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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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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 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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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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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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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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Court denies request for preliminary injunction motion following temporary restraining order to prevent Sherman pack wolf removal

Today, a King County Superior Court judge denied the request for a preliminary injunction to prevent the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) from lethally removing one wolf from the ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Nov. 3

OLYMPIA – 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 Nov. 3 ...
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Public invited to comment on proposal to classify island marble butterfly as endangered

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting public comment on a rule making proposal and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination for classifying the island ...