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Western Washington Pheasant Release Pamphlet PDF Format (1.54MB) Western Washington Regional Offices: REGION 4 (425) 775-1311 16018 Mill Creek Blvd. Mill Creek, WA 98012-1296 REGION 5 (360) 696-6211 2108 Grand. Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661 teamvancouver@dfw.wa.gov REGION 6 (360) 249-4628 48 Devonshire Road Montesano, WA 98563

IMPORTANT NOTICE Sherwood Forest pheasant release site will not be used in 2008 Please note that the Sherwood Forest pheasant release site will not be used in 2008. The site has been replaced with new sites called the Grapeview and Belfair. Directions to these sites can be found in the Western Washington Pheasant Booklet (see link on this page)The properties are owned by Pope Resource and Green Diamond Resources. Western Washington Pheasant Release Program The major goal of the pheasant program in western Washington is to provide an upland bird hunting opportunity. The program also encourages participation from young and older aged hunters. The cool, wet climate of western Washington combined with the lack of grain farming limits naturally sustained pheasant populations. Each year 30,000 to 40,000 pheasants are released on about 25 release sites. Most release sites remain the same from one year to the next. Maps to those sites are enclosed. Information and maps for new or relocated sites are available at regional offices listed. Hunting Seasons and Regulations The general western Washington hunting season lasts from late September to November 30 each year (see hunting pamphlet for details). Hunting is allowed from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day. Some areas do not release birds throughout the season due to flooding or other conflicts. Beginning in 1999, a small game hunting license and western Washington upland bird permit are required to hunt pheasants in western Washington. The price of a small game hunting license is $32.85, the westerm Washington pheasant permit costs $39.42 for adults and $19.71 for youth (under 16). The bag limit is two pheasants of either sex per day on release sites. There is no limit to the number of permits purchased per year. A three-day permit that allows harvest of 4 pheasants is also offered for $21.90. Generally, most release sites have established parking areas or access points. These areas are open to all users. Any restrictions associated with use of the release sites other than those noted in the hunting pamphlet, will be posted at the access points. There are several safety issues that hunters should be aware of while hunting on release sites. The sites are usually fairly crowded and often relatively close to houses or other types of recreation. Hunter orange must be worn by hunters using release sites. Be aware of Safety Zones signs and stay away from areas posted as such. Other instructions and information will be posted at release sites. While it is always important to be courteous to other hunters, it is especially important while hunting crowded release sites. A few courtesy rules include: Don't trail or otherwise position yourself to take advantage of other hunters, you may end up in their line of fire! Racing out ahead of other hunters to beat them to birds is unethical and dangerous. Please respect others and allow time and space. If you see other hunters that may not be familiar with hunting the release site, invite them to join your group. This is especially important for young hunters and those without dogs. By promoting safe, ethical hunting you help ensure the continuation of recreation for yourself and for future generations. . The number of pheasants released on each site is based on several factors including the estimated numbers of hunters using those sites. The estimate is derived from permit (punch card) returns. It is very important to return your punch card at the end of the hunting season. County Site (code) Clallam Dungeness Recreation Area (1) Clark Shillapoo (2) Vancouver Lake (3) Cowlitz Woodland (4) Grays Harbor Chehalis River (5) Island Sea Plane Base (6) OLF-Coupeville (7) Ebey Prairie/Arnold Farm (8) Bayview (9) King Cherry Valley (10) Stillwater (11) Lewis Lincoln Creek (12) Kosmos (13) Mason Belfair (14) Hunter Farms (15) Pacific Raymond Airport (16) Chinook (26) Pierce Fort Lewis (17) Skagit Skagit Wildlife Area (18) Snohomish Smith Farm (19) Crescent Lake (20) Thurston Fort Lewis (17) Scatter Creek (21) Skookumchuck (22) Whatcom Lake Terrell (23) BP (24) Hunters are required to report their western Washington pheasant permit information. Hunters may report their hunting and harvest activity online at: wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/wlm_survey/pheasant_report_form.php or return their permit to WDFW by December 31 of each year. If you decide to report online, please do not send in your permit.

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