April 30, 2001

• Weather reduced statewide fishing opener crowds so good catches extended through season

April 26, 2001

• First Snake River spring chinook fishing in more than 30 years opens May 1, 2001
• Sport shrimp fishing days altered from Vashon to Deception Pass

April 24, 2001

• Razor clam digging closed at one beach, delayed at another in this week's opener

April 20, 2001

• Spring chinook fishery to reopen next week on lower Columbia River main stem
• Saint Helens elk plan proposal includes changes for some Columbia Gorge units

April 19, 2001

• Online Fish and Wildlife Science magazine launched
• Public survey will gather data for new game management plan

April 18, 2001

• May 4 registration deadline set for Spokane County "Kids Klassic" fishing event

April 16, 2001

• Half a million anglers expected for fishing opener

April 12, 2001

• Successful fishery for hatchery spring chinook on lower Columbia River to close

April 10, 2001

• Several changes benefit wild turkey hunters for April 15, 2001 season opener

April 9, 2001

• Commission updates rotenone use, sets hunting seasons and rules, provides economic assistance to commercial fishers

April 6, 2001

• Deadline for volunteer grants fast approaching

April 5, 2001

• States begin testing experimental selective fishing gear on Columbia River main stem
• Salmon fishing seasons for 2001 include new opportunities, conservation measures

April 4, 2001

• Changes ahead for Puget Sound sport crab fishery

April 3, 2001

• WDFW urges new conservation measures for this year's salmon fishing season