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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Public invited to provide input on 2027-2028 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hosting a virtual public meeting to discuss management options for the 2027-2028 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries on Feb. 17 ...
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Reporting your harvest

Harvest reporting is a crucial part of game management. All hunters who purchase a license and tag (s) are required to submit a hunter report, even if they didn't hunt.
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WDFW seeks public feedback on proposed rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster seasons to conserve shellfish populations, address increases ...
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Hunting seasons and regulations

Hunting season setting and rule making process Learn about the rule making process and how hunting seasons are set in Washington. Summary of hunting seasons Season summaries for hunting throughout ...