Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

FIRE CONDITIONS
	Statewide shooting ban added to other fire-prevention strategies on WDFW lands Campfires, smoking, and other activities are currently restricted on WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington as hot, dry weather has raised the threat of wildfires statewide.

WOLF MANAGEMENT

Closeup photo of Gray Wolf looking intently at the camera.

WDFW plans to take lethal action in response to depredation on cattle by Togo wolf pack
State wildlife managers plan to take lethal action to respond to livestock depredations by the Togo wolf pack on federal grazing lands in northern Ferry County.

•	Wolf Conservation and Management 2017 Annual Wolf Report

CONSERVATION

Killer whale (Orca) jumping out of the water.

Photo by Ken Rea

Boaters asked to observe 'no-go' zone along western San Juan Island to protect orcas
State fish and wildlife managers are asking anglers and other boaters to avoid an area along the west side of San Juan Island in an effort to protect a dwindling population of southern resident killer whales.

•	Killer Whale (Orca) Conservation and Management Website

FISH WASHINGTON

Trout fisheries remain open at hundreds of lowland lakes across the state, including many waters that are open year round. Learn more >>

•	How-To Fishing Videos
•	Fishing Seasons & Rules
•	Great Washington Getaways
•	Trout Stocking Reports

ABOUT WDFW
	Wildlife Program Weekly Activity Reports Wildlife Program reports summarize the current activities of our field and headquarters staff around the state.

LATEST NEWS

•	WDFW plans to take lethal action in response to depredation on cattle by Togo wolf pack
•	Hood Canal shrimp fishery to open for two more days
•	Commission takes action on protective status of two species
•	WDFW restricts fires, other activities in eastern Washington wildlife areas
•	WDFW restricts fisheries on Columbia River and two tributaries to support steelhead run
•	Fish and Wildlife Commission approves budget and policy proposals
•	More news >>

SHARE YOUR PHOTOS!
	Share photos of your outdoors adventures with us! Use our online form to submit photos of hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, and outdoor recreation in Washington. Photos from the public may be featured on WDFW social media including Facebook and Instagram. Share your photos now! >>

MOBILE FISHING APP
	Get the new Fish Washington regulations app The free "Fish Washington" app, available on Google Play and Apple's App store, is designed to convey up-to-the-minute fishing regulations for every lake, river, stream and marine area in the state.

RECREATIONAL CRABBING

Many areas of Puget Sound are open for crabbing.
Puget Sound summer crab-fishing season is underway.

•	Report your catch online
•	Dungeness Crab Catch Record Card Information

FISHING RULE UPDATES

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