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The Salmon Fishing Current blog: North of Falcon 2025 edition

Update May 14, 2025: The 2025–2026 List of Agreed Fisheries (LOAF) is an annual document that includes a detailed list of proposed fishing…

Feb 11

The Salmon Fishing Current blog: North of Falcon 2025 edition

Feb 11

New bear-resistant dumpster marks progress in human-bear coexistence in Leavenworth area

Conservation Northwest and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have taken a significant step to address ongoing black…

9h ago

New bear-resistant dumpster marks progress in human-bear coexistence in Leavenworth area

9h ago

Help protect Washington’s waters this boating season

It’s officially boating season and it’s time to hit the water! Help protect our waters and keep the lakes, rivers, and waterbodies you love…

1d ago

Help protect Washington’s waters this boating season

1d ago

Kodiak fisherman sentenced to prison for directing illegal transport of crab from Alaska and…

In early March 2024, WDFW learned of two fishing vessels that were in transit to Puget Sound from Alaska with live Tanner crab and golden…

4d ago

Kodiak fisherman sentenced to prison for directing illegal transport of crab from Alaska and…

4d ago

New WDFW research finds link between coastal steelhead survival, changing ocean conditions

New Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) research sheds light on the link between a changing climate and ocean and ecosystem…

May 16

New WDFW research finds link between coastal steelhead survival, changing ocean conditions

May 16

Don’t feed wildlife: new rules in place to protect Washington’s wild neighbors

Living in Washington means living with wildlife, and many people may be tempted to feed wild animals near their homes or communities…

May 16

A black-tailed doe stands on grass with two fawns, one on each side of her. Part of a house and a few garbage containers are in the background.

May 16

Qué hacer si se encuentra con bebés silvestres comunes en esta primavera

Cada primavera, el Departamento de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Washington (WDFW, por sus siglas en inglés) y los rehabilitadores de vida…

May 13

Qué hacer si se encuentra con bebés silvestres comunes en esta primavera

May 13

Columbia River spring Chinook fishing days added following run size assessment

Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington approved additional spring Chinook fishing days in the mainstem Columbia River, both upstream…

May 8

Person standing in a boat holding a large spring Chinook salmon.

May 8

On the move: understanding lone wolves in Washington

Wolves that leave their original packs are called “dispersers.” Dispersal is common in all wolf populations. It is a natural behavior where…

May 8

On the move: understanding lone wolves in Washington

May 8

Taking care of the people who take care of us

WDFW’s chaplains play a big role behind the scenes

May 7

A head and shoulder shot of a man wearing a police uniform.

May 7

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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