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Killer whale resources and regulations for boaters
Species & Habitats At-risk species Species recovery and protection Killer whale (orca) conservation and management Killer whale resources and regulations for boaters ...
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WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning May 10
OLYMPIA – The final six days of the coastal razor clam dig season will proceed as planned beginning May 10, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed. “There ...
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Recreational spot shrimp fishery to open May 21 in many Puget Sound marine areas
May 6, 2025 shrimp rules update: Eastern section of Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) east of a line projected from Possession Point (47.905036 -122.380062) to Apple Cove Point (47.817348 -122.484381) ...
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Latest Washington big game hunting regulations and special hunt applications now available
Update: The electronic version of the regulations ("eRegs") is now available online. OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and ...
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Washington salmon fishing seasons tentatively set for 2025-2026
April 16 correction: The Skykomish River fishing area under Puget Sound salmon fisheries was corrected to extend from the mouth to the Wallace River. OLYMPIA – Anglers in Washington can expect similar ...
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Anderson, Linville re-appointed, one new commissioner appointed to Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission
OLYMPIA – Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has re-appointed two returning members and appointed one new member to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Molly Linville was re-appointed and fills one ...
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Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count
Two of three wolf recovery regions exceeded minimum recovery goals OLYMPIA – The number of gray wolf packs in Washington increased slightly in 2024, according to the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation ...
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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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WDFW approves new rules to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease
*Update: New chronic wasting disease rules referenced in this news release go into effect May 17, 2025. OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind has made ...
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WDFW approves new 2025-2026 hunting season rules
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind made decisions on proposed changes to hunting season rules effective for the 2025-2026 seasons.The director did not ...
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Public invited to comment on WDFW recommendation to protect rare butterfly species
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on a draft status report for the island marble butterfly that includes a recommendation to classify the ...
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WDFW seeks public input on 2025 ocean salmon fishery proposals
VANCOUVER – Fishery managers have developed options for Washington’s ocean salmon fisheries. These options reflect higher numbers than 2024 for hatchery Chinook and coho forecasted to return to the ...