Does The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Listen to Fishermen? | The Badger Fishing Show Ep. 1

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 1 of The Badger Fishing Show. In this first episode, Alex Van Hine and Phillip Olson sit down to discuss a question that recreational anglers across Washington have been asking for years: Does the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife really listen to fishermen? We share how we first connected, our involvement in the North of Falcon process, and why we believe anglers need a stronger voice in fisheries management. We also discuss hatchery surplus, public records research, and our goal of breaking down complex fisheries issues into clear and understandable conversations. In this episode: How Phillip and Alex first connected North of Falcon explained Hatchery surplus and excess fish sales Why anglers feel unheard The future of this podcast Giving fishermen a voice Our mission is simple: take complex fisheries topics and make them understandable, actionable, and transparent for everyone. Whether you’re a salmon angler, policy advocate, or someone who simply wants to understand how fishing seasons are decided, this podcast is for you. Text your gear requests, fishing tips, and videos to the Badger Tip Line: 360-620-1333. Your tip may be featured in a future episode. Subscribe and join us as we dig into the issues impacting fishing opportunities throughout the Pacific Northwest. #WDFW #FishingPodcast #BadgerFishing #NorthOfFalcon #SalmonFishing #WashingtonFishing #PNWFishing #AnglerAdvocacy #PublicRecords #FisheriesManagement #HatcherySurplus #TheBadgerFishingShow Support the show