Turkey seasons cause double take

Noticed in the Washington State Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons pamphlet and also Washington's 2013 Big Game hunting Seasons and Regulations: Turkey:

GMUs 105-142 Sept. 21 - Oct. 11; Two beardless turkeys (in addition to other fall turkey harvest).

GMUs 101, 124-154, 162-186 Sept. 21 - Oct. 11; One either sex turkey (in addition to other fall turkey harvest).

OK, do you see the possibility? Look for the answer and more about these seasons in next week's outdoor column.

Master hunter open enrollment period

The next open enrollment period for the Master Hunter Permit Program will begin Jan. 1, 2014 and remain open through Feb. 15, 2014.

This is a chance to get a head start on some of the requirements. The first is to begin working on your volunteer hours by helping with specific projects listed on the master hunter webpage or by obtaining approval from appropriate Fish and Wildlife field staff for work meeting the criteria listed on the Conservation Projects section of the webpage. A minimum of 20 hours are required to be certified.

Written proof of volunteer work done during calendar year 2013 must be kept. On a one-time basis, your volunteer time, even though put in during 2013, will be accepted if you apply for certification during the 2014 open enrollment period.

Questions about this process can be directed toward me at 762-5158.