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This
region covers the northern Puget Sound portion
of the state from King County to the Canadian
border.
The terrain ranges from the alpine forests of
the Cascade mountains in the east to the beautiful
San Juan islands and Puget Sound to the west.
Puget Sound is home to many species of marine
mammals, including Orca (killer whales), marine
birds, and fish of all kinds, including several
species of salmon, bottomfish, and shellfish.
The Cascades are home to wolves, black bears,
cougars, deer and elk. The Skagit River Valley
provides habitat for wintering bald eagles and
is one of the prime viewing sites in the country
during January and February. The valley also is
home to swans and numerous species of waterfowl.
Three Wildlife Areas owned and operated by the
department provide wildlife viewing and hunting
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