The Joys and Challenges of Fishing a New State By Mike Carey
The rainbow on the other end of my line was giving a good accounting of himself. After a solid take, ...
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
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Elemental Telepathy
By Gary Lewis After 26 rainbows brought to hand and released, I reeled up the loose coils at my feet ...
- Boaters must stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales under expanded rules in Washington waters December 30, 2024OLYMPIA – As of Jan. 1, 2025, boaters in Washington waters must stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) at all times. The busy waters of Puget Sound pose a significant threat to this endangered population of orcas, which relies on echolocation to hunt and communicate. The new rules, passed by the Washington […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Peterman Ridge wildlife area unit temporarily closed to motorized vehicle access to protect wintering wildlife December 30, 2024RIDGEFIELD – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will temporarily close the Peterman Ridge Unit of the Cowlitz Wildlife Area to motorized vehicle access from Jan. 2 through April 30, 2025.The unit is located south of Morton in Lewis County. The closure will protect wintering wildlife and maintain road infrastructure; non-motorized access, including access to […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- WDFW statement on Ruckleshaus Center's Organizational Review December 27, 2024On Dec. 19, 2024, the William D. Ruckelshaus Center submitted the "Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Organizational Review (PDF)" to the Washington State Legislature. WDFW has received the report and is reviewing it. We await further direction from the Legislature once the report has been reviewed.Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Dec. 28; more digs planned for early 2025 December 20, 2024Razor clam diggers encouraged to celebrate New Year’s responsibly, follow beach rulesOLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Dec. 28, including opportunities around the New Year’s Day holiday. “We are waving goodbye to 2024 and welcoming 2025 with seven days of […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- CWD found in new hunt unit in Pend Oreille County, additional positives in Spokane County December 19, 2024SPOKANE- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has confirmed four new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Department’s Eastern Region 1, bringing the total cases in Washington to six. All four of the recent cases were hunter-harvested male white-tailed deer. Three of the deer were harvested within five miles of the first […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Henrys Lake Newsletter – Winter 2024/2025 December 31, 2024Henrys Lake Newsletter – Winter 2024/2025 idfg-jbrower Tue, 12/31/2024 - 09:23 Read more about Henrys Lake Newsletter – Winter 2024/2025idfg-jbrower
- Idaho Fish and Game to host open house in Jerome on season-setting process for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats December 31, 2024Idaho Fish and Game to host open house in Jerome on season-setting process for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats idfg-tthompson Tue, 12/31/2024 - 07:47 Read more about Idaho Fish and Game to host open house in Jerome on season-setting process for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goatsidfg-tthompson
- Oxbow Hatchery: Redesigned for the future December 30, 2024Oxbow Hatchery: Redesigned for the future idfg-jbruns Mon, 12/30/2024 - 14:11 Read more about Oxbow Hatchery: Redesigned for the futureidfg-jbruns
- 2025-'27 Fishing Seasons and Rules booklet has a new look, and here are helpful hints on how to use it December 30, 20242025-'27 Fishing Seasons and Rules booklet has a new look, and here are helpful hints on how to use it idfg-rphillips Mon, 12/30/2024 - 13:54 Read more about 2025-'27 Fishing Seasons and Rules booklet has a new look, and here are helpful hints on how to use itidfg-rphillips
- Statewide trout stocking highlights for January 2025 December 30, 2024Statewide trout stocking highlights for January 2025 idfg-cliess Mon, 12/30/2024 - 08:26 Read more about Statewide trout stocking highlights for January 2025idfg-cliess