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.
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Some 2019 hunting seasons closing
Seasons continue
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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.
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Still no local circle
A reminder: Continuing seasons
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2019 deer hunting prospects in the Columbia Basin
This is the fourth of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
2019 hunting prospects continued
This is the third of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
2019 hunting prospects continued
This is the second of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
2019 hunting prospects
This is the first of several columns containing 2019 hunting prospects.
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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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Most hunting seasons close Sunday
Hunting seasons in final days
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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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Chinook fry found to replace lost fish
Remember this from last week’s Hunting and Fishing report?
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Chinook fry found to replace lost fish
Remember this from last week’s Hunting and Fishing report?
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Turkey hunt a bust so far
Turkey season continues
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First hunting trip results
My first day in the field was last Thursday. Bill Green and I were hunting in the Davenport area.
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First hunting trip results next week
Firsthand report next week
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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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Hunting seasons winding down for the year
Grouse
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
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.
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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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Big Game special tag drawing results available
The drawing for special big game permits has been completed. Extra early, as I remember.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Last two Washington snakes
This is the sixth in a series about dangerous and irritating Eastern Washington Critters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Deer, elk seasons continue; bad weather needed for ducks
Lots of hunting still available in Eastern Washington. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Wearing orange while hunting turkey
After the photo of Rudy Lopez and me appeared last week with our turkeys, I have been asked about hunting turks while wearing orange. We wear the orange because we also hunt quail during our turk hunts. Hunter orange is required when hunting quail.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Youth hunting weekend is here
Youth, hunters under 16 years of age and accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old, are in the spotlight this weekend. There are several hunts available to them, including: duck, goose, coot, Sept. 17 and 18; pheasant, quail and partridge: Sept. 17 and 18.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
2016 Grant County hunting prospects continued
Fish and Wildlife biologists put forth their best predictions or prospects for the upcoming hunting season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Limits suspended on Park and Blue lakes
Blue and Park lakes in the Sun Lakes State Park area will be going through a rehabilitation procedure using rotenone. Therefore, Fish and Wildlife is allowing the public to harvest as many fish as possible.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
2016 Grant County hunting prospects
This is a multi-part series about the 2016 Washington hunting prospects.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Hunting season is open for some
Hunters are celebrating with the opening of some hunting seasons. The booming of shotguns will be heard around the Columbia Basin with the opening of dove season. Also opening yesterday were the grouse and archery deer seasons. Read on for a recap of some of these seasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Grouse, dove and archery deer seasons open Thursday
September marks the beginning of several hunting seasons. Yes, a few are already open, but September marks the beginning of even more seasons. The hunting dates and equipment allowed is a bit complicated. This is the reason reading the various regulation pamphlets is necessary. Actually, instead of just reading them, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Free fishing while license sales are suspended
Fish and Wildlife is offering “free fishing” days through Tuesday while the agency’s license sales system is down.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Hunting seasons begin in less than two weeks
Mourning dove
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Feral pig removal effort begins
What, feral pigs in Grant County? Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
License fee increases possible
Fish and Wildlife has scheduled six public workshops in early August for the public to comment on the department’s proposals to expand conservation programs and provide more fishing and hunting opportunities through a combination of state funding and license fee increases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Deadlines loom for hunting opportunities
The deadline for the raffle permit hunts is today, July 15. The tickets must be purchased from a vendor, such as your favorite sporting goods store.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Salmon limits raised, sockeye fishery opens
Salmon fishing is heating up on the upper Columbia River.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Gambling to benefit big game with raffle hunts
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Special hunt permit results available
Just in case you haven’t found out yet, the results of the 2016 hunt permit draw are available online. Well maybe. The fish and wildlife website has been down for a while and not all of the pages are available.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Don't touch young wildlife
Seeing a young deer, elk or other species of wildlife along and just standing alone pulls on heartstrings. But, you must, repeat, you must, not touch the animal. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Free Fishing Weekend is here
