Fish and Wildlife Commission

Establishes policies and regulations designed to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the fish and wildlife of the state, as well as fish and game habitat.
Board Websitehttps://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/members
Policy AreaNatural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 77.04.030
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?Yes
Compensation$100 per day plus reimbursed for travel expenses
Term Length (years)6
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: the governor shall appoint with the advice and consent of the senate; At least three members shall be residents of that portion of the state lying east of the summit of the Cascade mountains, and three shall be residents of that portion of the state lying west of the summit of the Cascade mountains. Three additional members shall be appointed at-large. No two members may be residents of the same county.

Member List

Fish and Wildlife Commission
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Myers, Woodrow 03/01/2023 12/31/2028 At- large Washington
2 Baker, Barbara 03/01/2023 12/31/2028 Western Washington
3 Ragen, Timothy 01/24/2022 12/31/2024 Western Washington
4 Linville, Molly 07/24/2019 12/31/2024 Eastern Washington
5 Smith, Lorna 01/04/2021 12/31/2026 Western Washington
6 Lehmkuhl, John 01/24/2022 12/31/2026 Eastern Washington
7 Parker, Steven 03/01/2023 12/31/2028 Eastern Washington
8 Anderson, James 07/24/2019 12/31/2024 At-Large Washington
9 Rowland, Melanie 01/24/2022 12/31/2026 At -Large Washington
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