The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is in the early stages of planning a habitat restoration project on the South Unit of the Shillapoo Wildlife Area that would reestablish a ...

RIDGEFIELD — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 28, to discuss plans for a habitat restoration project on the Shillapoo Wildlife ...

SEATTLE – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now accepting comments on the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination for a project to replace the Elliott Bay Fishing ...

Statewide gear rules (crab, shrimp, crawfish) Report derelict fishing gear NOTE: All crab fishing gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset on the last day of any fishing period.

This report presents information on the status, distribution, and management of wolves in the State of Washington from Jan. 1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2024.

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced restrictions on campfires, target shooting, and other activities beginning July 1 on WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington ...

Recreational steelhead fishing will open Feb. 1 through April 15 seven days per week on portions of the Skagit and its major tributary the Sauk River under catch-and-release regulations, except up to ...

Chinook Salmon are the king of the Pacific salmon. Prized for their large size and strength, flavor and nutritional value, they are an icon of Pacific Northwest culture. The largest of the Pacific ...

Washington's diverse topography, exposure to Pacific Ocean currents and weather patterns, and location on the migratory path of many wildlife species make it one of the most biologically diverse ...

This Game Management Plan (GMP) will guide the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's management of hunted wildlife for the next six years. The focus is on the scientific management of game ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today Puget Sound summer crab-fishing seasons will get underway July 3 in many marine areas.“Crabbers will find that the 2025 ...