WAW Archives
Here you can find video and information
on past Wild About Washington shows. There are only
streaming video for shows January 2002 to current.
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| 2007
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| December
2007 - Trisha Lamb, WDFW Human Resources, Olympia |
- The bite is on for Puget Sound chum.
Interview with Hal Michael, WDFW fish biologist
- Eastern Washington’s Sprague
Lake gets a “make-over.” Chris Donley
WDFW fish biolgost
- Fishing opportunities across Washington
this month
- Grade school students learn firsthand
about water and fish thanks to Water Fest and the
staff of the Sherman Creek Hatchery. Mitch Combs,
WDFW hatchery manager
- Watchable
wildlife opportunities across Washington
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| November
2007 - Jair
Reitsma, WDFW management program, Olympia |
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Western gray squirrels are transplanted to habitat
at Fort Lewis to bolster Westside populations. Gene
Orth, WDFW wildlife biologist; David Clouse, Ft. Lewis
biologist; Mary Linders, WDFW wildlife biologist
- Documenting
wildlife with motion-activated cameras. WDFW wildlife
biologist Steve Zender, Spokane
- Fishing
opportunities across Washington
- Washington
drivers can now add a personal message to their animal
theme license plates. Chuck Gibilisco, WDFW Watchable
Wildlife Program
- Watchable
wildlife opportunities across Washington
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| October
2007 - Jair
Reitsma, WDFW management program, Olympia |
- A
dike is removed from near-shore Hood Canal, returning
100 acres of tidal habitat. Paul Cereghino, WDFW/NOAA
- Research
on hatchery supplemental fish stocks in the Wenatchee
basin. Andrew Murdock, WDFW fish biologist
- Fishing
opportunities across Washington
- A
wetlands education event with Ken Bevis, WDFW habitat
biologist
- Watchable
wildlife opportunities across Washington
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| September
2007 - Larry
Bures, WDFW Licensing Program, Olympia |
- South
sound salmon fishery with Mike Scharpf, Fish Biologist
- Other
fishing opportunities across Washington
- Don’t
let physical impairments get in the way of your outdoor
recreation. Interview with Rory Calhoun, Accessibility
Specialist, Recreation & Conservation Funding
Board
- Spokane
goose roundup and branding. Mikai Moore, Wildlife
Biologist and Statewide Waterfowl Specialist
- Watchable
wildlife opportunities across Washington
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| August
2007 - Danielle Sayers, WDFW Business Services Program,
Olympia |
- Fishing
for Tiger Musky, some how-to information. Steve Jackson,
WDFW Fish Biologist
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Checking boats for nuisance species. Mike Wilkinson,
WDFW Aquatic Nuisance Species Specialist
- Fishing
opportunities across Washington
- Continued
success re-establishing the Western pond turtle. Michelle
Tirhi, WDFW Dist. Biologist
- Watchable
wildlife opportunities across Washington
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| July
2007 - Rondah Whitaker, WDFW License Program, Olympia |
- Puget
Sound recreational crabbing is a favorite for thousands
of people. A report from Larry Phillips, WDFW fish
biologist
- Fishing
opportunities across Washington
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Upper Columbia River sturgeon project gets assistance
from a local school. Jason McLellan, WDFW fish biologist
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Washington ground squirrls moved from a golf course
to more suitable habitat. This effort is helped by
science students at Warden High School
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| June
2007 - Aimee McIntyre, WDFW Habitat Program, Olympia |
- Washington’s
first Youth Outdoor Expo at Longview. Interviews with
Bonnie Long, Outreach Manager & Jeff Koenings,
WDFW director
- Enforcement
of the Hood Canal recreational shrimp fishery. Dennis
Flowers & mark James, Enforcement Officers
- Fishing
opportunities across Washington
- Another
access site has been adopted by a community group.
This one in Mason County by the students at Choice
High School
- The
annual reminder to “leave wild things in the
wild.” Rocky Spencer, biologist and Bill Lantiege,
Region One Enforcement Officer
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| May
2007 - Audrey Baily, administrative support, WDFW
Fish Program |
- WDFW
plants fish for traditional opening of the lowland
lakes fishing season. Information from Hatchery Specialist
Jeff Lombard;
- Other
fishing opportunities across Washington in the coming
month;
- WDFW
plays an important role in the annual Othello Sand
Hill Crane Festival. Interviews with: Chuck Gibilisco,
Watchable Wildlife; Dick Erickson, festival committee
member; Laura Cooke, WDFW biologist; Ehman Sheldon,
Othello City Administrator
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Watchable Wildlife opportunities during the months
of May & June
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So just how are we doing with the recycling and reuse
of the “trash” at WDFW’s headquarters
building in Olympia? A “dumpster dive”
gives us some real insight on the improvements we
can make. Nicole rickets, Conservation Education Program;
Larry Peck, Deputy Director
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| April
2007 - Jon Anderson, Fish Manager, WDFW |
- WDFW
with other agencies, re-establishing pygmy rabbits
in habitat north of Ephrata. Dave Hays, Endangered
Species Biologist & Peter Lancaster, land owner
- Near-shore
habitat at the Nisqually Delta is being rehabilitated
by community groups, the military, students and others.
Susan Cierebiej, biologist
- Bonnie
Long has every good reason for you to take your family
to the Washington Youth Outdoor Adventure Expo in
Longview.
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There are many fishing opportunities during the months
of April and May.
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| March
2007 - Marian Snyder, WDFW Public Information Officer |
- The
public is invited to take an active part in the upcoming
North of Falcon meetings concerning the allocations
of salmon. Steve Theisfeld, fish biologist
- Salmon
as art. Interviews with artists who depict salmon
in their work
- Fishing
opportunities across Washington for March
- DFW’s
Jody Taylor, winner of the 2007 Innovation in State
Government Award. He saves the state thousands of
dollars each year using a new method of winter elk
feeding
- Watchable
wildlife opportunities during the month
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| February
2007 - Zoe Wischinsky, WDFW H.R. Program |
- Cowlitz
Salmon hatchery is again producing the salmon egg
displays for distribution to schools. Details from
Guy Campbell, fish Specialist
- February
fishing opportunities across Washington
- WDFW
is in a partnership with others to give away life
jackets for kids under 12 at the Puyallup Sportsmen
Show. Terry Rudnick, Youth Sport Fishing Coordinator
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Winter can be a great time for wildlife experiences
if you have snow and cross-country skis. Interview
with Sandy Dotts, Region One biologist.
