Washington wildlife commission

WDFW is seeking public input on a number of proposed changes to recreational fishing rules around the state; the comment period closes Dec.

Translation limitations and disclaimer. Celebrate Bat Week, Oct Learn more. Gourmet wild mushrooms popping up for fall Life Outdoors blog. The Commission will hold Wildlife and Fish committee meetings on Oct. On Friday, Oct. WDFW proposes to transfer a 0. The property has the only parking area that serves the adjacent Snohomish County-owned parcel and would allow the County to manage both properties for public recreation and resource conservation. The second proposed land transaction is to relinquish an invalid foot-wide fishing easement on the Samish River in Skagit County.

The Commission is conducting a review of the Willapa Bay Salmon Management Policy with the intent to conclude in Translation limitations and disclaimer. In addition to concerns about black bears, the conservation groups raised concerns about the transparency of the process to approve spring black bear hunts.

Last December, during a tension-filled commission hearing, conservationists called for an end to the special spring permits. However, commissioners said the rule change was meant to approve amendments to the hunt, including season dates, permit numbers, and inspection data clarifications.

The December meeting was not a hearing on the hunt itself, said commissioner Don McIsaac. However, eliminating hunts could be a legitimate consideration for the commission, he said.

Commissioner Barbara Baker agreed that questions about the spring bear hunt should be considered. She noted finding a correct venue and time to discuss the hunt could be a struggle. A year later, conservation groups said the commissioners never had those discussions. Public information is essential to thoroughly evaluate whether the spring bear hunt is justified, Loebs Davis said. At least 12 conservation groups requested a delay to the scheduled public hearings on the spring bear hunt.

The groups would like the hearing to take place after the Fish and Wildlife Department and commission study whether the hunt should continue. Hall unsuccessfully sued the department to stop the spring bear hunt season.