Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Skagit County woman sentenced for wildlife trafficking

Yan L. Li, 54, was sentenced Aug. 25 in Skagit County Superior Court to 45 days of confinement and a $1,800 fine after pleading guilty to one Class C Felony count of unlawful wildlife trafficking.
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2025 Washington hunting prospects now available

As fall arrives, hunters across Washington gear up for big game, waterfowl, and upland bird seasons. This month, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) released its annual hunting ...
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WDFW announces 47 tentative days of coastal razor clam digging opportunities beginning Oct. 6

Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced 47 tentative days of razor clam digs at four coastal beaches from Oct. 6 through Jan. 6.
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Sturgeon survey on Lake Roosevelt begins Sept. 29

Beginning Sept. 29, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and the Spokane Tribe of Indians will conduct a two-week setline survey for ...
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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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Trout Lake

Shoreline access: Good - Shoreline access is limited.
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Eagle Creek

WDFW shellfish seasons indicate the specific times of year when harvesting is permitted. Before heading to the beach, please also check the Department of Health (DOH) information below which is ...
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WDFW to conduct drone flights over areas of lower Yakima River

YAKIMA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff, in partnership with Benton County, will conduct drone flights over two areas of the lower Yakima River on Aug. 27 or 28, 2025. The ...
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Buoy 10 fishing reports

Update: Chinook fishing in the Columbia River from Buoy 10 to Warrior Rock is closed. Hatchery coho fishing is open from Buoy 10 to Puget Island through Dec. 31. For details, refer to the Buoy 10 ...
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Fishing license types and fees

Washington is home to hundreds of fish and wildlife species and scores of diverse fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. You can purchase a license or parking pass online to start ...
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Reporting your harvest

Hunter harvest reporting allows the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to better manage game species throughout the state and set permit levels for upcoming seasons. This in turn allows ...
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Skagit Wildlife Area

The Skagit Wildlife Area contains 18,138 acres of wildlife habitat composed primarily of intertidal estuary, managed agricultural lands, and native habitats. The area is divided into 21 separate ...