Thursday, July 17, 2014 - Mason County Journal - Page B-5
STAFF REPORT
news@masoncounty, com
Anglers will be able to retain eight salmon
and up to six adult sockeye salmon in the main
stem of the Columbia River above Priest Rapids
Dam.
Effective dates and locations:
Main stem of the Columbia River -
(1) From U.S. Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco to
Priest Rapids Dam, July 15 - July 31, 2014.
(2) From Priest Rapids Dam to Wanapum Dam,
July 11 - Aug. 31, 2014.
(3) From Wanapum Dam to Wells Dam, July 11
- Oct. 15, 2014.
(4) From Wells Dam to state Route 173 Bridge in
Brewster, July 16 - Aug. 31, 2014.
(5) From state Route 173 Bridge in Brewster to
Chief Joseph Dam, July 11 - Oct. 15, 2014
Sockeye salmon are the only species affected.
The Sockeye salmon returns above Priest Rapids
Dam are predicted to be far in excess of needs for
wild fish escapement to the spawning grounds and
the population is not listed under the Endangered
Species Act (ESA).
The minimum size is 12 inches. Daily limit for
each angler is eight salmon, up to two may be adult
hatchery chinook and up to six may be sockeye. An-
glers must release coho and wild adult chinook. All
sockeye with a colored anchor (floy) tag attached
must be released.
All anglers must possess a valid fishing license
and a Columbia River Salmon/Steelhead Endorse-
ment to participate in this fishery. Revenue from
the endorsement supports salmon or steelhead sea-
sons on many rivers in the Columbia River system,
including enforcing fishery regulations and moni-
toring the upper Columbia River steelhead fish-
eries. The endorsement has generated more than
$1 million annually for WDFW to maintain and
increase fishing opportunities throughout the Co-
lumbia River Basin.
For more information, contact Travis Maitland,
District 7 fish biologist, Wenatchee, 509-665-3337;
Ryan Fortier, District 6 fish biologist, Twisp 509-
997-0316; Jeff Korth, Region Two fish program
manager, Ephrata, 509-754-4624, ext. 224; John
Easterbrooks, Region 3 fish program manager, Ya-
kima, 509-457-9330.
Fishers must have a current Washington fishing
license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the
WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for
STAFF REPORT tend the season for hatchery-reared
news@masoncoun com summer chinook salmon after up-
grading their projection of the run
Anglers fishing the lower Co- size to 74,000 fish, up from 67,500.
lumbia River can now catch andThe fishery for summer chinook
keep summer chinook -- along below Bonneville Dam closed July
with sockeye salmon -- through7 after a four-day extension.
the end of the month. Under the states' latest action,
Fishery managers from Wash- anglers fishing the lower Columbia
ington and Oregon agreed to ex- River can retain up to two adult
salmon or hatchery steelhead, or
one of each, a day through July 31.
Anglers may retain sockeye and
hatchery summer chinook salmon
as part of their daily limit. All oth-
er salmon species must be released
unharmed.
For more information, check
the fishing rule change at fortress.
wa.gov/dfw/erules]efishrules.
details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing
rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW
Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at
902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the
Shellfish Rule Change hotline, call 796-3215 or
1-866-880-5431.
This
Non-Members Welcome
AT THE RANGE Memberships Available
July 17, Thursday Winchester Defensive Pistol Marksmanship Program
Develop shooting skills with your concealed carry and/or home protection firearm.
60 rounds or more, self paced awards style shooting program.
$6.00 members, $8.00 for non-members.
July 18, Friday 6:00 pm Bullseye .22 Pistol at 50 feet on 6 targets.
Skill building at its finest. Shoot runs about an hour, 60 rounds.
$3.00 for members $5.00 for non-members
July 19-20, Range Safety Officer Class 10 am- 3 pm
$100 for members $120 for non-members. This 9 hour class over two days
is intended to develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the
knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising
safe shooting activities and range operations.
July 22, Tuesday 6:00 P.M. Action Pistol League
Move and shoot for .38 special, 9mm,-and up. 48 rounds on a mix of targets, awards
after 5 matches. This is a very popular event at the range, $6.00 for members and
$8.00 for non-members. Spectators are welcome, bring eye and ear protection.
July 24, Thursday 6:00 P.M. Winchester Sporting Rifle Marksmanship
Bring any safe sporting .221r rifle and 60 plus rounds of amino, eye and hearing
protection. Runs about 2 hours. $6.00 members $8.00 non-members.
COMING UP:
August 2, 10:00 am-3:30 pm First Steps Pistol Class.
Firearm and ammunition provided. Applications and payment information on the
club website. Don't put off sending in an application, classes fill up fast. $50.00
per person.
Aagast 6, 6:00 pm PUD 3 meeting room. Kathy Jackson a firearms instructor, a
home school morn, a small business owner, a former magazine editor, and a freelance
writer will speak. Learn more about her at her website www.comeradcat.com.
Public welcome, no fee.
We have fund raising gun raffles, tickets are $2.00 per ticket.
See the Ruger Camp rifle or American Classic 1911 and buy
tickets at Renegade Guns in Shelton, they are open 10am-5pm
Monday-Friday or contact a club member.
MASON COUNTY
SPORTSMAN' S ASSOCIATION
W. 521 Business Park Rd., Shelton
Message Phone 427-1102
www.masoncountysa.com
for the week of July t 7 through July 24, 2014
Hunt, fish and explore private
land less than 30 minutes from
Olympia.
Secure your access to big game and bird
hunting and fishing on 24,000 acres of forest
land. Motorized permits are only $250.
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THE SUN and THE MOON
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Moonset 12:20pm1:31pm2:39prn 3:43prn 4:43pm5:39prn 6:28pm7:12pm
Third quarter July 18, new moon July 26
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