Wildfires always frightening, but now deadly, too

Wildfires have always been a frightening concern, but now the several fires in Washington State have turned deadly as well. We think of the heartbreak involved with the loss of life, but also with the loss of structures and animals, cattle, horses and pets.

The wildlife has suffered, too, for sure. With everything else going on, we figure the deer, elk, bear and other wildlife have been left to survive on their own. It will be interesting to see what is going to happen after the fires are out and winter approaches.

Rains will allow fresh grass to grow in the burned areas and help with wildlife management. Otherwise the critters may become a pest during a harsh winter.

One thing remains a mystery to us and we are going to turn it into a suggestion; Scan your precious photos and documents, store on CDs or other electric means, make extra copies and store at least one copy in the family safety deposit box. Sending the photos in this manner to other family members, so several people have all of the photos and documents, will assure those items will be available in the future.

Leftover from last week under waterfowl seasons set

The Fish and Wildlife Commission did not take action on a proposal that would have required hunters to pass a new goose identification test before receiving authorization to hunt in Goose Management Areas 2A and 2B. Instead, the current testing requirements to hunt in those two areas will remain effect for this season.