Badger Fishing 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 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
9 episodes
Barbless Hooks Are a Money Grab on the Columbia River | Badger Fishing Show Ep. 9
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 h...
Talking About Tribal Fisheries Isn't Racist | The Badger Fishing Show Ep 8
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 difficul...
CHINOOK FISHING IN PUGET SOUND IS OVER THIS YEAR | BADGER FISHING SHOW EP. 6
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 fishi...
How Washington Leaves Salmon Quota on the Table Every Year Because of Mismanagement | Badger Fishing Show Ep. 6
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...
.png)
Is It Time for Leadership Change at WDFW? | Badger Fishing Show Ep. 5
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 ...
.png)
My Real Opinion on Tribal Fisheries, VTRs & Monitoring | The Badger Fishing Show Ep. 4
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 ...
Why WDFW Snubs Its Own Advisory Board Members | North of Falcon Exposed
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 man...
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 f...
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 Depar...
.png)