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![]() In pursuit of this mission, the Department of Fish and Wildlife strives to achieve these goals: 1. Department-wide leadership that is effective, efficient and results in public confidence in department management. 2. An environment of respect and trust within the department fostering quality management and decision making. 3. Recruitment, development and retention of a diverse, effectively deployed and well-trained workforce. An informed public, participating in policy development and contributing to quality decision making. 4. Partnerships with public and international entities, tribal leaders, public volunteers and service groups to share responsibility for fish and wildlife. 5. Effective practices partnerships with landowners and land use decision makers to maintain and enhance habitat. Check out our wonderful TV show and the videos it features today! |
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Dr. Jeffrey P. Koenings is the Director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, appointed by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. He received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fisheries, and his Master of Science, Water Resources, from The University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). He then went on to receive his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Natural Resources from The University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), in 1977 and his National Science Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellow from The University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), 1976-197.
Dr. Koenings is now a part of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council as Washington State's Council Position. He is also a member of the National Advisory Acceptance Team (NAAT) established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to advise the Service on the 56 state and territories' comprehensive wildlife strategies; and representing the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
New York man attacked in own backyard said he thought angry deer "wanted to kill me."
Deer Break into Office
It's gets better ... a herd of deer startle workers after breaking through an office window.






