Fish and Wildlife Commission to discuss bats, bears, and land transaction on July 14

The Commission will begin their meeting in executive session before hearing briefings about and making decisions on petitions related to mineral prospecting and spring black bear hunting.

Commissioners will hear a staff briefing and public comment about a proposed land transaction in Okanogan County to enhance habitat and public recreation opportunities before deciding on the proposal. The meeting will wrap up with a staff briefing about bat conservation and white-nose syndrome response in Washington before the Commission discusses future meeting planning and adjourns.

The meeting will be held online via Zoom and is open to the public following the executive session. For information about attending the meeting, please visit the Commission webpage. The meeting will be recorded and posted on the Commission webpage so people can watch afterwards at their convenience.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is a panel appointed by the governor that sets policy for the WDFW. WDFW works to preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.