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Brandon Hayward's Blog

Seabass, in words and pics

I started my affair with seabass in my early twenties. I’d been into her since my early teens, right around the time puberty... full blog


Paul Lebowitz's Blog

Kayak fishing comes of age

Kayak fishing is a changed game. No longer a curiosity, it’s now a mainstream part of the coastal fishing scene. Need pr... full blog


Gary Graham's Blog

Leaping into 2012

Here we are at the beginning of another year…another blank page of beginnings. This one is a bit different if only by design... full blog


MLPA Updates

COURT OF APPEAL REFUSES TO HALT LAWSUIT TARGETING MLPA

Coastside Fishing Club's appeal to go forward; hearing that could roll back saltwater fishing closures expected in late in 2... full blog


Jim Niemiec's Blog

And the rains came at the right time for upland game birds

It had been a very dry winter and things weren't looking all that good for another good hatch of chukar and quail, but thank... full blog


Pat McDonell's Blog

Saturday Tourney: Fun but serious bay biz

All it takes is preparation when it comes to this Saturday's San Diego Anglers Open Bay Bass Tournament This Saturday ... full blog


Martin Strelneck's Blog

Dry spell, great fishing

Going into February, it’s been a rare “no storm” winter for the high country. After a 58-day dry spell, the first measurable... full blog


Grady Istre's Blog

Hunting with older dog

It’s amazing how even one year can make a big difference in a hunting dog’s abilities. I hear stories from hunters/cli... full blog


Carrie Wilson's Blog

Wild Pigs a Threat?

Question : I learned recently that some Indians on a reservation in my area released some pigs for hunting purposes and no... full blog


Steve Comus' Blog

Gun industry on roll

As it comes off a record-setting sales year, the shooting sports industry is poised to have a banner year in 2012. The go... full blog


Jonathan Roldan's Blog

Winter max fishing

I might be committing a bit of heresy. Fishing can be crap in the winter. Okay, I said it. But, hold on. Before I’m ex-commu... full blog


WON BASS BLOG

Lake Shasta Kicks Off WON BASS 2012 Pro Am Season

They are on the water. The fishermen face a change of conditions. They will see the daytime high drop nearly 10-degree... full blog


TODAY'S HOT NEWS

New visa requirements set for U.S. anglers fishing Mexican Waters

BY BRANDON HAYWARD WON Staff Writer It’s official: U.S.-based anglers fishing Mexican waters need an FMM visa, ... full blog


Catalina White Sea Bass

Dates set for 2012 event at Two Harbors

Slated May 19-20, and back to original format Put Catalina tourney on your 2012 competition calendar ... full blog


Hotel Coral / WON Championship

2102 dates are July 27-28

2012 PREVIEW (new entry form) The WON/YAMAHA Hotel Coral and Marina Saltw... full blog


Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot Tournament

Mark Nov. 7-10 event on calenda (new entry form)

Nov. 7-10 are dates of 2012 event CABO SAN LUCAS —The 2011 event is over, and with it some great memor... full blog


WESTERN OUTDOOR NEWS Events

Seventh annual WON TroutfesT kicks out record number of tagged fish!

2011 Western Outdoor News Big Bear Lake TroutfesT THE TROUTFEST GRAND RAFFLE PRIZE WINNER was Anthony S... full blog


Bill Karr's Blog

Watered down

"Body Booting" a new way of waterfowling I was going through one of my many emails when I came upon a ... full blog


U.S. Open Blog

Aaron Marten Wins Third U.S. Open In Dramatic Style

Aaron Martens joins the elite ranks of three-time WON BASS U.S. Open winners LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Until this U.S.... full blog


WON 2011 Charters

3rd Annual Channel Islands Shootout

1st 1st place=$200 cash, $50 in Turners gift cards, Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, Accurate Reel, WFO Tackle Bag 2nd... full blog


PRIVATE BOATER'S BLOG

Huge seabass, yellows get game on!

Private boaters go to blows with yellows, seabass before winds ring the bell Catalina, coastal action wake... full blog


Eastern Sierra Opener

Crowley tops the leader board with 11-4

THE BIG CHILLY While frigid Crowley Lake was a tougher customer for anglers looking for nonstop... full blog


Irvine Lake Trout Opener

Don't Miss the Irvine Lake Trout Opener this Saturday


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Fred Hall - Del Mar Seminars

WIN BIG Prizes at the WON Booth at FRED HALL Fishing Show In Dell Mar

FRED HALL SHOW 2011 DEL MAR SEMINARS Let’s Talk Hook-Up Live Broadcast From Del Mar Show ... full blog


FRED HALL SHOW - Long Beach

Seminars

THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE What’s ‘On-Tap’ for the 2011 Fred Hall Show” It’s bigger and more... full blog


Bud Neville's Blog

PRAWNS IN THE GAME

There is a new kid in town for some of the crab combo boats fishing out of San Francisco Bay. The crews on a couple of t... full blog


COUNT DOWN TO TROUTFEST

Fifteen-foot Klamath Advantage S awaits one lucky TroutfesT participant

BIG BEAR LAKE — It’s t-minus five weeks to the 6th Annual Western Outdoor News Big Bear Lake TroutfesT, and the Oct. 3 ... full blog


Rich Holland's Blog

ADIOS

This will be my last column for WON. After 24 years it’s time to move on. Instead of writing something new, I have chosen to... full blog


Rich Tauber

U.S. OPEN PATTERNS

As most of you know, I work as a fishing instructor and guide at Lake Casitas in Ventura. Yes, I go to work 5 days a week jus... full blog


Mark Wisch's Blog

BLOG/COLUMN BY MARK WISCH

Finally got a break in the weather on my Monday off day and took full advantage of it. Hooked the boat up ar... full blog


George Kramer's Blog

Old guys come through

While professional bass fishing has continued to be a “younger man’s game,” requiring far more stamina and pace than t... full blog


Bradley Schweit' Blog

SARL and Corona Lake to host official ‘Trout Grand Opening’ this weekend

ANAHEIM/CORONA — The Santa Ana River Lakes and Corona Lake will be kicking off trout season this week(end) — No... full blog


Scott Leysath

TURKEY TIDBITS

To many turkey hunters, cooking turkey breasts can be done one of two ways – frying or cutting into strips and cooking qui... full blog


lobster tales

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Robin Wade

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Western Outdoor News Announcements

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John Wick

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