Public land that may allow hunting in Whatcom County, Washington
11 listed public land units overlap Whatcom County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Washington unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Baker National Forest National Forest land | 1,293,666 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Snohomish County, Whatcom County + 1 more |
| Ross Lake National Recreation Area National Recreation Area | 115,438 | National Park Service | Open access | Whatcom County, Skagit County |
| Whatcom Wildlife Area Complex State wildlife / game area | 2,655 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Whatcom County |
| Lake Terrell State wildlife / game area | 1,176 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Whatcom County |
| British Petroleum State wildlife / game area | 825 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Whatcom County |
| Lummi Island Natural Resources Conservation Area State wildlife / game area | 659 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Whatcom County |
| Intalco State wildlife / game area | 621 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Whatcom County |
| Nooksack State wildlife / game area | 603 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Whatcom County |
| Lake Louise Natural Resources Conservation Area State wildlife / game area | 137 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Whatcom County |
| Pine Lake State wildlife / game area | 135 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Whatcom County |
| Point Roberts State wildlife / game area | 42 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Whatcom County |