OUT & ABOUT

OUTFIELD

Report sick birds

State and local agencies need the help of citizens to help track the potential spread of avian bird flu and West Nile virus.

“Report sightings of most dead wild birds to the Washington Fish and Wildlife’s toll-free hotline (800) 606-8768.

“Report dead crows, ravens, magpies and jays to local city or county health departments, which are tracking West Nile virus cases.

Callers will be asked to leave their name, telephone number, the date and time of the call, the number of dead birds they are reporting, the specific location of the birds and the species of bird (if known) and approximately how long the birds have been dead.

Waterfowl and shorebird species will be followed most closely for potential bird flu cases.

Meanwhile, Fish and Wildlife officials say people should not handle dead wild birds with bare hands or transport them.

OUTMEDIA

Hook ‘n’ bullet radio

Who: The Outdoor Guru with host Chuck De Bruin.

When: Live on Saturdays, 8 a.m.-9 a.m. The program debuted Aug. 26.

Where: KJRB 790-AM

What: Mainly fishing and hunting topics; call-in format with guests. Weekly feature on “what’s hot.”

OUTDO

Roosevelt mothership base for kayakers

What: Autumn mothership kayak tour sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation Department.

Where: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.

When: Preregister by Sept. 18. Trip dates are Oct 13-18.

Details: Paddle single or tandem kayaks on quiet Lake Roosevelt in autumn, after most of the powerboats are gone, and spend evenings camping and dining on a floating hotel. The Dakota Columbia houseboat meet paddlers at Two Rivers Marina near Fort Spokane and carry gear from beach to beach during the six-day tour. Guides will assist in paddling and gourmet meals.

Cost: $699 per person double or $849 single occupancy, includes kayaks, equipment, lodgings, meals, guides.

Info: (509) 625-6200.

OUTLOOK

Best fishing times

Lunar tables from the U.S. Naval Observatory list peak fishing times. Be fishing at least one hour before and one hour after given times. Applies to all time zones.

(No “best days” this week.)

Through Sept. 3

Today

9:47 p.m., 11:35 a.m.

Monday

10:46 p.m., 12:25 p.m.

Tuesday

11:43 p.m., 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday

11:43 p.m., 2:15 p.m.

Thursday

12:38 a.m., 3:10 p.m.

Friday

1:30 a.m., 4 p.m.

Saturday

2:21 a.m., 4:50 p.m.

Next Sunday

3:13 a.m., 5:40 p.m.