Badger Fishing Show

Phillip
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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 Youtube, subscribe now, and on all major podcast platforms. If you care about fishing, this is where you need to be. Wednesdays at 8 AM. Be there.

Episodes

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

    2D AGO

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

    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: non-tribal commercial gillnetting. Nello explains how gillnets work, why they are considered non-selective, and what the latest observer data reveals about bycatch and mortality of wild salmon and steelhead. The conversation also explores the history of CCA, the organization’s efforts to reduce non-tribal gillnetting, and the $14.5 million Washington State gillnet buyback program. Topics covered include: - How gillnets operate and why they remain controversial - Release mortality and bycatch impacts on ESA-listed fish - Observer data and the lack of recent monitoring - Hatchery fish, selective fisheries, and terminal areas - The economics of commercial harvest versus recreational fishing - The Columbia River reforms and Washington's gillnet buyback program - Why this issue continues to divide anglers, advocates, and policymakers Whether you're a recreational angler, conservation advocate, or simply interested in how fisheries are managed, this episode offers a detailed look at the science, politics, and economics behind one of the most debated harvest methods still used in Washington State. Support the show

    1h 43m
  2. Does The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Listen to Fishermen? | The Badger Fishing Show Ep. 1

    MAY 16

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

    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 connectedNorth of Falcon explainedHatchery surplus and excess fish salesWhy anglers feel unheardThe future of this podcastGiving fishermen a voiceOur 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

    2h 27m
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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 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 Youtube, subscribe now, and on all major podcast platforms. If you care about fishing, this is where you need to be. Wednesdays at 8 AM. Be there.

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  • Creator
    Phillip
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Badger Fishing Show
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