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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
One gloved hand holds a Dungeness crab while the other holds a crab caliper.
Photo by WDFW

Washington’s commercial Dungeness crab season to open along part of coast Jan. 15

News release | Jan. 13, 2025
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One new member appointed, Ragen reappointed to Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission

News release | Jan. 13, 2025
Winter crabbing in Puget Sound
Photo by Claire Young

Puget Sound winter crab catch record cards due Feb. 1

News release | Jan. 9, 2025
Three large deer standing in tall grasses.
Photo by Donald Campbell

New study will help biologists learn more about Washington black-tailed deer populations

News release | Jan. 8, 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
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Director’s statement on deer, elk, and moose rehabilitation in Eastern Washington

Director's statement | Jan. 6, 2025
Four people use clam guns along a beach.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Jan. 10; more digs planned through March 1

News release | Jan. 6, 2025
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet virtually Jan. 10

News release | Jan. 3, 2025
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WDFW statement on human-coyote incident in Renton, King County

WDFW statement | Jan. 1, 2025
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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Restoring sagebrush habitat: a collaborative effort for wildlife recovery in North Central…

Blog post | Dec. 30, 2024