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Life on the water is slowly getting back to normal as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) cracks open the door to fishing opportunities after a month-long statewide …

The process for setting limits for the 2020-2021 salmon season wrapped up last month, and while summertime opportunities should be blissful, anglers will face some of the most severe cutbacks …

It’s a very important time for salmon anglers as we’re within days of the final outcome of the 2020-2021 salmon fishing season setting process that will determine where we can …

I’ve been fortunate enough to write scores of fishing and outdoors columns in a variety of publications for more than 28 years, and now I’m excited to share my passion …

As famed 60 Minutes host Andy Rooney would say, “Life’s like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes.” For me, that …

The rich waters of the Pacific Northwest are home to abundant marine life, but the whole ecosystem can be thrown into chaos by one invasive species. One species with the …

We can all agree that this is a great time to be out on the water, feeling alive and pursuing a passion! Whether that passion means a little or a …

Boating played a major role in the 2019 legislative session. From the start, new gains by the Democrats and the end of Speaker Frank Chopp’s (D-Seattle) tenure brought extra attention …

As the Washington State Legislature comes to an abrupt close at the end of April, let’s pause to celebrate the good and bad times of what’s transpired thus far in …

Opportunities abound in May to take a harvest from the sea in the Pacific Northwest. From halibut and ling cod to prawns and some north-of-the-border salmon, it’s kickin’ out in …

In an effort to further involve citizens in the preservation of the state’s wildlife and fishing resources, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting grant applications for …

As boaters, we encounter resident and migratory water birds quite regularly, including the swans who fly over northern Washington waters. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has re-established …