Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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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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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Lake Samish

WDFW water access areas on this lake: ...
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North Bay (Case Inlet)

WDFW shellfish seasons indicate the specific times of year when harvesting is permitted. Before heading to the beach, please also check the Department of Health (DOH) information below which is ...
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American Lake

Catch a tagged fish? Fill out the prize claim form.
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2025-26 Razor Clam Management Update

The following presentation by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is designed to provide you with general information on the management of the recreational razor clam fishery in Washington ...
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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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Shellfish, aquatic invertebrate, and seaweed health and cultivation permitting

Image Learn more about the Safeguard Our Shellfish campaign! Shellfish Import and Transfer permitting requirements manage risk associated with introducing and spreading shellfish disease agents and ...