Public invited to Jan. 9 virtual town hall on resident native trout harvest management

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hosting an online public meeting Jan. 9, 2025, to share its first draft of the resident native trout harvest management policy (PDF) and hear public feedback. This is the third public town hall on the new policy, designed to increase public participation opportunities in policy development. 

Anglers and anyone interested in the ongoing development of the resident native trout harvest management policy are welcome to attend this public meeting Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be recorded. Future public input opportunities will be available on the WDFW native trout policy webpage as the policy development proceeds. 

“The draft policy prioritizes science-based conservation principles while providing diverse and sustainable fishing opportunity,” said Steve Caromile, WDFW’s inland fish program manager. “We’ve listened to public feedback throughout this process and look forward to continued conversations about the draft during the January town hall.”

Members of the public can register to participate in the virtual Jan. 9 meeting. Pre-registration is required for all. For more information on this and other upcoming virtual town halls, or to provide comments or suggestions online, please visit wdfw.wa.gov/events.

All members of the public are invited to share their perspectives and participate in WDFW public feedback opportunities regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, language proficiency, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, or basis of disability.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.