Waterfowl season has finished. As the 2012-2013 three and one half month journey began I must admit I had a subtle feeling of dread. Those early cold mornings, trying to hunt in the fog....... However as the last nine days began I found myself wishing the season would last longer. Those south winds with flight after flight of quality mallards, allowing limit level shooting, watching geese being coaxed to our decoys, witnessing the first beautiful morning light and especially helping a new hunter enjoy a prime hunt that they will hopefully never forget. I have many wonderful memories from this season that will stay with me and I look forward, impatiently, for next season to begin.

We now move into preparing for the hope of an early spring. With Groundhog Day right around the corner we hope that it will bring good news. An early spring to me, means bank fishing for trout in the Seep Lakes below O'Sullivan Dam, trolling Potholes Reservoir for early walleye and then when our surface water temp's in the west arm of the sand dunes reach 45 degrees, flipping for the first largemouth of the year.

Everyone-one enjoy Super Bowl Sunday with lots of good friends and great appetizers! Even though we do not have the Sea Hawks to root for it will still be a very exciting game for all of us. Be safe and may the best team win!

If you are looking for something fun to do for your sweetheart on Valentine' Day, The Beach House at MarDon is having a dinner special.

Sweetheart's Dinner Deal $40/ per couple includes

Start with french bread and champagne, followed by an 8 oz. baseball steak with bleu cheese butter, salad, cheddar bacon smashed potatoes and a bowl of steamer clams to share. Finish with a heart-shaped brownie sundae with raspberry puree.

This special is good Feb. 14 only.

Call (509) 346-9688 for reservations.