Columbia Basin Bridal Expo leads to her dream wedding
MOSES LAKE - It was February, and Amaris Suarez had a wedding date for August but no plan.
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Health, Wellness Expo helps people stay healthy
MOSES LAKE - The major healthcare providers of Central Washington will meet under one roof on Saturday for the first Central Washington Health and Wellness Expo. The event will be held at the Big Bend Community College ATEC building from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature information, giveaways …
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Freedom Wrestling Academy ends freestyle season in Tacoma Dome
Freedom Wrestling Academy's folkstyle season has come to an end. The final tournament of the season ended at the Folkstyle State Tournament in the Tacoma Dome.
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Reflections of a year gone by
It's time for the last column for the year. This is a chance to reflect on the happenings of the past 52 weeks.
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Gloyd Seeps provides hunting opportunities
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 …
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Wilson Creek flood of 1957 proved especially bad
Spring flooding is a part of Wilson Creek history. The flood of 1957 was an especially bad one. Read on.
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Last-minute Christmas gifts for outdoor minded people
OK everyone, there are only four more days until Christmas; Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. It seems strange to be discussing last-minute gift ideas with so much time. Usually this column is published on the 22 or 23 of December.
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Hunting sand dunes can be productive
A favorite spot to hunt from high school until the present is the sand dune area south of I-90 across from the old Moses Lake State Park. Cross over the overpass and park in a safe spot alongside the road.
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First 4-H club in Ephrata focused on sewing
The Grant County Historical Society has compiled several volumes of Grant County history. The books are available for purchase at the Historical Society Museum gift shop in Ephrata.
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Knives make an all-encompassing gift
This is the third of a four-part series about Christmas shopping for outdoor-minded people.
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Steelhead, whitefish closed on select rivers
Steelhead fisheries on the upper Columbia River closed one hour after sunset on Dec. 1 from Wells Dam to the Highway 173 Bridge at Brewster and on the Wenatchee, Icicle, Entiat, and Methow rivers.
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Bread flop floated down Wilson Creek, stuck on bridge
Wilson Creek area history
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Camping, fishing items make first-class Christmas gifts
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Rattlesnakes cause fright at rock ledge near Ephrata
Rattlesnakes have long been a part of Columbia Basin history. Thelma Billngsley Nicks found a cave full one day. Read on.
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Turkey hunting continues
Hey folks, this is a super hunt for beginning hunters. The hunt area is expanded this year from years past. Take advantage of the opportunity.
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Christmas gifts for outdoor-minded people
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Hardships for family include fire and auto accidents
House and barn fires are experienced hardships, besides the rigors of everyday life in the early part of the last century. Read on.
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Consider a Discover Pass as a holiday gift
The Discover Pass was a controversial idea in the beginning, to say the least. Prospective buyers stayed away in droves. After the pass was allowed to be used on two vehicles, the idea was more readily accepted.
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Thoughts for the time of year
It's proper to pause a few times each year to contemplate the moment, the time of year. Perhaps it's my nature to reflect more than most.
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Sheep herds walked to mountains for summer pasture
The Grant County Historical Society has compiled several volumes of Grant County history. The books are available for purchase at the Historical Society Museum gift shop in Ephrata.
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Shrub planting party to take place this weekend
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Lani and I notch tags
This is the last of a three-part series about the 2012 deer-hunting season.
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The Shivaree: noisy serenade a lost wedding tradition
It is spelled Charivari, Chivaree or Shivaree, depending upon which part of the world it becomes an event. Usually it is a gathering of town's people outside of the house of a newly married couple.
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Thomas called to duty; Lani and I continue hunt
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Tree planting this weekend; volunteers needed
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Submission deadline for photo book nears; don't miss it
There were some complaints when the last CBH picture book was published. No, these complaints didn't have anything to do with what appeared in the book, but rather the fact some people didn't take the time to submit photos in their possession. Their families were left out.
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Notes from deer camp 2012
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Methow steelheading good, according to Redwine
The Redwines, Tera and Virgil, enjoy fishing the Methow River. They fished the river last weekend with good success, catching at least one fish. Virgil was fishing about six miles from the mouth of the Columbia River, using a six-weight fly fishing rod. He was using a strike indicator with …
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Thelma Billingsley Nicks remembers Western Flyer sleds
Many a youth remembers sledding down the hills of the Columbia Basin and hot chocolate being served to warm everyone after time on the snow. Well, so does Thelma Billingsley Nicks in her story about Ephrata. Read on.
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Advancing technology wiped out blacksmith shop, ice shed
Oh technology...It is great, yes, but takes away items familiar with us, such as the Wilson Creek blacksmith shop and ice shed. Some of us remember rotary phones, some don't. Try to explain a rotary telephone to your grandkids. Read on.
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Advancing technology wiped out blacksmith shop, ice shed
Oh technology...It is great, yes, but takes away items familiar with us, such as the Wilson Creek blacksmith shop and ice shed. Some of us remember rotary phones, some don't. Try to explain a rotary telephone to your grandkids. Read on.
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Opening weekend reported to be good
Sometimes it is difficult to retrieve information from Fish and Wildlife. Sometimes it is not their fault.
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Preventing elk from damaging orchards
This is the last of a three-part series about controlling problem elk on orchard lands near Wenatchee.
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Your photos needed for CBH historical book due by Christmas
This is your chance, don't miss out. The first CBH picture book was a great success and has become a treasured keepsake for those who own the book. The CBH is now in the process of assembling the second edition, known as Volume Two, which will make the perfect companion …
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Tomorrow: big day for area hunters
Oct. 13, 2012 is a big day for Columbia Basin hunters. The modern firearm general deer season opens in most of the state. Also the duck, coot, snipe and Canada goose seasons open.
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Damage-causing elk caught inside fence
This is the second of a three-part series about controlling problem elk on orchard lands.
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Emma arrives from Sweden, meets Ben in Coulee Country
After the wedding, a shivaree began the life of Emma and Ben Lane. Say, any interesting shivaree stories out there? Read on.
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Hunting season will not close for fires
A check of the weather website shows no rain is forecast for the next week or so. This is good news for hay farmers with alfalfa on the ground, but hunters want rain.
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Master hunters assist orchardists in controlling elk
This is the first of a two-part series about controlling problem game animals on agricultural lands.
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Next CBH historical picture book due out before Christmas
Tera Redwine needs your help. She is working to gather photos for another historical picture book. Remember the Herald published one in... Well has it been 14 years ago already? Contact Tera Redwine at the Herald at 765-4561 to have your photos included.
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Fish and Wildlife kills offending wolves
Fish and Wildlife said they would take action when necessary. Action has been taken, but was it timely? Read on.
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Hunting a valuable tool in wildlife management
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Youth hunts on tap this weekend
The time is nigh. The youth hunts, for several species of birds, takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Read on.
