WDFW Waterfowl Advisory Group

Please see Additional Information section below for Special Topic Sessions.

WWAG in-person meeting: Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Yakima WA.

The WDFW Waterfowl Advisory Group (WWAG) was formed by WDFW in early 2003 to increase citizen involvement in the management of Washington's diverse waterfowl resources. This group has up to 20 members from a broad representation of waterfowl hunters throughout the state. Semiannual meetings are scheduled to provide advice to the department on a variety of topics, including planned expenditures of state migratory bird stamp revenues on wetland enhancements and acquisitions, waterfowl seasons and regulations, public access, and other topics.

Wood duck on log — Wood Duck male (drake) loafing on log. *Dennis Werlau*

New WWAG posted.

Director Kelly Susewind appointed 20 members to the WDFW Waterfowl Advisory Group for three-year terms beginning August 1, 2023.

At the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, we celebrate diverse individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives. All are welcome to participate in our processes regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.

Contacts and member info

Members

2023-2026 WDFW Waterfowl Advisory Group roster (PDF)

Guidelines

WDFW Advisory Group Handbook (PDF)

Contacts

Kyle Spragens
Waterfowl Section Manager
kyle.spragens@dfw.wa.gov
360-902-2515

Mission statement

The mission of the Waterfowl Advisory Group is to serve as a liaison between the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the waterfowling community.

Purposes

To provide input on and review the expenditures of the state migratory bird stamp revenues.
To educate the waterfowling community on how the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife uses state migratory bird stamp revenues both in process and purpose.
To explain and educate the waterfowling community about the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's waterfowl management purpose and policy.
To serve as representatives of the waterfowling community to provide input to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on waterfowl and other migratory game bird related concerns.
To provide advice to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife on a variety of waterfowl and other migratory bird related topics like seasons, public access and other related topics.

Image

Photo by Photo by Richard Eltrich

Meeting calendar

Agendas will be available approximately one week prior to the next meeting.

Date	Location	Meeting materials
9:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., April 6, 2024	Yakima, WA Prompt: Doing Things Differently	Agenda (PDF)
April 8, 2023	Ellensburg, hybrid meeting	Agenda to come
6:30 - 8 p.m., March 1, 2022	Virtual Meeting (6:30pm-8:00pm) Prompt: Sea Duck status and concerns & brant season structure. Overview, Discussion and Recommendations	Agenda (PDF) Prompt and Discussion Points (PDF)
June 29, 2021	Virtual Meeting (6:00pm- 8:00pm) Prompt: Waterfowl-WAG 2021-2023 Duck Stamp Project List Overview, Discussion and Recommendations	Prompt and Overview (PDF)
Dec. 7, 2020	Virtual Meeting (1:00pm - 2:30pm) Prompt: Does the Waterfowl Advisory Group recommend providing comment on the restoration alternatives proposed by WDFW on the Skagit Wildlife Area - Island Unit?	Prompt and Discussion Points (PDF) Recommendation - Submitted Comment Letter (PDF)
March 28, 2020	Cancelled due to COVID-19 in-person gathering restrictions.	Agenda (Meeting Cancelled) (PDF)
April 13, 2019	North Bend	Agenda (PDF) meeting minutes (PDF)
April 8, 2017	Ellensburg	Agenda (PDF) meeting minutes (PDF)
April 2, 2016	Ellensburg	Agenda (PDF) meeting minutes (PDF)
Aug. 1, 2015	Ellensburg	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
March 28, 2015	North Bend	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
June 28, 2014	North Bend	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
June 29, 2013	North Bend	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
June 16, 2012	North Bend	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
July 23, 2011	Moses Lake	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
July 24, 2010	Moses Lake	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
Aug. 1, 2009	Moses Lake	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
March 28, 2009	North Bend	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
Aug. 2, 2008	Moses Lake	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
March 29, 2008	North Bend	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
July 28, 2007	Moses Lake	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
March 31, 2007	North Bend	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
July 22, 2006	Moses Lake	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
May 6, 2006	North Bend	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
July 23, 2005	Moses Lake	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
April 2, 2005	North Bend	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
July 10, 2004	Moses Lake	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
March 27, 2004	North Bend	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
June 28, 2003	Cle Elum	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)
May 3, 2003	Cle Elum	Agenda to come meeting minutes (PDF)

Additional information

The provided presentations offer insights to frequently asked questions regarding waterfowl ecology, conservation, and management, and offer considerations relevant to Washington state.

SPECIAL TOPICS SESSION#1: Waterfowl Seasons Primer

Special topics session #2: Duck and goose seasons

Special Topics Session #3 Sea Duck and Brant Seasons