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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Jan. 29 with additional dates planned through early March

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 Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 ...
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Razor clam seasons and beaches

The Pacific razor clam is one of the most sought after shellfish in the state of Washington. Better roads and more leisure time have brought increasing numbers of diggers to the ocean beaches. It is ...
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WDFW will use drone to survey water intake at Samish Hatchery

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff will use a drone to survey the Samish Hatchery and an adjoining area in Skagit County to gather information for planned improvements to the ...
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Current rule-making activity (Rule-making docket)

We invite you to participate in our rule-making process. WDFW is actively considering the rule-making proceedings listed below. Chapter 220-111 WAC provides procedures for inspecting or requesting ...
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WDFW, nonprofit partner to improve Tucannon River salmon habitat with nutrient enhancements

SPOKANE- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Tri-State Steelheaders will distribute more than 1,500 carcasses from adult salmon previously used for hatchery spawning in southeast ...
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Puget Sound Dungeness crab catch record card

Licenses & Permits Fishing and shellfishing licenses Catch record card Puget Sound Dungeness crab catch record card ...
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More than $1.4 million awarded to support restoration and wildlife-friendly fencing projects in Washington’s shrubsteppe habitat

The Washington Shrubsteppe Restoration and Resiliency Initiative (WSRRI) recently awarded more than $1.4 million in grants and is contributing capacity and resources to support habitat restoration and ...
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Fort Flagler State Park and Rat Island

WDFW shellfish seasons indicate the specific times of year when harvesting is permitted. Before heading to the beach, please also check the Department of Health (DOH) information below which is ...
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Co-Manager Assessment of Status Review and Management of Olympic Peninsula Steelhead

Co-Manager Olympic Peninsula Steelhead Working Group. 2025. Co-Manager Assessment of Status Review and Management of Olympic Peninsula Steelhead. Unpublished report available from the Northwest Indian ...
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Washington commercial Dungeness crab season will kick off Dec. 31 or Jan. 4 along the coast, depending on area

OLYMPIA — Washington’s coastal commercial Dungeness crab season will open Dec. 31 from Klipsan Beach on the Long Beach Peninsula south to Cape Falcon, Ore., including the Columbia River and Willapa ...
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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Dec. 31 with an additional 27 days planned for early 2026

OLYMPIA – 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. 31 ...