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 ...

I5 N from Seattle to Hwy 525 N then to Hwy 99 (Pacific Hwy), TL then 1st R (Shelby Rd) follow to 43rd Av TR, access down on R, across from fire station.

Compensation rules and instructions for submitting claims on commercial cattle, horse, and sheep loss due to bear, cougar, or wolf depredation using Washington state funds.

Opens coastal commercial salmon troll seasons. Documents. WSR filed on June 23, 2025 ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today Puget Sound summer crab-fishing seasons will get underway July 3 in many marine areas.“Crabbers will find that the 2025 ...

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has finalized its acquisition of the Sekiu boat launch property in Clallam County along the northern Olympic Peninsula. WDFW bought the ...

RIDGEFIELD – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will close the Kress Lake Access Area in Cowlitz County on June 16 to control invasive aquatic weeds. The access area will reopen on ...

The department seeks to amend and clarify rules in WAC chapters 220-413, 220-414 and 220-415 based on the passage of Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1325 in the 2025 legislative session.

OLYMPIA – All-depth halibut fishing in Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) will open for five additional days on June 9, 10, 16, 17, and 30, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today.

Opens Cascade River spring Chinook daily and sets Skagit River sockeye seasons.

Opens Lewis River hatchery Chinook seasons. Maintains previously announced salmon closures for Klickitat River. Returns Wind River to permanent rules.

This update provides an overview of gray wolf conservation and management activities in Washington during May 2025.