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WDFW seeks public input on recreation planning at Methow Wildlife Area public workshop March 11 in Winthrop

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invites the public to help shape the future of recreation on the Methow Wildlife Area by attending a public workshop on Wednesday, March 11, from ...
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WDFW invites public to two Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area virtual planning meetings

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host two virtual public meetings on long-term management of the Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area Complex, which consists of the Johns ...
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Additional one-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Saturday, Feb. 21

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved an additional one-day recreational smelt fishery in the Cowlitz River from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21. The decision follows the ...
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Public input sought on proposed rules for use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host a virtual public meeting next week as part of developing new rules governing the use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands, with ...
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Many Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for early-season fishing

More than two dozen Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for fishing, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. In addition to stocked rainbow trout, many of these lakes ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 26 with additional dates planned through early April

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 Feb. 26 through ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Olympia

During February’s Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in Olympia, the Commission heard updates on a suite of topics, approved the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Game ...
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WDFW plans drone flights to assess habitat conditions in Grays Harbor County

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff will fly a drone over sections of the Elk River Wildlife Area Unit and the Department’s Coastal Region office property in Grays Harbor County ...
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Public invited to submit information for 10 species status reports and recovery plans

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking information from the public to inform species reports and plans the Department is developing for 10 wildlife species in ...
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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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2025 Trout Derby

The 2025 Trout Derby is closed.Lost or forgotten where to collect your prize? Recover your prize details.
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Salmon and steelhead co-management

Cooperation in salmon management Each year, state and tribal representatives participate in two key public fish management processes. One is the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) process and ...