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Washington’s rich wildlife heritage can be enjoyed in many places throughout the state; but some of the premier wildlife sites are the nearly-900,000 acres of Wildlife Areas owned or managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Opportunities for public recreation on Wildlife Areas are extensive. Beautiful forests, lakes, estuaries, mountains, prairies, rivers and canyons await your visit, as do the fish and wildlife species that live there.

Set aside specifically to protect critical wildlife habitats, these lands are home to some of Washington’s most significant and important fish and wildlife.

If you’ve ever wanted to see a bald eagle or a bighorn ram (or any other species), but didn’t know where to start, check out one of Washington’s Wildlife Areas.

This guide provides general information on what species may be seen on a particular Wildlife Area, when. Or you can sort the data in a variety of ways to find just what you are looking for. Plan a trip today to view wildlife on one of Washington’s incredible Wildlife Areas!

Please help to protect these lands by following the rules and regulations regarding public conduct on wildlife areas and access sites that are owned or controlled by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. (See Vehicle Use Permit requirements for visiting Wildlife Areas.)

WAC Chapter 232 Revision
Public Conduct in Wildlife Areas & Access Sites Owned or Controlled by the Department of Fish and Wildlife