The Definition of Insanity: WDFW Edition
Considering the current state of the Columbia’s wild steelhead and salmons runs, as well as the fact that their survival is only going to become …
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Snake River To Close To Fishing For Steelhead
Some more bad news regarding Snake River steelhead from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Reason for action: The 2020 Columbia River forecasted return …
Catching a band of wildlife killers
The incredible story of busting one of the nation’s deadliest poaching rings that involved dozens of wildlife officers and resulted in charges against eight suspects …
WDFW Closes Recreational Fishing Statewide
So much for that self-distancing on the water plan. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has temporarily closed recreational fishing and shellfishing statewide …
2008 WDFW Statewide Steelhead Management Plan
Happy leap year! On leap day 2008 the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife released its Statewide Steelhead Management Plan. Here is the goal they …
Despite Vanishing Steelhead, State Won’t Delay Fishing Season
Steelhead on the Sultan River Infogram So on one hand, you’ve got the WDFW closing the entire basins to steelhead fishing due to low returns. …
Chehalis River and Tributaries Closing Due to Low Steelhead Returns
The final straw for Washington wild winter steelhead. Anglers and guides will now shift their focus to the rivers open on the coast exacerbating already …
Washington State Sued Over Plan to Raise Steelhead In Puget Sound
Despite strong public opinion against continuing aquaculture operations in Puget Sound, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approved a permit to do just that. …
News That Makes The Chum Want to Down a Fistful of Gummies With a Growler of Manny’s
Despite widespread public opposition, Cooke Aquaculture has been granted a five-year permit to farm steelhead in Puget Sound and the greater Salish Sea. The Washington …
Cooke Gains Permission to Raise Rainbow Trout in Puget Sound
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed that it plans to issue a five-year marine aquaculture permit to the Canadian aquaculture company to farm …