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Public comment period open on Washington rule proposals to minimize the impact of chronic wasting disease

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on rule making proposals designed to update and/or ...
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Construction begins on project to restore estuary habitat in South Fork Skagit River

One of Washington’s largest salmon habitat restoration projects to date broke ground this week on two islands in the South Fork Skagit ...
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Virtual public meeting scheduled on proposed rotenone treatment of Eastern Washington waters

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers will host an online public meeting on July 15 to discuss proposed ...
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Recreational crabbing to open July 2 in many Puget Sound marine areas

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that summer crab fishing seasons will get underway July 2 in several Puget Sound marine areas. Other marine areas will ...
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Human-black bear incident in King County

Updated June 17 at 4:30 p.m.Updated as of June 17 to reflect that the last human-black bear encounter occurred in 2024.
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June 11-13, 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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Campfires, target shooting, and other activities restricted starting June 15 at WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced restrictions on campfires, target shooting, and other activities beginning ...
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All-depth halibut fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) is expected to open for six additional days in June; and modification to 20 fathom line rule in Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay)

OLYMPIA – All-depth halibut fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) is expected to open for six additional days on June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23; and a ...
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WDFW Director approves lethal removal in Aladdin Valley area

On the afternoon of May 22, 2026, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind authorized the lethal removal of one wolf ...
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Keep orcas in the game: Boaters must stay 1,000 yards from endangered Southern Resident killer whales

OLYMPIA – With Memorial Day around the corner and the World Cup arriving in Seattle in June, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reminds boaters to follow the law and protect ...
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WDFW will only accept card or check for in-person payment beginning in June

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that it will transition away from accepting cash for license product ...
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2025 Motorized Vehicles on Lands

Public comments To view or submit public comments on this current proposal, please visit 2025 Motorized Vehicles on lands public engagement page. You may also submit a comment via email to ...