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Smelt dippers line the banks of the Cowlitz River with empty nets due to a lack of smelt in the morning of Wednesday, March 12.
State adds two more days of dip-netting after first day of Cowlitz River smelt fishery was a bust
This year’s Cowlitz River recreational smelt dip-fishing season kicked off Wednesday almost totally without its two most important elements : smelt and people dipping for them. Each year … more
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High Rock Lookout is pictured with Mount Rainier on the horizon in this Chronicle file photo.
High Rock Trail closure planned for this summer in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has announced plans for a temporary closure of the High Rock Trail No. 266 during the upcoming summer season.  The closure is necessary to ensure public … more
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David Bergeron / WDFW Halibut fishing seasons have been set for coastal and Puget Sound area.
Halibut fishing starts May 1 in coastal Westport-Ocean Shores
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced plans for the 2025 halibut fishing season, which will kick off April 3 in some Puget Sound marine areas and May 1 in coastal marine … more
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A smelt dipper lifts an empty net on a designated smelt dipping day from the Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Ramp on the Cowlitz River on Wednesday, March 12.
Cowlitz River smelt dippers skunked on opening day
Anglers from across the Pacific Northwest took to the banks of the Cowlitz River on Wednesday, March 12, for the opening of the state's brief smelt dipping season. All it took was a few empty … more
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Hikers make their way past yellow balsamroot wildflowers blooming on the slopes of Dog Mountain, as a gray mist hangs over the Columbia River Gorge.
Permits going on sale for one of the best wildflower hikes in the Pacific Northwest
If it’s wildflower views you’re after, you can’t do much better than Dog Mountain. The Columbia River Gorge destination is famous for its spectacular spring blooms and stunning … more
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Anglers from around the state gather on a dock in the designated area on the Cowlitz River in Castle Rock on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
‘Large enough to support harvest’: WDFW approves Cowlitz River recreational smelt dips
Smelt dippers will return to the banks of the Cowlitz River as the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved recreational fisheries for Wednesday, March 12, and Saturday, March … more
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A tracked quad driver carrying a blind student crosses a bridge during the 2025 Mount St. Helens Trac Riders Washington Blind School Ride near Marble Mountain Snow Park in the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument on Thursday, March 6.
Snowmobiling club takes blind students on the ride of a lifetime at Mount St. Helens
On Thursday, March 6, a group of 13 students from the Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver bundled up in their warmest winter gear and boarded vans for one of the most unique field … more
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Sherry Church cleans her razor clams at Grayland Beach on Friday, March 8, 2024.
WDFW approves coastal razor clam digs beginning March 8
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers this week confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, March 8. "The upcoming low tide … more
Hunters take to the field on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in hopes of shooting the limit of two pheasants during the youth pheasant hunt at the Shillapoo Wildlife Area near Vancouver Lake.
WDFW: New hunters should complete hunter education before spring seasons
With Washington’s spring turkey hunting season quickly approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is urging new hunters to complete hunter education so they can … more
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The White Pass ski lodge is pictured from above during the 2025 Winter Carnival at the White Pass Ski Area on Saturday, March 1.
In focus: Fun and fireworks at the White Pass Winter Carnival
The High Steel Bridge is pictured from above the Olympic National Forest near Shelton on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Take a drive, or walk, over one of the tallest railway arch bridges in the United States
Just 30 minutes north of Shelton in the Olympic National Forest, one of the tallest railway arch bridges in the United States towers over the Skokomish River. Originally a logging railroad … more
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A line of clams is placed on a tailgate after being cleaned during a razor clam dig at Grayland Beach on March 8, 2024.
WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 24; more digs planned through April 3
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Thursday   confirmed six days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Monday, Feb. 24. “We had some … more
Brenna Gammell takes a photo with fellow participants of the 2025 Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge on top of Pigtail Peak at White Pass Ski Area after climbing the Cascade ski run while wearing weighted rucksacks to honor the U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Skiers at the White Pass Ski Area honor famed World War II climb
Thirty-three skiers and snowboarders stayed after hours at the White Pass Ski Area on Tuesday, Feb. 18, to honor the United States Army’s 10th Mountain Division by braving the cold, wind and … more
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A salmon launches itself out of the water at the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery's adult collection facility on Sunday, Sept. 29 in Salkum.
WDFW invites public participation in annual salmon season-setting process
Fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have scheduled opportunities for the public to provide input on state-managed salmon seasons. The first is a statewide … more
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WDFW proposes crab rule changes to address marine life entanglements
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes to the commercial Dungeness crab fishery to address marine life entanglements, improve monitoring and clarify current … more
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A herd of elk run in a field in Randle on April 2.
Statewide bans on baiting, feeding wildlife proposed by WDFW to help fight chronic wasting disease
Statewide bans on feeding wildlife and using bait to hunt big game are among a suite of rules proposed to help Washington limit the spread of chronic wasting disease long into the future. … more
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An elk looks back as it grazes in Packwood on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
WDFW accepting public comment on new hunting rules and regulations, feeding ban
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced Friday the opening of a public comment period on new rules and regulations proposed for the upcoming hunting season as part of its … more
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A line of clams are placed on a tailgate after being cleaned during a razor clam dig at Grayland Beach on March 8. 2024.
Clams on the Super Bowl menu? WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 8
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers on Tuesday confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, Feb. 8. “This upcoming tide series … more
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Trees reflect off a small lake on the Pacific Crest Trail near Chinook Pass.
Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers are no longer able to enter Canada
Planning a 2,650-mile trek on the Pacific Crest Trail from the U.S.-Mexico border to Canada? Prepare to turn around. On Monday, the Canada Border Services Agency announced it will no longer … more
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A bull elk that has shed his velvet gets leaves and twigs caught on his antlers on a rainy evening in Packwood in 2023.
Sportsmen’s Alliance sues WDFW over delay in releasing public records
The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife over withholding public records that it claims violates the state’s … more
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