Another productive hunting spot near Moses Lake is near the pioneer town of Gloyd. Take Stratford Road north out of Moses Lake to Road 12. Take a left on Road 12 and you should be headed west. Drive past the Block 40 Clubhouse and other houses. Eventually the paved road will turn to gravel, but continue due west. Road 12 makes a turn to the right or north, but before turning park in one of the two parking lots near this spot. There are some trees to the southwest of these parking lots. I have shot a fair share of pheasants around those trees and in the brush of the area. Drive northwest on Road 12 when back in the vehicle. At the end of the road is a barrier and parking lot. From here walk north and west to Magpie Lake, a long and narrow lake which is capable of hiding ducks along the shoreline.

A little more north and west is Homestead Lake, which is also long and narrow, but is longer than and not as narrow as Magpie. Homestead has a dam at the south end and drains into Crab Creek, which is a ways south and west of the dam.

If planned correctly, an outing in this area could be a day-long affair. The lakes and Crab Creek provide hours of hunting all by themselves, but this is the area known as the Gloyd Seeps, as there are several areas of running water, or there is at some time during the year. In fact, this general area has been productive because there always seems to be a patch or two of running water when most other places are frozen.

Imagine stopping at the first parking lot and hunting pheasant and perhaps quail. Then going to the other parking lot and hunting the lakes. Magpie is fed by drainage water and so is Homestead.

Hunters could walk the east edge of Crab Creek and jump ducks or geese. I shot my first goose in this area. I have even taken three duck decoys and placed them in an area of open water on the creek while eating lunch.

It would be a good idea to check this area out on Google Maps. However at this site Homestead is listed as Lake Lyon and Magpie is listed as Glyn Lake. How they ever came up with these names I don't know, but plan to tell them about the incorrect names.

As always, have fun, but be careful out there.

Nominations open for Inland Fish Policy Advisory Group

Fish and Wildlife is seeking nominations through Jan. 25 for membership on the Inland Fish Policy Advisory Group.

Up to 15 qualified individuals will be chosen to serve on the advisory group for 2013 and 2014. Those selected will provide guidance to Fish and Wildlife on statewide issues related to management of inland fish species, such as trout, bass, panfish and kokanee. They also serve as an important communication link between Fish and Wildlife and its constituents.

Advisors should have a broad interest in inland fish management and the ability to communicate effectively with large segments of the public.

The advisory group meets approximately three times each year. Advisors are asked periodically to comment on written materials throughout the year. Advisors serve for a term of two years and can be reappointed. Appointments become effective Feb. 1, 2013. Current members are encouraged to reapply. Advisors do not receive direct compensation for their work.

Any group or individual can submit a nomination. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominees do not need to be affiliated with an organized group. Nominations must include the following information: The nominee's name, address and telephone number; The nominee's affiliations, if any; The name, address and telephone number of any organization submitting a nomination; Experience, including the type of experience, and any species or areas of interest, as well as references.

Nominations must be received by Jan. 25. Nominations may be submitted to Bruce Bolding, WDFW Fish Management Division, by mail: 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA, 98501; or email: Bruce.Bolding@dfw.wa.gov.