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Public commenters press commission on ethics, wolves and salmon policy
Summary
Public commenters at the March 14, 2026 meeting accused some commissioners of ethics violations, urged stronger protections for wolves and southern resident killer whales, and urged better public access to predator-prey study results; commissioners noted the comments and directed staff follow-ups.
Dozens of members of the public addressed the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission on March 14, 2026 in Walla Walla, pressing the panel on commissioner conduct, wolf protections, salmon policy and other issues.
Douglas Bose of Skagit County told commissioners he questioned their ethics and singled out a sitting commissioner by role for allegedly not using state equipment for state business while under an ethics investigation, saying such conduct should lead to removal if basic duties are not upheld. Chair (role label) interrupted to ask commenters to avoid personal attacks, and the public comment period continued with a mix of calls for conservation and defense of hunting traditions.
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