The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers hunting to be an important wildlife management tool to control species that might otherwise exceed the carrying capacity of their habitat. This could threaten the well being of other wildlife, and may even impact human health and safety.

Establishing the regulations that determine hunting and fishing seasons and locations, and the species that can be hunted and fished, is the responsibility of each state. However, under Federal law established by international treaties with Canada, Mexico and other countries with whom we share migratory birds, the Service has ultimate responsibility for regulating migratory bird hunting nationwide.

To find out about hunting and fishing in the Pacific Northwest check out the links below.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hunting and Fishing information

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Duck Stamp Program