The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has has eight
Whatcom Wildlife Area units totaling 4,960 acres north of
Bellingham in Whatcom County, with the majority within a few miles
of Puget Sound and about ten miles south of the Canadian
border.
Whatcom Wildlife Area: Intalco Unit
The Alcoa Intalco Works is 1,000 acres of industrial property, one
mile south of the Lake Terrell headquarters, leased by WDFW for
public hunting, fishing and other wildlife recreation. A
walk-through archery range (two-mile loop through woods with 21
shooting stations) and several water impoundments and associated
wetlands, have been constructed.
Viewing Opportunities
Birds, birds of prey, eagles, songbirds, waterfowl, mammals, deer
and small mammals.
Unique Features
Pheasant release site. 4 hunting/wildlife viewing blinds. Archery
range open March 15 - August 31 ($2 use fee). Walk-in fishing only.
Year-round off leash dog walking. Two miles of trails.
Other Information
Maps for all hunting areas are posted at the HQ parking lot, and
unit maps are up at Marine Drive, Slater Road, and Intalco parking
lots.