WDFW funding supports a strong and diverse outdoor economy

As state government’s principal steward of fish and wildlife resources, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) directly and indirectly supports more than $4.5 billion in economic activity each year and more than 60,000 direct jobs across the state. WDFW conserves native fish and wildlife, protects and enhances the environment, and provides recreational and commercial fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, and other sustainable opportunities for residents and visitors.