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WDFW WILDLIFE PROGRAM

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 [email protected]

September 18, 2019

WDFW cancels Woodland Bottoms pheasant hunt

WDFW recently became aware that the Port of Woodland acquired a large portion of the Woodland Bottoms pheasant release site in Southwest Washington. Because the Port does not allow any hunting on their property, the Department is cancelling the Woodland Bottoms hunt until further notice and no birds will be released at the site.

Hunters have opportunities to hunt pheasants in other areas of the southwest region including Lincoln Creek (Lewis County), Kosmos (Lewis County), and Shillapoo Wildlife Area on the South and Vancouver Lake Units (Clark County). Hunters can find more information about these sites in this publication.

We understand that this is a difficult situation for you, but the Department is looking at options to continue to provide pheasant hunting opportunities in this region.

Thank you for your support, interest, and participation in hunting in Washington.

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https://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/02100

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Western WashingtonPheasant Release Program

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SMALL GAME HUNTERS

To protect other wildlife species including waterfowl and raptors, nontoxic shot is now required for all upland bird, dove and band-tailed pigeon hunting on all pheasant release sites statewide. If you hunt any of these release sites, you may possess and use only approved nontoxic shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot for muzzleloading). Some of these sites have further restrictions. See Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons pamphlet for more information.

The purpose of the pheasant program in western Washington is to provide upland bird hunting opportunity. This program encourages participation from new, young and seasoned hunters. Naturally sustained pheasant populations are limited in western Washington due to the cool wet climate and the lack of grain farming. Each year 35,000 to 40,000 pheasants are released on approximately 25 release sites. The majority of release sites remain the same from one year to the next. Maps to current sites are enclosed.

Hunting Seasons and RegulationsThe 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 may not release birds throughout the season due to flooding or other conflicts.To protect other wildlife species including waterfowl and raptors, nontoxic shot is required for all upland bird, dove and band-tailed pigeon hunting on all pheasant release sites statewide.

Required Licenses and Bag

Limits:

A western Washington pheasant license is required to hunt pheasants in western Washington. A small game license is not required to participate. The western Washington pheasant license costs $84.50 for adults and $40.50 for youth (under 16). The bag limit is two pheasants of either sex per day. A three-day permit is also offered for $40.50 for residents. Parking and Safety at Release Sites:

Generally, 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 Zone signs and stay away from areas posted as such. Other instructions and information will be posted at release sites.Additional Points:

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:1. Don't trail or otherwise position

yourself to take advantage of other hunters, you may end up in their line of fire!

2. Racing out ahead of other

WESTERN WASHINGTON PHEASANT RELEASE PROGRAM

hunters to beat them to birds is unethical and dangerous. Please respect others and allow time and space.

3. 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.

Western Washington Regional Offices:

Region 4(425) 775-131116018 Mill Creek Blvd.Mill Creek, WA 98012-1296

Region 5(360) 696-62115525 S 11th StreetRidgefield, WA 98642

Region 6(360) 249-462848 Devonshire Rd.Montesano, WA 98563

The number of pheasants released on each site is based on several factors, including the estimated numbers of hunters using those sites.

Western Washington Pheasant Release Program

County Site

Clark ShillapooVancouver Lake

Cowlitz WoodlandGrays Harbor Chehalis RiverIsland Sea Plane Base

OLF-CoupevilleZylstra RoadBayviewArnold Farm

King Cherry ValleyStillwater

Lewis Lincoln CreekKosmos

Mason BelfairHunter FarmsSargeant Mac

Pacific ChinookPierce Fort LewisSkagit Samish (Youth, Hunters 65 and older and

Disabled Only)Snohomish Crescent Lake

Ebey IslandThurston Fort Lewis

Scatter CreekSkookumchuck

Whatcom Lake TerrellBPIntalco

REGION FOUR PHEASANT HUNTING INFORMATION

On several popular release sites hunters must choose to hunt on either odd-numbered or even numbered weekend days, from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Youth and senior hunters may hunt on either day. These sites include: Lake Terrell (including British Petroleum and Intalco), Snoqualmie (including Stillwater, Cherry Valley, and Crescent Lake segments), Skagit, wildlife areas, and all sites on Whidbey Island.

Nontoxic shot must be used on all release sites statewide. Other instructions and information may be posted at release sites.

Reminder: At least 400 square inches of Hunter Orange must be worn by all upland bird hunters.

Typically, birds are released on these sites at least three times per week, mainly on weekends. The two main release sites on Whidbey Island are on the Naval Air Station (OLF and Seaplane Base). In order to hunt on these sites, hunters must obtain a NAS Whidbey Island Upland Game Hunting Permit from the Environmental Bldg. 113 on Ault Field. Please call (360) 257-1009 for additional information.

Region 4 Office:(425) 775-1311

16018 Mill Creek Blvd.Mill Creek, WA 98102-1296

REGION FOUR

5

405

SKAGIT

KING

Birch Bay-Lynden Road

LYNDEN

539

544

5

542

BellinghamBay

LUMMIINDIAN

RESERVATION

FERNDALE

Lake TerrellWildlife Area

BELLINGHAM

5

548

Marietta

BP

Grandview

Mt. View RoadExit 262 W. Axton Road

Smith Road

W. Pole Road

Han

ning

an R

d.

Slater Road

INTALCO

Terr

ell

Road

Kick

ervi

lle

Noo

ksac

k River

REGION 4

LAKE TERRELL WILDLIFE AREA

LAKE TERRELL WILDLIFE AREAWHATCOM COUNTY,

WASHINGTON

Lake Terrell is located Northwest of Ferndale. Take exit 262 off I-5. Go west on Main St. into Ferndale. Continue on Main St. as it changes into Mountain View Rd. Turn north onto Lake Terrell Road and follow signs to parking areas.

Total acreage: ~2700 Ac

5

Jack

son

Road

Kick

ervi

lle R

d. Terrell Creek

Lake

Terr

ell R

d.

BPRelease Site

Blai

ne R

d.

INTALCORelease Site

Mountain View Rd.

Unick Road. Nooksack River

FERNDALE

Grand View Rd.

Nor

thst

ar R

d.Lake TerrellWildlife Area

NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA

A portion of the BP release site will be closed due to a

large scale wetland restoration enhancement

project. Pheasants will still be released on the

remaining open area.

Bayv

iew

-Edi

son

Road

Bayv

iew

-Ed

ison

Rd.

Samish Island Road

Farm

to M

arke

t Roa

d

237

1,000 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000500

Feet

Parking

SKAGIT WILDLIFE AREA

To reach the Samish Unit from In-terstate 5, go west on Highway 20 to the Bayview-Edison Road. Turn right (north) and follow the Bayview-Edison Road through Bayview, past the state park and down onto the Samish Flats until the road ends at a "T" intersection. Turn left onto Samish Island Road and proceed until the 90-degree turn to the north. The parking area is straight ahead at the corner.

Total acreage: ~400Ac

REGION 4

SamishUnit

SAMISH UNITSKAGIT COUNTIY,

WASHINGTON

95

SKAGITCOUNTY

Burlington

Mt. Vernon

La Conner

Conway

Anacortes

20

SamishUnit


Releases will only occur once prior to both youth and senior

seasons.

WHIDBEY ISLAND RELEASE SITES

All of the release sites on Whidbey Island are adjacent to Highway 20 and Highway 525. Prior to hunting at SeaPlane Base or OLF Coupeville, please contact the Naval Air Station at (360) 257-1009.


REGION 4

WHIDBEY ISLANDRELEASE SITES

ISLAND COUNTY,WASHINGTON


525

MUTINYBAY

USELESSBAY

HOLMESHARBOR

LONELAKE

BAYVIEW AREARELEASE SITEFREELAND

MILLMAN

BAYVIEW

BAYV

IEW

RD.

LANGLEY

SARATOGAPASSAGE

525

TO CLINTONFERRY TO

MULKITEO

GABELIEN / BECKER RD

530

2

20

525

20

PUG

ET

SOU

ND

ARLINGTON

5

PORTTOWNSEND

EVERETT

BURLINGTON

MT. VERNON

STANWOOD

MARYSVILLE

MUKILTEO

OAK HARBOR

LYNNWOOD

ANACORTES

CRESCENTHARBOR

525

COUPVILLE

PENN COVE

20

SARATOGA PASSAGE

WANAMAKERROAD

FERRYRD.

