The primary purpose of department lands is the preservation, protection, perpetuation and management of fish and wildlife and their habitats. Public use of department lands may include fishing, hunting, fish and wildlife appreciation, and other outdoor recreational opportunities when compatible with healthy and diverse fish and wildlife populations.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.013,
77.04.020,
77.04.055, and
77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-500-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
34.05.353 (1)(c) and (e), (2)(c) and (d), and
77.12.047 (1)(o). WSR 12-11-089 (Order 12-61), § 232-13-020, filed 5/18/12, effective 6/18/12. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.12.210,
77.12.880. WSR 08-01-078 (Order 07-293), § 232-13-020, filed 12/17/07, effective 1/17/08.]