This winter, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking anglers to assist with collecting scale samples from natural-origin winter steelhead in Southwest Washington’s Region 5.
What Should Come Next for Washington’s Wild Steelhead?
A recent article in the Seattle Times put a spotlight on the decline of Washington’s state fish and the issues contributing to this. We dig in and offer up our vision for the restoration and fishery management actions required to change directions for these incredible fish.
Numbers look good, but are they really?
If you’ve seen the recent news regarding Snake River steelhead returns, you’ve likely asked yourself, what’s the issue with the four lower Snake River dams? We try to add some context.