Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Category: State government office in Olympia, Washington

Address: 1111 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

Phone: +13609022200

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Jason Goldsmith

Jun 2, 2022

Banned Harlequin hunting with no comprehensive study to back their decision. No community involvement nor constructive conversation opportunities with this department. What an awful public service to the state of Washington

wad

Feb 2, 2022

Wonderful people, great service. Keep it up!

OneSon DaNoble

Apr 25, 2019

I'm from Missouri where $12.50 gets you 4 poles and fishing any public river or lake in state. Washington is out of control, paid about $30 last year to find out it's +$17 more for 2 pole endorsement, salmon is a joke....no barbs,no wild,no big ones, littles ones, no Sunday mondays or Tuesdays. Most rivers are elbow to elbow and most lakes have little fishing access from shore AND the fish ARE to spoiled for just worms...you gotta figure out what the hatchery fed them to get them to bite. I cant even start my ocean experience until I get a loan and a lawyer to keep me in the right waters with the right equipment. The rules can change DAILY so it's easy to break them if your going by outdated news. I SPENT $44 THIS SEASON JUST TO FISH freshwater/2pole endorsed. My kids just turned 16 and 15 so they are considered adults needing full price licences. No wonder these anglers are not enjoying the sport/hobby....after all the $ they invest it does feel like a duty to frown on others breaking rules weather on purpose or not.

Kathleen

Dec 3, 2015

Yakima county Fish and Wildlife managers are in my opinion neither professional nor humane. They also do not follow public safety policy. The manager at Oakcreek does not know about nor regard the policy about herding an injured animal into traffic across a busy highway. Scott M. at the Yakima office is not aware of this policy and is defensive about the issue. In my opinion both these gentlemen acted like boys playing wildlife management.

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Questions & Answers

What if I see black bear poo in my yard? Should I tell fish and game?

joe dirt | Aug 10, 2022
Ap Water | Aug 11, 2022

No you should cook it and eat it

If a deer gets hit what to do

Laura Priest | Aug 11, 2022
Nicole Martin | Aug 12, 2022

Contact wdfw about salvage permits.. should have info on their website

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what the fishing season for pierce county

kim seger | Aug 11, 2022
Tyler Sathern | Aug 12, 2022

Depends on what Lake or river you want to fish. Check the fishing regs located at dew.wa.gov

Defenders of Wildlife give those ranchers more money they would get at a sale! yet many Ranchers make it work to live with wildlife, What is wrong with this stupid Rancher? Maybe take a lesson from others. Also killing one or 2 is just stupid.

Laura Perkinson | Aug 10, 2022
Ap Water | Aug 11, 2022

Yet you breed and show dogs for a living... you are worse than the local rancher

Where do I go for crabing?

Tony Foster | Aug 11, 2022
Jim McDaniel | Aug 12, 2022

It's open pretty much everywhere except for marine areas 11 and 13. Part of area 12 is closed as well. You can always download the Fish Washington phone app for up to date regs.

Is there someone I can call about a sick goose that lives on the Nisqualy river? He been sick about a week or so that I've seen the poor fella.

Gena Poling | Aug 11, 2022
Larry Carpenter | Aug 12, 2022

Call WDFW ENFORCEMENT IN OLYMPIA. THANKS

What are the Claiming dates

Don Rydman | Aug 11, 2022
Josh Chaplo | Aug 12, 2022

https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html

When is the next razor clam dig at W. WA. beaches?

Claudia Holmberg | Aug 11, 2022
Josh Chaplo | Aug 12, 2022

https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html

What is the season for razor clams on long Beach.

Rachel Maultsby | Aug 11, 2022
Josh Chaplo | Aug 12, 2022

https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html

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Can you filet your salmon while in the field

mark OLMSTED | Aug 11, 2022
Jeffrey Kamps | Aug 12, 2022

Not if there is a hatchery only restriction since you have to be able to prove that it was clipped, and the species can still be identified easily. At the very least, keep the entire carcass, and be careful to avoid damaging the adipose fin.

Are there any special rules for scuba divers harvesting tasty water life?

Jess Treloar | Aug 11, 2022
Jim Dicus | Aug 12, 2022

May need to read the fish and game encyclopedias volume 10 and get a lawyer to help out

How do I get a replacement out of state fishing licence

Salinda Hammond | Aug 11, 2022
S Shea | Aug 12, 2022

You'll end up paying for the cost of the replacement as well as any catch card, if applicable. This can be done through the wdfw website. The links should get you to where you need to go

Who should be called if an owl is attacking small animals in the neighborhood?

Robin-Carol Haake | Aug 11, 2022
S Shea | Aug 12, 2022

Your City Hall or police station, or, directly call your cities Animal Control office

Where is the best place to look for a list of areas that are off limits/shutdown for hunting due to wildfires

Nick | Aug 11, 2022
Robert Robwhite | Aug 12, 2022

As far as i know nothing here is closed on the Peninsula.

Is there no limit on salmon fishing right now ?

Sandra Harmon | Aug 11, 2022
Renata Hickey | Aug 12, 2022

Salmon possession rules are the same as trout. Limit is 5 daily (only 2 allowed from rivers).

What is the catch limit of trout after September 1

Allen French | Aug 11, 2022
Renata Hickey | Aug 12, 2022

Possession limit is 5 daily. (Only 2 are allowed from rivers.)

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