http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/-t1.htm A PLACE TO TALK FISHING REGULATIONS AND THE POLITICS OF FISHING Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:10:30 GMT 10 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/users/2913/70/92/01/album/outlaw10.jpg http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/-t1.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/odfw-increasing-smolt-releases-at-young-s-bay-to-enhance-select-area-fisheries-t1405.htm boater http://www.cbbulletin.com/364172.aspx]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:17:49 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/odfw-increasing-smolt-releases-at-young-s-bay-to-enhance-select-area-fisheries-t1405.htm#11582 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/odfw-increasing-smolt-releases-at-young-s-bay-to-enhance-select-area-fisheries-t1405.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/single-most-pressing-issue-t1443.htm ChuckS Reading the recent newsletter from the WSC there is an interesting article about "Experts weighing in on salmon crisis". I tried to scan it so I sould post all the words but it wont show so I will just mention the name and what they feel is the SINGLE most pressing issue. Question: Is there really only ONE pressing issue, if so what is it? Name: background: Single most pressing issue: Gary Loomis (chairman PNW CCA) - Non-Selctive harvest Rich Simms (Pres-WSC) - Habitat Liz ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:10:30 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/single-most-pressing-issue-t1443.htm#12096 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/single-most-pressing-issue-t1443.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/illegal-nooksack-nets-with-pics-t1432.htm mitch184 I was asked to give a local WDFW employee a ride down the Nooksack a few weeks ago to look into some illegal netting taking place by the local tribes that inhabit the lowest portions of the main stem of the Nooksack river. These are a few pics of SOME of the nets we encountered during a NON-netting day when nets were supposed to be out of the river. This does not show the nets that were partially weighted so that they were not visible from the surface. We had to investigate random lines going ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:01:17 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/illegal-nooksack-nets-with-pics-t1432.htm#11932 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/illegal-nooksack-nets-with-pics-t1432.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/todd-question-t1379.htm boater
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20091013/news/310139994]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:12:28 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/todd-question-t1379.htm#11269 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/todd-question-t1379.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/poachers-on-cedar-creek-t1378.htm Todd Here's a video of some total tools poaching up Gary's Cedar Creek coho...clipped, not surprisingly...they must rub their adipose fins off trying to get out of the hatch boxes Anyway, the dipshit who posted it took it down, but I have a YouTube hack that allows me to download vids off of YouTube, so I did, and reposted it on my account so it can't be deleted... Fish on... Todd FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:29:53 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/poachers-on-cedar-creek-t1378.htm#11264 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/poachers-on-cedar-creek-t1378.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/columbia-river-salmon-steelhead-endorsement-will-take-effect-april-2010-t1436.htm boater WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Print Version NEWS RELEASE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 RSS Feeds November 17, 2009 Contact: John Long, (360) 902-2733 Columbia River salmon, steelhead endorsement will take effect April 2010 OLYMPIA – Starting April 1, anglers who fish for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and its tributaries will be required to purchase a new endorsement that will help maintain and improve fishing opportunities throughout ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:23:50 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/columbia-river-salmon-steelhead-endorsement-will-take-effect-april-2010-t1436.htm#11957 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/columbia-river-salmon-steelhead-endorsement-will-take-effect-april-2010-t1436.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/favorate-cca-quotes-thread-t1420.htm boater ]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:48:47 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/favorate-cca-quotes-thread-t1420.htm#11847 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/favorate-cca-quotes-thread-t1420.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commercial-chum-harvest-counts-for-puget-sound-t1412.htm ChuckS
