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Elders Only Below Bonneville Fishery 2023
The Yakama Nation Fish & Wildlife Committee authorized two scheduled Elders Only Fishery openings below Bonneville Dam 6am to 4pm on Tuesday May 2 and Tuesday May 9, 2023. Detailed regulations attached. Please contact the Fish & Wildlife
2023 Platform Hook & Line Regulations
The 2023 Platform Hook & Line Regulations are attached. These provide the base regulations for the tributaries and Columbia River.
Spring Fisher Meeting Presentation
The Spring Fisher Meeting was held Monday March 27,2023. The meeting presenation is attached.
Yakama Nation Hosts CRITFC Commission Monthly Meeting
Toppenish, WA – From March 15th to March 17th, 2023, the Yakama Nation hosted this month’s Columbia River Inter-tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) meeting at Legends Casino.
Yakama Nation Provides Testimony in Washington D.C.
Earlier this month, Jeremy Takala, Chair of the Tribal Council Committees for Legislative, Fish & Wildlife, and Law & Order traveled with the CRITFC delegation to Washington D.C.
2023 Spring Fishers Meeting
The YN Spring Fishers Meeting will be held Monday March 27, 2023 from 10am to 4pm at the Hood River Inn. See the full agenda attached
Tribes Nation-Wide Support Yakama Nation to Protect Sacred Site
Hello. My name is Jeremy Takala, Tribal Councilmember of the Yakama Nation and Chairman of the Legislative and Fish/Wildlife Committee.
Winter Setline Fishery
The Fish and Wildlife Committee authorize a commercial setline fishery in Bonneville and The Dalles Pools. Bonneville Pool 6am Monday Feb 27 to 6pm Weds March 1, 2023. The Dalles Pool 6am Monday March 6 to 6pm Thursday March 9, 2023. Sales are
YN Tribal School Students Experience Smelt Fishing
On February 16th, 2023 Yakama Nation Tribal School students had the opportunity to fish for smelt in the Cowlitz River with Yakama Nation Fisheries staff.
Close John Day Pool No Opening in The Dalles Pool
The Fish & Wildlife Committee hereby CLOSES the fishery in John Day Pool at NOON MOnday Feb 13, 2023. Due to the uncertainty in the harvest and available quota in The Dalles Pool, The Fish & Wildlife Committee RESCINDS the scheduled openi
Open Winter Gillnet Season
The Yakama Nation Fish and Wildlife Committee hereby authorize a commercial gillnet season on the Columbia River. John Day Pool 6am Weds Feb 1 to 6pm Mon Feb 13. The Dalles Pool 6am Sat Feb 4 to 6pm Mon Feb 6, 2023. See regs attached for full d
Smelt Permits Available
The 2023 return of smelt to the Cowlitz River is forecasted to be similar to last year, which allows for fishing opportunity. Attached is the 2023 smelt permit. Fill out and turn in to the Fish & Wildlife Committee. Be sure to report your h
Winter Fisher's Meeting
There will be a Winter Fisher's Meeting held Monday January 30, 2023 from 10am - 4pm at Legends Casino. Lunch will be provided. Agenda attached.
Open January Setlines 2023
The Yakama Nation Fish and Wildlife Committee hereby authorize a commercial setline fishery for white sturgeon in all of Zone 6 of the Columbia River. 7am Sunday January 1 to noon Tuesday January 31, 2023. See attached memo for full details.
WA Clean energy project clashes with important Yakama site
Salmon People: A tribal fishing family’s fight to preserve a way of life
Yakama Nation's $300K Superfund Settlement Wins Approval
Law360 (December 14, 2022, 5:54 PM EST) -- A federal judge has approved a nearly $300,000 settlement between the Yakama Nation and Yakima, W
YN Wins "Lamprey Rockstar Team Award"
The U.S. promised tribes they would always have fish; they do, but the fish pose toxic risks
News article in the Oregonian, highlighting a new project at the Yakama Nati