by NSIA | Dec 16, 2013 | General, ODFW Updates, WDFW Updates
The Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association held its annual run forecast meeting Thursday, December 12 and officials from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife all agree that...
by NSIA | Dec 12, 2013 | Events, General
Industry leaders honored one of their own, and heard from Senator Jeff Merkley about public land access at the 15th Annual Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association held Saturday, December 7. Senator Merkley attended the event and received an award of recognition...
by NSIA | Dec 3, 2013 | General
Senator Jeff Merkley confirmed Tuesday that he will be a special guest at the 15th Annual Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association’s Oregon Banquet Saturday. The event, being held at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Portland from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Senator...
by NSIA | Nov 26, 2013 | General
SALEM – Tuesday morning Senator Ron Wyden unveiled his proposal for the Oregon and California Land in Governor John Kitzhaber’s office surrounded by industry and environmental advocates. Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association Executive Director Liz Hamilton was...
by NSIA | Nov 26, 2013 | Events, General
Take a trip, enjoy a balloon flight or get a piece of unique artwork during the 15th Annual Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association’s Banquet and Auction. The banquet is a great way to get some deals on exclusive guided trips, equipment, artwork and services, and...
by NSIA | Nov 22, 2013 | General
Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association Executive Director Liz Hamilton wrote an opinion piece for The Oregonian this week. In the November 20 piece, she outlines the issues with the federal governments salmon management plan and criticizes the latest biological...
by NSIA | Nov 19, 2013 | Events, General
The Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association held its annual Washington Banquet earlier this month in Federal Way which doubled as a 20th anniversary celebration for the organization. More than 200 people attended the event, which was held at Twin Lakes Golf Course...
by NSIA | Nov 1, 2013 | NSIA in the News, WDFW Updates
The Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association in partnership with the Barrier Dam Campground and WDFW continued a very successful program this year that tracked recycled steelhead in the Cowlitz River east of Castle Rock, WA. “This program is very important for...
by NSIA | Oct 28, 2013 | General
Willie Boats, a long-time Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association member, will be featured on a new television program featuring John Ratzenberger, called John Ratzenberger’s American Made. The former “Cheers” actor who played know-it-all Cliff Clavin, hosted...
by NSIA | Oct 22, 2013 | General
New rules shifting more fish in Columbia River Mainstem fisheries to recreational anglers will go into effect, despite legal challenges by commercial fishermen. The Oregon State Court of Appeals denied a request by the gill netters that would have placed the new rules...
