December 27, 2012

• Public meeting set Jan. 7 to discuss Colockum elk research, winter-range closures

December 20, 2012

• WDFW seeks nominations for the Inland Fish Policy Advisory Group
• File hunting reports by Jan. 10 to qualify for permit drawing
• Public comment period extended for updated Soos Creek hatchery plan
• End the year digging razor clams; check out tentative dates in 2013
• Barbless hooks required Jan. 1 on large portion of Columbia River

December 19, 2012

• Updated Hood Canal, Voights Creek hatchery genetic management plans available for review

December 18, 2012

• Puget Sound sport crabbing to close Dec. 31; winter catch reports due by Feb. 1

December 17, 2012

• Agencies seek public advice on Naneum recreation activities
• Commission hears testimony, schedules vote on new Columbia River fishery policy

December 11, 2012

• Fish and Wildlife Commission changes meeting location

December 10, 2012

• Commission invites public comments on lower Columbia River fishery restructuring

December 6, 2012

• Public-comment deadline extended on proposed state sportfishing rules

December 5, 2012

• WDFW approves razor clam dig starting Dec. 11 on favorable tides
• Updated Soos Creek hatchery genetic management plan available for review

December 4, 2012

• WDFW freezes enrollment in Master Hunter Program