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Public comment period open for proposed Washington commercial livestock compensation rule changes

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on proposed changes to rules prescribing how the Department compensates commercial livestock producers for losses ...
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Public comment period open for 2026 Washington hunting season proposals

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on proposed hunting season rule changes as part of the Department’s annual hunting season setting process.WDFW is ...
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WDFW seeks public feedback on proposed rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster seasons to conserve shellfish populations, address increases in harvest ...
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Unofficial third-party test reports chronic wasting disease in Ferry County mule deer

SPOKANE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) received a private testing company report reflecting a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result from a mule deer harvested in ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 31 with an additional 27 days planned for early 2026

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from Dec. 31 ...
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Hunting for brant geese to open in Clallam, Pacific, and Whatcom counties; will remain closed in Skagit County

MILL CREEK – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced that hunts for brant geese will open as scheduled in Clallam, Pacific, and Whatcom counties, but that Skagit County ...
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2025 Watchable Wildlife Grant recipients expand access to Washington wildlife viewing opportunities

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently awarded $30,000 in Watchable Wildlife Grant funding for four projects that support wildlife viewing opportunities in Washington ...
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Washington commercial Dungeness crab season will kick off Dec. 31 or Jan. 4 along the coast, depending on area

OLYMPIA — Washington’s coastal commercial Dungeness crab season will open Dec. 31 from Klipsan Beach on the Long Beach Peninsula south to Cape Falcon, Ore., including the Columbia River and Willapa ...
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2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings

Fishing & Shellfishing Commercial fishing Commercial Dungeness crab fishery Puget Sound commercial crab fishery 2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings ...
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Duckabush Estuary Restoration Project

Read all project updates below. The Duckabush Unit is located 4 miles south of Brinnon, and 22 miles north of Hoodsport, in Jefferson County. The unit can be accssed from Highway 101.
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Reporting your harvest

Harvest reporting is a crucial part of game management. All hunters who purchase a license and tag (s) are required to submit a hunter report, even if they didn't hunt.
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Jan. 29 with additional dates planned through early March

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 ...