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May 19

The Salmon Fishing Current blog: summer and fall 2026 edition

Latest updates (July 17): Marine Area 5 (Sekiu and Pillar Point) salmon fishing opens daily beginning July 18, up to two hatchery Chinook…

The Salmon Fishing Current blog: summer and fall 2026 edition

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4d ago

A different kind of boating at Silver Lake

Coach Riley Brooks kneels in the back of an aluminum boat, steering with one hand while gesturing with the other, yelling instructions…

A different kind of boating at Silver Lake

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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4d ago

An angler’s guide to catch sampling

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) uses catch sampling, on-the-water and aerial surveys, onboard observations and/or…

An angler’s guide to catch sampling

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6d ago

Partners in conservation: The essential role of WDFW volunteers

How volunteers support habitat, science, education, and stewardship across Washington state

Partners in conservation: The essential role of WDFW volunteers

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Jul 9

May/June 2026 Director’s Bulletin

With hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans experiencing Seattle this June, we’re continuing to see visitors discover how much Washington…

May/June 2026 Director’s Bulletin

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Jul 9

What’s at stake: How budget reductions impact fish, wildlife, and people

What’s at stake: How budget reductions impact fish, wildlife, and people

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Jul 8

Spring whale strandings highlight importance of partner coordination and response

An unusually high number of stranded whales in Washington in early 2026 highlights the importance of interagency and partner response to…

A gray whale tail fin — called a fluke — coming out of the water. It is black with white markings.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Jul 6

Transforming Puget Sound through partnership

How a network of passionate professionals is working to restore and reshape Puget Sound

Transforming Puget Sound through partnership

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Jul 1

Highway 101, scenic byway to angling adventure

As it orbits the Olympic Peninsula counterclockwise and then slingshots south, the famed West Coast route “Highway 101” accesses many…

Highway 101, scenic byway to angling adventure

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Jun 29

Ongoing study explores Dungeness crab movement in Puget Sound

Summer recreational Dungeness crab fisheries in several marine areas of Puget Sound opens in early July. Read the latest by going to the…

Ongoing study explores Dungeness crab movement in Puget Sound

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

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