WDFW Commission Meeting – NARN Wolf Petition

The first part of the agenda will include a Commissioner workshop on Southern Resident Orcas management and population dynamics, especially in relation to hatcheries. See the first agenda here: https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/meetings/2023/8sep2023-agenda-special-hatchery-workshop

The second part of the agenda will include commissioner decisions on implementing a new spring Bear hunt, a year round Cougar hunting season, amendments to the Cougar management removal permit.

Please note, the Wolf protection rule has been withdrawn and will be discussed by the commission at a later meeting. The petition will be resubmitted. See the second agenda here: https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/meetings/2023/8sep2023-agenda-special-commission

There is no opportunity for public comment during this special meeting. However, you can contact the commissioners with any concerns you may have regarding these agenda items by emailing commission@dfw.wa.gov.

September’s regular meeting will take place on the 28th-30th, agenda to be released by the department closer to the meeting. Location TBD. 

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Meeting is virtual!