Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW seeks public input on revised State Wildlife Action Plan draft

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is looking for public feedback on a draft of its revised State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), designed to guide fish, wildlife, and habitat ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Oct. 20

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 Oct. 20 to 26.
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WDFW prepares for fall prescribed burns in Eastern Washington

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to conduct prescribed fires on WDFW-managed lands in fall as conditions become favorable in Eastern Washington. Prescribed fires reduce the ...
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Emergency fishing and shellfishing rules advanced search

Marine Area 3 (La Push) closes to salmon retention beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2 - Aug 29, 2025 to Sep 15, 2025 Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) recreational salmon season open for one day Saturday August 30 - Aug ...
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Oyhut Wildlife Area Unit

A Discover Pass is required on WDFW lands -- including water access areas, wildlife areas, and campgrounds -- unless you already have a Vehicle Access Pass issued with the purchase of an eligible ...
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Waterfowl hunting to open three days a week in part of North Willapa Bay Unit

Hunt by Reservation system in place starting Oct. 11MONTESANO — Waterfowl hunting will be open by reservation on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only in part of Johns River Wildlife Area’s North ...
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Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project

Read all project updates below. The Duckabush Unit is located 4 miles south of Brinnon, and 22 miles north of Hoodsport, in Jefferson County. The unit can be accssed from Highway 101.
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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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Periodic Status Review for the Gray Wolf (2024)

Author(s): Julia B. Smith, Benjamin T. Maletzke, Trent Roussin, and Gabriel R. Spence Draft documents are provided for informational purposes only. Drafts may contain factual inaccuracies and may not ...
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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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Long Beach domoic acid levels

Visit the Long Beach page for directions, harvest information, and more. Domoic acid, a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain types of algae, can be harmful or even fatal to humans if ...