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One-day smelt fishery set to open on Cowlitz River

VANCOUVER, Wash. — State fishery managers approved a limited sport fishery for smelt on the Cowlitz River for…

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Big changes coming to 2017 ocean bottomfish fishery

OLYMPIA — Anglers can expect changes to recreational bottomfish fisheries when ocean marine areas re-open March 11 to…

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Fish & Feathers: KBDs are key to Washington bear management

You’re probably not very familiar with the Karelian bear dog (KBD), but they play an important role in…

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Birdwatching: Half way to spring and the birds know it

By Dr. Madeline A. Kalbach For the Observer We are half way to spring! As the season approaches…

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Birdwatching: Participate in Great Backyard Bird Count 2017

PACIFIC COUNTY — The worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count is free, fun and easy to do. Anyone interested…

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Year’s first beach cleanup is Saturday

PENINSULA — Organizers are rallying the public to be active in 2017 community beach cleanups, including the year’s…

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Birdwatching: To be or not to be, red phalarope or…

For much of November the question most often asked of me was, “what phalarope is this?” It was…

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Fish & Feathers Washington 2017-18 hunting and fishing licenses available — but read this article first

As with a lot of rules and regulations from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, this season’s…

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Winter wings

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At Shoalwater Birders, we’re for the birds!

Are birds of interest to you? If so, the Shoalwater Birders is the club for you. The Shoalwater…

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