Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

One-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Wednesday, Feb. 18

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a one-day recreational smelt fishery in the Cowlitz River from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18.The decision follows recent ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meets Feb. 12 to 14 in Olympia

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a hybrid meeting in Olympia from Feb. 12 to 14 to hear updates on a variety of topics; discuss Columbia River salmon management; decide on ...
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WDFW invites public participation in annual salmon season-setting process

North of Falcon process kicks off Feb. 27 with hybrid statewide salmon forecast meeting in OlympiaOLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers have scheduled ...
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North of Falcon

Each year, state, federal and tribal fishery managers gather to plan the Northwest's recreational and commercial salmon fisheries. This series of meetings – involving representatives from federal, ...
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WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 14 with additional dates planned through early March

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from Feb. 14 to 19.
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Public comment period open for proposed Washington commercial livestock compensation rule changes

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on proposed changes to rules prescribing how the Department compensates commercial livestock producers for losses ...
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Public comment period open for 2026 Washington hunting season proposals

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on proposed hunting season rule changes as part of the Department’s annual hunting season setting process.WDFW is ...
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Public invited to provide input on 2027-2028 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hosting a virtual public meeting to discuss management options for the 2027-2028 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries on Feb. 17 ...
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WDFW seeks public feedback on proposed rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster seasons to conserve shellfish populations, address increases ...
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More than $1.4 million awarded to support restoration and wildlife-friendly fencing projects in Washington’s shrubsteppe habitat

OLYMPIA – The Washington Shrubsteppe Restoration and Resiliency Initiative (WSRRI) recently awarded more than $1.4 million in grants and is contributing capacity and resources to support habitat ...
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Hunting for brant geese to open in Clallam, Pacific, and Whatcom counties; will remain closed in Skagit County

MILL CREEK – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced that hunts for brant geese will open as scheduled in Clallam, Pacific, and Whatcom counties, but that Skagit County ...
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Unofficial third-party test reports chronic wasting disease in Ferry County mule deer

SPOKANE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) received a private testing company report reflecting a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result from a mule deer harvested in ...