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife in the coming weeks.
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| January
2007 - Scott Loerts, Safety Officer, WDFW |
- The
health of Puget Sound is highlighted in a news conference
called by Gov. Chris Gregoire. Also featured are congress
members Norm Dicks and Jay Inslee
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Spawning is underway at the Spokane Hatchery, the
producer of most the trout planted in Washington lakes.
Ace Trump, Hatchery Specialist and Mike Coyle, Inland
Empire chapter of the Safari Club
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Fishing opportunities across Washington for January
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Graduation from Highline High School requires a community
service project. Senior D.J. Allen takes a group of
students to the Des Moines Fishing Pier for an evening’s
lesson in squid jigging.
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| 2006
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| December
2006 - Bill Brooks, Contracts Office, Olympia headquarters |
- Thanks
to the WDFW hatchery staffs, a lot of damage from
the recent flooding was prevented. Neil Turner, construction
maintenance manager, Fish Program
- A
major improvement to one of the WDFW public access
sites thanks to the Stillaguamish Tribe adopting that
site. Kye Iris, Lands Agent, Region 4
- An
agreement is signed to assist in the recovery of pygmy
rabbits. It’s the first “safe harbor”
contract with a landowner. Dennis Beich, Regional
Director & Ron Fox, Wildlife Biologist
- Reardan’s
Audubon Lake near Spokane is now a public site thanks
to the work of a lot of organizations along with WDFW.
Howard Ferguson, District Wildlife Biologist.
- A
gift giving guide to help you find something for the
wildlife watcher on your list. Bill Tweit, WDFW biologist
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| November
2006 - Theresa Mitchell, Habitat Program, Olympia
headquarters. |
- Fall
chum fishing in south Puget Sound. WDFW fish biologist
Mike Scharpf shows us how.
- A
major steelhead fishery on the Snake River and besides,
the Clarkston area is a nice place to visit in the
fall. Chris Donley, Region 1 fish biologist.
- A
trip to the coast for tuna fishing. Wil Morrison,
Region 5, shows you and its guaranteed you will bring
home some fish.
- Other
fishing opportunities in Washington
- It’s
a good time to visit the Pacific Ocean beaches to
view shorebirds, but this time of year, do it safely.
A report from Region 6, Dist. Wildlife Biologist Greg
Schirato.
- Wildlife
viewing and hunting opportunities during November
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With the season of gift giving now upon us, this is
a good time to consider giving a wildlife fan a wildlife
themed auto license plate.
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| October
2006 - Louise Utting, Habitat Program, Olympia headquarters. |
- A
celebration of the clean up of the oil spill from
the Tenyo Maru at Neah Bay.
- Boaters
enlisted to help prevent the spread of nuisance species
such as zebra mussels and milfoil. Mike Wilkinson,
Region 1 biologist.
- Fishing
opportunities across Washington State.
- Looking
under the waters of Puget Sound. Mary Lue Mills, marine
biologist.
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WDFW receives a donated ATV for enforcement work in
Region 1. Enforcement Officer Pam Taylor.
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| September
2006 - Jeff Skeens, Enforcement Program customer service,
Olympia headquarters. |
- “Bird
Flu” monitoring event. Participants: Brad Bortner,
USFWS; Erica McDonald, USDA; Laurence Schafer, USDA;
Don Kraege, WDFW
- Report
on a joint WDFW-Colville Tribe salmon research project
on the upper Columbia River. Chris Waldbillings, WDFW
fish biologist
- Fishing
opportunities across Washington state.
- A
visit to the Clark Co. Fair. Enforcement Officer David
Huges
- Watchable
wildlife opportunities in Washington
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| August
2006 - John Sheahan, IT specialist, Olympia headquarters. |
- Sturgeon
on the Columbia River with Wil Morrison from the WDFW
Region Five headquarters in Vancouver
- Additional
fishing opportunities in Washington
- A
day at salmon camp with the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement
Group and area 4th through 6th graders
- The
basic equipment you will need if bird watching is
something you might want to do. Bill Tweit, WDFW biologist
- Watchable
wildlife opportunities in Washington
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| July
2006 - Katisha Conner, customer service specialist,
Olympia headquarters. |
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Shad fishing on the Columbia River with Wil Morrison
from the WDFW Region Five headquarters in Vancouver
- New
WDFW signs will soon be appearing a favorite Puget
Sound crabbing sites. An explanation from Rich Childers,
biologist, Pt. Whitney Shellfish Lab
- A
good example of “citizen science” as students
assist WDFW Region One biologist Woody Myers on Project
Mule Deer.
- Good
information on how to live with bears when you live
in or travel in bear country. WDFW biologist Rocky
Spencer.
- The
WDFW game farm in Lewis County is now the Bob Oke
Game Farm. WDFW Director Dr. Jeff Koenings and Sen.
Bob Oke.
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| June
2006 - Lisa Wood, fish and wildlife biologist in the
Fish Program’s ESA Response Unit. |
- Summer
is approaching and kokanee fishing is in full swing.
A report and a few tips from fish biologist Larry
Phillips.
- Other
Washington fishing opportunities in the coming weeks.
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Research on Washington’s ground squirrel population.
Interview with Steve Germaine, project researcher.
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So just what is bird watching all about? Fish biologist
Bill Tweit gives us an idea why it can become an addiction.
- You
can now make a statement for wildlife by buying a
new Washington wildlife license plate. Jennifer Dana,
Special License Plate Program Mgr, for DOL has details.
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| May
2006 - Lori Guggenmos, Business Services, Olympia
WDFW headquarters. |
- An
update of the ongoing mule deer study by WDFW and
WSU. Reports from Troy Tellefson, WSU wildlife PhD
candidate and WDFW wildlife research biologist Woody
Myers.
- Habitat
recovery is underway at the Wooten Wildlife Area following
last year’s forest fire. Area assistant manager,
Shana Winegeart has information about the aftermath
of a forest fire that might surprise you.
- A
look under Puget Sound from the camera of diver John
Williams. Narration by Mary Lou Mills, WDFW marine
biologist
- Where
to see Washington’s wildlife in the coming weeks.
