October 31, 2000

• Snake River steelheaders reminded to release salmon
• Shared Strategy Next Step in Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Efforts

October 30, 2000

• Tiger muskies introduced to help balance Green Lake ecology

October 27, 2000

• Recreational crab fishery to close in Hood Canal

October 25, 2000

• New toll-free hotline established for reporting dangerous wildlife
• West Bar will be closed to hunters and other visitors
• Public safety cougar removal assistance requests due Nov. 15, 2000

October 24, 2000

• Automated recreational license system to be tested in WDFW offices

October 23, 2000

• Class teaches volunteers safe, accurate reporting of wildlife crimes
• Conversion to nontoxic shot on selected sites a success; review of lead shot continues
• Razor clam season cleared to start October 25, 2000

October 20, 2000

• Public comment invited on draft policy for Columbia River smelt
• Coho planted in Raymond pond; Lake Aberdeen next

October 17, 2000

• Deer hunting opens with fewer hunters, lower success rates

October 13, 2000

• Catchable-size trout stocked in south-central Washington year-round lakes

October 10, 2000

• Bird hunting opens with limits for some, slow action for others

October 6, 2000

• Commission approves rules governing removal of cougars using dogs

October 5, 2000

• Horseshoe Lake planted with 500 coho salmon
• WDFW plants 15,000 trout in 5 year-round fishing lakes

October 4, 2000

• Waughop Lake in Pierce County to receive up to 2,000 hatchery coho
• 500 hatchery coho planted in South Bend Mill Pond

October 3, 2000

• Commission to decide on cougar removal rule