Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW plans two coastal steelhead virtual town halls

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers will hold two virtual town halls on coastal steelhead to review 2024-25 returns, present 2025-26 run forecasts, and summarize ...
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2025 Watchable Wildlife Grant recipients expand access to Washington wildlife viewing opportunities

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently awarded $30,000 in Watchable Wildlife Grant funding for four projects that support wildlife viewing opportunities in Washington.WDFW’s ...
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WDFW seeks public input on revised State Wildlife Action Plan draft

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is looking for public feedback on a draft of its revised State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), designed to guide fish, wildlife, and habitat ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Oct. 20

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 Oct. 20 to 26.
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WDFW prepares for fall prescribed burns in Eastern Washington

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to conduct prescribed fires on WDFW-managed lands in fall as conditions become favorable in Eastern Washington. Prescribed fires reduce the ...
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2025-26 Razor Clam Management Update

The following presentation by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is designed to provide you with general information on the management of the recreational razor clam fishery in Washington ...
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WDFW opens public feedback survey to begin three-year hunting season planning

OLYMPIA – The public is invited to weigh in on longer-term hunting season planning as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) begins its latest three-year season setting effort. Game ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Oct. 6

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, the first round of razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks ...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission met on Sept. 25-27 in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — The Washington Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Commission met in Wenatchee Sept. 25–27, 2025, for a three-day session that included a retreat and public meeting.The Commission’s retreat sessions ...
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September 25-27, 2025 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 ...
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Winter crabbing season opens Oct. 1 in several Puget Sound marine areas

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that several Puget Sound marine areas will reopen for recreational crab fishing beginning Oct. 1.“Crab harvest data ...