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| April
2006 - Annmarie Sao, a customer service specialist,
Licensing Division, Olympia WDFW headquarters. |
- Larry
Phillips, biologist and Dan Adkins, Hatchery Specialist
have information on the traditional opening of the
lowland lakes fishing season.
- Some
new regulations when fishing the Tucannon waters.
Doug Maxey, mgr.
- A
Puget Sound beach restoration project now underway
in Jefferson County will result in better habitat
for a native salmon run and will provide benefits
for other fish and wildlife species. Randy Johnson,
watershed biologist.
- Elk
feeding coming to a close and summer recreation opportunities
at Oak Creek Wildlife Area. John McGowan, Manager.
- Where
to see Washington’s wildlife in the coming weeks.
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| March
2006 - Dena Nelson, an environmental policy specialist,
Olympia WDFW headquarters |
- What
goes into the recreational crabbing management and
some of the conservation of crabbing. Rick Childers,
Pt. Whitney Shellfish lab
- While
it hasn’t been a good year so far for smelt,
many people are giving it a try anyway. Brad James,
Region 5 bio with bob Woodard also of Reg. 5.
- Fishing
opportunities across the state.
- WDFW’s
Family Forest Fish Passage Program is meant to improve
salmon habitat. However, it is also playing an important
role in help families stay on their land. The Falkner
family has been on their land near Raymond for 5 generations.
- Where
to see Washington’s wildlife in the coming weeks.
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| February
2006 - Yvonne
Shevalier, a scientific technician in the WDFW Fish Program,
Olympia WDFW headquarters |
- WDFW
responds to the recent heavy rains and flooding to
protect fish habitat. Interview with Gary Bell, biologist,
Grays Harbor
- Fishing
opportunities across the state.
- Fish
and Wildlife Commission list three species as “threatened.”
Interviews with Scott Pearson; Research Scientist;
Kelly McAllister, Dist. Biologist; Ann Potter, Biologist
- It
is the season for backyard bird feeders. It is also
a good time to remember to keep them clean so you
are providing a benefit to the birds. Erik Neatherlin,
biologist
- Where
to see Washington’s wildlife in the coming weeks.
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| January
2006 - Darren Friedel, Public Information Specialist,
Olympia WDFW Headquarters |
- Two
Mason County small farms are designated "Salmon-Safe."
A visual tour of the property and interviews with
the farmers who tell us how they grow crops and animals
with an eye toward protecting the natural resources.
- Steelhead
management on the Snake River in southeastern Washington.
Interview with fish biologist Joe Bumgarner.
- Additional
fishing opportunities across the state.
- A
CWD check station in eastern Washington that is part
of the plan to keep CWD out of our state. Interview
with Dave Volsen, biologist.
- Where
to see Washington’s wildlife in the coming weeks.
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| December
2005 - Don Schanse, a customer service specialist,
Fish Program, Olympia WDFW headquarters |
- Elk
capture and equipping the animals with new tracking
devices in an effort to study elk mortality. Jack
Smith, biologist, explains
- ‘Tis
the season for kids to get new fishing equipment.
Here in Washington, kids don’t have to wait
until spring to use these gifts. Terry Rudnick, Youth
Fishing Program with Cory Skriletz playing the part
of the kid.
- The
Cedar Creek dam is now gone. A report from Sandy Dotts,
biologist with watershed stewardship.
- Volunteers
are playing an important part in keeping our public
access sites open. Region Six access manager Brian
Mitchell tells the story of one important project
by neighborhood volunteers.
- In
the new year there will be a new Washington auto license
plate offered for sale that will benefit WDFW programs.
Mick Cope explains the benefits to the agency.
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| November
2005 - Kim
Lai, a financial analyst, engineering department, Olympia
WDFW headquarters |
- Fall
river salmon fishing. Steve Thiesfeld, biologist
- Other
fishing opportunities in Washington
- Fish
are caught behind the Cedar Creek dam in eastern Washington
prior to the removal of a dam. Sandy Dotts, WDFW watershed
stewardship biologist give the report
- Research
on the western gray squirrel with biologist Gene Orth.
- Watchable
wildlife opportunities in the coming weeks.
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| October
2005 - Laura
Till, a habitat biologist at the Olympia WDFW headquarters |
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An assessment of the habitat and wildlife damage following
the School Fire at the Wooten Wildlife Area. A report
from Kevin Robinette, wildlife biologist
- WDFW
takes on the 2005 drought and finds a solution for
stranded bull trout in one Cascades lake. Jonathan
Kohr, biologist, Habitat Program
- A
western Washington hatchery cutthroat fishery can
provide anglers with a lot of fun and some fish to
take home. A report form Wolf Dammers, Region 5 fish
biologist.
- Other
fishing opportunities in Washington this month
- It
was 200 years ago in October when Lewis and Clark
crossed the Snake River into what is now Washington.
Madonna Luers has a perspective on the area’s
natural resources at that time compared with today
as she reads from the journal of the trip.
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| September
2005 - Kelly
Kiyohara, a Fish Biologist at the Olympia WDFW headquarters |
- Upper
Columbia River summer chinook recreational fishery
and its economic impact on the small town of Brewster.
The feature includes: Bob Fateley, Brewster city councilman
and business owner; Sen. Linda Evans Parlette of the
12th district; and Commissioner Mary Hunt, Douglas
County.
- Other
September fishing opportunities in Washington
- By
using partnerships, WDFW adds shoreline land to our
habitat base in Grays Harbor County. Interview with
Greg Schirato, Region Six wildlife biologist.
- Region
One has a new headquarters building that will mean
improved customer service. Scenes from the dedication
include Gov. Christine Gregoire and WDFW director
Dr. Jeff Koenings.
- WDFW
needs help from the public to stop the “trashing”
of our public access sites. Filmed in the Ephrata
area, the feature includes interviews with Kerry Taylor
and Josh Harmon, the two WDFW employees in the region
who try to keep with repairing the damage.
- Washington
Wildlife viewing opportunities in the coming week
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| August
2005 - June
Skye, a Risk Manager at the Olympia WDFW headquarters |
- Fishing
for pink’s is a good way to get kids started
salmon fishing. Some basics and how-to advice from
Steve Thiesfeld, Fish Program biologist.