Here is a chance to take the family fishing. Plus Mom and Dad can fish, even if they don’t have a current fishing license. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Moose on the loose
Linnette Jones called me on Saturday. She wanted my e-mail address in order to send me a photo of a moose she saw earlier in the day.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Applicants for non-hunted species and waterfowl groups wanted
Fish and wildlife is responsible for more wildlife species than most of us realize. If the common grasshopper became endangered, they would most likely become involved in their wellbeing and habitat. Suppose this will never happen. Now the department is looking for applicants to, well, read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Raffle permit deadline July 15
The special hunt permit deadline has passed. However, we have another drawing deadline coming up in about 10 weeks. We will mention this deadline from time to time in the future, but we want to give some more details today.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Big catfish hit hooks
Last week we featured a photo of 75-year-old Damien Martinez with a 22 pound catfish caught in the Potholes Canal. We now have word of a 31 pound catfish caught in Soda Lake, which is part of the Potholes Canal.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
May 18 deadline for special hunt permits
This is an important for big game hunters. The new big game pamphlet needs to be studied front cover to back cover. Just 13 days left to apply. Read on
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Results of the opening day of lowland lake fishing
Fish and Wildlife has reported the results of last Saturday’s opening day of the fishing. The results were disappointing to some, but others were well satisfied.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Opening day of lowland lake fishing tomorrow
This is it…the big weekend, with many Columbia Basin lakes opening tomorrow morning at 12:01 a.m. Although many Basin lakes are open year round and some open on March1 and still more on April 1, this is what most anglers call the opener.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Spring turkey season opens today
The spring turkey season is now open as of this morning, Friday, April 15, at 5:48 a.m. The season will continue through May 31.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Spring turkey season opens one week from today
The spring turkey season will open next Friday, April 15, at 5:48 a.m. The season will continue through May 31.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Purchase new license before wetting a line
This is a big weekend in the outdoor world. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Youth turkey season next weekend
The youth turkey hunting season will begin next weekend, April 2 and 3. This season is open statewide. Each youth hunter must be accompanied by an adult who is not hunting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Turkey hunting clinics offered
Fish and Wildlife’s Hunter Education Division will host free turkey hunting clinics around the state before the April 15 spring turkey season opener. Fish and Wildlife staff will teach these hunting clinics with assistance from Hunter Education Instructors, Master Hunters, and members of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Upper Caliche and Martha lakes report near limits on opener
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Feral pig study underway
Fish and Wildlife has a special study underway to eradicate feral pigs in a portion of the Desert Wildlife Unit. We are told there may be just one or two pigs causing the worry.Be sure, we do not want to have feral (wild) pigs become established in the Columbia Basin …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
First fishing opener only 11 days away
Many Columbia Basin waters are open all year long. However, others have a structured season. The first fishing opener is March 1, just 11 days away.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Big Game Hunting Pamphlet contest
Fish and Wildlife is accepting photos for the 2016 Big Game Hunting Pamphlet Cover Photo Contest. This year’s theme is “Finding Inner Strength,” a tribute to hunters with disabilities, in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Spring hunting in sights
Just when hunters were ready to put the rifles and shotguns away, more hunting seasons are on the horizon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Waterfowl seasons ending; hunter reports due
Waterfowl seasons will close on Jan. 31
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Hunter reports due; waterfowl seasons ending
The deadline is January 31.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Quail population in good shape
Three of us headed to the Davenport and chased quail on Wednesday. Bill Green and Bill Witt, both of Ephrata, and I arrived in the hunt area around 10:30 and spotted birds right away.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Hunting seasons winding down
The hunting seasons are winding down, but a few seasons continue. They include: Goose, which is open Saturdays, Sundays, & Wednesdays only, except on Jan. 18 and every day Jan. 25 through 31.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Goose carcasses cause reader concern
A reader recently called with a concern about wasting game birds. He pulled into a parking lot and noticed a pile of goose carcasses. The number of birds was not indicated, but the daily limit is four with a possession limit of 12.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Lopez tags first Washington turkey
It has been and continues to be a great hunting year for Rudy Lopez of Spokane Valley. He has notched his first elk tag, a deer tag, he shot his first pheasant recently and has bagged several quail. On Dec. 14 he tagged his first Washington turkey during a turkey …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Late fall general turkey season open
Anyone with an un-notched turkey tag in their pocket has a few more days to notch the tag. The late fall general turkey season opened on Nov. 20 and continues through Dec. 15 in Game Management Units 105 through 154 and 162 through 186. The limit is one turkey of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Some big game hunting seasons continue
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Danyelle notches tag on first elk hunt
The hills east of Ellensburg are steep, seemingly straight up and down, depending upon where a hunter is standing. Danyelle Cavadini knows the feeling of hiking these hills after her first elk hunt recently.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Bighorn sheep parade for viewers
