Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission vote to increase hunting and fishing license fee

  OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing a 15-percent boost in recreational hunting and fishing license fees for 2019, with caps on the increase for people who buy multiple licenses in “bundled” packages. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter …

WDFW announces fall chinook harvest will be allowed in the Snake River

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Salmon fishing to close in Marine Areas 1 and 4

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Sockeye season to open on the Columbia River

  Starting July 1st, anglers can catch and keep sockeye salmon on the Columbia River, but will be required to release any chinook salmon they intercept downriver from Bonneville Dam. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to NWFN Today! …

WDFW denies permit for company to place 800,000 Atlantic salmon into Puget Sound net pens

  OLYMPIA – Citing the risk of fish disease transmission, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has denied permission for Cooke Aquaculture to transport 800,000 juvenile Atlantic salmon from its hatchery near Rochester to net pens at Rich Passage in Kitsap County. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story …

WDFW invites public comments on conservation of river and stream banks

  OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comment on its recommendations for the management of “riparian ecosystems” along the banks of rivers and streams throughout the state. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.  …

2018 halibut seasons to open in May in Washington’s waters

  OLYMPIA – Anglers fishing for halibut in Washington waters will see a similar season structure as compared to 2017 when fishing gets underway in May. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to NWFN Today!       …

Public to comment on Columbia River policy review at advisory group meetings

  OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting people to share their views at four upcoming meetings in Ridgefield on a draft assessment of a state policy that guides the management of salmon fisheries in the lower Columbia River. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full …

States set 2018 summer and fall salmon seasons

  CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Oregon and Washington fishery managers have announced the 2018 summer and fall fisheries for the Columbia River. This content is available for subscribers only.  To get the full story about the things that really matter to Northwest anglers.     Subscribe to NWFN Today!                 …

WDFW Clarifies Recreational Bottomfish Limits for 2018

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