Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

The Discover Pass - your ticket to Washington’s great outdoors
The Discover Pass is required for vehicle access or parking on Washington state parks and recreation lands.
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•	Discover Pass now available
•	Purchase Online!
•	Exemptions to the Discover Pass
•	Information for hunting and fishing license holders

WOLF CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT

Wolves are returning to Washington. Learn about wolf conservation, management, natural history, Washington wolf packs, and how to report sightings. Learn more >>

•	Wolf Conservation and Management Plan
•	Annual survey confirms 27 wolves, including three breeding pairs, in Washington

RECREATIONAL RAZOR CLAMMING

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WDFW approves evening razor-clam dig for Feb. 18-19, starts planning morning digs

Please note: A high surf advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17.

•	How Recreational Razor Clam Seasons are Set
•	How to Dig Razor Clams
•	Try these delicious Razor Clam recipes
•	Things to do, Places to Stay • City of Grayland (Twin Harbors) • City of Long Beach • City of Copalis Beach • City of Moclips (Mocrocks Beach)

NORTH OF FALCON 2012
Learn more >>	Anglers, commercial fishers and others interested in Washington state salmon fisheries can get a preview of this year's salmon returns and potential fishing seasons during a public meeting here Feb. 28.

LATEST NEWS

•	WDFW approves evening razor-clam dig for Feb. 18-19, starts planning morning digs
•	Public meeting on salmon forecast kicks off season-setting process
•	Commission approves Okanogan land purchase
•	WDFW will accept public comments on proposed hunting rules through Feb. 21
•	More WDFW News

HUNTING SEASON SETTING PROCESS

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WDFW will accept public comments on proposed hunting rules through Feb. 21
WDFW is accepting written comments on more than a dozen proposals, ranging from allowing waterfowl hunters to use electronic decoys to adding a day to western Washington elk seasons.

•	2012-2014 Hunting Season Setting Process
•	Proposed 2012-14 Hunting Seasons & Regulations

WDFW BUDGETARY INFORMATION
	WDFW's 2012 Supplemental Operating Budget Request includes proposed cuts reflecting a potential 10 percent reduction in state General Fund support to the Department. State agencies are proposing budget cuts because state revenue collections are projected to fall short of expectations. Details on WDFW's proposed budget.

FISH, WILDLIFE & WASHINGTON'S ECONOMY

Spending by fishers, hunters and wildlife viewers generates more than $4.5 billion annually for Washington state’s economy. Their spending supports jobs and small businesses around the state, particularly in rural areas. Learn more >>

•	Washington's fish & wildlife mean business and jobs

HUNTER REPORTING

•	Online Hunter Reporting

Register for a Hunter Education Class Today!

I WANT TO...

•	Purchase a hunting or fishing license
•	Purchase/Submit Special Permit Hunt Applications
•	Apply for a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA)
•	Join the WDFW Mailing Lists

I AM LOOKING FOR...

•	Fishing Seasons and Regulations
•	Hunting Seasons and Regulations
•	WDFW Enforcement
•	WildWatch Cams
•	Hunter Education
•	Wildlife Areas
•	Water Access Sites
•	Project and Planning Assistance
•	Regional Offices
•	WDFW Publications

The Weekender Report
The latest in fish and wildlife recreational opportunities across Washington State.

FEATURES

•	Northern Pike Information
•	Wildlife Program Weekly Activity Reports
•	Public Clam & Oyster Beaches
•	Species and Ecosystem Science
•	Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups
•	Columbia River Returns and Forecasts
•	WDFW Public Event Calendar
•	Washington's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
•	WDFW Image Gallery

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ADA information and opportunities.