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Western WashingtonWestern WashingtonPheasant Release ProgramPheasant 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 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 Woodland BottomsGrays 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
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
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
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
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.
Total acreage: ~600 Ac
REGION 4
WHIDBEY ISLANDRELEASE SITES
ISLAND COUNTY,WASHINGTON
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
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
Total acreage: ~172 Ac
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
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
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.
Total acreage: ~50 Ac
REGION 4
WHIDBEY ISLAND RELEASE SITE
BAYVIEWRELEASE
SITE
BAYVIEW RELEASE SITEIsland County, Washington
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
Site will be open for public access on
weekends ONLY.
CRESCENT
HA
RBOR
525
COU
PVILLE
PENN
COVE
20SARATOGA PASSAGE
WA
NA
MA
KERRO
AD
FERRYRD
.
FT. CASEY RD.
ZYLSTRA RD.
ROADHUNT
FAKEM
A RD
.
CRESCENT H
ARBO
R RD.
TAYLOR RD.
AULT FIELD
STRAIT OF
JUAN DE FUCA
Seaplane Base
OLF Coupeville
Arnold Farm
FERRY TO
PORT TOWNSEND
OA
K HA
RBOR
CROCKETT
LAKE 20
B
A
HA
STEY LAKE RD
.
C
PATM
ORE RO
AD
20
C B A
ARN
OLD
RD.
A
530
2
20
525
20
PUG
ET
SOU
ND
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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D CO
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ING
TON
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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 Crescent Lake Road.
Total acreage: ~360 Ac
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
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
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
SNOQUALMIE WILDLIFE AREA
CHERRY VALLEYRELEASE SITE
203
TO DUVALL
PARKING
PONDS
PONDS
TO MONROE
SNOQUALMIE RIVER
SEASONAL ROAD
CHERRY VALLEY ROAD
CHERRY CREEK
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
From I-5, take Hwy. 2 east to Homeacre Rd. (1st exit). There are two parking areas. The main lot is at the corner of Homeacre Road and is available year round. The west lot is at the corner of Homeacre Rd and 43rd Ave SE and is only open during the hunting season.
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
SNOQUALMIE WILDLIFE AREA
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
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
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.
Region 5 Office:(360) 696-6211
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
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
1212
K OSMOSRELEASE
SITE
RAINEY
GLENOMAPARK
GLENOMACHA
MPIO
N H
AU
L ROA
D
TO MOR TO N
R A INE Y C R E E K
F R OS TC R E E K
STEE
FER
CR
EE
K
GLE
NO
MA
ROAD
RIFFELAKE
125075
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.
Total acreage: ~325 Ac
KOSMOS RELEASE SITE
KOSMOSRELEASE SITE
EAST LEWIS COUNTY,WASHINGTON
KOSMOS RELEASE SITE
REGION 5
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
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
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
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
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
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.
Region 6 Office:(360) 249-4628
48 Devonshire RoadMontesano, WA 98563
REGION SIX
101
101
512
5
507
3
101
101
6
101
KITSAP
101
SE
ATT
LE
EV
ER
ET
T
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RIV
ER
W E B B HILL R OADTO
OLM
YPIA
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.
Total acreage: ~200 Ac
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. Hunt-
ers are asked to read and follow instructions on signs. PLEA
SE RESPECT
PRIVATE LAN
D A
ND
THE N
ON
-HU
NTIN
G PU
BLIC.
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
– 9:00am w
eekends in signed areas.
Weekdays – hunting allow
ed 8:00am – 12:00pm
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
NTO
XIC
SHO
T REQ
UIR
ED
ON
ENTIR
E AR
EA
101
ABERDEEN MONTESANO
PE ELL
CENTRALIA
CHEHALIS
RAYMOND
OAKVILLE
MALONE
TUMWATER
OLYMPIA
SHELTON
CHEHALIS
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101
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12
6
5
101
CHEHALIS RIVERRELEASE SITE
SATSOP
RIVER
CHEHALIS RIVER RELEASE SITE
REGION 6
CHEHALIS RIVERRELEASE SITE
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.