FT. CASEY RD

.

ZYLS

TRA

RD

.

ROA

DH

UN

T

FAKEMA RD.

CRESCENT HARBOR RD.

TAYL

OR

RD.

AULT FIELD

STRA

IT O

F

JUAN D

E FU

CA

Seaplane Base

OLF Coupeville

Zylstra Road

FERRY TO

PORT TOWNSEND

OAK HARBOR

CROCKETTLAKE

20

B

A

HASTEY LAKE RD.

D

PATMORE ROAD

20

C

B

A

ARNOLD RD.

A

D Arnold Farm

C

530

2

20

525

20

PUG

ET

SOU

ND

ARLINGTON

5

PORTTOWNSEND

EVERETT

BURLINGTON

MT. VERNON

STANWOOD

MARYSVILLE

MUKILTEO

OAK HARBOR

LYNNWOOD

ANACORTES

NAS SEAPLANE BASE

ARNOLD ROAD

ZYLSTRA ROAD

OLF COUPEVILLE

BAYVIEW

The Zylstra Road pheasant release site is located on Whidbey Island, near Oak Harbor. From Interstate 5 take WA-20 west to Arnold Road. Go west on Arnold Road and take your first right onto Zylstra Road. The hunting site and parking lot will be on your left hand side. Please park in the designated parking area, as indicated by parking lot signage. Vehicles are not allowed in any other area of the site except the designated parking area. This site can only accommodate a fixed amount of vehicles. Therefore, when the parking lot is full, the site will be at maximum capacity and no more hunters are allowed access until a vehicle eaves. Parking on the road or any other location to access the site is not allowed. Special Notes: This site is subject to ongoing farming operations. As a result, upon notification, Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife and the Landowners/Contract Managers may choose to close access to the site in order to allow these operations to proceed without hindrance. For example, cattle are rotationally grazed on this property and may be rotated into the site for grazing purposes. In the event that this occurs, WDFW personnel will remove signs, close the area to hunting by posting signs and reallocate the distribution of pheasants released at the site to nearby pheasant release sites. On Whidbey Island, Youth Hunts will occur at the Upper Seaplane Base, and Senior Hunts will only occur at Zylstra Road and the Upper Seaplane Base. Please contact the Region 4 Private Lands biologist for information and details pertaining to questions about this site


REGION 4

CRESCENTHARBOR

525

COUPVILLE

PENN COVE

20

ZYLS

TRA

RD

.

ROAD

HU

NT

FAKEMA RD.

CRESCENT HARBOR RD

AULT FIELD

Seaplane Base

OLF Coupeville

Zylstra Road

OAK HARBOR

CROCKETT LAKE

20

B

A

C

20

C

B

A

ARNOLD RD.

A

FERRY RD.

FT. CASEY RD.

PATMORE RD.

WANAMAKER RD.

SARATOGA PASSAGE

HASTEY LAKE RD.

TAYL

OR

RD.

STRA

IT O

FJU

AN D

E FU

CAFERRY TO PT. TOWNSEND

WHIDBEY ISLAND RELEASE SITE

ZYLSTRA ROAD RELEASE SITEIsland County, Washington


530

2

20

525

20

PUG

ET

SOU

ND

ARLINGTON

5

PORTTOWNSEND

EVERETT

BURLINGTON

MT. VERNON

STANWOOD

MARYSVILLE

MUKILTEO

OAK HARBOR

LYNNWOOD

ANACORTES

From Highway 525, go west on Bayview Road .8 miles. Turn right on Gabelien/Becker Road. Bear to the right down Gabelien Road and park in the field next to the farm's equipment storage area.


REGION 4

WHIDBEY ISLAND RELEASE SITE

BAYVIEWRELEASE

SITE

BAYVIEW RELEASE SITEIsland County, Washington


Site will be open for public access on

weekends ONLY.

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HA

RBOR

525

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PVILLE

PENN

COVE

20SARATOGA PASSAGE

WA

NA

MA

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AD

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FT. CASEY RD.

