(All area codes 509 unless otherwise noted)
Bicycles
     • Methow Valley Sport Trails Association. Maintains trail network for cross country skiing and biking/hiking trails. Information: Jay Lucas, 996-3287; www.mvsta.com.

Fishing
     • Methow Valley Fly Fishers. Meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at Liberty Bell High School, Winthrop. Information: Chad Rosenstine, 997-5140.
     • Okanogan County Fly Fishing Club. Promotes fly fishing. Meets second Thursday of month at Okanogan Grange Hall during winter; various lake locations in summer. Information: Paul Moses, 422-2825; Art Lucas, 422-3793, or Jim King, 826-5221.
     • Okanogan Valley Bass Club. Promotes fun and recreation, preserves fisheries through catch-and-release program, works with state Department of Fish and Wildlife and other agencies. Web: www.okanoganvalleybassclub.com; mailing P.O. Box 1255, Omak 98841.

Guns, sport
     • 4-H shooting sports clubs. Methow Valley Cascaders, Omak Bullseyes and Top Guns. Clubs promote safe gun use, shooting skills; members work and often meet together. Information: Washington State University Extension for Okanogan County, 422-7245.
     • FFA. Student organization for agricultural education. School-affiliated clubs provide instruction in agricultural pursuits, competition in shooting sports. Information: Lonnie Dixon, Okanogan, 422-3770; Gale Wilson, Omak, 826-5150; Matt Deebach, Tonasket, 486-2126.
     • Okanogan Wildlife Council. Meets 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the council's gun club, 54A Spring Coulee Road, Okanogan. Operates trap, rifle and pistol ranges for members. FFA and 4-H groups also use the range. Information: Brian Kirchner, 422-2498; mailing P.O. Box 133, Okanogan 98840.
     • Omak Fish and Game Club. Provides trap shooting, indoor .22 rimfire shooting; competitions held Sundays for eight weeks during winter, starting in mid-January. Information: Clay Brown, 826-2812, or Murl Leder, 826-4413.
     • Riverside Sportsmen's Association. Meets second Thursday of each month at the Riverside Gun Club at 7 p.m. Information: Lonnie Scott, 826-1818; Dave's Gun and Pawn, 826-0544.

Hiking
     • Methow Valley Sport Trails Association. Information: Jay Lucas, executive director, 996-3287; www.mvsta.com.

Horses, riding
     • AHA, Adventist Horsemen Association. Local group, North Cascade Trail Riders, meets every two months. Ten chapters meet twice annually at Milton-Freewater, Ore. Information: Lou E. Venden, 826-0547, or DeDe Lavezzo, 826-2200.
     • Boots and Saddles Barrel Racing Club. First race of 2007 is March 18. Barrels and poles events held twice monthly at the Salmon Creek Arena. Lead line to open divisions. Points given for year-end awards. Family oriented and beginners welcome. Information: Karen Zittel, 826-1143.
     • Caribou Trail Reined Cow Horse Association. Attracts horse people and their families to reining horse, cutting horse, Western pleasure and working cow horse training, and competition. Shows at Salmon Creek Arena, with beginning to advanced competition. Information: Bill and Susie Ives, 826-5921.
     • Methow Valley chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington. Meets 7 p.m. first Thursday of month at Methow Valley Senior Center, Twisp. Works to preserve people's rights to use horses on public lands and protection of back country environment. Educates and informs equestrians and others on the impacts of horse use on the backcountry and the "leave no trace" concept. Annual trail ride the last weekend in April. Information: Nancy Palagruti, 997-4802.
     • Methow Valley Riding Unlimited. Provides equine-facilitated mental health and therapeutic riding program. Annie Budiselich, program director and head instructor. Information: 996-9881, or North American Riding for the Handicapped Association Web site, www.narha.org.
     • North Central Washington Horse Breeders Association. Goal is to bring attention to the horse breeders in north central Washington and provide avenues for members to market their horses and services. Information: Tim and Rita Jensen, 486-1965; Web site www.ncwhba.org.
     • Okanogan Valley chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington. Educates and informs interested persons about the impacts of horse use on back country lands and works with governmental agencies to build and maintain trails and campgrounds. Information: Dave Swanberg, 486-1107.
     • Okanogan Valley Team Penning Association. Meets at 7 p.m., first Wednesday of the month at the Eagles, Okanogan. Information: Dennis Fadden, president, 422-5046.
     • Unlimited Riding of Okanogan County. A 4-H program specializing in individualized horsemanship for special people. Clubs serve individuals with a wide range of disabilities, and also able-bodied individuals interested in learning about horse care. Carey Hunter, instructor/coordinator and registered instructor with North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, 826-9492. Web: www.pinestumpfarms.com.

