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Eager Beavers
Photo by WDFW

WDFW opens public comment period for beaver relocation rule making

News release | July 3, 2024
Wenas Wildlife Area, Yakima County
Photo by WDFW

WDFW seeks public input on proposed rule restricting creation of unauthorized roads and trails on agency-managed lands

News release | July 3, 2024
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Boaters again encouraged to Be Whale Wise with reports of Southern Resident killer whales in poor condition

News release | June 28, 2024
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Director’s Bulletin | May/June 2024

Director's bulletin | June 28, 2024
Person holding a halibut as big as they are.
Photo by David Bergeron

Additional recreational halibut opportunities off coast and Puget Sound in August and September

News release | June 27, 2024
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Okanogan County limited-entry deer hunt applications coming July 15

News release | June 27, 2024
Twp people holding a shrimp pot full of shrimp.
Photo by Eric Winther

More recreational shrimp fishing opportunities open in four Puget Sound marine areas in late June and early July

News release | June 24, 2024
Crabby
Photo by Jon Goldy

Recreational crabbing to open July 1 in many Puget Sound marine areas

News release | June 12, 2024
Child wearing a personal flotation device and sunglasses holding a spot shrimp and smiling.
Photo by Chuck Ridley

More recreational shrimp fishing opportunities open in four Puget Sound marine areas this month

News release | June 7, 2024
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WDFW plans prescribed burns on wildlife areas in South Puget Sound region

News release | June 6, 2024
Salmon Slayer
Photo by Shasta Morton

Ocean salmon fishing at Neah Bay, La Push, and Ilwaco (Marine Areas 4, 3, and 1) opens June 22; and Westport-Ocean Shores (Marine Area 2) opens June 30

News release | June 6, 2024
Harvesters dip for smelt in the Cowlitz River.

New law requires recreational fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp

News release | June 4, 2024