Summer recreational crabbing now open in many Puget Sound marine areas
Fire restrictions in effect for Eastern Washington
Monitoring for invasive freshwater mussels
New law requires fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp
What to do if you encounter young wildlife
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Physical pamphlets will be available at vendors and WDFW offices later this month.
For the fourth year in a row, commercial whale-watching vessels must stay at least one-half nautical mile away from vulnerable whales this summer -- and that same buffer will apply to nearly all vessels starting in 2025.
Changes are being made to improve safety and protect the habitat at this popular access area on the Columbia River.
New mobile app, web, customer service phone, email, and print options offer more accurate, on-demand information on fishing seasons and regulations.
