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Wildlife officials outlined a tiered fee proposal they say will stabilise funding, while hunters warned the changes could shrink resident participation.
The covered bays and new gravel pads are nearly finished, with a public reopening expected before the end of the season.
Experienced Northwest hikers and range instructors weigh in on weight, weather and responsibility in the alpine backcountry.
Distributors reported thinner inventories at the case level, with several Northwest shops limiting purchases per customer.
The decision leaves several municipal restrictions in an uncertain position and has already prompted at least two councils to pause enforcement.
Air quality advisories have cancelled matches and shortened practice sessions across the region. Instructors explain how to read the day.
Wildlife managers issued seasonal guidance as herds moved onto coastal headlands popular with hikers and photographers.
