Get involved

Whether attending a Commission meeting, volunteering on a habitat restoration project, or commenting on upcoming fishing seasons, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife offers multiple opportunities for public input and participation.

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In this section

  • Wild Washington Lesson Plans

    To provide support for learners in Washington, the Department has new wildlife-themed curriculum for elementary, middle school, and high school students.

  • Family education resources

    Lessons and activity ideas for families to learn about wildlife, habitat, and the environment.

  • Report wildlife observations

    Report observations of live wildlife, dead wildlife, or sick or injured wildlife.

  • Calendar

    Find public meetings, important hunting and fishing dates, community events, and more on the WDFW calendar.

  • School cooperative program

    WDFW's School Cooperative Program provides salmonid eggs to schools to be reared in a classroom aquarium.

  • Volunteer opportunities

    The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) welcomes volunteers of all abilities who want to contribute to conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitat.

  • Public meetings

    The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife hosts public meetings around the state on a variety of issues, including season-setting, management plans, and Commission meetings.

  • Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups

    The 14 Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups work within communities across the state to recover salmon.

  • Donate to Fish and Wildlife programs

    See how your donations can help support youth education, disabled veterans, and other WDFW programs.

  • Watchable Wildlife Grant Program

    This grant is intended to create, improve, increase, and/or promote wildlife viewing opportunities and foster appreciation for and stewardship of Washington wildlife.