The Pacific Northwest Inlander

Washington works hand-in-hand with nonprofits to acquire and protect Washington’s natural resources and manage land

When recreating in state-managed forests, rivers, lakes and other wildlife areas, how often do you stop to think about how ...
The Spokesman-Review

Field Reports: Washington proposes closure for part of Methow Valley Wildlife area to help mule deer

Washington is proposing an annual closure for a wildlife area in the Methow Valley in an effort to help mule deer. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said in a news release Friday that it ...
The Columbian

Chronic wasting disease detected in Washington deer

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer has arrived in Washington. The first positive test came from a deer in Spokane County, in Game Management Unit (GMU) 124. The news, while not unexpected, has ...
Outdoor Life

Mule Deer vs. Whitetail Deer: How to Tell Them Apart

Everyone who’s familiar with the two most popular deer species in the U.S. has their own method of telling a mule deer from a whitetail deer. If you happen to live in an area where the two species’ ...

2nd poaching case with illegal spotlighting under investigation in WA

Under Washington state law, spotlighting is a gross misdemeanor punishable with a two-year suspension of hunting privileges. Spotlighting after a big game offense within the past 10 years is a felony ...
University of Wyoming

Invasive Grasses Threaten Mule Deer but Strategic Action Can Turn the Tide, UW Research Suggests

Mule deer graze in sagebrush during the fall 2023 migration near the Prospect Mountains in western Wyoming. New UW research shows that cheatgrass and other invasive plants are threatening deer habitat ...