December 31, 2008

• Four-day razor clam dig approved starting Jan. 8
• Commission to consider adopting plans for Columbia River chinook fisheries
• Hunter reports due Jan. 31; bonus tag drawing for early filers

December 23, 2008

• Sturgeon size limits will switch to 'fork length' measurement
• Sturgeon seasons set for 2009 in the lower Columbia River
• Smelt season on Cowlitz River again limited to 1 day per week

December 22, 2008

• Puget Sound sport crabbing to close; catch reports due for winter season

December 13, 2008

• Commission defers action on plan for Columbia River catch sharing

December 12, 2008

• Over-the-limit Rufus Woods fisherman forfeits boat

December 11, 2008

• Bargain fish- and wildlife-related gifts offer months of enjoyment

December 5, 2008

• Dec. 11-14 razor clam dig approved; two more winter digs scheduled

December 4, 2008

• Public invited to review Point No Point boat launch design
• Master Hunter program accepting applications Jan. 1 through March 31

December 3, 2008

• Commission will consider proposals for Columbia River chinook fisheries

December 1, 2008

• WDFW director resigns to pursue new challenges
• Fish and Wildlife Commission appoints interim WDFW director