The three of us, Garnet, Dennis and Brenda (our four-pound Chihuahua), headed for the Davenport area for a deer scouting/turkey hunting day trip on Oct. 5.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Opening-day report still not available
As of this writing, Thursday, Oct. 29, Fish and Wildlife could not provide a report of the results of the opening weekend of deer, duck, goose or the other hunting seasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Kason scores big with first deer
As of this writing, Thursday, Oct. 22, Fish and Wildlife could not provide a report of the results of the opening weekend of deer, duck, goose or the other hunting seasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Tomorrow is the big day
Tomorrow is the opener for several hunting seasons. We wish all hunts a safe and successful outing. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Modern firearm deer season one week away
The modern firearm deer season begins on Saturday, Oct. 17, one week from tomorrow. A bunch of deer hunters are excited about this event, including me.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Quail, chukar and Hun seasons open tomorrow
Think about this: A hunter could head for the field tomorrow and shoot 10 quail, six chukar and six Huns, plus 15 mourning doves. This is a bunch of hunting, folks. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Fall is a busy time for outdoor-minded people
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hunting prospects continued
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
General deer season to open one month from yesterday
Modern firearm deer hunters are getting excited about the upcoming deer season, which is scheduled to open one month from yesterday, Saturday, Oct. 17.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hunting prospects continued
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Dove season has strong beginning
Although we have not received an official opening day of dove season results, reports have reached this desk indicating the opening was strong. Reports of limits, including a mixed bag of mourning doves and Eurasian collared doves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
District 5 Deer hunting prospects
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
No info on hunting results available
It is always a priority of this column to provide the results of a recently opened hunting season as soon as possible. The results of Tuesday’s opening seasons are not available as of this writing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Hunting prospects for deer and elk
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Wildfires always frightening, but now deadly, too
Wildfires have always been a frightening concern, but now the several fires in Washington State have turned deadly as well. We think of the heartbreak involved with the loss of life, but also with the loss of structures and animals, cattle, horses and pets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Upcoming hunting seasons cause excitement
The night before the opening day of a hunting season is reminiscent of the night before Christmas during my youth. There is excitement in the air at my house.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Extra planning required for hunting seasons
Let it rain, as soon as the wheat harvest is over and the winter wheat is above ground. Until we get rain and the fire danger subsides we can look at closures of our traditional hunting areas. The following is from Fish and Wildlife. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hunting opportunity deadline approaching
Not all Columbia Basin hunters are interested in hunting in Okanogan County, but there are enough to warrant letting them know about the following opportunity. Actually, others may be interested after this. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hunter education training needed by most first-time hunters
Each year there are people who want to hunt, but are not allowed because they didn't complete a Hunter Education Course. But there is a way to complete the course. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Deadline for hunting opportunity in Okanogan County Aug. 14
Eighteen lucky hunters will have an opportunity to hunt for deer this fall on the 6,000-acre Charles and Mary Eder unit of the Scotch Creek Wildlife Area in northeastern Okanogan County.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fireworks a danger to wildlife and humans, too
It is difficult to understand why fireworks haven't been banned this year. We aren't talking about the major fireworks by the city, but the fireworks in the rest of the city and in the county have us worried this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fire prevention front and center
Again we are hammering fire prevention. This time it is Fish and Wildlife placing restrictions on the lands they control.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Raffle Permit deadline looms
Fish and Wildlife offers a number of hunts each year by raffle. There is no limit on the number of tickets a person may purchase. The deer, elk, moose and mountain goat tickets are $6 each. Bighorn sheep tickets are $11.50 and Multi-species tickets are $17 per ticket for three-species …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Two days left in the 2015 spring turkey season
OK, this is it, right down to the last weekend of the spring turkey season for this year. Sunday is the last day of the season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Special hunt permit deadline is May 20
My hunting buddies and I are studying the 2015 Big Game pamphlet to determine which hunts are our favorites for the fall season. The deadline is May 20, about 12 days from today. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Safford notches turkey tag
Caiden Safford, 15, of Moses Lake, shot his first turkey with his Grandpa Ray Safford at Jump Off Joe Lake near Chewelah during the youth hunt on April 4. Caiden was using Browning 12 gauge for the hunt. The hunter is a student at Moses Lake High School.
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Youth turkey season tomorrow and Sunday
The spring youth turkey season is open for a two-day run, tomorrow and Sunday, April 4 and 5. This is an opportunity which should not be missed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Crane Festival dominates weekend activities
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival begins today and continues through Sunday. If you have never participated in this annual event, now is the time.
