Index of Past Issues Click here for current issue of Weekender | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 2003 December 10, 2003 - January 6, 2004: Celebrate the season with steelhead fishing, waterfowl, annual bird counts November 26-Decenber 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 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | Current issue of Weekender