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WA Rev Code § 77.04.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.04 - Department of Fish and Wildlife.|77.04.170 - Funding for fish stock protection or recovery programs—Prioritization and selection process requirements—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.

RCW 77.04.170 Funding for fish stock protection or recovery programs—Prioritization and selection process requirements—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.In administering programs funded with moneys from the capital budget related to protection or recovery of fish stocks, the department shall incorporate the environmental benefits of a project into its prioritization and selection process. The department shall also develop appropriate outcome-focused performance measures to be used both for management and performance assessment of the program. To the extent possible, the department should coordinate its performance measure system with other natural resource-related agencies as defined in RCW 43.41.270. The department shall consult with affected interest groups in implementing this section.[ 2001 c 227 § 11.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2001 c 227: See note following RCW 43.41.270.
WA Rev Code § 77.08.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.08 - General Terms Defined.|77.08.020 - "Game fish" defined.

RCW 77.08.020 "Game fish" defined.(1) As used in this title or rules of the commission, "game fish" means those species of the class Osteichthyes that shall not be fished for except as authorized by rule of the commission and includes:Scientific NameCommon NameAmbloplites rupestrisrock bassCoregonus clupeaformislake white fishIctalurus furcatusblue catfishIctalurus melasblack bullheadIctalurus natalisyellow bullheadIctalurus nebulosusbrown bullheadIctalurus punctatuschannel catfishLepomis cyanellusgreen sunfishLepomis gibbosuspumpkinseedLepomis gulosuswarmouthLepomis macrochirusbluegillLota lotaburbot or freshwater lingMicropterus dolomieuismallmouth bassMicropterus salmoideslargemouth bassOncorhynchus nerka (in its landlocked form)kokanee or silver troutPerca flavescensyellow perchPomixis annulariswhite crappiePomixis nigromaculatusblack crappieProsopium williamsonimountain white fishOncorhynchus aquabonitagolden troutOncorhynchus clarkiicutthroat troutOncorhynchus mykissrainbow or steelhead troutSalmo salar (in its landlocked form)Atlantic salmonSalmo truttabrown troutSalvelinus fontinaliseastern brook troutSalvelinus malmaDolly Varden troutSalvelinus namaycushlake troutStizostedion vitreumWalleyeThymallus articusarctic grayling(2) Private sector cultured aquatic products as defined in RCW 15.85.020 are not game fish.[ 1989 c 218 § 2; 1985 c 457 § 21; 1980 c 78 § 10; 1969 ex.s. c 19 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.08.020. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 10; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-20.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.08.022 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.08 - General Terms Defined.|77.08.022 - "Food fish" defined.

RCW 77.08.022 "Food fish" defined."Food fish" means those species of the classes Osteichthyes, Agnatha, and Chondrichthyes that have been classified and that shall not be fished for except as authorized by rule of the commission. The term "food fish" includes all stages of development and the bodily parts of food fish species.[ 2000 c 107 § 208.]
WA Rev Code § 77.08.024 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.08 - General Terms Defined.|77.08.024 - "Salmon" defined.

RCW 77.08.024 "Salmon" defined."Salmon" means all species of the genus Oncorhynchus, except those classified as game fish in RCW 77.08.020, and includes:Scientific NameCommon NameOncorhynchus tshawytschaChinook salmonOncorhynchus kisutchCoho salmonOncorhynchus ketaChum salmonOncorhynchus gorbuschaPink salmonOncorhynchus nerkaSockeye salmon[ 2000 c 107 § 209.]
WA Rev Code § 77.08.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.08 - General Terms Defined.|77.08.030 - "Big game" defined.

RCW 77.08.030 "Big game" defined.As used in this title or rules of the commission, "big game" means the following species:Scientific NameCommon NameCervus canadensiselk or wapitiOdocoileus hemionusblacktail deer or mule deerOdocoileus virginianuswhitetail deerAlces americanamooseOreamnos americanusmountain goatRangifer cariboucaribouOvis canadensismountain sheepAntilocapra americanapronghorn antelopeFelis concolorcougar or mountain lionEuarctos americanablack bearUrsus horribilisgrizzly bear[ 1980 c 78 § 11; 1971 ex.s. c 166 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.08.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.08 - General Terms Defined.|77.08.045 - Migratory waterfowl terms defined.

