Outdoors

Marysville angler Nick VandenBosch caught this wolf eel, a member of the wolffish family, while fishing off of Neah Bay last weekend.
Marysville angler Nick VandenBosch caught this wolf eel, a member of the wolffish family, while fishing off of Neah Bay last weekend.

OUTDOORS BRIEF: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approves six days of razor clam digs beginning April 1

Razor clam enthusiasts can head to four coastal beaches as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife last week confirmed the next round… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Comments sought on Ozette triangle

Olympic National Park is seeking public input on the proposed rehabilitation of the Cape Alava and Sand Point trails located within… Continue reading

Olympic Chapter of Salmon for Soliders member Daniel Goettling caught this halibut and lingcod while fishing with a group of military veterans last summer. Halibut fishing begins April 7 in Marine Areas 6-10.
Olympic Chapter of Salmon for Soliders member Daniel Goettling caught this halibut and lingcod while fishing with a group of military veterans last summer. Halibut fishing begins April 7 in Marine Areas 6-10.

OUTDOORS: Summer salmon projections up off the coast

Neah Bay open for vaccinated visitors

OUTDOORS: Volunteers sought for marking salmon

WDFW office open again to the public next week

OUTDOORS: Hot blackmouth bite a sign of speedy summer chinook season

The 2022 saltwater salmon season opened up off Sekiu in Marine Area 5 last week with excellent fishing for the smaller, year-round resident blackmouth chinook… Continue reading

OUTDOORS BRIEFS: Fairholme reservations to open Friday

Reservations for the peak season at Fairholme Campground on Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park will be available online through www.recreation.gov, beginning… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: More razor clam digs added

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on Tuesday confirmed the next round of digging can proceed as planned from March 16-22. “We… Continue reading

Chris Hartman passes the slap bracelet “baton” off to Jack Waknitz of the Sub Alpine Tees Racing Team at the Frosty Moss checkpoint next to the Boat Haven on the Port Angeles waterfront Saturday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Chris Hartman passes the slap bracelet “baton” off to Jack Waknitz of the Sub Alpine Tees Racing Team at the Frosty Moss checkpoint next to the Boat Haven on the Port Angeles waterfront Saturday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Low returns wipe out steelhead season; recreational closure begins Tuesday

The full closure of recreational steelhead angling announced this week by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife and set to take effect Tuesday has… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: WDFW approves more razor clam digs beginning Saturday

More razor clam digs are planned on coastal beaches as shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Salmon season-setting process gets underway

Saltwater anglers take note of a March 4 meeting to kick off the public participation portion of the annual salmon season-setting process for Washington state… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: State’s process to set salmon seasons kicks off March 4

Fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have scheduled numerous opportunities for public participation in setting state-managed… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Steelhead group charts future course

Salmon smolts decimating Alaskan crab fry?

OUTDOORS: Three new members appointed to state Fish and Wildlife Commission after lengthy wait

With members of the state Senate and House of Representatives holding his proverbial feet to the fire with bills that could potentially reform the state… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Crescent girls hoops win again

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife seek feedback

OUTDOORS: Additional razor clam digs slated

Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on Friday confirmed the next round of razor clam digs can proceed as… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Salmon habitat could get a boost from riparian bill

A wide-ranging habitat restoration and riparian habitat bill that would earmark $90 million for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife had its first reading… Continue reading