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WDFW considers public-access expansion near Nemah

OLYMPIA — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to hear from the public about nine potential…

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Birdwatching Redhead ducks make a rare appearance in Chinook Valley

A few weeks ago while birding the Chinook Valley Road, one of the ponds along the way produced…

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Ups and downs of our bird populations: Audubon Leadbetter Christmas Count 2017

By Dr. Madeline A. Kalbach For the Observer Dec. 16 was the big day for making birds of…

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Birdwatching Harriers on the hunt and minding own business

Birding or wildlife watching in general in the Tarlatt area of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is always…

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What’s that fish? Free field guide IDs West Coast fish

NEWPORT — Dan Kamikawa’s “Survey Fishes” is a 453-page field guide for professionals and the general public, designed…

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Sport salmon limit lowered for Willapa watershed

WILLAPA BAY — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has reduced the daily limit to one adult…

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Peninsula nearing 50% of 2017-18 clam harvest allocation

LONG BEACH — Razor clam diggers on the Long Beach Peninsula have harvested 45.4 percent of this season’s…

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Birdwatching Mew gulls: Gentle in sound and action

Can you guess how the mew gull got it name? I’ll bet that you can! It is so…

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Study takes a look at best landing nets to reduce harm in catch-release fisheries

Landing nets in catch-and-release fisheries are recommended to shorten fight time, reduce handling time and to protect fish…

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WDFW plans first razor clam digs of 2018, starting New Year’s Day

OLYMPIA — State shellfish managers have proposed the first round of razor clam digs in 2018, starting with…

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