| December
2004 - Angella
Ward, Habitat Program, Olympia |
- Winter
chum fishing is a popular recreational winter fishery.
Steve Thiesfled, biologist.
- Other
Washington fishing opportunities during the month.
- Boosting
healthy salmon habitat through stream enrichment.
An interview with biologist Michael Gallinat.
- Tree
thinning near Ellensburg on WDFW land to restore natural
habitat. Wildlife Area manager Cindi Confer explains.
- A
Thurston County grade school has a 5th grade science
program that involves plenty of field work with bluebirds.
Interviews with teacher, parents and students.
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Where to see Washington's wildlife during the coming
weeks. Information from Mike O'Malley, WDFW Watchable
Wildlife Program.
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| November
2004 - Nicole
Ricketts, Conservation Education Coordinator, Olympia |
- WDFW
science teams are now doing river salmon surveys.
Viewers will learn how this information is used to
monitor the health of our fisheries. Interviews with
biologists Steve Foley and Chris Waldbillig and science
tech Nancy Gleason.
- The
Family Forest Fish Passage Program is up and running
and more miles of stream habitat is being restored
for fish. Brett DeMond of our Habitat Program.
- The
first planting of hatchery raised juvenile sturgeon
on the upper Columbia. John Whalen and Jason McLellen,
biologists.
- Three
cougar kittens are transferred to the Memphis Zoo
from WDFW. They were discovered after the female cougar
was killed because she posed a danger to public safety.
Rocky Spencer, wildlife biologist, discusses cougar
habitat and Washington’s population growth.
- Where
to see Washington’s wildlife during the next
few weeks. Good “Tour Washington” information
provided by Mike O’Malley.
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| October
2004 - Jennifer
Babcock-Holman, Enforcement Program, Olympia |
- A
moose on the loose in Spokane. A WDFW team removes
moose, a report from Woody Myers, research biologist
- One
of the best fisheries of the fall months is upon us,
the South Puget Sound coho. Information from WDFW's
Rich Eltrich
- We
get even more kids hooked on fishing at the Puyallup
Fair. Terry Rudnick, Youth Fishing Coordinator
- Washington
has one of the best public access site programs in
the nation thanks in part to our volunteer program.
Steve Sherlock, Access Areas Mgr.
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife during the next few weeks.
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| September
2004 - biologist
Tiffany Hicks, Olympia headquarters |
- September
is coho month in Puget Sound. Here is a report from
biologist Steve Thiesfeld on what should be an outstanding
fall fishery. Sandy Schexnayder also contributed to
this report.
- The
summer Chinook season on the upper Columbia River
has become a major bit of economic development for
communities like Brewester. Region Two director Dennis
Beich has the details.
- A
lot of salmon anglers got their first experiences
on a Washington coast charter boat. This is a tradition
that continues today.
- There
is more good news from our endangered species biologists
in re-establishing the western pond turtle. Wildlie
biologist Kelly McAllister brings us the latest developments.
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife during the next few weeks.
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| August
2004 - Donna
Palizzi, Safety Office, Olympia |
- This
summer and fall salmon season in Puget Sound looks
good for anglers. A report from Puget Sound Recreational
Salmon Biologist Steve Thiesfeld.
- Redband
trout research on remote eastern Washington lake.
A report from Dist. Fish biologist Curt Vail
- WDFW
takes on the challenge of controlling tall oak grass
on the Scatter Creek Wildlife Area. Dave Hays, Endangered
Species Specialist.
- The
WDFW enforcement officers are now watching the recreational
access sites more closely for vehicles without the
annual permits. Reports from Sgt. Ted Jackson and
Officer Dustin Prater
- Where
to see Washington’s wildlife during the next
few weeks.
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| July
2004 - Sue
Cochran, Fish Program, Olympia |
- This
summer's salmon season on the coast and in Puget Sound
may be a good one for anglers. A report from Puget
Sound Recreational Salmon Biologist Steve Thiesfeld.
Also, comments from Rich Lincoln, fisheries biologist.
- You
can get paid to go fishing if you go to the Columbia
River and fish for the
Northern pike minnow. Eric Winther, Sport Reward Fishery
Mgr.
- A
Tri-cities area hatchery has become a café
for many birds. Their numbers are being kept in check
thanks to a bigger and faster bird. Steve Rodgers,
Hatchery Program
- Hundreds
of acres of wildlife land has been acquired in Asotin
County. This will offer hunting as well as additional
watchable wildlife opportunities. John Andrews, Region
One director
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife during the next few weeks.
