Species & Habitats At-risk species Species recovery and protection Killer whale (orca) conservation and management Killer whale resources and regulations for boaters ...

Terrestrial habitat connectivity is critical to maintaining Washington’s biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and climate adaptation potential. As landscapes become increasingly fragmented due to ...

The Game Management Plan (GMP) guides how the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW, the Department) manages wildlife that people hunt or trap. The Department worked with the Fish and ...

If you're ready to buy a license, you can visit our online licensing system, contact us by phone at 360-902-2464, or visit any of the more than 600 license dealers around the state. When buying online ...

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 ...

European green crab. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are organisms that have spread beyond their native range and present threats to our environment, economy, human health, and way of life. Preventing ...

Statewide gear rules (crab, shrimp, crawfish) Report derelict fishing gear NOTE: All crab fishing gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset on the last day of any fishing period.

All trout plants for 2022. For fish 3 per pound or larger, including broodstock. See the Annual Statewide Hatchery Trout Stocking Plan for expected future plants and the current year's trout plants ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced restrictions on campfires, target shooting, and other activities beginning July 1 on WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington ...

OLYMPIA – Recreational anglers will have the opportunity to reel in a salmon off the Washington coast beginning June 21 at Neah Bay, La Push, and Westport-Ocean Shores (Marine Areas 4, 3, and 2), and ...

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 purpose of this proposal is to repeal WAC 220-660-490, which incorporates RCW 77.55.480 by reference into the Hydraulic Code rules. RCW 77.55.480 created the Habitat Recovery Pilot Program (HRPP).