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Basin anglers successful
Anglers around the Columbia Basin have been successful in recent days. Martha Lake was the only water with partial failure.
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Y.O.U. Banquet two weeks away
The Fifth Annual Y.O.U. Banquet on schedule for Feb. 28, just two weeks from tomorrow, at the Best Western Lake Front Inn.
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Hunting seasons winding down
Hunters are looking at the last days of the hunting seasons for this year.
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Most Wanapum Reservoir open, some parts remain closed
Good news for those who use Wanapum Reservoir for recreation. Most of the Wanapum Reservoir has reopened for public use, but some areas have not. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Most Wanapum Reservoir open, some parts remain closed
Good news for those who use Wanapum Reservoir for recreation. Most of the Wanapum Reservoir has reopened for public use, but some areas have not. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Stadshaug brings home two
Harold Stadshaug, a classmate from the Moses Lake High School Great Class of 1965 and now living in Yakima, fished the Pacific a few months ago and caught...well here is his side of the story:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
An angler enjoys time in the Great Outdoors
Tera's big catch; following in the steps of Hemingway
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
An angler enjoys time in the Great Outdoors
Tera's big catch; following in the steps of Hemingway
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
A hunter gets a surprising visit at her tree stand
Tayler Schafer is a busy woman. She is the mother of 2-year-old twin boys, plus she will be finishing her double major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
A hunter gets a surprising visit at her tree stand
Tayler Schafer is a busy woman. She is the mother of 2-year-old twin boys, plus she will be finishing her double major in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Hunting and fishing: Goose, duck hunting good
Reports reaching this desk put the goose and duck hunting as good, maybe great. Goose hunters are shooting mostly limits. Some duck hunters are also, but others are waiting for the northerns to arrive, as they put it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Hunting and fishing: Goose, duck hunting good
Reports reaching this desk put the goose and duck hunting as good, maybe great. Goose hunters are shooting mostly limits. Some duck hunters are also, but others are waiting for the northerns to arrive, as they put it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Hunting and fishing: General elk season ends Sunday
Although several elk seasons will continue or begin again throughout the state, what is known as the general elk season will end on Sunday. Last Friday we were having lunch in Kittitas and witnessed a constant line of vehicles pulling into the convenience store and gas station across the street.
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Hunting and Fishing: General elk hunt starting tomorrow
Most of them are already in place and more are sure to be erected. Elk camps is the focus of this week's hunting scene. If you have the time and a four-wheel drive vehicle, consider a drive over Colockum Pass next week.
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Dry conditions slow deer hunting success
The deer numbers seem to be lacking in my hunting territory and the dry conditions seem to be the culprit. A Fish and Wildlife enforcement officer relayed a lack of deer taken opening weekend, even though a sizeable number of hunters have been checked. He also said there seems to …
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Hunters focus on upcoming hunting seasons
Columbia Basin hunters are focusing on the upcoming hunting seasons. The general modern firearm deer season opens on Oct. 11 in many areas across the state.
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Youth hunting rules this weekend
The special youth hunt is scheduled for tomorrow and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21, with a daily limit of four Canada geese and a possession limit of eight. The youth hunter must be under 16 years old and accompanied by an adult who is 18 years old and not hunting.
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Early Canada goose season this weekend
An early Canada goose season is scheduled for Goose Management Areas 4 and 5 on Sept. 13 and 14. These areas are basically lands east of the Cascade Mountains. The daily limit will be three with a possession limit of six. Remember this hunt is for Canada geese only.
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Dove hunting starting off well
Dove hunting can be a day-by-day event. One day the hunting is good, followed by a dip in the temperature and the birds disappear.
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Monday is the opening of several hunting seasons
Just two days until the September hunting seasons begin. Opening will be the forest grouse seasons, which continues through Dec. 31. The limit is four a day with a possession limit of 12 straight or mixed bag.
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Countdown to September first hunting openers
September is the beginning of many hunting seasons. Read the regulations, if you don't already have the seasons memorized. Many Washington waters
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
More hunting seasons open in a couple weeks
The forest grouse seasons opens on Sept. 1 and continues through Dec. 31. The limit is four a day with a possession limit of 12 straight or mixed bag.
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Limited-entry deer hunt applications due Aug. 13
The 6,000- acre Charles and Mary Eder unit of the Scotch Creek Wildlife Area in northeastern Okanogan County will provide a quality hunt for 18 hunters this fall.
