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WDFW urges shellfish harvesters to follow rules, support sustainability as state clam, mussel, and oyster seasons get underway

The return of daytime low tides brings opportunities for recreational clam, mussel, and oyster gathering across hundreds of Washington’s public beaches now open or soon reopening for harvesting.With ...
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Prescribed fires planned for WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington

EPHRATA- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) plans to conduct prescribed burns on nearly 500 acres of WDFW-managed lands in Eastern Washington in March, as weather and conditions ...
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WDFW soliciting additional public comment for incentive deer permit proposals

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is soliciting public comments on proposed changes to rules about hunter education instructor incentive deer permits as part of the Department’s ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission met in Walla Walla

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission held a hybrid meeting in Walla Walla. The Commission discussed rule making regarding commercial non-spot shrimp pot licenses and livestock compensation, ...
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2026 Columbia River spring Chinook seasons announced

RIDGEFIELD – Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon approved this year’s Columbia River recreational spring Chinook salmon fishing season during a joint state hearing Thursday.The 2026 forecast ...
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Many Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for early-season fishing

SPOKANE – More than two dozen Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for fishing, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. In addition to stocked rainbow trout, many of ...
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Youth fishing events

Photo by WDFW The Wa The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife teams up with businesses, organizations and volunteers from all over Washington to provide fishing opportunities for children ages 5 ...
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Crab seasons and areas

Crabbing is one of Washington's most popular recreational fisheries. Each year, recreational crabbers catch more than 1.5 million pounds of Dungeness crab using pots, ring nets, and — in the case of ...
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WDFW approves eight days of coastal razor clam digs beginning March 17 with additional dates planned through early April

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches from March 17 through ...
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Upcoming changes for hunters, anglers as WDFW modernizes license products

Beginning July 8, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will no longer provide hunting and fishing licenses or other license products on waterproof, tear-resistant license paper and is ...
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Washington Habitat Connectivity Action Plan (2025)

Author(s): Julia L. Michalak, Glen P. Kalisz, Harriet A. Morgan, Stephanie M. DeMay, Zaneta Kaszta, Jeff Azerrad, Elizabeth Bockstiegel, Andrew Shirk, and Patricia Cramer ...
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Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation in Washington

Millions of residents and visitors from other states enjoy Washington’s fish and wildlife through participation in wildlife-related recreation. Such recreational activity supports a robust recreation ...