Report a Violation Form

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Enforcement Program encourages any citizen who witnesses a fish and wildlife offense to report the violation. Poaching is the illegal taking or possession of game animals and fish, non-game, and protected, threatened, or endangered fish and wildlife species. Poaching steals the opportunity from the rest of us that correctly follow legal regulations.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please send a text tip to 847411 (TIP411) by entering WDFWTIP, followed by a space, and then entering your report. Messages are submitted through a third-party operating system and WDFW has no access to any identifiable information

Reward program
Violator information that leads to a conviction, could be eligible for a cash reward (up to $500), or hunting bonus points (up to 10 points). Hunting bonus points provide a greatly improved chance for drawing special permits for hunting. Annually, about $8,000.00 is paid, and about 90 individuals receive special hunt drawing bonus points.

Please provide your contact information

Name

Email

Phone

Violation information

What type of enforcement violation are you reporting?

Fishing or hunting out of season

Illegal blocking of streams or rivers

Improper use of equipment near or in water without a permit

Endangered species violation

Firearms violations

Illegal sale or purchase of fish or game products

Other

Do you know when this violation occurred?

Yes

Date of violation

YYYY

Time of violation

Do you know where this violation occurred?

Yes

*Please Select*

Place the pin where the violation occurred

Mapping coordinates

If known, please describe all known details of the violation and/or suspect(s). Include names, physical descriptions, where they live, vehicles seen, etc.

Do not place any of your personal identifying information (i.e. home address, vehicle license, WILD ID, etc...) in the details field, any information you submit is subject to public disclosure under Washington’s Public Records law, RCW 42.56.

Public Records Disclosure Notice: Any information you submit to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is subject to public disclosure under Washington’s Public Records law, RCW 42.56.