Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW seeks public feedback on proposed rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster seasons to conserve shellfish populations, address increases in harvest ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Jan. 29 with additional dates planned through early March

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 Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 ...
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WDFW, nonprofit partner to improve Tucannon River salmon habitat with nutrient enhancements

SPOKANE- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Tri-State Steelheaders will distribute more than 1,500 carcasses from adult salmon previously used for hatchery spawning in southeast ...
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WDFW will use drone to survey water intake at Samish Hatchery

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff will use a drone to survey the Samish Hatchery and an adjoining area in Skagit County to gather information for planned improvements to the ...
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Lowland lakes

Grab your fishing rod and sharpen your hooks! Thousands of lowland lakes in Washington provide anglers new and old with exciting, family-friendly fishing opportunities. The video below demonstrates ...
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2025/2026 Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery landings

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

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife began auctioning big game permits in 1994. The first auction permit was a single bighorn sheep permit and the auction was conducted by a local ...
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February 12-14, 2026 Meeting agenda - WDFW Fish and Wildlife Commission

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 ...
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WDFW Waterfowl Advisory Group

The WDFW Waterfowl Advisory Group (WWAG) was formed by WDFW in early 2003 to increase citizen involvement in the management of Washington's diverse waterfowl resources. This group has up to 20 members ...
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Columbia Basin Wildlife Area

The Columbia Basin Wildlife Area is located in Grant County and Adams County, and includes approximately 160,100 acres thoughout units spanning the "Big Bend" of the Columbia River. Although managed ...
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Tribal net schedules for Region 6 District 17 from Queets River south to Chehalis River

The following information is provided specifically for waters where the Quinault Indian Nation conducts treaty fisheries, including certain coastal rivers, Grays Harbor, and the Chehalis Basin. It is ...