Fish And Wildlife Seeks Input Concerning Seasons, Bag Limits

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking suggestions for possible adjustments to hunting seasons and bag limits for 1996-1999.

To request a recommendation proposal form, call (360) 902-2515. Comments are due by Nov. 15.

The Washington Wildlife Commission will discuss these proposals at its Dec. 9 meeting in Everett. Public meetings will be scheduled next summer before final regulations are adopted.

Boating fees fall

Boaters in the Coulee Dam Recreation Area can now pick up discounted permits for the remainder of the year. The annual boat launch permit, which normally costs $30 is now available for $20 and allows unlimited launchings at any National Park Service boat launching facility on Lake Roosevelt through Dec. 31, 1995.

The weekly fee of $6, good up to seven days from the date of purchase is unaffected by this discount.

Annual permits may be purchased at Coulee Dam Headquarters, the Kettle Falls Ranger Station, or the Fort Spokane Ranger Station, Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Info: (509) 633-9441.

Logan pass closes

Those planning a scenic drive through Glacier National Park this weekend, need to call ahead. Going-to-the-Sun Road has been temporarily closed due to snow accumulation, high winds and hazardous winter conditions.

Park personnel will reassess the road this morning to determine if it will be reopened again this season. The Logan Pass section of the road, between the Loop and Jackson Glacier Overlook was originally scheduled to close for the season on Monday at 8 a.m. Info: (406) 888-5441.

Cutthroat symposium

Fisheries experts from all over the world will be meeting this week in Reedsport, Ore., to discuss the dwindling decline of the Sea-Run Cutthroat Trout in the Pacific Northwest.

According to studies conducted throughout the Northwest, wild populations of sea-run Cutthroats have undergone serious declines over the past 20 to 30 years.

The symposium takes place today through Saturday. The keynote speaker will be Bill Bradley, former President of the Oregon State Senate.

Comments requested

Montana anglers with comments about the new fishing regulation proposals for the 1996 and 1997 seasons need to speak up this month.

Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commissioners adopted tentative fishing regulations in September and will take comments until Oct. 31. The Commission will vote on the final fishing rules at its November meeting.

Copies of the tentative regulations along with instructions for commenting to the Commission are available at the FWP Region 4 office in Giant Springs State Park just outside Great Falls. Info: (406) 454-3441.

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