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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 Website
https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission/members
Policy Area
Natural Resources and Environment
Governor Appointments
9
Total Board Positions
9
Statutory Authority
RCW 77.04.030
Statutory Authority Website
Link to Authorizing Source
Public Disclosure Required?
Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?
Yes
Compensation
$100 per day plus reimbursed for travel expenses
Term Length (years) 6
Statutory Term Limits
Board 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.

Current Members

Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
1 Thorburn, Kim 01/23/2017 12/31/2022 Eastern Washington
2 McIsaac, Donald 08/14/2017 12/31/2022 Western Washington
3 Carpenter, Larry 08/14/2017 12/31/2018 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 Graybill, David 03/23/2015 12/31/2020 Eastern Washington
7 Baker, Barbara 01/17/2017 12/31/2022 At- large Washington
8 Anderson, James 07/24/2019 12/31/2024 At-Large Washington
9 Koontz, Fred 01/04/2021 12/31/2026 At -Large Washington

* indicates serving at the pleasure

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