Washington offers a wide variety of waterfowl hunting options, ranging from deep saltwater areas to dry land agricultural fields. The many types of habitat in the state support opportunities for waterfowl ranging from mallards, Canada geese, and snow geese to sea ducks and brant.
Washington plays a significant role in the migratory bird pathway known as the Pacific Flyway, and typically ranks second among the 12 western states in waterfowl abundance, hunter numbers, and harvest.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has been actively working to provide places for waterfowl hunting, and we hope you take advantage of these opportunities.
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Where to go waterfowl hunting
Where are the best areas in Washington State to go waterfowl hunting?
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Waterfowl hunting techniques
There are three basic methods of hunting waterfowl: hunting over decoys, jump shooting, and pass shooting.
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Migratory bird stamp and artwork program
Washington state migratory bird stamps or migratory bird stamp artwork are an investment in wetlands, waterfowl, and other migratory bird resources.
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Waterfowl identification
There are many different duck and goose species available to Washington hunters. Hunters need to identify birds – and do it quickly – before pulling the trigger.