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