North of Falcon
State, federal and tribal fishery managers are currently planning the Northwest's recreational and commercial salmon fisheries. As part of the salmon-season setting process, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has scheduled several public meetings. This series of meetings between federal, state, tribal, industry representatives and other concerned citizens is known as the North of Falcon process.
The North of Falcon planning process coincides with the March and April meetings of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PMFC), where ocean commercial and sport salmon seasons are set.
2010 North of Falcon Public Meeting Schedule
February 18
Strait of Juan de Fuca Recreational Fisheries Discussion:
- 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, 100 South Blake Ave., Sequim.
- Review of the 2009 mark selective fisheries in marine areas 5 and 6.
March 2
2010 Salmon Forecasts and Fishing Opportunities:
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., General Administration Building Auditorium, 210 11th Ave. SW, Olympia.
- WDFW presents Puget Sound, coastal Washington and Columbia River salmon abundance forecasts. Fishery management objectives and preliminary fishing opportunities for 2010 are discussed.
March 6-12
Pacific Fishery Management Council:
- Doubletree Hotel, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento.
- The PFMC adopts a range of ocean fishery options, including catch quotas for sport and commercial fisheries.
March 11
First Coastal Fisheries Discussion:
- 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Montesano City Hall, 112 N. Main Street, Montesano.
- Public discussion of Grays Harbor/Willapa Bay salmon forecasts and fishing opportunities.
March 15
Columbia River Fisheries Discussion:
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., YMCA Community Room, 3609 Main Street, Vancouver, Washington.
- Public discussion of management objectives and preliminary options for Columbia River fall commercial and sport fisheries.
March 16
First North of Falcon Meeting:
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m., General Administration Building Auditorium, 210 11th Ave. SW, Olympia.
- Discussion of management objectives and preliminary fishery proposals for Puget Sound, coastal Washington and Columbia River area sport and commercial fisheries.
March 23
Eastern Washington North of Falcon salmon fisheries discussion:
- 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Benton PUD, 2721 W. 10th Ave. Kennewick.
- Public discussion of potential recreational and commercial salmon fisheries statewide.
March 24
Second Coastal Fisheries Discussion:
- 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Raymond Elks Lodge, 326 Third Street, Raymond.
- Continued public discussion of Grays Harbor/Willapa Bay salmon forecasts and fishing opportunities.
March 25
Puget Sound Commercial Fisheries Discussion:
- 10 a.m.-noon, WDFW Mill Creek Office, 16018 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek.
- Public discussion of management objectives and preliminary options for Puget Sound commercial fisheries.
Puget Sound Recreational Fisheries Discussion:
- 6 p.m.-8 p.m., WDFW Mill Creek Office, 16018 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek.
- Public discussion of management objectives and preliminary options for Puget Sound marine and freshwater sport fisheries.
March 30
Final Grays Harbor/Willapa Bay Fisheries Discussion:
- 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Room 172 of the Natural Resources Building, 1111 Washington St. S.E., Olympia.
- Public meeting to reach final agreement on sport and commercial salmon seasons for Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay.
April 6
Second North of Falcon Meeting:
- 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, 20610 44th Ave. West, Lynnwood.
- Public meeting to present results of state-tribal negotiations and analyses of preliminary fishery proposals. With public participation, preferred options are developed for Puget Sound and Columbia River area sport and commercial fisheries.
April 10-15
Final Pacific Fishery Management Council:
- Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, Ore.
- PFMC adopts final ocean fisheries regulations and state-tribal fishing plans are finalized for all inside area commercial and sport salmon fisheries.
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