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Donna liked sewing and Marilyn enjoyed cooking
4-H was educating youngsters when Donna and Marilyn were growing up. Marilyn liked to bake and Donna was fond of sewing. If Emma was away when the girls arrived home from school, she could expect ...Well, read on.
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A message to future outdoor-minded people
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Holm's train restored
WASILLA, ALASKA - Monte Holm's old steam whistle is about to blow again.
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Wolf faces execution, but is saved by President Lincoln
The Grant County Historical Society has compiled several volumes of Grant County history. The books are available for purchase at the Historical Society Museum gift shop in Ephrata.
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Hunting word of day: Canada geese the target
Interesting point about reading the Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons pamphlet; a hunter has to wonder if all of the wording is correct. Take for example the dates of the first September Canada goose hunt since 2008.
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A look at the upcoming waterfowl and upland seasons
At least four pamphlets are published each year for the benefit of outdoor-minded people. The spring turkey hunting pamphlet is comprised of the least amount of pages.
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Mary Ellen Smith offers English advice, full of humor
The mini bus pulled up in front of my neighbor's house. Bill and Margaret McKinney were curbside in short order as the door opened and the driver brought the wheelchair down to ground level.
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Plenty of hunting seasons underway
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George passes and leaves big boots and a deep hole
My friend, George Wilson, passed away a week and two days ago. My wife, Garnet, and I met George and his wife, Mabel, during their volunteer efforts at the Potholes Ducks Unlimited banquets.
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Archery deer and elk seasons begin
Tomorrow, Sept. 1, is a big day in the hunting world, as several hunting seasons are set to open. Dennis note: I want to go after doves close to home, but a grouse hunt or two during September is warranted. As I have mentioned before, would be great to combine …
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Outdoor adventures are a part of John Michael Montgomery's life
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Archery deer and elk seasons about to begin
A week from tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 1, is a banner day for hunting in Washington State. Several hunting seasons begin on the date.
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A few minutes with John Michael Montgomery
Part one of a two-part Q and A series
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Samuel Billingsley raised a family of 17 children
Large families were common in the old days. Samuel Billingsley raised a family of 17 children, having 10 with his first wife, Ruth, and seven with his second wife, Elizabeth. You see Ruth and Elizabeth were good friends, so before Ruth died, she asked her husband to marry Elizabeth and …
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Mourning dove and forest grouse season to open in two weeks
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Helping prevent fires in the Great Outdoors
The recent Cle Elum wildfire has brought my focus this week back to preventing wildfires. The word recent is misused in this instance.
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Fish and Wildlife uses lethal force on cattle-killing wolves
The question was, will they really kill a wolf if necessary? Indeed they will and now they have. Fish and Wildlife officers have killed a wolf from a pack in northeast Washington.
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Waterfowl seasons set for 2012
The Fish and Wildlife commission has set the 2012 waterfowl hunting seasons during a public meeting on Aug. 3 and 4 in Olympia.
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Covered wagon still mode of transportation in early 1900s
Although we think of a covered wagon as a mode of transportation during the mid to late 1800s, such as wagon was used to move the Knopps to the Palouse country in 1916. Read on.
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Aunt Kate traveled to France to visit son's grave
Although a difficult journey to undertake, Aunt Kate traveled to France to visit World War I battlefields and cemeteries, including the one where her son is buried. Read on.
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Salmon fishing and bear hunting season begins
We have a couple salmon fishing seasons opening tomorrow and the bear hunting season started Wednesday, Aug. 1, in several Game Management Units. Read on.
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Solving a big problem in orchard country
Solving a problem takes time. It may take a few seconds or years to resolve, depending upon the situation.
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Double decker became bribe for pinochle game
Playing pinochle was a favorite pastime of Zach Finney, but when the table was a player short, a bribe was in order. Read on.
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Public input sought about proposed lake treatment
Fish and Wildlife is set to rehabilitate three lakes in eastern Washington with rotenone. The lakes are Fish Lake in Spokane County, Little Beaver Lake in Okanogan County and Burke Lake in Grant County. The treatments are proposed for this fall to remove species ranging from brown bullhead to northern …
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Surplus fish and wildlife offered to anglers and hunters
A press release arrived in my inbox on Tuesday announcing boat limits are now allowed during the Baker Lake sockeye season. This is a change to the way most fishing is allowed in Washington State.
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Fresh News From MarDon
Hot Mid-July weather has warmed up surface water temperatures at Potholes Reservoir to 80F and the water elevation currently sits at 1,040 Ft., roughly 7 feet below full pool. To me this means two things; enjoyable summer swimming on the sand dunes or the Mardon Resort Beach, and especially topwater …
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Sisters live up to their billing
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Aunt Kate assisted others during flu epidemic
The flu epidemic of 1918 and 1919 killed millions, so say 130 million, of people around the world. Aunt Kate assisted many of the people of the greater Big Bend Country. Read on.
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Pygmy rabbit recovery efforts continue
The rabbit scampered under the boardwalk near the front door of the Grant County Historical Society Museum.
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Kirchners worked wheat harvest in Eastern Washington
Many hands were once needed for the wheat harvest in Eastern Washington. Besides working the threshing rigs, meals needed to be prepared on the spot and all of the workers needed to be fed. The Kirchners were a part of several harvests while working for various thrashing outfits. Read on.
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Fresh News From MarDon!
If you are a bass fisherman that loves the "topwater" bite, now is the time to fish the Potholes Reservoir. If the term "toilet-flush" means the noise when a jumbo bass explodes on a topwater bait then this summer at Potholes is for you. Now is the time to steal …
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Campfire cautions are prudent
Campfires are an important part of the outdoor scene. Time spent around the fire will be remembered for a lifetime. However, besides the three essential components of fire; heat, fuel and oxygen, common sense is necessary to produce a safe campfire.
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Sisters on the Fly tour tomorrow
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Fall hunts weighs heavy on my mind
The first hunt on my agenda is the master hunter elk hunt in Elk Area 3911 and 3912, plus Game Management Unit 371,
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Aunt Kate tells of the Cleveland Panic of 1893
We are experiencing an economic crisis these days, but this is nothing similar to the Cleveland Panic of 1893. Settlers used parched wheat, rye or barley for coffee, vegetables were scarce, fruit was obtained by a trip of several days to a fruit ranch; times were tough as Aunt Kate …
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Food preservation classes of interest in 1950 and today too
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Release of some salmon required on upper Columbia
The release of all chinook and sockeye with external floy tags and/or with one or more holes, round, approximately 1/4 inch diameter, punched in the caudal (tail) fin is mandatory from July 1 through Oct. 15.
