WDFW lifts emergency wildfire restrictions WDFW lifted emergency restrictions Tuesday on the land it manages throughout the state, but urged anyone visiting those lands to continue using caution when doing anything that could spark a wildlfire. Learn more >>
Since 1939, state leaders have
sought to preserve habitat for fish and wildlife
by acquiring key areas for public ownership. Today,
the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
(WDFW) owns or manages nearly a million acres
of land divided into 32 designated Wildlife Areas
across the state. In addition to Wildlife Areas, WDFW also owns or manages more than 700 Water Access Sites that provide boating access to lakes, rivers and marine areas.
Public Conduct Rules for
Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife (WDFW) lands
With increases
in users and types of use on WDFW lands, and after
years of discussion and extensive public review,
the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted
new public conduct rules (Washington Administrative
Code 232-13) in December 2007 to protect fish and
wildlife habitats, public safety, and equal opportunity. Find
out more...
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