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Last opening to dig razor clams this week
STAFF REPORT
news@masoncounty.com
Clam diggers can re-
turn to coastal beaches
through Sunday to dig 7:38 p.n.; -1.0 feet; Twin
razor clams during the Harbor, Long Beach,
last of three openings Mocrocls, Copalis.
this month. Feb. 12, Sunday, 8:20
The Washington state p.m.; -0.5 feet; Twin
Department of Fish and
This 'ATVTHe,:kANG00
Non-Members Welcome Memberships
Friday Jan. 31, 6:00 pm Available
Bullseye .22 Pistol 6 targets, runs about an hour.
$3.00 for members $5.00 for non-members 60 rounds
Sunday Feb. 02, 9:00 am
USPCA Match runs into the afternoon
Tuesday Feb. 04, starts at 5:30 pm
PPC league shooting .38/9mm or larger pistol
Revolver friendly, 48 rounds, see website for equipment list
$6.00 for members $8.00 for non-members
Wednesday Feb. 05, 7:00 pm
MCSA General Membership Business Meeting
Public Welcome
****We now have infrared HEAT in the range****
***See our WEBSITE for more information***
Coming up:
Open Range Day 10am-2pm Saturday February 8, 2014
Public welcome to shoot, 2 may share a lane.
$12.00 per lane..221r rifle and/or pistols up to .44 mag.
Other restrictions may apply.
Targets may be purchased at the range, one is provided with fee.
CRSO and BIT Instructor class February 15-16
First Steps Pistol Class March 1, 2014
Firearm and ammunition provided with fee.
Applications and payment information on the club website
Gallery .22 rifle will start up again in March.
Febuary 16, 2014 New Member Orientation
10:00am to 11:30am at the range
MASON COUNTY
SPORTSMAN' S ASSOCIATION
W. 521 Business Park Rd., Shelton
Message Phone 427-1 102 1
www.masoncountysa.com
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Wildlife (WDFW) ap- excellent low tides this
proved the latest dig time around," Ayres
after marine toxin tests said. "Success rates
showed the clams are should be much im-
safe to eat. proved during the next
As in previous open- opener."
ings, all digs are sched- Upcoming digs are
uled on evening tides, scheduled on the follow-
No digging will be al- ing dates, beaches and
lowed on any beach be- low tides:
fore noon.
Dan Ayres, WDFW Jan. 30, Thursday,
shellfish manager, said 6:11 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Twin
conditions for the up- Harbors, Long Beach,
coming dig should be Mocrocks.
much better than during Jan. 31, Friday, 6:55
the last opening in mid- p.m.; -1.4 feet; Twin
January. Harbors, Long Beach,
"The surf has calmed Mocrocks.
down, and we have some Feb. 1, Saturday,
Harbors
Mocrock
Unde
gers ca1
clams p
requirec
15 they
, Long Beach,
S.
: state law, dig-
t take 15 razor
er day and are
to keep the first
dig. Each dig-
ger's clakns must be kept
in a separate container.
• All dlggers ages 15 or
older must have an ap-
plicable 2013-14 fishing
license to harvest razor
clams on any beach. Li-
censes, ranging from a
State plans public workshops for Ea
STAFF REPORT
news@masoncounty.com
The Washington Department
of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will
have a public workshop Feb. 6 to
discuss the development of a new
management plan for the Swan-
son Lakes, Reardan Audubon
Lake, and Revere wildlife areas in
Eastern Washington.
The workshop is scheduled
from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at WDFW's
Eastern Region office, 2315 North
Discovery Place in Spokane Val-
ley. WDFW staff will describe
the planning process and invite
participants to share their views
about how the areas should be
managed and used.
WDFW manages 33
areas across the state, c
ing about 1 million acres
cal fish and wildlife habit
lands include nearly all of
and wildlife species and
found in Washington and
for conservation and recl
Each year they attract
million visitors who hunt, t
observe wildlife in their
environments.
Clay Sprague, WDFW
stern
wildlife
)mpris-
)f criti-
t. The
;he fish
abitats
rovide
'eation.
bout 4
ish and
aatural
Lands
Division Manager, said th Swan-
son Lakes Wildlife Area Manage -
ment Plan is the first of 33 wild-
life area plans statewide that will
be revised over the next tecade.
Plans are revised every six to eight
years to reflect current conditions
and the progress of past activities,
i
three-day razor clam
license to an annual
combination fishing li-
cense, are available on
WDFW's website at fish-
hunt.dfw.wa.gov and
from license vendors
around the state.
One additional razor
clam dig is tentatively
scheduled in late Febru-
ary during a season that
is expected to extend
into spring. For more in-
formation about upcom-
ing digs, see WDFW's
razor clam webpage at
wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/
shellfish/razorclams/
current.html.
Washington areas
and to identify new management
priorities and actions.
He said the plans typically ad-
dress the status of wildlife species
and their habitat, habitat restora-
tion activities, public recreation,
weed management, and other ac-
tivities to meet the department's
mission of preserving, protecting
and perpetuating fish, wildlife
and ecosystems.
Each plan is developed through
a public process that takes about
nine months and includes signifi-
cant public participation.
For more information on
WDFW wildlife areas and the
management planning process,
go to wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_
areas.
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• The Hunter's Recliner, Loveseot & Sofa
• Rustic Dinner Table & Chairs
• Chest Freezer
(always prepared for success!)
• Sturdy Bar & Barstools
• Bean Candles (to put out for company)
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