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Lake Pend Oreille “State of the Lake” video now available ahead of April 22 open house

Lake Pend Oreille “State of the Lake” video now available ahead of April 22 open house

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F&G seeks grants to repair Winchester Dam

F&G seeks grants to repair Winchester Dam

Idaho Fish and Game’s Brett High Honored with Native Fish Conservation Award

Idaho Fish and Game’s Brett High Honored with Native Fish Conservation Award

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (4-15-2026)

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (4-15-2026)

Fishing Small Streams with Traditional Tackle for Salmon, Trout and Steelhead by Brent Knight
Fishing

Fishing Small Streams with Traditional Tackle for Salmon, Trout and Steelhead by Brent Knight

Battlin’ Paddlefish By Mike Carey
Fishing

Battlin’ Paddlefish By Mike Carey

Mark your calendars: Fish and Game to host Lake Pend Oreille “State of the Lake” open house April 22

Mark your calendars: Fish and Game to host Lake Pend Oreille “State of the Lake” open house April 22

New early season fishing opportunities coming to ponds in Council, McCall, New Meadows and Cascade

New early season fishing opportunities coming to ponds in Council, McCall, New Meadows and Cascade

Southeast Region to host hunter education open house for volunteer instructors in April

Southeast Region to host hunter education open house for volunteer instructors in April

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

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

Statewide trout stocking highlights for April 2026

Statewide trout stocking highlights for April 2026

Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - April

Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - April

Over 25,000 catchable rainbow trout headed for lakes in the Panhandle Region in April

Over 25,000 catchable rainbow trout headed for lakes in the Panhandle Region in April

Little Camas Reservoir and Mormon Reservoir trout stocking will not occur in 2026

Little Camas Reservoir and Mormon Reservoir trout stocking will not occur in 2026

Public input sought on proposed rules for use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands

Public input sought on proposed rules for use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands

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

In Like a Mayfly, Out Like a Brown
Fishing

In Like a Mayfly, Out Like a Brown

Early Opener Trout
Fishing

Early Opener Trout

Catching Spring Chinook
Fishing

Catching Spring Chinook

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

March 2026 Nisqually River incident

March 2026 Nisqually River incident

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

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

Coastal recreational bottomfish fishery season opens March 14

Coastal recreational bottomfish fishery season opens March 14

Upcoming changes for hunters, anglers as WDFW modernizes license products

Upcoming changes for hunters, anglers as WDFW modernizes license products

New hunters: complete hunter education before spring seasons

New hunters: complete hunter education before spring seasons

Three Winter Ice Fishing Events in Washington
Fishing

Three Winter Ice Fishing Events in Washington

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 31 with an additional 27 days planned for early 2026

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 31 with an additional 27 days planned for early 2026

More than $1.4 million awarded to support restoration and wildlife-friendly fencing projects in Washington’s shrubsteppe habitat

More than $1.4 million awarded to support restoration and wildlife-friendly fencing projects in Washington’s shrubsteppe habitat

Unofficial third-party test reports chronic wasting disease in Ferry County mule deer

Unofficial third-party test reports chronic wasting disease in Ferry County mule deer

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

DNR and WDFW’s new youth education committee looking for members

DNR and WDFW’s new youth education committee looking for members

Second application period for nonresident general season deer/elk tags is February. 5-15

Second application period for nonresident general season deer/elk tags is February. 5-15

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 will use drone to survey water intake at Samish Hatchery

WDFW will use drone to survey water intake at Samish Hatchery

Razor Clam Forecast & Fall Trout Outlook
Fishing

Razor Clam Forecast & Fall Trout Outlook

Panfishing Strategies and Tactics to Use for Year-Round Success
Fishing

Panfishing Strategies and Tactics to Use for Year-Round Success

Gear

Interview With a Kokanee Concluded

Coho Craziness
Fishing

Coho Craziness

Billy Clapp Kokanee Saga
Destination

Billy Clapp Kokanee Saga

Gear

Interview of the Well-Schooled Kokanee Continues

Help Fish and Game study burbot in the Kootenai River—and earn rewards in the process

Help Fish and Game study burbot in the Kootenai River—and earn rewards in the process

F&G's Frank C. Jones boating access site near King Hill reopened Dec. 13

F&G's Frank C. Jones boating access site near King Hill reopened Dec. 13

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

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 3

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 3

Yakima County man sentenced for wildlife trafficking

Yakima County man sentenced for wildlife trafficking

Director’s Bulletin | September/October 2025

MyWDFW mobile application now available in Apple and Google Play app stores

MyWDFW mobile application now available in Apple and Google Play app stores

Blue Mountains elk captures to take place this December

Blue Mountains elk captures to take place this December

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

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

The River Less Travelled
Gear

The River Less Travelled

Destination Ochoco Reservoir
Destination

Destination Ochoco Reservoir

Safety and First Aid Afloat
Safety

Safety and First Aid Afloat

Safety and First Aid Afloat
Safety

Safety and First Aid Afloat

Kayak Fishing 101
Boating

Kayak Fishing 101

Dry Fly Fishing 101
Gear

Dry Fly Fishing 101

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

Seven Oregon Kokanee Lakes to Fish This Year
Destination

Seven Oregon Kokanee Lakes to Fish This Year

Catch and Release Fishing
Fishing

Catch and Release Fishing

Kokan-Eye Eyesight Colors and Presentations
Fishing

Kokan-Eye Eyesight Colors and Presentations

First water on the Rogue
Stories

First water on the Rogue

Late Season Baker Lake Sockeye
Destination

Late Season Baker Lake Sockeye

Riffe Lake Roundup
Destination

Riffe Lake Roundup

Little Boat in Big Water
Boating

Little Boat in Big Water

The Outdoors Roundup
Fishing

The Outdoors Roundup

Angler-Based Psychotherapy
Fishing

Angler-Based Psychotherapy

Get the Lead Out
Gear

Get the Lead Out

Lingcod Lookahead
Fishing

Lingcod Lookahead

The State of Bottomfish
Fishing

The State of Bottomfish

Angler-Based Psychotherapy
Fishing

Angler-Based Psychotherapy

A Beginner’s Guide to Winter Steelheading
Fishing

A Beginner’s Guide to Winter Steelheading

Early Ice Fishing Tactics for Trout
Fishing

Early Ice Fishing Tactics for Trout

Kokanee Lures: Making Your Own
Fishing

Kokanee Lures: Making Your Own

Roosters Northwest Good Eats
Food & Drink

Roosters Northwest Good Eats

Boat Trailer Safety and Care
Boating

Boat Trailer Safety and Care

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

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

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

Razor Clam Forecast
Fishing

Razor Clam Forecast

The Art of Finding Kokanee
Fishing

The Art of Finding Kokanee

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