1+ hour, 34+ min ago  (582+ words) BY ANDY WALGAMOTT, NORTHWEST SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE A bill that would allow tribes with connections to the Lower Columbia and rest of the big river up to Mc Nary Dam to lethally remove sea lions has been introduced in Congress, and…...

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (247+ words) THE FOLLOWING ORIGINATED FROM WDFW Recreational anglers will have the opportunity to reel in'a salmon'off the Washington coast beginning June'20'at'Ilwaco,'Westport-Ocean Shores, La Push, and Neah Bay'(Marine Areas'1, 2, 3, and'4).' "These quotas represent strong forecasts for key Chinook and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (401+ words) BY ANDY WALGAMOTT, NORTHWEST SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE Oregon Coast salmon managers have posted an "early" version of their proposed 2026 fall Chinook and wild coho seasons for public comment ahead of final decisions by state and federal fishery overseers in the coming…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (301+ words) THE FOLLOWING IS A FISHING RULE CHANGE FROM THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Snake River Spring Chinook Fishery Change Action: Sets closure for Chinook fishery below Little Goose Dam after May 19, and opens two days of spring Chinook…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1155+ words) BY ANDY WALGAMOTT, NORTHWEST SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE Another round of heavy state budget cuts from state lawmakers could lead to reduced opportunities on important North Sound salmon rivers, coastal razor clam beaches and Cowlitz smelt dipping. So warned WDFW Director Kelly…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (304+ words) THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today that the final coastal razor clam digs of the season can proceed as planned at'Long…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (571+ words) THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL The Pacific Fishery Management Council has adopted recommendations for ocean salmon fishing along the Pacific west coast in 2026. The'seasons provide coastwide recreational and commercial opportunities while also achieving…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago  (198+ words) THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF SEATTLE A'landmark agreement with Tribes and federal agencies to guide the future of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project (Skagit Project) will be referred to Seattle'City Council for review and consideration…...