Today's Paper Donate
Newsletters Subscribe
Wednesday,  April 30 , 2025

Linkedin Pinterest
Sportsright chevron arrow icon

Outdoors

John Han of Vancouver, from left, gets a hand from his son, Andrew, 13, as his father, Jaedeok, looks on as three generations of fishermen enjoy the smelt event along the Cowlitz River on Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 2024.

WDFW announces tentative Cowlitz recreational smelt fishery schedule

John Han of Vancouver, from left, gets a hand from his son, Andrew, 13, as his father, Jaedeok, looks on as three generations of fishermen enjoy the smelt event along the Cowlitz River on Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 2024.

January 17, 2025, 1:07pm Latest News

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced a new tentative schedule approach for the Cowlitz River recreational smelt fishery. Read story

These clients of Marvin’s Guide Service caught there two keepers immediately after the baits hit the river bottom. Guide Henkel had his boat limited out by 8:15.

Anglers angry after crowds force quick sturgeon closure at Bonneville Pool fishery

These clients of Marvin’s Guide Service caught there two keepers immediately after the baits hit the river bottom. Guide Henkel had his boat limited out by 8:15.

January 11, 2025, 6:12am Clark County News

While some guides and anglers were not surprised by a quick sturgeon fishery closure last week, they are not happy about how this fishery has been managed in recent years. Read story

Mount St. Helens Institute sees new leaders

January 8, 2025, 1:03pm Clark County News

Mount St. Helens Institute recently announced that Abi Groskopf and Alyssa Hoyt began serving as co-executive directors Jan. 1. Read story

FILE - In this photo provided by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, a crane and boats are anchored next to a collapsed "net pen" used by Cooke Aquaculture Pacific to farm Atlantic Salmon near Cypress Island in Washington on Aug. 28, 2017.

WA bans commercial net-pen fish farming

FILE - In this photo provided by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, a crane and boats are anchored next to a collapsed "net pen" used by Cooke Aquaculture Pacific to farm Atlantic Salmon near Cypress Island in Washington on Aug. 28, 2017.

January 8, 2025, 7:39am Northwest

Commercial net-pen aquaculture is history in Washington. Read story

Razor clams are tasty, and gathering them involves an outing on the beach. Each clammer must dig his own clams and keep them in a separate container.

Next round of Washington beaches razor clam digs approved

Razor clams are tasty, and gathering them involves an outing on the beach. Each clammer must dig his own clams and keep them in a separate container.

January 6, 2025, 5:14pm Latest News

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed Monday seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 10. Read story

Avian flu tends to spread more rapidly in the winter when waterfowl are concentrated in tight flocks, such as these cackling Canada geese.

Vigilance remains key for waterfowl hunters

Avian flu tends to spread more rapidly in the winter when waterfowl are concentrated in tight flocks, such as these cackling Canada geese.

January 4, 2025, 6:02am Latest News

Avian influenza, or bird flu, has been in the news a lot recently, especially since the pathogen is now infecting cattle and other mammals. Read story

Skibowl, MtHood’s largest night skiing resort, will open on December 16 if there is sufficient snow. Conditions are expected to be good for local ski resorts this winter.

Snow Report: Skibowl reopens chairlifts

Skibowl, MtHood’s largest night skiing resort, will open on December 16 if there is sufficient snow. Conditions are expected to be good for local ski resorts this winter.

January 3, 2025, 3:51pm Outdoors

Conditions improved this week for Mt. Hood Skibowl to resume operations for skiing and snowboarding. Read story

A stringer of keeper sturgeon taken in the Bonneville pool by clients of Marvin’s Guide Service.

Sturgeon retention closes in Bonneville, The Dalles pools after just 1 day of fishing

A stringer of keeper sturgeon taken in the Bonneville pool by clients of Marvin’s Guide Service.

January 2, 2025, 5:00pm Latest News

Sturgeon retention in the Bonneville and The Dalles pools of the Columbia River Gorge closed after a single day of angling. Read story