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Coho Prospects for 2026 by Mark Yuasa
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Coho Prospects for 2026 by Mark Yuasa

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Fall Duck Popper Recipe by Hillary Holman
Hunting

Fall Duck Popper Recipe by Hillary Holman

Fishing a Lake For the First Time by Mike Carey

Fishing a Lake For the First Time by Mike Carey

A Hidden Gem by Mike Carey
Fishing

A Hidden Gem by Mike Carey

Washington Coastal River Salmon Prospects by Brent Knight
Fishing

Washington Coastal River Salmon Prospects by Brent Knight

Find Big Smallies Fast on the Mid-Columbia by Gary Lewis
Fishing

Find Big Smallies Fast on the Mid-Columbia by Gary Lewis

Everett Coho Derby: Supporting our Fisheries by Brent Knight
Fishing

Everett Coho Derby: Supporting our Fisheries by Brent Knight

Battle the Fish Not the Weather by Matt Carey
Fishing

Battle the Fish Not the Weather by Matt Carey

Destination: Oxbow Reservoir for Smallmouth Bass by Gary Lewis
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Destination: Oxbow Reservoir for Smallmouth Bass by Gary Lewis

Fish and Game, city police and fire departments relocate black bear from Nampa neighborhood

Fish and Game, city police and fire departments relocate black bear from Nampa neighborhood

Drought and heat can be a bad combination for Idaho fisheries

Drought and heat can be a bad combination for Idaho fisheries

Public comment opportunity for proposed 2026 sage-grouse season, deadline July 5

Public comment opportunity for proposed 2026 sage-grouse season, deadline July 5

Summer Salmon are Coming! by Mark Yuasa
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Summer Salmon are Coming! by Mark Yuasa

June 9, 2026 Spring/Summer Chinook Update

June 9, 2026 Spring/Summer Chinook Update

Thirteen Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags, second drawing deadline is Aug. 10

Thirteen Idaho hunters draw Super Hunt tags, second drawing deadline is Aug. 10

Over 11,000 catchable rainbow trout are headed for lakes in the Panhandle Region in June

Over 11,000 catchable rainbow trout are headed for lakes in the Panhandle Region in June

Parking area at Fish and Game access site on Crystal Lake near Priest River closed for emergency road repairs

Parking area at Fish and Game access site on Crystal Lake near Priest River closed for emergency road repairs

Clearwater Region Spring Chinook Update 6/2/2026

Clearwater Region Spring Chinook Update 6/2/2026

Fifty-two years later:  remembering fallen Fish and Game Conservation Officer Sam Buntrock

Fifty-two years later:  remembering fallen Fish and Game Conservation Officer Sam Buntrock

Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 5/28/2026

Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 5/28/2026

Spring Chinook Fishery Update (5/27/2026)

Spring Chinook Fishery Update (5/27/2026)

Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 5/19/2026

Upper Salmon River Chinook update - 5/19/2026

Hunter shoots charging grizzly bear in defense of life near Cave Falls Road

Hunter shoots charging grizzly bear in defense of life near Cave Falls Road

Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation honors IDFG biologist Hollie Miyasaki for Outstanding Achievement in Bighorn Sheep Conservation

Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation honors IDFG biologist Hollie Miyasaki for Outstanding Achievement in Bighorn Sheep Conservation

Craig Mountain firewood sale opens May 18

Craig Mountain firewood sale opens May 18

Got a good set of eyes and a green thumb? Become a community scientist and help F&G monitor monarch butterflies this summer

Got a good set of eyes and a green thumb? Become a community scientist and help F&G monitor monarch butterflies this summer

Clearwater Region Spring Chinook Update (5/12/2026)

Clearwater Region Spring Chinook Update (5/12/2026)

Temporary area closure within Edson Fichter Nature Area due to pathway work

Temporary area closure within Edson Fichter Nature Area due to pathway work

F&G begins annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

F&G begins annual grizzly bear research trapping in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

Being a Steelhead Isn’t Easy

Being a Steelhead Isn’t Easy

Clearwater Region Spring Chinook Update 4/23/2026

Clearwater Region Spring Chinook Update 4/23/2026

Youth Outdoor Skills Day event set for May 9, at Beaver Dick Park

Youth Outdoor Skills Day event set for May 9, at Beaver Dick Park

Catchable rainbow trout returned to Long Gulch Pond!

Catchable rainbow trout returned to Long Gulch Pond!