Boater - you probably got the numbers memorized so educate me please]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:25:18 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commercial-chum-harvest-counts-for-puget-sound-t1412.htm#11656 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commercial-chum-harvest-counts-for-puget-sound-t1412.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/famous-rfa-quotes-t1421.htm Hairlipangler FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:52:42 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/famous-rfa-quotes-t1421.htm#11851 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/famous-rfa-quotes-t1421.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/is-the-cca-in-trouble-t1175.htm cowlitzfisherman I head that the Lewis County CCA chapter had to cancel there CCA fund raiser steelhead derby on the Cowlitz because they couldn't even get 10 people to register for the steelhead derby. Moreover, I also head that the Lewis County CCA chapter are not going to hold anymore of their monthly chapter meetings until summer is over because of the lack of membership participation (no one is showing up). Here's another really big one! I also heard that one of there biggest supporter of the CCA (Three ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:42:31 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/is-the-cca-in-trouble-t1175.htm#9525 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/is-the-cca-in-trouble-t1175.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-steps-up-t1406.htm cowlitzfisherman

Well....kind of....sort of

http://www.ccapnw.org/pageview.aspx?id=31338]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:16:28 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-steps-up-t1406.htm#11591 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-steps-up-t1406.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commission-adopts-new-policy-on-state-s-hatcheries-and-fisheries-t1407.htm boater WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Print Version NEWS RELEASE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 RSS Feeds November 06, 2009 Contact: Susan Yeager, (360) 902-2267 Commission adopts new policy on state's hatcheries and fisheries OLYMPIA - The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission today voted to adopt a new state hatchery and fishery reform policy designed to accelerate recovery of wild salmon and steelhead while also supporting sustainable fisheries. The ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:07:07 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commission-adopts-new-policy-on-state-s-hatcheries-and-fisheries-t1407.htm#11594 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commission-adopts-new-policy-on-state-s-hatcheries-and-fisheries-t1407.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-email-on-psrc-plan-t1393.htm Hairlipangler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gentlemen and ladies. The Puget Sound Rockfish Conservation plan is out for review, and comments will be taken at a series of meetings. Locally there will be a meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4 – From 7-9 p.m. in Olympia in room 172 of the Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington St. S.E. http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/newreal/release.php?id=oct1909a Key issues of concern in this plan are the potential ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:00:21 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-email-on-psrc-plan-t1393.htm#11509 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-email-on-psrc-plan-t1393.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/wdfw-commisioner-enters-new-proposal-after-the-deadline-t1400.htm boater June 1 All proposals due WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Print Version NEWS RELEASE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 RSS Feeds November 04, 2009 Contact: Fish Program, (360) 902-2700 WDFW accepting comments through Dec. 1 on 2010-12 sportfishing rule proposals OLYMPIA – There’s still time for people to provide comments to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on state sportfishing rules proposed for 2010-12. WDFW will ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:24:26 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/wdfw-commisioner-enters-new-proposal-after-the-deadline-t1400.htm#11563 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/wdfw-commisioner-enters-new-proposal-after-the-deadline-t1400.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/what-s-in-our-future-fisheries-t1377.htm cowlitzfisherman

Who's first? ]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:41:06 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/what-s-in-our-future-fisheries-t1377.htm#11251 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/what-s-in-our-future-fisheries-t1377.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/big-cuts-loom-for-sturgeon-fishing-t1385.htm boater http://columbian.com/article/20091022/SPORTS04/710229943]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:42:50 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/big-cuts-loom-for-sturgeon-fishing-t1385.htm#11325 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/big-cuts-loom-for-sturgeon-fishing-t1385.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/the-ifish-sustainability-thread-t1373.htm Hairlipangler The sustainability thread on Ifish is an interesting read. I have more questions after reading it, tell you the truth it made the whole mess more complicated. Momentum shifted several times. The actual disagreement is now more vague than ever, IMO. Nobody really addressed the HSRG's 36% estimation on a fact by fact dispute. I guess you could call it a consensus that number is possible, but due to the politics, not likely, or has the possibility to reduce sportfishing opportunity if the actual ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:52:50 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/the-ifish-sustainability-thread-t1373.htm#11215 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/the-ifish-sustainability-thread-t1373.