Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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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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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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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Trout Lake

Shoreline access: Good - Shoreline access is limited.
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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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Living with wildlife: Bats

Species & Habitats Living with wildlife Species fact sheets Living with wildlife: Bats ...
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Game bird and small game regulations

The 2025 Washington State Duck Stamp competition winner, by Diane Ford. Washington is home to at least 35 types of waterfowl and more than a dozen other gamebirds available for harvest across a ...
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State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)

The department assesses possible environmental impact of proposed projects under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) to ensure our state’s natural resources are protected.
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Twanoh State Park

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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Time to report summer crab catch with recreational crab fishing closing soon in much of Puget Sound

Summer catch record cards can be submitted by mail to WDFW at CRC Unit, P.O. Box 43142, Olympia, WA 98504-3142. Crabbers can also report their summer catch through WDFW’s online licensing system from ...
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American Lake

Esri, NASA, NGA, USGS | WSU Facilities Services GIS, WA State Parks GIS, Esri, TomTom, Garmin, SafeGraph, GeoTechnologies, Inc, METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land ...
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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 ...