State pushes digital license

RITZVILLE – In many rural areas of Eastern Washington, cellphone service is limited and even non-existent.

Nonetheless, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife is planning to encourage all hunters and fishermen to have a digital license.

Beginning July 8, the state said it will print hunting and fishing licenses on paper. Instead, the agency plans said it will ask sportsmen to carry a digital license on smartphones. The licenses will be available through the agency webpage or through a digital application.

“Following in the footsteps of fish and wildlife agencies across the country, this shi...