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‘Spot’ on advice for Puget Sound shrimpers
Blog post
| May 6, 2025
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Photo by Yunlan Fu
WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning May 10
News release
| May 6, 2025
Virtual public meeting scheduled on planned rotenone treatment of Eastern Washington waters
News release
| May 5, 2025
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Two Hood Canal beaches closing May 3 for recreational shellfish gathering
News release
| May 2, 2025
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2025 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery begins May 1
News release
| April 30, 2025
WDFW seeks applicants to help guide planning for water access lands in North Puget Sound
News release
| April 28, 2025
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What to do if you encounter common wildlife babies this spring
Blog post
| April 24, 2025
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Salmon fishing in Marine Area 11 (Tacoma-Vashon Island) closes on April 26; Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point) hatchery Chinook limit to increase
News release
| April 23, 2025
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WDFW approves eight days of coastal razor clam digs beginning April 26; final season digs planned from May 10 to 15
News release
| April 21, 2025
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Recreational spot shrimp fishery to open May 21 in many Puget Sound marine areas
News release
| April 16, 2025
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Washington salmon fishing seasons tentatively set for 2025-2026
News release
| April 15, 2025
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WDFW opens lowland lakes statewide April 26; marks 10th anniversary of popular Trout Derby
News release
| April 14, 2025
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