Fish and Wildlife Commission increases proposed license fee
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing a 15-percent boost in recreational hunting and fishing license[…]
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Evacuated salmon leave Leaburg, for other hatcheries
SALEM, Ore.—Many of the 1.75 million juvenile fish evacuated from Cascade Hatchery in Cascade Locks after last year’s Eagle Creek[…]
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Two-day razor clam dig approved in the beginning March 16th
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can return to various ocean beaches for a two-day opening beginning March 16. State shellfish[…]
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WDFW Commission will hear comments on hunting seasons and Columbia River fisheries at Wenatchee meeting March 15th-17th
OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will invite public comments on 2018-2020 hunting season proposals, Columbia River[…]
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Low returns expected to restrict Washington’s salmon fisheries
Photo by Morgan Bond OLYMPIA – Projected poor returns of several salmon stocks are expected to limit fishing opportunities in[…]
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States set initial fishing seasons for Columbia River spring chinook
PORTLAND – Salmon managers from Washington and Oregon have approved sportfishing seasons for spring chinook salmon on the Columbia River,[…]
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States set sturgeon season closures in Bonneville, John Day pools
Photo courtesy of Columbia River Fishing Adventures CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Recreational sturgeon seasons in Bonneville and John Day pools[…]
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WDFW announces steelhead fishery changes on some Snake River tributaries
Photo Courtesty of Dave’s Guide Service Action: WDFW is rescinding emergency rule changes on the Grande Ronde, Walla Walla, and[…]
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Sport clam season extended on Point Whitney Tidelands
WDFW Fishing Rule Change Action: The sport clam season will be extended on this public beach based on results[…]
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States investigation finds Cooke’s negligence was primary cause of Atlantic salmon net pen collapse
OLYMPIA – State investigators have determined that an excessive buildup of mussels and other marine organisms on nets –[…]
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