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Public invited to comment on proposal to classify island marble butterfly as endangered

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting public comment on a rule making proposal and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination for classifying the island marble ...
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WDFW plans two coastal steelhead virtual town halls

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers will hold two virtual town halls on coastal steelhead to review 2024-25 returns, present 2025-26 run forecasts, and summarize ...
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2025 Watchable Wildlife Grant recipients expand access to Washington wildlife viewing opportunities

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently awarded $30,000 in Watchable Wildlife Grant funding for four projects that support wildlife viewing opportunities in Washington.WDFW’s ...
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WDFW seeks public input on revised State Wildlife Action Plan draft

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is looking for public feedback on a draft of its revised State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), designed to guide fish, wildlife, and habitat ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Oct. 20

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 Oct. 20 to 26.
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2025-26 Razor Clam Management Update

The following presentation by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is designed to provide you with general information on the management of the recreational razor clam fishery in Washington ...
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WDFW opens public feedback survey to begin three-year hunting season planning

OLYMPIA – The public is invited to weigh in on longer-term hunting season planning as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) begins its latest three-year season setting effort. Game ...
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Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board invites grant proposals to remove barriers to migrating fish

Applicants invited to Oct. 9 virtual webinar OLYMPIA – Starting Oct. 1, the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board will accept proposals for projects to remove barriers that prevent salmon and ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Oct. 6

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, the first round of razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks ...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission met on Sept. 25-27 in Wenatchee

WENATCHEE — The Washington Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Commission met in Wenatchee Sept. 25–27, 2025, for a three-day session that included a retreat and public meeting.The Commission’s retreat sessions ...
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Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery season extended at select locations

RIDGEFIELD – The 2025 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery season has been extended through Oct. 12 at select registration stations. The reward program, funded by Bonneville Power Administration ...