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OUTDOORS: Statewide anglers group opposes outside review panel’s inclusion in salmon recovery plan

Duplication of efforts cited

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OUTDOORS: More kings, fewer coho set to return in 2022?

Mulling future salmon seasons is a great idea while waiting for the snow to melt — or melt…

Seven more days of razor clam digs were confirmed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
(Tammy Foes/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

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OUTDOORS: Daily limit returns to 15 razor clams; 7 more digs confirmed

OLYMPIA — Razor clam enthusiasts can head to coastal beaches to ring in the new year as shellfish…

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OUTDOORS: Region 6 open house provides information

Three petitions exist to reverse bear hunt decision

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Additional razor clam digs set; PC women split two

PORT ANGELES — Razor clam digs have been confirmed through Dec. 23, with more tentative dates planned over…

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West End fishing rules clarified

Gamefish and migratory salmon fishing seasons and steelhead limits have been updated for a number of West End…

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OUTDOORS: Spring bear hunts halted on emotional, not factual basis

Black bear population stable; nursing sows not targeted by hunters

New restrictions have been put in place for steelhead fishing on outer coast rivers on the Olympic Peninsula. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

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OUTDOORS: Steelhead restrictions in place on outer coast

PORT ANGELES — State, tribal and Olympic National Park wildlife officials are taking steps to restrict fisheries along…

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Olympic National Forest holiday tree permits are available

OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST — Olympic National Forest holiday tree permits are available to purchase online or from vendors…

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OUTDOORS: Plenty of options for outdoor sports even in the wet weather

Staying warm and well-fed on leftovers may be the most attractive option considering the forecast of three potential…

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OUTDOORS: Last coast steelhead virtual town hall scheduled

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting the public to a coastal steelhead virtual…

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OUTDOORS: Hybrid options for steelhead season

If you thought steelhead regulations weren’t difficult to decipher already, low-forecasted returns have the state Department of Fish…

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OUTDOORS: Wild chinook retention off the board on West End rivers

Rule change in effect Friday

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OUTDOORS: Dungeness River opener set Saturday

A popular fall fishery, hatchery coho on the Dungeness River, opens Saturday.

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OUTDOORS: Coastal steelhead virtual town hall set for Oct. 26

Peninsula Daily News

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OUTDOORS: Still some saltwater salmon options left

The floating docks have been removed, the final downrigger cable has been reeled in and the last coho…

More razor clams days are set for October on the outer coast. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

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OUTDOORS: Second razor clam dig opening starts Sunday

More than 1 million harvested in late-September digs

William and Delaney MacFarlane competed in the Little Hurt on Sunday. (Meghan Ventura/Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association)

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ADVENTURE SPORTS: Little Hurters ride, row and run

PORT ANGELES — Eighteen kids ages 9 to 14 tried their hands — and feet — in the…

Heidi Hietpas of Sequim completes the kayaking leg of Saturday's Big Hurt as part of a tandem team with her husband, Forest Hietpas. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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OUTDOORS SPORTS: Big Hurt returns in a big way

PORT ANGELES — After a two-year layoff, the team of Hammer Down returned this weekend to win the…

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OUTDOORS: Autumn’s arrival marks mushroom season

HEAVY RAINS THAT came with the storm that blew in last weekend served a two-fold purpose: bringing up…