Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Idaho and Washington seek information on illegal bighorn sheep killings

Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) along with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police are asking the public for information on two incidents where someone shot and killed a ram ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement goes into effect Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, all anglers age 15 and older must buy a Columbia River salmon and steelhead endorsement (CRSSE) to fish recreationally for salmon and steelhead in the Columbia River and many of its ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW seeks public input on draft status review for Canada lynx

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public input on a draft periodic status review for Canada lynx that includes a recommendation to keep lynx classified as a state ...
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 18; more digs planned for early 2026

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.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WDFW to survey crabbers in select Puget Sound marine areas in December

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, ...