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Kyle Riley carries his son Ezra carries on his back as he enters the Cowlitz River for a smelt run on Thursday, Feb. 15.
Smelt run draws crowds to the Cowlitz River
Crowds flocked to the Cowlitz River on Thursday morning as smelt-dipping returned after the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a one-day recreational fishery. A … more
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A pair of clam diggers make their way to the tide along the Washington coast in this photo provided by the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife.
WDFW approves five days of coastal razor clam digs starting Feb. 21; additional digs planned for March
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more opportunities on coastal beaches beginning Feb. 21, Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed Thursday. … more
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Anglers stand on docks and wade through water with nets to catch smelt at the Castle Rock Al Helenberg Memorial Cowlitz Boat Ramp in 2022.
One-day smelt fishery set for Thursday on Cowlitz River 
Smelt-dipping will return to the banks of the Cowlitz River as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved a one-day recreational fishery on Thursday, Feb. 15. During the … more
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Lenticular clouds cast a shadow over Mount St. Helens' crater as seen from Schoen Road near Silver Creek on Saturday, Feb. 10.
In focus: Mountains, waterways and more — scenes from East Lewis County
Chronicle reporter Owen Sexton captured these images during a photo hunt in East Lewis County on Saturday. To submit your own photos for possible publication in The Chronicle, email … more
A daily limit of 15 razor clams dug near Ocean Park, Washington on Oct. 17, 2020.
Razor clams and geoducks battle to be Washington state’s top clam
Soon, in Southwest Washington, the campaign will ramp up. No, nothing as trivial as a presidential campaign. This is far more important. This is the campaign to become Washington's official … 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 August 2023.
Washington state seeks public's help as demand for outdoor recreation increases
ELLENSBURG — New efforts are underway to allow Washington's Department of Natural Resources to join other state agencies in creating a plan to manage the proliferation of outdoor recreation, … more
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House Bill 1984 would designate the Pacific razor clam, Siliqua patula, as Washington's official clam. (Dreamstime/TNS)
WDFW approves more coastal razor clam digs starting Feb. 6; additional digs planned 
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging on coastal beaches beginning Feb. 6, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed earlier this week. … more
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A daily limit of 15 razor clams dug near Ocean Park, Washington on Oct. 17, 2020.
WDFW approves more razor clam digs; additional digs planned for February
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging on coastal beaches. Seven days of digs were announced Friday by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), beginning Monday, Jan. … more
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Mount Rainier is seen glowing at during sunset from U.S. Highway 12 near Onalaska on Friday, Jan. 12.
In focus: Frosty scenes from East Lewis County
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A mountain goat walks down a ridge at sunset near Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
When will national parks, other public lands be free in 2024?
The fee-free holiday calendar is about to begin on U.S. public lands. National parks, national forests and other federal lands will once again waive entrance and parking fees on a select number … more
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Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 9, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed Thursday. 
Seven days of coastal razor clam digs approved by WDFW starting Jan. 9; more digs planned for January, February
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 9, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed Thursday.  … more
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Roughly 40 kayakers smile for a photo before heading out for a guided tour of Lake Mayfield on Monday, Jan. 1.
Kayaking into the new year: ‘Free Hike Day’ event draws 40 to Ike Kinswa State Park
The drive caused a bit of a concern. Shrouded by low-hanging gray clouds for much of the trip, I wondered what exactly I got myself into when I pitched a kayaking trip as my first story of 2024. … 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 last August.
Can hunting and conservation coexist? A Washington proposal sparks debate
On a rainy October morning, a conference room at the state Capitol in Olympia was packed with people sporting camouflage and hunting orange. The mood was tense as the Washington Fish and Wildlife … more
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The sun is seen descending in the western sky over groomed corduroy patterns in the snow at the White Pass Ski Area on Saturday, Dec. 23.
Skiers, snowboarders flock to White Pass to enjoy the snow
With the arrival of winter, skiers and snowboarders from throughout the region are flocking to Washington’s many ski resorts, including the White Pass Ski Area in East Lewis County. As of … more
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The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted earlier this month, 7-2, to initiate the process of rewriting hunting regulations for cougars and black bears.
WDFW votes to rewrite hunting regulations
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted earlier this month, 7-2, to initiate the process of rewriting hunting regulations for cougars and black bears. This move follows a petition submitted … more
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WDFW: Coastal razor clam digs approved starting the day after Christmas; more digs planned for January and February
Razor clam diggers can look forward to more holiday digging beginning Dec. 26, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed Wednesday. “This will … more
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Latest draft of Washington's controversial conservation policy out for public review
A controversial policy guiding the management of Washington's fish and wildlife is set to go back in front of the public for review. The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted Friday to … more
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This photo of a cougar was provided by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Washington wildlife commissioners will consider tightening bear, cougar hunting rules
Washington wildlife officials will begin crafting new rules for cougar and black bear hunting, a move that came in response to a request from environmentalists for stricter limits on the killing of … more
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FILE PHOTO — Trees brighten up the banks of Mayfield Lake at Ike Kinswa State Park.
‘Free Hike Day’ kayaking trip set for Ike Kinswa State Park
Ring in the new year with a paddle along Mayfield Lake at Ike Kinswa State Park. The Washington State Parks system will offer a guided kayaking trip as part of the annual First Day Hikes event … more
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Former Chronicle sports editor Eric Trent with a spring-run Chinook salmon he caught on the Columbia River on June 18, 2021.
Endangered listing for Chinook on Washington coast, rivers ‘may be warranted,’ agency says
Southern resident killer whales are federally listed as an “endangered species.” In a finding released this week, the National Marine Fisheries Service said similar protections … more
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