Elemental Telepathy
By Gary Lewis After 26 rainbows brought to hand and released, I reeled up the loose coils at my feet ...
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Tag: Trout
The Washington Outdoors Report
HUMPIES, LAWSUITS AND TROUT PINK SALMON NUMBERS ARE LOOKING GOOD Odd numbered years are pink salmon years here in Washington ...
Winter Fishing – Stocked Trout Extravaganza By Paul Lewis
Well, winter is around the corner and it’s time to put the rods away and winterize the boat, right? NOT ...
Stocked Trout Extravaganza
By Paul Lewis Well, winter is around the corner and it’s time to put the rods away and winterize the ...
October Trout
By Jason Brooks Every April, trout anglers get excited for the general lowland lakes opener: a day steeped in tradition, ...
- 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 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
- 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
- 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
- One new member appointed, Ragen reappointed to Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission January 13, 2025OLYMPIA – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed two members to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.Lynn O’Connor is appointed to an Eastern Washington position. O’Connor is a resident of Ferry County in northeast Washington. She started and ran the Colville Sign Company in Colville for 20 years and worked as a park aide and […]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