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Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold virtual meeting Dec. 12

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Dec. 12 to hear public comment and decide on a suite of proposed land transactions and whether to classify the island marble ...
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Blue Mountains elk captures to take place this December

Operations to capture and radio-collar adult female elk in the Blue Mountains start this month to better understand factors affecting the population growth rate of elk in the area. The effort will ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 2

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from Dec. 2 to 8.
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WDFW announces 2025-26 coastal steelhead regulations

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers today announced regulations for the state’s 2025-26 coastal steelhead season. Most major steelhead fishing areas are scheduled to be ...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special Habitat Committee meeting on Dec. 4

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Habitat Committee will meet virtually on Thursday, Dec. 4 to discuss proposed public land acquisitions as part of the Washington Department of Fish and ...
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Game Management Advisory Council

Managing wildlife populations and wildlife / human conflicts presents many different challenges. As the state moves forward and confronts these challenges, the Washington Department of Fish and ...
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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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Fish and Wildlife Commission

Check the list of all upcoming meetings.
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Deer and elk multi-season tags

Multi-season tag holders can apply for special hunts for all three weapon types. Elk multi-season tag holders are eligible to apply for special hunts on both sides of Washington state.
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Statewide fish passage prioritization strategy

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) kicked off an effort in summer 2023 to develop a comprehensive statewide strategy outlining an approach to prioritize the removal of small-scale ...
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Periodic Status Review for the Marbled Murrelet in Washington (2025)

Draft documents are provided for informational purposes only. Drafts may contain factual inaccuracies and may not reflect current WDFW policy.
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Grays Harbor County man sentenced for elk spree killing

A judge sentenced a Grays Harbor County resident for the spree-killing of at least five cow elk, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today.