WDFW seeks delegation to finalize CWD‑related rule changes for captive cervids
Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Agency staff proposed removing outdated 'pre‑1992' language, carving the deleterious exotic wildlife rule into separate chapters, and requiring postmortem CWD testing for captive cervids; committee members signaled support to draft a delegation motion to the director.
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Department staff told the wildlife committee they are preparing rule changes related to chronic wasting disease (CWD) and captive cervids and asked whether technical rulemaking should be delegated to the director.
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