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/big-coho-catch-shuts-net-season-early-t1368.htm boater http://www.columbian.com/article/20091002/SPORTS04/910029994/-1/SPORTS]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:52:31 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/big-coho-catch-shuts-net-season-early-t1368.htm#11182 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/big-coho-catch-shuts-net-season-early-t1368.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/you-tell-me-t1366.htm cowlitzfisherman Anglers on all rivers will be required to retain any legal hatchery steelhead they catch until the daily limit of four fish is reached. After they have retained four fish, anglers must stop fishing for hatchery steelhead. WHAT!!!! No more catch and release?????? NEWS RELEASE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife September 28, 2009 Contact: Jeff Korth, (509) 754-4624 Upper ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:45:29 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/you-tell-me-t1366.htm#11159 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/you-tell-me-t1366.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/record-snake-river-sockeye-return-continues-85-fish-of-natural-origin-t1359.htm boater Captive Broodstock's Record Snake River Sockeye Return Continues; 85 Fish Of ‘Natural Origin' Posted on Friday, September 25, 2009 (PST) The modern-day record return of sockeye salmon to central Idaho's Sawtooth Basin continues to mount, though the appearance of spawners has slowed to a trickle. Through Tuesday 787 sockeye had completed the 900 river mile trip from the Pacific Ocean. That total far exceeds the 650 spawners counted last year, then a record over the course of the Snake ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:11:18 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/record-snake-river-sockeye-return-continues-85-fish-of-natural-origin-t1359.htm#11127 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/record-snake-river-sockeye-return-continues-85-fish-of-natural-origin-t1359.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/its-harvest-harvest-harvest-t1332.htm boater http://othellooutlook.com/?p=3613]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:04:22 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/its-harvest-harvest-harvest-t1332.htm#10937 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/its-harvest-harvest-harvest-t1332.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/let-s-apply-sustainability-to-fisheries-management-t1355.htm boater http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2009/09/lets_apply_sustainability_to_f.html]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:33:32 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/let-s-apply-sustainability-to-fisheries-management-t1355.htm#11115 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/let-s-apply-sustainability-to-fisheries-management-t1355.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/rule-change-single-pointed-barbless-hooks-on-columbia-t1335.htm boater http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/rule_proposals/sportfishing_rule_proposals_2010-12.pdf Freshwater Gear Rules #31. Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead– Single-Point Barbless Hooks Proposal: This proposal would retain the anti-snagging rule but would also require anglers to use single-pointed barbless hooks (regardless of gear type) when fishing for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River from the mouth (Buoy 10) to McNary Dam. Explanation: Neither the current anti-snagging rule, ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:41:16 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/rule-change-single-pointed-barbless-hooks-on-columbia-t1335.htm#10965 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/rule-change-single-pointed-barbless-hooks-on-columbia-t1335.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/catch-record-cards-t1319.htm Plunker Thinking back, I can remember that when the state first promoted the idea of catch record cards for salmon, a food fish, they assured us all that they would never charge a fee for the cards. Yeah! Right! But I'm not posting just to whine about their trustworthiness. I wonder if anyone here can remember just when the advent of salmon catch record cards was. I'm thinking it was just after the Boldt decision but just cannot remember for sure. Can anyone help with this? Thanks! FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:06:15 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/catch-record-cards-t1319.htm#10835 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/catch-record-cards-t1319.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/grays-river-hsrg-plan-t1308.htm boater http://www.hatcheryreform.us/hrp_downloads/reports/columbia_river/system-wide/4_appendix_e_population_reports/estuary-grays_river_fall_chinook_01-31-09.pdf Recommendations This Primary population is important to the ESU. The HSRG recommends a small, integrated, conservation program at the Grays River hatchery (94,000 uniquely tagged, but not adipose clipped, to avoid selective harvest) to sustain the population until natural productivity and abundance has improved to sustain the population. when ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:24:42 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/grays-river-hsrg-plan-t1308.htm#10731 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/grays-river-hsrg-plan-t1308.