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As summer kicks off, hunters are reminded: it’s time to get those education requirements checked off before the fall season kicks into high gear.

With summer just a few weeks away, new fire restrictions are rolling out to keep our communities safe from wildfires. Here’s what you need to know.

Imagine strolling through the Wenatchee Valley, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature, but a surprise encounter with a skunk could change everything.

Washington’s pikeminnow fishery returns May 1, paying anglers up to $500 per fish to help protect salmon and steelhead.

With 270 wolves counted, Washington's gray wolf population is on the rise.

As spring rolls in, the WDFW gears up for some controlled burns—aiming to keep our forests safe and healthy while benefiting local wildlife.

No more soggy licenses! The future of fishing and hunting in Washington is going digital this July.

WDFW proposes limiting ATVs, trucks, and e-bikes to designated roads to preserve habitats and cultural sites.

Washington wildlife commissioners deny collusion allegations as memo raises transparency, conflict of interest, and public records concerns amid ongoing investigation.

A Yakima County man has been found guilty of illegal elk trafficking.