Archived rule-making petitions

Archived rule-making petitions have been decided by either the Fish and Wildlife Commission or the Director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife or have been withdrawn by the petitioner.

For information on all current petitions, visit our current rule-making petitions page.

  • Petition to revert the Kokanee Salmon limit at Yale Reservoir back to 16 fish.

    Received: Mar 27, 2025

    Status: Withdrawn

    The petitioner is requesting that the Kokanee Salmon limit at the Yale Reservoir revert back to 16 fish or greater depending on WDFW fisheries biologists recommendations.

    Due date: May 26, 2025

    Petition: Kokanee Salmon limit in Yale Reservoir (PDF)

  • Petition to begin rulemaking for the return of the Washington State Spring Black Bear hunting season

    Received: Feb 10, 2025

    Status: Denied

    Petitioner is requesting the Department to being rulemaking for the return of the Washington State Spring Black Bear hunting season.

    Due date: April 11, 2025

    Petition: Spring Black Bear Hunting Season (PDF)

  • Petition: Allow fishing on portions of the Stillaguamish River from a floating device

    Received: Jan 21, 2025

    Status: Withdrawn

    The petitioner is asking the Department to allow fishing from a floating device on the Stillaguamish River, North Fork from highway 530 Bridge at mile post 28.8 to French Creek. 

    Due date: March 22, 2025

    Petition: Stillaguamish River fishing from a floating device (PDF)