All care has been taking in preparing this hunting season information for you. They also have a horrible nonresident draw program. Hunting in the yakima canyon reds has the ultimate combination of upland hunting, sporting clays, lodging, food service, and fly fishing. See rules for hunting deer, elk, black bear, cougar, mountain goat, and more. Washington state bowhunters is the leading state organization that goes to bat for all bowhunters with the washington state department of fish and wildlife, whether traditional or compound bowhunters. Washington deer hunting season dates and notes from wdfw see big game closures on page 95 of the big game hunting seasons and regulations. For the latest wdfw closures, restrictions, and updates see the wdfw covid19coronavirus response page. Wdfw plans controlled burns on wildlife areas in eastern washington. Our friendly staff invites your group, big or small, to join us for a guided hunt, shooting class, or nonguided pheasant hunt.
The washington fish and wildlife commission adopted new hunting regulations through 2020 for elk, deer, waterfowl, and other game species. Hunting washington state for the northwestern whitetail whether you are looking to hunt the northwestern whitetail for the first time or to complete your. Our efforts over the years have given bowhunters parity of harvest with the muzzleloaders and rifle hunters and we continue to pressure the game department to maintain this equality. Washington fish and wildlife requires all resident and nonresident hunters to purchase a nonrefundable general season elk or deer license prior to applying for the draw. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020.
Washington is home to blacktail, mule deer and whitetail deer and offers a total deer population estimated at 360,000. Thirtythree wildlife management areas cover almost a million acres of land in washington and offer hunters access to game species including waterfowl, grouse, pheasant, elk, and wild turkey. Eastern washington trophy mule and whitetail deer hunting. Washington hunting seasons, 20192020 hunters enjoy the rare treat of perfect weather, scenery, and game during washington hunting seasons. Dec 5, 2014 on a recent october day, i got to fish for and catch a salmon on the hanford reach in washington state. We talked with multiple county health officials throughout. Refer to the washington state department of fish and wildlife washingtons big game hunting seasons and regulations for more explicit and detailed. The huntingwashington forum is an online community where members share stories and photos of their hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor adventures. Are coyotes defined as furbearer, game animal, or other in washington. Please select the state you are interested in by clicking the icon below.
New york state has both spring and fall turkey hunting seasons and a youth turkey hunt for junior hunters ages 1215. Summary of hunting seasons washington department of fish. To comply with the governors stay at home order and help prevent the spread of covid19, the n. Everything you need to plan your washington hunting trips for 2020. Known for hunting privileges for mule deer, blacktail deer, and whitetail deer. The state of washington has extended its closure of fishing and hunting seasons through may 4, after reconsidering seasons on monday. Washington, united states bearpaw outfitters offer guided and unguided hunts from their washington hunting lodge. Huntingseasonhq is the source for all 20192020 information. Why you should consider whitetail hunting in washington. Washington hunting seasons offer a perfect combination of scenery, game, and weather. The following are summaries for modern firearm, archery, and muzzleloader deer seasons in washington. Government lands % 45% private lands 25,106,270 acres. The early general bowhunting season for antlerless elk in the yakima and colockum elk herds has been reduced to.
The washington department of fish and wildlife maintains opportunities for seasoned and firsttime hunters alike. Be sure to check out the washington department of fish and wildlife website for a. Whitetailed deer, blacktailed deer, mule deer, elk, cougar, black bear, turkey plus a range of small game and game bird species. Season summaries for hunting throughout washington state. Bird hunting in washington latest regulations, season. During the spring, the season is open in all of upstate new york north of the bronx and hunting hours are 12hour before sunrise to noon. The primary focus is washington state, but many members also recreate in neighboring pacific northwestern states and. Washingtons spring turkey and bear hunting seasons wont open next week, and anglers in the state will remain idled as the fight to contain covid19 through social distancing and stayhome. Since then the flock of merriams subspecies has thrived and spread, much as the other flocks in the evergreen state.
Everything you need to plan your hunting trips, from maps to regulations and beyond. There is a legal open season on the animals in both oregon and washington, but its not necessarily the greatest source of bacon. Be sure to check out washington for some exciting large game hunts. Wildlife resources commission has suspended the sale of.
Northwest whitetail deer hunting, washington whitetail. Based on computer modeling and reconstruction studies, the statewide population is thought to number between 25,000 and 30,000 animals. There are plenty of other great species for bird hunting in washington. Washington state fish and wildlife department extends closure of spring hunting and fishing season because of coronavirus covid19. Landwatch has 473 listings for sale with hunting in washington. Upland bird hunting in washington state reds hunting. Deer areas of washington state for the 20202021 hunting season. Deer season dates in washington vary by unit region and breed of deer whitetail, blacktail or mule. Washington elk season dates that are shown on this page are either upcoming or currently open. Access district and public hunting land maps, learn about licenses and regulations and. Whether deer, elk, waterfowl, or upland game, the hunt of a lifetime can be found in washington. According to bush, the animals carry more than 30 disease and parasites that. Hunting washington forum, hunts, photos, videos, contests.