- Other
fishing opportunities in Washington
- WDFW’s
recovery of the western pond turtle continues with
success. A report feature Harriet Allen, Endangered
Species Mgr; Kate Stevens, Scientific Technician;
Kelly McAllister, Dist. Biologist; and Shannon Sewalt,
biologist.
- A
recent 24-hour biological survey of a watershed in
Pierce County was called BioBlitz 2005 and WDFW participated.
A report from Michelle Tirhi, Urban Biologist
- New
state “wildlife” license plates for cars
and trucks will result in providing benefits for WDFW.
Mick Cope, Upland Game Mgr, explains.
- Washington
Wildlife viewing opportunities in the coming week.
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| July
2005 - Christine Salvador, Office Assistant, Office
of the Director, Olympia headquarters |
- A
summer of salmon fishing opportunities. Steve Thiesfeld,
fish biologist.
- Plenty
of fishing opportunities for Washington’s lake
salmon, the kokanee, with some how- to tips from Jim
Uehara, fish biologist.
- Please
don’t bring what you believe are abandoned wildlife
into the WDFW offices. Enforcement Officer Bill Lantiegne
of the WDFW Region 1 office in Spokane has to play
“mom” to twin fawns.
- WDFW
is now tracking a cougar kitten. Soon after it was
discovered, it was fitted with a small radio collar.
Rocky Spencer, wildlife biologist.
- While
best known as a winter elk feeding station, the Oak
Creek Wildlife Area offers some great summer recreational
opportunities for our outdoor loving public. John
McGowan, area mgr.
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| June
2005 - Jhenifer Morfitt, WDFW headquarters receptionist,
Olympia |
- Western
Washington’s prairie habitat is discussed during
a celebration of the 10th annual Prairie Appreciation
Day. Biologist Kelly McAllister tells us why we all
should appreciate the disappearing prairies.
- A
visit to the recent Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival
- Wildlife
viewing opportunities across Washington in the weeks
ahead.
- An
update report on WDFW’s ongoing mule deer study
in eastern Washington. Woody Myers, research biologist.
- Your
$10 Vehicle Use Permit opens a lot of recreational
opportunities across the state. Regional Lands Agent
Chuck Leidy and Enforcement Officer Mark Hart.
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| May
2005 - Cathy Mack, WDFW Fish Program, Olympia |
- Scenes
from the Spokane Big Horn outdoor show’s fish
pond with WDFW Region #1 fish biologist Chris Donley.
- How
to get kids started fishing without turning them off,
Terry Rudnick, WDFW Youth Fishing Coordinator.
- Fishing
opportunities across Washington in the weeks ahead.
- Puget
Sound now has another invasive species to contend
with, WDFW biologist Scott Smith, Aquatic Nuisance
Species Coordinator.
- Release
of sharp-tailed grouse at Swanson Lake Wildlife Area,
Juli Anderson, wildlife area manager.
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| April
2005 - Janice Jackson, contracts office, Olympia |
- The
spring Chinook are now in the Columbia River. viewers
will learn about these salmon with unique qualities
and a tip or two on how to catch them. The guides
are Wil Morrison, customer service specialist, and
Shane Hawkins, biologist, both from the Vancouver
WDFW regional office.
- Some
suggestion on where to go fishing in the coming weeks.
- A
100 acre Pierce County dairy farm will become protection
for valuable salmon habitat thanks to the efforts
of several agencies, including WDFW. Interviews with
Travis Nelson, WDFW habitat biologist and Monty Mahan
from Pierce Conservation Dist.
- Mountain
quail are released on an eastern Washington wildlife
area in efforts to bring back this native species.
Interview with WDFW wildlife biologist Paul Wik. Have
you ever seen 75 quail fly away at once?
- Wildlife
viewing opportunities during April and May. This feature
includes many photos by WDFW employee and wildlife
photographer Bruce Sanford. It will be a challenge
to read the text while looking at samples of Bruce's
work.
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| March
2005 - Ellie Heikkila, a scientific tech in the coded
wire tag lab, Fish Program, Olympia |
- The
capture and monitoring of salmon smolt on the Green
River and the role this plays in salmon management.
Interview with Pete Topping, fish biologist
- Washington's
Regional Fishery Enhancement Groups and their work
which plays a major part in keeping many streams producing
fish. A report from Heather Bartlett, biologist and
program manager
- Fishing
opportunities in Washington during the coming weeks.
- State
agencies sign memo of understanding to further enhance
Watchable Wildlife as an economic development tool
for many communities. Dr. Jeff Koenings, WDFW director
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife in the weeks ahead.
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| February
2005 - Michelle Cramer, an environmental engineer
in the Habitat Program, Olympia |
- WDFW
Enforcement Program employee and masters candidate
Anna Schmidt shares her thesis information concerning
pocket gophers in south Puget Sound. Also comments
from her mentor, Kelly McAllister, Dist. Wildlife
Biologist.
- WDFW
enforcement officers are getting a lot of help from
hunters in the field who use high tech tools to catch
violators. Cpt. Mike Whorton and Sgt. Dan Rahn.
- A
rare bird visits Olympia and the economic impact is
considerable. Wildlife biologist Gary Wiles gives
us information on the bird, a bird fan from Reno tries
to explain why he flew all the way to Washington just
to see the bird, the director of the local visitor's
bureau describes the economic benefit and a member
of the local Audubon chapter has an opinion or two.
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife during the coming weeks.
- The
North of Falcon meetings will soon set our next salmon
seasons. Steve Thiesfled, biologist, explains how
the process works and encourages the interested public
to take part.
- Fishing
opportunities across Washington in the coming weeks.
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| January
2005 - Kim Roice, Fish Program, Olympia |
- Winter
Puget Sound blackmouth salmon fishery. Steve Thiesfled,
biologist.
- Other
Washington fishing opportunities during the month.
- A
WDFW game check station looks after the health of
Washington's deer resource. Steve Zender, wildlife
biologist
- A
family tradition of hunting passes the outdoor heritage
from grandfather to granddaughter in this feature
filmed near Spokane.
- A
Seattle grade school has become the model for environmental
education. This program has planed a major role in
bringing up the grades in all subjects as well. Dr.
Jeff Koenings, director.
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife during the coming weeks.
