January 28, 2009

• Fish and Wildlife Commission to consider sportfishing rules at February 6-7 meeting

January 23, 2009

• WDFW seeks public comments on proposed 2009-11 hunting seasons
• Comment on WDFW grazing plan through Feb. 23

January 20, 2009

• Spring black bear hunt applications due March 13
• Convicted felon arraigned on hunting violation and illegal possession of firearms

January 16, 2009

• New Washington policy approved for Columbia River spring chinook

January 12, 2009

• Orientation meetings for Master Hunter applicants offered in Yakima, Spokane and Olympia

January 9, 2009

• High brant count clears way for Skagit County hunt
• Commission asks negotiators to seek common ground on spring chinook plan

January 8, 2009

• Floods force evacuation from WDFW hatchery, other facilities suffer damage

January 7, 2009

• Artificial feeding not the best way to help wildlife
• Commission cancels meeting due to weather; will discuss chinook plans via conference call

January 6, 2009

• Additional public meetings to review Point No Point boat launch design