Bye bye barbless? Anglers in Washington could soon have the choice to fish with barbed hooks while pursuing salmon, steelhead
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Idaho elk research examines habitat as prelude to projects
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Restoring salmon protections - Crag Law Center
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Without anglers, rivers lose passionate advocates
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California Sportsman Mag - April 2024 by Media Index Publishing Group - Issuu
When you go fishing, do you keep the fish you catch or release them? - Quora
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Idaho steelhead derby canceled; state closed season on Clearwater, portion of Snake rivers
Michigan Steelhead & Salmon Fishermen's Association (MSSFA)
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife on X: This barbless hook rule in Washington Marine Areas 5 through 13 is intended to protect endangered rockfish and salmon. The only exception to the
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American Angler Nov-Dec Issue 2018 by Cowboy Publishing Group - Issuu
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Early forecast for Idaho spring chinook salmon run is grim
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Steelhead will be released into Boise River Nov. 21
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Why Use Barbless Hooks (And How To Make Your Hooks Barbless)
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Indiana Fly Fishing reports 2009-2012
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WFS 407 - David Gravette on Western Fly Fishing, Professional Skateboarding and Thrasher - Wet Fly Swing
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California Sportsman Mag - April 2024 by Media Index Publishing Group - Issuu