Post by: Mfowl on May 20, 2015, 11:02:00 AM
Post by: Knocker of rocks on May 20, 2015, 11:27:08 AM
There's an update page. Feel free to click it
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on May 20, 2015, 11:30:29 AM
Post by: Mfowl on May 20, 2015, 11:36:18 AM
Post by: Knocker of rocks on May 20, 2015, 11:39:32 AM
Post by: Knocker of rocks on May 20, 2015, 11:41:21 AM
From what I hear from folks on the peninsula in ts an endless stream of boats headed west down the highway, likely unaware of the total screw job.
:bash:
Post by: Mfowl on May 20, 2015, 11:43:24 AM
Where on the WDFW update page does it say that the fishery is closed?
I can't find anything on it or on the fishing hotline.
Post by: Knocker of rocks on May 20, 2015, 11:45:44 AM
Where on the WDFW update page does it say that the fishery is closed?
I can't find anything on it or on the fishing hotline.
And, extend that thought..........
OR JUST PANIC AND COMPLAIN BASED ON HEARSAY THAT IS FACTUALLY INCORRECT :bash:
Post by: Mfowl on May 20, 2015, 12:05:20 PM
Where on the WDFW update page does it say that the fishery is closed?
I can't find anything on it or on the fishing hotline.
And, extend that thought..........
OR JUST PANIC AND COMPLAIN BASED ON HEARSAY THAT IS FACTUALLY INCORRECT :bash:
I was checking here to clarify. That's why I asked if anyone received the email that was sent out. That's also why I stated "If this is true..." But, flame on!
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on May 20, 2015, 12:08:01 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on May 20, 2015, 12:13:25 PM
Post by: Knocker of rocks on May 20, 2015, 12:23:27 PM
From what I hear from folks on the peninsula in ts an endless stream of boats headed west down the highway, likely unaware of the total screw job.
Seems like your mind was made up
Post by: Mfowl on May 20, 2015, 12:35:41 PM
Post by: Knocker of rocks on May 20, 2015, 12:42:23 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/news/
http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regulations/emergency_rules.html
Post by: MooseStock on May 20, 2015, 01:09:54 PM
Post by: Mfowl on May 20, 2015, 01:24:22 PM
The peninsula daily news article stated it was closed for Thursday but would be open again saturday and that was to be the last day of this years quota....hope that helps....Les
Yeah, I knew it would still open on Saturday. They chose to he day with the more favorable weather report to keep it open. I am still extremely annoyed with WDFW. They should have kept both days and adjusted next seasons quota appropriately. Then they wouldn't be shafting so many folks that's partly pay their salaries. :twocents:
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 20, 2015, 01:26:41 PM
I wonder if they think a Thursday harvest would still keep them under the quota making people want it to reopen another day to get the remainder, but if they close Thursday and keep Saturday will max the quota?
And yes, been lots of boats being trailered down the road....they can still get the other species.
Post by: NWRookie on May 20, 2015, 04:49:30 PM
Just got this release -
WDFW NEWS RELEASE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov/
May 20, 2015
Contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628, ext. 202
Halibut fishing off Neah Bay, La Push
to close May 21, will re-open May 23
OLYMPIA - Halibut fishing will be closed tomorrow (May 21) off the state's north coast but will re-open for a final day of fishing on May 23, Washington fishery managers announced today.
Anglers are expected to reach the 108,030-pound halibut quota in marine areas 3 (La Push) and 4 (Neah Bay) after one more day of fishing, said Heather Reed, coastal policy coordinator for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
Those marine areas had been scheduled to be open for halibut fishing Thursday, when the weather is forecast to be marginal. Department staff consulted with sport fishing representatives and agreed to hold the final day of halibut fishing on Saturday, when weather is expected to improve, Reed said.
"We apologize for the short notice," Reed said. "We typically like to give more warning of a closure. But we want to give anglers a good chance to catch a halibut and we believe the better opportunity to do so will be on Saturday."
In all marine areas open to halibut fishing, there is a one-fish daily catch limit and no minimum size restriction. Anglers may possess a maximum of two fish in any form and must record their catch on a WDFW catch record card.
Post by: GUscottie on May 20, 2015, 06:18:07 PM
Post by: Capt. Rob on May 21, 2015, 09:31:13 PM
Post by: lokidog on May 21, 2015, 11:17:19 PM
I got the same email as NWRookie at 4:26 pm Wednesday.
Post by: wheels on May 22, 2015, 01:30:06 PM