Washington’s Newest Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Dies

Washington’s newest Fish and Wildlife commissioner dies

Victor Garcia, an educator, hunter and fisherman appointed to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission last year, has died.

In his final days, WA Fish and Wildlife commissioner drafted a letter to the governor

Victor Garcia spent 17 months on the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.

A dying Fish and Wildlife commissioner’s parting letter to WA’s governor • Washington State Standard

(Photo by Art Wolfe/Getty Images)Editor’s note: Victor Garcia, who was appointed to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in April 2025, died over the weekend. Before he passed, the hunter, fisherman and retired educator penned a letter to Gov. Bob Ferguson, offering a roadmap for choosing a successor who could help forge stronger ties between commissioners and with the diverse interests with whom they interact. Here is an unedited copy of…

WDFW Commissioner's Dying Message To Governor Ferguson On His Replacement, Service On The Panel

In his final days, Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission member Victor Garcia penned a letter to Governor Bob Ferguson thanking him for the chance to serve and offering advice on the "qualities" the governor should look for in his replacement. The post WDFW Commissioner’s Dying Message To Governor Ferguson On His Replacement, Service On The Panel appeared first on .