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For more information on
hunting, please contact the
WDFW Wildlife Program.
Phone: 360-902-2515
wildthing@dfw.wa.gov

Hunting Access

PRIVATE LANDS
	Since about 50% of Washington is in private ownership, many public hunting opportunities rely on landowners opening their lands. In Washington, hunters must obtain landowner permission to hunt on private land; however WDFW is working with hundreds of landowners to help acquire permission. Learn more >>>

HUNTING PROSPECTS
	2011 Hunting Forecasts by District Agency biologists provide detailed hunting forecasts for their district based on surveys and field work.

WILDLIFE AREAS

Washington's Wildlife Areas are diverse in habitat and species offering many opportunites for wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping. With over 150 different areas to choose from the choices for activities are abundant. Some areas are closer than you think.

•	Search for Wildlife Areas:
•	You will need a Discover Pass or Vehicle Access Pass to access WDFW Areas
•	Find a Water Access Site

Accessible Hunting

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Hunter’s Code of Conduct
The code emphasizes the need for hunters to show respect for wildlife and to be considerate of non-hunters.

Access multi-layered maps displaying game management unit (GMU) boundaries, deer and elk management areas, pheasant-release sites, and Private Lands Hunting Opportunities, as well as roads, topographical features and county lines. In addition, harvest statistics and hunting regulations are available by specific locale and species.