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The fall hunt is close at hand, time make preparations
The special hunt permit drawings have been held and the results have been published. Joe and Sam know they will be hunting branched-antlered elk,
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Sisters on the Fly coming to fairgrounds
We had the privilege of touring a few of these trailers when they were camping at Steamboat Rock State Park a few weeks ago. We will also stop by to see the trailers at this event. We can't imagine anyone would be disappointed. See you there.
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Variations on camp cooking convenient
Camp cooking is an art. Not only is the cook required to prepare edible meals three times a day, the cook must contend with using a different type of heat source than used at home.
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Special hunt drawing results available
The much-anticipated news for hunters who submitted applications for 2012 special-hunt permits is at hand. The results of this year's hunt permit drawing is now available on the Fish and Wildlife website.
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Jonathan Burdick awarded $1,000 Daedalian scholarship
A couple of months ago, this column featured a scholarship offered by the Spokane Chapter of the Order of Daedalians, which is designated as Flight 41.
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Gardening is part of my outdoor experience
My friend Bill Witt is to blame for my thoughts about gardening at this time of year. The garden is planted. Tomatoes are already flowering, sweet onions are growing and so are other vegetables.
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Historical Society Museum open house tomorrow
MOSES LAKE - Go back in history.
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Fishing Kids day is tomorrow
This is the perfect weekend for family fun. First attend the Fishing Kids event at Cascade Park. The cost is $5, but this is a minimal amount for the benefits received by the participants ages 5 through 14. Each angler will be entitled to a two-fish limit, a photo with …
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Outdoor survival an important skill
MOSES LAKE - Those who venture into the Great Outdoors should realize the chance of becoming lost is certainly real. Once or twice a year it is my responsibility to discuss this possibility and what to do when it happens. Entire books have been published about outdoor survival. There is …
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Tentative goose banding project scheduled
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Keller family part of German migration west by train
Many of the German families came west by train in the early 1900s. Many of these were part of the Russian-German, or was it German-Russian immigrants. The story of the Keller family was typical of the hard work used to establish farms and ranches in the Greater Columbia Basin. Read …
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Day on refuge provides wildlife viewing opportunities
This is the second to a two-part series about a volunteer project to measure the water level of 11 lakes on the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.
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Alfalfa needed for pygmy rabbit project
The following was received from James A Chandler, Wildlife Volunteer Program Manager for Fish and Wildlife:
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Fresh News From MarDon: Walleye soon, Bass Tournament Results
MARDON RESORT - Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend! As you are relaxing by the lake, in the mountains or in your back yard, be thankful to our military personnel that work 24/7 to allow us the simple freedom we enjoy each day, and may God Bless America.
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Aunt Kate receives teaching certificate, pursues career
Aunt Kate needed to take the teachers' examination in order to pursue the job of teacher in the Big Bend Country of Eastern Washington. The trip required two days travel each way and ...well, read on.
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Monthly volunteer effort requires trip through refuge
This is the first of a two-part series about a volunteer project to measure the water level of 11 lakes on the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.
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Fresh News from MarDon
MARDON RESORT - We have been getting mixed reports on Walleye action this past week. With daytime highs in the high 70's and 80's this should be really heating up. The best action this past week has been early morning or just before dark.
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Special hunt permit applications deadline is midnight
The deadline is midnight tonight and the options are plenty. Special hunt permit applications are pursued as a chance to take a special animal or take part in a special hunt.
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Ray Kelby tells of special care for Granddaughter Judy
Ray Kelby tells of angling to get what he needed to support his family during his life. But he didn't need to angle for assistance from the community for support of his special needs Granddaughter Judy and he was grateful. Read on.
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Camping with Witt family always memorable
Bill Witt proposed the event several months ago.
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Fresh news from MarDon
The 2012 Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic was a great success. This year we had 66 teams participate in this fishing tournament. We only had 1 team report no fish caught on the first day of competition, which is really low. So overall we had wonderful weather and fishing all …
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Atomic bombs of big concern in the Cold War era
Today we try to construct buildings to withstand the effects of earthquakes and tidal waves, but in the 1950s the concern was the Cold War and the possibility of atomic bombs hitting American cities. Read on.
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Lowland Lakes Fishing Season opener results continued
Last week we didn't have room to finish the summary of the opening day results, presented by Biologist Chad Jackson. Read on for the rest of the information.
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New fishing and hunting pamphlets require study
Two new pamphlets require angler and hunter study. The new Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet became effective May 1, and will continue to be the angling guide through April 30, 2013.
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Fresh News From MarDon: 2012 Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic
MARDON RESORT - The 2012 Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic is this weekend, May 5 and 6. Friday evening we provide a free dinner to all our competitors and their families as well as our sponsors. This walleye fishing tournament is open to the public. Registration ends at 7 p.m. …
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Aunt Kate's letter related life on homestead
During the Grant County Centennial I came to know Aunt Kate through photos and some of her writings. Today Aunt Kate's granddaughter, Kay Evans, shares a letter Aunt Kate wrote about her experiences. Read on.
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Lowland fishing season opener shows promise
Each year Fish and Wildlife published a forecast of what anglers should find in area lakes. After the opening day, they also publish a summary of the opening day results.
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Experiencing days of education and friendship
Last week my wife, Garnet, and I traveled to Bend, OR to attend the 2012 Annual Northwest Outdoor Writers' Association Conference. We are both members. The drive was between six and seven hours in length, a long time on the road for us.
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Time is short, but scholarship still possible
Time is short, but applying is still possible. This is a scholarship for the flight students, in the area, such as at Big Bend. If you are reading this for the first time, don't delay, but hurry to the website and apply. Read on.
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Fresh News From MarDon: Bass tournament over
MARDON RESORT - The 2012 Potholes Open Bass Tournament was fished by 121 teams of two. The Potholes Bass Club did an excellent job of running this event for the 33rd year. Many gracious sponsors donated items to enhance this wonderful event.
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Lowland lakes fishing season opens tomorrow
The big opening each year is called the lowland lakes opener. This includes Blue, Park, Deep lakes in the Sun Lakes area, plus a few others scattered around the Columbia Basin. The big day is tomorrow, April 28.
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Reflections on the first camping trip
There are times when letting go of an event or adventure is difficult for me. Our first camping trip is one such case.
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Kay Evans continues with history of Hartline
The history of our greater Columbia Basin towns and cities fascinates me. Today we hear more of the history of Hartline. Read on.
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Crab Creek Riders mini-clinic next Saturday
Calling all members and prospective members of the Crab Creek Riders; the first event of the year is not far away. Read on.
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First camping trip to Steamboat Rock State Park
Raindrops are making a rhythmic noise at they hit the roof of the travel trailer. The pitter-patter sound provides a good, positive and secure feeling. This part of the Great Outdoors is welcome no matter if in a tent, a building with a metal roof or in our travel trailer.
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April 1 opener results continued
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Daedalian Flight 41 offers flight scholarship
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Garnet stocked the trailer
This is the second part of a multi-part series about preparing the camping trailer for spring camping.
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Now is the time to purchase a new fishing license
The Washington fishing license anglers had last Saturday is out of date. They expired at midnight March 31. In order to continue fishing legally, anglers 15 years of age and older must purchase a 2012-13 license. Licenses and permits are available online, by phone, at 1-866-246-9453, and from sporting goods …
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Chicken killing mule provided food for Slim and his brother
Seldom does a mule provide as valuable as one Slim and his brother used to help George Horner during harvest. Read on.
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Fresh News From MarDon: Spring is in the air
MARDON RESORT - As mid-April rapidly approaches, spring is in the air. We are enjoying having some kiddos here at the resort this week with some schools having spring break. We have seen some nice trout from some of the April 1 opening lakes.
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Spring camping on the agenda
This is the first of a two-part series about preparing a travel trailer for spring camping.
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Youth turkey season next weekend
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Fresh News From MarDon: Fishing and Birdwatching
MARDON RESORT - Bird watchers from all over the Northwest are calling to find out information about the Sandhill Cranes. The 2012 Sandhill Crane Festival has been great for our area and turning many citizens on to that birding potential in the Potholes Recreation Area.
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Maj. Gen. Richardson; a chaplain using humor
On March 2, my wife, Garnet, and I traveled to Fairchild Air Force Base for lunch. This wasn't just any ordinary lunch, but, rather, 92d Air Refueling Wing 2012 National Prayer Luncheon.
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The life of a wolf
Wolves are again living in Washington State. At the present time, there are no federal or state plans to reintroduce the animals into the state.
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Elkins' Bremerton Amtrak adventure continues
This column welcomes other travel journals from readers about their adventures around the Pacific Northwest. The story can be short or long; a fishing trip to the ocean or a camping trip to the Blue Mountains.
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Fresh News From MarDon: Spring Events
MARDON RESORT - Spring has arrived, on the calendar at least. The weather has been another story.
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Sandhill Crane Festival continues through Sunday
The Greater Othello Chamber of Commerce and the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge have teamed up to bring us another Othello Sandhill Crane Festival, centered at the Othello High School. As in years past, the festival will offer a series of tours to view the birds and lectures to participants about …
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Five wolf packs currently in Washington
This is the second of three columns about wolves in Washington State.
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Spring turkey opener one month away
The 2012 Wild Turkey Spring Season pamphlet is now available in sporting goods stores. The spring season dates are April 15 through May 31. The hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
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Kelby travels the world before serving as Wilson Creek Postmaster
The Rev. David H. Crawford compiled and published a history of families in and surrounding Wilson Creek titled, "Family Memories of Wilson Creek Area." The book was printed in 1978, which was the 75th anniversary of the town. David's son, John Crawford, has given permission for those memories to be …
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Wolf plan is acceptable, so far
This is the first of a multi-part series about wolves in Washington.
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Yamamoto wins big at Burke Lake Fishing Derby
Information is sketchy from the Quincy area about the trout derby held at nearby Burke Lake last Saturday. The big winner was Calvin Yamamoto, a Quincy resident, who caught a tagged fish worth $2,000.
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March 1 opener sees lower turnout, but still a winner
My wife, Garnet, and I drove to Martha Lake in the afternoon and found several people fishing and around seven parties with established campsites.
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Tormenting brother gets Slim Jolly the switch
Teasing siblings has been a family ritual since the beginning of time. Slim Jolly continued the practice and then feels the switch. Read on.
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Burke Lake tournament scheduled for tomorrow
We would have brought this to your attention in early February, but just learned about it ourselves. The 2012 Quincy Valley Trout Derby is scheduled to begin tomorrow morning at sunrise and continue until 1 p.m.
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First opening day of the year for several lakes
Today is the first day of March, yes, but it is also known as the March 1 Opener, meaning several lakes will open to fishing today.
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Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting two weeks away
As much as we hate going to meetings, this one may be of interest to all outdoor-minded people, especially those who hunt and fish, but also those who are interested in the wolf situation.
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Mr. and Mrs. Niels Johnsen immigrated from Denmark
The story of the Niels Johnsen family seems to be typical of an immigrant family arriving from a foreign country and settling in the Columbia Basin. Toward the end of the story, this may be this week or next, see if you can spot a name familiar to most people …
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Year 21 completed, on to year 22
The Columbia Basin contains an abundance of activities for outdoor-minded people. Hunting, fishing, birding, camping, hiking, geocaching, biking, wildlife viewing to name a few. My job has been to help you, the reader, learn more about these activities and how to participate.
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Fresh News From MarDon: Fishing without waiting
MARDON RESORT - Why wait for the April 1 opener when limits are being caught right now. As recently as yesterday limits of nice rainbows have been coming out of the Seep Lakes. The weather in late February & early March always seems to be irregular but the trout fishing …
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Harmless pranks can provide chuckles for all
During the past four weeks several pranks have been presented in the Thursday outdoors column. Others have contributed pranks they have pulled on others or experienced themselves.
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Today is first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count
The 2012 Great Backyard Bird Count begins today. The count will last for four days with the last day on Monday, Feb. 20. This count is a big deal in our book. It is a chance to participate in an international event and the rules only require a participant to …
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Larry Little tells his side
John Walsh and I were fellow members of the Moses Lake High School Great Class of 1965. We both ended up at the same place and the same time in Vietnam in 1968.
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Sheriff Jones to speak at the Heritage Meeting next Tuesday
If you have found a bit of time on your hands and need a worthwhile effort to explore, check out the Grant County Historical Society. The monthly board meeting is coming up next week followed by the Heritage Meeting. The public is invited and encouraged to attend both meetings. Read …
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Great backyard bird count only one week away
MOSES LAKE - Mark your calendar: Friday, Feb. 17 through Monday, Feb. 20. These are the dates of the 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. The event is a joint effort lead by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. Other partners include Bird Studies Canada and …
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Appropriate co-conspirators necessary
This is the third of a four-part series about fun and harmless pranks.
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Elsie James attended the Hoover School near Krupp
We elders have heard stories of attending one-room schools when our grandparents were growing up, 80 to 100 years ago. The potbellied stove was used to keep the room warm. The teacher used it to warm Elsie's feet. Read on.
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Wildlife viewing, upcoming bird count makes for family-oriented fun
We beat the drum for wildlife viewing often. The activity is interesting and fun, plus it is suitable for a young family. The upcoming Backyard bird count is also a fun time and lasts for four days. Read on.
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Setting up my best prank ever
Over the years, from the time I was a youngster, to recent days, many pranks, tricks, shenanigans, jokes and hoaxes have taken place within my viewing range. Most have been a part of family fun, but not all.
