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Map of areas where feeding is banned

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

News release | Sept. 12, 2024
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Kitsap County river otter incident

WDFW statement | Sept. 12, 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
Two hands holding a bat wing over a light table at night.
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
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WDFW statement on Ferry County black bear incident

WDFW statement | Sept. 1, 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.

Director’s Bulletin | July/August 2024

Director's bulletin | Aug. 30, 2024
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WDFW to host workshop on new boating regulations to protect Southern Resident killer whales

News release | Aug. 28, 2024
Curlew Perch
Photo by Andy Walgamott

WDFW seeks public input on proposed fishing rule changes in Chelan and Grant counties

News release | Aug. 27, 2024
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Discover prime trout fishing in Washington’s high mountain lakes

Blog post | Aug. 27, 2024
A desert striped-whipsnake coiled up
Photo by Randimal

Public invited to submit information for new whipsnake status report

News release | Aug. 23, 2024