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 |
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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 pro
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