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WDFW seeks public input on draft status review for Canada lynx

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on a draft periodic status review for Canada lynx that includes a recommendation to keep lynx classified as a state ...
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WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 18; more digs planned for early 2026

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 Dec. 18-23.
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WDFW to survey crabbers in select Puget Sound marine areas in December

This month, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will be reaching out to Dungeness crabbers who harvested crab in select Puget Sound marine areas during the 2025 season with a brief, ...
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Warden Lake

Several areas of the shoreline are fishable.
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Simcoe Mountains Wildlife Area Unit

This unit is part of the Klickitat Wildlife Area. A Discover Pass is required on WDFW lands -- including water access areas, wildlife areas, and campgrounds -- unless you already have a Vehicle Access ...
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Dry Falls Lake

The only shoreline fishing is at the access site and along portions of the southern shoreline.
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2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings

Fishing & Shellfishing Commercial fishing Commercial Dungeness crab fishery Puget Sound commercial crab fishery 2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings ...
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Washington Habitat Connectivity Action Plan (2025)

Author(s): Julia L. Michalak, Glen P. Kalisz, Harriet A. Morgan, Stephanie M. DeMay, Zaneta Kaszta, Jeff Azerrad, Elizabeth Bockstiegel, Andrew Shirk, and Patricia Cramer ...
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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 ...
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A review of hatchery reform science in Washington State

Here we review the science of hatchery reform, describing the benefits of hatcheries, the risks of hatcheries, and the major operational options available to hatchery mangers for balancing the benefit ...
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2025 Game Bird and Small Game Hunting Regulations

Duck, Coot, Snipe, Geese, Brant, Band-tailed Pigeon, Dove, Mourning Dove, Swan, Forest Grouse, Sage & Sharptailed Grouse, Ptarmigan, Pheasant, California (Valley) Quail and Northern Bobwhite, Mountain ...
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Boaters must stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales under expanded rules in Washington waters

OLYMPIA – As of Jan. 1, 2025, boaters in Washington waters must stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) at all times.