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Tanner crab from Puget Sound, dorsal view.

Kodiak fisherman sentenced to prison for directing illegal transport of crab from Alaska and…

Blog post | May 19, 2025
A wild steelhead held in the water before release.
Photo by Chase Gunnell

New WDFW research finds link between coastal steelhead survival, changing ocean conditions

Blog post | May 16, 2025
A black-tailed doe stands on grass with two fawns, one on each side of her. Part of a house and a few garbage containers are in the background.
Photo by WDFW

Don’t feed wildlife: new rules in place to protect Washington’s wild neighbors

Blog post | May 16, 2025
Momma mallard and her brand new babies
Photo by LARRY JAMES

Qué hacer si se encuentra con bebés silvestres comunes en esta primavera

Blog post | May 13, 2025
Side view of a spot shrimp on boat railing.
Photo by WDFW

‘Spot’ on advice for Puget Sound shrimpers

Blog post | May 6, 2025
Wood Duck Duckling
Photo by Robert Haney

What to do if you encounter common wildlife babies this spring

Blog post | April 24, 2025
Black bear
Photo by Garen Martinson

Do your part to keep bears wild by cleaning up backyard attractants

Blog post | April 10, 2025
WDFW Chehalis Wildlife Area - Satsop Unit North Property - Double Bridges
Photo by WDFW

What is the Chehalis Basin Strategy?

Blog post | March 10, 2025
Hand holding a single native mussel with multiple smaller invasive mussels attached to it.
Photo by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Invasive mussel interception demonstrates crucial need for prevention

Blog post | March 5, 2025
Hoarfrost horseback ride
Photo by Cassie Strickland

WDFW’s mounted patrol

Blog post | Feb. 4, 2025
A pile of Dungeness crabs are held in a tub.
Photo by WDFW

Test fishing guides Washington’s coastal commercial crab season

Blog post | Feb. 3, 2025
21 one-gallon bags filled with zebra mussels stacked in a row 4 side and 5 high. One row has 6. They are between two standard orange traffic cones.
Photo by WDFW

Invasive mussel infested tugboats intercepted in Spokane

Blog post | Jan. 22, 2025