Bennett’s Fish Shack
By Hillary Holman Winter is upon us, and ocean beaches will be opening throughout the season for Razor Clams. Rob ...
Sunday, December 29, 2024
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Telling the Truth about Surplus Steelhead by Gary Lewis
"Recycled" ocean-going rainbows breathe big fish bounty into Oregon's small lakes and ponds. I didn't want to tell a lie ...
Early Ice Fishing Tactics for Trout by Britton Ransford
While frigid temperatures and dustings of snow mark the end of the open water fishing season for some, it signals ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Winter Steelheading by Hannah Pennebaker
Slap on your earmuffs and grab that tacklebox, it’s winter steelhead season here in the Pacific Northwest! Steelhead, which are ...
Angler-Based Psychotherapy by Chad Bryson
“Welcome back to the 'Winter Doldrums’”, read the message on the marquis in front of the local fly shop. My ...
- 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
- Public invited to Jan. 9 virtual town hall on resident native trout harvest management December 18, 2024OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hosting an online public meeting Jan. 9, 2025, to share its first draft of the resident native trout harvest management policy (PDF) and hear public feedback. This is the third public town hall on the new policy, designed to increase public participation opportunities in […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Fish and Wildlife Commission met Dec. 12-14 in Cle Elum December 16, 2024CLE ELUM, Wash. – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Cle Elum Dec. 12-14 to decide on its 2025 meeting schedule, pygmy rabbit status, land transactions, draft language for cougar and black bear hunting rules, and delegation of rule making to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) director. The Commission was also […]Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Cassia County infant attacked and injured by a raccoon in his home December 27, 2024Cassia County infant attacked and injured by a raccoon in his home idfg-tthompson Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:42 Read more about Cassia County infant attacked and injured by a raccoon in his homeidfg-tthompson
- Rainbow trout stocking schedule for January 2025 in the Magic Valley Region December 27, 2024Rainbow trout stocking schedule for January 2025 in the Magic Valley Region idfg-tthompson Fri, 12/27/2024 - 07:43 Read more about Rainbow trout stocking schedule for January 2025 in the Magic Valley Regionidfg-tthompson
- Important dates to help plan your January December 26, 2024Important dates to help plan your January idfg-cliess Thu, 12/26/2024 - 08:52 Read more about Important dates to help plan your Januaryidfg-cliess
- It's a new year, so time for a new salmon/steelhead permit (and new rules) December 24, 2024It's a new year, so time for a new salmon/steelhead permit (and new rules) idfg-rphillips Tue, 12/24/2024 - 13:01 Read more about It's a new year, so time for a new salmon/steelhead permit (and new rules)idfg-rphillips
- Fish and Game euthanizes a mountain lion near Ketchum that had killed a family pet December 21, 2024Fish and Game euthanizes a mountain lion near Ketchum that had killed a family pet idfg-tthompson Fri, 12/20/2024 - 20:51 Read more about Fish and Game euthanizes a mountain lion near Ketchum that had killed a family petidfg-tthompson