Category Archives: Washington State Salmon Politics

Fisheries Managers In Washington & Canada Continue Mismanaging Salmon Stocks!

Posted on April 17, 2019 by John L. Beath

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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Washington Fisheries Managers Not Standing Up For Recreational Anglers!

Posted on April 15, 2019 by John L. Beath

Negotiations are under way between WDFW & Washington Treaty Tribes regarding salmon fishing seasons for 2019 & Winter/Spring 2020. According to Gage Little, Sport Fishing Advocate, “It’s an all out attack on recreational fisheries from the Tribes!” “And this year’s … 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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SB 5617 A New Effort to Ban Non-Tribal Gill Nets in Washington State Waters

Posted on January 24, 2019 by John L. Beath

There’s a new effort to ban non-tribal gill nets in Washington’s waters. Over the years there’s been several efforts made to ban gill nets but so far they have all failed. Now, with Southern Resident Orca Whale populations in jeopardy … Continue reading →

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