As we say goodbye to our summer boating weather you may find yourself wondering, “Do I winterize or do I find something to fish for?” Either way, you...
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
When it comes to salmon fishing, there are often two thoughts on the subject. The first is table fare, always trying to catch the freshest salmon that will...
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By Chad Bryson Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula and its spectacular sport fishing opportunities are a far cry from being a worldly secret. Every summer, thousands of visitors travel to...
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Measured in terms of people killed, the last year of World War II (1945) is regarded as the worst year in human history. On April 27, the day...
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By John Kruse Steelheaders typically get up early to hit their favorite spots, meaning traveling in the dark on roads that can be wet and icy. In addition...
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By Mike Carey There has been speculation exactly why anglers are seeing such large and healthy kokanee in Lake Chelan. Site member Toni (Wannafishalure.com) recently contacted WDFW Fish...
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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
- 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
- Video: Watch a thousand mule deer cross the Idaho 21 overpass near Boise January 14, 2025Video: Watch a thousand mule deer cross the Idaho 21 overpass near Boise idfg-rphillips Tue, 01/14/2025 - 15:15 Read more about Video: Watch a thousand mule deer cross the Idaho 21 overpass near Boiseidfg-rphillips