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Free Fishing Weekend returns to Washington June 7–8
News release
| May 22, 2025
Help protect Washington’s waters this boating season
Blog post
| May 22, 2025
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Two Hood Canal beaches closing May 3 for recreational shellfish gathering
News release
| May 2, 2025
Director's Bulletin | March/April 2025
Director's bulletin
| April 29, 2025
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Fish and Wildlife Commission met March 20-22 in Kennewick
News release
| March 24, 2025
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Washington’s clam, oyster, and mussel seasons underway
News release
| March 17, 2025
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Fish and Wildlife Commission holds hybrid meeting in Kennewick March 20-22
News release
| March 14, 2025
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Invasive mussel interception demonstrates crucial need for prevention
Blog post
| March 5, 2025
Director’s Bulletin | Jan./Feb. 2025
Director's bulletin
| Feb. 28, 2025
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Invasive mussel infested tugboats intercepted in Spokane
Blog post
| Jan. 22, 2025
Director’s Bulletin | Nov./Dec. 2024
Director's bulletin
| Dec. 23, 2024
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Invasive zebra mussels detected on Marimo moss balls prompts collaborative response
Blog post
| Nov. 26, 2024
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