WDFW seeks comments on hunting rules proposals

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public comments on proposed recommendations for the 2019-20 hunting seasons.

Written comments will be accepted Jan. 23 through Feb. 13. Comments will be used to help finalize hunting rules and regulations proposed for the upcoming year. The proposals and comment forms will be posted on the department’s website at wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/seasonsetting/.

Most of the proposals address minor changes in special permit levels and hunting area descriptions proposed since the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the state’s latest three-year hunting package in 2018, according to an agency release

“We encourage everyone interested in the upcoming hunting seasons to check the proposed changes and send us your comments,” said Anis Aoude, game division manager.

The commission will also accept public comments on the proposed recommendations at its March 1-2 meeting in Spokane. Final action by the commission is scheduled at a public meeting April 5-6 in Olympia.