Articles from the April 15, 2015 edition
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Two-Day Razor Clam Dig May 2
OLYMPIA - Clam diggers today got a green light to proceed with a two-day razor clam dig starting May 2 at three ocean beaches. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the digs... Full story
Arizona Game and Fish announces launch of new Customer Portal and website
April 30, 2015 "I Support Wildlife™" program gives public the opportunity to contribute to wildlife conservation The Arizona Game and Fish Department today announced the official launch of its new C... Full story
2015-16 Arizona Hunting Regulations are available online
May 1, 2015 Paper applications for 2015 fall hunts now being accepted; online application service to be available in early to mid-May The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted the 2015-16... Full story
$75,000 in grants available for hunting, fishing retention programs
May 5, 2015 Local non-profit sportsmen’s groups are eligible PHOENIX – The Arizona Game and Fish Department is now accepting applications for $75,000 available in grant funding for local sportsmen's o... Full story
Fish hatcheries make memories, conserve wildlife, boost economy
May 6, 2015 By Chris Cantrell Chief of Fisheries, Arizona Game and Fish Department Fish hatchery workers across the nation are preparing for their busiest time of the year. During the next two... Full story
New Summer Professional Development Opportunity
May 8, 2015 The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation | Phoenix Zoo and the Arizona Game and Fish Department are pleased to team up for this new educator professional development opportunity for... Full story
"Striper Snatcher" scores with swimbaits May 7 at Lake Pleasant
May 8, 2015 For the most updated fishing information from the Arizona Game and Fish Department, follow our Fish AZ blog at: http://fishazblog.com/ Here's the latest from the blog, an afternoon/nighttime striped bass trip Thursday, May 7, at Lake... Full story
Arizona Trails 2015 Plan Finalized and Available for Download
(Phoenix, Arizona - May 6, 2015) - Every five years, the staff at Arizona State Parks prepares an information-filled report concerning plans for Arizona's motorized and non-motorized trails and their... Full story
Pipeline Break Repairs Complete in Inner Canyon
May 8, 2015 Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Crews finished repairing a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline (TCP) that occurred north of Phantom Ranch late Monday, May 4th. Phantom Ranch is no longer in water c... Full story
Legislation Advances to Benefit Saltwater Recreational Fishing
Washington, D.C. – May 1, 2015 – Leaders in the recreational fishing and boating community yesterday highlighted the progress in elevating the importance of saltwater recreational fishing in the nat... Full story
WDFW seeks advisory committee candidates for the Colockum Wildlife Area
May 5, 2015 Contact: Pete Lopushinsky, (509) 663-6260 WDFW seeks advisory committee candidates for the Colockum Wildlife Area OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is... Full story
Strong spring chinook run extends fishing below and above Bonneville
OLYMPIA - With spring chinook salmon passing Bonneville Dam in higher numbers than expected, fish managers from Washington and Oregon today agreed to extend the fishing season on the Columbia River... Full story
Chinook fisheries on two sections of the lower Snake River set to close
May 6, 2015 Action: Spring chinook salmon fishing closes on the Snake River below Ice Harbor and Little Goose dams, but remains unchanged in the Lower Granite and Clarkston areas. Species affected:... Full story
Razor clam dig reduced to one day this week
May 6, 2015 OLYMPIA - Three days of a four-day razor clam dig have been canceled on all ocean beaches because of public health concerns, state shellfish managers said today. The opening will continue... Full story
WDFW hosts meeting on plan for Swanson Lakes, Reardan Audubon Lake and Revere wildlife areas
May 7, 2015 Contact: Juli Anderson, (509) 636-2344 OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold a public meeting May 19 to discuss a draft management plan for the Swanson... Full story
Skykomish River hatchery chinook fishery will not open June 1
May 7, 2015 Action: Close the Skykomish River to the retention of hatchery chinook salmon. Effective date: June 1 through July 31, 2015. Species affected: Hatchery chinook salmon. Location: The... Full story
High marine toxin levels in razor clams prompts health warning
May 8, 2015 OLYMPIA - Anyone who took part in the recreational razor clam dig from coastal beaches from Long Beach north to Kalaloch on Thursday, May 7 should destroy all razor clams harvested due to... Full story
New Report Demonstrates Potential Economic Gains from Reallocations
Alexandria, Va. – May 12, 2015 – A report released today further demonstrates the importance of reviewing how the nation’s marine fisheries are allocated between the recreational and commercial secto... Full story
Herbert Linn Pocklington 1927 - 2015
"Herb," (Herbert L.) Pocklington, was a giant of a man as well as a true hero in every sense of the word. A prime example of American upward mobility, he was born in Algonac, Michigan, home town of th... Full story
Tusayan Shuttle at Grand Canyon National Park Begins Saturday, May 23, 2015 – Park and Ride; We'll Be Your Guide
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – The National Park Service (NPS) will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan, Arizona in 2015. The Tusayan Route w... Full story
Rangers Successfully Intervene with Possible Suicide
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Monday, May 11th the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center was contacted by the Tallmadge, OH Police Department reporting a missing man who was believed to be s... Full story
7th Annual Yellowtail Derby 2015 - Update #18
The 3/4 Day Boats found fish for our Derby anglers. Both Gary Glockzin and Katerina Eckert landed yellowtail, which qualify for the weekend prizes. We now have our first Open Party fish and also the... Full story
7th Annual Yellowtail Derby 2015 0 Update #19
Rick Maxa, fishing off North Mission Bch for Halibut and White Seabass on Monday afternoon saw birds working. He threw a jig out and landed his largest local yellowtail, which was hooked on a Salas... Full story
American Boating Congress Connects Boating Industry Leaders with Congress for Face-to-Face Dialogue in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 11, 2015 –More than 250 business leaders from across all sectors of the U.S. recreational boating industry are gathering on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. today to kick off t... Full story
2015 ocean salmon-fishing seasons
Effective dates and Locations: Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) May 30 through June 12 - Open seven days per week, 2 salmon daily limit. Release wild chinook and all coho. Minimum size for chinook is 24... Full story