WDFW seeking applications for Game Management Advisory Council positions

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking applications for positions on its Game Management Advisory Council, which advises the Department on issues related to managing hunted species. WDFW Director Kelly Susewind will appoint eight new members to the 18-member council for terms beginning in 2025.

Prospective applicants can find the new member application on WDFW’s Game Management Advisory Council webpage. WDFW is accepting applications through March 14, 2025. Prospective members can mail their applications to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 43141, Olympia, WA 98504-3141; or email a copy to GMAC@dfw.wa.gov.

New advisory council members usually serve six-year terms and should be available for meetings beginning as early as June 2025. Nominees do not have to be affiliated with an organized group. The council holds up to four one-day regular meetings each year, and special meetings may be called as needed.

Advisory groups are a unique opportunity for people to share their knowledge and expertise with the Department. To reduce barriers for people to engage, WDFW offers compensation for advisory group members’ time and reimbursements for childcare, adult care, lodging, meals, and mileage. WDFW is following guidelines from the Office of Equity for advisory group compensation and reimbursements.

Washington residents who serve on advisory groups in a professional role and are otherwise compensated for their involvement are not eligible for compensation. Reimbursement rates are available on the Office of Financial Management’s website. Compensation rates range from $45 for one hour to $200 maximum per day.

All members of the public are invited to apply for WDFW advisory council member positions 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.

For more information, contact Anis Aoude, WDFW game division manager (360-902-2509) or Caitlin Martin, WDFW administrative assistant (360-902-8135).

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.