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Stories by Terry Otto

Columbian staff writer

Fishing report, June 7

June 6, 2018, 11:15pm Outdoors

State fisheries managers have extended spring Chinook angling in the lower Colombia River to June 15. Boat and bank anglers can fish from Tongue Point to Beacon Rock, and bank anglers can fish from Tongue Point to the boundary below the Bonneville Dam. Read story

Motorists that drive the Wind River to Lewis River loop can stop at the McClellan Viewpoint along Curly Creek Road and take in stunning views of the southern slopes of Mount St. Helens.

Camping, scenery take center stage on Wind River-Lewis River loop

Motorists that drive the Wind River to Lewis River loop can stop at the McClellan Viewpoint along Curly Creek Road and take in stunning views of the southern slopes of Mount St. Helens.

May 30, 2018, 9:51pm Outdoors

The Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the road trip season, and one of the best local options is the Wind River to Lewis River loop. It is a scenic route that is often driven by vintage car and motorcycle clubs, as well as folks intent on fishing, hiking,… Read story

Fishing report, May 31

May 30, 2018, 9:46pm Outdoors

Spring Chinook angling on the Columbia River is open through Wednesday to both boat and bank anglers from Tongue Point upstream to Beacon Rock. Beacon Rock to Bonneville Dam is open to bank angling only. Read story

In addition to feasting in the Columbia River, sea lions have been hammering wild winter steelhead below the Willamette Falls. Managers say there is a 90 percent chance of the run going extinct.

Fishing for solutions through legislation

In addition to feasting in the Columbia River, sea lions have been hammering wild winter steelhead below the Willamette Falls. Managers say there is a 90 percent chance of the run going extinct.

May 16, 2018, 9:22pm Outdoors

The United States Congress is currently considering legislation that could affect the management of fisheries in the Northwest and directly impact local fishing. Read story

Fishing report, May 17

May 16, 2018, 9:19pm Outdoors

Columbia River angling for summer steelhead and spring Chinook jacks is now open between Tongue Point and the I-5 Bridge. Read story

Kylie Delaney, 15, receives instruction at the firing range from shooting coach Katelyn Woltersdorf (right). Delaney recently competed in the Junior Olympics in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Youngsters at local shooting club are on the mark

Kylie Delaney, 15, receives instruction at the firing range from shooting coach Katelyn Woltersdorf (right). Delaney recently competed in the Junior Olympics in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

May 10, 2018, 6:05am Clark County News

In a modest building in northeast Vancouver a small group of motivated youngsters gathers regularly to practice the highly technical art of competitive target shooting. They are members of the junior program of the Vancouver Rifle and Pistol Club, and they have had a very exciting spring. Read story

Fishing report, May 10

May 9, 2018, 11:00pm Outdoors

White sturgeon retention will be open from Buoy 10 at the mouth of the Columbia River upstream to Wauna powerlines on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays during May 14 through June 4. Read story

Eric Gardner, WDFW wildlife program director, explains to members of the public the recent discovery of elk infected with hoof disease in the Trout Lake Valley, and the department’s planned response.

WDFW plans to euthanize up to 20 elk with hoof disease

Eric Gardner, WDFW wildlife program director, explains to members of the public the recent discovery of elk infected with hoof disease in the Trout Lake Valley, and the department’s planned response.

May 5, 2018, 5:24pm Outdoors

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to euthanize up to 20 elk infected with hoof disease in the Trout Lake Valley in northwest Klickitat County in an attempt to stop the spread of the disease. Read story

RJ Aparicio, 10, shows off a rainbow trout from Rowland Lake on April 28. Mechanical issues with the hatchery tanker truck meant the lake was not stocked until 11 a.m. on opening day at the Columbia River Gorge lake.

Fishing Report: Truck trouble delays Rowland Lake trout stocking

RJ Aparicio, 10, shows off a rainbow trout from Rowland Lake on April 28. Mechanical issues with the hatchery tanker truck meant the lake was not stocked until 11 a.m. on opening day at the Columbia River Gorge lake.

May 2, 2018, 11:03pm Outdoors

There was a great turnout for the trout season opener at Rowland Lake this past Saturday. Read story

A bull elk with a deformed hind hoof feeds in western Washington. Elk hoof disease has now been found east of the Cascade crest for the first time.

Elk hoof disease spreads east

A bull elk with a deformed hind hoof feeds in western Washington. Elk hoof disease has now been found east of the Cascade crest for the first time.

May 2, 2018, 11:01pm Outdoors

For the first time elk on the east side of the Cascade crest have been found with hoof disease, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read story