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Bear season opens today
The fall black bear general season opens today, Aug. 1. The Game Management Units opening in the Columbia Basin are 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260-290, 371-381. The GMUs in the hunt zone known as the East Cascades to open are 244-247, 249-251, 328, 329-368, 382, 388, 578.
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Bear season opens a week from today
The fall black bear general season opens on Aug. 1, a week from today. The Game Management Units opening in the Columbia Basin are 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260-290, 371-381. The GMUs in the hunt zone known as the East Cascades to open are 244-247, 249-251, 328, 329-368, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Use care when outside on hot days
OK, it's hot outside. The forecast is calling for the next 10 days is calling for five days topping out at 90 degrees or above and five days at 85 degrees or above. The lows are scheduled to be in the high 50s or low 60s.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Raffle ticket deadline July 15
The 2014 raffle permit hunt tickets are now on sale with a due date of next Tuesday, July 15. These tickets cannot be purchased on the Internet or over the phone, but must be purchased in person at your favorite sporting goods store.
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Fishing heats up for holiday weekend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Kaysers share rare wildlife viewing opportunity
We have seen a few hummingbird nests in our lifetime, but mostly up in the mountains or in an area where there are pine trees. Never have we seen or heard of a nest in the Columbia Basin or the Moses Lake area.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Two hunting plans seeking public input
Fish and Wildlife is requesting input from the public about two hunting plans. Although these seem confusing at first, they are important and your input will help. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Triploids planted for Father's Day fishing
Fish and Wildlife are stocking 10,000 one-and-a half pound triploid rainbow trout in 20 lakes before this weekend, Father's Day weekend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Free fishing weekend tomorrow and Sunday
Hey folks, this is a great chance to take the family to a local lake for two days of fun. Park Lake would be a good choice. Let the kids fish, run and play while Mom and Dad relax. Then make lunch on the camp stove or make sandwiches. Even …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Walleye fishing hot on Potholes Reservoir
We have been monitoring the boats coming in from fishing on Potholes Reservoir. Our vantage point is the Potholes State Park boat launch.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Several end dates approach
We are approaching deadlines and season ending dates as spring progresses. The first, and most important for some hunters, is the May 22 deadline for applying for special fall hunting permits for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and turkey.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Lowland lake opener results
The Lowland Lake fishing opener results are as follows: Warden Lake, number of anglers checked 91, with total number of fish kept 383 and number of fish released 154, making the average number of fish caught per angler at 5.9 and the average number of fish kept per angler at …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Lowland lake opener tomorrow
Ready, set, cast. The annual Lowland lake opening day of fishing is tomorrow. Perhaps the most popular areas, oh, we should say one of the most popular areas will be the Sun Lakes area of Blue and Park lakes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Annual MLIRD Kid's Fishing Derby tomorrow, April 12
The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District will host the Fifth Annual Kid's Fishing Derby at Connelly Park tomorrow, April 12, for youth ages 5 through 14. Weinstein Beverage and Pepsi also sponsor the event.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
April is busy month for outdoor activities
April is the month for spring hunting and fishing. Turkey and trout and walleye and camping should all or in part be on your agenda. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Time to purchase a fishing license
Pull your fishing and hunting license out of your wallet and note the ending date. It will be 03/31/2014. This means it is time to purchase a new license.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Record runs of Columbia River chinook, coho forecast
Did you hear we can expect a record run of salmon and steelhead this year? This news is exciting enough to get every salmon and steelhead angler checking their tackle. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Access restricted behind Wanapum Dam
The water behind Wanapum Dam is lower than since the building of the dam. This means the area is unsafe. We have heard of one person becoming stuck in sand/mud up to the waist. Take a trip to view this historical event, but stay above normal high-water level. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in Moses Lake
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
First fishing opener tomorrow
Ready, set...go. Tomorrow is the first day of this year's fishing season openers, known as the March 1 opener. The lakes involved include: The three Caliche lakes, Martha, Cascade, Crystal, Cup, Dot, Dusty, George, Nunnally, Quincy, and Spring lakes are all listed as opening on March 1. The most popular …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
March 1 openers in sight
We are lucky in the Columbia Basin to have lakes and streams open to fishing 365 days a year. We also have lakes which are open only during part of the year. The first opener will take place a week from tomorrow and is known as the March 1 opener.
