We are an all-volunteer, 501 (c) (3) non-profit group promoting effective conservation, supporting hunting ethics and good sportsmanship, advocating for healthy habitat and improving and increasing outdoor recreation opportunities, especially hunting and fishing.
While the event is free, WSA asks that you pre-register youth participants 17 years and younger to allow WDFW to prepare for the expected attendance. Participants can pre-register to attend one of two sessions during the event. Session one is 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and session two is 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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Food will be on site with hotdogs and chips being served. If you have dietary restrictions, bringing a lunch might be necessary.
Attendees can enjoy educational displays, conservation partner booths, and hands-on activities including rod and reel casting practice, and arts and crafts. Youth under 18 who attend the event with an accompanying adult can shoot WDFW firearms, including archery equipment, 20-gauge shotguns, and .22, .223, and air rifles for free.
This is a great opportunity to receive training, guidance, and encouragement from certified hunter education instructors, master hunters, and range safety officers. Participants will also learn the importance of hunter safety.
Youth attendees will receive a reusable drawstring bag with several safety-related items.There will also be door prize drawings and giveaways donated by local and national businesses.
WSA needs volunteers to help make the National Hunting and Fishing Day event a huge success. Registration is now open for individuals interested in helping support this important community event. To volunteer for National Hunting and Fishing Day or other opportunities, visit the WDFW volunteer event list webpage here:
The National Shooting Sports Foundation originally created National Hunting and Fishing Day to celebrate the conservation successes of hunters and anglers. The day was formalized by Congress in 1971 and signed into law in 1972 by President Nixon.
This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the North Central Washington Gun Club located at 2740 Gun Club Rd, East Wenatchee, WA 98802. Wenatchee Sportsman Association (WSA) is leading the event with support from WDFW.