Drano Opening For Hatchery Steelhead Retention; Salmon Limits Increasing On Parts Of Toutle System, Washougal
Chinook and coho salmon returns to the Toutle Hatchery have been above levels needed to meet broodstock collection goals for the Toutle Hatchery Chinook and coho programs. Modifying Chinook and coho fisheries on these rivers will provide additional fishing opportunities while still meeting program goals.
Podcast Series Dives Deep Into PNW Mule Deer Issues
The October issue of Northwest Sportsman is dedicated in no small part to helping you bag your buck, especially mule deer. Longtime muley chasers Jason Brooks and Dave Anderson share their top tips and tactics for hunting the sage and public lands, I round up Eastside wildlife biologists’ forecasts, Dave Workman talks handloads for open-country bucks and […]
Camping, Fire Restrictions Still In Effect On Hancock TMAs In NE Oregon, ODFW Advises
Hunters need to be aware that all Hancock Forest Management lands in northeast Oregon are currently at a Stage 2 regulated use closure.
3 Elk River Chinook Snaggers Sentenced
Three salmon snaggers were sentenced to pay a total of $8,450 in restitution, serve 15 to 30 days in jail each and they can’t fish for three years after pleading to or being found guilty of illegally fishing for Chinook and other violations on Oregon’s Elk River, home to a critical king stock.
2020 Oregon Deer And Elk Hunting Forecast
With Oregon’s biggest hunt – general and controlled deer – just around the corner and elk not far behind it, the hard-working folks at ODFW have rolled out their annual big game prospects.