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Robin makes appearance, then disappears
Our neighbor, Bill McKinney, called last weekend.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Last week of hunting seasons and to submit hunter reports
The hunting seasons are at an end this Sunday with the duck, snipe, coot and goose season ending on Jan. 26.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Winter weather conditions strange
OK, what's with the weather these days? Strange is a good word. In the low to mid-40s during the day and just below freezing at night is not encouraging for ice anglers. At least we had a taste of ice fishing for a few days, but this was not long …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Hunting seasons winding down
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Hunter reports due
Reminder: Hunters who purchased tags for black bear, deer, elk or turkey are reminded that reports on their hunting activities are due by Jan. 31 for each 2013 license, permit or tag purchased.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Cougar season to close Dec. 31 in some areas of the state
Cougar hunting remains open through March 31 in some areas of the state. Now, through a new cougar hunting plan, Game Management Units will close, depending upon how many cougars have been killed in some areas. A hunter heading into the Great Outdoors in search of cougar or those who …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Results of duck rape cause for study
OK, at the University of Washington Burke Museum the term used is forced copulation, but in reality the act is duck rape. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
The last week for Christmas shopping
This is the last of a three-part series about outdoor-related Christmas shopping.
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Master Hunter open enrollment begins Jan. 1
Fish and Wildlife will accept applications for its Master Hunter Permit Program from Jan. 1 through Feb. 15, 2014. The program is designed to promote safe, lawful and ethical hunting and to strengthen Washington's hunting heritage and conservation ethic.
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Hunting seasons continue
Various deer and elk hunts continue. Also the duck, coot and snipe seasons continue, along with the goose season.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Master Hunter applicants should begin study now
The next open enrollment period for the Master Hunter Permit Program will begin Jan. 1, 2014 and remain open until Feb. 15, 2014.
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Hunting seasons continue
If the number of shotgun blasts heard around the Columbia Basin is any indication, hunters are getting opportunities to bag birds. Opportunities is the correct word, because just because a hunter pulls the trigger doesn't mean a bird hits the ground.
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Late fall turkey season begins next Wednesday
This hunt is another great chance for mentors to take less experienced hunters into the field. Inexperienced hunters include youth, but also older hunters who are also beginners. They could be 25, 37, 52 or older, but haven't spent much time in the field. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Is the new dock producing?
We have a new fishing dock at Blue Heron Park, what many of us know as The State Park. We have seen a few people on the dock, some even fishing, but have not received a report of anyone catching fish.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO
Fish and Wildlife expects good elk harvest
OK, so the elk hunters are in the field trying to find the large critters. Fish and wildlife was predicting a great year for elk hunters, but as of this writing, no word has reached this desk about success rate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO
Pheasant season begins tomorrow
There are two opening seasons this weekend. First the duck, coot and snipe seasons reopen on Saturday, Oct. 19, after being closed for two days. Second, the pheasant season opens tomorrow and will remain open until Jan.12.
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Hunting seasons continue
People are getting serious about hunting. There are several open now and others are about to open and still others are set to open in a couple of weeks.
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Youth hunting seasons tomorrow and Sunday
Tomorrow and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22, is the youth hunting season for several bird species, including ducks, coot, geese, pheasant, California quail along with Chukar and Huns.
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It is a goose hunting weekend
Tomorrow and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15 are the days of the 2013 September goose hunting season in Goose Management Areas 4 and 5. The limit is thee per day and six in possession and this is for Canada geese only.
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Angler comments requested
Now is your chance to comment on proposed angling rule changes. Read on.
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Basin Meats donates to cause
Doug Horn, the new owner of Basin Meats, donated 500 ground meat bags to the Moses Lake Food Bank to use when salvaging wild game. Volunteers respond to Fish and Wildlife request to help salvage any big game animal, but usually deer.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Turkey seasons cause double take
Noticed in the Washington State Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons pamphlet and also Washington's 2013 Big Game hunting Seasons and Regulations: Turkey:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Migratory waterfowl seasons set
The Fish and Wildlife Commission recently established the 2013-2014 migratory waterfowl seasons.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Raffle hunt results are now available
Those who purchased raffle tickets for the many raffle hunts can check the results on the Fish and Wildlife website. Once on the site, click on hunting, then special permits and raffles, then, on the right side of the page, click on check my raffle results. You will need to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Wolf impact on big game herds discussed
Recently representatives from Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, along with Dave Ware, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, discussed the impacts wolves have had on deer, elk and other big game animals in Idaho and Montana.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Parhams retire from Basin Meats
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Raffle permit hunt deadline Monday
Here is a chance to do a bit of gambling. The raffle permit hunt ticket purchase deadline is Monday July 15. There are many categories or hunts to select and there is no limit as to the number of tickets a person may purchase.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Hot weather, fire danger top concerns
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Confusing words clarified by Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Earlier this year I asked for clarification about the use of deer and elk tags during the master hunter special permit hunts, along with the master hunter 3911 and 3912 hunts. After weeks or months of working on the matter, Fish and Wildlife has offered the following explanation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Results of special permit drawings available
The message was four sentences long, but powerful: "The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife special permit drawings for 2013 have been conducted. To view your drawing results, visit the WDFW website at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/specialhuntlookup.
