Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Public comment period open on Washington rule proposals to minimize the impact of chronic wasting disease

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting public comments on rule making proposals designed to update and/or ...
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Construction begins on project to restore estuary habitat in South Fork Skagit River

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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Virtual public meeting scheduled on proposed rotenone treatment of Eastern Washington waters

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers will host an online public meeting on July 15 to discuss proposed ...
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Scooteney Reservoir

Shoreline fishing areas are scattered throughout the lake.
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Diablo Lake

Six miles northeast of Newhalem. Open to fishing year-round. Naturally reproducing rainbow trout are the main attraction on this Skagit River ...
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WDFW will use drones for sandhill crane surveys in Klickitat County

RIDGEFIELD – Researchers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will use a drone to survey known sandhill crane locations in ...
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WDFW invites public comment on environmental analysis of proposed shooting range closure in Asotin County

SPOKANE– The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting public comments on a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination ...
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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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Furbearer trapping seasons and rules

These rules are effective from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, both dates inclusive. Download the 2026 Furbearer Trapping Regulations. (PDF) Before trapping, please review the Guidance to Prevent ...
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Rufus Woods Lake

Shore access limited to Colville side of the reservoir and several spots on the state side just upstream from Chief Joseph Dam ...
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Lake Cushman

Cushman Lake offers a year-round open season. This North Fork Skokomish River impoundment is a natural lake enlarged by a dam. Please note: Lake Cushman is a reservoir managed by Tacoma Power for ...
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Eligibility requirements for veterans' reduced fees

Photo by WDFW Hunter with disability scopes the landscape for deer. If you are a resident or non-resident of Washington who has been honorably discharged from military service, and have received a ...