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Wolf Advisory Group

At the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, we celebrate diverse individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives. All are welcome to participate in our processes regardless of race, color, ...
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WDFW, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, and U.S. Forest Service celebrate first Chinook salmon reintroduction to Mount St. Helens area since 1980 eruption

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), in coordination with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, U.S. Forest Service, and ...
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WDFW invites comment on proposal to close recreational scallop harvesting

People can comment until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, through WDFW's Public Engagement Portal; by email; by voicemail to 855-925-2801, project code 5532; or by mail to WDFW Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box ...
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Public comment period open for species status review of Washington’s endangered northern leopard frogs

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on a draft periodic status review for the northern leopard ...
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Theler Wetlands Nature Center reopens to the public

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG) invite the public to a ribbon ...
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Boating in Washington FAQs

Preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in Washington is challenging and unpredictable. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) asks anyone who visits state ...
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Rules for mineral prospecting and placer mining

Licenses & Permits Construction and environmental permits Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) Types of Hydraulic Project Approvals (HPAs) Rules for mineral prospecting and placer mining ...
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Small game hunting licenses

Buying a licenseIf you're ready to buy a license, you can visit our online licensing system, contact us by phone at 360-902-2464, or visit any of the ...
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WDFW to discontinue sale of waterproof, tear-resistant paper licenses as early as May 13, 2026, amidst global shortage of petroleum-based paper

Due to a global shortage of petroleum-based materials, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and its 600 license dealer locations will ...
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WDFW opens lowland lakes April 25; Trout Derby returns with 900 prizes

OLYMPIA – Anglers across Washington can look forward to the beginning of lowland lake fishing and the annual Trout Derby kickoff on April 25, when hundreds of lakes statewide open for the season. This ...
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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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Ohop Lake

Ohop Lake is currently open year-round. The lake supports naturally reproducing populations of black crappie, yellow perch, largemouth bass, bluegill, brown bullhead catfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, and ...