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either the Fish and Wildlife Commission or the Director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife or have been withdrawn by the petitioner.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.
Granted
Petition to change the Yellow Perch limit on Fish Lake
Received: Jan 22, 2024
The petitioner is requesting that the limit for Yellow Perch on Fish Lake be changed from 25 to no limit.
Petition: Petition to change the Yellow Perch limit on Fish Lake (PDF)
Denied
Petition to begin rulemaking to Create Eastside and Westside Deer Tags
Received: Jan 29, 2024
The petitioner is requesting the Commission begin rulemaking to create Eastside and Westside deer tags, requiring deer hunters to choose between the Eastside and Westside of the state, just like elk tags are sold.
Petition: Petition to begin Rulemaking to Create Eastside and Westside Deer Tags (PDF)
Petition: Steelhead Bait Ban and Date Changes
Received: Jan 16, 2024
Petitioners are requesting that the Commission change regulations to ban the use of bait in all rivers and tributaries in the Puget Sound and delay the opening of the fishing season until mid-June in Puget Sound Rivers.
Petition: Petition: Steelhead Bait Ban and Date Changes (PDF)
Withdrawn
Petition to amend the Wildlife Control Operator Certification Program
Received: Jan 16, 2024
The petitioner is requesting the Commission amend the Wildlife Control Operator (WCO) certification program to include additional training and another level of certification that will allow WCOs to respond to wildlife conflicts involving ungulates and predators.
Petition: Petition: Amend Wildlife Control Operator Certification Program (PDF)