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

2008 Past Issues

• December 10-January 6, 2009:
  Celebrate the season with bird count, razor clam dig, steelhead fishing

• November 26-December 9, 2008:
  Winter steelhead, bird counts signal the change of season

• November 12-25, 2008:
  Thanksgiving turkey? How about duck, venison, salmon, clams or crab?

• October 29 - November 11, 2008:
  Outdoor options include elk hunting, crabbing and fishing for salmon

• October 15-28, 2008:
  Head outdoors for deer, waterfowl, salmon, sturgeon and razor clams

• October 1-14, 2008:
  Standard equipment for autumn ranges from muskets to clam guns

• September 17-30, 2008:
  Young hunters will get first crack at waterfowl and other game birds

• September 3-16, 2008:
  Early-season hunters take to the field, one of many signs fall is approaching

• August 20 - September 2, 2008:
  Countdown to Labor Day weekend includes good fishing, preparations for early hunts

• August 6 - 19, 2008:
  Summer shines with recreational opportunities but we all have to look out for one another

• July 23 - August 5, 2008:
  Fall salmon season starts Aug. 1 at hotspots such as 'Buoy 10'

• July 8 - 22, 2008:
  Summer fishing seasons heating up throughout Washington

• June 25 - July 8, 2008:
  Fishing opportunities abound but, hey, be careful out there

• June 11 - 24, 2008:
  New salmon, steelhead and crab fisheries await anglers once the storm clouds clear

• May 28 - June 10, 2008:
  Catch salmon, sturgeon, trout on Free Fishing Weekend

• May 14 - 27, 2008:
  Spring outdoor opportunities include fishing, hunting, Youth Outdoor Expo

• April 30 - May 13, 2008:
  Outdoor opportunities include trout, halibut, shrimp, spring chinook, razor clams, turkeys

• April 16 - 29, 2008:
  Lowland lakes open for fishing April 26; halibut, spring turkey seasons under way

• April 2 - 15, 2008:
  Spring chinook season going strong with halibut, razor clams, turkey on deck

• March 19 - April 1, 2008:
  April fishing and hunting opportunities good reason to renew licenses

• March 5 - 18, 2008:
  Outdoor activities heat up with the arrival of spring

• February 20 - March 4, 2008:
  Bluebirds, smelt, spring chinook signal change of seasons ahead

• February 6 - 19, 2008:
  Midwinter outdoor activities include razor clams, steelhead, bird count

• January 23 - February 5, 2008:
  Anglers, birdwatchers brave cold for some rewarding time outdoors

• January 9 - 22, 2008:
  January brings prospect of steelhead fishing, razor clam digging and winter wildlife viewing

• December 12, 2007 - January 8, 2008:
  Christmas Bird Count, razor clams can brighten the holiday season