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NEW blog — “The Salmon Fishing Current” provides salmon updates this season

As part of the ongoing summer and fall salmon fishing season, WDFW has created the “The Salmon Fishing Current” blog. This blog is a way…

Aug 8

NEW blog — “The Salmon Fishing Current” provides salmon updates this season

Aug 8

Record-breaking sockeye year in North Central Washington

This year proved to be exciting for sockeye in North Central Washington, with record numbers making their way upriver. So far this year…

Nov 27

Record-breaking sockeye year in North Central Washington

Nov 27

Sturgeon fishing seasons open Jan. 1 in sections of the Columbia River

The Bonneville, Dalles, and John Day pools will open New Years Day.

Nov 27

Sturgeon fishing seasons open Jan. 1 in sections of the Columbia River

Nov 27

Invasive zebra mussels detected on Marimo moss balls prompts collaborative response

In August, a Renton fish wholesaler spotted suspicious mussels hitching a ride on Marimo moss balls, a popular aquarium and water garden…

Nov 26

Someone holding a Marimo moss ball with a zebra mussel attached to it.

Nov 26

Using prescribed fire to restore habitat and promote native species on WDFW-managed lands

From Western Washington prairies and meadows to Columbia Basin wetlands and Eastern Washington pine forests and shrubsteppe, many…

Nov 25

Using prescribed fire to restore habitat and promote native species on WDFW-managed lands

Nov 25

Score a holiday deal by heading to a lake for Black Friday trout fishing fun

WDFW hatchery trucks will be busy stocking thousands of rainbow trout in time for Black Friday fishing opportunities across many statewide…

Nov 15

Score a holiday deal by heading to a lake for Black Friday trout fishing fun

Nov 15

WDFW scientist receives top honor for raptor research

Jim Watson has been studying birds — raptors in particular- since he was a youngster. “They’re just really impressive. When you see a…

Nov 4

WDFW scientist receives top honor for raptor research

Nov 4

WDFW installs bear-resistant food lockers in northeast Washington

Lockers can increase safety for both humans and bears

Oct 31

WDFW installs bear-resistant food lockers in northeast Washington

Oct 31

Director’s Bulletin | Sept/Oct 2024

News and updates from WDFW Director Kelly Susewind

Oct 31

Director’s Bulletin | Sept/Oct 2024

Oct 31

Local chef Taichi Kitamura digs into a Pacific Northwest version of the po boy sandwich

As part of October’s National Seafood Month, we’ve been raising awareness that about the health benefits of seafood and the important role…

Oct 30

Local chef Taichi Kitamura digs into a Pacific Northwest version of the po boy sandwich

Oct 30

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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