The Weekender Report — The latest in fish and wildlife recreational opportunities across Washington State

2003 Past Issues

• December 10, 2003 - January 6, 2004
  Celebrate the season with steelhead fishing, waterfowl, annual bird counts
• November 26 - December 9, 2003
  For many, 'Turkey Day' means steelhead, wild game and the sight of gathering swans
• November 12 - 25, 2003
  Chilly November offers prime opportunities for hunting, fishing and wildlife-watching
• October 29 - November 11, 2003
  November offers wide range of hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing; westside access may be limited due to flooding
• October 15 - 28, 2003
  Washington's fall bounty offers many hunting, fishing, wildlife-viewing options
• October 1 - 14, 2003
  October brings new opportunities to hunt, fish and enjoy the great outdoors
• September 17 - 30, 2003
  Young hunters take to the field; clam dig possible; record chinook numbers head up Columbia
• September 3 - 16, 2003
  Salmon fishing offers sizzling end to summer, dry weather hampers hunters
• August 20 - September 2, 2003
  Late-summer recreation options abound but don't ignore basic precautions
• August 6 - 19, 2003
  Hot summer salmon fishing continues on Pacific coast and lower Columbia River; moves into Puget Sound waters
• July 23 - August 5, 2003
  Hot coastal salmon fishing anchors summer full of opportunities
• July 9 - 22, 2003
  Salmon fishing in full swing throughout much of Washington
• June 25 - July 8, 2003
  Coastal salmon seasons highlight early summer activities
• June 11 - 24, 2003
  Summer's arrival means the return of salmon fishing off Pacific coast
• May 28 - June 10, 2003
  Free Fishing Weekend runs June 7-8 after rivers open to trout fishing
• May 14 - 27, 2003
  Remember to enjoy wildlife safely this Memorial Day
• April 30 - May 13, 2003
  May means more fishing, birding, turkey hunting
• April 16 - 29, 2003
  Statewide lake fishing opener on 26th is tops
• April 2 - 15, 2003
  April brings turkey hunting, shrimping and opening day of trout season
• March 19 - April 1, 2003
  Celebrate spring with crane viewing, early fishing and a 2003-04 license
• March 5 - 18, 2003
  Lower Columbia River, eastside lakes offer anglers plenty of activity
• February 19 - March 4, 2003
  Get ready for eastside trout fishing, early bird returns, start of ocean salmon season-setting process
• February 5 - 18, 2003
  Count birds in your backyard or catch steelhead on the move
• January 22 - February 4, 2003
  Winter outdoor fun available for the hardy
• January 8 - 21, 2003
  Birds and elk offer winter wildlife viewing
• December 11, 2002 - January 7, 2003
  Late-season hunting, prime steelhead fishing, annual Christmas bird count makes season bright