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Duck, goose hunting ends this Sunday
The bird hunting seasons are coming to an end, but other seasons continue for a few more days to a couple of months. Read on.
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Service at parking business provides breath of fresh air
My wife, Garnet, and I believe in follow and observe the "Shop Locally" slogan. However, there are times when conducting business 100 miles away from home is necessary, such as needing to leave our vehicle in Spokane during an out-of-town trip.
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Harmless pranks; a family tradition
This is the first of a three-part series about harmless family pranks.
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Winter driving tips from 'The Old Hay Hauler'
MOSES LAKE - I was once asked to explain how I had managed to drive for all those years over all manner of roads and weather conditions, without having had an accident. I couldn't think of anything intelligent to say at the time, but having given it some thought over …
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Public meetings to discuss northeast elk plan
Fish and Wildlife has scheduled three meetings to discuss and take public comment on the draft northeast Washington elk management plan. The plan which has been revised and is subject to additional revision in response to hunter input regarding elk numbers.
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Fresh News From MarDon: Waterfowl Season and Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show
MARDON RESORT - The 2011-2012 waterfowl season has been extremely challenging. Simply, the Pacific Flyway in central Washington has been without the forecasted number of waterfowl. However, we continue to find good hunts for both ducks and geese. Our business, The Duck Taxi, has hunted Potholes Reservoir five mornings in …
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Grant County enjoyed fun on the ice in the 1940s
The Herald recorded fun on the ice of Moses Lake during the 1940s. We could be having the same type of fun, if only our winters were a bit colder. Not sure I want it to happen, but there was sure fun on the ice through the 1960s. Read on.
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Skating on the lake was once a common pastime
Who else remembers skating parties on Moses Lake? When in high school it was a common practice to head out to Ed Ibe's house where we would scrape the snow from the ice, build a fire in a 55-gallon drum, drink hot chocolate and try to stay upright on the …
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Master Hunter application period now open
The Master Hunter Permit Program application period is now open and will continue through Feb. 15. All requirements of the program must be completed by Nov. 15 of this year. Look for complete MHPP details in next week's outdoors column.
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A chance to give back to the outdoors
Readers who have followed this column for a few years will know the first column of each year is a call to arms.
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Make the best of 2012
MOSES LAKE - With 2011 winding down fast and 2012 heading our way, take a few minutes to reflect on the old year, but concentrate on the new year. Think of ways to make your actions positive. When faced with a negative situation change it to a positive situation. Just …
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Jan. 2 is last day for hatchery steelhead, whitefish angling
MOSES LAKE - Impact on wild steelhead is given as the reason for the closures of hatchery steelhead and whitefish fishing on the upper Columbia River and several tributaries. The last day for these fisheries will be Jan. 2 from Rock Island Dam to Chief Joseph Dam, as well as …
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The end of another good year
Wow, an entire 52 weeks have passed since writing the last end-of-year column. This is an annual event and provides a chance to reflect on the events of the past year.
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Last-minute Christmas shopping is at hand
Life in the Columbia Basin is full of opportunities for outdoor adventures. Fishing, bird watching, camping, outdoor cooking, hunting, wildlife viewing all are possible and most of these undertakings can be accomplished during the same trip.
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Howard Hirschel remembers dust storm of 1931
Wilson Creek History
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Payne or Paine found, lost again
The story last week, about Dave Helms finding a sit of shooting sticks at the Boyd Mordhorst Shooting Range, was productive. Payne or Paine called me. He did tell me several of his friends have contacted him about the story in this column last week and he was, indeed, the …
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Fresh News From MarDon: Great time for field hunting
MARDON RESORT - Water fowlers that enjoy field hunting are overjoyed with some single digit temperatures. It was 8 degrees on Thursday. All we need now is about six inches of snow to really improve the field hunting.
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U.S. Highway 10 in Cle Elum paved in 1949
While this column doesn't usually wander too far from the Columbia Basin, there are times when it is interesting to do so. Imagine a time when smaller Washington State towns had only dirt streets. Now imagine as these towns, one by one, paved the downtown streets or at least one …
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Still plenty of time to shop for outdoor-minded people
This is the third of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.
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Engine 557 started as a workhorse for WWII
MOSES LAKE - During the World War II, the United States Army Transport Corps was called upon to provide a heavy freight steam locomotive for use in Europe and Africa.
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Howard Robert Hirschel recalls growing up with Grandpa Adam
Wilson Creek History
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Use caution when on the ice
Ice fishing can be fun. Erect a shelter of some sort and spend the day fishing for trout, walleye, bass, perch, burbot and any other finned creature available in Columbia Basin waters.
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Christmas shopping deadline 17 days away
This is the second of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.
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Fresh News from MarDon: Waterfowl and deer at Potholes
MARDON RESORT - The Potholes Recreation Area has numerous outdoor resources. Including hunting for waterfowl, upland game and incredible mule deer in the Desert and Desert A Units.
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Ed Harvill's home in Ephrata grew as he did
Columbia Basin history
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Plan now for wildlife viewing, Christmas Bird Count
A favorite family-oriented outdoor activity is wildlife watching. A favorite annual trip for my wife, Garnet, and me is a trip to Steamboat Rock State Park for this very reason.
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Christmas 25 days away: enjoy the shopping
This is the first of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.
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Thankful, yes
Simply put, I'm thankful to be alive.
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Master Hunter Program
What is the Master Hunter Permit Program? As stated by Fish and Wildlife: "The Master Hunter Permit Program is designed to promote responsible hunting. In addition to training, the program emphasizes safe, lawful and ethical hunting priorities while upholding the highest standards. The program offers an opportunity for conscientious, committed …
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Master Hunter Advisory Group seeks members
Fish and Wildlife is accepting letters of interest through Dec. 18 for membership on the department's Master Hunter Advisory Group.
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Fresh News From MarDon: Waterfowl and Walleye
MARDON RESORT - Here in the Potholes Recreation Area we are seeing much improved waterfowl hunting with some winter weather. Also Walleye fishing on the MarDon Dock has begun. Only overnight guests are allowed to fish off the dock at night.
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Discover Pass volunteer projects continue to be elusive
The rules state: Volunteers who work 24 hours or more on approved projects are eligible for a complimentary Discover Pass.
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Ed Harvill relates the story of his parents in an interview
Columbia Basin history
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Outdoor lovers share similar interests
This is the second of a two-part series about a 2006 wildlife-related survey.
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Fresh News from MarDon
MARDON RESORT - Some below 20 degree temperatures in central Eastern Washington have arrived!
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Upcoming hunting seasons
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Northern birds still absent in the Columbia Basin
Latest waterfowl news to reach this desk indicates waterfowl hunters are still waiting for the northern birds to reach the Columbia Basin. This means the ducks are on the way, but the bulk have not arrived.
