Baker Lake, Skagit Sockeye, Areas 5, 6 Chinook Rule Changes
WDFW announces a series of salmon fishing rule changes affecting Baker Lake and Skagit River sockeye, and Marine Areas 5 and 6 Chinook.
Survey Finds Continued Public Support For Hunting In Washington
Support for hunting remains strong in Washington and opposition to the traditional activity barely registers more than single digits, according to a public survey just released by WDFW.
WDFW Announces Aug-Sept Halibut And 2023 Season Meeting Dates
With halibut still available in the quota, WDFW announces August and September openers for coastal waters, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and elsewhere, as well as upcoming meetings to talk about 2023 season structure and proposed dates.
Salish Sea Shellfish Swine Back At It This Summer
Washington game wardens will hand-deliver criminal charges against a Hood Canal trio found with nearly 15 times the limit of spot shrimp, the latest example of bad behavior by shellfish swine, folks who grossly exceed the rules and steal natural resources from those who follow the regs.
Westport Chinook Closing On Fridays, Saturdays As Of July 22
Chinook retention will close in Marine Area 2, off Westport, on Fridays and Saturdays starting July 22, WDFW announces, a measure meant to stay within the “modest” king harvest guideline and stretch the season and tap into abundant hatchery coho.