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WDFW Commission or Advisory Group meeting logo

Fish and Wildlife Commission meets Sept. 26-28 in Spokane

News release | Sept. 18, 2024
Map of areas where feeding is banned
Photo by WDFW

WDFW bans wildlife feeding in parts of Spokane County to slow spread of chronic wasting disease

News release | Sept. 12, 2024
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife police badge

Kitsap County river otter incident

WDFW statement | Sept. 12, 2024
Dungeness Crab
Photo by WDFW Don Velasquez

Dungeness crab megalopae traps shine a light on future harvest opportunities

Blog post | Sept. 11, 2024
Person kneeling behind two harvested turkeys.
Photo by Jakub Barker

Fall turkey season opens in southwest Washington with increased bag limit

Blog post | Sept. 9, 2024
Razor clams in a clamming net.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW announces 42 tentative days of coastal razor clam digging opportunities beginning Oct. 3-7

News release | Sept. 5, 2024
Bat swabbing
Photo by Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

New cases of white-nose syndrome recorded in Washington bats this year

News release | Sept. 4, 2024
Archery range at National Hunting and Fishing Day
Photo by WDFW

WDFW will host free National Hunting and Fishing Day event Sept. 28

News release | Sept. 3, 2024
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife police badge

WDFW statement on Ferry County black bear incident

WDFW statement | Sept. 1, 2024
Crabbing in Deception Pass
Photo by Laurie Holgate

Time to report summer crab catch with sport crabbing closing in much of Puget Sound

News release | Aug. 30, 2024
A bobcat in the woods

New bobcat jaw submission requirements effective Sept. 1

News release | Aug. 30, 2024
A collage representing species and ecosystem biodiversity in Washington.

July/August Director’s Bulletin

Blog post | Aug. 30, 2024