Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Olympia

During February’s Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in Olympia, the Commission heard updates on a suite of topics, approved the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Game ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW plans drone flights to assess habitat conditions in Grays Harbor County

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff will fly a drone over sections of the Elk River Wildlife Area Unit and the Department’s Coastal Region office property in Grays Harbor County ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

One-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Wednesday, Feb. 18

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a one-day recreational smelt fishery in the Cowlitz River from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18.The decision follows recent ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 14 with additional dates planned through early March

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 Feb. 14 to 19.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW invites public participation in annual salmon season-setting process

North of Falcon process kicks off Feb. 27 with hybrid statewide salmon forecast meeting in OlympiaOLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers have scheduled ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Public comment period open for proposed Washington commercial livestock compensation rule changes

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on proposed changes to rules prescribing how the Department compensates commercial livestock producers for losses ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meets Feb. 12 to 14 in Olympia

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a hybrid meeting in Olympia from Feb. 12 to 14 to hear updates on a variety of topics; discuss Columbia River salmon management; decide on ...
agr.wa.gov

State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP)

Washington's State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) 2025 revisionThe SWAP revision kicked off in December 2023 with a WDFW Commission briefing and was delivered in December 2025 to US Fish and Wildlife ...
agr.wa.gov

2026 Hunting Season Setting

The department is considering a number of changes to hunting rules as part of its 2026 Season Setting rule proposal. Rules changes will include the following topics: deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, ...
agr.wa.gov

Shellfish, aquatic invertebrate, and seaweed health and cultivation permitting

Information on how to apply for a permit to import out of state or transfer shellfish within Washington State.
agr.wa.gov

2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings

Fishing & Shellfishing Commercial fishing Commercial Dungeness crab fishery Puget Sound commercial crab fishery 2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings ...
agr.wa.gov

Cowlitz River smelt fishing

Update (Feb. 13): Mainstem Columbia River catch reports indicate the smelt run is large enough to support a recreational fishery in the Cowlitz River. Smelt are still entering the Columbia River ...