Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 77.12.077 (2026)
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(1) The commission shall adopt by rule a process and criteria to select persons who may act as agents of the state for the purpose of using one or more dogs to hunt or pursue black bear, cougar, or bobcat to protect livestock, domestic animals, private property, or the public safety. The commission rule must outline the requirements an applicant must comply with when applying for the program including, but not limited to, a criminal background check.
(2) The department shall administer a training program to enable persons who have been selected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section to train dogs for use consistent with this section. The purpose of this program is to provide dog training opportunities using nonlethal pursuit.
[ 2019 c 226 s 1.]
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Cited in 1
case, 2020–2020 · leading case: Ctr. For Biological Diversity, App v. Dept. Of Fish & Wildlife, Resps (Wash. Ct. App. 2020).
Ctr. For Biological Diversity, App v. Dept. Of Fish & Wildlife, Resps (Wash. Ct. App. 2020). “” This statute, which was adopted in 2019 by the legislature, is meant to govern the Department’s non-lethal program for the purpose of training dogs to hunt bear and cougar. The legislature subsequently amended RCW 77.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 77.12.077(1) — 1 case
Ctr. For Biological Diversity, App v. Dept. Of Fish & Wildlife, Resps (Wash. Ct. App. 2020). “” This statute, which was adopted in 2019 by the legislature, is meant to govern the Department’s non-lethal program for the purpose of training dogs to hunt bear and cougar. The legislature subsequently amended RCW 77.”
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