Hunters and anglers in Washington need to pay attention to the calendar. A number of important dates are coming in the next week or so.
Tuesday is important because it marks the start of the new licensing year for fishing and hunting in the state.
Tuesday is important because it marks the start of the new licensing year for fishing and hunting in the state.
Not counting dealer fees, the resident adult freshwater fishing license is $21.90; saltwater is $20.26; shellfish/seaweed is $10.95; and a combination license is $42.16. Resident hunting licenses vary with package options, ranging from a small-game license at $32.85 to a deer/elk/cougar/bear combination license for $72.27.
Most annual licenses include a Department of Fish and Wildlife vehicle-use permit, which gives the bearer access to more than 600 recreational access sites the agency has throughout the state. Sold separately, the annual permit costs $10.95.
You can get your license by calling toll-free 1-866-246-9453 or go to fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/ for information on license sales on the Web. A list of license vendors is available at wdfw.wa.gov/lic/vendors/vendors.htm.
Here are a few other dates to keep in mind during the coming weeks:
Monday: This is the deadline for deer and elk hunters to enter their name in a drawing for this year's multiple-season hunt. Winners of the drawing will be eligible to purchase a special permit allowing them to participate in archery, muzzleloader and modern-firearm general hunting seasons for deer or elk in 2008. Applications to enter the drawing cost $5.48 and can be purchased at an authorized license dealer or by calling 1-866-246-9453.
Tuesday: Members of the public can comment on this year's proposed salmon fishing seasons during the second North of Falcon meeting in Lynnwood. For more information, see the department's North of Falcon Web site at wdfw.wa.gov/fish/northfalcon.
April 10: Sportfishing for halibut will open in most areas of Puget Sound (marine areas 6-11 and 13). These fisheries will be open five days a week, Thursday through Monday.
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