7.4K views · 59 reactions | Learn about how WDFW monitoring for sustainable commercial crab harvest supports local food and livelihoods -- important work to facilitate arrival of Dungeness crab to markets throughout Washington. | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | Facebook

Since 1972, National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September to recognize generations of sports people for their contributions to our nation’s rich sporting heritage and natural resources. One of the core goals of NHF Day is to recruit new hunters and anglers by increasing awareness of the connection between conservation and fishing/hunting. This year, we will be hosting an online NHF Day celebration to showcase the work of WDFW and partners to foster

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This week’s Wild Washington lesson takes 3-5th grade students on a tour of Washington fish hatcheries and demonstrates how WDFW raises fish for the Pacific Northwest. Students explore the role of a hatchery worker and the history of hatcheries in our state. #WildWashington #WildWa #catchandrelease #FishWa View the lesson at: https://wdfw.wa.gov/get-involved/environmental-education-curriculum/3rd-5th-grade/fall#nov20 | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

4.3K views · 75 reactions | WDFW Coastal Shellfish Manager, Dan Ayres, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how we monitor the overall health of razor clams in Washington. | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | Facebook

5.1K views · 74 reactions | Spokane Fish Hatchery staff right now are stocking Eastern Washington lakes with trout that will be a nice size for catching next spring! More information on WDFW fish stocking is at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/reports. #FishWashington #Trout #TigerTrout #Fishing | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | Facebook