Hunting in Kittitas County
“Working Today For Tomorrow’s Wildlife”
Big Game
Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Cougar, Big Horn Sheep, Wild Turkey, and Mountain Goat
Small Game/Game Bird
Pheasant, Chukar, Gray Partridge, Quail, Forest Grouse, Ducks, Geese, Bobcat, Coyote, Cottontail, Snowshoe Hare, and Raccoon
Species Information:
Black bear |
Cougar |
Elk |
Deer |
Mountain goat |
Bighorn sheep |
Beaver |
Bobcat |
Coyote |
Wild Turkey |
Canada Geese |
“Hunting remains a vital way of life for many residents and non-residents in Washington and contributes to statewide conservation efforts. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains opportunities for seasoned and first-time hunters alike. Learn about the steps every hunter must take before heading afield, and how to report your harvest after a successful hunt.”
– Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
NEW TRANSPORT RULES: Importation Rules for Region 1 and Out-of-State Hunters
If you hunt or salvage deer, elk, or moose within the 100 series GMUs in WDFW’s Region 1, there are rules (WAC 220-413-030) regulating how you can transport your harvest within the state.
These rules also apply to deer, elk, moose, or caribou harvested or salvaged outside of Washington. You cannot bring whole carcasses into Washington. For more information on transport rules, see Washington Carcass Transportation Restrictions.
Game Bird Identification
Learning how to cross a fence with an unloaded firearm safely.
10 Firearm Safety Rules
1. Always keep your muzzle pointed in a safe direction and under control.
2. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded.
3. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire. Use your safety, but remember that safeties sometimes fail.
4. Be sure of your target and what lies beyond before firing.
5. Never place or carry a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle.
6. Never use a firmarm unless you are familiar with how it works. If you need an owner’s manual, write to the manufacturer.
7. Never cross a fence, climb a tree, cross a stream, or jump a ditch with a loaded firearm.
8. Never point at anything you do not want to shoot.
9. Unload firearms when not in use. Store firearms and ammunition separately.
10. Never use alcohol (or drugs) before or during shooting.
