The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Several fisheries are set to open in the weeks ahead, and the year’s first general hunting season isn’t far behind.

With a new season of outdoor adventures about to begin, Washingtonians might want to consider purchasing 2020-2021 recreational hunting and fishing licenses before current licenses expire at midnight March 31.

Hunters, don’t forget to enter the drawing for a multi-season tag by March 31. Follow the link to enter - fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/Home/SpecialHunt.

As freshwater fishing opens this March and April, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Boating Program reminds you to take a boater safety education course, if you haven’t already, to be prepared for the season.

For more information about these and other opportunities to enjoy Washington’s great outdoors, see the Weekender Regional Reports posted on WDFW’s website at wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/weekender. These reports are updated throughout the month to provide current information about recreational opportunities around the state.