NWGAA Comments on Section 120 Permit

To: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Re: Comments regarding implementation of Section 120 permit Docket ID: NOAA-NMFS-2019-0073 October 4, 2019 To Whom it may concern: The Northwest Guides and Anglers Association has over 100 professional fishing guide and charter operators in the states of Oregon and Washington. Collectively, we represent tens of thousands of angler trips every year…

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WDFW Moves Forward With Logbooks

I attended the WDFW Commission meeting in Olympia on Friday. The commission voted unanimously for logbooks for guides. The department provided 3 options for the commission to choose from. The commission decided on Option B for logbooks. It was clear to me the commission was going to go ahead with Guide Logbooks regardless, so I am very thankful we…

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Snohomish River System Closure Update

Folks, I have received countless phone calls and emails about the closure on the Snohomish River since Thursday.  I know many of you are very frustrated with the recent closure of the Snohomish River and the restrictions on the Skykomish River, especially since the Skykomish River is so low it is impossible for many folks to even launch their…

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