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King County man sentenced for big game poaching and trespass

News release | June 7, 2024
Salmon Slayer
Photo by Shasta Morton

Ocean salmon fishing at Neah Bay, La Push, and Ilwaco (Marine Areas 4, 3, and 1) opens June 22; and Westport-Ocean Shores (Marine Area 2) opens June 30

News release | June 6, 2024
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WDFW plans prescribed burns on wildlife areas in South Puget Sound region

News release | June 6, 2024
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Counting ticks

Blog post | June 5, 2024
Harvesters dip for smelt in the Cowlitz River.

New law requires recreational fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp

News release | June 4, 2024
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Summer of Salmon 2024

Blog post | May 31, 2024
Hatchery specialist holds coho salmon alevins as children gather around

Hatchery/school partnership expands salmon lessons beyond the textbook

Blog post | May 30, 2024
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Come celebrate Pride with us this June

Blog post | May 30, 2024
Volunteer ambassadors under a tent outdoors

Volunteers sought to enhance visitor experience at Washington trailheads

News release | May 30, 2024
Pygmy rabbit

WDFW seeks public comment on pygmy rabbit status review

News release | May 29, 2024
Spot shrimp fishing with the family

Spot shrimp fishery to reopen May 30 and June 13 only for additional opportunities in some Puget Sound marine areas

News release | May 28, 2024
Two biologists survey for Mardon skipper butterflies in the spring prairie habitat at Scatter Creek Wildlife Area

WDFW to use drones to collect data on westside prairie habitat

News release | May 23, 2024