The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on management of the state’s salmon and steelhead fishing guide industry.

In response to legislative direction, WDFW is evaluating whether the current approach to managing the guide industry ensures the conservation of wild steelhead and salmon while providing a high-quality angling experience for both guided and non-guided anglers.

The Legislature directed WDFW to hold public meetings on the Olympic Peninsula and in the Klickitat River area. At these meetings, WDFW will discuss current management and take suggestions for potential regulatory changes for the fishing guide industry.

Those meetings are scheduled for:

• Forks: 6-8 p.m., Oct. 25, Rainforest Arts Center, 35 N. Forks Ave., Forks.

WDFW also is working with an outside contractor to develop and conduct a survey to capture feedback from those who cannot attend a meeting in person.

The department will provide a summary of its findings to the Legislature by the end of the year.