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Time to report summer crab catch with recreational crab fishing closing soon in much of Puget Sound

OLYMPIA – The last day of Puget Sound summer recreational crab season is Sept. 7 for most areas, which means it’s almost time for crabbers to submit their summer Puget Sound Dungeness paper or ...
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Several Hood Canal beaches reopen for harvesting clams, mussels, and oysters

Portions of Hood Canal and Admiralty Inlet remain closed due to biotoxin risksOLYMPIA – Following an unprecedented summer-long biotoxin closure of ...
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2026 Washington hunting prospects now available

September marks the beginning of new hunting seasons across Washington, including early archery opening on Sept. 1 for deer and elk. As hunters across ...
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Joint statement regarding deceased whale in Port of Tacoma

At approximately 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), as part of the West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding ...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold virtual meeting Sept. 10-11

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Sept. 10 to 11 for committee meetings, to hear public comment ...
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Washington’s wolf population increases 17% in 2025

OLYMPIA – Following a decline at the end of 2024, the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Annual Report shows that the minimum year-end ...
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Washington Shrubsteppe Restoration and Resiliency Initiative

Image Photo by WDFW Photo by WDFW WSRRI is currently soliciting proposals for projects supporting wildlife-friendly fencing and habitat restoration in shrubsteppe. Learn more in the WSRRI solicitation ...
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National Hunting and Fishing Day

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is supporting several National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrations. These events are a great, family-oriented way to introduce youth to target ...
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March 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 statement on passing of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Garcia

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is saddened to share the passing of Commission Victor Garcia.
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Halibut fishing starts April 2 in Puget Sound marine areas and April 30 in coastal marine areas

CORRECTION: Updated to reflect that halibut fishing will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays only in June for Westport-Ocean Shores (Marine Area 2). OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish ...
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Winter crabbing season opens Oct. 1 in several Puget Sound marine areas

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that several Puget Sound marine areas will reopen for recreational ...