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/radio-show-podcast-t1350.htm boater http://podcasts.theoutdoorline.com/files/phil%20anderson%20part%202.mp3]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:01:37 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/radio-show-podcast-t1350.htm#11067 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/radio-show-podcast-t1350.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/tanglenet-vid-t1345.htm boater http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkiSXpE9bbM]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:03:08 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/tanglenet-vid-t1345.htm#11020 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/tanglenet-vid-t1345.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/like-drinking-and-driving-the-two-don-t-mix-t1334.htm Hairlipangler I find it increasingly frustrating to include allocation in discussions about recovering fisheries. I think it's obvious there are two front's, not four H's. Allocation is a political issue. It will always be a political issue. As long as we use allocation as a reason not to make commercial/tribal fisheries more selective, we won't make any progress. Because I agree, if we're getting the shaft now in the allocation front we'll likely see that continue, regardless of what happens to fisheries ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:37:00 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/like-drinking-and-driving-the-two-don-t-mix-t1334.htm#10961 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/like-drinking-and-driving-the-two-don-t-mix-t1334.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/gillnet-alternatives-not-as-easy-as-it-sounds-t1337.htm boater By Tom Paulu Longview Daily News SKAMOKAWA -- Larry Holland and two helpers dug their feet into the sand and pulled with all their might on a fishing seine net that looped into the Columbia River. Then Holland, a commercial fishermen who lives in Cathlamet, hopped on an ATV for some extra pulling power to haul the seine towards shore. After about 15 minutes of effort, Holland, his crew and Department of Fish and Wildlife employees counted the catch of exactly one coho. A subsequent ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:30:18 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/gillnet-alternatives-not-as-easy-as-it-sounds-t1337.htm#10976 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/gillnet-alternatives-not-as-easy-as-it-sounds-t1337.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/no-shad-for-sturgeon-fishing-on-columbia-t1336.htm boater http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/regs/rule_proposals/sportfishing_rule_proposals_2010-12.pdf #30. Shad as Sturgeon Bait Proposal: This proposal would make it unlawful to use shad as bait while fishing for sturgeon. Explanation: The intent of this proposal is to provide additional protection for adult broodstock white sturgeon. The key to sustaining a healthy lower Columbia River white sturgeon population is to protect and maintain an adequate broodstock population to ensure continued productivity ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:43:05 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/no-shad-for-sturgeon-fishing-on-columbia-t1336.htm#10966 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/no-shad-for-sturgeon-fishing-on-columbia-t1336.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commission-meeting-t1329.htm cowlitzfisherman
Did anyone attend the commission meeting this past weekend?

If so, what was said?]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:43:08 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commission-meeting-t1329.htm#10899 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commission-meeting-t1329.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-san-juan-proposal-t1327.htm Hairlipangler Dear CCA member, This notice is being sent to CCA members and supporters to answer several questions we have received regarding CCA's position on the proposed no-go zone on the west side of San Juan Island. The information below was prepared to address those questions and to advise of an additional public meeting which was scheduled at CCA's request. These meetings will allow CCA members and the general public to learn more about the proposal and provide an opportunity to voice concerns. ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:53:37 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-san-juan-proposal-t1327.htm#10878 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-san-juan-proposal-t1327.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/our-new-director-t1322.htm cowlitzfisherman WDFW NEWS RELEASE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 http://wdfw.wa.gov/ September 12, 2009 Contact: Susan Yeager, (360) 902-2267 Fish and Wildlife Commission chooses Anderson as WDFW director OLYMPIA - Phil Anderson, who has served as interim director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for more than nine months, was chosen today as the department's permanent director. The Washington ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:12:03 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/our-new-director-t1322.htm#10853 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/our-new-director-t1322.