Hunting season washington state long range hunting forum. Find out how and when to hunt legally in washington state. Dont forget to leave a like, share, and subscribe if you enjoyed. Washington has three turkey subspecies, exceptional public access, and a solid success rate. The northeastern corner of washington state has long been known as a deer hunting hot spot. Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game.
Seasons and bag limits for license year july 1, 2020june 30, 2021 will be proposed at the january 2021 meeting of the board of game commissioners. Though its a bit expensive for nonresidents to do so, it is possible to kill three spring turkeys with overthe. Click here to see the best hunting gadgets for 2018. Its almost hunting season key dates to remember the. Although its outside the mighty rocky mountains, washington has 63 named mountain ranges. The washington hunting season offers the hunter a range of game during hunting season including the following. Hunting seasons and regulations washington department of. Washington approves changes to elk hunting season rocky. Best elk hunting areas in washington state field and stream. Joined oct 27, 2010 messages 12 location north eastern wa. Washington bird hunting seasons span september 1 january 20, 2020 resident license fees. If youre looking for hunting seasons in the united states, youve come to the right place. Fishing and hunting season closures extended across wa state tri. Its expanding whitetailed deer numbers are mainly distributed throughout the eastern third of the state with the highest density located in the northeast along the river bottoms, farmland and timbered hills in ferry, stevens.
Hunt some of the best private ranch hunting leases and mountain hotspots in eastern washington. Washington state whitetail hunting and is fast becoming known nationwide. For management purposes, biologists divide the state into nine black bear management units bbmus. Washington hunting land for sale 473 listings landwatch. Key changes in hunting rules approved by the commission for the upcoming season include. There have been no changes to north carolina hunting or fishing license requirements, seasons, or bagcreel limits.
Spring gobbler season wild turkey starts september 1. The daily bag limit is 3 and 4 in aggregate with both blue and ruffed grouse. Hunting remains a vital way of life for many residents and nonresidents in washington and contributes to statewide conservation efforts. The washington department of fish and wildlife is the state agency tasked with preserving, protecting, and perpetuating fish, wildlife, and ecosystems, while providing sustainable fishing, hunting, and other recreation opportunities. Summary of deer hunting seasons washington department of. Fishers must have a current washington fishing license, appropriate to. The season opens september 1 and closes december 31. For the most uptodate information regarding each islands respecting hunting seasons, please contact. Terrain mountain ranges covered in forests in the west and dry channeled scablands in the east. Learn about the steps every hunter must take before heading afield, and how to report your. Bearpaw outfitters have outfitted hunters for over 30 years in this area so they know the best areas for hunting all the various. Columbia whitetailed deer cwtd have recently been transplanted to the ridgefield national wildlife refuge and may now be found in gmu 564 as a reminder, cwtd cannot be harvested as they are protected.
Washington hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Coyote hunting washington, laws, regulations, season. View listing photos, contact sellers, and use filters to find listings of land for sale landwatch. Explore hunting regulations data and plan your hunt with this browserbased web app. Washington us hunting trips and hunting outfitters. As we get closer to the beginning of hunting season, wed like to take the time to remind.
It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Feral pigs are on the rise in washington state nw news. Wdfw also canceled the youth turkey hunting season set to open april. Please note that these washington elk season dates are from washingtons department of wildlifes. Antler restrictions the bag limit in this county is two legal bucks, but only one may have an inside spread of inches or greater. For more information, see the big game hunting seasons and regulations pamphlet. In the eastern zone, you can find hungarian partridge and chukar. Wdfw plans controlled burns on wildlife areas in eastern washington wdfw seeks public comments on proposed 201920 hunting seasons final mountain goat management plan. Fishing and hunting season closures extended across wa. Shutterstock image lets take a look at some of the top hunting opportunities for outdoorsmen in oregon and washington and what hunters can expect this season.
Hunting seasons and regulations washington department of fish. Spring bear hunting that was scheduled to open in six areas on april 1 also. The washington department of fish and wildlife has extended a fishing ban and. Alaskaalaska drivers manualalaska motorcycle manualalaska commercial driversalaska hunting. Washington hunting land for sale 62 listings land and farm. Some spring hunting canceled in washington because of. Klickitat county, where i was hunting that day, was the site of the first plantings of wild turkeys in washington in 1960. Many elk in the central part of the state are found on private lands, but there are also goodsized herds on public forest lands and private. Columbia whitetailed deer cwtd have recently been transplanted to the. Island of kauai 3060 eiwa street, room 306 lihue, hi 96766 1875 tel 808 2743433 fax 808 2743438.
Washington bird hunting, pheasant, quail and grouse. Rules for hunting duck, goose, pheasant, quail, cottontail and. Species info archery endorsement required for archery hunting north zone bag limit 4 deer, no more than 2 bucks, and no more than 2 antlerless, all seasons combined. Moose, elk, deer, bear, cougar, bighorn sheep, maintain goat. The fall season is divided in to six season zones and fall hunting hours are sunrise. The youth turkey hunt set for april 45 has been canceled, says the washington state department of fish and wildlife.