The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will begin accepting applications Dec. 1 from individuals and groups seeking financial support for volunteer projects that benefit fish and wildlife.

Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA) grants provide cost reimbursement for volunteer projects that support fish, wildlife and their habitats, improve access to the outdoors, collect and disseminate fish and wildlife science and educate the public about resource conservation.

The grants will be awarded for projects undertaken between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.

Applications must be received by Feb. 28, 2008. Application materials are available on WDFW's website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/volunter/vol-7.htm or by calling the department at (360) 902-2700.

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First Time Deer Hunt in Saskatchewan
It was the morning of Nov 24, 2007. Having discussed the night before that Coralee would have first shooting rights if we saw anything we liked, we set out for what would be one exciting morning that would carry out to the day I'm writing this. As we set out in the morning there was a light fog hovering in the air. We went out to one of my favorite spots north of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan.