Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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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Low sockeye salmon returns lead to fishery changes in the Columbia River

Changes are coming to planned sockeye salmon fisheries throughout the Columbia River, as early return data shows abundances are much lower ...
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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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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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WDFW Director approves lethal removal in Tucannon wolf pack territory

On the evening of June 23, 2026, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind authorized the incremental lethal removal ...
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WDFW closes Hood Canal, Admiralty Inlet shellfish harvesting effective immediately following reports of lethal levels of shellfish biotoxins

Following reports of potentially lethal levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) from the Washington Department of Health (DOH), the Washington ...
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North coast halibut and bottomfish seasons and regulations

Summary of seasons and regulations for North Coast halibut and bottomfish.
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Eligibility requirements for veterans' reduced fees

Photo by WDFW Hunter with disability scopes the landscape for deer. If you are a resident or non-resident of Washington who has been honorably discharged from military service, and have received a ...
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Toxics Biological Observation System (TBiOS)

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Toxics Biological Observation System (TBiOS) team monitors the geographic extent and magnitude of toxic contaminants in fish and other organisms living ...
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Periodic Status Review for the Peregrine Falcon (2024)

Author(s): Joseph B. Buchanan, Mark S. Vekasy and Gerald E. Hayes Draft documents are provided for informational purposes only. Drafts may contain factual inaccuracies and may not reflect current WDFW ...
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Bennington Lake

Catch a tagged fish? Fill out the prize claim form.
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Lake Whitman

WDFW water access areas on this lake: ...