FISHING -- Despite a cold start, anglers warmed up to the idea of catching tons of trout on Saturday, the opening day of Washington's lowland trout fishing season. Top producing lakes in Spokane County were Fishtrap (4.3 fish per angler) followed by Williams (despite wind…
CRITTERS -- While winter -- and winter-like spring weather -- is an inconvenience to many people, it's the ultimate test for wildlife. Deer can deal with a tough winter. However, too many tough winters in a row and put a local deer population into a…
Rich Landers writes and photographs stories and columns for a wide range of outdoors coverage, including Outdoors feature sections on Sunday and Thursday.