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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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