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Family in a boat holding up two crabs.
Photo by Nicholas Jones

Winter crabbing season opens Oct. 1 in several Puget Sound marine areas

News release | Sept. 27, 2024
Hunter check station sign

WDFW Police reminds people hunting out of state about game meat import rules into Washington

News release | Sept. 26, 2024
A European green crab is held up to a crab caliper for measurement.
Photo by WDFW

Long-term management plan published for controlling invasive European green crabs

News release | Sept. 26, 2024
Eelgrass exposed on a shoreline at low tide
Photo by Ingrid Taylar

WDFW, DNR announce $8.5 million in funding for Puget Sound restoration and protection efforts

News release | Sept. 25, 2024
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WDFW seeks public comment on draft strategy to prioritize fish passage barrier removal

News release | Sept. 24, 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
Archery range at National Hunting and Fishing Day
Photo by WDFW

WDFW will host free National Hunting and Fishing Day event Sept. 28

News release | Sept. 3, 2024
Crabbing in Deception Pass
Photo by Laurie Holgate

Time to report summer crab catch with sport crabbing closing in much of Puget Sound

News release | Aug. 30, 2024
A collage representing species and ecosystem biodiversity in Washington.

Director’s Bulletin | July/August 2024

Director's bulletin | Aug. 30, 2024
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WDFW to host workshop on new boating regulations to protect Southern Resident killer whales

News release | Aug. 28, 2024
Curlew Perch
Photo by Andy Walgamott

WDFW seeks public input on proposed fishing rule changes in Chelan and Grant counties

News release | Aug. 27, 2024