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WA Rev Code § 77.12.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.240 - Authority to take wildlife—Disposition.

RCW 77.12.240 Authority to take wildlife—Disposition.(1) The department may authorize the removal or killing of wildlife that is destroying or injuring property, or when it is necessary for wildlife management or research.(2) The department shall dispose of wildlife taken or possessed by them under this title in the manner determined by the director to be in the best interest of the state. Proceeds from sales shall be deposited in the state treasury to be credited to the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3).[ 2020 c 148 § 11; 2009 c 333 § 63; 1989 c 197 § 1; 1987 c 506 § 33; 1980 c 78 § 41; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.240. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 33; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-43.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Effective date—Application—2009 c 333 §§ 53-66: See notes following RCW 77.36.010.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 § 77.12.262 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.262 - Fish and wildlife officers compensation insurance—Medical aid.

RCW 77.12.262 Fish and wildlife officers compensation insurance—Medical aid.The director shall provide compensation insurance for fish and wildlife officers, insuring these employees against injury or death in the performance of enforcement duties not covered under the workers' compensation act of the state. The beneficiaries and the compensation and benefits under the compensation insurance shall be the same as provided in chapter 51.32 RCW, and the compensation insurance also shall provide for medical aid and hospitalization to the extent and amount as provided in RCW 51.36.010 and 51.36.020.[ 2000 c 107 § 8; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 20; 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 73; 1953 c 207 § 14. Formerly RCW 75.08.206, 43.25.047.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1971 ex.s. c 289: See RCW 51.98.060 and 51.98.070.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.264 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.264 - Fish and wildlife officers—Relieved from active duty when injured—Compensation.

RCW 77.12.264 Fish and wildlife officers—Relieved from active duty when injured—Compensation.The director shall relieve from active duty fish and wildlife officers who are injured in the performance of their official duties to such an extent as to be incapable of active service. While relieved from active duty, the employees shall receive one-half of their salary less any compensation received through the provisions of RCW 41.26.470, 41.40.200, 41.40.220, and 77.12.262.[ 2006 c 39 § 2; 2001 c 253 § 18; 2000 c 107 § 9; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 22; 1957 c 216 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.08.208, 75.08.024.]NOTES:Effective date—2006 c 39: See note following RCW 41.26.470.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.266 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.266 - Relocation or introduction of wolves, coyotes, lynx, bobcats, and other big game—Notice and public hearing.

RCW 77.12.266 Relocation or introduction of wolves, coyotes, lynx, bobcats, and other big game—Notice and public hearing.(1) The department must provide notice and hold a public hearing prior to department personnel relocating or introducing any wolves, coyotes, lynx, bobcats, and animals defined as big game in RCW 77.08.030, where the action is intended for population enhancement.(2)(a) The notice of the public hearing must be made at least thirty days prior to the date of the hearing. The notice must state the public hearing date, time, and location, and provide a brief explanation of the department's proposed action. The brief explanation must include the species of wildlife, the estimated number of animals, the general location where the wildlife will be released, and the potential range the wildlife is likely to roam.(b) A press release of the notice of the public hearing must be sent to media outlets providing news services to the communities that are likely to be impacted by the wildlife's presence. The notice of the public hearing must be posted on the department's website, and if possible, posted on a local government or community website near where the wildlife will be relocated or introduced; and be provided in writing to the town, city, or county legislative members and the mayor or county executive of any location that is likely to be impacted by the presence of the wildlife.(3) The public hearing must be open to the public and held within the community most likely to be impacted by the presence of the relocated or introduced wildlife. The presiding official or department personnel must present information explaining the department's proposed actions and related management of the wildlife in sufficient detail to provide an understanding of the reasons for the proposed movement and potential impacts of the action in or near the community. The hearing must be conducted by the presiding official to afford interested persons the opportunity to present comments. Written or electronic submissions will also be accepted and included in the department's hearing record.[ 2018 c 212 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.272 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.272 - Elk hoof disease—Program to monitor and assess causes of and potential solutions for—Washington State University college of veterinary medicine designated as state lead.

