Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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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Wildlife control operator classes and FAQ

Species & Habitats Living with wildlife Nuisance wildlife Hiring a Wildlife Control Operator Wildlife control operator classes and FAQ ...
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Statement on relicensing agreement for Seattle City Light's Skagit River Hydroelectric Project

“After nearly eight years of discussion with Seattle City Light, Skagit treaty tribes, and other federal, state, and local agencies, this relicensing agreement is good news for fish passage, habitat ...
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Public meeting set to discuss salmon and steelhead seasons in Central Washington

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold an in-person public meeting in Kennewick on Tuesday, March 17 from 6-8 p.m. to discuss the upcoming salmon and steelhead ...
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Summary of hunting seasons

Deer seasons Modern firearm, archery, and muzzleloader deer hunting seasons and bag limits. Elk seasons Modern firearm, archery, and muzzleloader elk hunting seasons and bag limits. Fall bear seasons ...
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Game Management Advisory Council

At the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, we celebrate diverse individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives. All are welcome to participate in our processes regardless of race, color, ...
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Coastal commercial Dungeness crab fishery

One of the most important commercial fisheries in Washington, the commercial Dungeness crab fishery has an average (1990-2002) ex-vessel value of approximately $19.9 million. There are 223 Washington ...
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Big game permit auctions

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife began auctioning big game permits in 1994. The first auction permit was a single bighorn sheep permit and the auction was conducted by a local ...
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Special Hunt Permits & Raffles

Special hunt permits, big-game auctions and raffle permit hunts offer a chance to participate in a coveted hunt while directly supporting conservation and management in Washington. Special hunting ...
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March 12-14, 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 ...