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A rooster pheasant climbs skyward as he is released onto the Shillapoo State Wildlife Area.

Vancouver Wildlife League hosting youth pheasant hunt Sept. 14-15

A rooster pheasant climbs skyward as he is released onto the Shillapoo State Wildlife Area.

August 31, 2024, 5:55am Outdoors

The annual youth pheasant hunt in Clark County put on by the Vancouver Wildlife League and WDFW is scheduled for Sept. 14-15. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Fishing Report: Buoy 10 very good; plus lower Columbia River and tributary samplings for week of Aug. 26

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

August 31, 2024, 5:34am Outdoors

Salmon anglers at Buoy 10 in the Columbia River estuary are allowed to keep a wild chinook now through Tuesday, Sept. 3, then fishing switches to hatchery-coho only beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Read story

Swift Reservoir offers good fishing for rainbow trout in the fall in uncrowded conditions.

Field notes: Labor Day weekend is the time to fish Swift Reservoir

Swift Reservoir offers good fishing for rainbow trout in the fall in uncrowded conditions.

August 30, 2024, 12:07pm Latest News

Boaters wanting to catch rainbow trout at Swift Reservoir need to fish this weekend (Aug. 31-Sept. 2). Read story

Michael Curtis of Washougal greets a dog along the Columbia River, in 2024. Curtis has raised more than $56,000 for Northwest Battle Buddies through his 1,000-mile journey down the Columbia River on a stand-up paddleboard.

Washougal man paddles entire length of the Columbia River on a paddleboard, raising $56K for NW Battle Buddies

Michael Curtis of Washougal greets a dog along the Columbia River, in 2024. Curtis has raised more than $56,000 for Northwest Battle Buddies through his 1,000-mile journey down the Columbia River on a stand-up paddleboard.

August 27, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

After seven years, three surgeries, 18 months of physical therapy and 1,000 miles of rigorous paddleboarding, Michael Curtis is about to complete the most ambitious journey of his self-described “adventurous life.” Read story

State enacts emergency rules to combat wasting disease

August 26, 2024, 7:44am Northwest

Following a confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in Spokane County in July, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife has filed multiple emergency rules to help prevent the spread of the disease across the state. Read story

State adds two additional days to crabbing season

August 26, 2024, 7:41am Northwest

The Puget Sound recreational summer crab-fishing seasons will have two additional days on Aug. 27-28 in most marine areas, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced. Read story

Fishing Guide Bill Monroe shows off a very nice Buoy 10 hatchery clipped fall Chinook. While the mark rate has been low in the mark-selective fishery, Monroe has found success with bait-filled plugs.

Buoy 10 brings challenges and rewards as season heats up

Fishing Guide Bill Monroe shows off a very nice Buoy 10 hatchery clipped fall Chinook. While the mark rate has been low in the mark-selective fishery, Monroe has found success with bait-filled plugs.

August 24, 2024, 5:45am Outdoors

The fishing at Buoy 10 has seen some challenges this year, with unseasonably cool temps and foul weather contributing to a slow bite. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Fishing Report: Lower Columbia River and tributary checks for week of Aug. 19

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

August 24, 2024, 5:33am Outdoors

Lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam. There were 553 salmonid boats and 169 Washington bank rods tallied during the Aug. 17 flight count. Read story