Northeast Washington Wolf Viewpoints Shared By Ranchers, Hunters, Local Biz At Meeting
A panel of six Northeast Washington residents provided perspectives on wolves and wolf management before the state wolf advisory group last week in Colville, and here’s what they said.
Coho Production Continuing At Eagle Creek NFH
Production of coho will continue at Eagle Creek National Fish Hatchery for the next two years at least, per federal officials.
‘I Keep Finding More Clams Everywhere I Look!’ WA Warden On Coastal Razor Clam Bust
Washington game wardens are rolling out another poaching bust recorded on their body-worn cameras, this time of a pair of Portlanders found in possession of nearly five times the legal limit of razor clams from a Pacific County beach.
Washington Coast Winter Steelhead Rules Proposal Out Ahead Of Fish Comm Meeting
Washington Coast steelhead rules for the 2024-25 season are coming into increasing focus, including the proposed reopening of sections of some Grays Harbor rivers and boat fishing on all of the Hoh, but no bait in December after all.
CWD Sampling Continues In Eastern WA As Late Rifle Buck Hunt Wraps Up
With the sampling year not even half over, Washington wildlife managers report collecting samples from more than 1,500 deer, elk and moose for chronic wasting disease testing since July 1, nearly twice as many as the entire previous surveillance period.
An Update On Eagle Creek NFH Coho Production
There have been a ton of rumors about the future of coho production at Eagle Creek National Fish Hatchery east of Portland this fall, and while the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has had little to say, a source indicates that keeping the lights on at least for 2025 is a high priority for one Columbia Basin tribe.
Olympic Peninsula Steelhead At ‘Moderate Risk Of Extinction’ – Status Review Team
It’s not the final word on whether to list Olympic Peninsula steelhead under the Endangered Species Act, but a deep dive into the population has concluded that the fish are at “moderate risk of extinction,” a development that will be worrying for anglers and state and tribal managers, and one that comes with recovering numbers in recent years.
2nd Case Of CWD In WA Deer; Buck Taken By Hunter Near First Case
Washington’s second confirmed case of chronic wasting disease is being reported this afternoon by WDFW, this time in a whitetail buck taken by a hunter on opening weekend of October’s rifle season. The deer was killed not far from where the state’s first case of the always-fatal deer family disease turned up in Spokane County […]
Free Fishing In Oregon On The 2 Days After Thanksgiving
2024’s last free fishing, clamming and crabbing days in Oregon will be Friday and Saturday, November 29-30, ODFW announces.
WDFW Lays Out Revised 2024-25 Coastal Steelhead Season Proposals
WDFW laid out an optimistic slate of revised potential Washington Coast winter steelhead fisheries to anglers this evening, one that would allow bait again on many systems in December, reopen a fair portion of the Chehalis Basin and expand boat fishing on the Hoh.
Feedback On Replacement Seattle Waterfront Fishing Pier Sought
WDFW is looking for public input on the draft design for a new fishing pier on the Seattle Waterfront to replace the Elliott Bay Pier, which has been closed since 2016.
Seattle Boat Show Fishing, Boating Seminars Set To Grow To 150 For 2025 Event
Organizers of the Seattle Boat Show say they will put on 150 fishing and boating seminars at the January 31-February 8, 2025, show, up from 125 last year, and announced a lineup that includes experts John Keizer, Paul Kim, Tom Nelson, Joey Pyburn, Tommy Donlin, Justin Wong and others.
2025 Columbia Gorge Keeper Sturgeon Season Set
Columbia Gorge sturgeon managers set January 2025’s keeper fisheries during a conference call.
With No Need For Broodstock, Tokul Opens Early For Steelhead
In an acknowledgement of the end of the line, at least for now, and trying to milk opportunity out of the last real run, WDFW is opening Tokul Creek to winter steelhead fishing starting tomorrow, Friday, November 8.
Public Comment Open On 20 Proposed WDFW Land Acquisitions
WDFW has its eyes on 20 potential land acquisitions for fish and wildlife habitat and public recreation, but wants to know if they’re a good fit for the agency and whether to next pursue funding for them. Your chance to comment runs through November 27.
ODFW Hosting Another Hatchery Resilience Meeting Nov. 13
ODFW will talk about the ongoing legislatively mandated hatchery assessment process, alternatives evaluated by contractors and stakeholders and more at an all-day meeting November 13 in Salem and livestreamed online.