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WDFW announces additional halibut fishing days to round out 2022 season, seeks public input on 2023 halibut season 
San Juan Islands (Marine Area 7) salmon fishing to open for additional days
Commission votes on rule proposal for free fishing weekend, decides on sequencing spring black bear policy process, votes to increase the cougar bag limit in the Blue Mountains, and more
WDFW restricts campfires, other activities on wildlife and water access areas in Eastern Washington
WDFW will use drone to gather data for Stillman Creek habitat restoration project in Lewis County
Thorp Water Access Area in Kittitas County closed through end of September for bridge repairs
WDFW seeks applicants for Wildlife Diversity (non-game) Advisory Council
Commission votes for no action on wolf livestock deterrence rule making
Applications open for second round of federal relief funding to commercial fishing, shellfish, charter, and seafood sector industry members
Sockeye fishing expands on much of the Columbia River as returns exceed expectations