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WDFW invites public comment on environmental analysis of proposed shooting range closure in Asotin County

SPOKANE– The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting public comments on a State Environmental Policy ...
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2026 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery begins May 1

Reward Fishery will open May 1, offering anglers the chance to earn cash while helping protect vulnerable salmon and steelhead in the Columbia and Snake rivers. The fishery will be open daily through ...
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WDFW approves final coastal razor clam digs of the spring season from April 30 through May 6

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today that the final coastal razor clam digs of the season can proceed as planned at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, a ...
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Washington’s wolf population increases 17% in 2025

Following a decline at the end of 2024, the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Annual Report shows that the ...
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WDFW invites participation in workshops on kelp gathering and conservation

April 16 is celebrated as Washington’s official Bull Kelp DayOLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and partners including the Washington State Department of Natural Resources ...
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All Trout Derby lakes

2026 Trout Derby runs April 25 – Oct. 31. For more information, visit the Trout Derby page.
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Razor clam seasons and beaches

The Pacific razor clam is one of the most sought after shellfish in the state of Washington. Better roads and more leisure time have brought increasing numbers of diggers to the ocean beaches. It is ...
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Living with wildlife: Snakes

Image Photo by Jon McGinnis Figure 1. The common garter snake is the most wide-ranging reptile in North America. In Washington it is found from coastal and mountain forests to sagebrush deserts, ...
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Wolf Conservation and Management Plan

In addition to the delisting objective of 15 successful breeding pairs distributed in the three geographic regions for 3 consecutive years, an alternative delisting objective is also established ...
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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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Puget Sound/Strait of Juan de Fuca halibut seasons and regulations

2026 Puget Sound quota: 80,512 lbs2026 Halibut seasonMarine Area 5 - 10The 2026 seasons dates, pending issuance of regulations by the National Marine Fisheries Service, are: April 2 through June 30, ...
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Statewide hatchery trout and kokanee stocking plan

The statewide trout stocking plan provides anglers with the earliest information on where and how many trout are planned to be stocked into lakes and streams around the state.