| 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. |
-
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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