WSR 26-07-050
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 25-20—Filed March 16, 2026, 3:10 p.m.]
Continuance of WSR 26-04-119 was filed on February 3, 2026. The department of fish and wildlife is filing this continuance due to the fish and wildlife commission's (commission) request to extend the public comment period before the commission reaches its decision at the April 16-18, 2026, monthly meeting.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-22-030 on October 28, 2025.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: 2025 Livestock compensation rule project proposes changes to four rules in chapter 220-440 WAC: WAC 220-440-020 Definitions, 220-440-170 Payment for livestock damage and other domestic animals—Limitations, 220-440-180 Application for cash compensation for livestock damage or domestic animal—Procedure, and 220-440-230 Commercial crop or livestock damage claim—Dispute resolution.
Hearing Location(s): Hearing on March 12-14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., hybrid meeting at Courtyard by Marriott, 550 Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Information on how to register to participate at the public hearing is available at http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission.meetings, or contact the commission office at 360-902-2267.
Briefing on April 16-18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., location to be determined.
Date of Intended Adoption: On or after April 17, 2026.
Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504, email 2026livestockcr102@publicinput.com, fax 360-902-2162, https://engage.wdfw.wa.gov/2026livestockcr102, phone 855-925-2801, project code 5621, beginning February 4, 2026, at 12:00 a.m., and extended to March 23, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Title VI/ADA compliance coordinator, phone 360-902-2349, TTY 1-800-833-6388 or 711, email Title6@dfw.wa.gov, web http://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requestsaccommodation, by March 23, 2026.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington department of fish and wildlife, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Mick Cope, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, 360-902-2515; Enforcement: Chief Steve Bear, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, 360-902-2373.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW
28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW
34.05.328. This proposal does not require a cost-benefit analysis under RCW
34.05.328This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Scope of exemption for rule proposal:
Is fully exempt.
March 16, 2026
Scott Bird
Rules Coordinator