September 30, 2003

• Statewide upland bird hunt begins Oct. 4, 2003; Eastern Washington pheasant hunt starts Oct. 18, 2003

September 26, 2003

• Applications due Oct. 15, 2003 for public safety cougar removal permits
• Public can help design facilities at Point No Point

September 25, 2003

• Training set for volunteer deer and elk checkers

September 23, 2003

• First razor clam dig in more than a year begins Friday
• Pheasant hunters facing challenging dry weather conditions on portions of Skagit Wildlife Area
• High sturgeon catches force changes to lower Columbia River fisheries

September 18, 2003

• Razor clam dig tentatively set for late September

September 12, 2003

• Statewide youth bird hunt set for Sept. 20-21, 2003
• Newly-acquired Sprague Lake 'Watchable Wildlife' site dedication Oct. 2, 2003
• Poor water conditions prompt fishing closure in Hood Canal for all finfish except salmon and trout

September 10, 2003

• High buck hunters may find access limited due to wildfires

September 8, 2003

• Hunters heading out of state reminded of chronic wasting disease precautions

September 3, 2003

• First wildlife tourism workshop draws statewide participants

September 2, 2003

• Meetings set to seek public views on razor clam seasons