# WAC 220-101-010: WAC 220-101-010. Introduction

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_101_010

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 220-101-010
- **Heading:** WAC 220-101-010. Introduction
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 220 / Chapter 220-101 / Section 220-101-010

## Text

The Washington department of fish and wildlife's (department) primary responsibility is to preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage the fish and wildlife species of the state (RCW 77.04.012 ). The department promotes conservation of fish and wildlife, while providing fishing, hunting, fish and wildlife viewing, and other outdoor recreational opportunities compatible with healthy, diverse, and sustainable fish and wildlife populations. (RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , and 77.04.055 .)

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 220-101-010 WAC 220-101-010. Introduction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_101_010.md)
- [WAC 220-101-020 WAC 220-101-020. Department description and authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_101_020.md)
- [WAC 220-101-030 WAC 220-101-030. Description of department organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_101_030.md)
- [WAC 220-101-040 WAC 220-101-040. Fish and wildlife commission members' recusal requirements for commissioners with beneficial interests in certain commission decisions and transactions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_101_040.md)
- [WAC 220-101-050 WAC 220-101-050. Fish and wildlife enforcement officer relief from active duty procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_101_050.md)
- [WAC 220-101-060 WAC 220-101-060. Petitions—Form—Scheduling—Ruling](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_220_101_060.md)

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