Multiple states have issued new COVID-19 orders that include the reopening of outdoor recreation opportunities, including reopening of recreational
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Quick Links
- Hunting Regulations: https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting
- Fishing Regulations: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing
- Trapping Regulations: https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/trapping
- Shooting Ranges: https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/target_shooting.pdf
- State Wildlife Commission: https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/commission
NEWS ARCHIVE
State Responses to COVID-19 Impact Non-Residents, Fishing, Turkey and Bear Hunting
Government Affairs ArchiveWhen it comes to health and fitness, few activities promote a healthy lifestyle more than hunting and fishing, which generally require a fair amount
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Washington “Pain and Suffering” Dog Bill Amended to Protect Sportsmen
Legislative ActionThe Sportsmen’s Alliance, Washington sportsmen, agriculture and canine-advocacy groups worked together to remove language in a bill that would have
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Washington Bill Establishes Pilot Cougar Hunt with Dogs
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in Washington by State Senator Timmy Sheldon would establish a 5-year pilot program allowing hunters to use dogs for cougar
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Hearings Scheduled for Washington Bills Broadly Defining Animal Cruelty
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in the state of Washington by State Senator Ann Rivers and State Representative Tina Orwall that creates a new definition of
Read MoreWashington State Dog Bill Broadly Defines Pain and Suffering in Animals
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation introduced in the state of Washington by State Senator Ann Rivers creates a new definition of what constitutes “pain and suffering.”
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ALERT! Washington Bill Allows Lion Hunting With Dogs Pilot Program
Legislative ActionTake Action Today! Washington sportsmen should contact their state senator and ask them to vote YES for SB 5100. Currently, SB 5100 is in the Senate
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Bill To Delist Wolves in Northeastern Washington State Dies in Committee
Government Affairs ArchiveLegislation that would have removed wolves from the state's endangered species list in four northeastern Washington state counties failed to pass a
Read MoreALERT! Washington State to Decide Future of Hunting Lands
Government Affairs ArchiveTake Action! Sportsmen are encouraged to participate in this workshop, which will be held at the department’s Region 4 Headquarters, located at 16018
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Sportsmen’s Act Stalls in U.S. Senate
AlabamaJust days after the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to proceed to debate on the bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014 (S. 2363), the measure hit a
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Critical Federal Hunting and Fishing Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives
AlabamaThe U.S. House of Representatives voted this week to pass H.R. 3590, a bi-partisan package of pro-sportsmen legislation. The measure, which passed by
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Senate Bill Addresses Top Sportsmen’s Priorities
AlabamaA new package of pro-sportsmen’s bills was introduced in the U.S. Senate today that addresses the top concerns of American hunters, anglers and
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