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Volunteers gather to trap, band geese
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Free fishing dominates weekend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Family opportunities tomorrow, next weekend
The annual Kids Fishing Day will take place tomorrow, June 1, at Cascade Park. At this point there are still openings for all sessions. This means it is possible for those parents who have not registered their children to still have their children participate. However, it may take more of …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Kids Fishing Day a week from tomorrow
The annual Kids Fishing Day will take place a week from tomorrow, June 1, at Cascade Park. The Moses Lake Park and Recreation Department is helping to organize the event. Although they ask registrations be complete by close of business today, it is possible to register until all times are …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Special hunting permit applications deadline next Wednesday, May 22
The deadline is near, don't dawdle, dally or otherwise delay in deciding which hunting permits you desire to submit. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Erlenmeyer, Slate find walleye, take home a dozen
Michael Slate sent in a report about a successful fishing trip with Tim Erlenmeyer recently. The pair found a group of walleye near Goat Island and fished bottom bouncers and walleye spinners. Could this be a worm harness?
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Perch, Deep top opener lakes
Fish and Wildlife Fish Biologist Chad Jackson offered the following results report of the lowland lake opener last Saturday. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Lowland lakes opener is tomorrow
This is it, the big fishing opener. Years ago, before there were three fishing openers, the April opener was the largest outdoor sporting event in the spring. Perhaps it still is. It certainly is the largest fishing event of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Work party scheduled for tomorrow
Volunteering not only makes the person involved feel good, but it helps the organization sponsoring the project as well. We have a project taking place tomorrow. Yes this is short notice, but those interested should simply show up at the work site by following the directions below or trying to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Spring turkey season begins Monday
The youth turkey season is over. Beginning Monday, adults will have a chance to take two birds. Read on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Crane Festival held in Othello this weekend
The Othello Sandhill Crane Festival marks 16 years of existence this year. Wow, congrats to all who work on this educational event.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Wolf sightings abound, some close to home
They are getting closer. Mike Garneau of the Warden area sent word of a wolf sighting south of Wenatchee. Apparently a rancher found a dead pregnant cow with wolf tracks and signs of a wolf feeding on the carcass.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Volunteers needed for springtime work
Nesting boxes need servicing and the shore of Moses Lake too. Volunteers provide the labor to accomplish much work in the Columbia Basin. There is always room for one more volunteer, so if you are inclined to help, read on.
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March 1 opener report continued
Space restrictions restricted us from reporting all of the March 1 opener report we had available. Today we continue with the report.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Anglers catch near limits on season opener
The March 1 opener is history and anglers from all across the state enjoyed the first weekend of the season. In addition, the Quincy Trout Fishing Derby was held last Saturday. The results of the derby were not available at the time of this writing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Quincy trout derby tomorrow
The third annual trout derby is scheduled to take place on Burke Lake tomorrow. The lake will be stocked with around 100 trout in the 14- to 18-inch range, plus 35 fish weighing 6 to 7 pounds.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
First fishing opener one week from today
Three years ago, my wife, Garnet, and I were camping at Martha Lake. We arrived on Feb. 28, the day before the traditional March 1 opener and backed the travel trailer to the end of the long, narrow spit jutting into the lake.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Father and son team scores on ducks
Christmas Eve 2012 was a good day for Peter Steffens and his father, Dr. Thomas Steffens. The father and son team brought home five ducks after an outing with Ecternkamp's Guide Service, 766-6791, on Potholes Reservoir.
