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Wild turkeys Hunting See our 2008 Hunting Seasons brochure for more information. See Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife hunting pamphlets for information on state regulations. The Refuge covers 41,573 forested acres in GMU 117, and supports a wide array of wildlife. White-tailed deer and grouse are the species most commonly hunted. Our seasons are more restricted than the general seasons in Washington, and the Refuge is closed to all hunting from January 1-August 30, except for spring turkey hunting from April 15- May 31 and the youth hunt April 5-6, 2008. Various
terrain and wildlife habitats include small fields, numerous creeks
and steep wooded hillsides up to 5,600 feet in elevation. Map and
compass use is recommended. The USGS maps include the Refuge are:
Addy Mt., Cliff Ridge, Calispell Peak, Park Rapids, Lake Gillette,
and a tiny portion of Timber Mt. Our weather
is variable. The areas around headquarters may be overcast while
higher elevations are getting a few inches of snow. Weather is difficult
to predict and can change quickly. There are
numerous inholdings within the Refuge. Corporately owned lands are
open to hunting, private lands-which are posted, require landowner
permission to hunt. Know your location. The Refuge is a winter range for white-tailed deer, and during the early season most of the deer are still down in the valley or at higher elevations. Mule deer, elk, moose, and bear are scattered and relatively uncommon. Waterfowl hunting is allowed on all the lakes and ponds, but all streams are closed to waterfowl hunting. Trapping is not permitted. While hunting,
please help us keep the Refuge clean and safe for all visitors.
There are safety zones one-quarter mile around the Refuge Headquarters
and buildings, and established campgrounds where no shooting is
allowed. Target shooting is not permitted. To help
monitor populations, the Refuge biologist collects harvest information
on deer and grouse. Deer can be brought to Refuge headquarters to
be weighed, measured, and have a tooth removed. The tooth aids in
determining the age and health of the deer. Grouse wing barrels
are set up at the main entrances. Deposit one wing clipped from
your harvested bird which allows us to determine the age and species.
Your cooperation is appreciated. Camping
is allowed on the Refuge. Established campgrounds have pit toilets
and metal fire rings. Dispersed camping is allowed at designated
hunt camp sites from October 1 through December 31. See our Public
Use Information brochure for more information. |
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