| 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 |
-
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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