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 ...
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 ...
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‘The fish did not cooperate’: Cowlitz River smelt dipping season a bust, with no fish caught
LONGVIEW — This year’s Cowlitz River smelt dipping season went out a lot like it started: without much happening. The ...
Washington bans baiting, feeding elk, deer and moose
Washington’s top wildlife official has signed off on a broad suite of rules to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease, ...
Razor clam digs set for Washington coast with safety reminders in place
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced nine days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches, starting ...
Malnourished and orphaned cougar cub found near Newman Lake recovering in Eatonville
An Eatonville animal clinic is treating a 5-month-old orphaned cougar cub found near Spokane earlier this month.
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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 ...
Rare animal encounters that made headlines in Washington state
In Washington, wildlife enthusiasts responded to sightings of a rare blue northern leopard frog not seen in years, ...
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Clearing the air — What to know about avian influenza and spring bird migration
If you have sick birds in your BACKYARD flock, please report them to WSDA’s Sick Bird Hotline at 1-800-606-3056. If your farm ...
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After fatal accidents, WA Fish and Wildlife workers press Ferguson on agency appointee
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff apply tags and record data while sampling ... The appointments require state Senate confirmation. In one of his first acts as governor, Ferguson asked ...