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F&G provides hundreds of boating access sites and asks people to use them responsibly

F&G provides hundreds of boating access sites and asks people to use them responsibly

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New state record burbot hoisted out of Kootenai River

New state record burbot hoisted out of Kootenai River

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!

Look, don't touch: Despite good intentions, 'rescuing' baby wildlife can lead to bad outcomes

Look, don't touch: Despite good intentions, 'rescuing' baby wildlife can lead to bad outcomes

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

Attention birds and bird lovers: Boxes are NOW available at regional office in Lewiston

Attention birds and bird lovers: Boxes are NOW available at regional office in Lewiston

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

Ground-based cameras show promise for measuring mule deer fawn ratios in certain areas of Idaho

Ground-based cameras show promise for measuring mule deer fawn ratios in certain areas of Idaho

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

Spring Chinook fishing set to open April 25

Spring Chinook fishing set to open April 25

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)

Idaho Fish and Game investigating fish loss at Kiwanis Park Pond in Lewiston

Idaho Fish and Game investigating fish loss at Kiwanis Park Pond in Lewiston

2026 Columbia River spring Chinook seasons announced

2026 Columbia River spring Chinook seasons announced

Many Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for early-season fishing

Many Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for early-season fishing

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

Annual Fish and Game fur auction to run online April 6-20

Annual Fish and Game fur auction to run online April 6-20

WDFW seeks public input on 2026 ocean salmon fishery proposals

WDFW seeks public input on 2026 ocean salmon fishery proposals

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet March 12 to 14 in Walla Walla

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet March 12 to 14 in Walla Walla

Fish and Game Commission to meet March 24-25 in Boise

Fish and Game Commission to meet March 24-25 in Boise

WDFW soliciting additional public comment for incentive deer permit proposals

WDFW soliciting additional public comment for incentive deer permit proposals

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Walla Walla

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Walla Walla

Trade Show Roundup
Destination

Trade Show Roundup

Midnight Magic
Fishing

Midnight Magic

Safe Surf Fishing Essentials
Safety

Safe Surf Fishing Essentials

Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement goes into effect Jan. 1

Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement goes into effect Jan. 1

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

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

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

Director’s Bulletin | November/December 2025

Idaho and Washington seek information on illegal bighorn sheep killings

Idaho and Washington seek information on illegal bighorn sheep killings

Mountain lion sighting on Lewis-Clark College campus in Lewiston

Mountain lion sighting on Lewis-Clark College campus in Lewiston

Winter Steelhead Prospects in Washington
Fishing

Winter Steelhead Prospects in Washington

Tossing Hardware for Coho
Gear

Tossing Hardware for Coho

Steelhead are biters, dude!
Stories

Steelhead are biters, dude!

A Dock Full of Fun
Destination

A Dock Full of Fun

Swinging Blades for Summer Steelhead
Gear

Swinging Blades for Summer Steelhead

Becoming A SeaWalker In Neah Bay
Fishing

Becoming A SeaWalker In Neah Bay

Pinks are HERE!
Fishing

Pinks are HERE!

Ten Pink Salmon Shore Locations
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Ten Pink Salmon Shore Locations

THE HELLS CANYON WHITE STURGEON POPULATION

THE HELLS CANYON WHITE STURGEON POPULATION

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

2025 Watchable Wildlife Grant recipients expand access to Washington wildlife viewing opportunities

2025 Watchable Wildlife Grant recipients expand access to Washington wildlife viewing opportunities

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

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

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

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 2

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 2

Fish and Wildlife Commission met virtually Dec. 12

Fish and Wildlife Commission met virtually Dec. 12

Fishing

Summer Saltwater Salmon

Successful Bottom Fishing Strategy in the Pacific Northwest
Fishing

Successful Bottom Fishing Strategy in the Pacific Northwest

Fishing With Your 4-Legged Friend
Fishing

Fishing With Your 4-Legged Friend

Pink Salmon Everywhere!
Fishing

Pink Salmon Everywhere!

