WDFW's 2024 Supplemental Budget Request

This is the 2024 Supplemental Budget Request for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department), as approved by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Our mission is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities. Our deep commitment to our mission is tied to each of our strategic goals and guides our budget request.

The Department manages more than 1 million acres of land, including over 30 wildlife areas and nearly 500 water access areas. More than 31 million people visited WDFW-managed lands in 2020 alone. Washington's fish and wildlife resources are central to the economy of the state. In Washington, all outdoor activities contribute $12.3 billion to the economy each year and provide over 114,000 jobs for its residents.

We have developed this request to maintain current service levels and to deal with high priority budget and policy challenges we face after the development of the 2023-25 biennial budget. The Department has limited our requests to activities central to protection and preservation of the state’s fish and wildlife resources and recreational opportunities.