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Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts new Game Management Plan after heated public debate
Summary
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to adopt a new Game Management Plan (GMP) on Feb. 13, 2026, after an extended public comment period and commission debate over SEPA review, data quality and monitoring. The plan is advisory and staff say future rulemaking will implement specific seasons and limits.
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission on Feb. 13 adopted a new Game Management Plan intended to guide management of hunted species and inform future rulemaking.
The 17‑chapter plan, presented by Game Division Manager Anis Audi, is billed by staff as a high‑level, living guidance document rather than an immediate change to seasons or bag limits. Audi told the commission the plan is “a guidance document mostly for internal guidance when we are trying to manage hunted species,” and that future rulemaking and SEPA review would follow as needed.
Why it matters: The GMP will be the primary, statewide framework the department uses to prioritize monitoring, set management objectives and frame future hunting season rulemaking. Several conservation…
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