European green crab. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are organisms that have spread beyond their native range and present threats to our environment, economy, human health, and way of life. Preventing ...

Prices shown include all applicable fees. Purchasing multiple items in the same transaction may result in a reduced cost. Duplicate licenses are $9.70 (duplicates are required for lost, stolen or ...

Buying a license 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.

Buying a license 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.

The Wildlife Diversity Grant opportunity is now closed for 2025-27 applications. Find the full announcement, the recorded information session and frequently asked questions on this page. This flyer ...

The Action Plan has three components: Mapping Connectivity: Existing connectivity maps and data combined into a single tool Identifying Priority Locations: A short list of statewide priority areas and ...

Crabbing is one of Washington's most popular recreational fisheries. Each year, recreational crabbers catch more than 1.5 million pounds of Dungeness crab using pots, ring nets, and — in the case of ...

The busy waters of Puget Sound pose a threat to endangered Southern Resident killer whales. The link between vessel noise and Southern Resident killer whale (SRKW) survival is the subject of ongoing ...

As the state’s human population continues to grow, more fish and wildlife species have been put at risk by loss and fragmentation of critical habitat, disturbance and introduction of non-native ...

Rat Island is closed to public access from April 15 to August 31 in order to protect wildlife habitat. WDFW is working to reduce disturbance to shorebirds and seals that nest and pup on the island by ...

This pamphlet is a summary of the trapping seasons and regulations (Chapters 220-400, 220-417, 220-440 and 220-450 of the Washington Administrative Code) adopted by the Washington Fish and Wildlife ...

Created by colliding tectonic plates, and carved by glaciers and ice, high mountain lakes in Washington offer anglers a recreational experience unmatched by any other waters in the state. The fishing ...