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  • Snake River spring chinook fisheries to close

    WDFW|Apr 15, 2015

    Species affected: Chinook salmon. Effective date: May 12, 2015, one hour after official sunset. Locations: C) Below Lower Granite Dam: Snake River from the south shore boat launch (Ilia Boat Launch) across to the mouth of Almota Creek upstream about four miles to the restricted fishing area below Lower Granite Dam. D) Clarkston: Snake River from the downstream edge of the large power lines crossing the Snake River (just upstream from West Evans Road on the south shore) upstream about 3.5 miles... Full story

  • Registration deadline extended for free Hunter Education Jamboree

    WDFW

    YAKIMA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has extended the deadline through May 25 to register for a Hunter Education Jamboree. The jamboree, scheduled June 6-7 in Yakima County, offers prospective hunters who have completed online hunter education coursework an opportunity to complete field skills requirements. The original registration deadline was set to expire May 15. Field skills requirements include a review of the online course content, including safety, firearms,... Full story

  • Sturgeon retention season to close in The Dalles Pool

    WDFW|Apr 15, 2015

    Action: Closes retention of sturgeon in The Dalles Pool sport fishery. Effective dates: May 14, 2015 until further notice. Species affected: White sturgeon Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from The Dalles Dam upstream to John Day Dam (The Dalles Reservoir). Reason for action: The harvest guideline of 100 fish is expected to be reached. Other information: Catch-and-release fishing for sturgeon will continue to be allowed. The Dalles Pool spawning sanctuary is in place. The area from... Full story

  • Grand Canyon National Park Announces Entrance and Backcountry Camping Fee Increases

    GCNP|Apr 15, 2015

    Grand Canyon, Ariz. –Effective June 1, 2015, Grand Canyon National Park will increase park entrance fees and the cost of overnight backcountry permits. The current park entrance fees have been in place since 2006. Grand Canyon began charging for overnight backcountry permits in 1997 and last modified backcountry fees in 2000. The single vehicle entrance fee will change from $25 to $30 for a seven day pass. The motorcycle entrance fee will increase to $25 for a seven day pass. The current rate o... Full story

  • Free kayak-fishing clinic to be held May 23 at Fool Hollow Lake in Show Low

    AZGFD|Apr 15, 2015

    SHOW LOW – Learn how to paddle and cast May 23 at Fool Hollow Lake in Show Low with a 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. kayak fishing clinic. The clinic is free. Reserve a spot with a refundable registration deposit of $20. Class size is limited, so register by calling the AZGFD Pinetop office at 928-532-3680. Why learn to kayak fish? Kayak anglers are a growing community of outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy the exercise, quiet, and ability to stealthily paddle into fishing areas that boats cannot reach. Catch f... Full story

  • Newman Lake access to close June 2-4 for aquatic weed control

    WDFW|Apr 15, 2015

    SPOKANE - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) public access site at Newman Lake in eastern Spokane County will be closed June 2-4 to allow treatment of the lake with herbicide to control Eurasian milfoil and other aquatic invasive weeds. The Newman Lake Flood Control Zone District, under permit from the Washington Department of Ecology, has hired Aqua Technex to treat milfoil infestations on about 25 acres throughout the 1,200-acre lake with 2-4-D (dichlorophenoxyacetic acid,... Full story

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