WSR 26-15-069 (26-15)

WAC	Rule Title or Subject	Agency Contact and Program	Current Status	Anticipated Date of Adoption	Short Description
220-330-090	2026 Recreational scallop harvester rules	Kelly Henderson Kelly.Henderson@dfw.wa.gov Fish Program	June 26, 2026 CR-102 filing WSR 26-14-059	November 2026	The department is considering amending rules to mitigate the risks for recreational harvesters of exposure to biotoxins in the scallop fishery.
220-410	Columbia River commercial logbooks	Kelly Henderson Kelly.henderson@dfw.wa.gov Fish Program	January 3, 2024 CR-101 filing WSR 24-02-093	To be determined (TBD)	This project seeks to collect data about fishing catch and release information from the Columbia River commercial fisheries for management purposes.
220-312-030	Mineral Lake	Kelly Henderson Kelly.henderson@dfw.wa.gov Fish Program	Petition filed on September 15, 2025	Fall 2026	The department was petitioned and granted to change the season closure date of Mineral Lake in Lewis County from September 30th to October 31st.
220-340	2027 Clam and oyster season	Kelly Henderson Kelly.henderson@dfw.wa.gov Fish Program	Fall 202 [2026] intended CR-101 filing	Spring 2027	The department is considering annual changes to rules for recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest seasons.
220-610 and 220-200	Periodic status review (PSR) burrowing owl	Heather Bonagofski Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	April 22, 2026 CR-101 filing WSR 26-09-144	TBD	The department is considering a recommendation to classify the burrowing owl as state endangered, threatened, or sensitive as defined under chapters 220-610 and 220-200 WAC.
220-610 and 220-200	PSR desert stripe snake	Heather Bonagofski Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	May 1, 2026 CR-101 filing WSR 26-10-042	TBD	The department is evaluating whether the desert striped whipsnake should be classified as endangered, threatened, or sensitive due to the species being extremely restricted and with contracted range, as well as threats from development, climate change, and invasive species on the remaining habitat and population.
220-200 and 220-610	PSR streaked horned lark	Heather Bonagofski Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	April 28, 2026 CR-101 filing WSR 26-10-010	TBD	In preparation for these rule changes, the department is reviewing all relevant data pertaining to the population status and factors affecting existence in Washington for the streaked horned lark. After the review, the department will make a recommendation to either maintain status, uplist, or downlist this species.
220-640	Deleterious wildlife	Heather Bonagofski Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	June 30, 2026 CR-102 filing WSR 26-22-032	Fall 2026	The department seeks to update and clarify the requirements for individuals who possess, sell, import, propagate, transfer, or maintain live, deleterious, and native wildlife. Based upon the emergence of chronic wasting disease across northwest states, the department needs to actively prevent the spread of this disease in all wildlife populations including deleterious exotic wildlife.
TBD	2026 Endangered, threatened, and sensitive wildlife	Heather Bonagofski Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	October 17, 2024 CR-101 filing WSR 24-21-094	Winter 2027	The department is considering amending rules to clarify endangered, threatened, and sensitive wildlife species classification, listing, and recovery procedures and definitions, and other related rule changes as needed.
220-500	Motorized use on designated roads	Heather Bonagofski Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	Winter/Spring 2025 intended CR-101 filing	Spring 2027	The department seeks to clarify existing rules about appropriate use of motorized vehicles on both its owned and managed roads.
220-500	Recreational easements on private lands	Shane Belson Shane.belson@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	August 30, 2022 CR-101 filing WSR 22-18-037	TBD	The department seeks to amend terms used in chapter 220-500 WAC to improve clarity and consistency.
220-440	Wolf management	Heather Bonagofski Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	February 24, 2026 CR-101 filing WSR 26-06-036	Winter 2026/2027	Based on RCW 34.05.330 (3)(b), the governor directed the fish and wildlife commission to initiate rule making related to wolf management by a letter dated January 12, 2024. In response to Governor Inslee's directive, the department is now considering amending and clarifying WAC 220-440-020 and 220-440-080.
22-610 [220-610]	Classification of previously unclassified species	Heather Bonagofski Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	May 5, 2025 CR-101 filing WSR 25-10-069	Winter 2026/2027	The department is considering amendments to rules that classify wildlife to further classify previously unclassified species.
220-400 through 220-417	Three-year season setting 2027-2029	Heather Bonagofski Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	Winter 2026 intended filing of CR-101	May 2027	The purpose of this rule project is to adopt the 2027-2029 three-year hunting season setting. The department seeks to amend rules that may expand hunting opportunity in certain areas, reduce opportunity in other areas and amend equipment requirements, administrative updates, and other changes.
220-450	2026 Rehab rule	Heather Bonagofski Heather.Bonagofski@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	Winter 2026/2027 intended filing of CR-101	TBD	The department needs to amend rules in chapter 220-450 WAC to clarify professional wildlife rehabilitation standards used by rehabilitators.
220-412-020	Hunter education deferral	David Whipple David.Whipple@dfw.wa.gov Wildlife Program	July 2026 intended filing of CR-105	September 2026	The purpose of this rule project is to correct the reference to RCW in WAC 220-412-020. Currently, the rule incorporates by reference RCW 77.32.570 and 77.12.810. These are incorrect references; the correct reference should be to RCW 77.32.610.
New 220-670	Fishway and screening rules	Gabrielle Stillwater Gabrielle.stillwater@dfw.wa.gov Habitat Program	June 17, 2020 CR-101 filing WSR 20-13-094	TBD	The department is creating new chapter 220-670 WAC that defines inadequate fishways and water diversions across the state and compliance actions for inadequate structures.
220-660	Climate change considerations (CCR): Marine shoreline stabilization and climate adapted water crossings	Theresa Nation Theresa.Nation@dfw.wa.gov Habitat Program	February 28, 2025 CR-101 filed WSR 25-06-051	TBD	The department seeks to amend rules to incorporate CCR/sea level rise considerations in its hydraulic project approval rules for marine shoreline stabilization projects.
220-660	2026 Clarifications and updates to chapter 220-600 WAC	Theresa Nation Theresa.Nation@dfw.wa.gov Habitat Program	May 6, 2026 CR-105 filing WSR 26-10-071	August 2026	There are incorrect or outdated references and inaccurate technical information in the hydraulic code in chapter 220-660 WAC. The department proposed changes that include address changes, clarifying definitions, and other technical information.
220-600	State Environmental Policy Act housekeeping updates	Lisa Wood Lisa.Wood@dfw.wa.gov Director's Office	July/August intended filing of CR-105	December 2026	Clarification and outdated references in chapter 220-600 WAC. The department seeks to amend address changes, definitions, and other technical information.
220-400, 220-412, 220-413, 220-414, 220-415, and 220-417	Hunting improvement rules	Thomas Knoll Thomas.Knoll@dfw.wa.gov Enforcement Program	June 17, 2026 CR-102 filing WSR 26-13-113	September 2026	The department is revising and updating a number of hunting rules to improve their enforceability and clarity for the public.