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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing stricter rules for people who own or sell captive deer and elk, following the first confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease in the state last year.

State wildlife officials have decided to remove one or two wolves from the Tucannon pack in southeast Washington after they kept attacking livestock, despite ranchers' nonlethal efforts to protect their herds.

As summer kicks off, hunters are reminded: it’s time to get those education requirements checked off before the fall season kicks into high gear.

With summer just a few weeks away, new fire restrictions are rolling out to keep our communities safe from wildfires. Here’s what you need to know.

In a tale that straddles the line between bizarre and alarming, a Northwest man is in hot water over trafficked newts — and the stakes are high.

With 270 wolves counted, Washington's gray wolf population is on the rise.

The struggle between protecting wildlife and supporting local ranchers takes center stage as a key decision is made regarding the Couse wolf pack.

Here's the scoop: golden mussels, first spotted in California, are now a real concern for the Northwest.

With livestock at risk, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is weighing some serious options after a string of wolf attacks in the SE corner of the state.

Over the winter, a high-flying survey took place revealing vital insights about our marine birds.