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/question-for-cow-todd-boater-elk-or-any-of-the-lack-of-fish-vet-s-t1321.htm DJFISHS2XS FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:55:29 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/question-for-cow-todd-boater-elk-or-any-of-the-lack-of-fish-vet-s-t1321.htm#10847 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/question-for-cow-todd-boater-elk-or-any-of-the-lack-of-fish-vet-s-t1321.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/anti-snagging-rule-modified-t1315.htm Todd WDFW NEWS RELEASE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 http://wdfw.wa.gov/ September 9, 2009 Contact: Fish Program, (360) 902-2700 WDFW modifies anti-snagging rule OLYMPIA - A modification to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's (WDFW) anti-snagging rule will allow anglers to use a broader range of lures in certain freshwater areas where anti-snagging rules are in effect. The change goes into effect ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:30:37 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/anti-snagging-rule-modified-t1315.htm#10798 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/anti-snagging-rule-modified-t1315.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/how-fishing-can-aid-wild-salmon-t1310.htm boater http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/09/06/readers/doc4aa40ae425b14116057185.prt]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:07:58 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/how-fishing-can-aid-wild-salmon-t1310.htm#10734 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/how-fishing-can-aid-wild-salmon-t1310.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/news-from-the-ccapnw-email-9-7-09-t1307.htm Hairlipangler I left out the fundraising stuff, but here's the beef. Good to see some direction in print. Advocacy As usual, your Government Relations Committee is working overtime on many fronts to advocate for our Pacific Northwest fish. Below is a recap of some of the highlights from just the last 30 days! CCA Recognized for Pivotal Support in Derelict Net Removal Funding National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced the Northwest Straits Commission ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:04:13 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/news-from-the-ccapnw-email-9-7-09-t1307.htm#10729 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/news-from-the-ccapnw-email-9-7-09-t1307.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/plan-to-trap-kill-hatchery-chinook-angers-some-fishermen-t1290.htm boater http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/08/28/this_day/doc4a970f7ae6e7a044897673.txt]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:40:05 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/plan-to-trap-kill-hatchery-chinook-angers-some-fishermen-t1290.htm#10593 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/plan-to-trap-kill-hatchery-chinook-angers-some-fishermen-t1290.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/read-the-newest-released-commission-policy-on-the-hatchery-reform-policy-t1230.htm cowlitzfisherman http://wdfw.wa.gov/commission/meetings/2009/09/draft4_hatchery_reform_policy_july_16-2009.pdf]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:14:55 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/read-the-newest-released-commission-policy-on-the-hatchery-reform-policy-t1230.htm#10010 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/read-the-newest-released-commission-policy-on-the-hatchery-reform-policy-t1230.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commission-to-select-permanent-directorconsider-hatchery-and-fishery-reform-policy-t1302.htm cowlitzfisherman Commission to select permanent director, consider hatchery and fishery reform policy OLYMPIA — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission plans to select a permanent director for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) during a public meeting Sept. 11-12 in Olympia. The commission, a nine-member citizen panel appointed by the governor to set policy for WDFW, will convene both days at 8:30 a.m. in Room 172 of the Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:55:06 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commission-to-select-permanent-directorconsider-hatchery-and-fishery-reform-policy-t1302.htm#10704 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/commission-to-select-permanent-directorconsider-hatchery-and-fishery-reform-policy-t1302.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/tagged-salmon-may-point-way-to-new-commercial-fishing-gear-t1294.htm boater NEWS RELEASE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 RSS Feeds August 28, 2009 Contact: WDFW Region 5 Office, (360) 696-6211 Tagged salmon may point way to new commercial fishing gear VANCOUVER, Wash. – Anglers who catch a salmon bearing a jaw tag or a colored “spaghetti” tag near its dorsal fin can play an important role in a new study of experimental fishing gear now under way in the lower Columbia River. By reporting tagged fish, anglers can help researchers ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:38:07 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/tagged-salmon-may-point-way-to-new-commercial-fishing-gear-t1294.htm#10612 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/tagged-salmon-may-point-way-to-new-commercial-fishing-gear-t1294.