The Commission establishes policies to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities ...

Fidorra, J. C. and Olney, K. 2025. South-central Washington Winter Pronghorn Survey – 2025 Report. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Unpublished report.

In 2024, WDFW initiated a regional water access management planning pilot in North Puget Sound (Region 4) as called for in the Department's 10-year Recreation Strategy for WDFW-managed Lands (2022).

Grab your fishing rod and sharpen your hooks! Thousands of lowland lakes in Washington provide anglers new and old with exciting, family-friendly fishing opportunities. The video below demonstrates ...

Kokanee Lake is sometimes called Lower Cushman Lake. It is open to fishing year-round. The lake is stocked in March, May, July and September with larger catchable-size (11"-13") rainbow trout and ...

Washington's diverse topography, exposure to Pacific Ocean currents and weather patterns, and location on the migratory path of many wildlife species make it one of the most biologically diverse ...

*Update: New chronic wasting disease rules referenced in this news release go into effect May 17, 2025.OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind has made ...

OLYMPIA – As of Jan. 1, 2025, boaters in Washington waters must stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) at all times.

May 6, 2025 shrimp rules update: Eastern section of Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) east of a line projected from Possession Point (47.905036 -122.380062) to Apple Cove Point (47.817348 -122.484381) ...

Chinook Salmon are the king of the Pacific salmon. Prized for their large size and strength, flavor and nutritional value, they are an icon of Pacific Northwest culture. The largest of the Pacific ...

The European Green Crab 2025-2031 Management Plan for Washington (hereafter the Plan) has been facilitated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and developed in collaboration with ...

Update: The electronic version of the regulations ("eRegs") is now available online.OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has released the latest big game hunting season and ...