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WEBWDFW is seeking public input on a draft statewide strategy to prioritize the removal of small-scale barriers that prevent salmon and steelhead from swimming upstream. Long-term management plan published for controlling European green crabs
Latest big game hunting regulations and special hunt applications …
WEBApr 15, 2024 · OLYMPIA — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and regulation information, including a decision from the WDFW director about 2024-2026 hunting season rule change proposals.
WDFW approves coastal razor clam digs beginning Thursday, April …
WEBApr 4, 2023 · OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers today confirmed the next round of coastal razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 6-12 with an increased daily limit of 20 clams per person.
Washington salmon fishing seasons tentatively set for 2023-24
WEBThe 2023-24 salmon fishing seasons, cooperatively developed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and treaty tribal co-managers, were tentatively set Thursday at a week-long Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) meeting held in Foster City, Calif.
First chronic wasting disease case confirmed in Spokane County
WEBAug 1, 2024 · WDFW has been proactively preparing for the possibility of finding the disease in Washington and has a Chronic Wasting Disease Management Plan that guides how the Department will move forward with responding to this confirmation and managing the spread of CWD.
Gray wolf updates - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
WEBWDFW considering lethal removal of wolves from Dominion wolf pack July 30, 2024 Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission retains gray wolf status in Washington as endangered
Annual big game hunting regulations now available; Special Hunt …
WEBApr 14, 2023 · OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the 2023 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Regulations pamphlet. Beginning April 24, hunters may submit Special Hunt Permit applications for 2023 deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep, and fall turkey seasons.
Fish and Wildlife Commission seeks public input on updated draft ...
WEBDec 18, 2023 · The draft Conservation Policy directs the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to preserve and protect Washington’s fish and wildlife and their habitats by proactively addressing current and emerging conservation challenges.
WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting …
WEBJan 31, 2024 · OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging on coastal beaches beginning Feb. 6, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today. “This next tide series will provide us with some daylight digging days since the first few low tides occur before or just after sunset,” said Bryce ...