WDFW had already closed water access sites and wildlife areas it manages. Local and tribal governments are taking similar actions across the state, WDFW’s press release notes. More:wdfw.wa.gov/about/covid-19-updates.
WDFW is the primary state agency tasked with preserving, protecting, and perpetuating fish, wildlife, and ecosystems, while providing sustainable fishing and hunting opportunities.The department manages about a million acres of land, with 33 wildlife areas and nearly 500 water access areas around the...
"It is unlawful to place waterfowl decoys on lands or waters controlled by WDFW except as authorized by permit of the director, on days closed to waterfowl hunting on department owned or controlled lands, waters, or access areas.So the WDFW is inviting hunters to hunt ducks on their lands ...