Washington fishers are now required to have a recreational fishing license for freshwater smelt, crawfish, and carp. The law, which removes the fishing license exemption for each species, went into ...

For the first time in over a decade, hunting and fishing license fees in Washington state will increase starting July 1, under legislation signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson, according to the Washington ...

This park has carved a tranquil spot for itself near the city, allowing you to reap the benefits of an outdoor stay without ...

Smelt’s annual return from the ocean has long drawn thousands of dip-netters up and down the Cowlitz River. This year, however, the prized tradition will be different. The Washington Department of ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Starting July 1, 2025, hunting and fishing license fees in Washington State will increase by 38%, marking the first increase since 2011. This change comes after Gov. Bob Ferguson ...

SEATTLE — Anglers in Washington have a unique opportunity to introduce others to the joys of sportfishing during Free Fishing Weekend, scheduled for June 7 through the 8th. During this event, fishing ...

Hunting and fishing licensing fees are set to increase Tuesday, July 1, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed. The fees will go up approximately 38% after a bill was passed ...

OLYMPIA, Wash - Several Eastern Washington lawmakers spoke out against a bill in Olympia that would raise the cost of obtaining hunting and fishing licenses. Senate bill 5538 narrowly passed the ...

From the late 1960s through the 1980s, the share of annual state fishing licenses held by non-residents remained steady at 15% or less each year. However, since the 1990s, non-resident fishing ...