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Cowlitz commissioners press state Fish and Wildlife on licensing, hatcheries and predator management
Summary
Commissioners spent extensive time criticizing Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife policies, including a 38% license fee increase, reductions in hatchery production, and predator management; they urged more local engagement and accountability and planned to invite agency staff back with more specific answers.
Members of the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners used a general‑business portion of the meeting to press concerns about Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife policy, funding and local impacts.
One commissioner said the department raised fishing and hunting license fees by 38% this year and asked where the revenue is going while hunting and fishing opportunities and hatchery production appear to be decreasing. “Where do we see this 38%? How do we justify that? Where is that money going?” the commissioner asked.
Commissioners criticized what they described…
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