Information provided by Mike O'Malley,WDFW Watchable
Wildlife Program.
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| 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.
-
Other fishing opportunities in Washington during the
coming weeks.
-
The Columbia Basin Hatchery is now raising sturgeon
for repopulating the upper Columbia River. Details
from Brian Lyon, hatchery manager.
-
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.
-
Were to see Washington's wildlife during the coming
weeks.
-
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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| December
2003 - Kirk Krueger, Research Scientist, Habitat Program,
Olympia |
- Does
your holiday gift list include a youngster who wants
to start fishing? Some good advice from Terry Rudnick,
WDFW Youth Fishing Coordinator.
- The
Coulee Corridor bird map is out and free to the public.
Details from Chuck Gibilisco, Watchable Wildlife Biologist.
- The
Sprague Lake Wetlands Preserve has been dedicated.
A brief look at this new public resource from Dennis
Beich, Region 5 director, Dawn Reynolds, Washington
Fish and Wildlife commissioner, Ron Friesz, wildlife
biologist.
- Walla
Walla's annual Festival of Foliage & Feathers
is a must-see event. Timothy Bishop, Downtown Walla
Walla Foundation, executive director.
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife during the coming weeks.
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| November
2003 - Aletta Early, Executive Assistant to the Director,
Olympia |
- The
capture and moving of some 40 elk from the herd at
Mount St. Helens to an area in Whatcom County. Interview
with Lora Leschner, Wildlife Program Manager.
- Where
to see Washington's wildlife during the coming month.
- Six-gill
shark are being caught and tagged in Puget Sound in
an effort to establish some base information on the
species. Interview with Greg Bargmann, Marine Fish
Mgr.
-
Washington has many fishing opportunities as we enter
the winter months, here are just a few.
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| October
2003 - Anna Schmidt, Enforcement Program, Olympia |
- The
Department of Fish and Wildlife at the Puyallup Fair.
Thousands of kids learn about the critters of Puget
Sound and try fishing at our trout pond. Tina Rohila,
biologist
- You
do not need a boat to catch a salmon from Puget Sound.
A demonstration of fishing from the shore with Doug
Williams at Point No Point
- A
day in the field with one of the state's many WDFW
Hunter Education classes. This special youth hunt
filed near Pasco.
- Where
to see Washington wildlife during the next few weeks.
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| September
2003 - Judy Lamm, Olympia |
- The
pink salmon are now in Puget Sound Rivers. Curt Kraemer,
Reg #4 fish manager , tells us where to go and how
to catch them.
- The
possible removal of Cedar Creek dam in eastern Washington
could mean a lot for the future of bull trout. The
story from Sandy Lembecke, Watershed biologist.
- A
forecast of the fall's hunting seasons for waterfowl.
The report from Don Kraege, wildlife biologist.
-
WDFW has added over 2,000 acres of public recreation
and habitat land next door to the Oak Creek Wildlife
Area. Habitat biologist Ken Beven gives us a tour.
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| August
2003 - Debbie Rick, Olympia |
- The
pink salmon are back in big numbers this year. Steve
Thiesfeld, a biologist with the WDFW Fish Program
tells us where to catch them and how.
- A
large group of special needs kids were recently offered
a day of fishing and other fun at a Southwest Washington
fish hatchery. Comments from Debbie Lee and Brett
Raunig, hatchery workers.
- The
purple martins are increasing in numbers in Western
Washington thanks to much help from community volunteers.
Michelle Tirhi, WDFW urban biologist and volunteer
Kevin Li of Seattle
- The
annual bird survey in northern Spokane County was
recently completed. Comments from Howard Ferguson,
Region #1 Wildlife Biologist.
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| July
2003 - Teri Guydish, Information Services, Olympia |
- What
bears will do to a novice campsite and some tips for
your use in bear country.Wendy Bonds of Northwest
Trek and Rich Beausoleil, WDFW Bear/Cougar Specialist.
- Pan
fish on Spokane area lakes, a great time for the whole
family. Chris Donley, Fish Biologist, Region #1 and
Jim Byrd, WDFW Angler Education.
- Salmon
fishing underway on the Washington coast. Tony Floor,
WDFW Fish Program.
- Using
a fish species that people want to catch to control
unwanted species in a lake. A report from Bruce Bolding,
Region #1 Biologist
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| June
2003 - Susan Yeager, Fish and Wildlife Commission,
Olympia |
- A
visit to the Brinnon Shrimp Fest, another community
that uses natural resources as a means to create local
economic development.
- Tony
Floor with a how-to catch cod in Puget Sound
- Residents
of Spokane County's Silver Lake release their own
trout. Interview with Chris Donley, Regional fish
biologist
- Update
on the move toward Hatchery Reform in Washington.
Comments from Con. Norm Dicks, Gov. Gary Locke and
Director Jeff Koenings.
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| May
2003 - Jozette James, Licensing Division , Olympia |
- The
opening of the lowland lakes fishing season. Interview
with John Whalen, Regional Fish Program Mgr.
- Research
on habit and life issues of the Columbia whitetail
deer. Patrick Miller, District Wildlife Biologist
- The
Coulee Corridor is gaining in popularity and is starting
to make a contribution to the economy of the area
as a prime Washington location for watchable wildlife.
Ron Friesz, Wildlife Biologist
- Some
suggestions where to view wildlife during the coming
weeks.
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| April
2003 - Brandy Chinn, Personnel Office, Olympia |
- A
feature on the early fishing opener in eastern Washington.
It is a warmup for the big show, the April opener.
An interview with Chris Donly, Dist. Fish Biologist
- Tony
Floor goes Puget Sound cutthroat fishing with Frank
Haw. A lot of how-to information
- When
making this fall's hunting plans don't forget that
Washington has some great opportunities very close
to home. An interview with Aaron Lee Burkhart, VP
of the Washington Outfitters and Guides Association.
- The
Bald Eagle Festival in Grand Coulee is starting to
attract more and more visitors every year. An interview
with Tim Alling, President of the Chamber of Commerce.
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| March
2003 - Sarah Poole, Headquarters Support Staff, Olympia |
- A
close look at the orcas currently in Hood Canal and
WDFW's work with these animals. Steve Jeffries, Marine
mammals
- Decoy
deer operation nets a poacher near Spokane. Sgt. Mike
Charron and Officer Ted Holden
- Tony
Floor with the information you need to catch black
mouth salmon in the San Juan Islands
- Information
on where to see wildlife during the weeks ahead.
