Fishing/Hunting
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Black Friday fish have been stocked across WA
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is stocking 24 lakes with over 65,000 rainbow trout for B…
WDFW looking for new Game Management council members
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is currently accepting applications for new members to its Game Management Advisory Council. WDFW Director Kelly Susewind will appoint eight members to …
Seniors save on fishing in Washington
COLUMBIA BASIN — A day on the water with a pole and peace and quiet may just be what the doctor ordered, even if you have to wear some mittens as temps decline.
FRESH NEWS: Crappie, waterfowl prospects good at Potholes
MARDON — As the water temperature drops crappie begin to form large schools under and around the MarDon dock to gorge themselves on the minnows that have summe…
Fishing closed on Snoqualmie River
OLYMPIA — Fishing will close Friday on the Snoqualmie River from its mouth near Monroe to Snoqualmie Falls, according to an announcement from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
WA elk hunters asked to keep an eye out for CWD
OLYMPIA – Elk hunters in Washington are gearing up for another season, as the general hunting season for Eastern Washington elk opened last Saturday, October 2…
FRESH NEWS: Water level up, bass fishing rewarding
MARDON – This week Potholes Reservoir has risen from 1032.26ft to 1034.42ft for a gain of 2.16ft. Water temp was 51.7 degrees Monday afternoon. With Potholes C…
WDFW holds regular commission meeting
ELLENSBURG — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission convened for its regular meeting from October 24-26, 2024, to discuss various wildlife management poli…
FRESH NEWS: Walleye, channel cats strong at Potholes
MARDON — The weather may be cooling off, but the fishing isn’t. Reports from anglers over the weekend told us that bass and pan fish are still feeding heavily.…
FRESH NEWS: Waterfowl season starts, Perch, Crappie and Bluegill biting
Waterfowl season started with a BANG! This year’s opener brought above average temps that are not ideal for waterfowl hunting. But that didn’t stop the waterfo…
FRESH NEWS: Catfish hot at Potholes Reservoir
MARDON — Over this week Potholes Reservoir has risen from 1028.55 feet to 1029.9 feet for a gain of 1.35 feet. Water temperature was 61.4 Monday afternoon. Wit…
FRESH NEWS: Bass fishing remains strong, trout slowing down
MARDON – The current water level on the Potholes Reservoir is 1028.5 feet – Rising 0.19 feet this past week. We are currently slightly more than 2 feet above l…
WDFW issues warning regarding transporting game meat
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a statement to remind Washington-based hunters of rules associated with bringing game meat …
Fishing season extended on three Grant Co. lakes
EPHRATA — The fishing season has been extended for three lakes in Grant County, according to an announcement from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlif…
Target shooting prohibited indefinitely on Sand Dunes Road
MOSES LAKE — After what Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said were multiple incidents, WDFW is emphasizing that the Sand Dunes Road area in the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area is closed to target s…