FISH WASHINGTON
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Fish Washington: One stop for where's, when's and how's of fishing in Washington.
Fishing Seasons & Rules
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HUNTING PROSPECTS
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Hunting seasons are under way
Wildlife biologists have compiled the best information available to help hunters have a successful hunting season.
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Most popular hunting seasons of the year opened Oct. 15

WILDLIFE HEALTH
Photo of several bats hanging from cave wall with White Nose Syndrome White-nose Syndrome in Bats
A devastating bat disease called White-nose Syndrome is now in Washington. Help us monitor our bat populations by reporting sick or dead bats, or groups of bats. Learn more >>

ABOUT WDFW
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Wildlife Program reports summarize the current activities of our field and headquarters staff around the state.
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   LATEST NEWS
Commission updates Columbia River salmon policy
Master Hunter Permit Program will accept applications through Feb. 15
Full season announced for Skagit County brant goose hunting
Teanaway Community Forest Advisory Committee set to begin recreation planning
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FISH and WILDLIFE LICENSE PLATES
Recreational Crab Fishing Steelhead License Plates
Support efforts to conserve steelhead in Washington by purchasing a steelhead specialty license plate for your vehicle. Learn more >>

ELK HOOF DISEASE
Photo of deformed hoof WDFW seeks reports of elk with hoof disease in Cascades
State wildlife managers are asking hunters, anglers, campers and others planning to spend time in the Cascade Mountains this fall to report any elk they encounter and pay close attention to see if any walk with a limp. Learn more >>

SPECIES OF CONCERN
Photo of a loggerhead sea turtle swimming underwater. WDFW seeks comments on draft status reviews for 3 species of sea turtles
The public can comment through Feb. 13, 2017, on wildlife managers' recommendations to leatherback, loggerhead and green sea turtles.
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WASHINGTON'S WILD FUTURE
Photo of the Puget Sound with Mt. Rainier in the background. Washington’s Wild Future
State fish and wildlife leaders are asking people to share their views on WDFW's revenue priorities, including proposals on conservation efforts, license fee changes and improvements to hunting and fishing in Washington. Learn more >>


 


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   ONLINE HARVEST REPORTING
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Fishing Seasons and Regulations
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The latest in fish and wildlife recreational opportunities across Washington State.
   FEATURES
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Species and Ecosystem Science
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