Richland Washington

[Bowtech08]

Anyone from the area?? I may be going there for work February 2020. Trying to figure out what I’m getting myself into.


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[be12hunt]

I’m not from there but spent a few weeks at the old nuclear facility.

[TejasNW]

I spent more than a few years in the NW, but not on the dry side of the mountains.

Richland (tri-cities) are dry and hot in the summer; cold and dry in the winter. The hunting is good. A lot of public land access compared to Texas. You will see a lot of mule deer and a few elk. Draw tags for sheep and moose are truly once in a life time rare; but exist. Bear and Cougar are common.

The fishing regs are a nightmare, at least on the west side of the mountains in the salmon runs. Know the mountain of regs and make sure you are in an open area. People joke but it is true. You can be fishing on one side of a creek and be legal. Cross to the other bank and get ticketed.

Further east and a little south are the Blue Mountains of Oregon. Very beautiful place, but a different state's tags.

If you are relocating, know that you are down wind of Fukoshima; and know what is going on at Hanford before making your decision. I don't think there is any more health risk than living in say, the Port of Houston area; but if you have kids make an informed decision.

Land is cheap. Make sure you have solid water rights before you buy. Unless you have deeded rights, the water that is in, on, or under your ground is not legally yours. They are under archaic water use laws, as are most western states.

You will find most people east of the Cascades share a lot in common with non-metro Texans. Conservative, peaceful, friendly, pro gun, law and order types. But the western quarter of the state rules the laws and politics due to population density, so you are often at the whim of the liberals in Seattle and Olympia. Old data, but I was surprised to find that WA had the highest number of concealed carry permits per capita in the country at the time. CCL are easy to obtain; but no reciprocity with Texas at this time, although Texas may still accept WA's card.

Overall, Richland is a bit like a small city in Texas. Cities bring the good and the bad; but one can find a community that fits with his values. Climate will be a change. Outdoor quality of life is high. It may not be your ideal place, but new experiences are good. You could do a lot worse than Richland.

[Playa]

I know a helluva fishing guide on the Columbia there in the Tri Cities area. Guides for steelhead, chinook, walleye, and his favorite Sturgeon.

And he could get you on turkey also in the spring

[Bowtech08]

I spent more than a few years in the NW, but not on the dry side of the mountains.

Richland (tri-cities) are dry and hot in the summer; cold and dry in the winter. The hunting is good. A lot of public land access compared to Texas. You will see a lot of mule deer and a few elk. Draw tags for sheep and moose are truly once in a life time rare; but exist. Bear and Cougar are common.

The fishing regs are a nightmare, at least on the west side of the mountains in the salmon runs. Know the mountain of regs and make sure you are in an open area. People joke but it is true. You can be fishing on one side of a creek and be legal. Cross to the other bank and get ticketed.

Further east and a little south are the Blue Mountains of Oregon. Very beautiful place, but a different state's tags.

If you are relocating, know that you are down wind of Fukoshima; and know what is going on at Hanford before making your decision. I don't think there is any more health risk than living in say, the Port of Houston area; but if you have kids make an informed decision.

Land is cheap. Make sure you have solid water rights before you buy. Unless you have deeded rights, the water that is in, on, or under your ground is not legally yours. They are under archaic water use laws, as are most western states.

You will find most people east of the Cascades share a lot in common with non-metro Texans. Conservative, peaceful, friendly, pro gun, law and order types. But the western quarter of the state rules the laws and politics due to population density, so you are often at the whim of the liberals in Seattle and Olympia. Old data, but I was surprised to find that WA had the highest number of concealed carry permits per capita in the country at the time. CCL are easy to obtain; but no reciprocity with Texas at this time, although Texas may still accept WA's card.

Overall, Richland is a bit like a small city in Texas. Cities bring the good and the bad; but one can find a community that fits with his values. Climate will be a change. Outdoor quality of life is high. It may not be your ideal place, but new experiences are good. You could do a lot worse than Richland.

Thank you for your input. I should be there for 18-24 months. We will be working on the Battelle facility.


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[Bowtech08]

I know a helluva fishing guide on the Columbia there in the Tri Cities area. Guides for steelhead, chinook, walleye, and his favorite Sturgeon.

And he could get you on turkey also in the spring

Please send his info.


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[Playa]

Please send his info.


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FCO- Fisher’s Catch Outfitters, Tony Fisher.

http://fisherscatchoutfitters.com/

Tell him Greg Shults referred you, but don’t do it until after the trip is over, he might charge you triple !

FYI- he used to work out at that facility

[Hooverfb]

My grandparents are around that area.

[Bowtech08]

My grandparents are around that area.

Do they need a roommate?? [emoji12] I have to find somewhere to live while trying to hoard my per diem check.


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[tx_basser]

Good fishing on the Columbia. Lots of Mule Deer, Poor Elk Hunting, Lots of Public Land,