The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting new applicants to join the ranks of over 1,200 certified master hunters across the state, a news release from the WDFW stated.
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/9/25
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From 2023 to 2025, nearly $1.5 million in state funds have been sent to Lewis County for recreation projects, with even more money dedicated to conservation and maintenance in trails and habitat in …
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By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com
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7/9/25
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The High Rock Lookout and surrounding area have been closed to the public for the construction and renovation of the High Rock Lookout on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. This closure order will …
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By The Chronicle staff
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7/7/25
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Though Washington State Parks, like other parts of state government, did not make it through this year’s legislative session with its budget unscathed, park visitors shouldn’t notice any …
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By Emily Fitzgerald / The Washington State Standard
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7/5/25
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Archer Nededog, a 5-year-old boy from Lewis County, is participating in the international Ranger Rick Junior Ranger competition, hosted by the National Wildlife Federation.
He was in second …
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By The Chronicle staff
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6/25/25
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Now 73 years old and back to scaling the Cascades’ volcano peaks, prolific Centralian mountaineer Neal Kirby took a break from his normal mountain climbing adventures recently to visit northern …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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6/25/25
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The number of rescues in the wilderness areas around Mount St. Helens keeps going up — and the actions of some of those before they call for help have drawn criticism as reckless.
One man, …
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Rong-Gong Lin II / Los Angeles Times (TNS)
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6/20/25
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Columbia River spring Chinook salmon anglers will have another few days to fish with an extended season, increased bag limits and expanded fishing areas.
Oregon and Washington managers met …
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By Bill Monroe / The Oregonian
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6/6/25
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Although the Johnston Ridge Observatory remains closed, great views and recreation is still possible all summer long on the north side of the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
As road …
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By Cade Barker / For The Chronicle
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5/30/25
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A new report released by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office shows that several populations of salmon in Washington state have improved, but most still face extinction.
Of the 14 species …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/28/25
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Washington’s Free Fishing Weekend returns June 7-8, allowing anglers the opportunity to fish for many species without a license, according to a news release from the Washington state Department …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/23/25
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If you’ve got a fishing rod and reel gathering dust in the corner of your garage and you’re getting the itch to spend some time in the great outdoors this spring, I hope this story …
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By Chris Judd / For The Chronicle
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5/19/25
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The Gifford Pinchot National Forest will be implementing a “scan and pay option” at many recreation sites across the forest beginning May 16, according to a news release from the U.S. …
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By The Chronicle staff
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5/16/25
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The final six days of the coastal razor clam dig season will proceed as planned beginning May 10, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed on Tuesday.
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5/6/25
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More than 400 anglers registered and tested their luck and bait, hoping to hook the “legendary 10-pound trout” Mineral Lake is known for during the 32nd annual Mineral Lake Fishing Derby …
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By Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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4/28/25
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In Onalaska, school doesn’t always include sitting in a classroom for hours of the day.
On Thursday, about a dozen Onalaska High School students replaced pens and paper with nets and …
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By Ridley Hudson / ridley@chronline.com
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4/25/25
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Monday confirmed eight days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, April 26.
“It felt a lot like …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/21/25
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Fort Borst Park Pond will host a fishing derby for children ages 3 to 12 Saturday, with a prize drawing at noon for those signed up.
Hot dogs and milk will be given to the participants in the …
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By The Chronicle Staff
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4/21/25
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The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information.
The 2025 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/18/25
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