California DFG: Coho salmon identification is critical

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds sport anglers to be vigilant about properly identifying their salmon before keeping them.

California Salmon Season Opens May 1

SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California Salmon season begins May 1 and runs through October 12 and is expected to bring in triple the amount of California King Salmon than last year.

Major Mining Could Threaten Alaska Salmon, Says EPA

Large-scale salmon habitats could be harmed by mining near Bristol Bay on the Alaska Peninsula, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said in a draft report last week.

Alaska's Summer Salmon Season Officially Open

Projected Harvest Demonstrates Ongoing Success of Responsible Fisheries Management, according to the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.Anchorage, AK (PRWEB) May 11, 2012 The summer season for wild Alaska salmon has officially opened with a projected harvest of 132 million fish. Should the actual harvest match or exceed this figure, 2012 will mark the 25th consecutive year of a harvest in excess ...

Who takes more wild salmon on the Columbia River, sea lions or fishermen?

The answer, still unclear, is central to a new lawsuit attempting to stop the government's killing of the animals at Bonneville Dam, with a key hearing scheduled this morning.