April 30, 2004

• Pomeroy educator named to Fish and Wildlife Commission

April 29, 2004

• Public hearing, formal rule-making process to be held on wild steelhead moratorium
• Pend Oreille River fish to be surveyed May 10-14, 2004
• Low dissolved-oxygen conditions scuttle lingcod, halibut openings on Hood Canal

April 28, 2004

• Regional fisheries enhancement groups playing broader role in salmon recovery
• Final razor clam dig of season proposed in early May
• Lower Columbia River salmon fishing to close May 1, 2004

April 22, 2004

• Agencies complete strategic plan to boost watchable wildlife tourism in Washington

April 16, 2004

• Morning razor clam dig approved on coastal beaches
• Abernathy Creek access area closed to motor vehicles

April 15, 2004

• Park construction delays opening of trout season on Pine Lake

April 12, 2004

• Chance of lifetime fishing and hunting privileges one of several new WDFW license options
• Spring turkey season runs April 15-May 15

April 9, 2004

• Killer whale status report featured on WDFW Science Magazine
• Newman Lake tiger muskie harvest closed April 19, 2004 to May 23, 2004 for scientific study

April 8, 2004

• Buy tickets now for the biggest game in the state: Fishing season opener is April 24, 2004
• Washington's salmon fishing seasons set for 2004
• Most areas of Puget Sound will open to recreational shrimp fishing April 17, 2004

April 6, 2004

• Five elk collared for role in highway-warning system

April 5, 2004

• New fall turkey season, extra deer tags among hunting rules adopted by Commission
• Whirling disease finding highlights importance of fish transport rules

April 3, 2004

• Fish and Wildlife Commission adds killer whales to state's endangered species list

April 2, 2004

• Boat launch on Yakima River temporarily closed