Inslee, 5 Fish and Wildlife Commissioners Sued
An Evergreen State sportsmen’s organization has filed a lawsuit against Governor Inslee and five of his appointees to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission and seeks to replace them with vetted and more hunter- and angler-friendly members.
WDFW Nixes Its Forks April Steelhead Closure In 2023-24 Regs
A rule that would have permanently closed the Quillayute and Hoh systems to steelheading in April was nixed by WDFW at the last moment after sharp criticism of the proposal and process.
Puget Sound Summer Dungeness Crab Openers Announced
WDFW announces summer 2023 Puget Sound Dungeness crab seasons, which open as early as July 1 in the Strait and North Sound.
Agreements With 3 Tribal Confederations On ODFW FWC Agenda
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider adopting agreements on managing fish and wildlife resources with three tribal confederations, as well as take up other matters, at its meeting this week in Newport.