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Washington Wildlife News

• WDFW seeks public feedback on proposed rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest January 28, 2026
  OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is proposing rule changes for state recreational clam, mussel, and oyster seasons to conserve shellfish populations, address increases in harvest effort, and promote sustainable shellfish gathering.“Minimum size and daily limits help to sustain shellfish beds and keep recreational harvesting opp […]
• WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Jan. 29 with additional dates planned through early March January 23, 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 Jan. 29 to Feb. 4."These digs will be the last opportunity to get razor clams for upcoming Super Bowl festivities,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfis […]
• WDFW will use drone to survey water intake at Samish Hatchery January 22, 2026
  MILL CREEK – 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 hatchery’s water intake system.Flights may take place from January 2026 through February 2029 and will focus on the Samish Hatchery as well as a sectio […]
• WDFW, nonprofit partner to improve Tucannon River salmon habitat with nutrient enhancements January 21, 2026
  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 Washington's Tucannon River on Saturday, Jan. 24. Spawned this fall at Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery, the carcasses will enhance nutrients in the waterway for the be […]
• More than $1.4 million awarded to support restoration and wildlife-friendly fencing projects in Washington’s shrubsteppe habitat January 16, 2026
  OLYMPIA – 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 wildlife-friendly fencing across the state’s shrubsteppe landscape.WSRRI is a collaborative initiative between the Washington Department of Fish and […]