Bass, walleye, catfish policy comment period extended

OLYMPIA – The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is extending the window to comment on development of a policy to guide statewide management of non-native game fish.

The comment period was extended from April 5 to May 5 after fishermen requested more time to submit comments on a draft policy covering bass, walleye, catfish, crappie and some trout on waterways that connect to the ocean.

Typically, Fish and Wildlife tries to manage these and other species through game fish rules.

“This is an important policy, and extending the comment period will help ensure that people have an opportunity to...