The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) wants input on proposed options for 2021 through 2023 hunting seasons. WDFW realizes the importance of public input. Their tasks to implement processes to provide sustainable fishing, hunting, and other recreation opportunities is taken serious.
WDFW Seeks Input
The comment period runs from Aug. 17 to Sept. 15. There are several options to learn about about the changes and provide feedback, including a new method being tested for the first time by text message.
“This process is how we attempt to understand the type of hunting experience our hunters want, and we need your feedback to help us determine the path forward. We’re looking at how we can bring in more participation even as we’re having to contend with current restrictions on public gatherings. We’re grateful to the hunters who already logged in this morning to provide feedback.”
– Anis Aoude, WDFW Game Division Manager
Feedback By Text
- Send a message to 855-925-2801 using just ONE of the following keywords:
- Deer
- Elk
- Small game
- Waterfowl
- Bighorn
- General
- Texting the keyword “bighorn” provides the opportunity to respond to questions about bighorn sheep, boundaries, and mountain goats.
- Using the keyword “general” provides the opportunity to respond to questions about equipment and licensing.
- To provide text feedback on all the given topics, participants must complete one section at a time BEFORE texting in the next keyword.
Virtual WDFW Meetings
A series of virtual public meetings to discuss 2021 to 2023 hunting season options. Attending these events provides the opportunity to ask questions in real-time. The meeting are held from 6-7 p.m. on the following days:
Tuesday, Aug. 25 – Small game, upland game, furbearers
Thursday, Aug. 27 – General, equipment, and licensing
Tuesday, Sept. 1 – Waterfowl
Thursday, Sept. 3 – Elk
Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Deer
Thursday, Sept. 10 – Bighorn sheep, boundaries, and mountain goat
“The proposals are posted on our website for you to review. We’ll provide an overview and answer your questions about these proposals in real-time during our season setting meetings.”
– Anis Aoude, WDFW Game Division Manager
Phone Or Mail
Wildlife Program Customer Service Desk
360-902-2515
Sam Montgomery
samantha.montgomery@dfw.wa.gov
360-688-0721
Mail written comments to:
Wildlife Program
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
PO Box 43200
Olympia, WA 98504
Does your state provide ample feedback opportunities? Do you participate?
