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Boaters again encouraged to Be Whale Wise with reports of Southern Resident killer whales in poor condition

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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

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Two adult loons and two chicks floating on the surface of a lake
Photo by Daniel Jr. and Virginia Poleschook

WDFW seeks information on common loons killed in Okanogan County

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WDFW staff person and a dog walking around a jet ski on a trailer.
Photo by WDFW

Invasive freshwater mussel monitoring ramping up in Washington waters

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Wildfire at dusk
Photo by WDFW

WDFW restricts campfires, target shooting, other activities on Eastern Washington wildlife and water access areas

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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

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Chinook Salmon
Photo by WDFW

Salmon fishing in Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) opens daily for remainder of June; daily limit increases to two hatchery Chinook beginning June 21

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Public meeting scheduled June 26 on planned rotenone treatments of Eastern Washington waters

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Changes coming to Vernita Bridge Water Access Area to improve safety and prevent habitat damage

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Crabby
Photo by Jon Goldy

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

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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

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King County man sentenced for big game poaching and trespass

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