Trout fishing with a dry fly in the Cascades by Gary Lewis
Fishing

Trout fishing with a dry fly in the Cascades by Gary Lewis

Early Season Ice-off Panfishing by Eric Magnuson
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Early Season Ice-off Panfishing by Eric Magnuson

Fish and Game seeks information on two elk illegally killed in Farragut State Park

Fish and Game seeks information on two elk illegally killed in Farragut State Park

Senior Conservation Officer Jim Stirling honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year

Senior Conservation Officer Jim Stirling honored as Shikar-Safari Club International Wildlife Officer of the Year

Youth turkey season kicks off April 8. Here’s how to get the most out of it

Youth turkey season kicks off April 8. Here’s how to get the most out of it

F&G to host hybrid public meeting for negotiated rulemaking on April 15

F&G to host hybrid public meeting for negotiated rulemaking on April 15

Hunter and bowhunter education combination course offered in Buhl

Hunter and bowhunter education combination course offered in Buhl

Walleye fishery update in the Magic Valley Region

Walleye fishery update in the Magic Valley Region

Hawkins Point access site on Lake Pend Oreille to close for improvements beginning April 1

Hawkins Point access site on Lake Pend Oreille to close for improvements beginning April 1

Here’s what Southwest Idaho hunters need to know before spring turkey, bear hunts kick off in April

Here’s what Southwest Idaho hunters need to know before spring turkey, bear hunts kick off in April

Big game scoring day to be held in Idaho Falls

Big game scoring day to be held in Idaho Falls

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (3-24-2026)

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (3-24-2026)

WDFW seeks public input on recreation planning at Methow Wildlife Area public workshop March 11 in Winthrop

WDFW seeks public input on recreation planning at Methow Wildlife Area public workshop March 11 in Winthrop

Public invited to submit information for 10 species status reports and recovery plans

Public invited to submit information for 10 species status reports and recovery plans

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 26 with additional dates planned through early April

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 26 with additional dates planned through early April

Statement on relicensing agreement for Seattle City Light's Skagit River Hydroelectric Project

Statement on relicensing agreement for Seattle City Light's Skagit River Hydroelectric Project

WDFW soliciting additional public comment for incentive deer permit proposals

WDFW soliciting additional public comment for incentive deer permit proposals

Coastal recreational bottomfish fishery season opens March 14

Coastal recreational bottomfish fishery season opens March 14

Prescribed fires planned for WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington

Prescribed fires planned for WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington

WDFW approves eight days of coastal razor clam digs beginning March 17 with additional dates planned through early April

WDFW approves eight days of coastal razor clam digs beginning March 17 with additional dates planned through early April

WDFW seeks public input on 2026 ocean salmon fishery proposals

WDFW seeks public input on 2026 ocean salmon fishery proposals

WDFW and DNR seek public input on Green Dot Roads in south central Washington

WDFW and DNR seek public input on Green Dot Roads in south central Washington

Trade Show Roundup
Destination

Trade Show Roundup

Midnight Magic
Fishing

Midnight Magic

Henrys Lake angler hoists new state record trout out of ice

Henrys Lake angler hoists new state record trout out of ice

Washington commercial Dungeness crab season will kick off Dec. 31 or Jan. 4 along the coast, depending on area

Washington commercial Dungeness crab season will kick off Dec. 31 or Jan. 4 along the coast, depending on area

River otter trapping season closed in the Salmon Region

River otter trapping season closed in the Salmon Region

F&G to host spring/summer Chinook salmon public meetings in February

F&G to host spring/summer Chinook salmon public meetings in February

F&G Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtually

F&G Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtually

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Jan. 29 with additional dates planned through early March

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Jan. 29 with additional dates planned through early March

Winter Trailering
Gear

Winter Trailering

Winter Steelhead Prospects in Washington
Fishing

Winter Steelhead Prospects in Washington

Tossing Hardware for Coho
Gear

Tossing Hardware for Coho

Fall Coho Fishing in Rivers
Fishing

Fall Coho Fishing in Rivers

A Dock Full of Fun
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A Dock Full of Fun

Swinging Blades for Summer Steelhead
Gear

Swinging Blades for Summer Steelhead

C.A.S.T. for Kids
Fishing

C.A.S.T. for Kids

Pinks are HERE!
Fishing

Pinks are HERE!

Ten Pink Salmon Shore Locations
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Ten Pink Salmon Shore Locations

Bridge replacement to temporarily close the boardwalk and kayak launch at Billingsley Creek (South) in the Magic Valley Region

Bridge replacement to temporarily close the boardwalk and kayak launch at Billingsley Creek (South) in the Magic Valley Region

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Oct. 20

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Oct. 20

WDFW seeks public input on revised State Wildlife Action Plan draft

WDFW seeks public input on revised State Wildlife Action Plan draft

Washington to debut new mobile application for digital hunting, fishing licenses, and harvest reporting

Washington to debut new mobile application for digital hunting, fishing licenses, and harvest reporting

Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Lynnwood

Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Lynnwood

WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 18

WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 18

Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold virtual meeting Dec. 12

Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold virtual meeting Dec. 12

Fish and Wildlife Commission met virtually Dec. 12

Fish and Wildlife Commission met virtually Dec. 12

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Summer Saltwater Salmon

Summertime Bass Fishing
Fishing

Summertime Bass Fishing

Fishing With Your 4-Legged Friend
Fishing

Fishing With Your 4-Legged Friend

Pink Salmon Everywhere!
Fishing

Pink Salmon Everywhere!