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| June
2004 - Laurie
Peterson, fish biologist, Olympia |
- A
tour of the Potholes area near Moses Lake with the
WDFW Regional Director, Dennis Beich. Also, interviews
with Teri Pieper, Central Basin Audubon and Stephanie
Uttter of the Bureau of Reclamation.
- Want
to take better photos of wildlife while on vacation
or out on a day hike? Some good advice from Bruce
Sanford who is a WDFW fish biologist with several
published photos to his credit.
- Several
suggestions where you can see Washington's wildlife
during the next few weeks and maybe take a few photos.
- WDFW
participates in a program called "Go Play Outside."
A day of outdoor activities were recently enjoyed
by the students at Hood Canal School. It was fun,
but also a day of learning. Interview with Andi Bloomfield,
teacher.
- Fish
science makes news with the tracking of tiger muskie.
Interview with Randall Osborne, fish biologist.
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| May
2004 - Eric
Fiedler, Contracts Specialist, Olympia |
- Turkey
hunting in Washington is growing, a report from Mick
Cope, Upland Game Section Mgr.
- The
opening of the lowland lakes fishing season is an
important annual event to many families. This story
features Jeff Korth, fish biologist form WDFW Region
Two
- May
includes the famous "Hood Canal Shrimp"
season. Steve Thiesfeld of the WDFW Fish Program has
some suggestions on how to capture a gourmet meal.
- The
department again participated in the annual Spokane
Big Horn show. Region One director John Andrews says
it's good place to stay in touch with our public.
- There
is now a plan ready for the legislature on how communities
can take advantage of the economic benefits of our
state's wildlife resources. Mike O'Malley reports.
- Suggestions
on where to see Washington's wildlife during the coming
weeks.
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| April
2004 - Sheri
Davis, Enforcement Customer Service, Olympia |
- WDFW
is predicting a big Columbia River spring Chinook
season. Details from Wil Morrison and Joe Hymer of
the Vancouver regional office.
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Other fishing opportunities in Washington during the
coming weeks.
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The Columbia Basin Hatchery is now raising sturgeon
for repopulating the upper Columbia River. Details
from Brian Lyon, hatchery manager.
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Research on Washington cougar populations using a
DNA method of tracking. This is new science. A report
from Rich Beausoleil, biologist and WDFW's Bear/Cougar
Specialist.
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Were to see Washington's wildlife during the coming
weeks.
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You can pay an entry fee and win hunting and fishing
licenses for life. Cheryl D'Angelo-Gary of our Division
of Licensing has the details.
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| March
2004 - John Flanagan, Data Specialist, Olympia |
- Bighorn
sheep captured from Oak Creek and transplanted to
near Chelan. Interviews with Donny Martorello, Bighorn
sheep manager, and Tom McCall, wildlife biologist.
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife during the coming weeks.
- Steelhead
fishing in western Washington rivers with the president
of the Sport Fishing Guides of Washington.
- How
are fish marked with coded wire tags and how does
WDFW recover the information. A tour of the Coded
Wire Tag Lab on our 6th floor with Lynn Anderson,
Mgr.
- WDFW
now needs the catch record cards returned. Deb Naylor
tells us why this is important.
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| February
2004 - Margen Carlson, Salmon Recovery Policy Specialist,
Olympia |
- It's
called one of the most important elk habitat studies
the agency has ever done. The research is being carried
out at Oak Creek. Scott McCorquodale, WDFW Elk &
Deer Specialist.
- Next
month is the Sand Hill Crane Festival in Othello.
Here is a preview of what has become an annual event.
- The
Seattle waterfront is a prime location to catch squid.
A demonstration offered by Don Velasquey and David
Meister tells you most of what you need to know.
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife during the coming weeks.
- WDFW
is offering gunlocks free to the public. Details from
Lt. Rich Mann and Officer Isabel VanVladricksen.
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| January
2004 - Judy Hartman, Business Services Program, Olympia |
- 'Tis
the season for Puget Sound blackmouth salmon. Pete
Topping shows us how to do it and then does it.
- WDFW
unveils SalmonScape. Our new Salmon Recovery Coordinator,
Marnie Tyler, explains how SalmonScape will be used.
- Swans
are dying in Washington of lead poisoning and we want
to know where the birds are getting the pellets. Mike
Smith, project biologist, takes us along on a capture
and tagging of swans.
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife during the coming weeks.
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