CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Following an in-season assessment of the upriver spring Chinook return, fishery managers from Washington and Oregon added six additional fishing days for recreational spring Chinook (Friday, May 19–Wednesday, May 24) both…
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Netarts Bay Clamming Fifth Grade Field Trip with WEBS, TEP – Clamming, Marine Biology and Fun
OIOpublisher Story, Photos & Video By Ashley Hamann, Tillamook County Pioneer Intern Netarts Bay is a gorgeous place that many Tillamook County locals go when the clamming tides are good. As fun…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: North Coast Reopens to Razor Clamming
(May 5, 2023 -ASTORIA, Ore) – The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and ODFW announce the opening of razor clam harvesting at 12:01 a.m. May 6 from the Washington border to Tillamook Head….
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WATERSHED, ESTUARY, BEACH & SEA (WEBS): SPRINGTIME LEARNING AND FUN AROUND NETARTS BAY!
This May, Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) is hosting several fun, educational events designed to help locals and visitors explore the wonders of Netarts Bay. “Friends of…
Governor Requests Expedited Declaration of a Fishery Resource Disaster
Federal Fishery Disaster Declaration Follows Projected Reduction in the Ex-Vessel Salmon Value by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Hood River, OR – In response to the recent Pacific Fishery Management…
Local Mariners Make Recommendations for Buoys at Tillamook Bar at Town Hall April 6th; Coast Guard conducts waterways analysis study of Tillamook Bay, seeks public comment
By Laura Swanson Two weeks ago, US Coast Guard Station Master Chief Corbin Ross invited all Tillamook Bay vessel masters, recreational operators and other stakeholders were asked to join in a discussion…
OP/ED: THOUGHTS ON THE COHO SALMON LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT – GO COHO!
By Ron Byers, Tillamook There was a significant breakthrough in the effort to save Oregon Coho salmon, a federally-listed endangered species. To settle a federal lawsuit brought by conservation groups, the State…
Tillamook Anglers Whiskey Creek Hatchery Annual Fin Clipping Returns! VIDEO
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman for the Tillamook County Pioneer “Ten!” “Anyone need more fish?” “Wiggler!” The Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery hummed with the annual fin-clipping event. A large crowd…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Action Notice – Pacific Fishery Management Council Finalizes Salmon Season
4/6/2023 OCEAN SALMON ACTION NOTICE: The Pacific Fishery Management Council finalized their recommendations for 2023 ocean salmon seasons on Thursday, April 6. Seasons from May 16 on are not official until final approval by the Secretary of Commerce, and after adoption…
It’s Back! 31st Annual Fin-Clipping Party at Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery April 8th – Volunteers Needed!
It’s back!!! After three years of cancellations the Tillamook Anglers announce the annual Fin Clipping Party at Whiskey Creek Volunteer Fish Hatchery is on this year. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April…