Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife - Fishing, hunting, recreation

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Each spring, black bears emerge from their winter dens, and there are simple precautions to help avoid conflicts that can put both people and wildlife at risk.

Fish Washington is a free mobile application designed to convey up-to-the-minute fishing regulations for every lake, river, stream, and marine area in the state.

Overall, the 2024 “shrimping” season will start with similar opportunities compared to 2023.

Fishery managers increase annual halibut limit to six.

Next WDFW Commission meeting

April 18-20, 2024
Hybrid - Olympia

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