Bring home more than just turkey this holiday
The family who eats together, stays together!
For many families, hunting and fishing are long-standing traditions and ways to sustainably provide a holiday meal for their families. Here are some current hunting and fishing opportunities in Washington:
Upland Bird
Forest Grouse (Blue, Ruffed, and Spruce) — statewide
Pheasant — statewide
California (Valley) Quail and Northern Bobwhite — statewide
Mountain Quail — western Washington
Partridge (Chukar & Gray) — eastern Washington
Turkey — select GMUs
Summary of Upland Bird Season Information
Summary of Turkey Season Information
Waterfowl
Duck — statewide
Coot — statewide
Snipe — statewide
Goose — select species and management areas
Summary of Waterfowl Season Information
Late Archery General Deer
Black-tailed deer — select GMU’s
Mule deer — select GMU’s
White-tailed deer — select GMU’s
Late Muzzleloader General Deer
Black-tailed deer — select GMU’s
Mule deer — select GMU’s
White-tailed deer — select GMU’s
Summary of Deer Season Information
Late Archery General Elk
Elk — select GMU’s
Late Muzzleloader General Elk
Elk — select GMU’s
Summary of Elk Season Information
Razor Clams
- November 24, Sunday: 4:47 pm, -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- November 25, Monday: 5:34 pm, -1.0 feet; Long Beach Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- November 26, Tuesday: 6:18 pm, -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- November 27, Wednesday: 7:02 pm, -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- November 28, Thursday: 7:44 pm, -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- November 29, Friday: 8:29 pm, -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- November 30, Saturday: 9:10 pm, -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Current Razor Clam Information
Don’t forget to join in the fun with the Razor Clam Face-Off!
Black Friday Fishing
There are number of lakes that have been restocked for holiday fishing! Be sure to read out Black Friday news release for details in eastern AND western Washington! For other fishing opportunities, check out the Quad City Herald’s Outdoors Report.
Looking where to hunt? Check out hunting locations on our website.
Need a refresher on GMU locations? Take a look at our website!
Don’t forget to share your adventures with us by tagging us on instagram at @thewdfw or submitting your photo to wdfw.wa.gov/share and from everyone at WDFW, have a fantastic Thanksgiving!
