RECREATIONAL RAZOR CLAMMING
Photo of a razor clam limit on the beach with a clam shovel in the background. WDFW tentatively schedules razor clam digs through February
State shellfish managers have tentatively scheduled evening razor clam digs through February on three ocean beaches. Learn more >>

FISH WASHINGTON
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• Fish Washington: One stop for where's, when's and how's of fishing in Washington.
• Fishing Seasons & Rules
• Trout Stocking Reports

HUNTING PROSPECTS
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Hunting seasons are under way
Wildlife biologists have compiled the best information available to help hunters have a successful hunting season.
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• Most popular hunting seasons of the year opened Oct. 15

WILDLIFE HEALTH
Photo of several bats hanging from cave wall with White Nose Syndrome White-nose Syndrome in Bats
A devastating bat disease called White-nose Syndrome is now in Washington. Help us monitor our bat populations by reporting sick or dead bats, or groups of bats. Learn more >>

ABOUT WDFW
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Wildlife Program reports summarize the current activities of our field and headquarters staff around the state.
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   LATEST NEWS
• New WDFW hunting and fishing license system is up and running
• Commission delists bald eagles, falcons, airs options on Columbia salmon policy
• WDFW extends deadline to apply for Master Hunter Advisory Group
• Search continues in poaching case with offers of $9,000 in rewards
• Fishers reintroduced at Mount Rainier National Park
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RECREATIONAL CRABBING
Recreational Crab Fishing Puget Sound sport crabbing to close Dec. 31; new online system opens for reporting
Puget  Sound marine areas currently open for recreational winter crabbing will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31.
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• Dungeness Crab Catch Record Card Information

ELK HOOF DISEASE
Photo of deformed hoof WDFW seeks reports of elk with hoof disease in Cascades
State wildlife managers are asking hunters, anglers, campers and others planning to spend time in the Cascade Mountains this fall to report any elk they encounter and pay close attention to see if any walk with a limp. Learn more >>

SPECIES OF CONCERN
Photo of of a Lynx in snow staring intently at the camera. WDFW seeks comments on draft status reviews for woodland caribou, pond turtles and sandhill cranes
The public can comment through Dec. 23 on the listing recommendations and periodic status reports for woodland caribou, western pond turtles and sandhill cranes. Learn more >>
• WDFW seeks comments on draft status reviews for 3 species of sea turtles

WASHINGTON'S WILD FUTURE
Photo of the Puget Sound with Mt. Rainier in the background. Washington’s Wild Future
State fish and wildlife leaders are asking people to share their views on WDFW's revenue priorities, including proposals on conservation efforts, license fee changes and improvements to hunting and fishing in Washington. Learn more >>


 

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