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• http://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats
• Species in Washington
• Ecosystems in Washington
• Biodiversity in Washington
• Living with wildlife
• At-risk species
• Habitat recovery and protection
• Aquatic invasive species
• Wildlife diseases
• Amphibians and reptiles of Washington
• Marine toxic contaminants
• Wildlife viewing
• Climate change and sustainability
• http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing
• Fishing regulations
• Shellfishing regulations
• Places to go fishing
• Fishing and stocking reports
• Fishing and shellfishing basics
• Managing fish populations
• Tribal fishing
• Commercial fishing
• Fishing events
• Monofilament recovery and recycling program
• Where to buy Washington seafood
• http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting
• Hunting seasons and regulations
• Managing game populations
• Hunting education and requirements
• Special hunt permits and raffles
• Places to go hunting
• http://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses
• Fishing and shellfishing licenses
• Hunting licenses
• Construction and environmental permits
• Parking and access passes
• License plates
• License dealers
• Commercial licensing
• Roadkill salvage permit
• http://wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go
• Life Outdoors Report
• Event calendar
• Alerts
• Find a wildlife area
• Water access areas
• Clam, mussel, and oyster harvest
• Public fishing piers
• Salmon viewing locations
• Lowland lakes
• High lakes
• Marine areas
• http://wdfw.wa.gov/about
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• Public invited to submit information for 11 species status reports and recovery plans
• 2026 Columbia River spring Chinook seasons announced
• WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb. 26 with additional dates planned through early April
• 2026 Columbia River spring Chinook seasons announced
• Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement
• See all upcoming meetings
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• Get razor clam information
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