For COVID-19-related closures, restrictions, and updates see the WDFW COVID-19/Coronavirus response page. Translation limitations and disclaimer Selecteer een taal▼ Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Menu Search Search Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife - Fishing, hunting, recreation Don’t let gloomy weather hem you in Life Outdoors blog 01234 Species & Habitats Fishing & Shellfishing Hunting Licenses & Permits Places to go Spotlight Next round of razor clam digs happening now on Washington coast November 22 Commission made a decision on 2022 spring black bear special permits; heard briefing on coastal steelhead November 19 Washington residents who hunt in Idaho or Manitoba asked not to import deer, elk, and moose due to detections of Chronic Wasting Disease November 16 WDFW offering emergency permit assistance for north central Washington projects that address post-wildfire damage More news Hot topics Read our blog for upland bird hunting tips With a variety of resident game bird hunting seasons underway in Washington, WDFW has gathered some top tips on each species to help hunters on both sides of the state bag their limits. Elk hoof disease incentive permits In the 2021 license year, WDFW is starting a pilot program to evaluate how hunters can help reduce the prevalence of elk hoof disease. Comment on proposed sport fishing rules WDFW is seeking public input on a number of proposed changes to recreational fishing rules around the state; the comment period closes Dec. 4. Join us: Nov. 29 Coastal Steelhead Virtual Town Hall Learn more about the 2021-2022 coastal steelhead pre-season planning process and upcoming opportunities to share your feedback. Share your outdoor adventures Submit a photo or video Top tasks Log in to the WILD licensing website Get razor clam information Event Calendar Report a violation Submit a photo Report a website error About WDFW Regional offices Fish and Wildlife Commission Enforcement Public Records Requests Contact us Jobs at WDFW Rule making Stay connected WDFW @thewdfw WDFW Police @WDFW TheWDFW WDFW Blog Join our email lists LinkedIn © 2021 All rights reserved.