Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 18; more digs planned for early 2026

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 Dec. 18-23.
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Current rule-making activity (Rule-making docket)

We invite you to participate in our rule-making process. WDFW is actively considering the rule-making proceedings listed below. Chapter 220-111 WAC provides procedures for inspecting or requesting ...
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WDFW to survey crabbers in select Puget Sound marine areas in December

This month, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will be reaching out to Dungeness crabbers who harvested crab in select Puget Sound marine areas during the 2025 season with a brief, ...
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Lowland lakes

Grab your fishing rod and sharpen your hooks! Thousands of lowland lakes in Washington provide anglers new and old with exciting, family-friendly fishing opportunities. The video below demonstrates ...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold virtual meeting Dec. 12

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Dec. 12 to hear public comment and decide on a suite of proposed land transactions and whether to classify the island marble ...
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Public invited to provide input on 2027-2028 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hosting a virtual public meeting to discuss management options for the 2027-2028 coastal recreational bottomfish fisheries on Dec. 10 ...
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Blue Mountains elk captures to take place this December

Operations to capture and radio-collar adult female elk in the Blue Mountains start this month to better understand factors affecting the population growth rate of elk in the area. The effort will ...
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Deer and elk multi-season tags

Multi-season tag holders can apply for special hunts for all three weapon types. Elk multi-season tag holders are eligible to apply for special hunts on both sides of Washington state.
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Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special Habitat Committee meeting on Dec. 4

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Habitat Committee will meet virtually on Thursday, Dec. 4 to discuss proposed public land acquisitions as part of the Washington Department of Fish and ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 2

OLYMPIA – 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 Dec. 2 ...
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Marine Area 6 - East Juan de Fuca Strait

Marine Area 6 is located between Low Point to the west and Point Partridge and Point Wilson to the east, primarily within the Strait of Juan de Fuca and to the west side of Whidbey Island. Excellent ...
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Marine Area 9 - Admiralty Inlet

Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) is located south of Partridge Point to Point Wilson, south and west of a line from Possession Point to shipwreck, north of Hood Canal Bridge and north of Apple Cove ...