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Hunters on the decline
This is a two-part series about the future of hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing.
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Youth Outdoors Auction pays off big dividends
All of us want to assist our youth learn about the Great Outdoors. Sometimes several people combine efforts with the results benefiting several youth. Such an effort is explained below. Read on.
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Cooking in the Great Outdoors
It has been said many times, "Food tastes better in the outdoors." The assessment is easy to agree with, of course, but the reason the statement may be true includes several possible details.
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Upcoming Bird Season
MARDON RESORT - As November approaches Pintail, Green-Winged Teal, Goldeneye, Redheads and Large Western Mallards are showing the beginning of the migration of birds from the north. Even Bluebills in groups of 50 are showing in the Potholes Recreation Area recently. (Remember Bluebills may not be harvested until December 1, …
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John Dills recounts stories about bachelor homesteaders
Wilson Creek History
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Success great, depending upon location
From local biologists about the opening weekend, Oct. 15 and 16
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Death was only a heartbeat away from my kill
This is the last of a two-part series about deer hunting 2011.
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Comments requested about upcoming sportfishing season
Fish and Wildlife is requesting written public comments through Dec. 30 on rule proposals for the 2012-13 sportfishing season in Washington. Besides written comments, public meetings have been scheduled to discuss the rule proposals and accept comments.
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Weather brings Northern Birds to Central Washington.
MARDON RESORT - Our opening of Waterfowl Season was the weakest production of ducks in recent memory. The Feds have been counting waterfowl for 56 years and the counts for the 2011/12 Waterfowl Season are the highest they have been in 42 years. So we are all looking forward to …
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Coho salmon fishery continues
The coho salmon fisheries, which opened Oct. 5, continue on the Wenatchee, Methow and Icicle rivers through a scheduled closure of Oct. 31.
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John Dills recounts stories about bachelor homesteaders
Columbia Basin history
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Annual deer camp as beautiful, magical as ever
This is the first of a two-part series about deer hunting in 2011.
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Several hunting seasons open on Saturday
This is it, the opening of several hunting seasons, such as:
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Lunch with the Troops; second to the last event
The next Lunch with the Troops event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. The luncheon will take place at the Porterhouse Steakhouse in Moses Lake.
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The excitement of preparing for the hunt
MOSES LAKE - The modern firearm deer hunting season begins this Saturday in most of Washington State. Hunters may use a modern firearm, archery equipment or a muzzleloader during this hunt.
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Checking on essential items for a hunting backpack
A hunter needs to have certain items along on a hunt. A knife is the most important, but some type of rope or twine is also necessary. Besides these two items, there are a bunch of other equipment, which may be deemed nice-to-have items, but are less than essential.
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Memories of the reverand reveal the first local motorhome
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Fresh News from MarDon: Fall fishing makes a showing
MARDON RESORT - Fall is upon us in Central Washington. We are enjoying comfortable daytime temps and cooler nights.
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Quincy Valley Pikeminnow Derby is a success
MOSES LAKE - The volunteers for the First Quincy Valley Pikeminnow Derby say the effort was a success. There were 135 anglers registered. No tagged fish were caught for the big money. However $5,000 was awarded for other reasons.
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Fourth of July celebrated with gusto in early 1900s
New immigrants to the United States and to the Big Bend Country of Eastern Washington celebrated the Fourth of July in style. Read on.
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Fresh News from MarDon: Potholes Poker Run this weekend
MARDON RESORT - The bass fishing out here at MarDon Resort continues to be just great. This week Largemouth to 8.5 pounds have been reported from the MarDon Fishing Dock.
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Wolf meeting set in Ellensburg Aug. 29
The number of wolf packs in Washington State is increasing, we know this as reported by Fish and Wildlife. So what are we going to do about it? The wolf plan continues to be formulated and we trust a wolf hunting season will eventually be established. Read on.
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Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet set for Sept. 8
The Ducks Unlimited mission: "Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people."
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Results of fair is part of Grant County history
The 2011 Grant County Fair has one more day and then it will be history, recounted in the pages of the Columbia Basin Herald and other Columbia Basin newspapers. The winners of the various competitions will be listed, with others vowing to do better next year.
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Fresh News from MarDon: Annual Ducks Unlimited banquet set for Sept. 8
MARDON RESORT - The water level on Potholes Reservoir continues to rapidly drop with our moderately warm August weather. The water elevation is currently at 1,033.3 feet, which is roughly 12 feet low. Sand dune campers on Potholes Reservoir are enjoying a continued higher than average water level with 4-6 …
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Fishing Magician Report: Wenatchee River open for salmon, Stamp available
A recent news release from the Department of Fish and Wildlife reminded anglers that the opening of the Wenatchee River to salmon fishing was made possible by funding through the Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement Stamp program.
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Next week is 'Fair and rodeo time!'
MOSES LAKE - The Grant County Fair and Rodeo is a magical time for young and old alike. But the rodeo wasn't always under lights. Nope. The first time was in 1949. Read on.
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Buy now save big; license fees increase Sept. 1
MOSES LAKE - Like it or not, it will cost more for some of the license fees will increase. Yes we can all gripe a bit, but this is the first increase in more than 10 years. Still we consider the cost of the license fees to be a good …
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Fishing Magician Report: Salmon fishing improves on upper Columbia
There is a lot of good news for anglers interested in fishing here in Central Washington. Water levels are settling down, just in time for the arrival of summer run salmon to upper Columbia River.
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Fishing Magician Report: Tipton wins King Derby, Brewster salmon improves
A nice surge of salmon entered the Brewster Pool last weekend, and really helped boost the numbers of fish caught during the Budweiser-Lowrance King Salmon Derby. The total catch was off from last year, but anglers fill the top 20 spots on the leader board with big kings.
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Fishing Magician Report: Chief Joe slows down as fish move north
There were more anglers fishing the Columbia below Chief Joseph Dam when I last tried it, this past Thursday. The action wasn't quite as good as it was the first time I fished, the day it opened August 1st.
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The Hirschels sent their children to Timm District School
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Thoughts about long-range shooting
MOSES LAKE - The thought of hitting a target at 500 yards intrigues me. Hitting the target consistently amazes me. Yet the situation to try both was offered last week and I took advantage of it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Fresh News from Mardon: "Thunder Rolls" and "Explosive Strikes"
MARDON RESORT - As the days of summer roll on, the fishing only gets better out here at the Potholes Recreation Area. As the great Garth Brooks song, "The Thunder Rolls," plays in the background, the fishing is heating up just like the sound of the thunder. As the water …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Typical July: hot fishing expected; shooting enjoyed
MOSES LAKE - Our normal Columbia Basin summer warmwater fishery is heating up. But don't forget salmon fishing on the Columbia River, which is a fairly new event. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
The Colonels Guemmer are resilient anglers
MOSES LAKE - This is the first of a two-part series about fishing with the Colonels Guemmer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Col. Guemmer expected to attend Lunch with the Troops
This month's Lunch with the Troops event has all of the elements to produce a best-of-the-year luncheon. While each of the monthly gatherings has been special simply because a bunch of us civilian folk has been able to visit with and buy an airman a lunch, this month is extra …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Raffle Permit Hunt deadline a week away
Yes, we hammered this last week, but this is the last week, as we want to make sure readers don't miss out on this opportunity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
So you want to be a wildlife photographer...
