By Gary Lewis With the water swirling around us, we waded in at the mouth of Jack Creek. Skip Morris had hooked and lost a big rainbow here...
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By Mike Carey My rod doubled over as the weight of another solid Holter Lake rainbow crushed my black and red jig. Drag screaming runs filled the air...
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BY JOHN KRUSE CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT STATE PARK – A CROWN JEWEL One of the best parks in Washington, a crown jewel amongst all the parks found in this...
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By Hannah Pennebaker What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Lake Washington? The I-90 bridge, SeaFair hydroplane races, and waterskiing are all popular...
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August 05 - August 11, 2022 Wallowa County Fun Bordering Washington and Idaho, Northeast Oregon’s Wallowa County offers all sorts of outdoors fun. I visited there this week...
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By Josh DeBruler As summer winds to an end, readers are likely anticipating glorious tales of monster sized salmon bending rod tips over the sides of boats, while...
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- WDFW announces 2024-25 coastal steelhead regulations November 27, 2024OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers this week announced regulations for the state’s 2024-25 coastal steelhead season.Most major steelhead fishing areas are scheduled to be open from Dec. 2 through March 31. Notable exceptions include:Queets River within Olympic National Park (upstream of Clearwater Road bridge/Quinault Indian Nation boundary) will close […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- WDFW statement on one-vehicle accident in Thurston County November 26, 2024Last updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. At approximately 12:00 p.m., WDFW Police were notified of a one-vehicle accident involving an overturned fish stocking truck in transit to Offut Lake. The vehicle driver, a WDFW employee, was treated by EMS on scene for minor injuries and released. Tow vehicles helped to clear the scene and […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- WDFW extends deadline to apply for Regional Engagement Committees through Dec. 31 November 25, 2024Members of new advisory committees will engage with regional management teams and provide input on fish, wildlife, and habitat topics in their area. OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has extended the deadline for applications to become a member of newly piloted Regional Engagement Committees (RECs) in the North Central Washington and […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- WDFW seeking applications for Game Management Advisory Council positions November 25, 2024OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking applications for positions on its Game Management Advisory Council, which advises the Department on issues related to managing hunted species. WDFW Director Kelly Susewind will appoint eight new members to the 18-member council for terms beginning in 2025.Prospective applicants can find the new […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Nov. 29; more tentative digs planned in December November 22, 2024OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning the day after Thanksgiving. “Get active and outside with seven days of razor clam digs beginning Nov. 29,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “Now that the stormy weather is behind us, […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Pheasant hunting reminders at stocked locations in Clearwater Region December 2, 2024Pheasant hunting reminders at stocked locations in Clearwater Region idfg-jbruns Mon, 12/02/2024 - 16:45 Read more about Pheasant hunting reminders at stocked locations in Clearwater Regionidfg-jbruns
- White-tailed deer shot in Orofino Elementary parking lot Nov 26 December 2, 2024White-tailed deer shot in Orofino Elementary parking lot Nov 26 idfg-jbruns Mon, 12/02/2024 - 16:04 Read more about White-tailed deer shot in Orofino Elementary parking lot Nov 26idfg-jbruns
- Important dates to help plan your December December 2, 2024Important dates to help plan your December idfg-cliess Mon, 12/02/2024 - 10:31 Read more about Important dates to help plan your Decemberidfg-cliess
- Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations November 29, 2024Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations idfg-Noah.Frost Fri, 11/29/2024 - 14:55 Read more about Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populationsidfg-Noah.Frost
- Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm November 29, 2024Never let the sun set on a dirty firearm idfg-cliess Fri, 11/29/2024 - 13:05 Read more about Never let the sun set on a dirty firearmidfg-cliess