Hunting
Hunting remains a vital way of life for many residents and non-residents in Washington and contributes to statewide conservation efforts. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains opportunities for seasoned and first-time hunters alike. Learn about the steps every hunter must take before heading afield, and how to report your harvest after a successful hunt.

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Hunting news & important dates

This year’s Big Game Hunting Rules and Regulations photo contest theme is “Who hunts?” We are looking for photos of you, your friends, and family enjoying hunting in Washington

A trend of historically low brant counts in Skagit County means brant hunting will remain closed in that county including during the Youth, Veteran, and Active Military waterfowl hunting opportunity on Saturday, Feb. 4.
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You can now submit reports for these licenses from Sept 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.

If you salvage a road-killed deer, please arrange to have it checked for chronic wasting disease.

This study was conducted for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to determine hunters’ attitudes toward wildlife management in the state.