Fish and Wildlife names new regional director

EPHRATA – The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has named Brock Hoenes north-central region director.

Hoenes oversees the region that includes Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties, effective Aug. 1.

“I’m excited to be back in the region where I started my career with WDFW 13 years ago,” Hoenes said. ” “I’m passionate about the fish and wildlife and the people in this region. For myself and my family, it feels like returning home.”

Hoenes began is career with the state agency in 2008. Most recently, he was the ungulate section manager.

His career also includes stints as an assistant district wildlife biologist, district biologist, elk specialist and deer and elk section manager.

"I have seen Brock think outside the box, work collaboratively with staff and Fish and Wildlife commissioners and be an excellent listener,” agency Director Kelly Susewind said. “He has demonstrated professionalism and empathy while taking on some tough challenges.”

Prior to moving to Washington, Hoenes worked for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and New Mexico Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit on mule deer, bighorn sheep, elk, cougars, black bears and pronghorn projects.