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A RD

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ARBO

R RD.

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AULT FIELD

STRAIT OF

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Seaplane Base

OLF Coupeville

Arnold Farm

FERRY TO

PORT TOWNSEND

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RBOR

CROCKETT

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A

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STEY LAKE RD

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OLD

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ET

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ARLINGTON

5

PORTTOWNSEND

EVERETT

BURLINGTON

MT. VERNON

STANWOOD

MARYSVILLE

MUKILTEO

OAK HARBOR

LYNNWOOD

ANACORTES

CRESCENTHARBOR

COUPVILLE

PENN COVE

SARA

TOGA

PAS

SAGE

FERRYRD.

FT.C

AS

EY

ZYLSTRA RD

.

OAK HARBOR

20

B

HASTEY LAKE RD.

ARNOLD RD.

C

WH

IDBEY ISLA

ND

RELEASE SITES

All of the release sites on

Whidbey Island are adjacent

to Highw

ay 20 and Highw

ay 525. Prior to hunting at Sea-Plane Base or O

LF Coupeville

Please contact the Naval A

ir Station at (360) 257-1009.

Total acreage: ~600 A

c

REGIO

N 4

WH

IDBEY ISLA

ND

RELEASE SITES

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CRESCENT LAKE UNITSNOQUALMIE WILDLIFE AREA

Snohomish County, Washington

The Crescent Lake Unit of Snoqualmie Wildlife Area is located between Duvall and Monroe on S.R. 203. The release site may be found by turning at the State Reformatory Farm #2 and traveling west onto High Bridge Road.


REGION 4

SNOQUALMIE WILDLIFE AREA

PARKING

PARKING

STATE REFORMATORYFARM NO. 2

HIGHBRIDGE

HIGH BRIDGE ROAD

RIL

EY

CR

EE

K

CRESCENT LAKE

GRAVEL PIT

SNOQUALMIE

RIVER

TRAILS

SLOUGH

CRESCENT LAKEUNIT SNOQUALMIE

WILDLIFE AREASNOHOMISH COUNTY,

WASHINGTON

203

CRESCENT LAKERELEASE SITE


CHERRY VALLEY UNITSNOQUALMIE WILDLIFE AREA

King County, Washington

The Cherry Valley Unit is located north of Duvall on State Route 203. The parking lot is marked with a sign on State Route 203.

Total acreage: ~386

REGION 4


CHERRY VALLEYRELEASE SITE

203

TO DUVALL

PARKING

PONDS

PONDS

TO MONROE

SNOQUALMIE RIVER

SEASONAL ROAD

CHERRY VALLEY ROAD

CHERRY CREEK


From I-5, take Hwy. 2 east to Homeacre Rd. (1st exit). There are three parking areas. Ebey Slough lot is under the trestle on the east side of the unit. The middle lot is at the corner of Homeacre Road and 51st SE and is only available during the hunting season. The west lot is at the corner of Homeacre Rd. Parking is at the bottom of the exit by the pipeline and at the corner of Homeacre Rd. and 51st St. SE.

Total acreage: ~1,237

REGION 4

EBEY ISLAND HUNTING AREA

EBEY ISLAND HUNTING AREA

EBEY ISLAND HUNTING AREASnohomish County, Washington NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED

ON ENTIRE AREA

REGION 4


STILLWATERRELEASE SITE

The Stillwater Unit is located on State Route 203, north of Carnation. Parking lots are accessed directly from State Route 203.

Total acreage: ~486

STILLWATER UNITSNOQUALMIE WILDLIFE AREA

King County, Washington

203

203

Pond

Harris Creek

Harris Creek

Slough

Slough

Snoqualmie River

Service Road

Fay Rd.

Parking

Parking

Carnation - Duvall Hwy.

Stuart


REGION FIVE PHEASANT HUNTING INFORMATION

Several of the pheasant release sites in Region Five have been supported by volunteers. One of the most active groups is the Vancouver Wildlife League. They are associated with many wildlife projects in the Vancouver area and handle most of the pheasant releases on the Shillapoo and Vancouver Lake sites. These sites receive very high use because of their popularity and proximity to Vancouver.

