Public Meeting about Limited Deer Hunting on Two Orcas Island Preserves

Join the Land Bank, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and representatives of area treaty tribes to learn about a collaborative proposal for allowing limited opportunities to hunt deer on two Orcas Island preserves, Turtleback Mountain and North Shore.

The current hunting proposal includes opening a select area of Turtleback Mountain to state hunters during early-modern season and offering roughly a two-week period on either preserve for tribal hunting. Managers will share details about this proposal and be available to answer questions.

This meeting will be held in-person at the Orcas Island Fire Hall from 5pm to 7pm. Community members may also join virtually via Zoom.

Please click here to register to attend virtually via Zoom.

Can’t make the meeting? A recording of the meeting will be made available, and emailed comments to erinh@sjclandbank.org will be accepted until 5pm on Monday, April 6, 2026.