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| February
2003 - Julie Howard, Engineering Divison, Olympia |
- WDFW
fish research scientist Casey Baldwin interview on
a Lake Roosevelt test fishery and the fact that the
lake offers one of the best winter recreational fisheries
you'll find anywhere in the state.
- Terry
Rudnick, the WDFW Youth Fishing Coordinator with a
how-to feature on how to catch the red rock crab found
in Puget Sound.
- Terry
with other fishing opportunities across Washington
- Winter
is a time for backyard bird feeders. Wildlife biologist
Jeff Lewis has more information.
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| January
2003 - Steve Sherlock, Olympia |
- Mike
Davison, Dist. Wildlife Biologist, and the snow geese
return to the Skagit. Feature also address economic
development issues of wildlife viewing.
- Other
Washington wildlife viewing opportunities.
- A
steelhead fishing adventure on an Olympic peninsula
river with Tony Floor.
- Walleye
research project in eastern Washington, Bruce Bolding,
Inland Fisheries Research.
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| December
2002 - Miriah Wyrich, contracts office, Olympia |
- Record
numbers of chum salmon return to south Puget Sound.
See fish swimming across a Mason County road, which
begs the question, "Why did the salmon cross
the road?"
- WDFW
takes its message to both the kids and adults via
community events. A report from this fall's Wenatchee
River Salmon Festival, Laura Prey, fish bio.
- Holiday
gifts? How about a selection of Washington produced
and processed seafood products? Tony Floor, Fish Program.
Oh yes, Tony paid for the prop.
- An
event at the Columbia Springs Environmental Education
Center, near Vancouver is a backdrop for some comments
about the role fishing plays in our northwest lives.
Dean Sutherland, Clark Public Utilities and Jeff Koenings,
Director WDFW. Jeff is the guy with the glasses
- Holiday
gifts for the wildlife watcher. Chuck Gibilisco, Watchable
Wildllife Mgr.
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| November
2002 - Julie Sturdivant, Safety Office Assistant,
Olympia |
- A
report on what WDFW is doing to check on Chronic Wasting
Disease. An interview with a staff veterinarian, Dr.
Kristin Mansfield
-
Tony Floor, Fish Program, with Rich Eltrich with information
on Puget Sound salmon fishing.
- Terry
Rudnick, Youth Fishing Program Coordinator, fishing
for perch on Lake Washington.
-
A report on the use of net pens on Lake Roosevelt
to supplement the trout fishery.
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| October
2002 - Cathy Cobb, Customer Service, Olympia. |
- A
pond turtle release in the Columbia Gorge, David Anderson,
Dist. Wildlife Biologist
-
WDFW provides kids at the Puyallup Fair a catch 'n
release fish pond. Bonnie Long, Outreach & Education
Coordinator
-
Tony Floor, Fish Program, with Dan Ayers, shellfish
biologist on the fall and winter razor clam outlook
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City of Olympia now has salmon public art display.
Sara LaBorde, Salmon Recovery Coordinator
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| September
2002 - Kelly McAllister, Dist. Wildlife Biologist |
- Dr.
Lisa Shipley, WSU and the mule deer research project
- Fishing
for salmon on the lower Columbia during Sept with
Tony Floor
- Salmon
fishing on the upper Columbia with Heather Bartlett,
Dist. Fish Biologist
- A
WDFW "Go Play Outside" event in Spokane
with program manager Mike Kuttel
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| August
2002 - Kim Elwess, Licensing Program |
- Banding
falcons near Spokane, Howard Ferguson, Wildlife bio
-
Eastern Washington fishing, using a drop shot to catch
bass and then an
interesting night fishery on Loon Lake. Jeff Skriletz,
Warm Water Project Coordinator
and two area tournament anglers
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Salmon fishing prospects for August and September
on the lower Columbia River. Tony Floor, Fish Program.
Also, other state-wide fishing prospects as well.
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| July
2002 - Angelika Hagen-Breaux, fish and wildlife biologist |
- A
report on the captive breeding program for pygmy rabbits.
Dave Hays is interviewed
- A
look a bass fishing in the Potholes area with Steve
Jackson.
-
When fishing, fish safely. A reminder from Terry Rudnick,
WDFW Youth Sport Fishing Coordinator.
-
Our next generation of anglers. A report on a recent
Kids' Fishing event near Spokane with Chris Donley,
fish biologist
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A visit with the home owners under the three that
contains "Eaglecam"
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| June
2002 - Renuka Sivakumar, Licensing Division |
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| May
2002 - Ami Rafine |
- Mt.
Rainier "Elk Lift" (Jack Smith)
- Salmon-in-the
Classroom fish release (James Chandler)
- Coastal
bottom fishing plus other WA fishing opportunities
(Tony Floor)
-
Puget
Sound harbor seal gives birth (Dyanna Lambourn)
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| April
2002 - Gretchen Blatz, wildlife biologist |
- A
new method of feeding elk at one of our wildlife areas.
Story features Jody Taylor and Cindi Confer
- A
first step in hatchery reform. News conference in
Seattle. Jeff Koenings, Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. Norm
Dicks, Gov. Gary Locke, Billy Frank
- All
you ever wanted to know about fishing for walleye
in Grant County. Steve Jackson, fish biologist
- The
spring chinook are back on the lower Columbia. A report
from Tony Floor and Joe Hymer
- Where
to see Washington wildlife during the next few weeks.
