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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) wants your input for the 2025-26 salmon fishing season. Comment takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at 1115 Washington Street S.E. in Olympia. You can also submit input via Zoom...

Starting New Year's Day, Washington boaters must stay 1000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales to protect their habitat and well-being.

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission prepares for a two-day series of meetings in Cle Elum to discuss crucial issues impacting our state's wildlife.

No Discover Pass required for a day of outdoor rejuvenation on state-managed lands. Offer valid on 10/10 only.

Explore the world of relationships with sports enthusiasts in a witty and insightful piece. Dive into the sacrifices and rewards of loving someone deeply dedicated to their hobby, whether it's fishing or hunting.

Explore the various fishing licenses available in Washington State, from combination licenses to razor clam permits.

Curious about enrolling in hunter education in Washington State? Find out about the flexible options available, including online classes and field skills evaluations.

Discover the surprising list of animals banned as pets in WA! From lions to exotic birds, find out which pets are off-limits.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife says the upgrades will include new shooting benches and sheds, improved drainage and an improved pistol range backstop.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released its forecast for salmon returning to the Upper Columbia River this year. WDFW collaborates annually with the state's tribes to produce the forecast. This year's projections include the return of nearly 85,000 summer Chinook and over 272,000 fall Chinook, which are similar numbers to the past three years...