From the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission - Commission approves hunting rules, defines options for octopus protection

Olympia, Washington – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted 17 new hunting rules and agreed on a range of possible options for providing more protection for Puget Sound’s giant Pacific octopus population during a public meeting April 12-13 in Olympia.

The commission, a nine-member panel appointed by the Governor to set policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), approved the new hunting rules after holding a public hearing March 1 in Moses Lake and reviewing written comments received earlier this year.

One new regulation approved by the commission will allow bow hunters to use electronically illuminated arrow nocks, which can be helpful in finding and retrieving arrows. Other new rules will:

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Maker of NRA's Knife of the Year finds fans at SHOT Show

Las Vegas, Nevada - Fourteen years ago, on the shores of Semiahmoo Bay, Brad Smith was tired of daily grind. Employed by a major sunglass manufacturer, the days had grown long and the work unrewarding. He needed a change.

Reaching back into family history, to the skills and lessons passed on years ago by his grandfather, he left the workplace to pursue what was then a hobby — knife-making. A decision that spurred the creation of Silver Stag Knives.

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Joe Matter, an NRA/USAS Rifle Coach for the West Seattle Totems, has news about his fabulous shooting Thunderbirds from the great state of Washington.

Vashon Island, Washington - The West Seattle/Vashon Thunderbirds have had a busy junior season.

These four girls: 9th Graders Lily Voynick, Corinne Blair, Juniors Emma Carey and Lauren Phillips are one of only a few all girl teams competing nationally. These girls can shoot.

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