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Commission directs staff to begin rulemaking to clarify 'caught in the act' wolf WAC
Summary
Following a gubernatorial letter and recent petitions, the commission directed staff to file a CR101 intent notice to begin rulemaking on WAC language about taking wolves attacking domestic animals (the "caught in the act" provision) and related definitions. Commissioners debated scope and sequencing with other livestock‑related rules.
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission on Feb. 13 directed staff to initiate rulemaking to clarify WAC language about taking wolves attacking domestic animals, commonly described as the “caught in the act” provision.
Background: Staff summarized prior rule development, the department’s prior rulemaking in 2020–21, later petitions and an appeal to the governor. In January, the governor sent a letter asking the department to consider rulemaking that would clarify how and when lethal removal may occur and whether a removal protocol should be codified. Staff presented the existing WAC…
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