Index of Past Issues Click here for current issue of Weekender | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 2005 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 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | Current issue of Weekender