RCW 77.12.272 Elk hoof disease—Program to monitor and assess causes of and potential solutions for—Washington State University college of veterinary medicine designated as state lead.Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the legislature designates Washington State University college of veterinary medicine as the state lead in developing a program to monitor and assess causes of and potential solutions for elk hoof disease. The college must establish an elk monitoring system in southwest Washington in order to carry out this mission. In conducting this work, the college must work collaboratively with entities including the department, the state veterinarian, and any tribes with interest in participating. The college must provide regular updates, at minimum on an annual basis, to the appropriate committees of the legislature and the commission on its findings, program needs, and any recommendations.[ 2017 c 159 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Required rule making—2017 c 159: See notes following RCW 77.12.047.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.275 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.275 - Agreements with department of defense.

RCW 77.12.275 Agreements with department of defense.The commission may negotiate agreements with the United States department of defense to coordinate fishing in state waters over which the department of defense has assumed control.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 7 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 8; 1955 c 12 § 75.08.025. Prior: 1953 c 207 § 11. Formerly RCW 75.08.025.]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 § 77.12.285 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.285 - Agreements with United States to protect Columbia river fish—Fish cultural stations and protective devices.

RCW 77.12.285 Agreements with United States to protect Columbia river fish—Fish cultural stations and protective devices.(1) The commission may enter into agreements with and receive funds from the United States for the construction, maintenance, and operation of fish cultural stations, laboratories, and devices in the Columbia river basin for improvement of feeding and spawning conditions for fish, for the protection of migratory fish from irrigation projects and for facilitating free migration of fish over obstructions.(2) The director and the department may acquire by gift, purchase, lease, easement, or condemnation the use of lands where the construction or improvement is to be carried on by the United States.[ 2000 c 107 § 6; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 8 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 23; 1987 c 506 § 94; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 12; 1955 c 12 § 75.16.060. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 52; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-326. Formerly RCW 75.08.055, 75.16.060.]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.Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.320 - Agreements for purposes related to fish, shellfish, and wildlife—Acceptance of compensation, gifts, grants—Indemnification.

RCW 77.12.320 Agreements for purposes related to fish, shellfish, and wildlife—Acceptance of compensation, gifts, grants—Indemnification.(1) The commission may make agreements with persons, political subdivisions of this state, or the United States or its agencies or instrumentalities, regarding fish, shellfish, and wildlife-oriented recreation and the propagation, protection, conservation, and control of fish, shellfish, and wildlife.(2) The director may make written agreements with the owners or lessees of real or personal property to provide for the use of the property for fish, shellfish, and wildlife-oriented recreation. The director may adopt rules governing the conduct of persons in or on the real property.(3) The director may accept compensation for fish, shellfish, and wildlife losses or gifts or grants of personal property for use by the department.(4) The commission may indemnify the United States and its agencies as a condition of securing federal funds for purposes of fish, shellfish, and wildlife projects.[ 2021 c 182 § 1; 2001 c 253 § 19; 1987 c 506 § 41; 1980 c 78 § 50; 1975 1st ex.s. c 207 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 67 § 1; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.320. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-47.]NOTES: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 § 77.12.323 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.323 - Special wildlife account—Investments.

RCW 77.12.323 Special wildlife account—Investments.(1) There is established in the state treasury a special wildlife account. Moneys received under RCW 77.12.320 as now or hereafter amended as compensation for wildlife losses shall be deposited in the state treasury to be credited to the special wildlife account.(2) The state treasurer may invest and reinvest the surplus as provided by RCW 43.84.080.[ 2020 c 148 § 12; 2012 c 187 § 7; 2009 c 333 § 35; 1987 c 506 § 42; 1982 c 10 § 15. Prior: 1981 c 3 § 43; 1980 c 78 § 51; 1975 1st ex.s. c 207 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.Severability—1982 c 10: See note following RCW 6.13.080.Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 3: See notes following RCW 43.33A.010.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.325 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.325 - Cooperation with Oregon to assure yields of Columbia river fish, shellfish, and wildlife.

