Monthly Archives: February 2019

WDFW Reduces Salmon Limit to 1 in Area 6 Effective Immediately

Posted on February 28, 2019 by John L. Beath

Today I went fishing and launched in Port Angeles. Before going fishing I checked limits and checked the WDFW app map which showed Area 6 still had a two fish daily limit. By the time I got home the app … Continue reading →

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Former WDFW Fisheries Manager Says I’m Highly Misinformed. Sorry, I won’t Drink The WDFW Kool Aid

Posted on February 13, 2019 by John L. Beath

Response by Pat Pattillo, retired WDFW Salmon Resource Manager Policy Lead. About wild salmon and hatchery reform. I think this view (My last post) is highly misinformed, but may be prevalent within the sport fishing community. While I support expanded … Continue reading →

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Our Chinook Salmon Fisheries Policy Is Salmon Racist & Wild Centric

Posted on February 12, 2019 by John L. Beath

Wild Chinook salmon versus hatchery origin fish continues to be a hot, hugely expensive and contested topic. In one corner you’ll find a bunch of “wild only” proponents. In the other corner you’ll find sports anglers like me that believe … Continue reading →

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Puget Sound Angler’s President Ron Garner Explains His Views About Gill Net Ban SB 5617

Posted on February 11, 2019 by John L. Beath

Dear Senators Saloman, Van De Wege, Washington State Senators, and Representatives, RE: Senate Bill 5617-unintended consequences. I am reaching out to you today to make sure you understand what you are signing on SB 5617. As President of the largest … Continue reading →

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British Columbia Considering Massive Fishing Closure to Save Whales

Posted on February 10, 2019 by John L. Beath

This post is from our B.C. friend, Jason Assonitis, co owner of Bon Chovy Charters based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The majority of the British Columbia South Coast from Port Hardy, Port Mcneil, Telegraph Cove, Campbell River, Comox, Pender Harbour, … Continue reading →

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