PinnedThe Salmon Fishing Current blog: North of Falcon 2025 editionWashington salmon season setting is complex fishery management, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers…Feb 11Feb 11
Columbia River spring Chinook fishing days added following run size assessmentFishery managers from Oregon and Washington approved additional spring Chinook fishing days in the mainstem Columbia River, both upstream…4d ago4d ago
On the move: understanding lone wolves in WashingtonWolves that leave their original packs are called “dispersers.” Dispersal is common in all wolf populations. It is a natural behavior where…4d ago4d ago
Taking care of the people who take care of usWDFW’s chaplains play a big role behind the scenes5d ago5d ago
‘Spot’ on advice for Puget Sound shrimpersRegulation update: Eastern section of Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) now closed for May 21 fishery due to a low spot shrimp population6d ago6d ago
One phase of Lower Peshastin Creek Habitat Restoration Project wraps up, another begins soonWork is moving forward on the Lower Peshastin Creek Salmon Habitat Restoration Project to clean up toxic lead waste, rebuild fish habitat…May 1May 1
March/April Director’s BulletinThe signs of spring in Washington are boundless — we’re seeing more bird species, the flowers are blooming, and we’re all enjoying more…Apr 29Apr 29
Not your typical start to the statewide opening day of trout fishing with plenty of fun in the sunIt was a rather untypical opening day for trout fishing across Washington.Apr 26Apr 26
Spring is in the air (and in the water): Oregon spotted frogs are breedingLate winter and early spring in Washington mark a crucial time for one of the state’s most imperiled amphibians — the Oregon spotted frog…Apr 251Apr 251
Haga su parte para que los osos sigan siendo silvestres: elimine los atrayentes de su patioCada primavera, después de muchos meses sin alimentos ni agua, los osos negros emergen de sus cubiles de invierno e inmediatamente empiezan…Apr 24Apr 24