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Outdoors blog archive for Jan. 23, 2013

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 2013


Groups skeptical of Kretz wolf relocation bill 

ENDANGERED SPECIES -- Wolf supporters and even some cattleman's groups say an Eastern Washington lawmaker's bill aimed at moving wolves to the west side of the state is damaging their efforts to relocate wolves to the southern Cascade Mountains, according to a story in the…

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Avista begins drawdown of Lake Spokane

RIVERS – The annual drawdown of Lake Spokane, the Spokane River reservoir also known as Long Lake, has begun, Avista Utilities announced today in a media release. Starting today, operators expect to lower the reservoir up to one foot a day for two or three…

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Sean Visintainer at the fly tying vise at Silve Bow Fly Shop in Spokane Valley. (Mike Visintainer)

Two new fly tying classes at Silver Bow

FLY FISHING -- Two more fly tying classes have been added to the already busy schedule of instruction being offered by Silver Bow Fly Shop, 13210 E. Indiana Ave. in Spokane Valley, (509) 924-9998. Preregistration required. NW Top Producing Nymphs What: Learn some of the…

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