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I5 N from Seattle to Hwy 525 N then to Hwy 99 (Pacific Hwy), TL then 1st R (Shelby Rd) follow to 43rd Av TR, access down on R, across from fire station.
Commercially raised sheep, cattle, or horses killed or injured by bears, cougars, or wolves may be eligible for compensation using available state funds. (Bear depredations are currently not funded ...
About WDFW Rule making Emergency rule changes Coastal commercial troll fishery ...
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today Puget Sound summer crab-fishing seasons will get underway July 3 in many marine areas.“Crabbers will find that the 2025 ...
OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has finalized its acquisition of the Sekiu boat launch property in Clallam County along the northern Olympic Peninsula. WDFW bought the ...
This treatment is part of WDFW’s ongoing effort to understand how invasive aquatic plant management impacts fish communities and recreation. WDFW conducts biannual fish surveys in Kress Lake to ...
The passage of SHB 1325 adds several civil infractions for hunting violations that include the following: Hunting for Big Game without possessing the appropriate license or tag for Big Game; Hunting ...
OLYMPIA – All-depth halibut fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) will open for five additional days on June 9, 10, 16, 17, and 30, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today.
About WDFW Rule making Emergency rule changes Cascade River and Skagit River recreational salmon ...
Opens Lewis River hatchery Chinook seasons. Maintains previously announced salmon closures for Klickitat River. Returns Wind River to permanent rules.
This update provides an overview of gray wolf conservation and management activities in Washington during May 2025. Program updates and coordination WDFW is coordinating statewide coverage of ...