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-lateral-lines-editorial-t1286.htm Hairlipangler Salmon Recovery Plan Not Enough Editorial By Bryan Irwin CCA PNW Executive Director Printed in the News Tribune August 20, 2009 It makes no sense to destroy wild salmon at the same time we’re “restoring” them. Record public and private investments to resuscitate endangered Puget Sound chinook salmon runs are being undermined by unsustainable harvest and hatchery management practices that are driving our remaining wild salmon populations closer to extinction. ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:09:23 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-lateral-lines-editorial-t1286.htm#10550 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/cca-lateral-lines-editorial-t1286.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/buoy-10-catch-as-of-8-19-t1278.htm boater http://www.columbian.com/article/20090821/SPORTS04/908219989/Chinook+retention+at+30++of+guideline+at+Buoy+10]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:12:21 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/buoy-10-catch-as-of-8-19-t1278.htm#10508 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/buoy-10-catch-as-of-8-19-t1278.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/the-job-opening-t1273.htm donno Interviews start tomorrow. What day and time is yours? FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:00:27 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/the-job-opening-t1273.htm#10494 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/the-job-opening-t1273.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/one-or-the-other-t1194.htm boater WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Print Version NEWS RELEASE 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 RSS Feeds July 13, 2009 Contact: Susan Yeager, (360) 902-2267 Commission surveys public priorities for a new fish and wildlife director OLYMPIA - Should the next director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) focus on restoring wild salmon and steelhead populations, or on improving statewide fishing and hunting opportunities? That ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:54:23 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/one-or-the-other-t1194.htm#9677 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/one-or-the-other-t1194.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/ocean-salmon-harvest-report-t1266.htm boater

http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/creel/ocean/]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:26:52 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/ocean-salmon-harvest-report-t1266.htm#10457 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/ocean-salmon-harvest-report-t1266.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/selective-coho-salmon-fishery-estimates-for-the-area-from-cape-falcon-to-the-oregon-california-border-t1267.htm boater http://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/salmon/docs/SOF_0803-0809.pdf]]> FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:50:36 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/selective-coho-salmon-fishery-estimates-for-the-area-from-cape-falcon-to-the-oregon-california-border-t1267.htm#10462 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/selective-coho-salmon-fishery-estimates-for-the-area-from-cape-falcon-to-the-oregon-california-border-t1267.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/it-s-all-about-money-t1269.htm cowlitzfisherman It's all about money! Doesn't really matter who's "parties" at the helm!! "Yesterday, U.S. District Judge James Redden granted the Obama administration yet another extension in their review of the 2008 Bush-era Salmon Plan before it reports back to the judge on what it intends to do with this plan. The new deadline is now set for September 15th, 2009. Today, after these two delays by Obama Administration, our broad coalition of businesses, clean energy advocates, ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:36:10 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/it-s-all-about-money-t1269.htm#10468 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/it-s-all-about-money-t1269.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/nativebob-t1255.htm boater do you belong to the CCA ? FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:04:51 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/nativebob-t1255.htm#10253 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/nativebob-t1255.htm http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/some-changes-at-wdfw-t1252.htm Todd From: Scott, Jim B (DFW) Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 5:26 PM To: DFW DL Fish Program NRB Staff; DFW DL Fish Program Personnel; DFW DL Fish Science; DFW DL EMT; Pattillo, Patrick (DFW); Le Fleur, Cindy (DFW); Adicks, Kyle (DFW); Scott, Teresa L (DFW); Lavoy, Larrie (DFW); Veneroso, Lisa M (DFW) Subject: Organizational Changes in Fish Program The past several months have been challenging for all of us in the Fish Program and the Agency with the budget reductions, staffing ... FISHING POLITICS AND REGULATIONS Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:15:14 GMT http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/some-changes-at-wdfw-t1252.htm#10238 http://outlawfishing.forumotion.net/fishing-politics-and-regulations-f4/some-changes-at-wdfw-t1252.htm