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 ...

European green crab. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are organisms that have spread beyond their native range and present threats to our environment, economy, human health, and way of life. Preventing ...

The over-arching objective of WDFW guidance for native oyster restoration is the rebuilding of natural oyster bed habitat supported by self-sustaining populations of native oysters.This document ...

The Hatchery Escapement Report is published annually by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Fish Program/Science Division and is generated directly from the WDFW Adult Report ...

OLYMPIA – As of Jan. 1, 2025, boaters in Washington waters must stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) at all times.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The European Green Crab 2025-2031 Management Plan for Washington (hereafter the Plan) has been facilitated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and developed in collaboration with ...

For the 2024-2026 three-year hunting season setting, WDFW proposes rule changes for the following topics: Deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, equipment, waterfowl, trapping, small and ...

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers this week announced regulations for the state’s 2024-25 coastal steelhead season.Most major steelhead fishing areas are ...