The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources.
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This fall, Be BearWise® to keep bears wild and reduce potential human-wildlife conflicts: wdfw.medium.com/this-fall-be…
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ALT A black bear walking through the forest among autumn foliage
Salmon and all game fish fishing is closing Oct. 24 in many rivers and tributary streams across the coastal region due to low water conditions from the ongoing drought that are impacting salmon migration as well as lower-than-expected returns of coho salmon, WDFW announced today.
“This necessary action supports Washington’s salmon conservation goals and future fisheries,” he said.
Fishery managers will continue to evaluate river conditions and salmon migration throughout the closed watersheds and may reopen fisheries if conditions improve.
For more information, refer to our news release. wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-re…
Digs at Long Beach and Twin Harbors are postponed until further notice due to elevated marine toxin levels. Before heading to a beach, diggers should refer to the WDFW emergency rules webpage. Find full details by going to our news release at wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-re…
Here’s some exciting new you can dig into! WDFW shellfish managers today announced the first round of digs at Mocrocks on Oct. 26 and Oct. 29 only, and at Copalis on Oct. 27-28 only, during late afternoon/evening (noon to midnight only) low tides. Photo by Steve Fogo.
To clarify ambiguities around when/how lethal removal of wolves may occur, WDFW invites public comment on proposed changes to the “caught-in-the-act provision” around lethal removal of wolves caught attacking livestock. Info and how to comment is at wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-re…
Anglers asked to respect construction boundaries at Naselle Hatchery
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Island Unit of Skagit Wildlife Area to temporarily reopen to public access Oct. 17, 2026 through March 2027.
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Estuary restoration project construction is pausing for the winter and will resume in the spring.
ALT A composite image of aerial photos facing downward showing conditions on the western portion, or lobe, of the Island Unit following completion of construction to restore intertidal estuary habitat for Chinook salmon and other fish and wildlife species.
All visitors should exercise extreme caution throughout the unit. It is also advisable to scout the area during daylight before attempting to hunt the Island Unit as conditions have changed significantly.
ALT Aerial photo by WDFW of the Island Unit taken Oct. 12, 2026 facing east toward I-5 and the Cascade foothills.
The Island Unit is only accessible by boat and is closed during hours of darkness except during legal hunting seasons.
Refer to our unit webpage for more information on the Island Unit of Skagit Wildlife Area: wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/wil…
Fishing Rule Change: Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet), Marine Area 12 (Hood Canal) shellfish beaches update
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Fall hunting seasons are here, and in this WDFW blog post you’ll find tips for sharing wildlife areas and other public lands.
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If you plan to hunt in a 100-series GMU for the Modern Firearm General Deer Season opening this week, a reminder you are required to submit deer, elk, or moose for chronic wasting disease sampling within 5 days of harvest. Hunter check stations will be located at locations below.
ALT A flyer of hunter check station locations.
How WDFW hatcheries make good use of surplus fish
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WDFW is now accepting public comments on proposed rule changes about the Department's process for listing and developing recovery plans for state endangered, threatened, and sensitive species: wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-re…
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ALT A large brown frog in a marshy wetland