WDFW is proposing amendments to carry forward a long-standing recreational hunting opportunity to address bear management by continuing to use recreational hunting under a spring bear special permit in 2022.

In the 2021 license year, WDFW is starting a pilot program to evaluate how hunters can help reduce the prevalence of elk hoof disease. 

WDFW is seeking public input on a number of proposed changes to recreational fishing rules around the state; the comment period closes Dec. 4.

Bat week is an annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature.