Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Asotin Creek Wildlife Area shooting range closed permanently due to flood damage

Following flooding this past spring, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today a permanent ...
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Applications for limited-entry deer hunt in Okanogan County opening July 15

This fall, 18 hunters will have the rare chance to hunt white-tailed and mule deer on the 6,000-acre Charles and Mary Eder unit of the ...
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Additional recreational halibut opportunities planned for the coast and Puget Sound in August and September

Additional recreational halibut fishing dates for August and September will be open, pending final approval by the National Marine Fisheries ...
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WDFW names new Police Chief, Michael Jewell

Following a nationwide search, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police announced today its new police chief, Michael ...
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Lowland lakes

Grab your fishing rod and sharpen your hooks! Thousands of lowland lakes in Washington provide anglers new and old with exciting, family-friendly fishing opportunities. The video below demonstrates ...
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Sharks, Skates, and Ratfish

This identification guide is intended to provide information and key characteristics for common species in Washington’s marine waters. To access species information, click on a species name below. For ...
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Human-black bear incident in King County

Updated June 17 at 4:30 p.m.Updated as of June 17 to reflect that the last human-black bear encounter occurred in 2024.
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Low sockeye salmon returns lead to fishery changes in the Columbia River

OLYMPIA – Changes are coming to planned sockeye salmon fisheries throughout the Columbia River, as early return data shows abundances are much lower ...
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European Green Crab 2025-2031 Management Plan for Washington

The European Green Crab 2025-2031 Management Plan for Washington (hereafter the Plan) has been facilitated by the Washington Department of Fish and ...
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European Green Crab Joint Quarterly and Annual Progress Report – April 1 to June 30, 2025, and Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)

In response to Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB) 5167, the Washington State Legislature’s operating budget proviso for the 2025-2027 biennium ...
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CWD Test Results Lookup

Enter your WILD ID, Salvage Permit ID, or Sample ID to display CWD test results.
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Budget and Policy Advisory Group

The WDFW Budget and Policy Advisory Group was established to advise the department on a wide range of issues, including future budget requests and ...