Washington

Action Alert: Support the Right to Forage, Hunt and Fish in Washington

Jan 25, 2024 Amber Kornak

Washington Senate Joint Resolution 8208 (SJR 8208) would establish a constitutional right to forage, hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife and fish for Washington’s residents.  The constitutional amendment adds that traditional methods, practices, and procedures…

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Washington Fish & Wildlife Seeking Comments on CWD Sampling Incentives

Oct 4, 2023 Amber Kornak

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting the public to attend a virtual hearing and submit comments on a proposed rule change that would allow WDFW to offer special deer tags as…

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Action Alert: Support An Open and Fair Commission Appointment Process in Washington

Feb 14, 2023 Torin Miller

Washington Senate Bill 5675 (SB 5675) would enhance the existing Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission (Commission) nominations process by establishing a Governor-appointed nominations committee. As in other states, this would add more transparency in the…

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Action Alert: Washington Proposes to Move Columbian Whitetail from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Threatened’

Aug 30, 2022 Torin Miller

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently released its draft status review for the Columbian white-tailed deer and is now seeking public comments on the recommendations. WDFW is recommending re-classifying Columbian white-tailed deer…

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