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

2004 Past Issues

• December 8, 2004 - January 11, 2005
  Consider adding annual bird count, clam digging to holiday traditions
• November 24 - December 7, 2004
  Hunters, fishers give thanks for wet weather
• November 10 - 23, 2004
  Hunting opportunities, razor clam dig brighten forecast for November
• October 27 - November 9, 2004
  Hunting for big game and waterfowl, salmon fishing, bird watching highlight season
• October 13 - 26, 2004
  Razor clam, hunting openings will lure thousands out to beaches and fields
• September 29 - October 12, 2004
  Fall brings new hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities
• September 15 - 28, 2004
  Hot coho fishing, upcoming hunting seasons highlight outdoor recreation opportunities
• September 1 - 14, 2004
  Rains buoy westside fishing; early archery and bird hunts under way statewide
• August 18 - 31, 2004
  Shorebirds head south, salmon move 'inside' as outdoor recreation season nears peak
• August 4 - 17, 2004
  Strong salmon fishing anchors August outdoor opportunities
• July 21 - August 3, 2004
  State heating up with salmon-fishing opportunities
• July 7 - 20, 2004
  Coastal salmon, lower Columbia River steelhead, eastside kokanee brighten summer angling outlook
• June 23 - July 6, 2004
  Salmon fishing hits high gear with openings on the ocean, Strait and Puget Sound
• June 9 - 22, 2004
  Would-be anglers can test the waters during Free Fishing Weekend
• May 26 - June 8, 2004
  Shad, crab, halibut, trout keep fishers busy
• May 11 - 25, 2004
  Hood Canal shrimp, trout fishing, 'super-sized' halibut and spring chinook provide great opportunities
• April 28 - May 11, 2004
  Fishing fever running high; one more razor clam dig possible; turkey season on through May 15
• April 14 - 27, 2004
  Trout opener, shrimping, turkey hunt highlight spring outdoor opportunities
• March 31 - April 13, 2004
  April fishing and hunting opportunities good reason to renew licenses early
• March 17 - 30, 2004
  Sandhill cranes' arrival says spring; fishing options abound for steelhead, spring chinook, razor clams and more
• March 3 - 16, 2004
  Blackmouth, steelhead fishing, bird viewing cap winter season outdoor opportunities
• February 18 - March 2, 2004
  Head to coast for clams; eastside lakes for rainbow trout; San Juans for blackmouth
• February 4 - 17, 2004
  Backyard counts, bald eagle festivals keep birders busy; blackmouth and steelhead offer fishing action
• January 21 - February 3, 2004
  While away winter with steelhead fishing, squid jigging, smelt dipping, bird watching
• January 7 - 20, 2004
  Weather permitting, opportunities abound for waterfowl hunting, steelhead, ice fishing
• December 10, 2003 - January 6, 2004
  Celebrate the season with steelhead fishing, waterfowl, annual bird counts