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Winterize, Seasonal Maintenance and A Plan by Randy Castello
After what has proven to be an epic summer and fall fishing season, the last of our marine salmon fisheries...
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2024 Reel Obsession Fishing Season Recap & Newsletter
Eat, Sleep, Fish, Repeat Looking back at this past fishing season makes us reflect and realize how lucky we are...
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Fall Trout Techniques by Hannah Pennebaker
Conventional wisdom dictates that trout fishing usually slows down in the heat of the summer. Trout prefer cold water temperatures...
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Chum Salmon Time by Brent Knight
Here we go…Fall is upon us. The Sockeye have done their thing, Chinook have made their way into the rivers...
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Fall Panfishing in Eastern Washington by Eric Magnuson
A treasure awaiting eager anglers As the vibrant hues of summer give way to the crisp, golden tones of fall,...
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Kelp Greenling by Josh DeBruler
Spanning from the Aleutian Island that make up the Alaskan archipelago, all the way down to the coastal waters of...
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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
- River otter trapping season closed in Clearwater Region January 24, 2025River otter trapping season closed in Clearwater Region idfg-jbruns Fri, 01/24/2025 - 16:43 Read more about River otter trapping season closed in Clearwater Regionidfg-jbruns
- F&G to host spring/summer Chinook salmon public meetings in February January 24, 2025F&G to host spring/summer Chinook salmon public meetings in February idfg-cliess Fri, 01/24/2025 - 09:07 Read more about F&G to host spring/summer Chinook salmon public meetings in Februaryidfg-cliess
- Applications for spring turkey controlled hunts open Feb. 1 January 24, 2025Applications for spring turkey controlled hunts open Feb. 1 idfg-cliess Fri, 01/24/2025 - 08:57 Read more about Applications for spring turkey controlled hunts open Feb. 1idfg-cliess
- Haven't tried ice fishing yet? Here's what you're missing January 23, 2025Haven't tried ice fishing yet? Here's what you're missing idfg-rphillips Thu, 01/23/2025 - 13:26 Read more about Haven't tried ice fishing yet? Here's what you're missingidfg-rphillips
- 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