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The Salmon Fishing Current blog: summer and fall 2025 edition

As part of the ongoing summer and fall salmon fishing season, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has created The Salmon…

Jun 18

The Salmon Fishing Current blog: summer and fall 2025 edition

Jun 18

September/October Director’s Bulletin

The days are getting shorter, leaves are falling, and there’s a chill in the air. Whether you’re foraging for mushrooms, participating in…

5d ago

September/October Director’s Bulletin

5d ago

Chinook salmon confront cocktail of common chemicals in urban waters

Here in the Pacific Northwest, Chinook salmon are more than just fish. They’re a cultural icon, a cornerstone of our ecosystem and economy…

Oct 30

Three people stand on a riverbank to haul in a large fishing net

Oct 30

Promoting wildlife-friendly renewable energy development in Washington

Here in Washington, renewable energy is an important source of power for many residents. The Pacific Northwest has long relied on…

Oct 24

Promoting wildlife-friendly renewable energy development in Washington

Oct 24

Record return of Baker sockeye marks historic milestone

Nearly 92,000 Baker sockeye returned to Skagit Bay and the Skagit River this year, a new record return since their numbers dropped to fewer…

Oct 24

Record return of Baker sockeye marks historic milestone

Oct 24

Connecting people to nature: 2025 Watchable Wildlife Grant recipients expand access to local…

WDFW awarded $30,000 to local projects making wildlife viewing more accessible

Oct 17

Connecting people to nature: 2025 Watchable Wildlife Grant recipients expand access to local…

Oct 17

Tips for sharing WDFW-managed lands during hunting seasons

Hunters, wildlife watchers, birders, and other outdoor recreationists are reminded to be respectful of each other.

Oct 16

Tips for sharing WDFW-managed lands during hunting seasons

Oct 16

Sparking students’ curiosity with Wild Washington curriculum

As a new school year gets underway, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is celebrating the incredible work of teachers…

Oct 9

A poster with colorful paper, drawings, and labels to represent a river system with a salmon lifecycle, restoration, homes, a dam.

Oct 9

Study explores Dungeness crab movement in central Puget Sound

Lurking in the depths of central Puget Sound lies a labyrinth of seafloor pathways that Dungeness crab inhabit.

Oct 3

Study explores Dungeness crab movement in central Puget Sound

Oct 3

The Washington coast with the most

Stops at Grayland, Westport, Grays Harbor, Ocean Shores, and beyond are chock-full of fall and early winter opportunities.

Oct 2

The Washington coast with the most

Oct 2

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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