Motorcycles/ATVs
     • ABATE of Washington, Okanogan Valley chapter. Meets 10 a.m. first Sunday of the month at the Okanogan Eagles. Holds fund-raisers, different runs, holds annual toy run to benefit needy children, works as advocate for motorcyclists' rights, holds safety and education courses. Information: Allen Fisher, coordinator, 422-4544; Bill Baker, deputy coordinator.
     • Christian Motorcyclist Association. Meets once a month. Information: Richard Halsted, 486-4376.
     • Desert Drifters Motorcycle Club. Holds toy runs in Okanogan, Chelan, Wenatchee and Methow Valley, and a rally in June in Chelan. Information: J.D. Davis, 826-9020; mailing P.O. Box 749, Omak 98841; www.lakechelanrally.com.
     • North Central ATV Club. Promotes off-road vehicle activities to educate about ATV use. Meets at 7 p.m. the third Friday of each month at Conconully Community Hall. Information: Larry Hamilton, 422-0804; mailing P.O. Box 346, Conconully 98819.
     • Okanogan Valley Wings. Promotes motorcycle touring on a Honda Gold Wing. Motto is "Destination Friendship." Group is involved in community affairs. Meets 8 a.m. third Saturday of month at the Cariboo Inn, Okanogan. Information: Joe and Teri Mitschelen, 422-3944.

Rodeo
     • Caribou Trail Junior Rodeo Association. Coordinates competitive junior rodeos. Club members compete in junior rodeos in northeastern Washington and in the Washington State Junior Rodeo final. Tracks Okanogan County competitors' scores and presents end of the year awards to participants. Information: Codi Marchand, 826-3109.
     • Chesaw Rodeo Club. Non-profit group produces Chesaw Fourth of July Rodeo. Proceeds to community support. Information: Mildred Leslie, secretary, 485-3041; Rodney Field, president, 485-3500.
     • Methow Valley Horsemen. Stages rodeos on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends at Twin Lakes Rodeo Arena. Information: Leanna Melton, secretary, 996-2439, or Dennis Gardner, president, 996-3869.
     • North Central Washington High School Rodeo Association. Organizes and promotes rodeo for high school students. Information: Wade and Stacey Jess, 633-3165, or Lucky and Kathy Proctor, 633-2480.
     • Okanogan County Junior Rodeo. Events for kids 18 and younger. Rodeo will be held at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds May 19-20, 2007. Buckles and cash awarded. All profits go to Children's Hospital in Seattle. Meets 6 p.m. second Monday of the month at Koala Street Grill, Omak. Information: Karen Zittel, rodeo secretary, 826-1143.
     • Omak Stampede and World-Famous Suicide Race. Stages annual professional rodeo the second weekend in August. Information: 826-1983; tickets 826-1002 or 1 (800) 933-6625; e-mail stampede@northcascades.net; Web site www.omakstampede.org.
     • Tonasket Comancheros. Sponsors the Tonasket Founders Day Rodeo the first weekend of June and the Tonasket Demolition Derby on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Information: Gerry Beeman, 486-4297.

