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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Aug 7

Understanding WDFW’s budget

How fish and wildlife conservation is funded in Washington

Understanding WDFW’s budget

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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18h ago

Flounder no further for year-round saltwater fishing fun on Puget Sound

If you’ve got a “sole” for fishing, then it’s time to stop floundering around and head out on the water!

Flounder no further for year-round saltwater fishing fun on Puget Sound

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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3d ago

Avoid the shopping malls and make plans for Black Friday trout fishing opportunities at 30…

While holiday shopping sprees take centerstage right after Thanksgiving, others will opt out for a chance to catch thousands of rainbow…

Avoid the shopping malls and make plans for Black Friday trout fishing opportunities at 30…

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Nov 6

September/October Director’s Bulletin

Fall is a great time to be a Washingtonian. There’s something for everyone: Foraging for wild mushrooms, setting and pulling up crab pots…

September/October Director’s Bulletin

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Nov 6

Protecting Washington’s waters: Early detection and monitoring

Monitoring prevents invasive freshwater mussels from establishing in our waters.

WDFW staff member taking samples using a Petite Ponar grabber from a watercraft. Petite Ponar grabbers are used to look for adult invasive mussels on the bottom of a waterbody. The grabber collects a sample of bottom sediment, which is then passed through a fine sieve to look for mussels.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Nov 4

Protecting Washington’s waters: Watercraft inspection and decontamination

Inspection prevents invasive freshwater mussels from being introduced into our waters.

Protecting Washington’s waters: Watercraft inspection and decontamination

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Nov 2

Protecting Washington’s waters

Invasive freshwater mussels threaten our waters, economy, and infrastructure.

Dense collection of golden mussels attached to a substrate.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Oct 20

This fall, Be BearWise® to keep bears wild and reduce potential human-wildlife conflicts

As days get shorter and the weather cools down, wildlife across Washington begin settling into their autumn routines. Bears are no…

This fall, Be BearWise® to keep bears wild and reduce potential human-wildlife conflicts

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Oct 9

Sustainability at WDFW: reducing emissions to support fish, wildlife, and habitats

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)’s cross-program sustainability team is committed to protecting Washington’s natural…

Someone kneeling down near the front wheel of a bicycle elevated on a stand in an office conference room, working on the tire.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Oct 1

European green crab management: 2026 field season updates

WDFW and more than 50 co‑managers, tribes, and partners continued intensive trapping and monitoring across coastal and inland waters…

WDFW biologist, placing a European green crab into a bag at the shoreline.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

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