Such sites as Lincoln Creek and Woodland Bottoms receive lighter pressure, these sites do receive some mid-week releases early in the hunting season. The remaining sites are used

by fewer hunters overall and releases mainly occur on the weekend.

Although, Klickitat County’s fish and wildlife programs are managed through WDFW’s Region 5 office in Ridgefield, Klickitat County is considered an eastern Washington county. Therefore, license requirements for Klickitat County are the same as other eastern Washington counties. For Klickitat County, refer to Eastern Washington Pheasant Release Program pamphlet.


5525 S 11th StreetRidgefield, WA 98642

REGION FIVE

5

508508

12

7

5

4

11

141 97

65

506

505

12

507

510

5

12

8

101

OLYMPIA

LEWISPACIFIC

WAHKIAKUMCOWLITZ

GRAYS HARBOR

THURSTON

TUMWATERLACEY

YELM

CENTRALIACHEHALIS

GALVIN

ROCHESTEROAKVILLE

ABERDEEN

EXIT 82BUNKE

R

CR. RD.

WILD

WO

OD

RD

.

�LINCOLNCREEKRELEASE SITE

LINCOLN CREEKRELEASE SITE

LEPISTO RD.

LINCO

LNC

REE

KRD.

STATEBENCH

MARKER

ING

ALL

SR

OA

D

BUNKER CREEK RD.

LINCOLN CREEK RD.

IND

EP

EN

DE

NC

ER

D.

GALVIN

GALVIN RD.

HA

RR

ISO

NAV

E.

EXIT82

APPROXIMATELY15 MILES TO SITE

CENTRALIA

5

LINCOLN CREEK RELEASE SITE, DNR/SCHOOL LANDS

LEWIS COUNTY,WASHINGTON

To find the Lincoln Creek release site, head west from exit 82 off I-5 to Galvin Road. Proceed west on Lincoln Creek Road to Lepisto Road. The release site is located one mile down Lepisto Road and will be on the north side. The Lincoln Creek Site is approximately 300 acres.

LINCOLN CREEK RELEASE SITE

REGION 5


1212

K OSMOSRELEASE

SITE

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GLENOMAPARK

GLENOMACHA

MPIO

N H

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TO MOR TO N

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6508

506

505

7

706

12

5045

RAINIER

CENTRALIA

CHEHALIS

ONALASKA

EATONVILLE

MAYFIELD

RIFFE LAKE

MARYSCORNER

MOSSYROCK

THURSTON

LEWIS

TONO

VADAR

SILVERLAKE

CASTLEROCK

KELSO COWERMAN RIVER MT. ST.HELENS

MOUNT ST.

HELENS

NATIONAL

VOLCANIC

MONUMENTCOWLITZ

OREGON

LONGVIEW

COLUMBIA

COWLITZ RIVER

MORTONThe Kosmos release site is part of the Cowlitz Wildlife Area and may be found by traveling east of Morton on Hwy 12.

Turn south to town of Glenoma and follow signs to County Park. Release site boundary is marked by signs.


KOSMOS RELEASE SITE

KOSMOSRELEASE SITE

EAST LEWIS COUNTY,WASHINGTON

KOSMOS RELEASE SITE

REGION 5


WOODLAND BOTTOMSRELEASE SITE

DIKE ROAD

WHALEN ROAD

CAPLES ROAD

GOERIG ROAD

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SO

UT

HP

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INS

5

5

503

5

4

5

14

12

503

VANCOUVER

WOODLAND

CENTRALIA

KELSO

CHEHALIS

RIVE

R

COWLITZ RIVER

COLUMBIA RIVER

�WOODLANDBOTTOMSRELEASE SITE

To find the Woodland Bottoms release site, take the Woodland exit (exit 21) off I-5. Head west on Go-erig Road and Davidson Ave. Go around Horseshoe Lake on South Pekin Road to Whalen Road. Travel west on Whalen Road, then south on Kuhns Road to the release site. The Woodland Bottoms Release Site is approximately 270 acres.

z WOODLAND BOTTOMS RELEASE SITE

WOODLAND BOTTOMSRELEASE SITE

COWLITZ COUNTY,WASHINGTON

REGION 5


To reach both the Vancouver Lake and Shillapoo release sites take the Fourth Plain Blvd. exit (exit #1 D) off I-5. Go west on Fourth Plain Blvd. For the Vancouver Lake release site, head north on Fruit Valley Road, then west on La Frombois Road to the site. For the Shillapoo Release site, stay on Lower River Road to the site. Total acreage is approximately 1450 acres.

