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Photo by WDFW

Beat the rush; complete hunter education now

News release | July 17, 2024
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Grays Harbor County man sentenced to 29 months in prison for big game violations

News release | July 16, 2024
Director Susewind sitting at a table in his office speaking to the camera during a video
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WDFW Director's statement on 2024 special hunt permit draw updates

Director's statement | July 10, 2024
Cascade red fox
Photo by Rollin Geppert

Public comment period open through Aug. 9 for rule proposal to protect endangered foxes

News release | July 3, 2024
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Director’s Bulletin | May/June 2024

Director's bulletin | June 28, 2024
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Okanogan County limited-entry deer hunt applications coming July 15

News release | June 27, 2024
A hunter sitting on a rock in a field, using binoculars to look in the distance

WDFW extends special hunt permit application deadline to May 22

News release | May 6, 2024
A cougar in the woods

Public comment period open for cougar hunting season rule making

News release | May 1, 2024
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Director’s Bulletin | March/April 2024

Director's bulletin | April 30, 2024
The 2024 cover of the Washington Big Game Hunting Regulations featuring a photo of a mule deer buck in the snow.

Latest big game hunting regulations and special hunt applications now available

News release | April 15, 2024
Two young hunter education students practicing at a shooting range while an instructor stands nearby giving direction

Complete hunter education to prepare for spring turkey season

News release | March 11, 2024
Landscape view of Merrill Lake Wildlife Area Unit

Director’s Bulletin | Jan/Feb 2024

Director's bulletin | Feb. 28, 2024