Fishing - The Durango Herald

Hesperus Ski Area calling it a season

It was a beacon of winter, the Hesperus Ski Area. Travel down U.S. Highway 160 any time after dark and you couldn’t miss the lighted slope with its evening hours of late. ...

DATE: Feb 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sports

The trout below the ice

Winter cooperating, so far, for anglers at Mancos State Park

DATE: Jan 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Animas River trout in decline

Fewer young browns particularly worrisome

DATE: Dec 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Underwear not on Christmas wish list

When you reach my age, older than: dirt, ketchup, electricity or Chair 8 at Purgatory, there isn’t much left that you need. I really don’t need anything. My fishing closet, rod r...

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Outdoors groups back carbon rules

DENVER – Worried about losses to wildlife, hunting and fishing groups are backing limits on carbon pollution from power plants. Led by the National Wildlife Federation and Trout U...

DATE: Nov 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Guides with time and talent helping others

When people think of a fly fishing guide the thought is of someone working with a client for pay. And, 99.9 percent of the time that is true. However, there are times when fly fi...

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Want to fly-fish? Head north along Animas River

The River of Lost Souls, also known as the Animas River, downstream from Durango has always been a fun and challenging fishery. From the 32nd Street bridge south to Bondad, the A...

DATE: Sep 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Taking a child fishing is a special experience

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) – Several months ago my nephew and I became pen pals. Benjamin, 6, lives in Lakeville, Conn., with his mom and his dad. He just finished kindergarten and will start first...

DATE: Aug 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Lots of coho fishing action on Columbia River

ILWACO, Wash. (AP) – Deckhand Donald Pitts stood at the stern of the Coho King charter boat with his hands dangling at his sides looking a bit like a gunslinger. From his vantage ...

DATE: Aug 14, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Sportsmen’s bill hits rough waters

Environmental, gun-control issues chill Udall measure

DATE: Jul 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

A change is in the air for Saturday

DATE: Apr 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drowning in mud

Fish choke to death on silt as deluge floods nearly dry river

DATE: Aug 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.