Effective December 15, 2010, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in Washington online course—the official hunter education course of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Washington certification.

14.11 Wildlife Identification

As a responsible hunter, you should educate yourself about wildlife prior to your hunt. The ability to identify species accurately will make you a better hunter and will increase the enjoyment of your hunting experience.

Wild animals are generally divided into five groups:

Large Mammals
Small Mammals
Upland Birds
Waterfowl
Birds of Prey

License Information

The small game license in Washington State allows the holder to hunt for wild animals and wild birds except big game. There are additional charges for turkey tags, western Washington pheasant permits, and migratory bird validations.

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