Oregon’s Grande Ronde Opening For Coho; First Season In 40 Years, Result Of Nez Perce, ODFW Reintroduction
Anglers will be able to harvest coho salmon in the Grande Ronde River for the first time in 40 years starting Oct. 1.
Nonresidents Barred From Fishing, Hunting, Shellfishing In Oregon Starting This Weekend
ODFW is closing recreational hunting, fishing, crabbing and clamming to non-residents due to concerns about travel to Oregon to participate in these outdoor activities. Such travel could spread the virus and put more of a burden on Oregon’s rural communities.
Inslee Rejected Lawmakers’ Call To Reopen Washington Fishing
Governor Jay Inslee yesterday rejected a call from nearly two dozen Republican state lawmakers to consider putting sportfishing on the list of allowed essential outdoor activities in Washington under his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order aimed at helping slow the spread of COVID-19.