FISHING -- Wow, we barely got the notice out that the Icicle River was closing to spring chinook fishing before fish managers changed their mind. Here's the notice just posted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Actions: Anglers will again be able to…
HUNTING -- Check in and cheer or cry: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife special permit drawings for 2013 have been conducted. To view your drawing results, visit the WDFW website.
FISHING -- The Hanford Reach of the Columbia River will open to fishing for sockeye salmon on Friday, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Department has just announced. Here are the details: Action: Open the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River to the retention of sockeye…
FISHING -- The Icicle River's fishing season for spring chinook salmon closes today an hour after sunset. Read on for the details pertaining the closure of the Chelan County fishery from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
RIVER RUNNING -- Two Inland Northwest rafting companies are offering huge discounts on classic whitewater day trips, with emphasis on families or groups. Wiley E. Waters rafting company is offering a 50 percent GROUPON discount for a group of six on the popular Clark Fork…
HUNTING -- I had some interesting conversations over meals with a professor from Iran a few years ago centered on our common love for hunting chukars. We don't hear much about that part of Middle Eastern culture, but he was a solid enthusiast for walking…
HUNTING -- An Internet oldie from the singles ads. SINGLE BLACK FEMALE seeks male companionship, ethnicity unimportant. I'm a very good girl who LOVES to play. I love long walks in the woods, riding in your pickup truck, hunting, camping and fishing trips, cozy winter…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.