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

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Hunters should check their licensing profile for important updates to their special hunt permit draw results.

See current wildfire-related restrictions and closures affecting WDFW-managed lands across Washington.

For the fourth year in a row, commercial whale-watching vessels must stay at least one-half nautical mile away from vulnerable whales this summer -- and that same buffer will apply to nearly all vessels starting in 2025.

Next WDFW Commission meeting

August 8-10, 2024
Hybrid - Olympia

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