Action: Closes fox trapping in specified locations to prevent accidental take of state endangered Cascade red fox.
Effective date: Immediately through March 31, 2024
Species affected: Fox (Vulpes spp.)
Location: Within the exterior boundaries of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot national forests.
Reason for action: This rule is necessary to protect populations of Cascade red fox, which are listed as a state endangered species in Washington. There is insufficient time to adopt permanent rules.