WILD
Stuff
Miscellaneous sales items available for
purchase.
Washington Collector Duck Stamps and Prints
Proceeds from the sale of Washington migratory bird stamps and limited edition artwork are used to improve habitat for waterfowl and other wetland wildlife in Washington.
Starting September 1, 2011, all orders of Washington Migratory Bird stamps will be handled through one of our state’s nonprofit conservation organizations, the Washington Waterfowl Association (WWA). WWA will also produce and distribute stamps for us in future years. Learn more.
Status and Trend Reports
The Game Status and Trend Reports describe the current status and assess trends in populations for game species within the state. For major species, separate sections cover each region or other management unit. For more information contact the Wildlife program at 360-902-2515
Harvest Reports
Game Harvest Reports contain information and statistics for reported harvest, number of applicants for each special permit for both big game and small game. Information contained in these reports is shown by county, species, region, permit type, or a particular game-management unit. For more information contact the Wildlife program at 360-902-2515
Landscaping
for Wildlife
The Department of Fish and Wildlife and University of Washington Press have just published Landscaping
for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. Homeowners, property owners, professional wildlife managers, landscape architects, and garden designers will all find it invaluable. You can get more information on this from our region 4 offices at 425-775-1311. This book can also be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
The
85 color illustrations of Pacific Northwest wildlife and more
than 100 line drawings enhance the 320 pages of text which
includes a wealth of information on the following topics:
- Wildlife habitat and landscaping basics
- Birds,
mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects likely to be attracted
to your property
- Specialty
gardens for butterflies and hummingbirds
- How
to plant and maintain woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and
waterways
- Feeders
and nest boxes
- Ponds
and birdbaths
- Problems
and their solutions
- Wildlife
viewing tips
- Extensive
plant lists
Russell
Link is a wildlife biologist with the Washington Department
of Fish and Wildlife. He has extensive experience in the field
of Landscape Architecture and is the author of "Living
with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest."
Living
with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest
This nearly 400 page book is a valuable reference for homeowners, property owners, and property managers; habitat restoration professionals; private and nonprofit wildlife groups; and the wildlife control industry. You can get more information on this from our region 4 offices at 425-775-1311. This book can also be found at:
http://www.amazon.com/
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/
Living
with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest includes 200 line drawings
and information
on:
- 68
species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found
in the Pacific Northwest
- Feeding
habits, dens and nesting sites, reproductive habits, ranges,
and longevity
- Signs
the animals are present, including tracks, nests, scratch
marks, droppings, and calls
- Ways
to safely view wildlife
- Techniques
for solving problems and preventing conflicts
- Public
health concerns
- Legal
status of each species
- Evicting
animals from buildings
- Trapping
wildlife
- Hiring
a wildlife damage control specialist
Russell
Link is a wildlife
biologist
with the Washington Department of Fish
and Wildlife. He is the author of the very popular "Landscaping
for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest." |