02/10/2017 – John Snyder – NWFN SALEM, Ore.—The Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a land acquisition that will add 95 acres to the Coquille Valley Wildlife Area in Coos County during their meeting in Tigard today. The wildlife area provides wetland habitat for wildlife and outdoor recreation opportunities. The Nature Conservancy is providing funds …
May 25, 2016 – J. W. Snyder – NW Fishing News Sturgeon retention season closes in John Day Pool Action: Closes retention of sturgeon in John Day Pool. Effective dates: May 29, 2016, until further notice. Species affected: White sturgeon. Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam …
The summer-season recreational fishery in Bonneville Reservoir opens to keeper white sturgeon fishing for fish measuring 38-54 inches fork length, retention for three 3-day periods in June and July. Effective dates are June 19-21, June 26-28, and July 3-5, in the Columbia River and adjacent tributaries from Bonneville Dam upstream to the sturgeon spawning sanctuary …