MOSES LAKE - The notion sounds interesting, fun and, yes, even romantic: Become a wildlife photographer. A person can carry the idea a step further and become a wildlife filmmaker as well.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The weed program emphasized by Jeff Janke
Last week, on Thursday, June 30, we featured the last gardening column for 2011. Space limitations did not allow us to run the last bit of information from Jeff Janke. We feature his last bit of advice on weed control today. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Deadline for Raffle Permit Hunts is in two weeks
Yes, we hammered this last week and we will again next week, but we want to make sure readers don't miss out on this opportunity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Wolves, other wild critters abound
MOSES LAKE - The series of sounds were haunting and certainly unforgettable. The pitch went up, then down. It sounded again and I knew it was not a coyote, which can be heard frequently around the Columbia Basin. My coyote experiences have the animal voicing a series of barks along …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Walleye, Bass promise an eventful Fourth
MARDON RESORT - Ready or not here comes the Fourth of July 2011 edition.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fourth of July Festivities
This Fourth of July weekend we are proud to bring back our annual Golf Cart Parade and Fireworks Show! Sunday, July 3 at 2 p.m. the parade will start at MarDon Resort and run through the Potholes Golf Course and O'Sullivan's Resort, ending up back at MarDon for the awards …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Golf Tournament
The Sammie Bash Golf Tournament will be held the Saturday, July 9. For information call 800-416-2736 or 509-346-2651 or email us at
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Columbia River dams help prevent flooding
Thank goodness we have Columbia River dams. These dams provide us with electricity, which is especially evident right here in Grant County, because our county's public utility district owns two of the dams, Wanapum and Priest Rapids, and our electrical cost is less than we might otherwise experience.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Raffle Permit Hunts deadline three weeks away
MOSES LAKE - The Washington State Raffle Permit Hunts deadline is July 22. Our way of thinking about this opportunity is to consider it a gamble, yes, but one where we can spend as much money as we want. Another way of thinking is to consider it a tax where …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Discover Pass goes into effect July 1
MOSES LAKE - Open your wallet, it will cost more to visit state parks and other recreational lands in Washington State after July 1. As reported last week, the Discover Pass will be required to access certain recreational areas in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Special hunt drawing results now available online
Hunters who are waiting for the results of the special hunt drawing need wait no more. The 2011 special-hunt permits drawing results are available on line at the Fish and Wildlife website.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Lunch with the Troops next scheduled for Tuesday
The Monthly Lunch with the Troops event for June is scheduled for next Tuesday, June, 21. The luncheon will take place at the Porterhouse Steakhouse in Moses Lake from noon to 1 p.m.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fresh News from Mardon: Temperatures and fisherman limits
MARDON RESORT - With these moderate temperatures Walleye action has been great! Limits are beginning to be more common with fisherman.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - Wednesday, June 15
Everyone learned a lot at the seminar held at Town Ford the other night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - Monday, June 13
I have been to Moses Lake a couple of times this year, and have had pretty good walleye fishing on both occasions. I recently made another trip to Moses, and this time I was a guest angler in one of the Central Washington Bass Club's tournaments.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
The Spencer Report
Life has been busy lately, sorry for the late report. In April I went through Hunter's safety course with my sister, Skylar. We did really good. I got 100 percent on my written test. We had a great time shooting at the gun range in Ephrata to end our Hunter's …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fishing remains good in the Columbia Basin
Grab your rod, pick a fishing spot and enjoy a day on the water. Reports from various sources indicate fishing remains good to hot, depending upon the weather, of course.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Lunch with the Troops
Don't forget: The next Lunch with the Troops luncheon will be held at the Porterhouse Steakhouse in Moses Lake next Tuesday, May 24 from noon to 1 p.m.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
YOU Program continues to recruit Columbia Basin youth
The YOU Program is a non-profit group organized to take youth who have been diagnosed with a life threatening illness and/or disability and who have a dream to hunt or fish on their own outdoor adventure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fair Centennial Committee seeking members
A Grant County Fair Centennial Committee has been formed, but we want to invite members of the public to join us. Give me a call at 762-5158 or 750-0541.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Youth Outdoors Unlimited welcomes their next hunter
Youth Outdoors Unlimited is excited to welcome their next hunter into the Y.O.U. family. Justin Ristine from Lake Stevens will be hunting this fall with Youth Outdoors Unlimited. Justin was born with one arm, but continues to be a great example of how you can learn to do anything in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Wolves remain protected in Washington State
Wolves have been removed from federal Endangered Species Act protection in the eastern third of Washington State, but they remain protected as a state endangered species throughout Washington.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Grant County Historical Society
The Grant County Historical Society has compiled several volumes of Grant County history. The books are available for purchase at the Historical Society Museum gift shop in Ephrata.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
And another reciting report from Drano Lake
The daily limit at Drano Lake has increased for hatchery spring chinook salmon. Up to six hatchery spring chinook may be retained. Up to four may be adult chinook. The limit increase is in effect from yesterday through July 31.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fish and Wildlife
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Snohomish County Museums and classmates
MOSES LAKE - Leaving the wide-open spaces of Eastern Washington to the jam-packed territory we know as Western Washington is difficult for my wife, Garnet, and me. Perhaps not all of the areas on the other side of the Cascade Mountains are jam-packed, but the region certainly seems more congested …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Grant County Historical Society
The Grant County Historical Society has compiled several volumes of Grant County history. The books are available for purchase at the Historical Society Museum gift shop in Ephrata.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Special hunt permits for fall animals due next week
It is difficult to think about the fall hunting season when the spring weather is just beginning to show signs of warming, but hunters need to pay attention.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Wilson Creek history
The Rev. David H. Crawford compiled and published a history of families in and surrounding Wilson Creek titled, "Family Memories of Wilson Creek Area." The book was printed in 1978, which was the 75th anniversary of the town. David's son, John Crawford, has given permission for those memories to be …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Next lunch with the Troops is set for May 24
The April Lunch with the Troops event was a huge success with over 60 people attending at the Porterhouse Steakhouse. Rock 'n' Roll Legend and hunting enthusiast Ted Nugent called during the lunch to talk with the troops and lead the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Pygmy rabbit recovery effort renewed in Basin
Renewed field efforts to recover endangered Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits are under way this spring in eastern Washington shrub-steppe habitat.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whale watching out of Everett a huge success
MOSES LAKE - When growing up in Moses Lake, Mom, my sister, Denise, and I were invited to Las Angeles by my Uncle Vern. The idea was to visit Disneyland and Marineland of the Pacific. What's more we traveled by train all the way leaving from Ritzville, as this was …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
The Hutcheson boys were nearly seven feet tall
