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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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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 ...
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Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board

About WDFW Advisory groups and committees Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board ...
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Legislative Report on the concept of ‘Pay for Presence’ Program for Washington

Author(s): Subhadeep Bhattacharjee, Ph.D.
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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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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Construction begins on project to restore estuary habitat in South Fork Skagit River

STANWOOD – One of Washington’s largest salmon habitat restoration projects to date broke ground this week on two islands in the South Fork Skagit ...
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Island Unit Restoration Project

July 1, 2026: Construction began on the Island Unit Restoration Project on June 29. Refer to WDFW's news release for details. The Island Unit of Skagit Wildlife Area will be closed to the public from ...
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Current rule-making activity (Rule-making docket)

We invite you to participate in our rule-making process. WDFW is actively considering the rule-making proceedings listed below. Chapter 220-111 WAC provides procedures for inspecting or requesting ...