Buying a license. 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.

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 ...

Buying a license. 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.

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today Puget Sound summer crab-fishing seasons will get underway July 3 in many marine areas.“Crabbers will find that the 2025 ...

OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has finalized its acquisition of the Sekiu boat launch property in Clallam County along the northern Olympic Peninsula. WDFW bought the ...

As of Jan. 1, 2025, per RCW 77.15.740, motorized and non-motorized vessel operators (including kayakers and paddleboarders) in Washington waters must:. Stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident ...

May 6, 2025 shrimp rules update: Eastern section of Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) east of a line projected from Possession Point (47.905036 -122.380062) to Apple Cove Point (47.817348 -122.484381) ...

Update: The electronic version of the regulations ("eRegs") is now available online.OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and ...

April 16 correction: The Skykomish River fishing area under Puget Sound salmon fisheries was corrected to extend from the mouth to the Wallace River.OLYMPIA – Anglers in Washington can expect similar ...

OLYMPIA – Anglers across Washington can look forward to the start of lowland lakes fishing on April 26, with thousands of anglers expected to visit lakes statewide. This year’s opener also marks the ...

Two of three wolf recovery regions exceeded minimum recovery goals OLYMPIA – The number of gray wolf packs in Washington increased slightly in 2024, according to the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation ...

Overview. Each year, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) submits a report to the federal government for Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 6 activities. This document details the ...