Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife - Fishing, hunting, recreation

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With hunting seasons underway, be aware of new rules pertaining to chronic wasting disease (CWD) to help you plan your hunt. 

Hunters, wildlife watchers, birders, and other outdoor recreationists are reminded to be respectful of each other, to safely and responsibly share public lands and waters, and to appreciate that each cares deeply about wildlife and their habitat.

The Dungeness crab tagging study aims to find out more about their movement in Marine Area 10 and hopes to shed more insight about crab abundance and assist in how WDFW manages fishing seasons and sets annual catch quotas.

An outbreak of deer epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD)/Bluetongue is affecting deer in several Eastern Region counties. 

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October 24, 2025
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