Fishing

Hot Coho Action

Five Ice Fishing Destinations in Montana
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Five Ice Fishing Destinations in Montana

Drill Baby Drill
Gear

Drill Baby Drill

Fishing

Chironomids in Stream Channels

Seven Oregon Kokanee Lakes to Fish This Year
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Seven Oregon Kokanee Lakes to Fish This Year

Catch and Release Fishing
Fishing

Catch and Release Fishing

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Pan Fishing 101

Fall Fishing At Potholes Reservoir
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Fall Fishing At Potholes Reservoir

Bright Salmon on a Sandbar
Fishing

Bright Salmon on a Sandbar

Winterize, Seasonal Maintenance and A Plan
Boating

Winterize, Seasonal Maintenance and A Plan

Gear

The Last Ride

The Big Comeback-Steelhead on the Upper Columbia
Fishing

The Big Comeback-Steelhead on the Upper Columbia

Conconully Kokanee
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Conconully Kokanee

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Fishing Destination Zeballos

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Hot Coho Action

Essential Kokanee Science
Fishing

Essential Kokanee Science

Fishing

Making Sense of Scents

Fishing

Chironomids in Stream Channels

Fishing

Catch More Bass This Summer!

Chasing The Chill: Your Guide to Preparing For An Ice Fishing Adventure
Fishing

Chasing The Chill: Your Guide to Preparing For An Ice Fishing Adventure

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Five Winter Fishing Options in Central Washington

Fishing

How To Catch Trout On A Rainy Day

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Walleye Fishing At Long Lake

Spring Ahead To Roses Lake
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Spring Ahead To Roses Lake

Westside Trout Roundup
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Westside Trout Roundup

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Omak Lake Cutthroat Action

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Of Damsels, Dragons, and Snails for Stillwater Trout

Josie & the Tomcats go to Alaska
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Josie & the Tomcats go to Alaska

Net Innovation
Gear

Net Innovation

5 Family Friendly Trout Lakes in Western Washington
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5 Family Friendly Trout Lakes in Western Washington

Get the Lead Out
Gear

Get the Lead Out

Tips & Tactics: Pitching Plastics
Techniques

Tips & Tactics: Pitching Plastics

Destination Spotlight: MarDon Resort
Destination

Destination Spotlight: MarDon Resort

The Outdoors Roundup
Fishing

The Outdoors Roundup

Angler-Based Psychotherapy
Fishing

Angler-Based Psychotherapy

A Beginner’s Guide to Winter Steelheading
Fishing

A Beginner’s Guide to Winter Steelheading

Get the Lead Out
Gear

Get the Lead Out

Kokanee Lures: Making Your Own
Fishing

Kokanee Lures: Making Your Own

Bag'n Blackmouth
Fishing

Bag'n Blackmouth

Onward Hoh... River That Is
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Onward Hoh... River That Is

Forecast the Fishing for Late Winter Rainbows
Fishing

Forecast the Fishing for Late Winter Rainbows

Cowlitz River Smelt Dipping
Destination

Cowlitz River Smelt Dipping

Destination Spotlight: MarDon Resort
Destination

Destination Spotlight: MarDon Resort

NW Good Eats: Laughing Dog Brewing
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NW Good Eats: Laughing Dog Brewing

2024 Reel Obsession Fishing Season Recap & Newsletter
Fishing

2024 Reel Obsession Fishing Season Recap & Newsletter

Trout Fishing: When Life Gives You Lemons.
Fishing

Trout Fishing: When Life Gives You Lemons.

5 Frozen Treasures
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5 Frozen Treasures

Bag'n Blackmouth
Fishing

Bag'n Blackmouth

Looking Ahead to March Fishing
Fishing

Looking Ahead to March Fishing

Onward Hoh... River That Is
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Onward Hoh... River That Is

Forecast the Fishing for Late Winter Rainbows
Fishing

Forecast the Fishing for Late Winter Rainbows

Big Bass Tournaments
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Big Bass Tournaments

Mayfield Muskies
Fishing

Mayfield Muskies

Tips & Tactics: Pitching Plastics
Techniques

Tips & Tactics: Pitching Plastics

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