RESCUE ON THE COWLITZ RIVER: From the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife: "On Monday, Feb. 2, WDFW Police received a request from the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to assist in the rescue of a man who was in the water of the Cowlitz River. It was reported that the man was clinging to a tree in a log jam. "Fish and Wildlife Officer Corey and Sergeant Anderson quickly responded. "Immediately upon arriving in the area Officer Corey deployed an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) a

No boat? No problem. We’ve got a blog and video to get you out bass fishing anyway. WDFW warmwater fisheries biologist Danny Garrett’s blog covers everything you need to know to get started bass angling from shore. Read on for details on finding shore access, what to look for from the shore, lures, tactics, and more to help you succeed as a bass angler: https://wdfw.medium.com/beginner-tips-for-catching-bass-from-the-shoreline-49bee7c7eb6c In addition, WDFW recently added a mapping feature to it

Learn about how WDFW monitoring for sustainable commercial crab harvest supports local food and livelihoods -- important work to facilitate arrival of Dungeness crab to markets throughout Washington. | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Gordon Blossom is a 103-year-old Master Hunter. Washington’s Master Hunters donate approximately 13,000 hours on wildlife related volunteer projects (valued at $390,000) annually. Gordon has been a Master Hunter for several years, and has contributed hundreds of volunteer hours. From building fences to cleaning up trash in Kittitas County, Gordon is an excellent example of the Master Hunter Permit Program’s community contributions. Watch the video to hear Gordon’s tips to live a long, happy life

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