RCW 77.08.045 Migratory waterfowl terms defined.As used in this title or rules adopted pursuant to this title:(1) "Migratory waterfowl" means members of the family Anatidae, including brants, ducks, geese, and swans;(2) "Migratory bird" means migratory waterfowl and coots, snipe, doves, and band-tailed pigeon;(3) "Migratory bird permit" means the permit that is required by RCW 77.32.350 to be in the possession of all persons to hunt migratory birds; and(4) "Prints and artwork" means replicas of the original stamp design that are sold to the general public. Prints and artwork are not to be construed to be the migratory bird permit that is required by RCW 77.32.350. Artwork may be any facsimile of the original stamp design, including color renditions, metal duplications, or any other kind of design.[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 17; 2011 c 339 § 2; 1998 c 191 § 31; 1987 c 506 § 12; 1985 c 243 § 2.]NOTES:Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2011 c 339 § 2 and by 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 17, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 21: See note following RCW 72.23.025.Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.Effective date—1998 c 191: See note following RCW 77.32.050.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.08.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.08 - General Terms Defined.|77.08.075 - "Resident" defined.

RCW 77.08.075 "Resident" defined.For the purposes of this title or rules adopted under this title, "resident" means:(1) A natural person who has maintained a permanent place of abode within the state for at least ninety days immediately preceding an application for a license, has established by formal evidence an intent to continue residing within the state, is not licensed to hunt or fish as a resident in another state or country, and is not receiving resident benefits of another state or country.(a) For purposes of this section, "permanent place of abode" means a residence in this state that a person maintains for personal use.(b) A natural person can demonstrate that the person has maintained a permanent place of abode in Washington by showing that the person:(i) Uses a Washington state address for federal income tax or state tax purposes;(ii) Designates this state as the person's residence for obtaining eligibility to hold a public office or for judicial actions;(iii) Is a registered voter in the state of Washington; or(iv) Is a custodial parent with a child attending prekindergarten, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, or high school in this state.(c) A natural person can demonstrate the intent to continue residing within the state by showing that he or she:(i) Has a valid Washington state driver's license; or(ii) Has a valid Washington state identification card, if the person is not eligible for a Washington state driver's license; and(iii) Has registered the person's vehicle or vehicles in Washington state;(2) The spouse of a member of the United States armed forces if the member qualifies as a resident under subsection (1), (3), or (4) of this section, or a natural person age eighteen or younger who does not qualify as a resident under subsection (1) of this section, but who has a parent or legal guardian who qualifies as a resident under subsection (1), (3), or (4) of this section;(3) A member of the United States armed forces temporarily stationed in Washington state on predeployment orders. A copy of the person's military orders is required to meet this condition;(4) An active duty, nonretired member of the United States armed forces who is permanently stationed in Washington or who designates Washington on his or her military "state of legal residence certificate" or enlistment or reenlistment documents. A copy of the person's "state of legal residence certificate" or enlistment or reenlistment documents is required to meet the conditions of this subsection.[ 2014 c 48 § 2; 2012 c 176 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 77.08.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.08 - General Terms Defined.|77.08.900 - Construction—Title applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 77.08.900 Construction—Title applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.For the purposes of this title, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.[ 2009 c 521 § 183.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.010 - Limitation on prohibiting fishing with bait or artificial lures.

RCW 77.12.010 Limitation on prohibiting fishing with bait or artificial lures.The commission shall not adopt rules that categorically prohibit fishing with bait or artificial lures in streams, rivers, beaver ponds, and lakes except that the commission may adopt rules and regulations restricting fishing methods upon a determination by the director that an individual body of water or part thereof clearly requires a fishing method prohibition to conserve or enhance the fisheries resource or to provide selected fishing alternatives.[ 2000 c 107 § 210; 1985 c 438 § 1; 1980 c 78 § 12; 1977 c 74 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.010. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-21.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.020 - Wildlife to be classified.

