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WDFW NEWS RELEASE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov/
January 23, 2009
Contact: WDFW Wildlife Program, (360) 902-2515
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WDFW seeks public comments on
proposed 2009-11 hunting seasons [/align] OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on proposed recommendations for the 2009-11 hunting seasons.
Through Feb. 20, WDFW will accept written comments from the public to help finalize proposed hunting rules and regulations for 2009-11 hunting seasons. The proposals are available for review at
http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/seasonsetting/ .
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, which sets policy for WDFW, will also take public comment on the proposed recommendations at its March 6-7 meeting in Ellensburg. Final commission action is scheduled to take place at the April 3-4 meeting in Olympia.
The hunting season recommendations, which were developed after extensive public involvement, are also based on the objectives and strategies contained in the new 2009-15 Game Management Plan (
http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/management/2009-2015/ ), said Dave Ware, WDFW game manager.
"We appreciate the input we've received over the past months and encourage everyone interested in the 2009-11 hunting seasons to review and comment on the proposed rules before final action is taken," Ware said.
Comments can be emailed to
[email protected] or mailed to WDFW-Wildlife Program, attn: Hunting Season Comments, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091.
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