Opinion
WA Fish and Wildlife Commission has its problems, but we should keep it
The commission structure works in most states. What is missing in Washington are guardrails for Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioners' behavior.
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Report raises possibility of doing away with Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission
After interviewing more than 100 people closely involved with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Fish and ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission Welcomes New Eastern Representative and Reappoints Vice Chair
Governor Inslee appointed Lynn O'Connor and reappointed Tim Ragen to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.
With Increasing Influence from Anti-Hunters, Washington’s Wildlife Commission Is Now ‘Dysfunctional,’ According to a University Report
After prolonged conflict, a new report recommends either eliminating or overhauling the traditional Washington Fish and ...
Ferry County woman named to Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission
A Ferry County woman has been named to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Lynn O’Connor, of Kettle Falls, was ...
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WA state releases tentative smelt dipping days ahead of 1st season with license requirement
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Thursday its tentative schedule for recreational smelt dip net fishing ...
Wolf-livestock conflict hit new high in Washington last year
Tensions over wolf management ran high all year long. In July, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected a WDFW ...
Kirkland police caution pet owners of cougar, coyote sightings
The department posted the warning on Friday, urging owners to supervise their pets while they are outdoors, keep them leashed ...
Washington State Parks announces 12 days in 2025 when Discover Passes won't be needed
The Washington State Discover Pass Program has designated 12 days when a Discover Pass will not be needed to visit state parks and other state lands in 2025. On these days, visitors will not need a ...
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WA tribes crucial to salmon recovery, conservation throughout decades of work with state
Washington state has long been known for its forward-thinking approach in the fight to save salmon, but a key factor ...
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Inslee names Ferry County woman to Fish and Wildlife Commission
A Ferry County woman has been named to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Lynn O’Connor, of Kettle Falls, was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to replace outgoing commissioner Molly Linville. It ...
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Washington releases smelt dipping days ahead of first season with license requirement
Smelt’s annual return from the ocean has long drawn thousands of dip-netters up and down the Cowlitz River. This year, however, the prized tradition will be different.