Spears, Bait Again OKed On Coquille For ‘Illegally Introduced’ Bass; Effort To Help Fall Kings, Lamprey
While poor ocean conditions in recent years resulted in low fall Chinook returns coastwide, the Coquille has been particularly hard hit and has not rebounded to the same extent as other systems. ODFW scientists concluded the most likely cause is predation by non-native smallmouth bass which have expanded their range significantly since the initial illegal introduction.
4 More Days Of Razor Clam Digging OKed For Mocrocks
Shellfish managers have approved four more days of razor clam digging at Mocrocks Beach only, after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat.
WDFW ‘Not Actively Working To Move’ TransAlta Mine Acquisition Ahead For Time Being
While still quite interested in the land for a unique wildlife area, WDFW is pausing its push to acquire a former Southwest Washington coal mine to allow space for local officials to continue conversations with TransAlta about their 15-square-mile property’s future. That’s according to a Mt. St. Helens day letter to Lewis and Thurston Counties’ […]
New Member Joins ODFW Fish And Wildlife Commission
Another member of the Northwest zoo world has joined a state fish and wildlife commission. Dr. Kathayoon Khalil of Portland was confirmed to a four-year term on ODFW’s citizen panel following an 18-11 vote in the Oregon senate last week.