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February’s deep-freeze has many anglers thinking about 2019 salmon fishing seasons
Bymarkyuasa February 18, 2019

An unusual frosty and snow-bound month of February has many anglers fighting a bout of “Cabin Fever” and since spring is officially a little more than a month away – March 20 to be exact – it’s time to start looking into the crystal ball to see what’s in store for 2019 salmon fisheries. While…

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Cowlitz River smelt dip-net season very unlikely due to poor returns
Bymarkyuasa February 4, 2019

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) released their 2019 smelt stock assessment and filling a bucket of these silvery fish in the Cowlitz and Columbia rivers will be like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. “We are not considering fisheries in 2019, and there are no signs of…

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Four Great Calibers for Elk
Byjasonbrooks February 3, 2019

by Jason Brooks The Rocky Mountain Elk and Roosevelt Elk are two of the largest big game animal’s hunters can pursue with over-the-counter tags in the lower 48 states. Feeding on nutrient-rich grasses makes elk some of the best table fare and even a cow or young spike bull is prized by hunters . They…

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New age of salmon fishing has anglers rethinking when to hit the water
Bymarkyuasa January 21, 2019

Marine salmon anglers live in a new era where the amount of time on the water is dictated by going out sooner than later. As sport salmon fishery windows of opportunities in the winter and summer are now driven by fish encounters or quotas, I have always been one to sing the song of hitting…

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Winter blackmouth fisheries ramp up after New Year’s Eve in three prime locations
Bymarkyuasa December 24, 2018

The big party isn’t happening on New Year’s Eve, but the following morning (Jan. 1) when three highly-popular marine salmon fishing areas reopen for hatchery-marked chinook. Northern and central Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands (Marine Catch Areas 7, 9 and 10) are the most hyped salmon fishing destinations in this region and anglers…

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Are You Using the Right Bullet?
Byjasonbrooks December 16, 2018

By Jason Brooks Walking down the aisle at the gun store and looking at ammo you will find a multitude of brands using different bullets in your favorite caliber. So, which one do you buy? Unfortunately, a lot of hunters make this choice by price and not what is best for the application they plan…

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State fisheries experts offer cautious optimism for 2019 salmon runs and for most part 2018 was better than expected
Bymarkyuasa December 10, 2018

We’re still a couple weeks away from getting our first look at what some early salmon forecasts have in store for our sport fisheries in 2019 but here’s early insight on what to expect as well as pink salmon that return during odd-numbered years. “We are just starting to get the spawning surveys and forecasts…

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Choosing the Right Taxidermist
Byjasonbrooks November 1, 2018

Choosing the Right Taxidermist By Jason Brooks It might be the “trophy of a lifetime” or your first harvest, maybe it was a special species or a hunt to remember. No matter what your reasons are for having an animal mounted by a taxidermist you want it done right. Recently I sat down with Michael…

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Squid and chum salmon top autumn fishing picks in Puget Sound and Hood Canal
Bymarkyuasa October 29, 2018

Nasty, wet weather in the Puget Sound region equals exciting times for anglers who don’t mind donning some rain gear to reap the rewards. Millions of squid have finally arrived in Puget Sound, which is providing a bounty of fun and good catches along the many fishing piers from Des Moines north to Edmonds. A…

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Coastal razor clam digs on near horizon and winter Puget Sound crab announcement expected at end of next month
Bymarkyuasa September 17, 2018

Tentative coastal razor clam digging dates have been set and Long Beach will see one of the shortest seasons in more than two decades although albeit shellfish managers are hopeful it is just a one-year anomaly. “Long Beach is faced with a gap year (for digging in 2018-19), and there are clams on the beach…

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