(1) Statewide trapping seasons:
SPECIES | SEASON DATES | RESTRICTIONS |
Badger, Beaver, Bobcat, Mink, Muskrat, Raccoon, Red Fox, River Otter, and Weasel | Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 during the current license year | |
Marten | Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 during the current license year | CLOSED in Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, and Gray's Harbor counties. |
(2) Participation requirements:
(a) A valid Washington state trapper's license is required.
(b) To be issued your first Washington state trapping license an individual must pass the Washington state trapper education exam.
(c) Licensed trappers must comply with reporting requirements in WAC
220-417-020.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.055,
77.12.047, and
77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-417-010, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.013,
77.04.020,
77.04.055, and
77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-417-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.055,
77.12.047,
77.12.150, and
77.12.240. WSR 15-10-033 (Order 15-95), § 232-28-516, filed 4/28/15, effective 5/29/15. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.12.047,
77.12.020,
77.12.570,
77.12.210,
77.12.150,
77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-516, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09.]