PinnedThe Salmon Fishing Current blog: Winter 2024–25 editionWashington salmon season setting is complex fishery management, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers…Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
Head to North Central Washington for winter trout fishingStory originally published in the Northwest Sportsman Magazine January issue1d ago1d ago
Invasive mussel infested tugboats intercepted in SpokaneTwo tugboats infested with quagga and zebra mussels were intercepted at the Spokane watercraft inspection station on January 7th. While one…6d ago6d ago
How WDFW uses data to manage commercial fishing on the Lower Columbia RiverData collection is essential to maintaining sustainable fisheries in such a complex and dynamic environment.Jan 7Jan 7
Restoring sagebrush habitat: a collaborative effort for wildlife recovery in North Central…Wildfires are an ever-present threat in the arid landscapes of North Central Washington, leaving behind scarred ecosystems that take years…Dec 30, 2024Dec 30, 2024
Cleaner waters, healthier fish: Science leads to improved ecosystem healthWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) scientists identified a major source of toxic contaminants affecting salmon in the…Dec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024
Director’s Bulletin | Nov./Dec. 2024As we close out 2024, I am reflecting on all we have accomplished for fish and wildlife conservation this year.Dec 23, 2024Dec 23, 2024
New investments to promote a healthy, resilient Puget SoundPuget Sound will soon benefit from nearly $1.75 million in new investments to advance habitat recovery distributed by the Habitat Strategic…Dec 19, 20241Dec 19, 20241
Avian influenza cases increase in WashingtonUpdated Dec. 18, 2024 to add the confirmation of a second cougar in Clallam County with HPAI.Dec 11, 20241Dec 11, 20241
Hatchery program changes lead to new fishing opportunity at Banks LakeThousands of hatchery steelhead were released into the reservoir, adding diversity to an already dynamic fishery.Dec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024