Public Comment Open on Oregon 2027 Big Game Reg Proposals, Other Commission Topics Open
ODFW is accepting public comments on the proposed 2027 Big Game Regulations and other agenda items the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider at their September meeting in La Grande.
WDFW Cracking Down On Unlawful Shark Fishing
Washington game wardens are cracking down on illegal shark fishing and making an example of one content creator.
SW WA, Lower Columbia Fishing Report (7-21-26)
Mid-July 2026 steelhead and salmon catch stats for the Lower Columbia and select Southwest Washington tributaries.
NWTF Touts Lake Wenatchee-area Forest, Wildlife Project
The National Wild Turkey Federation reports on a hunter-funded 18.2-acre habitat project on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest benefiting a wide variety of wildlife and creating openings where native plants can thrive.
Bipartisan Sea Lion, Harbor Seal Removal Bill Receives Congressional Hearing
Another bill addressing pinniped predation of ESA-listed salmon and steelhead is now swimming around in Congress, and this one is being backed by Washington tribes, recreational fishermen and state fish and wildlife managers.
IP 28 Fails First Signature Review Test; Bigger Sample To Now Be Checked
Multiple reports say that initial sampling of signatures gathered for an initiative petition that aims to outlaw fishing and hunting in Oregon suggests IP 28 may come up short to make the fall ballot, though another review with a bigger batch of names is being performed.
Anglers Asked To Contact BPA Over Pulled SAFE Hatchery Production
ODFW and two longtime fish and fishing advocacy organizations are stepping up the pressure on the Bonneville Power Administration after it said it would no longer contribute to a salmon hatchery program fueling sport and commercial fisheries in the Lower Columbia and offshore.
New Chief Game Warden At WDFW
There’s a new law enforcement chief at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Mike Jewell was sworn in to the post today, replacing Steve Bear, who had served in that role since September 2017 and is retiring this month.
ODFW To Talk 2027 Halibut Season, More At Late July Meeting
The 2027 Oregon halibut season plus updates on the 2026 and 2027 bottomfish seasons will be the subjects of a Wednesday, July 29, online meeting being held by ODFW.
‘Kids Joyfully Catch Fish, Build Confidence, And Spend Time Outdoors’ At 26th Annual Merwin Event
Pacific Power and WDFW hosted 150-plus children and 200 other attendees at the 26th annual Merwin Day of Fishing for Kids with Disabilities on Saturday, July 11, at Merwin Fish Hatchery east of Woodland.
SW WA, Lower Columbia Fishing Report (7-15-26)
Early to mid-July 2026 catch stats for the Lower Columbia and select Southwest Washington tributaries.
ODFW, BPA Meet Over End Of Federal Funding For Lower Columbia Hatchery Program
A meeting today between the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Bonneville Power Administration over recently pulled federal funding for a hatchery salmon program close to the mouth of the Columbia did not produce any breakthrough for the state agency whatsoever.
Gluesenkamp Perez Introduces Bill To Expand Removal Of Columbia Sea Lions
A bill that would allow tribes with connections to the Lower Columbia and rest of the big river up to McNary Dam to lethally remove sea lions has been introduced in Congress, and the Trump Administration is signaling its early support.
85 Northern Pike Netted Out Of Lake Washington This Spring, ‘Worrisome Increase’
With gillnetting wrapped up for the season, tribal comanagers report that a total of 85 northern pike were removed from Lake Washington over four weeks this spring, leaps and bounds more than any previous year.
Shhhh! Hatchery Chinook Reared In Quiet Environment More Likely To Return As Adults
A steady hum in the background at night? Good for helping people get a good rest, but apparently not so great if you’re a hatchery salmon.
Reminder: Clatsop Beaches Razor Clam Conservation Closure Begins July 15
Oregon’s annual North Coast razor clam conservation closure begins Wednesday, July 15, with digging tentatively scheduled to return to the Clatsop beaches October 1. Harvesting remains open elsewhere on the Oregon Coast, though razor clam abundance is far lower.