Importation of dead non-resident wildlife and special closures

Rule-making status: Permanent

The department is considering rule changes to WAC 220-413-030 Importation and retention of dead nonresident wildlife and WAC 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas.

Public comments

The comment period for this proposal closed on September 15, 2021. No comments were received during the comment period.

Public hearing

September 16-18, 2021, 8:00 AM via webinar
Listen to the Commission Meeting audio recording.

The Meeting Agenda can be found here.

For more information

Please visit WDFW's Chronic Wasting Disease webpage for more information.

Staff Contact:  heather.bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov

Assistance for language translation, alternate format or reasonable accommodation:
Contact Title VI/ADA Compliance Coordinator  
Phone: (360) 902-2349, TTY 1-800-833-6388 OR 711  
Email: Title6@dfw.wa.gov

Importation of dead non-resident wildlife and special closures - Timeline

  • November 8, 2021

    Rule Making Order (CR-103) Filed

    Rule becomes effective 31 days after filing.

  • October 22, 2021

    Rule is Adopted

    Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts rule.

  • September 18-22, 2021

    Public Hearing

    All public comments received are considered.

  • August 3, 2021

    Rule Proposal (CR-102) Filed

    Public comment period for rule making begins. The public is encouraged to comment at this time.

  • May 3, 2021

    Preproposal (CR-101) Filed

    Agency announces that it is considering rule proposal development.

  • December 10, 2020

    First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Identified in Ohio

    Sample was collected in Ohio white-tailed deer tissue sample.

December 2020