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Associations: Washington State Sportsmen's Council, 1001 Fourth and Pike Bldg., Seattle, comprising 132 clubs, supplies information on 90 per cent of State associations and recreational clubs. The Mountaineers, 214 Rialto Bldg., Seattle. Olympicans, Henderson Bldg., Bremerton. Ski and yacht clubs at various cities (see Cities). Forest Fire Season: April 15 to October 15. During season, some forest sections entirely closed. Campers in State and National Forest areas, except at designated campgrounds, must be equipped with shovel, bucket, and axe; permits must be obtained for campfires. Fires must be extin- guished before camp is abandoned. Forest Headquarters: Snoqualmie National Forest, Federal Bldg., Seattle; ranger stations, North Bend, Skykomish, Mineral, Parkway, Naches. Wenatchee National Forest, P.O. Bldg., Wenatchee; ranger stations, Entiat and Leavenworth. Chelan National Forest, Okanogan; ranger stations, Winthrop, Conconully, Twisp, Mazama, Chelan, and Stehekin. Columbia National Forest, P.O. Bldg., Vancouver; ranger stations, Carson, Randle, Spirit Lake, Trout Lake, and Packwood. Colville National Forest, P.O. Bldg., Republic; ranger stations, Tonas- ket, Republic, Kettle Falls. Mount Baker National Forest, P.O. Bldg., Bellingham; ranger stations, Darrington, Glacier, Sauk, Marblemount, Granite Falls, and Concrete. Olympic National Forest, P.O. Bldg., Olympia; ranger stations, Port Angeles, Quilcene, Hoodsport, and Quinault. Kaniksu National Forest, P.O. Bldg., Sand Point, Idaho; ranger stations, Ione, Newport, and Colville, Washington. Umatilla National Forest, P.O. Bldg., Pendleton, Oregon; ranger stations, Walla Walla, Pomeroy, Dayton, and Ukiah, Washington. Information, regu- lations, and fire permits available at forest headquarters and ranger stations. Fish and Game Laws: Laws filed by State Fish and Game Commission annually; open season and bag limits vary. (Pamphlet of laws, obtainable at all sporting goods stores, includes open seasons, bag limits, and excep- tions). License Fees: Hunting and fishing: resident $3 (State), $1.50 (county); nonresident, $25 (State); alien, $25 (State). Fishing: resident, $5 (State); nonresident, $5 (State), $3 (county); alien, $5 (county). Nonresident must hold permit to carry firearms in order to
