Fishing rules proposed for Washington
A package of 2007-2008 Washington sport fishing rule proposals has been released for comment through Nov. 3 by the Fish and Wildlife Department.
Proposed changes include:
“Requiring knotless nets in waters only open to fly-fishing.
“Allowing the use of electric motors on most lakes only open to fly-fishing.
“Prohibit anglers from fishing from a boat with a motor on Medical Lake.
“Restricting use of lead sinkers, half-ounce or less, in Ferry and Swan lakes in Ferry County, Pierre Lake in Stevens County and Bonaparte Lake in Okanogan County to reduce lead poisoning risk for loons that frequent those lakes.
“Change Deer Lake season and bag limits to promote catching of mackinaw and help restore kokanee.
All 39 proposed rules for freshwater and saltwater fisheries are available on the agency’s Web site at http://wdfw.wa.gov. For printed copies, call (360) 902-2700.
Rich Landers
MOUNT SPOKANE PARK
XC skiers prepare trails
Nordic skiers are looking for more volunteers to clear trails next Sunday at Mount Spokane to prepare for the ski season. Meet 9 a.m. at Selkirk Lodge.
Info: Art Bookstrom, 624-9667.
Rich Landers
CLIMBING
Mountaineers to speak
David Coombs of Spokane will recount several of his climb to showcase two classic styles of mountaineering expeditions in a free slide program Monday, 7 p.m. at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland.
“Small teams in the Alaskan wilderness, including an alpine-style ascent of the Cassin Ridge, “one of the most sought-after big mountain ascents in the world.”
“Big-team complex climbs, such as the first ascent of Mount Everest’s East (Kangshung) Face by a twelve-man American team in 1983. Coomb’s slides, many of which appeared in National Geographic, emphasize the unprecedented teamwork involved on this never-repeated climb.
Two climbing-related programs also are scheduled this week at REI:
Thursday, 7 p.m.: “50 Hikes for Eastern Washington’s Highest Mountains,” by James P. Johnson.
Saturday, 6 p.m.: “Trekking in the Land of the Thunder Dragon (Bhutan),” by John Roskelley.
Rich Landers
NAVIGATION
Get GPS basics
Introductions to using the Global Positioning System navigation units are scheduled on Tuesday at two Spokane-area locations:
Sportsman’s Warehouse, next to Spokane Valley Mall, 6 p.m.
REI, 1125 N. Monroe, at 7 p.m.
Rich Landers