Having lived in four states all with different opportunities, rules and regulations, terrain, and access, I know first-hand the value of this thing called R3. We will be looking for opportunities to partner, mentor, and pass the hunting heritage on for current and future generations. We are excited to publish this plan in Fall 2022 and encourage new participation in the activities we value so much. By recruiting, retaining, and reactivating hunters and fishers for these activities, we hope to secure a prosperous future for the public engaged in these activities, and to ensure that these activities are open and accessible to all that might be interested.ĭespite previous funding challenges, the Department’s 25-year strategic plan identifies the development of a R3 plan for hunters, anglers, and nature appreciators as a near-term action under the strategy Engage communities through recreation and stewardship.īuilding upon existing R3 plans and efforts, this plan contains strategies and tactics to address hunter and angler recruitment, retention, and reactivation for all demographics, as well as strategies specifically focused on underrepresented communities and diverse audiences. This plan is intended to promote and preserve the hunting and fishing heritage in Washington. It is a way of life for many Washingtonians and provides not only sustenance, but also added mental and physical advantages.įor the past year, we at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have embarked on an effort to create a plan to help recruit, reactivate, and retain (R3) both hunters and anglers in Washington. Hunting is part of our Washington heritage.
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