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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...

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is hoping to fill positions on the Waterfowl Advisory Group and is accepting applications until January 3 at 5 p.m. The Waterfowl Advisory Group consists of citizens that advise the department on waterfowl management issues...

November is here which means Thanksgiving, Black Friday and higher risk of running into deer on roadways. "Deer have started their mating season and their behaviors and movements are pretty atypical, which are making them kind of risky for motorists," said Sam Montgomery, communications manager...

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has extended the post recovery wolf management plan public comment period two weeks to give folks more time to weigh in. People now have until November 15 to submit input on how Washington's gray wolves should be managed long term once they are no longer state listed...

Drones could be a new tool for capturing imagery of waterfowl - if the technology passes the test. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists will test out the effectiveness of drones as a tool to detect and capture imagery of waterfowl this November and/or December...