing opening seasons in the Columbia Basin.

February 15, 2019 midnight

Stay inside and cool it during these latest days of winter

Difficult to fish, hunting seasons have closed... What’s an outdoors-minded person to do? Just relax and get your indoor chores completed. This weather will disappear in a few weeks, at least this is the plan.

February 8, 2019 midnight

March first opener three weeks away

The March First opener can be a big deal in the Columbia Basin. The weather is the biggest factor, as with all spring fishing openers. One of the more popular waters is Martha Lake.

February 1, 2019 midnight

Dryside Fly Fishers meeting next week

The Dryside Fly Fishers is the local fly-fishing club. They have been in existence for…, well, for a long time. The history of the club needs to be researched. For now, just know they are alive and well these days.

January 25, 2019 midnight

Most hunting seasons close Sunday

Hunting seasons in final days

January 18, 2019 midnight

Turkeys win

Turkeys 4, Dennis 0

Commission meeting includes pronghorn report
January 11, 2019 midnight

Commission meeting includes pronghorn report

The Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet tomorrow and Saturday in Olympia. The meeting will take place in Room 172 of the Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday and at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Chinook fry found to replace lost fish
December 28, 2018 midnight

Chinook fry found to replace lost fish

Remember this from last week’s Hunting and Fishing report?

Chinook fry found to replace lost fish
December 28, 2018 midnight

Chinook fry found to replace lost fish

Remember this from last week’s Hunting and Fishing report?

December 21, 2018 midnight

Turkey hunt a bust so far

Turkey season continues

First hunting trip results
September 14, 2018 1 a.m.

First hunting trip results

My first day in the field was last Thursday. Bill Green and I were hunting in the Davenport area.

September 7, 2018 1 a.m.

First hunting trip results next week

Firsthand report next week

May 18, 2018 1 a.m.

DOS opens season at fairgrounds this weekend

This is the opening Weekend of Columbia Basin Dutch Oven Society. The group is having their opening weekend of Dutch oven season at the North Campground, behind the fair office, of the Grant County Fairgrounds. The public is welcome, there is no charge.

April 20, 2018 1 a.m.

Walleye on the hook

Walleye anglers have been fishing along the Alder Street Fill this past week to week and a half. Many have been successful. Anglers heading for their vehicles have been seen carrying stringers of two to five fish. Good luck.

March 14, 2018 11:18 a.m.

Commission meeting March 15, 16 and 17

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will invite public comments on hunting season proposals during meetings in Wenatchee March 15, 16 and 17, this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

March 2, 2018 2 a.m.

First fishing season underway

The March 1 fishing opener is upon us. Lakes opening yesterday included Martha, Nunnally, Lenice, Lenore, Merry, Quincy. There are bait and daily limits on some of these lakes, so study the regulations. Where bait is allowed, PowerBait will be the most common used, but, certainly, worms and eggs will catch fish.

February 9, 2018 midnight

Fishing fever hits Basin anglers

Great weather has hit the Columbia Basin, causing anglers to grab rods, lures and bait, then head to their favorite spring fishing hole. We are lucky to have several lakes and a few streams open to fishing all year long. Pick up a Fish and Wildlife fishing regulations pamphlet and study it to determine which waters are open now. The first fishing season opener will be on March 1.

February 2, 2018 midnight

Master Hunter application deadline Feb. 15

The Fish and Wildlife will accept applications for its Master Hunter Permit Program through Feb. 15. The program is designed to promote safe, lawful and ethical hunting and to strengthen Washington’s hunting heritage and conservation ethic.

January 12, 2018 midnight

End of seasons are news of the week

The last day of the pheasant season is Monday Jan. 15. The limit is three roosters a day. The quail season also ends on Monday, with a bag limit of 10 birds a day. The chukar and Hun season closes on Monday also. The limit is six chukar and six Huns a day.

December 15, 2017 2 a.m.

Hunting seasons winding down for the year

Grouse

November 17, 2017 midnight

New Fish and Wildlife licensing system easy to use

The new licensing system for purchasing hunting and fishing licenses is easy to use. This website is also used to buy special hunting permits applications and submit hunter reports.

November 3, 2017 1 a.m.

Elk season is big news of the week

The general elk season started last Saturday and will continue through Sunday. Driving Colockum Pass during the hunt is an interesting drive. Go to Kittitas and head toward Wenatchee or go to Wenatchee and head toward Kittitas.

August 25, 2017 1 a.m.

Dove and forest grouse seasons open one week from today

Hunting season is nearing, with some early seasons open already. The mourning dove season opening on Sept. 1 and continuing through Oct. 30. The limit is 15 birds per day and a possession limit of 45. It wasn’t long ago when we had a 15-day season and a limit of 10 birds.

August 18, 2017 1 a.m.

National Park passes increase $70 next Monday

OK, so I hammered this into the ground last week, but this is too good to let it go without hammering it into the ground again this week.

Best money deal of the year at hand
August 11, 2017 3 a.m.

Best money deal of the year at hand

The best deal of the year is at hand if you are 62 years old or older. The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass is currently $10 and has been so since 1994. However, this fee will increase to $80 on Aug. 28.

June 23, 2017 3 a.m.

Big Game special tag drawing results available

The drawing for special big game permits has been completed. Extra early, as I remember.

June 15, 2017 1 a.m.

Last two Washington snakes

This is the sixth in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.

May 12, 2017 1 a.m.

Special big game permit deadline approaches

The special big game permit application deadline is approaching. It is less than two weeks away, May 24. This deadline surprised me this year. The beginning of the submission period for Deer, Elk, Mountain Goat, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, and Turkey began on April 20 and will continue through midnight on May 24.

May 5, 2017 1 a.m.

Opening day a success

The opening weekend of the lowland lake fishing season is two weeks passed. Studying the results shows Grant County lakes above the two fish per angler mark, except for Vic Meyers Lake which was at 1.86.

January 27, 2017 midnight

Two days left in the current duck and goose hunting seasons

Two days remain in the current duck and goose hunting seasons. The duck season will continue through Sunday, Jan. 29.

December 30, 2016 midnight

License system up, but not completely workable

The new Fish and Wildlife hunting and fishing license system is up and we’ve logged on to test it. Problems were apparent immediately.

November 11, 2016 midnight

Deer, elk seasons continue; bad weather needed for ducks

Lots of hunting still available in Eastern Washington. Read on.