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

2005 Past Issues

• December 14, 2005 - January 10, 2006:
  Consider adding annual bird count, clam digging to holiday traditions

• November 30 - December 13, 2005:
  Winter steelhead, lake openings, signal the change of season

• November 16 - 29, 2005:
  Thanksgiving turkey? How about goose, duck, pheasant, venison or steelhead

• November 2 - 15, 2005:
  Good reasons to brave the weather include hunting, razor clams, birding

• October 19 - November 1, 2005:
  Hunting and fishing success can change with fall weather

• September 21 - October 18, 2005:
  Hunting rifles will compete with clam guns, fishing poles in the first weeks of autumn

• September 21 - October 4, 2005:
  Arrival of autumn brings array of hunting and fishing options

• September 7 - 20, 2005:
  Hot chinook fishing continues on coast; Hunting seasons on tap across state

• August 24 - September 6, 2005:
  Marine salmon fishing picks up; hunters prepare to take to the field

• August 10 - 23, 2005:
  Fishing options proliferate this month, but plan for bridge closures, wildfires

• July 27 - August 9, 2005:
  Upcoming fisheries at Buoy 10, other areas compete for salmon anglers' attention

• July 13 - 26, 2005:
  Licensing options expand with fishing opportunities

• June 29 - July 12, 2005:
  Salmon fishing, crabbing light up in time for Fourth of July weekend

• June 15 - 28, 2005:
  Lingcod, halibut make way for summer salmon fishery

• June 1-14, 2005:
  Anglers can fish for free June 11-12; options range from trout to halibut

• May 18 - 31, 2005:
  Statewide stream fishing opening June 1; Halibut, lingcod anchor saltwater fishing options

• May 4 - 17, 2005:
  Birders, anglers face whirlwind of options

• April 20 - May 3, 2005:
  Lowland lake fishing opens April 30; seasons for lingcod, halibut, turkey also at hand

• April 7 - April 19, 2005:
  Spring brings razor clam digs, turkey hunts; lowland lakes open April 30

• March 23 - April 6, 2005:
  April fishing and hunting opportunities good reason to renew licenses early

• March 9 - 22, 2005:
  Celebrate spring with crane viewing, shirtsleeve fishing and a 2005-06 license

• February 23 - March 8, 2005:
  Weather favors razor clam diggers over anglers

• February 9 - 22, 2005:
  Steelhead and blackmouth fishing, backyard birding are good outdoor activities for midwinter

• January 26 - February 8, 2005:
  Like Goldilocks, anglers wait for the right conditions

• January 12 - 25, 2005:
  Steelheading, waterfowl hunting, birding top Washington’s wintertime outdoor activities

• December 8, 2004 - January 11, 2005:
  Consider adding annual bird count, clam digging to holiday traditions