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 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/12/25
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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 …
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By The Daily World
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2/10/25
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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.
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Michael Wright / The Spokesman-Review (TNS)
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2/9/25
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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 …
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By The Chronicle Staff
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2/7/25
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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 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/4/25
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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 …
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Gregory Scruggs / The Seattle Times (TNS)
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1/31/25
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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 …
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The News Tribune (TNS)
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1/29/25
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The Birth of a Lake boardwalk trail is pictured at Coldwater Lake on Thursday, Jan. 23.
“This short, accessible boardwalk trail explores the creation of Coldwater Lake,” the …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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1/27/25
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Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson traveled to Silver Lake in Cowlitz County on Thursday to capture these photos of the local landscape, wildlife and folks enjoying the clear skies at …
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1/24/25
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Chehalis Outfitters will host an educational seminar titled “Float Fishing and Pulling Plugs” where anglers of all skill levels can learn advanced techniques to elevate their fishing …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/24/25
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Wednesday confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 26.
“Diggers can look forward to …
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WDFW
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1/22/25
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Smelt’s annual return from the ocean has long drawn thousands of dip-netters up and down the Cowlitz River. This year, however, the prized tradition will be different.
The Washington …
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By Henry Brannan / Murrow News
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1/21/25
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Tokeland, a small fishing town on the north side of Willapa Bay, has been a local hot spot for commercial crabbing for decades.
But you don't need a crab boat or any state-of-the-art equipment …
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By Kody Christen / kody@chronline.com
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1/20/25
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Mount Rainier National Park has changed its wilderness permit fee structure from a flat $20 per trip to $10 per person per night, the National Parks Service announced Friday.
Youth ages 15 and …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/17/25
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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 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/16/25
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It was a bluebird day at the White Pass Ski Area when Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson visited on Sunday.
Skiers enjoyed the powder as Mount Rainier dominated the horizon against clear …
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Photos by Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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1/15/25
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The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 days when a Discover Pass will not be needed to visit state parks and other state lands in 2025.
On these days, visitors will …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/15/25
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Starting this month, biologists from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will begin conducting a study in southwest Washington that will help the department develop a new method for …
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By The Chronicle staff
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1/10/25
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If you want to get out to a national park or federal forest for free this year, circle these 10 dates on your calendar.
Federal public lands agencies will once again waive entrance, parking and …
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Jamie Hale / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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1/10/25
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Chronicle photographer Ridley Hudson captured these photos during a visit to the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge on Thursday afternoon.
“Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually …
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1/7/25
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