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| March
2002 - Christa Manguso |
- Spokane
high school students assist with mule deer study (Madonna
Luers)
- Vehicle
Use Permit changes
- Steelhead
fishing on coastal rivers plus other WA fishing opportunities
(Tony Floor & Mike Schmidt)
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| February
2002 - Yoanna Betsacon |
-
Moose
moves into Spokane neighborhood (Officer Mike
Sprecher)
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Fish
research on Lake Roosevelt (Casey Baldwin)
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2002
Salmon season speculation (Tony Floor)
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Proper
care of bird feeders (Noelle Nordstrom)
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| January
2002 - Jeff Koenings (2001
fishing opportunities special edition) |
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Habitat
projects (Randy Carman)
-
Change
in the approach of fisheries management (Jim Scott)
-
Selective
fishing and its role in sport fishing (Tony Floor)
-
Future
of selective commercial fisheries (Geraldine Vander
Hagen)
-
Economic
impacts due to improved salmon fishing conditions
(Liz Hamilton, Executive Director, NW Sportfishing
Industry Association)
-
Changes
in the operation of Washington's hatchery system
(Lee Blankenship)
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| December
2001 - Misty Brown |
-
Mason
County's Goldsborough Creek opens for salmon migration
(Brett DeMond)
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Snake
River steelhead fishery (Glen Mendel)
-
Tony's
famous smoked salmon recipe (Tony Floor)
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| November
2001 - Noelle Nordstrom |
- Creative
bull trout spawning in Box Canyon Creek (Perry Harvest)
-
WDFW's
participation at the Shelton Oysterfest (Al Rammer)
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Fishing
western Washington rivers for salmon (Tony Floor)
-
Kennedy
Creek Habitat Trail (Dave Gadwa)
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| October
2001 - Dianna Neiswanger |
- Salmon
research project on Green River (Dr. Pete Hahn)
-
Efforts to save pygmy rabbits (Dr. Lisa Shipley, WSU)
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Promotion of "Director's Roundtable" discussions
(Dr. Jeff Koenings, Director)
-
recreational fishing in Grays Harbor, etc. (Tony Floor)
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| September
2001 - Terri Mielke |
-
Eastern
Washington bats field study (Eric Larsen)
-
Goldsbourgh
Dam update (Brett Demond)
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Review
of fall hunting prospects (George Tsukamoto)
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Columbia
River salmon fishing (Tony Floor)
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| August
2001 - A'Lana Ayers |
- Ocean
salmon fisheries (Dr. Jeff Koenings, Director;Tony
Floor)
-
Kids Klassic Fishing/lake openings (J. Whalen; J.
McLellan; B.Peck)
-
Zebra Mussels (Scott Smith)
- Cooperative
effort to solve Mill Creek, Walla Walla water issues
(Mark Grandstaff)
- Update
on pygmy rabbit project (WSU staff)
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| July
2001 - Pat Chapman |
- Goldsborough
dam removal in Mason County (Don Nauer)
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Pygmy
rabbit research (John Musser)
-
Visual
tour of the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area (Dale Swedberg)
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Summer
recreational salmon prospects (Tony Floor)
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| June
2001 - Karen Kloempken |
- WDFW
prepares for drought (Steve Keller)
- WDFW
enforcement recruiting efforts (Tammy Conklin)
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Promoting
fishing to the next generation of anglers (Jim Byrd)
-
Banks
Lake walleye tournament (Steve Jackson)
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Access
sticker needed to use WDFW facilities (Steve Sherlock
and Richard Kessler)
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| May
2001 - Nikki Derringer |
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Capture
and study of Eastern WA mule deer (Woody Myers)
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Eastern
Washington elk capture (Howard Furguson)
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Spring
razor clam harvest (Tony Floor)
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Watchable
wildlife opportunities
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| April
2001 - Adam Couto |
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| March
2001 - Anita Victory |
- WILD
Project; licensing system using the Internet
- Swans
in Grays Harbor County
- Economic
impact of wildlife viewing on local economies
- Speech
to Inland NW Wildlife Council
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| February
2001 - Lisa Harlow |
- Land
swap: old steelhead hatchery for elk habitat (Del
Peterson)
- Eaglecam
update: two nests for 2001 (Chuck Gibilisco)
- Blue
heron rookery repair (Michelle Terhi)
- North
Puget Sound blackmouth fishery (Tony Floor)
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| January
2001 - Altavia Jones |
- Commercial
"tangle net" fishing test (G. Vander Haegen)
- Using
hounds for special cougar hunts (Lt. Rich Mann)
- How-to
report on winter boat maintenance and new year fishing
outlook (Tony Floor)
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| December
2000 - Terra Hegy |
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Salamanders
determine watershed health (Daniel Dugger and Thanh
Ly)
-
"Wildlife
trees" (Ken Bevis)
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How-to
report on Puget Sound squid fishing (Tony Floor)
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Salmon
management (Pat Patillo)
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Holiday
gifts at WDFW regional offices? (Many Snell)
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| November
2000 - Tracy Loveless |
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Endangered
summer chum run (Ed Jouper)
-
Trout
planting in a high alpine lake (Jim Cummins)
-
How-to
report on winter blackmouth fishing in Puget Sound
(Tony Floor)
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Salmon
management (Pat Patillo)
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WDFW's
participation at Shelton's Oysterfest (Al Rammer)
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| October
2000 - Cat Anderson |
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Batcam
(Howard Ferguson)
-
SW
Washington hatchery coho returns (Wolf Dammers)
-
How-to
report on river salmon fishing (Tony Floor)
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Salmon
management (Pat Patillo)
-
Eastern
Washington whitetail deer hunting (Steve Zender)
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| September
2000 - Sean Carrell |
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Columbia
River sturgeon research (John DeVore and Brad Cady)
-
Mason
County dam removal (Jeff Koenings)
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Current
and future fishing prospects (Tony Floor)
-
Salmon
management (Pat Patillo)
-
Columbia
Gorge pond turtles (Jeff Lewis and Harriet Allen)
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| August
2000 - Jane Jenkerson |
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Lake
Washington sockeye sport fishery (Bob Gibbons)
-
Mt.
St. Helens: 20 years (Pat Miller and Brian Calkens)
-
Hanford
range fire (Don Larsen)
-
Burrowing
owl study (Peggy Bartels)
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| July
2000 - Jill Montgomery |
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Eaglecam
(Steve Negri)
-
Great
blue herons (Michelle Tirhi)
-
Chehalis
River smolt trap operation (Dave Seiler)
-
Westport
update (Tony Floor)
|
| June
2000 - Scott Bonar |
-
The
Grays Harbor Shorebird festival with Joe Buchanan,
WDFW biologist; Jeff Wetzel, Hoquiam City Council;
and Dorthy Ashlock, the owner of a local business.
-
The
return of the vox swifts to an Olympia neighborhood
with Noelle Nordstrom, WDFW biologist
-
Crab
research on Hood Canal with biologists Dave Sterritt
and Bill Wood.
