Outdoors

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

Razor clam digs have been confirmed through Dec. 23, with more tentative dates planned over the New Year’s Holiday. “These late-winter digs… Continue reading

West End fishing rules clarified

Gamefish and migratory salmon fishing seasons and steelhead limits have been updated for a number of West End rivers. The updates clarify rules on coastal… Continue reading

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)

OUTDOORS: Steelhead restrictions in place on outer coast

State, tribal and Olympic National Park wildlife officials are taking steps to restrict fisheries along the Washington coast to protect steelhead this… Continue reading

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

Olympic National Forest holiday tree permits are available

Olympic National Forest holiday tree permits are available to purchase online or from vendors on the Olympic Peninsula. To obtain a… Continue reading

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 atmospheric rivers sweeping their way over the… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Last coast steelhead virtual town hall scheduled

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting the public to a coastal steelhead virtual town hall at 5 p.m. Nov. 29.… Continue reading

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 and Wildlife considering river-specific rules for coastal… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Dungeness River opener set Saturday

A popular fall fishery, hatchery coho on the Dungeness River, opens Saturday. Salmon anglers can keep up to four hatchery coho of a minimum size… Continue reading

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

Peninsula Daily News OLYMPIA ­­— Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fishery managers invite the public to join a virtual town hall at 5 p.m.… Continue reading

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 of September and the summer saltwater salmon… Continue reading

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

OUTDOORS: Second razor clam dig opening starts Sunday

More than 1 million harvested in late-September digs

More razor clams days are set for October on the outer coast. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
William and Delaney MacFarlane competed in the Little Hurt on Sunday. (Meghan Ventura/Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association)

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Little Hurters ride, row and run

Eighteen kids ages 9 to 14 tried their hands — and feet — in the inaugural Little Hurt this weekend, held in… Continue reading

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

OUTDOORS SPORTS: Big Hurt returns in a big way

After a two-year layoff, the team of Hammer Down returned this weekend to win the two-person team category in the return of… Continue reading

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)

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 the levels on depleted rivers, notably out… Continue reading

Olympic Motorcycle Club’s Triple Crown Fall Series gets underway with the first of three racing weekends this Saturday at the club’s track off of Deer Park Road. Round two follows on Oct. 16-17, and the series concludes Nov. 5-6. (Tom Hines/Olympic Motorcycle Club)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Olympic Peninsula Motorcycle Club’s Fall Series underway this weekend; Quillayute and Sol Duc rivers reopen Wednesday

Weekend rain on the West End did the trick as the Quillayute and Sol Duc rivers will re-open to recreational fishing beginning Wednesday.… Continue reading

Olympic Motorcycle Club’s Triple Crown Fall Series gets underway with the first of three racing weekends this Saturday at the club’s track off of Deer Park Road. Round two follows on Oct. 16-17, and the series concludes Nov. 5-6. (Tom Hines/Olympic Motorcycle Club)
Terry and Barbara Rossow of Ellensburg caught this good-sized coho while fishing off Sekiu on Wednes-day. The pair also enjoyed whale watching after the big catch.
Terry and Barbara Rossow of Ellensburg caught this good-sized coho while fishing off Sekiu on Wednes-day. The pair also enjoyed whale watching after the big catch.
Kids dig for razor clams at Long Beach. (Photo courtesy Tammy Foes/WDFW)

OUTDOORS: First razor clam digs for 2021-2022 get green light

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has given final approval to the first nine razor clam digs of the 2021-22 season, with… Continue reading

Kids dig for razor clams at Long Beach. (Photo courtesy Tammy Foes/WDFW)
Rachael Canavan of Sequim runs in the 50K race Saturday in the annual Great Olympic Adventure Trail run west of Port Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sagen)

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Sequim woman wins 50K GOAT run

Nearly 240 runners from Washington and states beyond ran through the woods and the hills west of Port Angeles this weekend in… Continue reading

Rachael Canavan of Sequim runs in the 50K race Saturday in the annual Great Olympic Adventure Trail run west of Port Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sagen)