2023 Spring Black Bear Preproposal CR101
2023 Spring Black Bear Preproposal CR101
The department is considering rule changes to WAC 220-415-080, 2021 Spring black bear special permits, to set season dates and permit numbers for Spring of 2023, as well as potential changes to inspection requirements.
Amendments would be needed to set season dates and permit numbers in order to offer a 2023 spring black bear season. In addition to providing recreational hunting opportunity, a special permit season could assist the department with addressing specific management needs that include, but are not limited to, tree damage on industrial managed timberlands, human-bear conflict and damage, and harvest distribution.
Please refer to the preproposal notice: 2023 Spring Bear CR-101
You may also submit comments via email to 2023SpringBearCR101@PublicInput.comor voicemail to 855-925-2801 project code 4328.
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