Category Archives: Orca Salmon Closures

Fisheries Managers In Washington & Canada Continue Mismanaging Salmon Stocks!

Fisheries managers on both sides of the border continue to mismanage our fisheries. This week WDFW announced massive Draconian cuts throughout Puget Sound. Meanwhile, British Columbia Fisheries managers announced massive no fishing zones that will have untold negative effects to … Continue reading

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

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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Canada Closes Section of Southern Vancouver Island to All Fishing to Save Orca Whales

The Canadian Government just released new fishing rules, regulations and conservation measures for Northern and Southern BC Chinook salmon in an effort to provide food for southern resident orcas. The map below shows the no fishing zone between the red … Continue reading

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