RCW 77.12.325 Cooperation with Oregon to assure yields of Columbia river fish, shellfish, and wildlife.The commission may cooperate with the Oregon fish and wildlife commission in the adoption of rules to ensure an annual yield of fish, shellfish, and wildlife on the Columbia river and to prevent the taking of fish, shellfish, and wildlife at places or times that might endanger fish, shellfish, and wildlife.[ 2001 c 253 § 20; 1980 c 78 § 52; 1959 c 315 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.330 - Exclusive fishing waters for youths.

RCW 77.12.330 Exclusive fishing waters for youths.The commission may establish by rule exclusive fishing waters for minors within specified ages.[ 1980 c 78 § 53; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.330. Prior: 1947 c 275 § 38; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5992-48.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.360 - Withdrawal of state land from lease—Compensation.

RCW 77.12.360 Withdrawal of state land from lease—Compensation.Upon written request of the department, the department of natural resources may withdraw from lease state-owned lands described in the request. The request shall bear the endorsement of the county legislative authority if the lands were acquired under *RCW 76.12.030 or 76.12.080. Withdrawals shall conform to the state outdoor recreation plan. If the lands are held for the benefit of the common school fund or another fund, the department shall pay compensation equal to the lease value of the lands to the appropriate fund.[ 1980 c 78 § 54; 1969 ex.s. c 129 § 3; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.360. Prior: 1947 c 130 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8136-10.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 76.12.030 and 76.12.080 were recodified as RCW 79.22.040 and 79.22.020, respectively, by 2003 c 334 § 245.Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
WA Rev Code § 77.12.370 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.370 - Withdrawal of state land from lease—County procedures, approval, hearing.

RCW 77.12.370 Withdrawal of state land from lease—County procedures, approval, hearing.Prior to the forwarding of a request needing endorsement under RCW 77.12.360, the director shall present the request to the legislative authority of the county in which the lands are located for its approval. The legislative authority, before acting on the request, may call a public hearing. The hearing shall take place within thirty days after presentation of the request to the legislative authority.The director shall publish notice of the public hearing called by the legislative authority in a newspaper of general circulation within the county at least once a week for two successive weeks prior to the hearing. The notice shall contain a copy of the request and the time and place of the hearing.The chair of the county legislative authority shall preside at the public hearing. The proceedings shall be informal and all persons shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard.Within ten days after the hearing, the county legislative authority shall endorse its decision on the request for withdrawal. The decision is final and not subject to appeal.[ 2013 c 23 § 239; 1987 c 506 § 43; 1980 c 78 § 55; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.370. Prior: 1947 c 130 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8136-11.]NOTES: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 § 77.12.380 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.380 - Withdrawal of state land from lease—Actions by commissioner of public lands.

RCW 77.12.380 Withdrawal of state land from lease—Actions by commissioner of public lands.Upon receipt of a request under RCW 77.12.360, the commissioner of public lands shall determine if the withdrawal would benefit the people of the state. If the withdrawal would be beneficial, the commissioner shall have the lands appraised for their lease value. Before withdrawal, the department shall transmit to the commissioner a voucher authorizing payment from the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3) in favor of the fund for which the lands are held. The payment shall equal the amount of the lease value for the duration of the withdrawal.[ 2020 c 148 § 13; 2009 c 333 § 36; 1987 c 506 § 44; 1980 c 78 § 56; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.380. Prior: 1947 c 130 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8136-12.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.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 § 77.12.390 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.390 - Withdrawal of state land from lease—Payment.

RCW 77.12.390 Withdrawal of state land from lease—Payment.Upon receipt of a voucher under RCW 77.12.380, the commissioner of public lands shall withdraw the lands from lease. The commissioner shall forward the voucher to the state treasurer, who shall draw a warrant against the fish, wildlife, and conservation account created in RCW 77.12.170(3) in favor of the fund for which the withdrawn lands are held.[ 2020 c 148 § 14; 2009 c 333 § 37; 1987 c 506 § 45; 1980 c 78 § 57; 1973 c 106 § 35; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.390. Prior: 1947 c 130 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8136-13.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.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 § 77.12.395 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.395 - Wolves—Conflict mitigation guidelines.

