Spring bear hunts, fishing and more on tap

OLYMPIA — The state Fish and Wildlife Commission is expected to consider approving a land transaction and hear updates on a wide variety of topics during its Dec. 3-5 virtual commission meeting.

The commission will begin with fish and wildlife committee meetings at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, discussing hatchery reform policies, spring bear hunts, grazing policies and fire response on publicly owned lands managed by the agency.

The commission convenes again Friday, beginning at 10 a.m., and will consider transferring 175 acres of land from Washington State Parks to the state Department of Fish a...