OLYMPIA – The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met virtually Sept. 10 to 11. The Commission heard public input, approved land transactions, and discussed its 2027 meeting schedule.
Thursday, Sept. 10, began with meetings of the Big Tent, Fish, and Wildlife committees. The Big Tent Committee discussed decision-making and future meeting planning. The Fish Committee discussed white sturgeon conservation, Resident Native Trout Fisheries Policy implementation, and purple urchin management. The Wildlife Committee discussed three-year season setting and hunting technology, and cougar management.
The full Commission convened Friday, Sept. 11, with an open public input opportunity. The Commission then approved a suite of land transactions and heard a briefing from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff on a potential disposal of a 2.28-acre property in Pierce County known as Clarks Creek.
The Commission meeting concluded with discussion around its 2027 meeting schedule, meeting debrief, and future meeting planning.
Presentation slides and materials are posted on the Commission agenda. The recording, as well as information about past and future Commission meetings and ways to participate, can be found at WDFW's Commission meetings webpage.
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is a panel appointed by the governor that sets policy for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. WDFW works to preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
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