State celebrates Hunting and Fishing Day, virtually

OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day all month long with a virtual event in September.

Each day, Fish and Wildlife will release a new event or activity.

The first week of September’s activities highlighted amphibians, pollinators, salmon, archery, hunter education, elk, and turkeys.

Opportunities spanned from do-it-yourself activities like making a turkey call and backyard pollinator activities to video demonstrations about hunter education.

“We hope that families will join us in learning about the outdoors and follow along with u...