Washington’s Most Popular Hunting Season of the Year Now Open

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

OLYMPIA, Wash. -(Ammoland.com)- Some of Washington state’s most popular hunting seasons will get underway last weekend, when modern firearm deer hunters and waterfowl hunters take to the field.

The harsh winter of 2016-17 appears to have taken a toll on some elk and deer populations especially in parts of eastern Washington, said Jerry Nelson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) deer and elk section manager.

Still, hunting prospects in many areas look promising as hunts get underway this fall, he added.

“Winter conditions in recent years, wildfires, fall green-up and weather during the hunting season are just some of the factors that can influence deer numbers and distribution,” said Nelson. “That is why we are encouraging hunters to review the Hunting Prospects on WDFW’s website to find location-specific forecasts.”

WDFW’s 2017 Hunting Prospects reports include local information on what upcoming seasons may hold.

Hunters will also take to the field for waterfowl. Last season, nearly 550,000 waterfowl were harvested in Washington. Duck, goose, coot and snipe seasons opened Oct. 14.

The exceptions include dusky Canada goose hunting, which is closed in Goose Management Area 2. Brant season, determined by the midwinter …Read the Rest

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