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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.
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Washington to debut new mobile application for digital hunting, fishing licenses, and harvest reporting

MyWDFW mobile app coming soonThe Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that its new digital licensing app, MyWDFW, will be launching soon in alignment with the 2026 license ...
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WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 18

Razor clam digging opportunities are set for Nov. 18-23 at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today ...
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Get outside on Black Friday with statewide trout fishing opportunities

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is stocking nearly 65,000 jumbo rainbow trout in 25 lakes statewide ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, offering anglers a chance to get ...
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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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Cowlitz River smelt fishing

Smelt fishing is closed under permanent regulations. The southern distinct population segment of (DPS) of eulachon, commonly known as “Columbia River smelt,” supports a popular recreational dip-net ...
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Marine Area 6 - East Juan de Fuca Strait

Marine Area 6 is located between Low Point to the west and Point Partridge and Point Wilson to the east, primarily within the Strait of Juan de Fuca and to the west side of Whidbey Island. Excellent ...
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Marine Area 5 - Sekiu and Pillar Point

Marine Area 5 is located on the Olympic Peninsula between the mouth of the Sekiu River to the west and Low Point (mouth of the Lyre River) to the east, south of the U.S./Canada border within the ...
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Places to go

There are countless ways to get outside in Washington. Whether hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, horseback riding, boating, or camping, the Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to make it ...
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Tacoma-Vashon Island

NOTE: All crab fishing gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset on the last day of any fishing period. Crab fishing gear may not remain in the water on closed days.
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Marine Area 9 - Admiralty Inlet

Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) is located south of Partridge Point to Point Wilson, south and west of a line from Possession Point to shipwreck, north of Hood Canal Bridge and north of Apple Cove ...