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Northern Pike, such as this one taken during a gill net operation, have been welcomed by some anglers for their game fish qualities. However, pike are voracious predators, and could decimate out-migrating salmon smolts if they make it to the anadromous zones of the Columbia River.

Northern Pike remains top invasive species in Columbia River system

Northern Pike, such as this one taken during a gill net operation, have been welcomed by some anglers for their game fish qualities. However, pike are voracious predators, and could decimate out-migrating salmon smolts if they make it to the anadromous zones of the Columbia River.

August 26, 2023, 5:55am Editor's Choice

Northern Pike, a non-native predator with a voracious appetite, has been found in several systems that feed the Columbia River, and while many anglers welcome them as a hard-fighting game fish, they are giving state biologists headaches. Read story

The mob scene at the opening of the Buoy 10 season inside the mouth of the Columbia River.

Buoy 10 fishing resumes; and Columbia River, tributary fishery reports for Aug. 14-20

The mob scene at the opening of the Buoy 10 season inside the mouth of the Columbia River.

August 24, 2023, 5:52am Outdoors

Salmon fishing resumes Thursday, Aug. 24 in the Buoy 10 area at the mouth of the Columbia River after a scheduled, three-day closure to dampen harvest and allow state biologists to calculate the catch. Read story

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Lax food storage gives rise to bear problems in North Cascades National Park

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August 22, 2023, 2:43pm Latest News

North Cascades National Park has dealt with bear troubles this summer after the opportunistic omnivores had a chance to snack on human food that visitors failed to secure. Read story

State lawmakers are considering consolidating localized elk-management efforts into a coordinated statewide effort between the Department of Fish and Wildlife, Native nations and the farmers and landowners -- who all deal with the grazing herds.

Washington considers consolidating elk management

State lawmakers are considering consolidating localized elk-management efforts into a coordinated statewide effort between the Department of Fish and Wildlife, Native nations and the farmers and landowners -- who all deal with the grazing herds.

August 19, 2023, 5:55am Latest News

Along a back road in northwestern Lewis County, Anthony Novack studied the long line of trees behind a big, open, grassy field. From afar with binoculars. Then up close in person. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River, tributary fishery reports for Aug. 7-13

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

August 16, 2023, 3:46pm Outdoors

The Washington Columbia River mainstem and tributary sport sampling summary for Aug. 7-13. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River, tributary fishery reports for Aug. 1-6

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

August 9, 2023, 3:18pm Outdoors

The Washington Columbia River mainstem and tributary sport sampling summary for Aug. 1-6. Read story

Billions spent on hatcheries, habitat fails to help native Columbia River salmon, study finds

August 4, 2023, 2:25pm Editor's Choice

Decades of data show that despite billions in taxpayer investment, salmon and steelhead hatchery programs and restoration projects in the Columbia River Basin have failed to support or boost native fish populations and in fact are contributing to their decline. Read story

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

Columbia River, tributary fishery reports for July 24-31

Salmon fishermen on the Columbia River.

August 2, 2023, 3:32pm Outdoors

The Washington Columbia River mainstem and tributary sport sampling summary for July 24-31. Read story