July 29, 2003

• Chinook retention from Sekiu to Port Angeles closes Aug. 4, 2003

July 28, 2003

• Commission to consider waterfowl hunting seasons

July 25, 2003

• Tests show Washington deer, elk free of chronic wasting disease; more checks planned in fall

July 24, 2003

• WAFWA meeting: Western resource managers urge controls on exotic animals, discuss economic role of fish and wildlife
• Rule changes will benefit anglers when Buoy 10 salmon fishery opens Aug. 1, 2003

July 23, 2003

• Fish will be shocked for removal to help threatened bull trout

July 21, 2003

• Columbia River spring Chinook management policy topic of meeting

July 18, 2003

• State biologists and commercial hatchery working to remove Atlantic salmon from Scatter Creek
• Washington and Oregon seek nominations to Columbia River fisheries advisory committees
• Comment period on hatchery management plans extended
• South coast salmon fisheries to run 7 days a week

July 16, 2003

• Virus outbreak at state hatchery leads to 140,000 steelhead, rainbow trout fish kill
• Website launched, conference planned to promote wildlife tourism

July 15, 2003

• Steelhead, elk will thrive on 8,500 Asotin County acres acquired with federal, state, private effort
• Online derelict fishing gear reporting now available

July 11, 2003

• Big game raffle permit ticket purchase deadline Aug. 3, 2003
• Public input sought on elk relocation
• Cougar shot, killed in East Wenatchee neighborhood

July 8, 2003

• Hunting accidents in Washington injured 13, none fatally, last year

July 2, 2003

• WDFW MEDIA ADVISORY: WDFW Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet errata