Just Wow!

[Old Dog]

Okay, now I'm really pissed. No fishing? WTF? I'd bet Dictator Jay would be scared to bait a hook with a live worm, let alone clean a fish he'd caught; we know he's gun-phobic ... but fishing? As someone noted, it's all about exercising power now. There's nothing reasonable about so many of these new restrictions.

This whole thing is turning into the biggest clown show I've ever seen.

 

[nwcollectors]

New Hampshire or Montana.... Where shall i go next... Vote below

 

[No_Regerts]

New Hampshire or Montana.... Where shall i go next... Vite below

Montana F&W put out a diagram of how many lengths of fish by species it would take to create adequate "social distance"

 

[CatScat55]

If they close hunting and dont reimburse me for my sportsman pack the only thing that is going to change is how I enter the woods.

 

[nwcollectors]

Montana F&W put out a diagram of how many lengths of fish by species it would take to create adequate "social distance"

Did you know... New Hampshire is the last state in the union thay does not have helmet or seat belt laws..? Take accountability for your own actions. Best thing, love it.

 

[NW Backpacker]

January

US Gubmint: China travel ban in effect. Be patient everyone.

Sheeple: dats racissst! Baaaaa!

February

US Gubmint: Self isolate for safety. Be patient everyone.

World stock markets: losses of $10 Trillion +/-

Sheeple: Baaaaa!

March

US Gubmint: 1,000 people have died of a bad cold. We're shutting down the world economy. Be patient.

World stock markets: losses of several $10s of trillions.

Across America: Millions of jobs, lives and businesses destroyed.

Sheeple: Baaaaaa!

March 26

WA Gubmint: We're shutting down fishing to save lives. Be patient.

Sheeple: Patience my azz, I'm gonna kill something!

 

[Jba]

Eugene TV station says to do this, listen real close to the words used or go to kezi news today and read those words.

 

[CV-66]

I'll just leave this here.



OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced its decision to temporarily close recreational fishing and shellfishing statewide in the wake of Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's order directing Washingtonians to stay home and stay healthy to limit the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19.

The closures will begin at midnight Wednesday, March 25 and last until at least 5 p.m. on April 8, 2020. WDFW will re-evaluate on April 6 whether the closure may need to be extended.

"This is not a decision we take lightly, but it's the right thing to do for the health and well-being of Washington's families," said WDFW Director Kelly Susewind. "Monday's extraordinary order for the residents of our state to stay home requires all of us to work together to ensure these measures have the intended effect."

Fishery managers have reported that some anglers have been seen crowding banks as concerns over coronavirus have continued.

"We've seen an uptick in outdoor recreation at some locations in recent weeks as people have looked for ways to get outside," said WDFW Fish Program Director Kelly Cunningham. "We've had reports of crowded boat ramps and busy fishing on some rivers, which runs counter to the governor's direction to stay home and practice social distancing."

In addition, many salmon and steelhead fisheries require regular monitoring under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which includes conducting angler interviews at access sites surrounding the state's marine waters. The on-site, face-to-face nature of angler interviews puts people at potential risk of transmitting the coronavirus. Without such monitoring, these recreational fisheries must close to ensure ESA protections.

WDFW and other state agencies previously closed all of their water access sites, including boat launches, and other public lands where people may gather. Local and tribal governments are taking similar actions across Washington.

WDFW Enforcement officers remain on duty and will be enforcing these new closures.

The lowland lakes opening day for trout remains scheduled for April 25, but will be evaluated depending on whether the governor's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order might be further extended.

For the latest updates on WDFW's coronavirus response, please visit WDFW COVID-19/Coronavirus response and updates | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.

It's about time! The Chinese are using goldfish to spread their virus.

 

[osprey]

I have private access to a saltwater beach walking distance from my house that I enjoy casting for searun dolly varden this time of year, with no one else around. That won't fly now, thanks to the dog and pony show we have going on in local gov right now. I am beginning to think No go Jay and Sideshow Bob hate me and my kind. I want some pro rated money back from the state for this lost opportunity on my currently valid fishing license. Yeah right, like that will happen.

 

[Jcon268]

Drunk with his new found Power!

Based on recent video I've seen of Kate, he might also be drunk.

 

[powersbj]

Bah... kiddo lives to fish was just going to get her a new pole too.... Good thing the pot stores are all open... A*shats

 

[Red98422]

Have they even stated what the "punishment" will be for enjoying your natural rights yet?

 

[shockme]

so this stuff about closing fishing and clamming ?? hmmm , guys just this if this was opening of hunting season ??? how scary would that be ,

 

[CRBMoA]

So I can walk into a Plaid Pantry and fill my pockets and walk out like nobody's bidness but catching fish is verboten?

There is nothing more important right now than making sure anti-social outdoorsman avoid each other?

FFS!

 

[nammac]

So I can walk into a Plaid Pantry and fill my pockets and walk out like nobody's bidness but catching fish is verboten?

There is nothing more important right now than making sure anti-social outdoorsman avoid each other?

FFS!

Good point...

Mustn't have them conspiring...

 

[Slobray]

Sounds to me like "Illegal blocking of streams or rivers", so I had to do my civic duty and report it.................

Report a violation

wdfw.wa.gov

It's not like I'm allowed to do anything else right now......................



Ray

 

[Ura-Ki]

Sounds to me like "Illegal blocking of streams or rivers", so I had to do my civic duty and report it.................

Report a violation

wdfw.wa.gov

It's not like I'm allowed to do anything else right now......................



Ray

Report "blocking access"

 

[Slobray]

Report "blocking access"

Numerous times...........



Ray

 

[No_Regerts]

Go buy something from safeway thats been touched by 50 booger flickers and thats ok.

 

[kukusya]

Report "blocking access"

I reported and left voicemail too.