RCW 77.12.020 Wildlife to be classified.(1) The director shall investigate the habits and distribution of the various species of wildlife native to or adaptable to the habitats of the state. The commission shall determine whether a species should be managed by the department and, if so, classify it under this section.(2) The commission may classify by rule wild animals as game animals and game animals as fur-bearing animals.(3) The commission may classify by rule wild birds as game birds or predatory birds. All wild birds not otherwise classified are protected wildlife.(4) In addition to those species listed in RCW 77.08.020, the commission may classify by rule as game fish other species of the class Osteichthyes that are commonly found in fresh water except those classified as food fish by the director.(5) The director may recommend to the commission that a species of wildlife should not be hunted or fished. The commission may designate species of wildlife as protected.(6) If the director determines that a species of wildlife is seriously threatened with extinction in the state of Washington, the director may request its designation as an endangered species. The commission may designate an endangered species.(7) If the director determines that a species of the animal kingdom, not native to Washington, is dangerous to the environment or wildlife of the state, the director may request its designation as deleterious exotic wildlife. The commission may designate deleterious exotic wildlife.(8) Upon recommendation by the director, the commission may develop a work plan to eradicate native aquatic species that threaten human health. Priority shall be given to water bodies that the department of health has classified as representing a threat to human health based on the presence of a native aquatic species.[ 2014 c 202 § 302; 2002 c 281 § 3; 1994 c 264 § 53; 1987 c 506 § 13; 1980 c 78 § 13; 1969 ex.s. c 18 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.020. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 12; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-22.]NOTES:Findings—2014 c 202: See note following RCW 77.135.010.Purpose—2002 c 281: See note following RCW 77.08.010.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.031 - Llamas and alpacas.

RCW 77.12.031 Llamas and alpacas.The authority of the department does not extend to preventing, controlling, or suppressing diseases in llamas or alpacas or to controlling the movement or sale of llamas or alpacas.This section shall not be construed as granting or denying authority to the department to prevent, control, or suppress diseases in any animals other than llamas and alpacas.[ 1994 c 264 § 54; 1993 c 80 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.035 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.035 - Protection of grizzly bears—Limitation on transplantation or introduction—Negotiations with federal and state agencies.

RCW 77.12.035 Protection of grizzly bears—Limitation on transplantation or introduction—Negotiations with federal and state agencies.The commission shall protect grizzly bears and develop management programs on publicly owned lands that will encourage the natural regeneration of grizzly bears in areas with suitable habitat. Grizzly bears shall not be transplanted or introduced into the state. Only grizzly bears that are native to Washington state may be utilized by the department for management programs. The department is directed to fully participate in all discussions and negotiations with federal and state agencies relating to grizzly bear management and shall fully communicate, support, and implement the policies of this section.[ 2000 c 107 § 211; 1995 c 370 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.037 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.037 - Acquisition, use, and management of property—Condemnation—When authorized.

RCW 77.12.037 Acquisition, use, and management of property—Condemnation—When authorized.The commission may acquire by gift, easement, purchase, lease, or condemnation lands, buildings, water rights, rights-of-way, or other necessary property, and construct and maintain necessary facilities for purposes consistent with this title. The commission may authorize the director to acquire property under this section, but the power of condemnation may only be exercised by the director when an appropriation has been made by the legislature for the acquisition of a specific property, except to clear title and acquire access rights-of-way.The commission may sell, lease, convey, or grant concessions upon real or personal property under the control of the department.[ 2000 c 107 § 4; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 23 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 9; 1955 c 212 § 1; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.040. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 7(2); Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-206(2). Formerly RCW 75.08.040.]NOTES:Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.Tidelands reserved for recreational use and taking of fish and shellfish: RCW 79.125.740, 79.125.750.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.038 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.038 - Notification requirements.

