Fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have scheduled opportunities for the public to provide input on state-managed salmon seasons. The first is a statewide ...

WDFW proposes new rules for crab fishing to reduce whale entanglements, including gear marking and restrictions. Public input ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes to the commercial Dungeness crab fishery to address marine life entanglements, improve monitoring and clarify current ...

After months of delays, the West Coast has officially begun the Dungeness crab season.

The state’s coastal commercial Dungeness crab season is underway, following months of test fishing and data gathering by the Washington... Read Story ...

WDFW is working with tribal co-managers to determine opening dates for other areas and is addressing climate resiliency and marine life entanglement risks as part of updated policies. SEATTLE ...