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New wildlife plan in Washington to guide hunting and species management

New wildlife plan in Washington to guide hunting and species management

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approves rules to limit chronic wasting disease from spreading

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approves rules to limit chronic wasting disease from spreading

Fishing legally and ethically helps to ensure an enjoyable time for everyone. We would like to remind all anglers that snagging is illegal throughout Washington. Snagging is defined in WAC 220-300-160 as “an effort to take fish with a hook and line in a manner that the fish does not take the hook or hooks voluntarily in its mouth.” Although more commonly witnessed during times of low flow, snagging occurs year-round. Violators are subject to fines or prosecution under RCW 77.15 or other applicab

Fishing legally and ethically helps to ensure an enjoyable time for everyone. We would like to remind all anglers that snagging is illegal throughout Washington. Snagging is defined in WAC 220-300-160 as “an effort to take fish with a hook and line in a manner that the fish does not take the hook or hooks voluntarily in its mouth.” Although more commonly witnessed during times of low flow, snagging occurs year-round. Violators are subject to fines or prosecution under RCW 77.15 or other applicab

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Basics of Hunting Washington (Beginner Walkthrough) | 2021 Big Game Edition

Basics of Hunting Washington (Beginner Walkthrough) | 2021 Big Game Edition

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WDFW staff from across the state are collaborating to enhance a warmwater fishery by relocating one of the most popular gamefish. Black and White Crappie from Silver Lake in Cowlitz County will be captured one day a week for three weeks and released in Sprague Lake in Adams and Lincoln counties. Up to six thousand crappie may be transferred. Sprague is a mixed-species fishery with exceptional bass and trout fishing. WDFW stocked Black Crappie in Sprague in 2007 but they have been slow to repopul

WDFW staff from across the state are collaborating to enhance a warmwater fishery by relocating one of the most popular gamefish. Black and White Crappie from Silver Lake in Cowlitz County will be captured one day a week for three weeks and released in Sprague Lake in Adams and Lincoln counties. Up to six thousand crappie may be transferred. Sprague is a mixed-species fishery with exceptional bass and trout fishing. WDFW stocked Black Crappie in Sprague in 2007 but they have been slow to repopul

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WDFW is releasing hundreds of pheasants at locations around Grant County, including Lower Crab Creek, Quincy Lakes, Banks Lake (Dry Falls) and Steamboat. Pheasant hunting is a great way to introduce a new person to the sport. There will be one more release at most eastern Washington pheasant release sites before the end of November. All pheasant release efforts in Eastern Washington are supported by hunter purchases of small game licenses. To learn more about our Eastern Washington Pheasant Enha

WDFW is releasing hundreds of pheasants at locations around Grant County, including Lower Crab Creek, Quincy Lakes, Banks Lake (Dry Falls) and Steamboat. Pheasant hunting is a great way to introduce a new person to the sport. There will be one more release at most eastern Washington pheasant release sites before the end of November. All pheasant release efforts in Eastern Washington are supported by hunter purchases of small game licenses. To learn more about our Eastern Washington Pheasant Enha

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife on Reels

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife on Reels

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WDFW launches new licensing app

WDFW Police: A Force of Nature

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The recreational spot shrimp fishery will open May 21 in many Puget Sound marine areas. Read our news release: wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-release/recreational-spot-shrimp-fishery-open-may-21-many-puget-sound-marine-areas, or refer to our recreational shrimp fishing webpage for details and the latest regulations: wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/shrimp/areas Additional dates and times may be announced if quota remains after the initial shrimp fishing days. Marine areas 10 (Seattle/Brem

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife on Reels

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Washington Fish & Wildlife is hiring officers. Are you game?

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Looking for something to do in the Tri-Cities area? WDFW’s Ringold-Meseberg Hatchery is located just south of the Hanford Reach. Each year they raise 3.7 million fall chinook to be released in late spring or early summer, along with 250,000 yearling coho salmon and 180,000 yearling steelhead. They also produce rainbow trout for local sporting and kid’s fishing events and are the only Washington hatchery that raises tiger muskie to stock lakes statewide. Tiger muskie are provided through a cooper

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Learn about how WDFW monitoring for sustainable commercial crab harvest supports local food and livelihoods -- important work to facilitate arrival of Dungeness crab to markets throughout Washington. | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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It’s officially boating season! Help protect our waters and keep the lakes, rivers, and waterbodies you love clean by remembering to clean, drain, and dry your watercraft after every adventure. Learn more in our blog post: https://wdfw.medium.com/help-protect-washingtons-waters-this-boating-season-c0807286a0a9 | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

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A relatively small river with a huge impact, the Stillaguamish is at the leading edge of salmon declines and habitat conservation concerns in Washington state and across the West Coast. Yet there is hope. Collaboration is growing to restore this dynamic watershed and its fish runs while supporting local communities, tribes, farms, and fish and wildlife enthusiasts. We'll soon be launching our latest video on efforts by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Stillaguamish Tribe of Ind

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Fishing Regulations Explained | Washington State Attorney

10.6K viewsFeb 15, 2021

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If you fish Long Lake in the Spokane area, you may see WDFW boats on the water from late March through June, as we partner with Avista to expand annual efforts to remove carp from the lake in order to improve water quality. WDFW crews will also be removing northern pike due to their potential expansion into new waters and their impact on populations of other fish species. The video below explains the harmful effects both these species can have on their environment. More information on northern p

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Buying a Fishing License

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WDFW Police Officer Johnson reminds anglers that barbless hooks are required when fishing in Marine Areas 5 through 13, including for halibut. This rule is intended to protect yelloweye rockfish and other threatened species. The only exception is when using forage fish jig gear to target forage fish (herring, sandlance, sardine and smelt). See Marine Area Rules & Definitions in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules for details. https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations #WDFWPolice | Washington Depart

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Spokane-area district fish biologist Randy recently saw something interesting at Horseshoe Lake in Spokane County. Bullhead catfish fry often travel in large cloud-like schools of thousands of fish. Randy was sampling late last week at Horseshoe when he saw this dark mass of fry (a literal ball of fish) near the shore. Parent bullheads swim around their young in circles to keep them in these schools so they are less likely to become a snack for a predator. | Washington Department of Fish & Wildl

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Part 1 - Gold Prospecting Rules - 2022 Washington GOLD & FISH Pamphlet. Without Timing Restrictions

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Spring Tactics for Bass Fishing in Washington

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Fish Washington® mobile app: How to enter your salmon catch

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Basic Techniques for Kokanee Fishing in Washington

164.1K viewsMay 22, 2013

Basic Techniques for Trout Fishing in Washington

200.3K viewsMay 22, 2013

Become a WDFW officer

TVW's Field Report: WDFW Beach Patrol

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