-
Tony
Floor’s report is on the recreational crab
harvest.
-
Use
of WDFW access sites now requires a car sticker,
a report from enforcement officer Rich Mann.
|
| May
2000 - Holly Calkins |
-
"North
of Falcon" salmon fishing prospects (Pat Pattillo)
-
Restoring
Puget Sound lingcod stocks (Lee Blankenship and
Tony Floor)
-
Beginning
fishing opportunities for young children (Jim
Owens, C.A.S.T. Foundation)
-
Fishing
event for special needs kids (Stace Kelsey)
|
| April
2000 - Margaret Gordon |
-
Northeastern
WA moose population research (Woody Myers)
-
Wild
turkey planting (Dan Blatt)
-
Lowland
lake trout season opener (Tony Floor and Bob Gibbons)
-
New
catch record card regulations (Shelley Nagle)
-
Watchable
wildlife
|
| March
2000 - Karol McFarlane |
- Herring
study (Steve Burton and Pat McAllister)
- Teaching
the tradition of salmon to 3rd graders. Feature shot
at Ivar's in Seattle as part of the Ivar's corporate
committment to saving salmon
- Current
black mouth fishery in Puget Sound (Tony Floor)
- De-hooking
device is provided to people attending a Puyallup
outdoor show (Jim Bevan and Roger Army)
- 3-year
raptor study (Howard Ferguson)
|
| February
2000 - Barb Christensen |
-
Skagit
County snow geese (Mike Davison)
-
How
funds from personalized license plates are used
(Rocky Beach)
-
Winter
steelhead fishing (Tony Floor and Mike Schmidt)
|
| January
2000 - Victoria
Greenwood |
- Skagit
County Eagle Festival (Mike O'Malley and Skagit county
Commissioner Ted Anderson)
-
Side
channel rehabilitation provides recovery of salmon
habit (Chris Detrick)
-
Aquatic
nuisance species (Scott Smith)
-
Winter
fishing opportunities (Tony Floor)
-
Fall/winter
clam harvest (Doug Simons)
|
|
| 1999
Jan | Feb
| Mar | Apr |
May | Jun | Jul
| Aug | Sep |
Oct | Nov | Dec
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| December
1999 - Lynette Wickett |
-
Enforcement,
property damage and poaching [decoy program] (Alan
Thomas)
-
Fishing
gifts for the holidays (Tony Floor)
-
Watchable
Wildlife Program (Chuck Gibilisco)
|
| November
1999 - Kristi Trevorrow |
-
Razor
clam harvesting (Tony Floor and Doug Simons)
-
Dwindling
coho (Bill Tweit)
-
Ranches
[cattle] and salmon recovery (Bob Burkle)
|
| October
1999 - Lisa Strahle |
-
Restoring
the salmon hatchery program (Paul Seidel)
-
Bull
trout (Eric Anderson)
-
Butterfly
releasing (Ann Potter)
-
Fishing
the Strait of Juan de Fuca (Tony Floor)
|
| September
1999 - Deborah Belcher |
-
New
WDFW scientist positions and science based decision
making (Jeff Koenings)
-
Yakima
River bass and catfish research (Geoff McMichael)
-
Spokane
area songbird data collection project (Howard Ferguson)
-
Marine
ecosystems in Puget Sound, using harbor seals to
determine health of the waters (Steve Jeffries)
-
Lower
Columbia salmon fishing (Tony Floor)
|
| August
1999 - Isabel Van Vladricken |
-
How
to buy bait and use bait fish (Tony Floor)
-
Checking
for coded wire tags (Tammy Conklin)
-
Injured
eaglet rescued (Shelly Ament)
|
| July
1999 - Shelly Snyder |
-
Endangered,
Threatened and Sensitive species (Dave Hays and
Paul Mongillo)
-
Resource
Management (Pat Pattillo)
-
Salmon
fishing (Tony Floor)
-
WDFW,
anglers and private business (Doug Smith, Troutlodge
and Bob Gibbons)
|
| June
1999 - Chuck Ray |
-
Warmwater
fishing (Chad Jackson)
-
Electro
fishing at Moses Lake (Jeff Korth)
-
Ocean
fishing (Tony Floor)
-
Sprague
Lake (Ron Friesz)
|
| May
1999 - Terry Jackson |
| |
| April
1999 - Jera Fazekas |
-
Salmon
Recovery (Jeff Koenings)
-
Washington
Conservation Corps (Steve Sherlock and Jennifer
Belcher)
-
Frogs
(Kelly McAllister)
-
Shellfish
in Puget Sound (Tony Floor)
|
| March
1999 - Lori Salzer |
|
| February
1999 - Madonna Luers |
|
| January
1999 - Rachel
Durkin |
-
Fish
Management and reef netting (Rich Lincoln)
-
Hood
Canal salmon enhancement group (Larry Peck and Sara
LaBorde)
-
Shellfish
enforcement (Mike Censi)
|
|
| 1998
Sep | Oct
| Nov | Dec [ back
to top] |
| December
1998 - Sam Knutson |
-
Woodland
caribou (John Pierce)
-
25th
Anniversary of ESA (Harriet Allen)
-
Fly
fishing on the Yakima River (Bert Cushing)
-
New
licenses (Shelly Nagel)
|
| November
1998 - Sandra Turner |
-
Razor
clam season questions (Doug Simons)
-
Upland
bird hunting and youth mentor hunting (Dave Ware)
-
KXLE
radio station surprise lake fishing at Mattoon Lake
(Keith Wolf)
-
Winter
fishing (Tony Floor)
|
| October
1998 - Noelle Nordstrom |
-
Poaching
shellfish [covered also by Dateline] (Sgt. Dan Brinson)
-
Hunter
Safety (Mik Mikitik)
-
Fall
fishing including dehooking demonstration (Tony
Floor)
-
Vaux's
swifts (Jeff Lewis)
-
Oregon
white oak (Noele Nordstrom)
|
| September
1998 - Steve Pozzanghera |
-
Tri
Cities fishing opener at Columbia Pond which has
been restored by WDFW, tribes and local government
(Keith Wolf and Lisa Pelly)
-
Prairie
Habitat in south Puget Sound, including butterflies
and bird (Dave Hays)
-
Hanford
Reach study on water depth with relationship to
salmon (Rick Watson)
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