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Steelhead season on Wenatchee River opens
The Wenatchee and Icicle rivers are open to steelhead fishing today, Feb. 8. Plus the Wenatchee River will open today to fishing for whitefish.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Spring-like temperatures again teasing
Again we are being teased. The temperature, as this is being written, is standing at 40 degrees and this is at 4:40 p.m. It is as if a light switch had been flipped. The forecast for the next 10 days calls for lows in the high 30s and highs in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Illness hampers last week of hunting
The plan for this week in January was to hunt geese every day and shoot a few ducks if they were located, but, alas, the plan was not even commenced. Last Sunday a cold seemed to be hammering away at my body. Tuesday was my worst day. The cough improved …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Another reminder: Hunter reports due soon
Hunter reports due by Jan. 31 at the latest and by Jan. 10 to be entered into a special hunt opportunity.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Grouse, crow seasons end Monday
The last day of the grouse and crow seasons is Monday. I realize there aren't many forest grouse around here, but some of our hunters pursue them.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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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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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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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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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Shrub planting party to take place this weekend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Tree planting this weekend; volunteers needed
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
Opening weekend reported to be good
Sometimes it is difficult to retrieve information from Fish and Wildlife. Sometimes it is not their fault.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Plenty of hunting seasons underway
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Mourning dove and forest grouse season to open in two weeks
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Sisters live up to their billing
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Sisters on the Fly tour tomorrow
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Tentative goose banding project scheduled
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Alfalfa needed for pygmy rabbit project
The following was received from James A Chandler, Wildlife Volunteer Program Manager for Fish and Wildlife:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
April 1 opener results continued
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Youth turkey season next weekend
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
U.S. Forest Service offers fee waiver days
We are blessed to have a series of National Forests across our great nation, seven to eight in Washington alone. Mostly there are no fees associated with a visit to the forests, but this is not always true.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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 …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Upcoming hunting seasons
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Success great, depending upon location
From local biologists about the opening weekend, Oct. 15 and 16
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS AGO
Triploid escapees potential hazard to steelhead
The Fish and Wildlife press release sounded a bit desperate. "A 17-mile stretch of the Columbia River between Bridgeport and Brewster, Washington, is about to become a hotspot for triploid trout fishing."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 3 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
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
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
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
Flooding may cause changes in camping plans
It seems we have been talking about droughts in the past few years, but this year is different; the word flooding has been mentioned more than once and not just back in the eastern part of this great nation. A call to the Fish and Wildlife Region Two office in …
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
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
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
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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
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
The rest of the opening day fishing reports
We didn't have room for all of the opening day fishing reports, so we will present them today. Some of the information is for lakes outside the Columbia Basin, but destination of interest of Basin residents.
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
Lowland lake fishing opener a week from tomorrow
The main fishing opener in the Columbia Basin will open a week from tomorrow. Called the lowland lake fishing opener will include lakes such as Blue, Park, Deep, Warden and many more. Look for the Spring Hook & Bullet, which will highlight the prospects for the opener, to be published …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Birding trip reveals seven golden eagles
Birding
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Second fishing opener begins today; Spring Turkeys in sight; 2011 Halibut forecast
Fish and Wildlife District Fish Biologist Chad Jackson predicts
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Crane Festival begins today, goes through Sunday
The 14th Annual Othello Sandhill Crane Festival begins today,
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Spring turkey in sights of youth
Spring turkey season begins two weeks from tomorrow for youth under 16 years of age and runs for two days, April 2 and 3. The youth season is open in all game management units. Standard hunting methods (shotgun or bow and arrow only) and all other turkey hunting regulations apply …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Fishing on opener lakes still good
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
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Master Hunter applications accepted until February
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
Steelhead still hot on Upper Columbia
Anton Jones has been busy on the Upper Columbia River and Rufus Woods Lake. Read on.
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
Cold weather requires extra precautions
Last week Region Two wildlife Biologist, Ephrata District, Rich
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS 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
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
First fall general turkey season begins tomorrow
The first two of three fall turkey seasons begins tomorrow and
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Anglers catching steelhead, salmon in Brewster area
Here is a recap of the open areas for steelhead and salmon
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Mike finds hot fishing at Banks Lake, salmon slows
From Anton Jones of Darrel & Dad’s Family Guide Service:
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Lake Wenatchee sockeye fishery opens again, for now
Last Saturday Fish and Wildlife reopened the sockeye fishing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Six attend Fish and Wildlife meeting
Four citizens and two Fish and Wildlife fish biologists attended
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Moose on the loose in the Columbia Basin this month
Never did we imagine we would be writing about what to do in the
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 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
Cougar caught asleep in George back yard
GEORGE — A 113-pound male cougar was found sleeping on a patio in George.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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