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

2006 Past Issues

• December 13, 2006 - January 9, 2007:
  Add the annual bird count, clam digging to holiday traditions

• November 29 - December 12, 2006:
  Fishing, hunting and a great gift idea for the holiday season

• November 15-28, 2006:
  Weather permitting, opportunities abound to hunt, fish and spot birds

• November 1 - 14, 2006:
  Elk and waterfowl hunting, razor clam digging, bird watching highlight season

• October 18 - 31, 2006:
  Autumn rains bring joy to state's hunters, anglers

• October 4 - 17, 2006:
  Standard equipment for autumn ranges from muskets to clam guns

• September 20 - October 3, 2006:
  Young hunters will get first crack at waterfowl and other game birds

• September 6 - 19, 2006:
  Consider wildfire conditions in making fishing, hunting plans

• August 23 - September 5, 2006:
  Check out new hunting, fishing options but take precautions against wildfires

• August 9 - 22, 2006:
  Sockeye salmon, blue-footed booby highlight current outdoor attractions

• July 26 - August 8, 2006:
  Salmon fishing heats up just like summer weather

• July 12 - 25, 2006:
  Summer fishing seasons in full swing, but make sure to follow the rules

• June 28 - July 11, 2006:
  Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with salmon and crab fishing

• June 14 - 27, 2006:
  Upcoming crab, salmon fisheries mark the change of season

• May 31 - June 13, 2006:
  Anglers can fish for free June 10-11; options range from trout to sturgeon

• May 17 - 30, 2006:
  Fishing opportunities, wildlife viewing abound as Memorial Day weekend nears

• May 3 - 16, 2006:
  Fisheries going strong after opening day

• April 19 - May 2, 2006:
  Lowland lakes open for fishing April 29; halibut, spring turkey seasons under way

• April 5 - 18, 2006:
  Key dates for upcoming fisheries include one for new fishing license

• March 22 - April 4, 2006:
  April fishing and hunting opportunities good reason to renew licenses now

• March 8 - 21, 2006:
  Spring chinook, sandhill cranes signal the change of season

• February 22 - March 7, 2006:
  Razor clams, blackmouth in forecast along with the first signs of spring

• February 8 - 21, 2006:
  Midwinter fishing and viewing opportunities await anglers and birders

• January 25 - February 7, 2006:
  Rain clouds part to reveal improved fishing, razor clam dig

• January 11 - 24, 2006:
  Anglers find bright spots amid rain clouds; geese flock to ponds as season nears end

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