Photo byThe Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife teams up with businesses, organizations and volunteers from all over Washington to provide fishing opportunities for children ages 5 to 14. Most ...

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. When buying online ...

This update provides an overview of gray wolf conservation and management activities in Washington during November 2024.

Visit the WDFW Hunt Planner webmap for interactive mapping and viewing of regulations and boundaries. 2020-2021 GMU Maps (large-print PDF format) (PDF) ...

Puget Sound Creel Reports Recreational fishery samplers collect catch information throughout the season at fishing access sites throughout Puget Sound. Southwest Washington fishing reports See the ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife issues rule changes that may affect anglers' ability to fish specific species, fisheries, or gear. These updates reflect changes to the Sport Fishing ...

Species & Habitats At-risk species Species recovery and protection Killer whale (orca) conservation and management Killer whale resources and regulations for boaters ...

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 ...

The Johnson/DeBay's Slough Unit is located southwest of Sedro-Woolley and northeast of Mount Vernon in Skagit County. There are two parking areas—one on Francis Road ("Hunt Area" parking area) and ...

Lake Spokane (Long Lake ) This Spokane River reservoir was created due to the construction of Long Lake Dam. This lake provides good fishing for warmwater fish, such as Yellow Perch, Largemouth and ...

Terrestrial habitat connectivity is critical to maintaining Washington’s biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and climate adaptation potential. As landscapes become increasingly fragmented due to ...

Apply for our free certification plaque to help raise awareness of the value of creating wildlife habitat in your area. Our free program is open to all types of wildlife habitat. Apply for a Habitat ...