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Ferguson names three to Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson named three people to the state Fish and Wildlife Commission late Monday afternoon, reappointing two commissioners and bringing on one newcomer. In a news release, ...
Washington wolf population drops for first time in 16 years, says WDFW
The WDFW reports a nearly 10% drop in Washington's wolf population, citing poaching and migration, but officials say the ...
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Washington’s wolf count declines for first time in 16 years
Washington’s wolf population is down for the first time since resident packs were confirmed to be returning to the state ...
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approves rules to limit chronic wasting disease from spreading
The WDFW director also approved a proposal that bans feeding deer, elk or moose across Washington State, including baiting ...
Washington wolf population declines slightly for first time in 16 years
Washington’s wolf numbers shrank slightly last year for the first time in 16 years. The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s ...
Deer and Elk Hunters in Washington State Can No Longer Hunt Over Bait
Washington State has outlawed baiting for big game as part of a larger set of rules meant to slow the spread of chronic ...
State lawmakers demand immediate mitigation for game farm contamination in letter to WDFW director
Centralia, and Reps. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, and Ed Orcutt, R-Kalama, called for the immediate relocation of pheasants ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to Deliberate on Wildlife Management at Public Meeting in Olympia, April 3-5
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet in Olympia from April 3-5 to discuss various wildlife management topics ...
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Department of Fish and Wildlife sets new hunting rules for 2025-26 seasons
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced new hunting season rules for 2025 and 2026, ...
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WA State wolf population decreases for first time in 16 years
For the first time in nearly two decades, Washington’s wolf population has experienced a decline. As of December 31, 2024, ...
Wolf packs up slightly, but overall numbers drop in Washington
“Poaching wolves is unacceptable,” WDFW Director Kelly Susewind said. “In Washington, illegally killing a wolf or other ...
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Washington state approves new rules to prevent spread of chronic wasting disease
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved new rules to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting ...