Getting into resident game bird hunting?
Pick up pointers from our hunting basics fact sheets
(This article was updated in October 2025.)
NOTE: Wildfires are burning in areas throughout Washington, causing some public lands closures. If you are planning an annual hunting trip or another outdoor adventure, first check that your destination is open. Stay tuned to local news sources for evolving information as conditions and closures can change quickly. Up-to-date information on wildfires in Washington is available on the InciWeb site. WDFW has created a webpage for our wildlife areas that are currently impacted and will keep it updated as we receive new information. Our thoughts are with those affected by these fires as they work to recover.
With several seasons underway and more to come, WDFW has created several informative fact sheets to help new and returning hunters of some of our state’s resident game birds.
Have a look at the images below for hunting tips, season dates, links to regulations, species information, and license requirements for hunting turkey, forest grouse, and pheasant in our state.
We hope you have a successful hunting season and that these fact sheets help you along the way!
