Release chinook marked with hole punch in Upper Columbia River fisheries
Photo courtesy of Swannys Fishing 09/008/2016 – John Snyder – NWFN WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE Action: Anglers are required to release chinook salmon that have a ¼-inch diameter (round) hole punched in the upper lobe of the caudal (tail) fin Effective dates: Sept. 15 – Oct. 31, 2016 Species affected: Fall chinook salmon (hatchery and wild) …