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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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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 ...
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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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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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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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WDFW names new Police Chief, Michael Jewell

Following a nationwide search, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police announced today its new police chief, Michael ...
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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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Public comment period open on Washington rule proposals to minimize the impact of chronic wasting disease

Updated July 7, 2026 to correct a misprint in the public comment phone number listed.
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Construction begins on project to restore estuary habitat in South Fork Skagit River

STANWOOD – One of Washington’s largest salmon habitat restoration projects to date broke ground this week on two islands in the South Fork Skagit ...
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SEPA documents available for public comment

Licenses & Permits Construction and environmental permits State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) SEPA documents available for public comment ...
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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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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 ...