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Additional one-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Saturday, Feb. 21

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved an additional one-day recreational smelt fishery in the Cowlitz River from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21. The decision follows the ...
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Many Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for early-season fishing

More than two dozen Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for fishing, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. In addition to stocked rainbow trout, many of these lakes ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 26 with additional dates planned through early April

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from Feb. 26 through ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Olympia

During February’s Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in Olympia, the Commission heard updates on a suite of topics, approved the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (WDFW) Game ...
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One-day smelt fishery announced for Cowlitz River on Wednesday, Feb. 18

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a one-day recreational smelt fishery in the Cowlitz River from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18.The decision follows recent ...
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WDFW plans drone flights to assess habitat conditions in Grays Harbor County

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff will fly a drone over sections of the Elk River Wildlife Area Unit and the Department’s Coastal Region office property in Grays Harbor County ...
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WDFW invites public participation in annual salmon season-setting process

North of Falcon process kicks off Feb. 27 with hybrid statewide salmon forecast meeting in OlympiaOLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers have scheduled ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission meets Feb. 12 to 14 in Olympia

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a hybrid meeting in Olympia from Feb. 12 to 14 to hear updates on a variety of topics; discuss Columbia River salmon management; decide on ...
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New Washington Game Management Plan finalized

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission (Commission) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have finalized the Department’s new Game Management Plan (GMP) following a unanimous ...
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Fishing license types and fees

Washington is home to hundreds of fish and wildlife species and scores of diverse fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. You can purchase a license or parking pass online to start ...
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Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement

Anglers fishing for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and its tributaries must purchase a special endorsement.
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Shellfish, aquatic invertebrate, and seaweed health and cultivation permitting

Information on how to apply for a permit to import out of state or transfer shellfish within Washington State.