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Thursday, July 1 O, 2014 -Mason County Journal- Page B-5
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STAFF REPORT
news@masoncoun corn
Anglers will get a second chance to catch up to
1,600 hatchery-reared summer steelhead moving
through the Cowlitz River, thanks to a partnership
between Tacoma Power and the Washington Depart-
ment of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
Starting this week, Tacoma Power was scheduled
to begin a recycling program for steelhead returning
to the Cowlitz Salmon Hatchery, operated by WDFW.
Tacoma Power and the WDFW will equally share the
cost of the program.
Tacoma Power will transport and release 1,600
fish downstream at the I-5 boat launch, giving an-
glers another shot at catching summer steelhead.
Before undertaking the program, WDFW con-
tracted with the U.S. Geological Survey to conduct
a two-year study to determine, in part, how often
recycled hatchery steelhead released in the lower
Cowlitz stray into small tributary streams, where
they could compete with wild steelhead. The study
showed hatchery steelhead rarely moved into these
smaller streams in the lower Cowlitz.
"We're excited to provide additional opportuni-
ties for steelhead fishing while remaining true to our
commitment to protect and conserve wild steelhead,"
said Cindy LeFleur, WDFW regional fish manager.
The recycle study was funded through fees paid
into the Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead En-
dorsement program. Anglers who fish for salmon and
steelhead in the Columbia River and its tributaries
pay an annual fee in addition to their fishing licenses.
During July and August, up to 1,600 hatchery
summer steelhead will be captured at the hatchery,
marked to show they are being recycled, and released
STAFF REPORT
news@masoncounty com
The one-tenth mile Madison
Falls Trail in Olympic National
Park's Elwha Valley will be closed
to public entry for three weeks.
Park trail crews and volunteers
will make significant improvements
to the trail, including construction of
a new rock retaining wall, installa-
tion of new railings and trail surface
and revegetation of the work area.
The trail was dosed July 7.
This project, along with several
others, is made possible through a
$50,000 grant from the Washing-
ton's National Park Fund awarded
earlier this year.
'q~re are very grateful to the
Washington's National Park Fund
for their support of trails in Olym-
pic National Park," Olympic Na-
tional Park Superintendent Sarah
Creachbaum said. "The Madison
Falls Trail is one of the most popu-
lar and accessible trails in the park
- this project allows us to provide
continued access for visitors of all
mobility levels."
The Madison Falls Trail is
wheelchair and stroller accessible
and culminates in views of the 60-
foot Madison Falls.
The small picnic area and accessi-
ble restroom located at the Madison
Falls Trailhead will remain open.
Restrooms and short walk-
ing trails are also available in and
around the Elwha Campground, lo-
cated a short distance away within
the park.
For more information on visiting
Olympic National Park and current
conditions of park roads, camp-
ground and other facilities, people
may consult the Olympic National
Park website at www.nps.gov/olym.
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons
Madison Falls Trail will be
closed until late July.
back into the lower Cowlitz, where they can migrate
up the stretch of river for a second time.
"Tacoma Power funds the majority of the monitor-
ing and evaluation work in the lower Cowlitz," said
Keith Underwood, Tacoma Power natural resources
manager. "This work will be used to measure any bio-
logical risks associated with this program."
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Non-Members Welcome
AT THE RANGE Memberships Available
July 10, Thursday Winchester .22 Pistol Marksmanship
100 plus rounds Any .22 pistol in safe operating condition.
Self-paced awards based program. $6.00 members $8.00 non-members.
July 11, Friday 6:00 pm Bullseye .22 Pistol at 50 feet on 6 targets.
Skill building at it's finest. Shoot runs about an hour, 60 rounds.
$3.00 for members $5.00 for non-members
July 12, Saturday 10:00 am- 2:00 pln Open Range Day
The indoor range is open to the public, $12.00 per lane. You may share a lane with
another person, one shooting at a time. One paper target with fee, more available to
purchase at $.25 a piece. Please bring all firearms unloaded and in a bag or box.
July 15, Tuesday 6:00 P.M. Action Pistol League
Move and shoot for .38 special, 9ram, and up. 48 rounds on a mix of targets, awards
after 5 matches. This is a very popular event at the range, $6.00 for members and
$8.00 for non-members. Spectators are welcome, bring eye and ear protection.
July I0, Thursday Wmcbester Defensive Pistol Marksmanship Program
Develop shooting skills with your concealed carry and]or home protection firearm.
60 rounds or more, self paced awards style shooting program.
$6.00 members, $8.00 for non-members.
COMING UP:
August 2, 10:00 am-3:30 pm First Steps Pistol Class.
Firearm and ammunition provided. Applications and payment information on the
club website. Don't put off sending in an application, classes fill fast. $50.00 per
person.
July 19-20, Range Safety Officer Class 10 am- 3 pm
$100 for members $120 for non-members. This 9 hour class over two days
is intended to develop NRA Certified Range Safety Officers who possess the
knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising
safe shooting activities and range operations.
We have fund raising gun raffles, tickets are $2.00 per ticket.
See the Ruger Camp rifle or American Classic 1911 and buy
tickets at Renegade Guns in Shelton, they are open 10am-5pm
Monday-Friday or contact a club member.
Didyou know: Kathy Jackson, national author and hand gun trainer, will be giving
an hour talk at 6:00 pm at our August 5th meeting in the PUD 3 meeting room.
Kathy is considered an expert in concealed carry and personal protection, she
specializes in empowering women.
MASON COUNTY
SPORTSMAN' S ASSOCIATION
W. 521 Business Park Rd., Shelton
Message Phone 427-1102 In
www.masoncountysa.comlib
for the week of July 10 through July 17, 2014
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• Rustic Dinner Table & Chairs
• Chest Freezer
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• Sturdy Bar & Barstools
• Bean Candles (to put out for company)
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THE SUN and THE MOON
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Moonset 3:48am4:51am6:01am.7:17am8:35am9:52am11:08am 12:20pm
Full moon July 12, third quarter July 18
Tidal Information courtesy NOAA I Astronomical Data courtesy U.S. Naval Observatory
