"A deeper look into Washington Wildlife First reveals it is a “dark money” group, meaning its donors’ identities are not disclosed, and the fact it is headed by Seattle attorney Claire Loebs Davis, known for pushing so-called “animal rights” lawsuits against the DFWC...
2021 Willapa Bay salmon season
Commission approves interim guidance for the 2021 Willapa Bay salmon season OLYMPIA - The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved staff recommendations for interim guidance for the 2021 salmon season in Willapa Bay during its March 12 virtual meeting. Staff...
Elwha River fishing closures extended
March 19, 2021Contact: Penny Wagner, Olympic National Park: 360-565-3005Tiffany Royal, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, 360-621-5934Eryn Couch, WDFW, 360-890-6604 OLYMPIA – The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Olympic National Park, and the Washington Department of...
State announces early closure
State announces early closure to coastal steelhead recreational fishing season to meet conservation objectives OLYMPIA – Amid low returns, fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced a closure to sportfishing in the...