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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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2024 Deer general season game harvest reports
District 9 Totals Method Antlerless Harvest Antlered Harvest Total Harvest 1 Point 2 Point 3 Point 4 Point 5+ Point Number Hunters Hunter Success Hunter Days Days/Kill Archery 45 126 171 25 13 49 24 ...
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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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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning April 12; more digs planned through May 15
OLYMPIA — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, April 12.“We’ve had a great start to our ...
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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 seeks public input on Lower Columbia River tributary fisheries
RIDGEFIELD – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is asking for public input on management strategies for salmon and steelhead in Lower Columbia River tributary fisheries.Survey ...
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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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WDFW seeks public input on recreation at Olympic, Johns River, and Chehalis wildlife areas
Public meeting scheduled April 23 OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is asking for public input to inform a 15-year management plan for the Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife ...