Learn about the proposed changes and submit a public comment to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Share factual information, personal experiences, or concerns about how the state’s wolf-management rules could affect wolves, livestock, wildlife, and communities.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
2026 Wolf Management Rules
Washington is reviewing proposed changes to its wolf management rules, giving the public an opportunity to provide input on how wolves are managed and protected in the state.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reviewing proposed changes to the state’s wolf management rules under WAC 220-440. The rulemaking includes amendments and clarification to existing regulations governing wolf management in Washington.
The process is intended to examine how the state’s existing wolf-management framework should be updated and clarified. WDFW’s wolf-management rules address issues including livestock depredation, conflict prevention, compensation, and circumstances under which management actions may be taken.
The public can submit comments during the current preproposal stage. WDFW notes that comments become part of the public record, and additional formal comment periods are planned as the rulemaking process progresses.
Why It Matters
Wolf management rules can influence how Washington responds to conflicts between wolves, livestock, and communities while supporting the conservation of a recovering wolf population. Public input gives residents and other interested members of the public an opportunity to share information and perspectives that can help inform the rulemaking process.
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September 17, 2026
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Wolf Conservation