Sports briefs — March 2, 2022
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Fishing closures announced to protect wild steelhead
Fishing in the Hoh, South Fork Hoh, Bogachiel, Dickey, and Quillayute river systems within Olympic National Park closed to fishing on March 1.
The closure, park officials said, is in response to information provided by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, indicating that wild steelhead runs are returning in numbers much lower than anticipated.
A complete closure of recreational fisheries is warranted due to their declining trends and to eliminate the hooking of wild steelhead, officials said.
Fishing in many ONP rivers, streams and at Lake Crescent is expected to reopen on June 1.
For fishing regulations and information, visit nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/fishing.htm.
‘Movement’ challenge offers chance at park pass
Join the Fierce and Fabulous Movement Challenge hosted by the North Olympic Library System (NOLS) to support community members in creating and maintaining healthy habits and movement goals, and race your way to a chance at a national parks pass.
Download the Beanstack app to sign up or visit nols.org. Earn badges by tracking your movement through May 3. For every six badges earned, receive an entry into a drawing for an Olympic National Park annual pass. A paper tracker is also available for pick up at all NOLS locations.
Badges can be earned for a wide-range of activities including: reflecting on our movement goals and writing them down; checking out movement, fitness or exercise materials from the library; stretching regularly; inviting a friend, family or community member to participate in a movement activity, such as a walk or outdoor adventure; keeping track of how much water you drink during the week; trying a new recipe; or celebrating a new healthy habit.
All adults ages 18 and older are encouraged to sign up. Each NOLS branch will draw a winning entry.
Visit nols.org, email to discover@nols.org, or follow North Olympic Library System on Facebook and Instagram.