The Grant County Historical Society will hold it's monthly board meeting Tuesday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ephrata American Legion Post Number 28. The Heritage meeting will follow with Jim Bennett as the featured guest speaker.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Geer explores Boeing museum, manufacturing plant
This is the first of a three-part series about a week on the coast of Washington State.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Where the fish are: 2011 fishing prospects
The most constant factor in any opening day of fishing is the weather.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - April 29
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - April 27
The general opening season of the lowland lakes is just a couple of days away, and I hope you are prepared. I made a trip up to Fish Lake recently, just be sure I have everything I need to venture out on the water this season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - April 25
This is a huge weekend for anglers. It's the opening of the lowland lake fishing season and thousands of anglers will be hitting the lakes in our region, primarily looking for trout. I will be out checking on the lakes and to see how anglers are doing on Saturday, and …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Wildlife viewing abounds in the Basin
MOSES LAKE - It is difficult to step out the back door and not find wildlife in the Columbia Basin and I'm talking about any back door in any part of the Basin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - April 15
The golden triangle, which is made up of Lake Roosevelt, Banks Lake and Rufus Woods Reservoir, continues to keep anglers busy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - April 13
I have been away and had a great time with my family on Lopez Island in the San Juans. This is the second year that my Dad arranged for a cabin on a bay there, and it is a wonderful get together with the grandkids, brothers and sisters and other …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Birding trip reveals seven golden eagles
Birding
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
MARDON RESORT
MARDON RESORT - Warm spring winds have helped warm our surface water temp's on Potholes Reservoir to 58 degrees back in the sand dunes. Water temp's in the high 40 degree range have been reported from Goose Island and the entrance to the Lind Coulee arm of Potholes Reservoir.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Great wildlife viewing in Basin
MOSES LAKE - This is the first of a two-part series about wildlife viewing in the Basin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - April 6
There are lots of trout lakes open to fishing in the Columbia Basin, but there will still be lots of anglers headed up to Lake Roosevelt to do their fishing. There are still limits of big rainbow being bagged regularly here.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - April 4
Here's something a little different from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. There is a closure on the retention of a few species in the Priest Rapids Pool on the Columbia River for a short period of time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Lake Chelan offers a variety of fishing action in the Spring
I know you've heard me say that I enjoy getting out and exploring new fishing opportunities in Central Washington. I like to learn about new places to go and to share what I learn with my readers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Trout, Bass, and Walleye action heating up at Potholes Reservior
MARDON RESORT - Spring fishing patterns are beginning in Central
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - April 1
Today is the big day. It's the April Fools Opener in the Columbia Basin and there are over 30 lakes opening to fishing for the first time this season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Spring thoughts bouncing around my mind
MOSES LAKE - Spring is official, at least on the calendar. We still have until May 15 before the average last frost date has come and gone. But one thing for sure is the fact daytime temperatures will continue to warm and before long summer will arrive.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - March 30
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fishing Magician Report - March 23
This cold spring has delayed the perch fishing that is usually available by now. Typically the ice is off the marina at Coulee City and anglers are pulling huge numbers of perch from the little bay from the shore. I drove by a week ago and it was still frozen.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Cranes by telemetry
OTHELLO - In long bygone days, say before 1492, the continent was a-flutter with so many wings that today we can hardly imagine what the skies were like. To wit, of large birds there were literally millions: cranes, and swans, too, crossing mountains and basins wild.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fishing on opener lakes still good
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Trailer camping hints requested for upcoming articles
A couple of years ago, a series of trailer camping tips were offered in the Columbia Basin Herald. A reader called and offered a few more tips, but I was busy at the time and was to call him back. In the meantime, I lost his telephone number.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Fishing opener Tuesday, Martha and Caliche lakes are good bets
The weather, it all depends upon the weather.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
SOAP OPERA ICON ENJOYS THE GREAT OUTDOORS
"Don't get married to this guy," Katherine said from the screen. "You know nothing about him."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Kerns cross paths with families in Coulee City, Canada
It is interesting to learn about the first person to accomplish a feat, no matter how small. Today we lean about John R. Lewis, who raised the first grain in Douglas County, in 1883, before Grant County broke away from Douglas County. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Jackson says wait for better fishing prospects
Fish Biologist Chad Jackson doesn't usually doesn't project such as sad note, but here he is with the bad news. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
No clear answer to all ethics scenarios
MOSES LAKE - This is the second of a two-part series about hunting ethics.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Fresh News from MarDon
MARDON RESORT - Call for ice and weather conditions when planning a hunting and fishing trip to the Potholes Recreation Area. Call (509) 346-2651 for more information. There is someone at MarDon Resort answering the phones 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on Holidays. Ice …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Master Hunter applications accepted until February
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Tour of Buck Knife factory educational
MOSES LAKE - Sometimes a day away from school provides an assortment of learning experiences in a true-life setting. Such was the case last Monday when Ted Mead, a 14-year-old attending Royal City Middle School, spent several hours in Post Falls, Idaho.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Cindy Carpenter provides update on YOU program
How do new worthwhile programs get started? Cindy Carpenter will
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Giving is the Clay Feats theme of the year
Interesting how themes become a part of a column. The three or four weeks before Christmas feature Christmas gifts. The last of the year article recaps the writings of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Reflecting on the past year
MOSES LAKE - The past 364 days have been great with many outdoor-related opportunities presented and many acted upon. It's time to reflect a bit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Colockum elk winter range closures subject of Jan. 6 meeting
Fish and Wildlife staff will discuss Colockum elk herd research
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Horses trained to get up only when told to do so in 1917
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
First deer report suggests below average harvest
The first report from the opening weekend of modern firearm
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO
The Fishin' Magician Report: July 21st - 26th
The Fishin' Magician Report -- July 21 - July 26
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kris and Bob limit on Blue Lake catch / Park & Deep Lake Report
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Opening day at Blue Lake interesting, fun
MOSES LAKE - This is the first of a two-part series about camping along Blue Lake during the opening days of the lowland-lakes fishing season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Saturday is the big fishing opener
Tomorrow is the big day. The general lowland-lakes fishing
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Second fishing opener scheduled for next week
Region Two Fish Manager Jeff Korth has sent along the prospects
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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