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Learn about Idaho's frogs and toads in this month's edition of Wildlife Express

Learn about Idaho's frogs and toads in this month's edition of Wildlife Express

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The opportunity to fish for some of the state’s biggest bass is now

The opportunity to fish for some of the state’s biggest bass is now

8,600 acres in North Idaho removed from Large Tracts Program by private landowners following repeated unauthorized use and rule violations

8,600 acres in North Idaho removed from Large Tracts Program by private landowners following repeated unauthorized use and rule violations

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (3-31-2026)

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (3-31-2026)

Bringing fishers home to the Panhandle Region

Bringing fishers home to the Panhandle Region

Hunter and bowhunter education combination course offered in Buhl

Hunter and bowhunter education combination course offered in Buhl

ICYMI: Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting March 25

ICYMI: Idaho Fish and Game Commission Meeting March 25

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

Reminder: Turn in Kootenai River Angler Science Program packets by April 1 for a chance to win prizes

Reminder: Turn in Kootenai River Angler Science Program packets by April 1 for a chance to win prizes

WDFW invites public to two Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area virtual planning meetings

WDFW invites public to two Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area virtual planning meetings

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

Additional one-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Saturday, Feb. 21

Additional one-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Saturday, Feb. 21

Catching Spring Chinook
Fishing

Catching Spring Chinook

Public invited to share input on updates to Theler Wetlands Nature Center

Public invited to share input on updates to Theler Wetlands Nature Center

Public invited to provide input on 2027-2028 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries

Public invited to provide input on 2027-2028 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries

Volunteer groups needed for Edson Fichter Nature Area service days this spring, summer, and fall!

Volunteer groups needed for Edson Fichter Nature Area service days this spring, summer, and fall!

Fish and Game reminds the public that winter ticks on moose are normal

Fish and Game reminds the public that winter ticks on moose are normal

McGill Spur access site on Clearwater River closed until further notice

McGill Spur access site on Clearwater River closed until further notice

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

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

Public meeting set to discuss salmon and steelhead seasons in Central Washington

Public meeting set to discuss salmon and steelhead seasons in Central Washington

Annual South Fork Clearwater River localized broodstock collection program starts Feb. 2

Annual South Fork Clearwater River localized broodstock collection program starts Feb. 2

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meets Friday, Jan. 9

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meets Friday, Jan. 9

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

Hunting for brant geese to open in Clallam, Pacific, and Whatcom counties; will remain closed in Skagit County

Hunting for brant geese to open in Clallam, Pacific, and Whatcom counties; will remain closed in Skagit County

WDFW seeks public feedback on proposed rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest

WDFW seeks public feedback on proposed rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest

WDFW seeks public input on draft status review for Canada lynx

WDFW seeks public input on draft status review for Canada lynx

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

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met Friday, Jan. 9

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met Friday, Jan. 9

Winter Trailering
Gear

Winter Trailering

Gearing Up for the Razor Clam Season
Gear

Gearing Up for the Razor Clam Season

Puget Sound Squid
Fishing

Puget Sound Squid

Fall Coho Fishing in Rivers
Fishing

Fall Coho Fishing in Rivers

Mountain Trout As Art
Fishing

Mountain Trout As Art

The Alaska Experience
Fishing

The Alaska Experience

C.A.S.T. for Kids
Fishing

C.A.S.T. for Kids

Two Washington residents charged with alleged unlawful take and waste of a bull moose in North Idaho

Two Washington residents charged with alleged unlawful take and waste of a bull moose in North Idaho

Idaho Fish and Game completes fish survey in the Snake River below American Falls Dam in southeast Idaho

Idaho Fish and Game completes fish survey in the Snake River below American Falls Dam in southeast Idaho

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

Director’s Bulletin | September/October 2025

Get outside on Black Friday with statewide trout fishing opportunities

Get outside on Black Friday with statewide trout fishing 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

WDFW to survey crabbers in select Puget Sound marine areas in December

WDFW to survey crabbers in select Puget Sound marine areas in December

Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold virtual meeting Dec. 12

Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold virtual meeting Dec. 12

WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 18; more digs planned for early 2026

WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 18; more digs planned for early 2026

Too Many Kokanee? Here's the Cure
Fishing

Too Many Kokanee? Here's the Cure

The Voles of Summer
Fishing

The Voles of Summer

Summertime Bass Fishing
Fishing

Summertime Bass Fishing

Buoy 10 primer
Destination

Buoy 10 primer

Fishing

Washington State Record Whitefish

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

Silver Salmon River Lockjaw Strategies
Fishing

Silver Salmon River Lockjaw Strategies

Lake Roosevelt Walleye and Turkey Bonanza
Destination

Lake Roosevelt Walleye and Turkey Bonanza

Kelp Greenling
Fishing

Kelp Greenling

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

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

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

Net Innovation
Gear

Net Innovation

5 Family Friendly Trout Lakes in Western Washington
Destination

5 Family Friendly Trout Lakes in Western Washington

Fathers Day Memories
Stories

Fathers Day Memories

Early Ice Fishing Tactics for Trout
Fishing

Early Ice Fishing Tactics for Trout

Telling the Truth about Surplus Steelhead
Fishing

Telling the Truth about Surplus Steelhead

How to fish for Columbia River Walleye
Fishing

How to fish for Columbia River Walleye

Winter Trout
Fishing

Winter Trout

Reel Obsession 2024 Trade Show Special
Fishing

Reel Obsession 2024 Trade Show Special

Choosing The Right Ice Fishing Hut
Gear

Choosing The Right Ice Fishing Hut

Fishing for Washington’s Stocked Rainbow Trout
Fishing

Fishing for Washington’s Stocked Rainbow Trout

It's an Addiction
Gear

It's an Addiction

Gearing Up for Spring Kokanee
Fishing

Gearing Up for Spring Kokanee

Washington Winter Kokanee Observations
Destination

Washington Winter Kokanee Observations

Float Tube Fishing 101
Gear

Float Tube Fishing 101

Twitching Jigs for Trout on Holter Lake
Destination

Twitching Jigs for Trout on Holter Lake

Brewster Salmon Derby Adventures
Destination

Brewster Salmon Derby Adventures

The Worst Duck Hunting Dog I Ever Loved
Hunting

The Worst Duck Hunting Dog I Ever Loved

Trout Fishing: When Life Gives You Lemons.
Fishing

Trout Fishing: When Life Gives You Lemons.

Spring Kokan-Energy
Fishing

Spring Kokan-Energy

Late Winter Steelhead Fishing
Fishing

Late Winter Steelhead Fishing

Looking Ahead to March Fishing
Fishing

Looking Ahead to March Fishing

It's an Addiction
Gear

It's an Addiction

Gearing Up for Spring Kokanee
Fishing

Gearing Up for Spring Kokanee

Big Bass Tournaments
Destination

Big Bass Tournaments

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