Skip to content
Badger Fishing Show podcast artwork

PODCAST · leisure

Badger Fishing Show

by Phillip

Introducing a new voice in Pacific Northwest fishing. The Badger Fishing Show Wednesdays at 8 AM This isn't just another fishing podcast. This is where real conversations happen. We have a list of guests on deck from every side of the table, including current WDFW employee a retired former WDFW hatchery employee, a retired former WDFW game warden, Johnathan Hillstrand from Deadliest Catch, seal and sea lion experts and advocates, leading members of Puget Sound Anglers, NOAA biologist and voices like Kelsey Ross with Conservation Coalition. Nothing is off limits. We're talking fisheries management, hatcheries, harvest, policy, conservation, and everything impacting opportunity in the Pacific Northwest. No spin. No scripted narratives. Transparent, open, and accountable conversations, even when they get uncomfortable. No influence from sponsors, no pressure from agencies, no filtered messaging. Episodes will be available on Y

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. Washington State Senator John Braun joins Phillip and Alex in studio | Badger Fishing Show Ep. 10

    Send us Fan Mail We discuss the fisheries issues facing Washington sport fishermen and what could be addressed at the state and federal levels, including: • Protecting fishing and hunting rights • Washington salmon hatchery funding and production • Bonneville Power Administration hatchery cuts •...

  2. Barbless Hooks Are a Money Grab on the Columbia River | Badger Fishing Show Ep. 9

    Send us Fan Mail Are barbless hooks on the Columbia River actually helping fish, or is this a rule that no longer makes sense? On Episode 9 of the Badger Fishing Show, I sit down with Nello Picinich to talk about the push to change Washington’s barbless hook requirement on the Columbia River. We...

  3. Talking About Tribal Fisheries Isn't Racist | The Badger Fishing Show Ep 8

    Send us Fan Mail Talking about tribal fisheries, treaty fisheries, conservation, and how salmon are managed shouldn’t automatically be labeled racist. In Episode 8 of the Badger Fishing Show, Phillip Olson and Alex Van Hine tackle one of the most difficult conversations in Washington fisheries.…

    more
  4. CHINOOK FISHING IN PUGET SOUND IS OVER THIS YEAR | BADGER FISHING SHOW EP. 6

    Send us Fan Mail Puget Sound recreational anglers are watching Chinook opportunities disappear, and the impacts go far beyond a day on the water. In Episode 6 of the Badger Fishing Show, we break down what happened to this year’s Chinook season, why fishing opportunities continue to shrink, how...

  5. How Washington Leaves Salmon Quota on the Table Every Year Because of Mismanagement | Badger Fishing Show Ep. 6

    Send us Fan Mail Why does Washington leave thousands of harvestable salmon impacts on the table every year? In Episode 6 of The Badger Fishing Show, Phillip and Alex take a deep dive into one of the biggest problems facing Washington’s recreational salmon fisheries: fishery managers who fail to...

  6. Is It Time for Leadership Change at WDFW? | Badger Fishing Show Ep. 5

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 5, Phillip Olson and Alex Van Hine take an in depth look at one of the biggest questions facing Washington’s outdoor community: Is it time for leadership change at WDFW? We discuss: • The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission and why recreational anglers need to get...

  7. My Real Opinion on Tribal Fisheries, VTRs & Monitoring | The Badger Fishing Show Ep. 4

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Phillip Olson and Alex Van Hine take a deep dive into some of the most controversial topics facing Washington fisheries today. We discuss the future of salmon fisheries, the role of Voluntary Trip Reports (VTRs), fishery monitoring requirements, and how limited...

  8. Why WDFW Snubs Its Own Advisory Board Members | North of Falcon Exposed

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 3 of the Badger Fishing Podcast, Phillip & Alex sit down with longtime Puget Sound fishing advocate Art Tatchell to break down the truth behind the North of Falcon process, the Puget Sound Recreational Advisory Group, and why many anglers feel ignored during salmon...

  9. Uncovering Washington's Dirty Gillnet Secrets Killing Salmon | The Badger Fishing Show Ep. 2

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Badger Fishing Show, Phillip Olson & Alex Van Hin sit down with Nello Picinich, Executive Director of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Washington, for an in-depth discussion about one of the most controversial fishing issues in the Pacific Northwest:...

  10. 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...

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Introducing a new voice in Pacific Northwest fishing.

The Badger Fishing Show

Wednesdays at 8 AM

This isn't just another fishing podcast. This is where real conversations happen.

We have a list of guests on deck from every side of the table, including current WDFW employee a retired former WDFW hatchery employee, a retired former WDFW game warden, Johnathan Hillstrand from Deadliest Catch, seal and sea lion experts and advocates, leading members of Puget Sound Anglers, NOAA biologist and voices like Kelsey Ross with Conservation Coalition.

Nothing is off limits.

We're talking fisheries management, hatcheries, harvest, policy, conservation, and everything impacting opportunity in the Pacific Northwest.

No spin. No scripted narratives.

Transparent, open, and accountable conversations, even when they get uncomfortable.

No influence from sponsors, no pressure from agencies, no filtered messaging.

Episodes will be available on Y

HOSTED BY

Phillip

CATEGORIES

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Badger Fishing Show have?

Badger Fishing Show currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Badger Fishing Show about?

Introducing a new voice in Pacific Northwest fishing. The Badger Fishing Show Wednesdays at 8 AM This isn't just another fishing podcast. This is where real conversations happen. We have a list of guests on deck from every side of the table, including current WDFW employee a retired former WDFW...

How often does Badger Fishing Show release new episodes?

Badger Fishing Show has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to Badger Fishing Show?

You can listen to Badger Fishing Show on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts Badger Fishing Show?

Badger Fishing Show is created and hosted by Phillip.
URL copied to clipboard!