RCW 77.12.038 Notification requirements.Actions under this chapter are subject to the notification requirements of RCW 43.17.400.[ 2007 c 62 § 8.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—2007 c 62: See notes following RCW 43.17.400.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.039 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.039 - Acceptance of funds or property for damage claims or conservation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife resources.

RCW 77.12.039 Acceptance of funds or property for damage claims or conservation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife resources.The director may accept money or real property from persons under conditions requiring the use of the property or money for the protection, rehabilitation, preservation, or conservation of the state wildlife, fish, and shellfish resources, or in settlement of claims for damages to wildlife, fish, and shellfish resources. The director shall only accept real property useful for the protection, rehabilitation, preservation, or conservation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife resources.[ 2001 c 253 § 11; 2000 c 107 § 5; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 24 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 11; 1955 c 12 § 75.16.050. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 51; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-325. Formerly RCW 75.08.045, 75.16.050.]NOTES:Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.043 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.043 - Contracts and agreements for propagation of fish or shellfish.

RCW 77.12.043 Contracts and agreements for propagation of fish or shellfish.(1) The director may enter into contracts and agreements with a person to secure fish or shellfish or for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities for the propagation of fish or shellfish.(2) The director may enter into contracts and agreements to procure from private aquaculturists fish or shellfish with which to stock state waters.[ 2001 c 253 § 12; 1985 c 458 § 7; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 13; 1955 c 12 § 75.16.070. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 53; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-327. Formerly RCW 75.08.065, 75.16.070.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.045 - Territorial authority of commission—Adoption of federal regulations and rules of fisheries commissions and compacts.

RCW 77.12.045 Territorial authority of commission—Adoption of federal regulations and rules of fisheries commissions and compacts.Consistent with federal law, the commission's authority extends to all areas and waters within the territorial boundaries of the state, to the offshore waters, and to the concurrent waters of the Columbia river.Consistent with federal law, the commission's authority extends to fishing in offshore waters by residents of this state.The commission may adopt rules consistent with the regulations adopted by the United States department of commerce for the offshore waters. The commission may adopt rules consistent with the recommendations or regulations of the Pacific marine fisheries commission, Columbia river compact, the Pacific salmon commission as provided in chapter 77.75 RCW, or the international Pacific halibut commission.[ 2001 c 253 § 13; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 10 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1989 c 130 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 14; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.070. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-205, part. Formerly RCW 75.08.070.]NOTES:Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.058 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.058 - Pollinator habitat.

RCW 77.12.058 Pollinator habitat.(1) The department must implement practices necessary to maintain pollinator habitat on department-owned and managed agricultural and grazing lands where practicable.(2) The department must evaluate various restoration techniques with the goal of improving habitat for native pollinators. The department must update its riparian habitat recommendations to encourage development of pollinator habitat where practicable when making habitat improvements or for riparian restoration.(3) For the purposes of this section, "pollinator habitat" means an area of land that is or may be developed as habitat beneficial for the feeding, nesting, and reproduction of all pollinators, including honey bees, as determined by the department.[ 2021 c 278 § 8; 2019 c 353 § 8.]NOTES:Purpose—Intent—2021 c 278: See note following RCW 43.23.320.Findings—Intent—2019 c 353: See note following RCW 43.23.300.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.068 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.068 - Dissemination of information about RCW 77.15.740 and responsible wildlife viewing.

RCW 77.12.068 Dissemination of information about RCW 77.15.740 and responsible wildlife viewing.The department and the state parks and recreation commission shall disseminate information about RCW 77.15.740, whale and wildlife viewing guidelines, and other responsible wildlife viewing messages to educate Washington's citizens on how to reduce the risk of disturbing southern resident orca whales. The department and the state parks and recreation commission must, at minimum, disseminate this information on their internet sites and through appropriate agency publications, brochures, and other information sources. The department and the state parks and recreation commission shall also attempt to reach the state's boating community by coordinating with appropriate state and nongovernmental entities to provide this information at marinas, boat shows, boat dealers, during boating safety training courses, and in conjunction with vessel registration or licensing.[ 2008 c 225 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2008 c 225: See notes following RCW 77.15.740.