Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

A Washington State bear’s peaceful hibernation turns into a remarkable relocation story. Let’s dive into what happened when it woke up.

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced the schedule for the final razor clam digs of the spring season, taking place from April 30 to May 6, 2026.

Starting July 1, campfires and other fire-prone activities will be banned on Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife lands due to wildfire risk.

Anglers in Chelan County can now catch channel catfish for the first time in over a decade. The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) has resumed its channel catfish stocking program after a ten-year absence. Channel catfish are a non-indigenous species that were first introduced to the waters of Washington in Skagit County in 1892. Af...

The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) is inviting families to the Oak Creek Wildlife Area near Naches to view hundreds of elk that are being fed there. The WDFW feeds elk in designated parts of South Central Washington every winter because the animals' range is largely fenced off during the colder months and their access to wild food sources is limited. ...

Bobcats are more common than most people realize.

The number of agencies who showed up was amazing!