WDFW seeks comments on hunting seasons
By Terry Murry on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
OLYMPIA – Now through March 27, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will accept written public comments on proposed rule changes for 2023-2024 hunting seasons. Proposals in this round of rule making include those related to landowner hunting permits; deer and elk special permits; hunting seasons, areas, and permit quotas for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats; and hunting seasons and regulations for migratory game birds.
The rule-making proposals and comment submission forms are available at https://publicinput.com/hunting-seasons-2023. Written comments may also be submitted via mail to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife – Wildlife Program, PO Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504.
WDFW will also accept public comments on the proposed recommendations at a public hearing on March 27. Those interested in providing verbal comments during the virtual meeting should pre-register at https://publicinput.com/c4261#8.
Pre-registration for public comment closes at 8 a.m. on March 26. WDFW Director Kelly Susewind will issue a decision on the proposed recommendations shortly after the public hearing.
