A photo of operations at a Washington salmon fishery, the subjects of the updated North of Falcon policy draft for 2024 to 2028, which the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife recently opened for public comment.
COURTESY PHOTO/WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
January 2, 2024
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WDFW opens public comment on 2024-2028 North of Falcon policy
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened the public comment period for its updated draft of the North of Falcon Policy for the 2024-2028 salmon fishery planning process, according to a Dec. 22 announcement from WDFW. Comments will be accepted through Jan. 15. The announcement stated the draft of the North of Falcon Policy directs the WDFW to manage salmon and steelhead fisheries using a science-based, transparent approach that is consistent with all conservation and legal obligations. “Public feedback on this updated policy is critical,” wrote Kyle Adicks, WDFW Intergovernmental Salmon Manager, in the announcement. “This policy will provide guidance to the Department on how to plan and implement fisheries around the state within the complex legal and conservation frameworks that overlay salmon management.”