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ODESSA—The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition started this last Sunday, Jan. 8. Odessa and Marlin combine to make one team but compete from their respective locations. Both teams are listed combined. Belo... — Updated 1/20/2023

ODESSA—The Spokesman-Review’s Inland Northwest Trapshoot competition started this last Sunday, Jan. 8. Odessa and Marlin combine to make one team, but compete from their respective locations. Marlin’s week one result was not... — Updated 1/12/2023

DAVENPORT – With deer archery season underway, Lincoln County hunters are returning to the field. We’d like to share your hunting successes with readers countywide. Email your successful hunting photos to DT... — Updated 9/16/2022

COULEE DAM-–Beginning on July 11, 2022 through August 25, 2022, three boat-in campgrounds will be closed to all public access to replace the pit toilets with vault toilet facilities. Ponderosa Campground, located on the Spokane... — Updated 7/8/2022

GRAND COULEE–Fishermen can begin to fish for white sturgeon on Lake Roosevelt seven days per week beginning Saturday, June 18. The allotted lake area for fishing includes water from Grand Coulee Dam to the China Bend Boat Ramp,... — Updated 6/2/2022

DAVENPORT–Washington Department Fish and Wildlife hunting and fishing permits won’t be sold at Davenport Sporting Goods anymore, the business announced on its Facebook page Friday, April 15. Co-owner Jonathan Chapman said a... — Updated 4/21/2022

OLYMPIA—Hunters can submit special hunt applications for 2022 deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and fall turkey seasons from April 19 through May 19. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will... — Updated 4/21/2022

OLYMPIA – The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking written comments on a proposed spring black bear special permit rule change from Feb. 2 to March 12. The proposed rule would establish spring black bear special... — Updated 2/11/2022

DAVENPORT—The dawn of the New Year means many hunting seasons, such as deer and elk, are long gone. As winter persists, some hunts remain, while fishing begins to gain steam…both of the ice and standard varieties. Local Fish... — Updated 1/14/2022

COULEE DAM—Winter camping is available at Lake Roosevelt this year. However, with reduced staffing and resources during the winter, facilities and services are limited. During the winter season, camping is only available in the... — Updated 12/9/2021

LINCOLN COUNTY—Fall hunting season is in full swing for many species, while many begin in the coming weeks. Lincoln County hunting prospects are down for some animals, specifically white-tailed deer, but look solid for turkey... — Updated 10/7/2021

With archery season underway and modern firearms just around the corner, we’re looking for photos of your big game trophies. Have a hunter who bagged their first deer? Did you get your buck? Then send us your high-resolution... — Updated 9/23/2021