Developments In North Umpqua Hatchery Steelhead Issue

There appear to be developments today on the North Umpqua hatchery steelhead program that the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted last month to terminate.
More Spring Chinook Fishing Days Added Below, Above Bonneville

Spring Chinook anglers will be able to fish all but one day between now and the start of summer king season on the Lower Columbia, as well as two days in the gorge pools in late May, as state managers today again expanded opportunities thanks to a run that is continuing to exceed expectations.
Hunter Rep, Others Sought For WDFW Wolf Advisory Group

WDFW is calling for nominations to fill four vacant positions on its Wolf Advisory Group and is specifically looking for stakeholders representing hunters, Northeast Washington ranchers, and “at large” interests.
Avian Flu Outbreak Confirmed In First Oregon Wild Birds

ODFW reports several Canada goose goslings from a Eugene park are the first wild birds in the state to test positive for the new strain of avian flu, with other sick and dead waterfowl also reported there.