Kretz County Wolf Delisting Bill Draws Feedback In Olympia
There was a lot of good feedback on a Northeast Washington wolf bill this morning, including strident support from a Democratic cosponsor who is the chair of the committee it’s in, boosting the odds that an amended version may move forward during this legislative session. And indeed, it has been scheduled for an early vote February 17.
Surplus Steelhead Being Stocked In SW, Coastal WA Lakes
With surplus hatchery steelhead returning to open rivers in Southwest Washington and more than enough expected on coastal systems that are closed to fishing this season, WDFW is stocking winter-runs into lakes in Pacific, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor and Lewis Counties.
Oregon Protecting Rights To Hunt, Fish Bill Heard In Committee
A bill that would enshrine the right to fish, hunt and forage in Oregon via a 2024 statewide vote on a constitutional amendment had a hearing in the state legislature.