Summary of proposed rule
The department is considering rulemaking to amend requirements in the coastal and Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fisheries.
Scope and rationale for proposed rule
In order to enhance fishery monitoring and risk reduction for marine life entanglements, the Department is developing new and amendments rules. These new measures accomplish conservation objectives and improve enforceability of current rules.
The scope of the rule changes may occur in WAC chapter 220-340.
Documents
Public hearing
Was held on March 20-22, 2025.
Hybrid meeting - In person in Kennewick (Tri-Cities), WA and by webinar.
Location TBD
And online via Zoom Webinar:
Information on how to register to testify at the public hearing is available at:
http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission.meetings, or contact the Commission office at 360-902-2267.
For more information
For questions, please contact Kelly Henderson at Kelly.Henderson@dfw.wa.gov.
Public comments
To view submited comments, please visit the Commerical Dungeness Crab public engagement page.
WDFW hosted a virtual town hall on the proposed changes Feb. 26, 2025. The meeting recording is available below. Review the PowerPoint presentation (PDF) used in the town hall.