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Phil Anderson
Director

Game Management

ELK HERD MANAGEMENT

Colockum Elk Herd Study: 2008-2012
Powerpoint presentation of the preliminary results from the Colockum Elk Study, that was presented at a public meeting in Ellensburg on January 7th.

•	Download the Colockum Elk Herd Study Presentation

2009-2015 GAME MANAGEMENT PLAN

This plan will guide the Department's management of hunted wildlife for 2009-2015. The focus of the plan is on the scientific management of game populations, harvest management, and other significant factors affecting game populations. Washington's citizens played a strong role in revising this plan and a variety of public involvement opportunities have been and will be used to solicit ideas. Learn more >>

Game Status & Trend
The Game Status and Trend Report describes the current status and assesses trends in populations for game species within the state. For major species, separate sections cover each region or other management unit.

2012 Game Status and Trend Report

Game Harvest Reports
Game Harvest Reports provide annual harvest statistics based on hunter reporting. Species recorded include elk, deer, turkey, cougar, black bear and small game. Trapping reports are also included.

Game Harvest Reports

Game Management Plans

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife 2009-2015 Game Management
- Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the 2009-2015 Game Management Plan
Final Management Plan for the White-tailed Deer
Washington Sea Duck Management Strategies
Draft Report to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission
Washington State Management Plan for Wild Turkey: November 2005 – June 2010

Elk Herd Management Plans: