Federal Judge Denies QIN Bid To Expand U&A To Lower Columbia, Willapa Bay
A federal judge in short order has denied a Quinault Indian Nation bid to expand their usual and accustomed fishing and shellfishing grounds to Willapa Bay and 60 miles up the Lower Columbia, though it could always be appealed.
Two Rods To Be Allowed For Willamette Springers Starting Wednesday
ODFW announces that the two-rod validation will be allowed on the Willamette for spring Chinook and other species except sturgeon starting June 3 after inseason counts at the falls determined broodstock salmon needs would likely be met.
Both Oregon Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh In Against IP 28
There wasn’t very much doubt that Oregon’s Republican candidate for governor would come out against Initiative Petition 28, the measure that would ban fishing and hunting in the state if passed by voters, but so too has the incumbent progressive Democrat.
ODFW Celebrates Reopening Of Southern Oregon Hatchery Burned In Labor Day 2020 Fires
Oregon fishing managers are “proudly” announcing the rebuilding and reopening of the Klamath Hatchery, which raises a variety of trout species, to the public. The facility burned in the Two Four Two Fire and required a foundational redesign of the hatchery house and the installation of 130 steel pilings.
How Hunting Opportunity Would Increase At PNW NWRs Under Trump Administration Proposal
Documents posted to a federal rule-making website provide sharper details about proposed hunting and fishing expansions on national wildlife refuges in the Northwest.