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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning April 1 with additional dates planned through early May

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 April 1 through ...
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WDFW urges shellfish harvesters to follow rules, support sustainability as state clam, mussel, and oyster seasons get underway

The return of daytime low tides brings opportunities for recreational clam, mussel, and oyster gathering across hundreds of Washington’s public beaches now open or soon reopening for harvesting.With ...
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Prescribed fires planned for WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington

EPHRATA- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to conduct prescribed burns on nearly 500 acres of WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington in March, as weather and conditions ...
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WDFW soliciting additional public comment for incentive deer permit proposals

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is soliciting public comments on proposed changes to rules about hunter education instructor incentive deer permits as part of the Department’s ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Walla Walla

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission held a hybrid meeting in Walla Walla. The Commission discussed rule making regarding commercial non-spot shrimp pot licenses and livestock compensation, ...
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March 2026 Nisqually River incident

On Monday, March 16, at approximately 3 p.m., a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police Officer, patrolling outside of Yelm in Thurston County, heard a radio transmission that a WDFW ...
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WDFW invites public to two Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area virtual planning meetings

MONTESANO — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host two virtual public meetings on long-term management of the Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area Complex, which consists of ...
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Bumping Lake

Good shoreline access around the lake on U.S. Forest Service land.
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Living with Wildlife

Living in Washington means living with wildlife. Whether you've found a baby bird out of the nest or are dealing with deer damaging your backyard, WDFW is here to help when you cross paths with the ...
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Crab seasons and areas

Crabbing is one of Washington's most popular recreational fisheries. Each year, recreational crabbers catch more than 1.5 million pounds of Dungeness crab using pots, ring nets, and — in the case of ...
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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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Upcoming changes for hunters, anglers as WDFW modernizes license products

Beginning July 8, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will no longer provide hunting and fishing licenses or other license products on waterproof, tear-resistant license paper and is ...