What Every Washingtonian Should Know About Spring Turkey Season
It’s Spring Turkey Season! Here is a quick summary of the most important things you need to know.
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Washington is How Bad When It Comes To Hunting?
I thought hunting in the PNW would be better than this!?!
Wildlife Recreation Activity is Big Business in Washington State
A study has revealed just how many people are fishing, hunting and enjoying wildlife in Washington state and the amount of money they spend while doing it. The numbers are eye opening.
Washington State Issues Reminder of CWD Game Import Rules
WDFW spells out the rules of importing game meat, hide, and trophies in order to prevent chronic wasting disease.
Washington State Only Allows One Animal To Be Hunted Year-Round
Hunters looking for a year-round sport opportunity in Washington will find it with only one species.
Environmental Coalition Seeks To Tighten Hunting Rules
A coalition of environmental groups has filed a petition asking Washington State to rescind recent changes it made to its rules for hunting cougar and black bear.
Washington Wildlife First, the Mountain Lion Foundation, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Humane Society of the United States filed the petition with the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission this week...
WDFW Incentivizing Hunters to Report Early
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says that hunters who report 2020 black bear, deer, elk, or turkey hunting results by Sunday, Jan. 10, will have the opportunity to win one of nine deer and elk incentive permits for fall 2021
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WDFW Makes Two Changes to Rules for Hunting Contests
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to make two rule changes when it came to hunting contests at their meeting last week.
The first rule change excludes species that don't currently have bag limits – such as coyotes – from being eligible for hunting contests.
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New Comprehensive Get Outdoors License Pitched at WDFW Winthrop Meeting
Outdoor recreation enthusiasts may be interested in this Friday and Saturday's Washington Fish and Wildlife's Commission meeting. On the 13th and 14th, in Winthrop at the Sun Mountain Lodge the commission could possibly pass a new Get Outdoors license for Washington state residents...
Two Big Hunting Seasons Begin October 13th
Some of Washington's most popular hunting seasons will get underway Oct. 13, when modern firearm deer hunters and waterfowl hunters take to the field.
The winter of 2017-18 put less stress on deer than the previous year—especially in parts of eastern Washington, said Jerry Nelson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) deer and elk section manager. Hunt...