October 28, 1997

• North-central state rivers close Nov. to protect steelhead
• Hatchery offers salmon viewing opportunities to public

October 24, 1997

• Juvenile fishing at De Coursey Pond extended
• Soos Creek fishing closed

October 22, 1997

• Comments sought on protection changes for sage and sharp-tailed grouse

October 21, 1997

• Pierce, Thurston and Mason lakes offer big trout

October 17, 1997

• Commission to be briefed on wild salmon policy documents

October 8, 1997

• Steelhead to be planted in Scootney Reservoir

October 7, 1997

• Deer hunting opens Saturday
• Meeting place for state-tribal salmon talks changed

October 3, 1997

• Commission approves outline for new Colville hunting and fishing agreement
• Commission streamlines hunting, fishing licensing
• Good fall trout fishing opportunities in Yakima, Kittitas counties

October 2, 1997

• Commissions to discuss Wild Salmonid Policy on Oct. 8

October 1, 1997

• Fall razor clam season opens Oct. 15