This bill aims to update the cooperative agreements between the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to enhance the collaborative management of wildlife resources. It reaffirms the goals and provisions established in the 1998 cooperative agreement, emphasizing the importance of joint efforts in wildlife management, including the protection and enhancement of wildlife populations, addressing dangerous wildlife issues, and reducing violations of fish and game laws. The bill establishes a policy committee to facilitate cooperation and resolve disputes, with an annual review of the agreement to recommend modifications.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Fish and Wildlife to engage with the Colville tribes on a government-to-government basis to identify potential updates to management practices under the 1998 agreement. This includes submitting recommendations for updates to management strategies, addressing challenges related to problem wildlife, and proposing management strategies for the gray wolf and other endangered species. Following approval from the tribes and ratification by the commission, the department is required to report to the legislature on any updates or modifications made to the agreement.