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WDFW seeks public input on 2026 ocean salmon fishery proposals

Fishery managers developed options for Washington’s summer recreational ocean salmon fisheries at the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) meetings that concluded today.
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Coastal recreational bottomfish fishery season opens March 14

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the recreational coastal bottomfish fishery season opens March 14.
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Statement on relicensing agreement for Seattle City Light's Skagit River Hydroelectric Project

After nearly eight years of discussion with Seattle City Light, Skagit treaty tribes, and other federal, state, and local agencies, this relicensing agreement is good news for fish passage, habitat ...
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WDFW and DNR seek public input on Green Dot Roads in south central Washington

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to welcome feedback on proposed updates to Green Dot Roads on state-managed lands in south ...
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Public meeting set to discuss salmon and steelhead seasons in Central Washington

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will hold an in-person public meeting in Kennewick on Tuesday, March 17 from 6-8 p.m. to discuss the upcoming salmon and steelhead seasons in the ...
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WDFW invites public to two Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area virtual planning meetings

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host two virtual public meetings on long-term management of the Olympic-Willapa Hills Wildlife Area Complex, which consists of the Johns ...
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WDFW seeks public input on recreation planning at Methow Wildlife Area public workshop March 11 in Winthrop

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invites the public to help shape the future of recreation on the Methow Wildlife Area by attending a public workshop on Wednesday, March 11, from ...
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Public input sought on proposed rules for use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will host a virtual public meeting next week as part of developing new rules governing the use of motorized vehicles on WDFW-managed lands, with ...
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Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet March 12 to 14 in Walla Walla

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a hybrid meeting in Walla Walla from March 12 to 14 to hear updates on rule making regarding commercial non-spot shrimp pot licenses and livestock ...
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Public invited to submit information for 10 species status reports and recovery plans

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking information from the public to inform species reports and plans the Department is developing for 10 wildlife species in ...
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Coastal commercial Dungeness crab fishery

One of the most important commercial fisheries in Washington, the commercial Dungeness crab fishery has an average (1990-2002) ex-vessel value of approximately $19.9 million. There are 223 Washington ...
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Game Management Advisory Council

Managing wildlife populations and wildlife / human conflicts presents many different challenges. As the state moves forward and confronts these challenges, the Washington Department of Fish and ...