Commercial Fishing

Anti-Gillnet Coalition Suspends Ballot Measure Campaign

Chris Lehman — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:40:21 +0000

The group that's asking Oregon voters to ban the use of gillnets along the Columbia River says it's suspending its ballot measure campaign. The sponsors of the measure say they're instead backing a separate effort by Oregon’s governor to do essentially the same thing.

Oregon Moving Ahead With Phase-Out Of Gillnetting

Chris Lehman — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:40:27 +0000

Oregon is moving ahead with a proposed phase-out of commercial gillnetting along the Columbia River. A state fish and wildlife panel Tuesday gave the initial go-ahead to the proposal made by Gov. John Kitzhaber. The action comes as the governor tries to head off a more restrictive ballot measure.

Oregon Gillnet Ban Proposal Makes November Ballot

Courtney Flatt — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:21:59 +0000

Oregon voters will decide whether to ban commercial gillnet fishing this November.

Oregon Shrimpers Work to Reduce Bycatch

Rachael McDonald — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:44:04 +0000

Oregon's shrimp season starts April 1st. No fooling. Officials say the latest technology is helping to prevent other critters from getting caught up in shrimpers' nets.

Banner Year For Ocean Salmon Fishing Projected

Tom Banse — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:52:45 +0000

It's shaping up to be a banner year for sport and commercial salmon fishing on the coast. The Pacific Fishery Management Council has released its proposals for the length of the ocean fishing season and catch limits for 2012.