It was a tale of two rivers growing up. OK, three, since we lived for several years just off the banks of the Sultan, a tributary of the Skykomish. Born in the mountains, they've always symbolized true rivers in my mind....
There actually are some good signs out there – solid postseason buck escapement numbers in places, an easy winter that should mean more available deer in previously hard-hit units, and a liberalized bag limit in a key area for certain weapons...
While Beaver State bowmen have already taken the field, rifle hunters get their first cracks at deer and elk later this fall as their seasons open. What should they expect?...