Total acreage: ~250 Ac
12
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CHEHALIS RIVERRELEASE SITE
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MontesanoMonte-Brady Rd.
Chehalis River
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NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD (JBLM) RELEASE PROGRAM
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD ADVENTURE CENTER
PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
REGION 6
YELM
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PIERCE
THURSTON
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702
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101
5
12
8
165
18
KING
OLYMPIA
LACEY
FORTLEWIS
SUMNER
PUYALLUP
AUBURN
STEILACOOM
TACOMA
SHELTON
MASON
510
5
AMERICANLAKE
FORT LEWIS
FORT LEWIS
5
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VETERANS
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CAMPMURRAY EXIT 122
EXIT 123
EXIT 124
TOTA
COMA
TILLICUM
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EXIT 120
MAIN GATE(CHECK HERE FIRST)
NORTHFORT
MCCHORDAFB
EXIT 119STEILACOOM/DUPONT RD.
TO OLYMPIA
MAIN GATE
NCO BEACH RD.
41ST
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NORTH FORT LEWIS/FORT LEWIS EXIT
NCO BEACH DR.
41ST
GRAVELLYLAKE
ARMYTRAVEL CTR
FORT LEWISADVENTURE CENTER
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
JBLM
JBLM
JBLM
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).
Total acreage: ~1850 Ac
For all regulations, download the Rules Of Hunting off the Joint Base Lewis Mcchord MWR web site at https://jblmmwr.com/index.html.
EXIT 88TO TENINO
TO O
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SCATTER CREEKRELEASE SITE #1 180th WAY
CASE
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197th AVE.
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193th AVE.
183th AVE.
SCATTER CREEKRELEASE SITE #2
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
12
5
TO CENTRALIA
TO OLYMPIALITTLE ROCK
SCATTER
CREEK
CHEHALIS RIVER
121
121
SCATTER CREEKRELEASE SITE
THURSTON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
SCATTER CREEK RELEASE SITES #1 AND #2
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
5 50712
126
KELSO
CENTRALIA
TENINO SKOOKUMCHUCKRELEASE SITE
OLYMPIA
TACOMA
ABERDEEN
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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.
Total acreage: ~250 Ac
SKOOKUMCHUCK RELEASE SITE
REGION 6
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
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WDFWSKOOKUMCHUCK
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SA F E T Y Z O N ENO HUNTING
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Skookumchuck Road SE
Thompson Creek Road SEOrchard
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Fenton MemorialParking Area Bloody Run Creek
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THOMPSON
CREEK
SKOOKUMCHUCK RIVER
SKOOKUMCHUCK RIVER
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This product is for information purposes and is not suitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. This information or data is provided with the understanding that conclusions drawn from such information are the responsibility of the user.
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Skookumchuck Wildlife Habitat Management Area (SWHMA)Property Owned and Managed by TransAlta
Information Signs
SWHMA Boundary
Authorized Personnel Only
County Roads
Streams
Hedgerows
Parking Areas
Wetlands
Management Area Boundary
Right of Way (BPA)
Grasslands
Meadows
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Date of Aerial Photograph: October, 2013Map Updated: October 2014
Fishing Deadline
SKOOKUMCHUCKWILDLIFE AREATHURSTON COUNTY,
WASHINGTON
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
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.
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
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.
GateMason Lake Rd.
E. Trails Rd.Parking
E. Mason Lake Dr. West
Release Site
Mason Lake (formally Sgt. Mak) Pheasant
Pheasants will not be released at the Belfair Release Site for the 2020 Season.
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!
Total acreage: ~800 Ac
Columbia River
WASHINGTON
OREGON401
101
401
4
101
Willapa Bay
101
Willapa National Wildlife Refue
Chinook
McGowan
CHINOOK RELEASE SITE
WASHINGTON
OREGON
Gile Ranch
101
CHINOOKRELEASE SITE
Chinook Valley Road
Highway 101
Lingerfelter Road
Airport Road
Baker Bay
TO ILWACO
Airport Road
NONTOXIC SHOT REQUIRED ON ENTIRE AREA
Published by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 2020. 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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