Our mentorship program provides some basic information before the season and then matches new hunters (old and young) with a more experienced waterfowler. The program does not provide specific access to private land or act as a guide service. Everyone puts in the work. Our goal is to help give you the tools and knowledge to become a successful hunter and pass on the values of sportsmanship, etiquette, and conservation. Mentors and mentees must be WWA members.

We also welcome hunters who are experienced but may be new to Washington State to participate in the Mentorship Program as well. Hunting the PNW can be quite a different experience from other regions. We can give you some insight into the area, some effective hunting methods, understanding of our state's seasons and rules, and guidance on where to go.

If you would like to be paired with a mentor or if you would like to share some of your knowledge by mentoring, please contact our Mentorship Coordinator Paul McGovern at hans1031@frontier.com.

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Ridgefield NWR Hunt Blind Guide

Linked above is a hunting blind guide produced in a partnership with the Washington Wildlife Association and the US Fish & Wildlife Service. This guide gives very detailed information on harvest numbers, blind locations, what to expect, and photos of the blind. This document is a great resource for new hunters or hunters who aren't familiar with this area.

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Our mentorship program provides some basic information before the season and then matches new hunters (old and young) with a more experienced waterfowler. The program does not provide specific access to private land or act as a guide service. Everyone puts in the work. Our goal is to help give you the tools and knowledge to become a successful hunter and pass on the values of sportsmanship, etiquette, and conservation. Mentors and mentees must be WWA members.

We also welcome hunters who are experienced but may be new to Washington State to participate in the Mentorship Program as well. Hunting the PNW can be quite a different experience from other regions. We can give you some insight into the area, some effective hunting methods, understanding of our state's seasons and rules, and guidance on where to go.

If you would like to be paired with a mentor or if you would like to share some of your knowledge by mentoring, please contact our Mentorship Coordinator Paul McGovern at hans1031@frontier.com.

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Get the kids out for the 2021 Youth Hunt On September 25th the WWA NW Chapter is once again sponsoring youth‐only waterfowl hunts at locations in north Puget Sound. Our youth hunt coordinator Rick Skiba has secured hunt locations with private land owners. We'll be running morning, afternoon and full day hunts. All youth will receive a new Duck Call, Whistle and lanyard.

Reservations are required! First come‐first served. Please contact Rick Skiba, (360) 387‐2225 or Rick Billieu, (360) 653‐8571.

View Event Details Here

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Cruise the south fork of the Skagit River. Learn about the Farmed Island Unit from WDFW personnel. Learn the crops planted and tour some of the blinds. Open to all. Bring your own boat or catch a ride.

View Event Details Here

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Our Northwest chapter sponsors a youth hunt in the early youth season and a youth/veteran hunt during the late season. Partnering with the Edison Gun Club, Swinomish Hunt Club, and The Nature Conservancy, we are able to provide an outstanding opportunity to youth and veteran hunters. Our members also donate their time and equipment to make sure that our participants are all set to have the best hunt possible.

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This year we began our mentor program. We pair hunters that are new to the sport or new to the area with a more experienced member to go on at least 2 hunts throughout the season. We help introduce the hunter to the area, safety protocols, and best practices. We provide a general outline and a system to pair these hunters together, but each mentee is unique and we leave it up to our mentors to tailor their mentorship to the needs of their mentee and their personal hunting style. In the 2020-2021 season we paired 12 mentees with mentors.

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Every year, the Seattle Chapter hosts a youth shoot at Kenmore Gun Range. This event is open to the public and aims to introduce children 16 and under to trap shooting. The chapter provides 20 gauge shotguns for the kids to use during the shoot. Following a safety talk, the kids are paired with a WWA member to guide and mentor them through a round or 2 of trap shooting.

This program was pioneered for 13 years by life member #10, the late Larry Gordon. Larry donated and worked with other members to procure the 20 gauge shotguns for this event and put in a lot of leg work organizing and executing this event.

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