OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has finalized its acquisition of the Sekiu boat launch property in Clallam County along the northern Olympic Peninsula. WDFW bought the ...

All trout plants for 2022. For fish 3 per pound or larger, including broodstock. See the Annual Statewide Hatchery Trout Stocking Plan for expected future plants and the current year's trout plants ...

Prices shown include all applicable fees. Purchasing multiple items in the same transaction may result in a reduced cost. Duplicate licenses are $9.70 (duplicates are required for lost, stolen or ...

Rat Island is closed to public access from April 15 to August 31 in order to protect wildlife habitat. WDFW is working to reduce disturbance to shorebirds and seals that nest and pup on the island by ...

This pamphlet is a summary of the hunting regulations and seasons adopted by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. This pamphlet does not contain nor is it intended to contain all Department ...

I5 N from Seattle to Hwy 525 N then to Hwy 99 (Pacific Hwy), TL then 1st R (Shelby Rd) follow to 43rd Av TR, access down on R, across from fire station.

About WDFW Rule making Emergency rule changes Coastal commercial troll fishery ...

Commercially raised sheep, cattle, or horses killed or injured by bears, cougars, or wolves may be eligible for compensation using available state funds. (Bear depredations are currently not funded ...

The busy waters of Puget Sound pose a threat to endangered Southern Resident killer whales. The link between vessel noise and Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) survival is the subject of ongoing ...

*Update: New chronic wasting disease rules referenced in this news release go into effect May 17, 2025. OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind has made ...

“Vessel noise is one of the three key threats to the Southern Residents, along with toxic contamination, and a lack of prey,” said Dr. Julie Watson, killer whale policy lead with the Washington ...

Last updated at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 On Thursday, Sept. 12 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Officers received a report of a human-river otter ...