Washington Administrative Code Title 232 - Fish and Wildlife, Department of (Wildlife)
Washington Administrative Code (WAC) Title 232 – Fish and Wildlife, Department of (Wildlife)
Overview:
WAC Title 232 contains the administrative rules established by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) that pertain specifically to wildlife. These rules govern the management, protection, harvest, and conservation of Washington’s wildlife species, including game animals, birds, endangered species, and recreational and commercial hunting and trapping activities.
Key Topics Covered in Title 232:
Hunting Regulations:
Seasons, bag limits, and licensing requirements
Hunting methods and gear restrictions
Special permit hunts and hunting areas
Wildlife Management:
Wildlife classifications (e.g., game, protected, endangered)
Scientific collection permits
Wildlife rehabilitation and handling
Trapping Rules:
Legal trapping methods
Trap-checking requirements
Trapper licensing and reporting
Endangered, Threatened, and Sensitive Species:
Listings and delisting procedures
Critical habitat designation
Restrictions on take and disturbance
Possession and Transport of Wildlife:
Rules for possessing, transporting, and importing wildlife
Live wildlife permits and exotic species regulation
Wildlife Conflict Management:
Control of dangerous wildlife (e.g., bears, cougars)
Lethal and non-lethal control options for nuisance species
Landowner rights and responsibilities
Game Farms and Captive Wildlife:
Licensing and standards for wildlife farms
Reporting and disease control
Examples of Specific WAC Chapters (Historical Reference):
Note: WAC Title 232 has been recodified into Title 220 in recent years. Many of the former chapters from Title 232 now appear under WAC Title 220 – Fish and Wildlife, following agency restructuring for clarity and consolidation.
Examples of prior Title 232 chapters:
WAC 232-12 – Wildlife classifications
WAC 232-28 – Game animal seasons and rules
WAC 232-46 – Trapping regulations
WAC 232-36 – Wildlife interactions and conflicts
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