Outdoors

Northern Hood Canal closed to recreational shellfish harvest due to biotoxins

The state Department of Health has closed the Northern Hood Canal area to the recreational harvest of all species of shellfish. In… Continue reading

High Divide views show river valleys, lift spirits
High Divide views show river valleys, lift spirits
Bruised but not defeated, outdoors guide is healing from injuries

Bruised but not defeated, outdoors guide is healing from injuries

Caylen Phegley was struck by a minivan while aiding a bear-hunting friend

Bruised but not defeated, outdoors guide is healing from injuries

OUTDOORS: Hatchery coho offering options in Quilcene

THE HATCHERY COHO run through Hood Canal, up Dabob Bay and into the Big Quilcene River headed toward the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services’ Quilcene… Continue reading

Rescued hiker recounts her experience

Rescued hiker recounts her experience

Stephanie Lincoln tapped into her military training during 60 hour ordeal

Rescued hiker recounts her experience
OUTDOORS: Upcoming Sea To Sound ride celebrates Olympic Discovery Trail
OUTDOORS: Upcoming Sea To Sound ride celebrates Olympic Discovery Trail
OUTDOORS: Be ‘bear aware’ at Miller Peninsula

OUTDOORS: Be ‘bear aware’ at Miller Peninsula

Last week, we received a report of a bear attack on Department of Natural Resources land. This happened at Miller Peninsula. After gathering more information,… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Be ‘bear aware’ at Miller Peninsula
OUTDOORS: Trio makes most of last shot at kings

OUTDOORS: Trio makes most of last shot at kings

A TRIO OF experienced anglers sent the Neah Bay salmon season out with a bang this week. Unfortunately, today is the final day for all… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Trio makes most of last shot at kings
OUTDOORS: Halibut open off coast, in Strait and Puget Sound
OUTDOORS: Halibut open off coast, in Strait and Puget Sound

Free day at Olympic National Park thanks to act’s passage

Entrance fees to Olympic National Park will be waived today to commemorate Tuesday’s signing of the federal Great American Outdoors Act into… Continue reading

Trump signs $3B-a-year plan to boost conservation, parks

Trump signs $3B-a-year plan to boost conservation, parks

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law legislation that will devote nearly $3 billion annually… Continue reading

Trump signs $3B-a-year plan to boost conservation, parks
OUTDOORS: Virtual meetings set for 2021-23 hunting season alternatives

OUTDOORS: Virtual meetings set for 2021-23 hunting season alternatives

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking comments on proposed alternatives for 2021-23 hunting seasons and has scheduled several virtual meetings… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Virtual meetings set for 2021-23 hunting season alternatives
About 30 hardy cyclists from the Victoria area came across on the early Coho ferry Monday to ride up to the top of Hurricane Ridge on Canada Day, the anniversary of the 1867 effective date of the country’s constitution. The cyclists make the round trip in about 4 hours in time for the return ferry ride back home, including this group on First St. in Port Angeles. The yearly trek has been happening for about 20 years and is organized only by word of mouth through various cycle shops in the greater Victoria area.

Annual Ride the Hurricane set for Sunday

Hurricane Ridge will be temporarily closed to motor vehicle traffic

About 30 hardy cyclists from the Victoria area came across on the early Coho ferry Monday to ride up to the top of Hurricane Ridge on Canada Day, the anniversary of the 1867 effective date of the country’s constitution. The cyclists make the round trip in about 4 hours in time for the return ferry ride back home, including this group on First St. in Port Angeles. The yearly trek has been happening for about 20 years and is organized only by word of mouth through various cycle shops in the greater Victoria area.
OUTDOORS: Hog quest fulfilled by 30-plus pound king off Neah Bay

OUTDOORS: Hog quest fulfilled by 30-plus pound king off Neah Bay

ARLINGTON ANGLER JOHN Nunnally reeled in the fish of the week, a jumbo-sized 30-plus pound chinook, while trolling Skagway near Cape Flattery off Neah Bay… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Hog quest fulfilled by 30-plus pound king off Neah Bay

OUTDOORS: Sekiu switching to silvers

Cooler weather may have impact on bear hunting

Overdue backpacker walks out of Olympic National Park

An overdue backpacker who was reported as missing Tuesday walked out of Olympic National Park at Staircase on Wednesday, park officials said. John… Continue reading

Congress approves Great American Outdoors Act

Trump tweets support of funds for parks

OUTDOORS: These squid are no Kraken, but match the hatch for a king catch

ON THE DAY Seattle’s new hockey franchise chose a Kraken, a most-likely fictional, giant squid-like creature as its new team name, some expert anglers weighed… Continue reading

Group threatens lawsuit on grizzly reintroduction

Group threatens lawsuit on grizzly reintroduction

A conservation group is threatening to sue the Trump administration over its sudden reversal of plans… Continue reading

Group threatens lawsuit on grizzly reintroduction