Open Entry Commercial Licenses: Wholesale Licenses These licenses are not limited by moratorium.
ANADROMOUS
FISH BUYER/DEALER
Authorizes the purchasing or selling of steelhead,
trout and other anadromous game fish harvested
by treaty fishermen lawfully exercising fishing
rights.
DIRECT
RETAIL ENDORSEMENT
Allows the fisherman to land and sell their catch
or harvest in Washington state to anyone other
than a licensed wholesale dealer within or outside
the state. Must have a salmon, crab or sturgeon
license to be eligible for this endorsement.
FISH
BUYER
Authorizes the buying and selling of food fish and
shellfish at wholesale as a representative of a
wholesale dealer.
WHOLESALE DEALER
A Washington state business engaging in the commercial
processing of food fish or shellfish, including
Custom canning and/or processing
of personal use food fish or shellfish
Wholesale buying and/or brokering
of food fish or shellfish
Commercial manufacturing or preparation
of fertilizer, oil, meal, caviar, fish bait or
other by-products from food fish or shellfish
A business employing a fish buyer
Applications
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Please follow the directions printed
on the form, and return your application and appropriate
fees to:
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501-1091
ATTN: License Division
