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A hand holding a steelhead in the water.
Photo by Matthew Duce

Shaping fishery management in the Lower Columbia River through cutting-edge science and public…

Blog post | March 21, 2025
WDFW Chehalis Wildlife Area - Satsop Unit North Property - Double Bridges
Photo by WDFW

What is the Chehalis Basin Strategy?

Blog post | March 10, 2025
Hoarfrost horseback ride
Photo by Cassie Strickland

WDFW’s mounted patrol

Blog post | Feb. 4, 2025
A pile of Dungeness crabs are held in a tub.
Photo by WDFW

Test fishing guides Washington’s coastal commercial crab season

Blog post | Feb. 3, 2025
Many commercial fishing boats tied up at docks in a marina

Behind the scenes: How WDFW uses data to manage commercial fishing on the Lower Columbia River

Blog post | Jan. 7, 2025
Small boat on the lake with water access area in the distance.
Photo by Alan Bauer

Hatchery program changes lead to new fishing opportunity at Banks Lake

Blog post | Dec. 9, 2024
Wind River Sturgeon
Photo by AJ Porter

Sturgeon fishing seasons open Jan. 1 in sections of the Columbia River

Blog post | Nov. 27, 2024
Two staff members collecting samples for aquatic invasive species testing.
Photo by WDFW

Invasive zebra mussels detected on Marimo moss balls prompts collaborative response

Blog post | Nov. 26, 2024
Wildland firefighters working on a prescribed burn
Photo by WDFW

Using prescribed fire to restore habitat and promote native species on WDFW-managed lands

Blog post | Nov. 25, 2024
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Updates on the Quicksilver Portfolio for Puget Sound steelhead

Blog post | Oct. 29, 2024
A Dungeness crab megalopa (left) and instar or juvenile (right) are shown under a microscope.
Photo by WDFW

Dungeness crab megalopae traps shine a light on future harvest opportunities

Blog post | Sept. 11, 2024
Person kneeling behind two harvested turkeys.
Photo by Jakub Barker

Fall turkey season opens in southwest Washington with increased bag limit

Blog post | Sept. 9, 2024