Outdoor Update December 2022
Road, Fishing, and Hunting Updates
OUTDOOR NEWS
Outdoor News Gifford Pinchot National Forest Most high elevation forest roads have been closed for the season. If you plan to travel in the Gifford Pinchot Nations Forest please visit their website at Gifford Pinchot National Forest - Recreation (usda.gov).
Gifford Pinchot Nation Forest 2022 Christmas Tree Permits Available $5 at Fischer’s Market (360)497-5355
WA State Fish and Wildlife Fishing: Please visit WDFW for specific regulations and info Washington Fishing Seasons & Rules | eRegulations.
Cowlitz River from PUD signs on Peters Rd to Forest Rd 1270- open to all game fish year-round. Salmon, min. size 12”, daily limit 6, 2 adults may be retained. Must release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Cispus River from mouth to falls- open to all game fish year-round. Salmon, min. size 12”, daily limit 6, 2 adults may be retained. Must release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Cispus River North Fork- Closed; Season is Saturday before Memorial day to October 31st. Mayfield Lake Reservoir - open to all game fish year-round except Salmon. Salmon season from Sept 1- Dec 31, min. size 12”, daily limit 6, 2 adults may be retained. Must release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Riffe Lake from Mossyrock Dam to Lewis County PUD safety signs below Cowlitz Falls Dam- open to game fish year-round.
Tilton River- open to all game fish year-round. Salmon, min. size 12”, daily limit 6, 2 adults may be retained. Must release all salmon other than hatchery Chinook and hatchery coho.
Hunting: Please visit WDFW for specific regulations and more information Summary of hunting seasons | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.
GMU 503 Randle , GMU 505 Mossy Rock, GMU 510 Stormking, GMU 513 South Rainier, GMU 516 Packwood, GMU 520 Winston, GMU 522 Loo-wit, GMU 524 Margaret, GMU 560 Lewis River, GMU 667 Skookumchuck
Black Bear -Closed
Cougar- September 1st through December 31st
Deer- Closed
Elk- Western Archery 3 pt. min or antlerless, November 23rd through December 15th: GMUs 503, 505, 667