RCW 77.12.395 Wolves—Conflict mitigation guidelines.The department shall implement conflict mitigation guidelines that distinguish between wolf recovery regions, identified in the 2011 wolf conservation and management plan, that are at or above the regional recovery objective and wolf recovery regions that are below the regional recovery objective. In developing conflict management [mitigation] guidelines, the department shall consider the provisions of its 2011 wolf recovery and management plan, and all regional plans must include proactive nonlethal deterrents regardless of listing status.[ 2019 c 450 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—Finding—2019 c 450: "(1) It is the legislature's intent to support full recovery of gray wolves in Washington state in accordance with the department of fish and wildlife's 2011 wolf recovery and management plan and state law. It is also the legislature's intent to support the livestock industry and rural lifestyles and ensure that state agencies and residents have the tools necessary to support coexistence with wolves.(2) The wolf plan requires that the department of fish and wildlife conduct a review of the effectiveness of the plan's implementation every five years. The legislature finds that because the regional recovery goals have been exceeded in the eastern Washington recovery region, but not yet in other regions, it is timely for the department of fish and wildlife to conduct a periodic status review and recommend to the state fish and wildlife commission whether a change in status is warranted.(3) Furthermore, the legislature recognizes that management of wolf-livestock conflict is key to both wolf recovery and public acceptance of wolves in rural areas and that as the wolf population grows, and even after it achieves recovery, stable and adequate funding for nonlethal wolf deterrence will be needed to support livestock producers and the livestock industry and minimize the need for lethal removal of wolves. As such, it is the intent of the legislature, regardless of the listing status of gray wolves, to continue to sufficiently fund nonlethal deterrents for minimizing depredation of livestock by wolves. Proactive deterrence and community collaboration, as set forth in RCW 16.76.020, are necessary to reduce conflict between wolves and livestock and will be important for maintaining the economic viability of the livestock industry, the state's wolf populations, and public acceptance of wolves in northeast Washington after wolves have recovered and have been delisted.(4) Further, the legislature intends to expand funding and personnel resources in the department of fish and wildlife for similar nonlethal deterrent efforts to mitigate conflicts statewide, as wolves recover in the remainder of the state beyond northeast Washington." [ 2019 c 450 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 77.12.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.420 - Improvement of conditions for growth of game fish.

RCW 77.12.420 Improvement of conditions for growth of game fish.The director may spend moneys to improve natural growing conditions for fish by constructing fishways, installing screens, and removing obstructions to migratory fish. The eradication of undesirable fish shall be authorized by the commission. The director may enter into cooperative agreements with state, county, municipal, and federal agencies, and with private individuals for these purposes.[ 1987 c 506 § 46; 1980 c 78 § 59; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.420. Prior: 1947 c 127 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 5944-1.]NOTES: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 § 77.12.451 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.12 - Powers and Duties.|77.12.451 - Director may take or sell fish or shellfish—Restrictions on sale of salmon.

RCW 77.12.451 Director may take or sell fish or shellfish—Restrictions on sale of salmon.(1) The director may take or remove any species of fish or shellfish from the waters or beaches of the state.(2) The director may sell food fish or shellfish caught or taken during department test fishing operations.(3) The director shall not sell inedible salmon for human consumption. Salmon and carcasses may be given to state institutions or schools or to economically depressed people, unless the salmon are unfit for human consumption. Salmon not fit for human consumption may be sold by the director for animal food, fish food, or for industrial purposes.(4) In the sale of surplus salmon from state hatcheries, the director shall require that a portion of the surplus salmon be processed and returned to the state by the purchaser. The processed salmon shall be fit for human consumption and in a form suitable for distribution to individuals. The department shall establish the required percentage at a level that does not discourage competitive bidding for the surplus salmon. The measure of the percentage is the combined value of all of the surplus salmon sold. The department of social and health services shall distribute the processed salmon to economically depressed individuals and state institutions pursuant to rules adopted by the department of social and health services.[ 2015 c 225 § 115; 1990 c 36 § 1; 1985 c 28 § 1; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 26; 1979 c 141 § 382; 1969 ex.s. c 16 § 2; 1965 ex.s. c 72 § 1; 1955 c 12 § 75.12.130. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 41; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-315. Formerly RCW 75.08.255, 75.12.130.]NOTES: