WDFW seeks public comments

 

August 20, 2020



OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking comments on proposed alternatives for 2021-23 hunting seasons and has scheduled several meetings in August and September to discuss proposals with the public.

The hunting season proposals will be posted Monday, Aug. 17, on WDFW’s website for the public to provide comments. WDFW will accept public comments through Tuesday, Sept. 15.

This year, WDFW has scheduled a series of virtual public meetings by topic to discuss the 2021-23 hunting season alternatives. The meetings are scheduled from 6-7 p.m. on the following dates:

Aug. 20 – Waterfowl

Aug. 25 – Carnivores, small game, upland game, furbearers

Aug. 27 – General and equipment

Sept. 1 – Licensing

Sept. 3 – Elk

Sept. 9 – Deer

Sept. 10 – Mountain goat, bighorn sheep, and boundaries

The public can attend the events and ask questions in real time by clicking on the corresponding link above.

There will be an additional public review process with updated proposals in January 2021. Final recommendations will be presented to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission for adoption in the spring 2021.

Members of the public who have limited or no internet connections may call the Wildlife Program Customer Service Desk at 360-902-2515 to request a print version of the survey. Written comments may be mailed to:

Wildlife Program

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

PO Box 43200

Olympia, WA 98504

 

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