Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wildlife Program Hunter Education Division
Welcome to turkey hunting! This course should provide you with basic knowledge about turkey
hunting in Washington State and give you a general guide to be successful. It should also serve
to help you in your hunting pursuits.
In our Basic Hunter Education course, we teach students how to hunt safely. This course is
designed to give you an overview of the biology and habits of Washington’s turkey species and
how to hunt them effectively. This guide will also help teach you about game handling, hunting
equipment regulations and choices, correct shot placement, hunter reporting, and much more.
These topics will help you become more knowledgeable as a hunter and make the animals you
harvest become great table fare.