Offut Lake Resort’s annual kids fishing derby started Friday morning and continues until Sunday afternoon. Read more...

Razor clam fans will likely get one more dig this season, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday. Read more...

Harsh conditions led to a record number of elk that died over the winter at the Mount St. Helens Wildlife Area, even though wildlife managers trucked in tons of hay to feed them. Read more...

The black-headed grosbeak was making the block of lard and oatmeal disappear at an impressive rate. That was fine with me. It’s great to have this neo-tropical bird back in our yards and even better to see them at the feeder.Read more...

Local lakes seem to be the best option for consistent action. And if it warms up as much as expected this weekend, then the fishing should be good. Read more...

Sometimes mediocre weather is good news for fishermen. Read more...

State health officials are recommending more limits on consumption of some fish caught in popular Lake Roosevelt because of pollution. Read more...

When this country celebrated its 200th birthday, bicentennial celebrations, events and projects were created by organizations throughout the country. The National Wildlife Federation’s Bicentennial project was the Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program. It was launched in 1975, but the federation also made it their bicentennial project. The nationwide attention it generated established this program’s popularity and longevity for decades to come. Read more...

Not that it is unexpected, but adult spring chinook fishing has been slow in southwest Washington. Catch rates for boat anglers in the Cowlitz, Kalama, Lewis, Wind, and Drano during the first week of May have been the lowest since at least 2001, according to a state report. Catch rates during this time of year can average up to a fish for every two rods, but the numbers have been much worse. Read more...

The Columbia River upriver spring chinook run continues to lag behind forecasts. The Technical Advisory Committee met on Tuesday to review the numbers, and members agree the run is currently not on track to meet the preseason forecast. Read more...

Lousy weather this winter and spring is allowing the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to extend the razor clam season for one last dig. Read more...

Anglers will have the chance to hear and learn from some of the best fly anglers at Saturday’s Fly-Fishing Conclave.

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The state Department of Fish and Wildlife will have an informational open house May 8 to discuss a proposal to introduce wild turkeys to Whatcom County. Read more...