Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Yakima County hunting incident results in fatality

Yakima County Sheriff’s Office and WDFW Police Joint News Release On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 around 5:30 p.m., Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police and Yakima County Sheriff’s Office ...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission met on Sept. 25-27 in Wenatchee

Commission met in Wenatchee Sept. 25–27, 2025, for a three-day session that included a retreat and public meeting.The Commission’s retreat sessions on Thursday and Friday provided an opportunity for ...
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Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery season extended at select locations

Reward Fishery season has been extended through Oct. 12 at select registration stations. The reward program, funded by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), pays anglers to catch predatory northern ...
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Winter crabbing season opens Oct. 1 in several Puget Sound marine areas

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that several Puget Sound marine areas will reopen for recreational crab fishing beginning Oct. 1.“Crab harvest data reported on ...
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WDFW seeks public input on white sturgeon recreational fisheries

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on white sturgeon recreational fisheries in Washington waters. Survey responses will help inform potential updates to ...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet on Sept. 25-27 in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE, Wash. — The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold its regular meeting in Wenatchee Sept. 25 to 27, 2025.
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North - Gulf of Georgia

NOTE: All crab fishing gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset on the last day of any fishing period. Crab fishing gear may not remain in the water on closed days.
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Puget Sound Dungeness crab catch record card

Licenses & Permits Fishing and shellfishing licenses Catch record card Puget Sound Dungeness crab catch record card ...
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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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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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Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management 2024 Annual Report

Author(s): A cooperative effort by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Spokane Tribe of Indians, Yakama Nation, Swinomish Indian Tribal ...