How to Have a Blast At Brewster
Destination

How to Have a Blast At Brewster

Fishing

Chasing The Elusive Burbot - A Guide To Ice Fishing Techniques

Winter Steelheading – Fishing for the Elements
Fishing

Winter Steelheading – Fishing for the Elements

Severe Weather Boating
Boating

Severe Weather Boating

Five Great Lure for Spring Bass Fishing
Gear

Five Great Lure for Spring Bass Fishing

Fishing

Digging Into Razor Clams

Fishing

How To Catch Trout On A Rainy Day

Spring Means Rockfish
Fishing

Spring Means Rockfish

Springers Are Here
Fishing

Springers Are Here

Westside Trout Roundup
Destination

Westside Trout Roundup

The Other Red Meat
Fishing

The Other Red Meat

British Columbia Tuna Time
Destination

British Columbia Tuna Time

Silver Salmon River Lockjaw Strategies
Fishing

Silver Salmon River Lockjaw Strategies

Fishing

In Search of the Perfect Storm

Hoodsport Chum
Destination

Hoodsport Chum

Fishing

Chasing The Elusive Burbot - A Guide To Ice Fishing Techniques

Drill Baby Drill
Gear

Drill Baby Drill

Destination

Cowlitz River Steelhead Stories

Five Great Lure for Spring Bass Fishing
Gear

Five Great Lure for Spring Bass Fishing

Catch and Release Fishing
Fishing

Catch and Release Fishing

Kokan-Eye Eyesight Colors and Presentations
Fishing

Kokan-Eye Eyesight Colors and Presentations

Spring Means Rockfish
Fishing

Spring Means Rockfish

Destination

Walleye Fishing At Long Lake

Spring Ahead To Roses Lake
Destination

Spring Ahead To Roses Lake

Destination

Catch More Rainbows At Potholes Reservoir

Destination

Omak Lake Cutthroat Action

Fishing

Of Damsels, Dragons, and Snails for Stillwater Trout

Fishing

The Derby Mentality

Horseback in the Wallowas for Brook Trout
Destination

Horseback in the Wallowas for Brook Trout

Josie & the Tomcats go to Alaska
Destination

Josie & the Tomcats go to Alaska

Net Innovation
Gear

Net Innovation

If A River Runs Thru It
Destination

If A River Runs Thru It

The Ins and Outs of Fishing Reels
Gear

The Ins and Outs of Fishing Reels

A Mothers Day Fishing
Stories

A Mothers Day Fishing

Off the Radar Coho
Fishing

Off the Radar Coho

Little Boat in Big Water
Boating

Little Boat in Big Water

Brewster Salmon Derby Adventures
Destination

Brewster Salmon Derby Adventures

If A River Runs Thru It
Destination

If A River Runs Thru It

The Ins and Outs of Fishing Reels
Gear

The Ins and Outs of Fishing Reels

A Mothers Day Fishing
Stories

A Mothers Day Fishing

The Best Fly Ever Made
Gear

The Best Fly Ever Made

Winter Trout
Fishing

Winter Trout

Reel Obsession 2024 Trade Show Special
Fishing

Reel Obsession 2024 Trade Show Special

The State of Bottomfish
Fishing

The State of Bottomfish

March Steelhead Madness
Fishing

March Steelhead Madness

Fishing for Washington’s Stocked Rainbow Trout
Fishing

Fishing for Washington’s Stocked Rainbow Trout

Five 5-Star Fishing Destinations
Destination

Five 5-Star Fishing Destinations

Bag'n Blackmouth
Fishing

Bag'n Blackmouth

Outdoor Serenity
Stories

Outdoor Serenity

Onward Hoh... River That Is
Destination

Onward Hoh... River That Is

Forecast the Fishing for Late Winter Rainbows
Fishing

Forecast the Fishing for Late Winter Rainbows

Bucket List Fishing
Stories

Bucket List Fishing

Mayfield Muskies
Fishing

Mayfield Muskies

Tips & Tactics: Pitching Plastics
Techniques

Tips & Tactics: Pitching Plastics

Destination Spotlight: MarDon Resort
Destination

Destination Spotlight: MarDon Resort

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