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changes. The rules are direction to man-
Game M nGoef ent GIs0 0H specific to the mainstem agers in defining annual
Columbia River, its salmon fshing seasons ......... '
this weekend's meeting agenda tributaries and lakes in Washington's waters. WHATi Washington Fish and Wildlife Comm~n meeting
within the basin The In addition, the corn- W.tNiS 0a.mitomo SaimiS turday
proposals - which mission will discussthe
AFFREPO - a citizen committee and cover fishing seasons, recruitment for a new
news@masoncoun com the public to develop daffy limits and other director of WDFW. The
draft options for a new rules -- are available current director, Phil
The Washington Fish
and Wildlife Commis-
sion will accept public
comments on draft pol-
icy options for manag-
ing salmon fisheries in
Willapa Bay during a
meeting scheduled Dec.
12-13 in Tumwater.
Also at the two-day
meeting, the commis-
sion will accept public
comments on proposed
changes to sportfishing
rules in the Columbia
River basin and consid-
er adopting a statewide
Game Management
Plan for 2015-2021.
The commission, a
citizen panel appointed
by the governor to set
policy for the Washing-
ton Department of Fish
and Wildlife (WDFW),
will convene at the Cap-
ital Events Center, 6005
Tyee Drive SW. The
meeting is scheduled to
begin at 8:30 a.m. on
Dec. 12 and 8 a.m. the
following day.
An agenda for the
meeting is available
at wdfw.wa.gov/
commission.
Since late October,
state fishery managers
have been working with
policy to address conser-
vation and fishery objec-
tives for Willapa Bay
salmon fisheries.
During the commis-
sion meeting, WDFW
staffwill provide a brief-
ing on the development
of the new draft policy
options and outline ad-
ditional opportunities
for the public to partici-
pate in the refinement
of the proposed policy.
After receiving the
briefing, the commis-
sion will take public
comment on the draft
policy options, which
will be available ear-
ly next week on the
department's web-
site at wdfw.wa.gov/
conservation/fisheries/
willapa_bay_salmord.
The commission is
scheduled to hold an-
other public hearing
on the draft policy op-
tions during its January
meeting, and make a
final decision in Febru-
ary.
A separate public
hearing is also
scheduled during the
upcoming commission
meeting on proposed
sportfishing rule
online at wdfw.wa.gov/
fishing/regulations/
rule_proposals/.
The commission also
will consider adopting
the new six-year Game
Management Plan, which
will be used by the de-
partment to guide man-
agement of hunted spe-
cies and development of
hunting seasons through-
out the state. Key issues
addressed in the draft
plan include hunter re-
cruitment and retention,
hunter access to private
lands and predator/prey
relationships.
The draft 2015-2021
Game Management
Plan is available for
review on WDFW's
website at wdfw.wa.gov/
conservation/game/2015
The website also
includes information on
the development of the
plan.
The commission also
will receive briefings on
the management and
status of the lower Co-
lumbia River sturgeon
population, the Aquatic
Lands Enhancement
Account grants program
and the North of Falcon
policy, which provides
Anderson, announced in
August he is resigning
from his position at the
end of the year.
All The Fun7
J== Our &
To Advertise call
426-4412
Mason County
This
AT THE RANGE
Non-Members Welcome
Memberships Available
December 11, Thursday 6:00 P.M. Winchester .22 Pistol Marksmanship
1130 plus rounds, bring any .22 pistol that's in safe operating condition.
Serf-paced awards program. Build site alignment and trigger control skills and add
patches to your shooting vest. $6.00 members $8.00 non-members.
December 12, Friday 6:00 P.M. Bullseye .22 Pistol Target Shooting
Firing 1O rounds on each of 6 targets from 50 feet. Excellent skill building for
beginners and pros alike. $3.00 for members and $5.00 for non-members. Runs a
little over an hour.
December 13, Saturday 10:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Open Range Day
The indoor range is open to the public, $12.00 per lane. You may share
a lane with another person, one shooter at a time. One paper target included with
fee, more available to purchase at $.25 a piece. Please bring all firearms unloaded
and in a bag or box. Any pistol up to .44 magnum and .22 rifles, some pistol
cartridge carbines ie. 9rm-a .38 special.
December 16, Tuesday 6:00 P.M. PPC Series, a club friendly competition for
beginning to advanced shooters. 48 round count event. You may shoot revolver,
semi-auto, or both in .38 or 9mm and larger. One of MCSA's most popular events.
$6.00 members, $8.00 non-members.
December 18, Thursday 6:00 P.M. Winchester Defensive Pistol Marksmanship
Program Develop shooting skills with your concealed carry firearm. 50 rounds or
more, self paced awards style shooting program. All skill levels welcome..380
caliber and up $6.00 members, $8.00 for non-members.
Coming up:
December 20, 2014 2:00-6:00 P.M. MCSA Christmas Party see the special events
page on our website for particulars.
January 24 & 25, 2015 NRA Range Safety Officer course. $120.00.
10:(X) A.M. to 3:00 P.M. both days. Lunch provided. Space still available.
See our website for more particulars.
Do y~ know the thr~ rd~s d Ipm mfety?
#I Always keep yo~ gun pointed in a safe direction.
#2 Always keep your finger off lhc trigger until ready to shoot.
#3 Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.
MASON COUNTY
SPORTSMAN' S ASSOCIATION
W. 521 Business Park Rd., Shelton
Message Phone 427-1102
www.masoncountysa.com
for the week of December throuc h December 8, 2014
STAFF REPOFrr
news@masoncoun com
The Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accept-
ing grant applications through Feb. 28,
....... 2015 for volunteer that =
-:ltshand wildlife. "
WDFW currently expects from
$1.1 to $1.36 million to be available
for these grants, funded through the
state's Aquatic Land Enhancement
Account (ALEA), beginning July 1,
2015.
Interested persons can apply at alea.
fluidreview.com.
Five major types of projects are
funded through the program, although
others may be considered. These proj-
ect types include habitat restoration,
scientific research/citizen science, pub-
lic education, facility development and
artificial fish production.
Eligible applicants are individual
citizens, non-profit organizations,
schools (including universities), tribes
and political subdivisions of the state
such as conservation districts. For-
profit businesses, and state and federal
agencies are not eligible.
Eligible appikants are:. Indi¢ lual citizens,
non-profit o nlzations, schools (includ'mg
Funds are provided on a cost-reim-
bursement basis and may not be used
for salaries, wages, stipends or ben-
efits. Grantees are required to follow
state purchasing rules and report on
their progress quarterly.
For more information, visit the
ALEA Grant Program website at wdfw.
wa.gov/grants/alea/.
We will close early 0°
at 2 p.m, Friday, Dec. 12.
MASON COUNTY
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THE SUN and THE MOON
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Moonset 12:02pm 12:29pm12:55prn 1:21pm 1:46pm2:14pm2:44pm3:18prn
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