Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Tuesday confirmed the next round of coastal razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 19-25.
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4/17/23
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The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has announced Ape Cave south of Mount St. Helens will open to the public on May 18.
Timed reservations are required, according to a release. Entry tickets …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/14/23
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OLYMPIA — Fishing limits, regulations and more are just a phone signal away.
In 2021, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife rolled out its FishWA for Apple and Android devices. …
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Staff Report / Columbia Basin Herald
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3/24/23
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers on Wednesday confirmed coastal razor clam digging will reopen at Long Beach on Thursday, March 23, in addition to digs planned at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/22/23
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Despite a significant increase in the predicted 2023 spring chinook salmon run, anglers will get just one day longer than last year to keep hatchery spring chinook through early April.
Oregon and …
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2/23/23
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The public is being asked to give their opinion on an environmental analysis focused on managing Eulachon in the Columbia River basin.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife drew up a …
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By Sydney Brown / The Daily News
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2/6/23
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Whenever smelt dips open along the Cowlitz River, thousands turn out to catch a bucket of the small silver fish.
Part of the dip’s popularity is that smelt are one of the only species of …
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2/6/23
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Though all winter sports test the athlete’s mettle, the Nordic side of White Pass Ski Area may offer less intimidating recreational opportunities than the steep slopes across U.S. Highway …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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1/23/23
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The mighty salmon fights its way home only to ensure the next generation’s prosperity. It’s no wonder the fish have such cultural significance.
When, in November, Winlock resident …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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1/13/23
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Chronicle staffer Liz Hill went hunting for photos Monday on the Willapa Hills Trail and these images were some of her results. The photos were captured between Adna and Chehalis. The Chronicle is …
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1/4/23
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Editor's Note: Terry Martin is a retired fisheries biologist and accountant now living in Centralia. He grew up in Chehalis and graduated from W. F. West in 1968. He’s been an avid birder for …
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By Terry Martin / For The Chronicle
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12/11/22
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Is that a plane? A bird? … No, it’s a moose!
Mount Rainier National Park recorded its first-ever moose sighting on Thursday. This is also the first-ever moose sighting in southwest …
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By Vonnai Phair / The Seattle Times
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12/9/22
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The Chronicle shares photos and details of local hunts, fishing outings and other outdoors submissions. To be included in the weekly roundup — published in every Thursday edition — just …
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11/30/22
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The Chronicle is always looking for photos and details of local hunts, fishing outings and other activity in the great outdoors. To be included in the weekly roundup — published each Thursday …
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11/22/22
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The Chronicle is publishing photos and details of local hunting and fishing outings in every Thursday edition. To be included, send photos and information to news@chronline.com.
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11/16/22
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In a Nov. 10 news release, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced it is increasing the adult Coho salmon daily catch limit throughout the Chehalis Basin.
Anglers are now …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/11/22
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The fish pictured here were caught by Adna resident Marvin Keller on the Lewis River Tuesday, Nov. 8. "The Chinook was estimated to be 45 pounds," Keller wrote. The fish was "safely returned to …
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Courtesy Photos
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11/11/22
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The Chronicle is including photos and details of successful local hunting and fishing outings in every Thursday edition. To be included, just send photos and information to news@chronline.com. The …
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11/9/22
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The Washington State Discover Pass Program announced its free days for 2023 on Wednesday.
On free days, visitors will not need a Discover Pass to park at Washington state parks or on land managed …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/2/22
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