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A row of anglers dip for smelt in a river.
Photo by WDFW

WDFW approves Cowlitz River recreational smelt dips for March 12, 15

News release | March 7, 2025
Woman digging for razor clams with a baby in a backpack carrier.
Photo by Ali Brown

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning March 8; more digs planned through May 3

News release | March 4, 2025
A woman and her husband happily clamming on a busy beach at sunset
Photo by Wendy Sengdao

CORRECTION: WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Jan. 26; more digs planned through March 1

News release | Jan. 22, 2025
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
Winter crabbing in Puget Sound
Photo by Claire Young

Puget Sound winter crab catch record cards due Feb. 1

News release | Jan. 9, 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
Cooked salmon with vegetables and clams
Photo by Nancy Leson

Director’s Bulletin | Sept/Oct 2024

Blog post | Oct. 31, 2024
Owl sitting in a crate.
Photo by WDFW

Permitting process keeps animal welfare at the forefront of Washington wildlife rehabilitation

Blog post | Oct. 22, 2024
WDFW Logo

Public invited to series of water access planning workshops for North Puget Sound

News release | Oct. 9, 2024
Two people dig for razor clams by lanternlight.
Photo by Jordyn Pedersen

WDFW approves five days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Oct. 3

News release | Sept. 27, 2024
Family in a boat holding up two crabs.
Photo by Nicholas Jones

Winter crabbing season opens Oct. 1 in several Puget Sound marine areas

News release | Sept. 27, 2024
Hunter check station sign

WDFW Police reminds people hunting out of state about game meat import rules into Washington

News release | Sept. 26, 2024