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Wolf Advisory Group

At the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, we celebrate diverse individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives. All are welcome to participate in our processes regardless of race, color, ...
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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 ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Public comment period open for species status review of Washington’s endangered northern leopard frogs

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on a draft periodic status review for the northern leopard ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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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Theler Wetlands Nature Center reopens to the public

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG) invite the public to a ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening of the Theler Wetlands ...
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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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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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Boating in Washington FAQs

Preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in Washington is challenging and unpredictable. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) asks anyone who visits state ...
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Rules for mineral prospecting and placer mining

Licenses & Permits Construction and environmental permits Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) Types of Hydraulic Project Approvals (HPAs) Rules for mineral prospecting and placer mining ...
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Small game hunting licenses

Buying a licenseIf you're ready to buy a license, you can visit our online licensing system, contact us by phone at 360-902-2464, or visit any of the ...
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WDFW to discontinue sale of waterproof, tear-resistant paper licenses as early as May 13, 2026, amidst global shortage of petroleum-based paper

Due to a global shortage of petroleum-based materials, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and its 600 license dealer locations will ...
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WDFW opens lowland lakes April 25; Trout Derby returns with 900 prizes

OLYMPIA – Anglers across Washington can look forward to the beginning of lowland lake fishing and the annual Trout Derby kickoff on April 25, when hundreds of lakes statewide open for the season. This ...