VANCOUVER LAKE ANDSHILLAPOO WILDLIFE AREA

REGION 5

ShillapooWildlife Area

Vancouver Lake

Colu

mbi

a Ri

ver Private

Property

78th ST

South Unit

Fren

chm

an’s

Bar

Park

Vanc

ouve

r Lak

e Par

k

Port ofVancouver

Reig

er

Mem

orial

Hig

hway

North Unit

Low

er R

iver

Roa

d

D

Vancouver LakeUnit

Vancouver/ClarkParks

PrivateProperty

La Frambois RdSR 501

Frui

t Val

ley

Road

FOUR TH PLAI NBL VD

PrivateProperty

VANCOUVER LAKE AND

SHILLAPOO WILDLIFE AREAS

Clark County, Washington

CENTRALIA

CHEHALIS

KELSO

PORTLAND

WOODLANDVANCOUVER

5

12

503

14

4

LONGVIEW

COWLITZ RIVER

COLUMBIA RIVER�RELEASE

SITES


REGION SIX PHEASANT HUNTING INFORMATION

Volunteers play a significant role in the pheasant release program in Region Six. The Peninsula Bird Hunters handle the Belfair sites and individual volunteers release birds on the Hunter Farms (private property), Skookumchuck, and Chinook sites.

Fort Lewis, Scatter Creek, Skookumchuck, and Belfair receive the most hunting pressure and the highest number of released pheasants. Pheasants are released during the middle of the week on these areas.

Nontoxic shot is required on all release sites statewide.

At the Scatter Creek release site, hunters must choose to hunt on either odd numbered or even numbered weekend days from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Youth and senior hunters may hunt on either day.


48 Devonshire RoadMontesano, WA 98563

REGION SIX

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512

5

507

3

101

101

6

101

KITSAP

101

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RD

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SKO

KO

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HR

IVER

WEBB HILL ROAD

TO O

LMY

PIA

To reach the Hunter Farm

s Release Site, travel north on H

wy 101 out of Shelton. Take

Purdy Cutoff Road to the east.

The release site is at the inter-

section of Hw

y 106 and Purdy C

utoff Road.


HU

NTER FA

RMS RELEA

SE SITE

REGIO

N 6

HU

NTER FA

RMS

RELEASE SITE

MA

SON

COU

NTY, W

ASH

ING

TON

Because of conflicts with other business, the Landow

ner and WD

FW restrict

hunting hours at this site during the month of O

ctober. Hunting areas are

signed. As crops are harvested other areas w

ill be opened to hunting. Hunters

are asked to read and follow instructions on signs.

Pheasant Hunting H

ours for Hunter Farm

s:

September – hunting allow

ed from 8:00am

– 4:00pm in signed area.

October – W

eekends – hunting allowed 8:00am

– 9:30pm w

eekends in signed areas.

Weekdays – hunting allow

ed 8:00am – 4:00pm

weekdays in signed areas.

Novem

ber – hunting allowed 8:00am

– 4:00pm 7days a w

eek.

Note: H

unting hours may be adjusted as needed to ensure public safety.

NO

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GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY,WASHINGTON

From I-5 go west on Hwy 12. After crossing Satsop River turn left at Brady onto Monte-Brady Rd. Go south and west on the Monte-Brady Rd. to Foster Rd. Go 1.6 miles on the Foster Rd. and Brady Loop Rd. to the release site.


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JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD (JBLM) RELEASE PROGRAM

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Access for pheasant release sites on JBLM are managed through the Northwest Adventure Center (253-967-8282/7744). Hunters must initially register at the Northwest Adventure Center or Skeet and Trap Range. Registration will require watching a safety video, valid hunting license, proof of vehicle registration/license number, proof of insurance and registration of firearms used. Once registered an automated call in system is used to sign in and out of training areas (1-253-967-8260).


