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Continued high numbers of spring chinook over Bonneville Dam allowed Oregon and Washington fish managers to liberalize fishing seasons below and above the dam, including a limited commercial fishery Monday.
Spring Chinook Salmon Sportfishing on Lower Columbia River Extended Through Mid-June
Columbia River spring chinook salmon sportfishing below Bonneville Dam will continue through June 15 with just one break for a limited commercial fishery Monday. Oregon and Washington biologists … more
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An unclipped, possibly hatchery-origin spring Chinook smolt caught in early April 2022 on the Cowlitz River below Barrier Dam, approximately 8 inches in length.
WDFW: Why Anglers Might See More Unmarked Chinook Smolts on the Cowlitz River This Spring
Editor’s Note: The following article was published last month by WDFW. The spring Chinook salmon hatchery program on the Cowlitz River does double duty: not only does it provide angling … more
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A bald eagle swoops down onto Fort Borst Lake in Centralia Wednesday afternoon to snatch a fish. Eagles are a common sight at the popular spring fishing destination. More photographs from the afternoon can be found at chronline.com.
In Focus: The Birds of Fort Borst Park in Centralia
Greg Corliss, of Mossyrock, smiles and holds up a brown trout he caught during the Mineral Lake Fishing Derby while on his boat Saturday morning.
Mineral Community Club Gets a Kick-Off With Annual Fishing Derby
Some days the fish just don’t bite. But once in a while, the piscean stars seem to align. Saturday at Mineral Lake was one of those days. With cheeks a jolly red from a day in the sun, … more
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A family camps and fishes near a fire at the Lions Den Campground in Mineral.
Lions Den Campground on Mineral Lake Gets a Major Facelift Just in Time for Fishing Season
As Mineral Lake shone green in the morning sun on Saturday, folks walked around the lakeside Lions Den Campground with coffee mugs in hand and grins on their faces. One man approached camp manager … more
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A daily limit of 15 razor clams dug near Ocean Park, Washington on Oct. 17, 2020.
‘One of the Best on Record’: WDFW Approves Nine Days of Razor Clam Digs to Close Out a Successful Season
Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed Friday that the final round of razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 29 to May 7 to wrap up a … more
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A female grey wolf in snow. (Mikael Males/Dreamstime/TNS)
Washington Spends $1.4 Million on Wolves in 2021 as State Population Continues to Grow
There were a minimum of 206 wolves and 33 packs in Washington state in 2021, according to an annual survey conducted by state and tribal biologists. Those numbers represent an increase of 16%, … more
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Mount St. Helens is pictured from the Johnston Ridge Observatory Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
Mount St. Helens Begins to Shed Winter Snow Coat as Road to Johnston Ridge Opens
Mount St. Helens is an elusive wonder.  It steps out of the morning fog to offer majestic views, only to don a veil of clouds moments later. Still, the headless peak has become an icon of … more
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Anglers stand on docks and wade through water with nets to catch smelt Saturday morning at the Castle Rock Al Helenberg Memorial Cowlitz Boat Ramp.
Photos: Smelt Dippers Drop Their Nets Along the Cowlitz River
A five-hour opening for recreational smelt dipping along the Cowlitz River brought Snow Bai and her 11-year-old daughter Jessica nearly an hour north Saturday. The pair from Camas dipped for the … more
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Jason Phelps blows into a game call outside his office Wednesday in Pe Ell.
‘Conversation With an Elk’: Pe Ell Game Call Designer Featured on Netflix Hunting Show
Jason Phelps, 38, of Pe Ell, was camouflaged by a tree in the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico, a bow in one hand and an interpreter’s dictionary, of sorts, in the other. Phelps was … more
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Board member Amy Besunder and Vice President Elise Woodsmith attend a Packwood Trail Project meeting at the Packwood Community Center on Jan. 22.
Packwood Trail Project Seeks to Establish 8-Mile Accessible Loop in Next Few Years
The Packwood Trail Project held its annual public meeting on Jan. 22, where board members presented the project’s mission and goals. The organization was first formed, informally, in 2016 … more
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Bob Russell points out areas where salmon swim through Mill Creek near Adna when water levels are higher.
Once a Doubter, Adna Property Owner Turns to Conservation and Fish Advocacy
Bob Russell jumps enthusiastically out of his pickup onto the side of the road near an unassuming portion of state Route 6, just east of Adna. He runs over to a nearby stream — Mill Creek, … more
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State Searches for Answers as Bacteria Spreads Through Bighorn Herds
Capturing and collaring bighorn sheep, including some in the Yakima River Canyon, marked the next step in the state's ongoing efforts to limit the spread of a deadly bacteria. The Washington … more
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Alex Dietz of Bend, Oregon, was fly fishing with an egg pattern on the Deschutes River outside Warm Springs on Dec. 19 when he hooked a 5-pound, 12-ounce, 24-inch long mountain whitefish with a 14-inch girth.
Oregon Angler Catches Massive Mountain Whitefish, Sets State Record and Possible World Record
Alex Dietz of Bend, Oregon, was fly fishing with an egg pattern on the Deschutes River outside Warm Springs on Dec. 19 when he hooked a 5-pound, 12-ounce, 24-inch long mountain whitefish with a … more
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Deer run through a field near Rush road in Napavine last August.
Severe Winter, Diseases Have Biologists Concerned About Regional Wildlife Populations
Snow and cold weather have biologists worrying about regional wildlife, particularly after Eastern Washington deer herds were hit hard by two deadly diseases this summer. Washington Department of … more
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Centralia native Josh Westerly posing with the 4x5 elk he harvested south of Toledo, Washington on opening day of archery season on Sept. 11, 2021.
WDFW Offers Special Hunt Drawing for Early Hunter Reporting
Hunters who report their 2021 black bear, deer, elk or turkey hunting results by Jan. 10 will have the opportunity to win one of nine deer and elk incentive permits for fall 2022, Washington … more
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Brian Kertson, right, and Bart George sit next to a 197-pound cougar they caught and collared on Monday, March 5, 2018. Kertson, who is 6-foot-2 and 270, said the tom cat’s forearms made his arms look puny.
2021: The Year Outdoors in the Pacific Northwest
Another year has ticked down, which means it's time for The Spokesman-Review's annual roundup of the most interesting and important outdoor stories from 2021. With the lingering economic, social and … more
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Clam diggers are pictured along the Washington coast in this 2017 Chronicle file photo.
Daily Limit Returns to 15 Clams as WDFW Approves Seven More Days of Digging, Including New Year’s Digs
Razor clam enthusiasts can head to coastal beaches to ring in the new year as shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on Tuesday confirmed the next round of … more
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Last Chance to Dig 20 Razor Clams as Next Round of Digs Confirmed for Washington Coast
Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on Thursday announced 26 tentatively scheduled razor clam digs in January and February. WDFW also confirmed that the … more
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Hunters' Pushback Against Cancellation of Washington Spring Bear Hunt Unlikely to Make a Difference in 2022
An online petition urging Washington State wildlife commissioners to reinstate the spring black bear hunt is gaining traction online, but it's unlikely to affect any change. "I wonder if it is too … more
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