Controlled Burns Set For Central Washington
As spring rolls in, the WDFW gears up for some controlled burns—aiming to keep our forests safe and healthy while benefiting local wildlife.
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Fishing, Hunting Licenses In Washington Going Virtual
No more soggy licenses! The future of fishing and hunting in Washington is going digital this July.
WDFW Considers Rules to Limit Vehicle Access on Public Lands
WDFW proposes limiting ATVs, trucks, and e-bikes to designated roads to preserve habitats and cultural sites.
Wildlife commissioners deny collusion in growing controversy
Washington wildlife commissioners deny collusion allegations as memo raises transparency, conflict of interest, and public records concerns amid ongoing investigation.
Icicle River Coho Salmon Fishing Opens Nov. 1–30
Icicle River coho salmon retention opens Nov. 1–30. Daily limit two, minimum 12 inches; no bait, no night fishing.
Fall Prescribed Burns Set For Central Washington
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has a host of prescribed scheduled for the central portion of the state this fall.
Prescribed Burns Near Olympia Scheduled This Summer
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has scheduled prescribed burns for the Thurston County area this summer. The Department said the goal of these burns, which will start as early as July 1st is to restore prairie habitat on three wildlife area units.
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Wolf Will Not Be Removed From Washington’s Sherman Pack
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has decided against the lethal removal of a wolf from the Sherman pack territory in northeast corner of the state, despite repeated depredations of cattle in Ferry County. The Director said his decision is consistent with the guidance of the state's Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and the lethal removal provisions of the Dep
WDFW Investigating Multiple Depredations In A Single Day
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife said last week it is considering a period of evaluation following repeated livestock depredations. This comes following a series of depredations in the Kettle Mountains of Ferry County that left one calf dead, three calves injured and one wolf dead. Th...
You Can Fish for Spring Chinook on the Icicle River Friday
Spring Chinook season opens on Icicle River this Friday.
Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife says the season begins one hour before official sunrise, or at approximately 4:30 a.m., until one hour after official sunset time June 30.
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