Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Jan. 29 with additional dates planned through early March

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 ...
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WDFW, nonprofit partner to improve Tucannon River salmon habitat with nutrient enhancements

SPOKANE- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Tri-State Steelheaders will distribute more than 1,500 carcasses from adult salmon previously used for hatchery spawning in southeast ...
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WDFW will use drone to survey water intake at Samish Hatchery

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff will use a drone to survey the Samish Hatchery and an adjoining area in Skagit County to gather information for planned improvements to the ...
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More than $1.4 million awarded to support restoration and wildlife-friendly fencing projects in Washington’s shrubsteppe habitat

The Washington Shrubsteppe Restoration and Resiliency Initiative (WSRRI) recently awarded more than $1.4 million in grants and is contributing capacity and resources to support habitat restoration and ...
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Co-Manager Assessment of Status Review and Management of Olympic Peninsula Steelhead

Co-Manager Olympic Peninsula Steelhead Working Group. 2025. Co-Manager Assessment of Status Review and Management of Olympic Peninsula Steelhead. Unpublished report available from the Northwest Indian ...
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Lowland lakes

Grab your fishing rod and sharpen your hooks! Thousands of lowland lakes in Washington provide anglers new and old with exciting, family-friendly fishing opportunities. The video below demonstrates ...
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Fort Flagler State Park and Rat Island

WDFW shellfish seasons indicate the specific times of year when harvesting is permitted. Before heading to the beach, please also check the Department of Health (DOH) information below which is ...
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2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings

Fishing & Shellfishing Commercial fishing Commercial Dungeness crab fishery Puget Sound commercial crab fishery 2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings ...
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WDFW Waterfowl Advisory Group

The WDFW Waterfowl Advisory Group (WWAG) was formed by WDFW in early 2003 to increase citizen involvement in the management of Washington's diverse waterfowl resources. This group has up to 20 members ...
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Current rule-making activity (Rule-making docket)

We invite you to participate in our rule-making process. WDFW is actively considering the rule-making proceedings listed below. Chapter 220-111 WAC provides procedures for inspecting or requesting ...