Much of my love for fishing has to do with the way it pushes me to explore new places in the great outdoors. Every chance I get, I...
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Friday, January 24, 2025
The image of a trout rising to eat an aquatic insect, usually a mayfly of sorts, is the encapsulation of what drives most anglers to pursue fly fishing....
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Dropping gear down slowly so not to have it tangle is the key to catching salmon at the famed Buoy 10. Sure, there are a few other things,...
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With opening day of the Western Washington Lowland Lake opener in the rearview mirror, many of us are looking for future lake fishing opportunities. Let’s take the family...
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According to Wikipedia, Father's Day dates back to 1910: “Father's Day was founded in Spokane, Washington at the YMCA in 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd, who was born in Arkansas. Its first celebration was in the...
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By Hillary Holman Last year for Mother’s Day I met up with my two daughters to fish Dworshak Reservoir in the Clearwater Valley for Monster Bass. My eldest...
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- CORRECTION: WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Jan. 26; more digs planned through March 1 January 22, 2025CORRECTION: No digging is allowed before noon during digs when low tide occurs in the afternoon or evening. OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 26.“Diggers can look forward to another week of razor clamming,” said Bryce Blumenthal, WDFW’s recreational […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Steelhead fishery to open Feb. 1 on Skagit and Sauk rivers January 21, 2025MILL CREEK - Fisheries managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and co-managing tribes have forecasted that 7,019 wild steelhead will return to the Skagit River and its tributaries this year.The 2025 steelhead forecast is sufficient to open a state-managed recreational fishery on portions of the Skagit and Sauk rivers, as well […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- WDFW seeks applicants for Puget Sound Recreational Crab and Shrimp Advisory Committee January 16, 2025OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking applications for the Recreational Crab and Shrimp Advisory Committee (RCSAC). The application period is open through Feb. 3, 2025. The RCSAC is a volunteer committee that advises the Department on Puget Sound recreational crab and shrimp fishing issues. The committee discusses potential management actions, […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- WDFW announces tentative Cowlitz River recreational smelt fishery schedule January 16, 2025RIDGEFIELD – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a new tentative schedule approach for the Cowlitz River recreational smelt fishery. This approach is designed to provide advance notice of potential fishing days, while balancing increasing fishing effort with sustainable management practices.Under this strategy, WDFW proposes tentative recreational smelt dipping opportunities on […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Hunting for brant geese to open in Clallam, Pacific, and Whatcom counties; will remain closed in Skagit County January 14, 2025MILL CREEK – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced that hunts for brant geese will open as scheduled in Clallam, Pacific, and Whatcom counties, but that Skagit County will remain closed to brant hunting this season.Brant counts this winter allow for hunting opportunities in Clallam and Whatcom counties on Jan. 18, […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant application period open Feb. 1 through April 30 January 22, 2025Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant application period open Feb. 1 through April 30 idfg-cliess Wed, 01/22/2025 - 09:10 Read more about Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant application period open Feb. 1 through April 30idfg-cliess
- 18th Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger Event Scheduled Jan. 25 and 26 in Chubbuck January 21, 202518th Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger Event Scheduled Jan. 25 and 26 in Chubbuck idfg-jjackson Tue, 01/21/2025 - 14:49 Read more about 18th Annual Sportsmen Against Hunger Event Scheduled Jan. 25 and 26 in Chubbuckidfg-jjackson
- F&G Commission meeting Jan. 28-29 in Boise January 21, 2025F&G Commission meeting Jan. 28-29 in Boise idfg-cliess Tue, 01/21/2025 - 10:55 Read more about F&G Commission meeting Jan. 28-29 in Boiseidfg-cliess
- F&G Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtually January 21, 2025F&G Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtually idfg-cliess Tue, 01/21/2025 - 10:51 Read more about F&G Citizens Shooting Range Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. MST in Boise and virtuallyidfg-cliess
- Meet the artists behind your 2025 Fish and Game hard cards January 16, 2025Meet the artists behind your 2025 Fish and Game hard cards idfg-cliess Thu, 01/16/2025 - 10:02 Read more about Meet the artists behind your 2025 Fish and Game hard cardsidfg-cliess