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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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In the November issue of @NWSportsman Magazine, I look at the Puget Sound flounder population & how this fun fishery is an easy intro to someone new to the sport & be sure to set some crab pots too. The magazine hits the newsstands soon or subscribe at nwsportsmanmag.com.
“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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Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on waterfowl workshop in Central Point is designed to build the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue ducks independently.
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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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Mocrocks and Copalis beaches will open for digging razor clams on four separate evening low tides next week, but Long Beach and Twin Harbors remain closed till further notice due to elevated domoic acid levels.
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With historically low returns of A- and B-run steelhead back to the Inland Northwest this year, Idaho fishery managers announced that the Clearwater River will close to all steelhead harvest starting this Thurs, Oct 22, tho C&R fishing will remain open
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Fishing and hunting orgs are cheering introduction of the Northwest Wetlands Voluntary Incentives Program Act in the US House, a bill that would help address needs of waterfowl & migratory birds, salmon & steelhead. Follows on similar bill in US Senate
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Anglers asked to respect construction boundaries at Naselle Hatchery
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Oregon fish and wildlife troopers are looking for information on who unlawfully killed a six-point bull in the mountains north of John Day and Prairie City between October 9-11.
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