I'm a bit farther to the SW. WA isn't exactly a pheasant hotspot, but there are birds to be had if you put in the time . . . pheasants, quail, huns, chukar, & mountain grouse are all within reach. It's a long season, also. Spokane has more severe winters than we do in the Tri Cities, but less than you realize now & you'd be close to the mountains, great turkey hunting up north a ways, and lots of fishing opportunities. Good luck with your decision.