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The agency says the work is happening now to take advantage of low water levels.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is changing the status of the greater sage grouse from threatened to endangered. Conservation Section Assessment Manager Taylor Cotten says there were multiple reasons for the uplisting. "There's the continued population decline, but also new information around the effective population size which is basically the number of individual birds that

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that the Chinook salmon fishing seasons on the Chelan and Entiat Rivers will open at sunrise July 16th and run through sunset October 15th. The daily limit for both is six with a minimum size of 12 inches ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife are hopeful for an influx of public participation regarding salmon fishing season setting. The entity is encouraging public input by offering a variety of opportunities to weigh in on setting salmon season...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has opened the public comment period now until February 26 for those looking to add input on the proposed recommendations to the cougar management guidelines. Four options are being proposed and can be viewed online by folks for an in depth explanation of the options...

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for public input for proposed recommendations in the 2020-2021 hunting seasons. The written public comments (accessible via WDFW website) will be taken into consideration as WDFW works to finalize hunting rules and regulations for the upcoming year...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have put the kibosh on target shooting from Road 12 of Gloyd Seeps Wildlife Area Unit due to safety concerns. The wildlife area unit is near Ephrata in Grant County. "It's a heavily used area for recreationists...

As 2019 came to a wrap, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that the state had a record year for prevention efforts of aquatic invasive species. These species - that includes zebra and quagga mussels, aquatic plants, fish and amphibian diseases - can cause negative impacts on water quality, native wildlife, power and irrigation systems and even recreational opportunities...

The public will have an opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and learn about Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's policies and direction in the comfort of their own home. WDFW Director, Kelly Susewind, will lead an online open house next Monday, December 16th, starting at 6:30...

The Chelan County Good Neighbor handbook is a tool for residents, both newcomers and longtime community members, to have a one stop guide to enjoy and protect our surroundings. The handbook was a collaborative effort among 11 nonprofit, state and federal agencies...