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Boaters reminded to give Southern Resident killer whales space with reports of 22 whales in poor condition

News release | May 23, 2025
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WDFW approves deer salvage in Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum counties

News release | May 19, 2025
Morning deer hunt
Photo by Zach Moore

Latest Washington big game hunting regulations and special hunt applications now available

News release | April 16, 2025
A pinto abalone sits on a rock on the sea floor with a diver seen in the background, shining a spotlight on the shell.
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WDFW invites public to comment on maintaining endangered species listing for pinto abalone

News release | April 15, 2025
The sun sets over snowcapped mountains with Chelan Lake in the background and a single sagebrush in the foreground.
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Public invited to learn about 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan revision

News release | April 14, 2025
A map showing where wolf packs resided in the state of Washington

Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count

News release | April 5, 2025
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WDFW now accepting applications for Watchable Wildlife Grant funding

News release | April 2, 2025
Scenic view of wheat fields.
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WDFW accepting public comment on proposed rule updates for commercial crop damage claims

News release | April 2, 2025
A sign that says "Deer and elk sampling station" hangs on a brick wall
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WDFW approves new rules to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease

News release | March 28, 2025
A hunter stands on a hilltop looking at a forest in the distance.
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WDFW approves new 2025-2026 hunting season rules

News release | March 28, 2025
Butterfly with greenish-yellow marbling on white wings rests on white flowers.
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Public invited to comment on WDFW recommendation to protect rare butterfly species

News release | March 27, 2025
WDFW Chehalis Wildlife Area - Chehalis Unit - ADA Paved Path
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WDFW seeks public input on recreation at Olympic, Johns River, and Chehalis wildlife areas

News release | March 26, 2025