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WDFW announces 40 tentative days of coastal razor clam digging opportunities beginning Oct. 9

Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced 40 tentative days of razor clam digs at four ...
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Time to report summer crab catch with recreational crab fishing closing soon in much of Puget Sound

OLYMPIA – The last day of Puget Sound summer recreational crab season is Sept. 7 for most areas, which means it’s almost time for crabbers to submit their summer Puget Sound Dungeness paper or ...
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WDFW seeks public input on proposal to close camping in portion of Quincy Lakes Wildlife Area Unit

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is asking for public input on a proposal to close camping on a portion of the Babcock Bench in the Ancient Lakes area of the Quincy ...
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Several Hood Canal beaches reopen for harvesting clams, mussels, and oysters

Portions of Hood Canal and Admiralty Inlet remain closed due to biotoxin risksOLYMPIA – Following an unprecedented summer-long biotoxin closure of ...
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Lake Roosevelt biological survey work for white sturgeon begins Sept. 14

Beginning Sept. 14, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and the Spokane ...
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2026 Washington hunting prospects now available

September marks the beginning of new hunting seasons across Washington, including early archery opening on Sept. 1 for deer and elk. As hunters across ...
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Human-black bear incident in Pend Oreille County

On Sunday, Sept. 6, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police received a report of a human-black bear incident that occurred at a ...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold virtual meeting Sept. 10-11

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Sept. 10 to 11 for committee meetings, to hear public comment ...
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September 10-12, 2026 Meeting agenda - WDFW Fish and Wildlife Commission

The Commission is a direct link between the citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the ...
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WDFW considering lethal removal of a wolf or wolves from Couse pack territory

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff are considering the incremental lethal removal of a wolf or wolves from the Couse wolf pack ...
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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 ...
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Washington Shrubsteppe Restoration and Resiliency Initiative

Image Photo by WDFW Photo by WDFW WSRRI is currently soliciting proposals for projects supporting wildlife-friendly fencing and habitat restoration in shrubsteppe. Learn more in the WSRRI solicitation ...