Old printers, paper jams and disappearing ink have conspired to usher in a major change for Washington hunters and anglers.

For several reasons, 2025 was a big year for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Washingtonians across the state spent the year hunting, fishing and recreating in state-owned lands.

As part of a push to modernize its licensing program, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will halt issuing ...

Starting July 8, WDFW will no longer provide licenses on waterproof, tear-resistant paper.

WASHINGTON — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced Wednesday it will release a new digital licensing app called "MyWDFW" for the 2026 license year on April 1, 2026. The app ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Hunters and anglers in Washington state will soon face higher costs for licenses, as Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a law raising fees by nearly 40 percent. A resident combination ...

Hunting and fishing licensing fees are set to increase Tuesday, July 1, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed. The fees will go up approximately 38% after a bill was passed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For several reasons, 2025 was a big year for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. Many did so legally, using the ...