GARNET WILSON

Fishing on opener lakes still good

Fishing opener Tuesday, Martha and Caliche lakes are good bets

The weather, it all depends upon the weather.

Local geocaching chapter looking for members

Simply put, the sport of Geocaching is the finding of treasures by using a GPS. It's fun and we are glad to see Jim Turner push for a local chapter. Read on.

Master Hunter applications accepted until February

Cindy Carpenter provides update on YOU program

How do new worthwhile programs get started? Cindy Carpenter will

Steelhead still hot on Upper Columbia

Anton Jones has been busy on the Upper Columbia River and Rufus Woods Lake. Read on.

Colockum elk winter range closures subject of Jan. 6 meeting

Fish and Wildlife staff will discuss Colockum elk herd research

Cold weather requires extra precautions

Last week Region Two wildlife Biologist, Ephrata District, Rich

Northern ducks expected this weekend or soon

Duck hunters enjoy hunting the local ducks, all right, but they excitedly await the arrival of the northern ducks. They may be here this weekend or are expected to arrive shortly.

Late modern firearm deer season underway, runs through Nov. 19

The late modern firearm deer season began a week ago, Nov. 6, and will continue through next Friday, Nov. 19 in Game Management Units 105 through 124, which is the northeastern part of the state. This hunt is for white-tailed deer only and any buck is legal.

First deer report suggests below average harvest

The first report from the opening weekend of modern firearm

Safety tip leftovers important reading, following

The following safety tips are leftover from Thursday's outdoors column. Read them and share them with your hunting buddies.

First fall general turkey season begins tomorrow

The first two of three fall turkey seasons begins tomorrow and

Anglers catching steelhead, salmon in Brewster area

Here is a recap of the open areas for steelhead and salmon

Lake Wenatchee sockeye fishery still open; closes Aug. 31

There are still sockeye to be caught on Lake Wenatchee, according to Fish and Wildlife, but the season is scheduled to close Aug. 31 at one hour after sunset.

Mike finds hot fishing at Banks Lake, salmon slows

From Anton Jones of Darrel & Dad’s Family Guide Service:

Lake Wenatchee sockeye fishery opens again, for now

Last Saturday Fish and Wildlife reopened the sockeye fishing.

Six attend Fish and Wildlife meeting

Four citizens and two Fish and Wildlife fish biologists attended

Moose on the loose in the Columbia Basin this month

Never did we imagine we would be writing about what to do in the

Second fishing opener scheduled for next week

Region Two Fish Manager Jeff Korth has sent along the prospects

Cougar caught asleep in George back yard

Tranquilized, released

GEORGE — A 113-pound male cougar was found sleeping on a patio in George.