February 25, 2016 – J. W. Snyder – NWFN ROSEBURG, Ore – Umpqua Basin angling is in full swing and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is explaining several rules that currently apply. Below are clarifications of these rules which are in the print version of the regulations. All regulations are being clarified …
02/23/2016 – J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News A recent article came out from the Alaska Dispatch News stating that scientists are planing for changes in the Bering sea. What changes do you ask? “Climate Change!” Climate change has become the number one buzz word for various organizations looking to step up to the government …
02/21/2016 – J. W. Snyder – NWFN The winter troll line in Sitka extends from Point Woodhouse on Biorka Island to Cape Edgecumbe, just off the volcano. The season continues from Oct. 11 to April 30 — or until the quota is filled, whichever comes first. According to Fish and Game, there are about …
02-20/2016 – J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News (NWFN) Recently released research from Oregon State University suggests hatchery-raised salmon, which are bred to help bolster wild stocks in B.C. and elsewhere, are genetically different from wild fish populations. Researcher Michael Blouin says scientists have known for some time the offspring of wild and hatchery-raised …
02/18/2016 – J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor salmon fisheries are on the slate for this coming commission meeting OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is scheduled to take action on the protective status of four wildlife species at a public meeting Feb. 26-27 …
02/12/2016 – J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News (NWFN) SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission received informational briefings on a variety of fish and wildlife-related topics today during their meeting in Tigard. ODFW staff updated commissioners on the process for the review of the state’s fish and wildlife plans, status of the sturgeon …
02/09/2016 – J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News (NWFN) ROSEBURG, Ore – The holiday season may be over, but Douglas County’s fish are just getting their gifts. December’s used Christmas trees were recently placed in East Fork Rock Creek and Buck Creek to enhance fish habitat. “We put the Christmas trees in streams …
February 9, 2016 – J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News (NWFN) Public meeting on salmon forecasts, Season-setting process scheduled on March 1 OLYMPIA – Anglers, commercial fishers and others interested in Washington state salmon fisheries can get a preview of this year’s salmon returns and potential fishing seasons during a public meeting March …
02/03/2016 – J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News Steelhead fishing expands on Wenatchee River and Icicle River Actions: Open the Icicle River and an additional section of the Wenatchee River above Leavenworth on February 4, 2016 to fishing for hatchery steelhead. Species affected: Steelhead Areas that will open to fishing for …
02/02/2016 – J. W. Snyder – Northwest Fishing News Washington and Oregon anglers alike can’t hardly wait for spring chinook season on the Columbia Temperatures are warming, birds are singing and the lower Columbia River will soon be teeming with spring chinook salmon. Spring is still a ways off, but February offers plenty of …