Skiing
     • Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation. Operates Loup Loup Ski Bowl, located between Okanogan and Twisp on Highway 20. Features quad chair lift, Poma platter pull and bunny rope; rentals and ski shop; tubing area; rentals and certified ski school; cross country ski trails nearby; rest rooms, day lodge with cafeteria. Information: 826-2720; Web site www.skitheloup.com; mailing address P.O. Box 1686, Omak.
     • Loup Loup Ski Patrol. Volunteer group provides emergency medical, rescue and communications services at Loup Loup Ski Bowl. Information: John Bartella, 826-6511.
     • Methow Valley Sport Trails Association. Maintains cross country ski, biking and hiking trails in the Methow Valley. Jay Lucas, executive director, 996-3287; www.mvsta.com.
     • Sitzmark Ski Hill. Located in Havillah in Okanogan Highlands. Offers chair lift, rentals, concessions. Information: Sandy Sutton, 486-2700 or 485-3323.

Snowmobiling
     • 206 Snowriders Snowmobile Club. Promotes safe snowmobiling and works with the Forest Service to keep areas open for winter recreation; family oriented. Club gives a scholarship each year, holds fund-raisers and events. Meets at 10 a.m. first Sunday of month. Officers: Dennis Rawley, president; Jack Dawson, vice president; Rose Rawley, secretary-treasurer. Information: Dennis Rawley, 486-2247.
     • Butte Busters Snowmobile Club. Meets third Wednesday of month during winter. Information: Gary Allard, 826-5215; Bob Henrie, president, 826-2652.
     • Methow Valley Snowmobile Association. Promotes family snowmobiling. Works with Forest Service to keep trails open and safe for all snowmobilers. Meets at 6 p.m. last Tuesday of each month at the Methow Valley Senior Center, Twisp. Information: Bev Schultz, 996-2220.
     • Okanogan County Snowmobile Advisory Board. Meets 7 p.m. first Monday of month in the Okanogan County Public Services Building, Okanogan. Advises the county's parks and recreation division on snowmobile trail grooming needs. Information: Okanogan County department of public works, 422-7300.
     • Snowmobile information hotline. Information is updated once a week once trail grooming begins. Hotline: 422-7324.
     • Washington State Snowmobile Association, District 2 North. Information: Richard Coppock, chairman, 826-2404; mailing 171 Duck Lake Road, Omak; e-mail dick.coppock@wssa.us.

Swimming pools, municipal (summers only)
     • Brewster Pool, 689-6689.
     • Okanogan Pool, 422-5711.
     • Omak Pool, 826-9543.
     • Tonasket Pool. Information: Tonasket City Hall, 486-2132.
     • Twisp Pool. Information: Twisp Town Hall, 997-4081.

Travel
     • Cariboo Trail Good Sams. Recreational vehicle enthusiasts. Information: Levi Toulouse, 422-0105; Keith and Pat Davis, 422-3787; Bud Doust, wagonmaster.

Wildlife
     • Mule Deer Foundation, Okanogan County chapter. Promotes habitat for county's mule deer population. Information: Arvid Iverson, 997-9455.
     • North Central Washington Audubon Society. Members share information on
birds, conduct birding trips (including Christmas bird counts), organize
outdoor education for all ages, and participate in decision-making in
natural resource management. Information: P.O. Box 2934, Wenatchee
98807; Mark Oswood, president, 662-9087; www.ncwaudubon.org.
     • Okanogan County Strutters. Local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Information: Barnabas Koka, (208) 793-3070, or kokanwtf@gwtc.net.
     • Okanogan Wildlife Council. Meets at 7 p.m. first Thursday of month at the council's gun club, 54A Spring Coulee Road, Okanogan. FFA and 4-H groups also use the range. Information: Brian Kirchner, 422-2498; Bruce Hahn, 826-3807.
     • Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Meets monthly. Information: Tom Hill, 826-3643.