For all regulations, download the Rules Of Hunting off the Joint Base Lewis Mcchord MWR web site at https://jblmmwr.com/index.html.

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To reach Scatter Creek release sites, take I-5 to US 12 West (Exit 88). Turn west on US 12, then turn right at the first stoplight onto Elderberry St. SW. At the "T" turn right on 193rd Ave. SW. Follow the road to the left as it becomes Guava Street SW. At the next "T", turn right on 183rd Ave. SW. To access Release Site #1, take the next left onto the northerly continuation of Guava Street SW. To access Release Site #2, continue east on 183rd Ave. SW, turn left on Case Rd. SW, and continue north to the site.At the Scatter Creek and Skookumchuck release sites between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 am hunters must choose to hunt either odd num-bered or even numbered days. Youth and seniors may hunt on either days.

Total acreage: ~1,000 Ac

SCATTER CREEK RELEASE SITE

REGION 6

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To reach the Skookumchuck release site, take I-5 to US 12 West (Exit 88). Turn east to Old Hwy 99 toward Tenino. Turn right on SR 507 toward Bucoda. Turn left on 184th Ave SE, which becomes Skookumchuck Rd. after 0.6 mile. Continue east on Skookuchuck Rd. to the release site.

At the Scatter Creek and Skookumchuck release sites between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 am hunters must choose to hunt either odd numbered or even numbered days. Youth and seniors may hunt on either days.


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Fishing Deadline

SKOOKUMCHUCKWILDLIFE AREATHURSTON COUNTY,

WASHINGTON


BELFAIR AND MASON LAKE (formally Sgt. Mac) RELEASE SITES

REGION 6

BELFAIR and MASON LAKE (formally Sgt. Mac)

RELEASE SITESMASON COUNTY,

WASHINGTON

The Belfair site is located north of the intersection of Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd and Tahuya-Blacksmith Rd.


MASON LAKE (formally Sgt. Mac)

PHEASANT RELEASE SITE

MASON LAKE (formally Sgt. Mac)

PHEASANT RELEASE SITE

Mason Lake (formally Sgt. Mak) Pheasant Release Site at the East end of Mason Lake(This site replaces the Grapeview Release Site on Hwy. 3)

From Hwy. 3, east of Allyn, head north on Mason-Benson Rd. E for 2.6 miles. Take a right on Mason Lake Rd. and go east for 1.1 miles. Take a left on E. Mason Lake Dr. West and go 0.1 mile to the gate on the right.

On Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri, park at gate and walk to the hunting area.On Wed, Sat and Sun, proceed through the gate and drive to the parking area in the gravel pit.

The gate is open from 8 AM to 5 PM. All other side roads are off limit to vehicles. Be out by 5 PM or risk being locked in for the night.

Hunting site provided by Green Diamond Resource Company. Pheasants planted, locks operated and property maintained by The Peninsula Birdhunters Association.

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E. Trails Rd.Parking

E. Mason Lake Dr. West

Release Site

Mason Lake (formally Sgt. Mak) Pheasant

CHINOOK RELEASE SITE

The Chinook Release Site is located on the south shore of the Chinook River between the towns of Chinook and Ilwaco in Pacific County. The release site can be accessed from Lingerfelter Road and Chinook Valley Road off of Highway 101.

REGION 6

CHINOOKRELEASE SITEPACIFIC COUNTY,

WASHINGTON

NOTE: Boundary is not always on the roads!


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Chinook Valley Road

Highway 101

Lingerfelter Road

Airport Road

Baker Bay

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Airport Road


Published by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 2019. PO Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504.

Website: http://www.wa.gov/

Kelly Susewind, Director, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Larry Carpenter, Chair, Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability who need assistance in the application or testing process or those needing this publication in an alternative format may call (360) 664-1960 or TDD (360) 753-4107. This program receives federal financial assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the policy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to adhere to the following: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

The U.S. Department of the Interior and its bureaus prohibit discrimination of the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability and sex (in educa-tional programs). If you believe that you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility, please contact the WDFW ADA Coordinator at 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091 or write to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of External Programs, 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 130, Arlington, VA 22203.

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