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WDFW seeks public comment on draft status review of streaked horned lark

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on a draft periodic status review for the streaked horned lark ...
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WDFW extends special hunt application submission deadline to May 27

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has extended this year’s special hunt application submission deadline by one week to ...
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Recreational spot shrimp fisheries will not open in several Puget Sound marine areas; some non-spot shrimp fisheries will open on June 1

The recreational spot shrimp fishery will not open in Marine Area 8-1 (Deception Pass, Hope Island, and Skagit Bay), Marine Area 8-2 (Port ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special Fish and Big Tent committee meetings on May 14

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Fish and Big Tent committees will meet virtually on Thursday, May 14, to discuss a suite of topics.The ...
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Rainbow trout lost to botulism at Eells Springs Fish Hatchery

In late March, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff at the Eells Springs Fish Hatchery in Mason County found an ...
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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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2025-2026 Official Hunting Hours for game animals and forest grouse

These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset) for game animals and forest grouse (ruffed, blue, spruce) during established seasons. There are different ...
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Thurston County business pleads guilty to illegal sale of elephant ivory figurine

OLYMPIA – A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police investigation, prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO), into the illegal sale of a figurine carved out of elephant ivory ...
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2025 Motorized Vehicles on Lands

Public comments To view or submit public comments on this current proposal, please visit 2025 Motorized Vehicles on lands public engagement page. You may also submit a comment via email to ...
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Campfires, target shooting, and other activities restricted at WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington

Update: As of Oct. 17, 2025, all Eastern Washington fire restrictions are rescinded. Visit WDFW's wildfire information webpage for current wildfire ...
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DRAFT Periodic Status Review for the Streaked Horned Lark in Washington (2026)

This Periodic Status Review (PSR) evaluates the status of the streaked horned lark (Eremophila alpestris strigata) in Washington and recommends ...
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Boaters reminded to give Southern Resident killer whales space with reports of 22 whales in poor condition

OLYMPIA – With summer boating and fishing seasons ramping up, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is reminding boaters of new laws requiring vessels to stay 1,000 yards away from ...