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Washington lawmakers introduce bill allowing tribes to cull sea lions

Emily Randall introduced legislation proposing new tribal and state tools to manage pinniped predation on salmon.

Washington lawmakers introduce bill allowing tribes to cull sea lions
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Jul 21, 2026
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Rep. Emily Randall introduced the bipartisan Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026, which would allow eligible entities, including tribes, to obtain permits for lethal pinniped removal and support nonlethal deterrence. The article says Rep. Michael Baumgartner also worked on the legislation with tribal representatives.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Ed Johnstone, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission chairman who supports the bill; Pual Ward, Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission federal government relations director who supports the bill

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