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2026 Fishing, Boating, and Nongame & Endangered Species Regulations Scoping Period

Scoping Period: January 15 – February 14, 2026

The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has begun its biennial process for changing the regulations guiding freshwater fishing, recreational boating, and nongame and endangered species. New regulations will go into effect January 1, 2027. This process offers the opportunity for citizens to suggest potential regulatory changes directly to DWR during the scoping period.