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A survey of 700 people in WA OR and CA found half would pay 10% more for vehicle tires–about $76 a set–labeled "salmon safe," and a quarter would pay as much as $225 more for four to protect coho and other fish from deadly tire preservative 6PPD-quinone
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Early November 2026 fall Chinook, coho and steelhead catch stats for the Cowlitz, Kalama, Lewis, Wind and Klickitat Rivers and Drano Lake.
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Northwest sportsman, boat and RV show season is still a couple months away, but many organizers have already set dates and booked expos, fairgrounds and other venues for the 2027 editions of their shindigs in WA, OR, ID, MT and BC – here's the schedule
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More than 8,000 bass were electroshocked out of a 9-mile section of the Chehalis River this summer as part of a suppression and abundance study that also aims to estimate how removals of the invasive fish will help reduce predation on native Chinook.
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An agreement between Bellingham, local tribes and WDFW that establishes a prioritized list of which of the city’s passage-blocking culverts to fix first is being hailed as a unique and new collaboration.
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Reminder. Preregistration is required
WDFW hosting virtual town hall about coastal steelhead season planning
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ALT Photo of a wild steelhead caught on the Olympic Peninsula held in the water prior to being released.
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Some more Washington Coast evening razor clam digs announced by WDFW – Mocrocks Nov. 7, 10, 11, and Copalis Nov. 8, 9 – but forecasted ocean conditions could make them less than ideal following a tougher first round at these two beaches. Long Beach and Twin Harbors remain closed
Dig this update! WDFW shellfish managers announced the next series of razor clam digs at Mocrocks on Nov. 7 and Nov. 10-11 only, and at Copalis on Nov. 8-9 only, during late afternoon/evening (noon to midnight only) low tides. Photo by Trent Roussin.
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WDFW will talk 2026-27 winter steelhead forecasts and proposed regulations for rivers from Forks down to Willapa Bay, go over last winter's returns, and take public comment and entertain questions during an evening virtual meeting next week.
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Late October and early November 2026 Chinook, coho and steelhead catch stats for the Lower Columbia and select Southwest Washington tributaries.
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With "abnormally low flows and no significant rain expected," ODFW extends gear restrictions on 2 Oregon rivers. Bobber- & fly-only rules will be lifted "once flows have increased and are forecasted to remain high enough" so Chinook distribute throughout
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“We know if there’s more habitat, there will be more fish living in it.”
A section of river once forced aside by a levee is again able to meander, restoring habitat to give salmon a boost.
“We’re hopeful that the more habitat we get on the map, the better our stocks will do,” said Scott Boyd, of the Stillaguamish Tribe.
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Time to dust off those decoys! Staff waterfowler MD Johnson has once again gathered intel from state and federal managers on what duck and goose hunters can expect as the heart of the 2026-27 season arrives.
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ODFW outlines public comment opportunities ahead of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission's last scheduled meeting of 2026.
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Late October 2026 Chinook, coho and steelhead catch stats for the Lower Columbia and select Southwest Washington tributaries.
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Walleye are now piscis non grata on a 140-mile stretch of Washington, Oregon and Idaho’s Snake.
That’s the nut of a recently revealed tristate policy statement as the nonnative species colonizes more of the watershed, threatening salmon and steelhead.
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Last month we looked at Northwest deer prospects. This month we’re turning to the feathersome forecast – quail, partridge and pheasant highlights in Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
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In a review of the legislatively reestablished Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement, WDFW recommends making permanent the $8.75 fee that supports monitoring and management of said Columbia system fisheries. Not required for bass, shad, etc.
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Salmon and game fish angling will close starting Saturday, October 24, on Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor system rivers, the Copalis and Moclips Rivers and Grays Harbor itself outside of two boat basins
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Last month we looked at Northwest deer prospects. This month we’re turning to the feathersome forecast.
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Mid-October 2026 coho, Chinook and steelhead catch stats for Buoy 10, the Lower Columbia and select Southwest Washington tributaries.
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