Archived rule-making petitions have been decided by either the Fish and Wildlife Commission or the Director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife or have been withdrawn by the petitioner.
For information on all current petitions, visit the current rule-making petitions page.
Received: Dec 19, 2022
Status: Denied
The petition requested the WDFW Commission to “immediately begin Rule Making for the 2023 and future year(s) Spring Black Bear Management Hunts”.
Petition: Thomsen Petition (PDF)
Received: Nov 7, 2022
Status: Withdrawn
The petition requested the WDFW Commission amend WAC 200-300-160 (2)(C) to state that “Weight may not be attached below, to, or less than 12 inches above a lure or bait."
Petition: Liden Petition (PDF)
Received: Jun 25, 2022
Status: Denied
Petitioner requested that WAC 220-413-030 be amended “to be more in line with the current Idaho Roadkill and Salvage rules.”
Petition: Thomsen Roadkill Petition (PDF)
Received: Apr 25, 2022
Status: Withdrawn
Petitioner requested an immediate rule change to allow recreational fishing for non-spot shrimp when spot shrimp is not open.
Petition: Moe - Shrimp Rule Change Petition (PDF)
Received: Apr 5, 2022
Status: Denied
Petitioner requested that WAC 220-414-100 be amended to “allow seniors (65+) to use crossbows during archery season.”
Petition: Beekman Crossbow Petition (PDF)
Received: Feb 9, 2022
Status: Denied
Petitioner requested amendment to WAC-220-660-300 and WAC 220-660-305 “to allow use of motorized mining equipment, including but not limited to recirculating systems, which involve no need for an HPA or discharge to waters of the state.”
Petition: Peterson Motorized Mining Petition (PDF)
Received: Feb 5, 2022
Status: Withdrawn
Petitioner requested that a rule be amended to allow electronic devices (decoys and calls) during late Snow Goose hunting season.
Petition: Aichele Goose Petition (PDF)
Received: Jan 14, 2022
Status: Denied
Petitioner requested to amend WAC 220-414-030, to make it unlawful to hunt for deer and elk while using any type of bait, scents, or attractants, either natural or artificial to delay the onset of CWD in Washington and certainly reduce the spread once it is detected.
Petition: Ross Petition - Unlawful Baiting (PDF)
Initiated rule making: Chronic Wasting Disease
Received: Jan 10, 2022
Status: Granted
The petitioner requested that the rule be amended to open the Chelan River from Chelan P.U.D safety barrier to powerhouse at Chelan Lake to be open for catch and release only.
Petition: Bean Petition - Chelan River (PDF)
Initiated rule making: Petition Chelan River Fishing
