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 Dec. 18-23.

This month, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will be reaching out to Dungeness crabbers who harvested crab in select Puget Sound marine areas during the 2025 season with a brief, ...

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Dec. 12 to hear public comment and decide on a suite of proposed land transactions and whether to classify the island marble ...

Operations to capture and radio-collar adult female elk in the Blue Mountains start this month to better understand factors affecting the population growth rate of elk in the area. The effort will ...

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Fishing & Shellfishing Commercial fishing Commercial Dungeness crab fishery Puget Sound commercial crab fishery 2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings ...

Multi-season tag holders can apply for special hunts for all three weapon types. Elk multi-season tag holders are eligible to apply for special hunts on both sides of Washington state.

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 ...

The Commission is a direct link between the citizens of Washington and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Comments on Department programs and topics of concern are welcome during this portion of the ...

Duck, Coot, Snipe, Geese, Brant, Band-tailed Pigeon, Dove, Mourning Dove, Swan, Forest Grouse, Sage & Sharptailed Grouse, Ptarmigan, Pheasant, California (Valley) Quail and Northern Bobwhite, Mountain ...

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.