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Anglers dip for smelt in a river.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW announces tentative Cowlitz River recreational smelt fishery schedule

News release | Jan. 16, 2025
Brant goose standing in tidelands

Hunting for brant geese to open in Clallam, Pacific, and Whatcom counties; will remain closed in Skagit County

News release | Jan. 14, 2025
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Peterman Ridge wildlife area unit temporarily closed to motorized vehicle access to protect wintering wildlife

News release | Dec. 30, 2024
A pod of orca including a juvenile.
Photo by Dante Aubert

Boaters must stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales under expanded rules in Washington waters

News release | Dec. 30, 2024
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Director’s Bulletin | Nov./Dec. 2024

Director's bulletin | Dec. 23, 2024
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Fish and Wildlife Commission met Dec. 12-14 in Cle Elum

News release | Dec. 16, 2024
Crabby
Photo by Jon Goldy

Marine Area 10 (Seattle-Bremerton Area) reopens Dec. 6 for late-winter crab fishing season

News release | Dec. 5, 2024
Bighorn sheep.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW seeking applications for Game Management Advisory Council positions

News release | Nov. 25, 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
First Razor Clam Dig
Photo by Kelli Schueler

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Nov. 29; more tentative digs planned in December

News release | Nov. 22, 2024
Spencer Island Unit - Cascades peeking over wetlands
Photo by WDFW

Public workshop Dec. 5 to provide update on Spencer Island restoration project

News release | Nov. 21, 2024
Illustrative graphic showing draft design of Elliott Bay Fishing Pier, with benches, lights, sign, and guardrails.

WDFW invites feedback on design for new Elliott Bay Fishing Pier on Seattle Waterfront

News release | Nov. 13, 2024