WA to close Skamania Hatchery; steelhead salmon production cut

The hatchery in Washougal, Clark County, produces summer and winter steelhead that are released into southwest Washington ...

Temporary bans on fishing popular species floated to address dwindling populations off WA coast

A temporary ban on fishing iconic species, including WA dhufish and pink snapper, could be on the table as the state ...

These fish once fed George Washington’s troops. Now, American shad levels are ‘not sustainable’ in the Delaware River.

American shad have long been prized in the Delaware River Basin for their meat and roe. The native Lenape people hosted festivals celebrating the fish. In 1778, legend has it, George Washington’s ...
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Business leader warns tariffs and taxes threaten Washington's manufacturing future

WASHINGTON STATE — The leader of the Association of Washington Business warned lawmakers in both Washington, D.C., and Olympia that they are putting the region at risk through tariffs, taxes, and ...
The Bellingham Herald

Can I keep a pet squirrel or python in WA? State rules for wild, exotic animals

When it comes to pet ownership, many animal lovers look beyond cats and dogs. Some pet owners prefer snakes and lizards, while others like cuddling up with rodents and rabbits. That’s led to some ...
The Washington Post

Labor, environmental abuses detailed in China’s vast squid harvests

A new Environmental Justice Foundation report exposes violations in the vast Chinese squid-fishing industry, which has supply chain links to the U.S. and Europe. China’s vast, uncontrolled ...
Statesman Journal

ODFW Commission approves new fishing rules for kokanee, fall Chinook, bass

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission opened a new salmon fishing season on the Coquille River and approved a new statewide kokanee bag limit during a Sept. 12 meeting in Ontario. The changes, which ...
The Bellingham Herald

Can you legally pick up roadkill in Washington state? Follow these rules

Sometimes, roadkill is inevitable. Animals die on roads across Washington state every day. Whether you’ve spotted roadkill on the side of the street — or, worse, hit a critter while behind the wheel — ...
Yahoo

N.J. proposes changes to fishing regulations including 23 new trout-stocked waters

The NJ DEP is proposing changes to the state’s Fish Code that would affect fishing regulations from 2026 through 2030. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is proposing changes to the ...
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The Guide's fishing forecast | Estuary fishing thriving in SW WA

Fishing across Southwest Washington is heating up as Chinook numbers surge and Buoy 10 explodes with action. While upriver conditions are mixed due to weed interference, estuary fishing is thriving.
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Washington governor orders investigation into conduct of state Fish and Wildlife Commission members

The agency director asked the governor to get involved, saying an independent review will help clear a “cloud of uncertainty” over commission actions. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks at an ...