WDFW sets meetings for elk plan

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will conduct three meetings over the next two weeks on its draft plan for managing elk in eastern Washington.

The plan covers elk management in Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Ferry, Lincoln, Whitman, and eastern Okanogan counties. The department is considering changes to hunting seasons to increase the number of elk in eastern Washington.

Meetings will take place from 7 to 9 p.m., Jan. 26, at the Okanogan County Public Utility District, Main Office; Feb. 1, at Center Place, 2426 N. Discovery Place in Spokane Valley; Feb. 2, at the Northeast Washingto...