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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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Blue Mountains elk captures to take place this December

Operations to capture and radio-collar adult female elk in the Blue Mountains start this month to better understand factors affecting the population growth rate of elk in the area. The effort will ...
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Deer and elk multi-season tags

Multi-season tag holders can apply for special hunts for all three weapon types. Elk multi-season tag holders are eligible to apply for special hunts on both sides of Washington state.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW announces 2025-26 coastal steelhead regulations

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers today announced regulations for the state’s 2025-26 coastal steelhead season. Most major steelhead fishing areas are scheduled to be ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special Habitat Committee meeting on Dec. 4

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Habitat Committee will meet virtually on Thursday, Dec. 4 to discuss proposed public land acquisitions as part of the Washington Department of Fish and ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 2

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. 2 to 8.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Grays Harbor County man sentenced for elk spree killing

A judge sentenced a Grays Harbor County resident for the spree-killing of at least five cow elk, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Washington to debut new mobile application for digital hunting, fishing licenses, and ...

MyWDFW mobile app coming soonThe Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that its new digital licensing app, MyWDFW, will be launching soon in alignment with the 2026 license ...
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Marine Area 6 - East Juan de Fuca Strait

Marine Area 6 is located between Low Point to the west and Point Partridge and Point Wilson to the east, primarily within the Strait of Juan de Fuca and to the west side of Whidbey Island. Excellent ...
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Marine Area 11 - Tacoma-Vashon Island

Fishing & Shellfishing Places to go fishing Marine Areas Marine Area 11 - Tacoma-Vashon Island ...
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Marine Area 10 - Seattle-Bremerton Area

Marine Area 10 (Seattle and Bremerton area) is located from within Apple Cove Point (near Kingston) east to Edwards Point (near Edmonds) south to the north end of Vashon Island. For those who live ...