WDFW

Eastern Washington deer and elk hunters face new requirements this year. Samples from harvests must now be tested for chronic wasting disease in the 100-series game management units.

Three Zoom meetings this month give Washington hunters a chance to hear about roughly 60 proposed rule changes covering deer, elk, moose, waterfowl, turkey, and more, ahead of the 2027 to 2029 seasons.

With summer just a few weeks away, new fire restrictions are rolling out to keep our communities safe from wildfires. Here’s what you need to know.

As livestock losses mount, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announces plans to remove a wolf from the NE corner of the state.

Get ready for a change at the WDFW: starting in June 2026, cash won’t cut it for license purchases anymore.

No more soggy licenses! The future of fishing and hunting in Washington is going digital this July.

WDFW proposes limiting ATVs, trucks, and e-bikes to designated roads to preserve habitats and cultural sites.

Last week, a King County Superior Court commissioner entered a temporary restraining order that prohibits the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife from lethally removing a wolf from the Sherman pack in Ferry County.

WDFW is seeking public input to shape Washington’s 2027-29 hunting seasons, from deer and elk management to permits, rules, and access.

WDFW releases 2025 Washington hunting forecast with wildfire updates, new rules, disease outbreaks, and district-by-district insights for big game and bird hunters.