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WDFW has finalized its acquisition of the Sekiu boat launch property in Clallam County along the Strait of Juan de Fuca on the northern Olympic Peninsula. 

The concrete boat ramp and a portion of the Heller Bar Access Area will be closed to remove a large gravel bar in front of the current launch area that impedes river traffic.

WDFW has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Washington. Here's what you need to know about the disease and WDFW's efforts to manage it.

Always contact a permitted wildlife rehabilitator before attempting to rescue any wildlife, and follow the tips in this blog for what to do if you encounter common young wildlife this spring.

Next WDFW Commission meeting

June 26-28, 2025
Hybrid - Olympia

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