PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Cougar hunting rules.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 77.12.047.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The hunting of problem cougar after the established big game seasons is dependent on the closing date of those seasons, and a date adjustment is necessary. Additionally, there may be changes necessary to redefine the criteria for issuance of a permit.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None.
Process for Developing New Rule: Agency study.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Bruce Bjork, Enforcement Program, Assistant Director, 600 Capitol Way, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, phone (360) 902-2373. Contact by June 19, 2001, expected proposal filing June 20, 2001.
May 1, 2001
Evan Jacoby
Rules Coordinator