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RAZOR CLAMS

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Last razor-clam dig of the season starts Saturday at four ocean beaches
Clam diggers have received the go-ahead to proceed with the last razor-clam dig of the season, starting Saturday, May 9 at four ocean beaches.

>	How Recreational Razor Clam Seasons are Set
>	How to Dig Razor Clams
>	Try these delicious Razor Clam recipes
>	Things to do, Places to Stay •City of Copalis Beach • City of Grayland (Twin Harbors) •City of Long Beach •City of Moclips (Mocrocks Beach)

RECREATIONAL SHRIMP FISHING

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2009 Puget Sound shrimp season to open May 2
This year’s recreational shrimp fishery in Puget Sound will open May 2 under seasons announced by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

•	Summary of 2009 shrimp seasons and limits
•	Statewide Gear Rules - Crab, Shrimp and Crawfish
•	Identification and Biology

SPORTFISHING RULE ADOPTION PROCESS

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Public invited to propose rule changes for 2010-11 recreational fisheries
People with ideas on how to improve the state’s sportfishing rules can submit their proposals to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) through June 1.

•	2009-2010 Sportfishing Rule Adoption Concise Explanatory Statement
•	2009-2010 Sportfishing Rule Adopted WACs
•	2010-2011 Sportfishing Rule Adoption Process

2009-2010 Fishing in Washington Rules Pamphlet

2009-2010 Sport Fishing
Regulation Pamphlet

•	Search emergency rule updates
•	Download 2009-2010 Rule Pamphlet [pdf]

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LATEST NEWS

•	Last razor-clam dig of the season starts Saturday at four ocean beaches
•	More and bigger catches make up for wintery weather on lake fishing opener
•	Public invited to propose rule changes for 2010-11 recreational fisheries
•	Summer crabbing season includes late start for Hood Canal, San Juan Islands
•	2009 salmon fisheries approved
•	More news

WHERE TO GO

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•	Water Access Sites
•	2009 Hatchery Trout Stocking Plan for Washington Lakes and Streams
•	Shellfishing Beach Maps and Regulations
•	Public Fishing Piers of Puget Sound
•	Puget Sound Sport Crab Fishing
•	Boat Launch Sites
•	Accessing Washington's Outdoors

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FEATURES

•	Economic Analysis of the Non-Treaty Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in Washington State
•	2002 Sport Catch Harvest Report
•	Recreational Groundfish in Washington
•	Report Derelict Fish Gear Online

VIDEO

AQUATIC NUSIANCE SPECIES

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Zebra Mussels
Zebra Mussel inspections help stop the spread of this invasive species. Watch how you can help and what to look for when inspecting your own boat.

PUGET SOUND SPORT CRAB FISHING

Crabbing 101
Find out which crabs are best to keep and which you should release.

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SELECTIVE FISHING TECHNIQUES

Releasing Salmon Carefully
See how a salmon is carefully released with the use of a "dehooker."

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