WSR 03-06-114

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Filed March 5, 2003, 11:34 a.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 03-02-102.

     Purpose: Adopt WAC 232-28-352 2003-2005 Elk general seasons and 2003 special permits; and repeal WAC 232-28-279 2000-2002 Elk general seasons and 2002-2003 special permits.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.047.

     Summary: This WAC establishes elk general seasons for the 2003-05 hunting season timeframe. In addition, elk special permits are being set for 2003. Repeals obsolete WAC.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: Maintain general season opportunities. Adjust special permits in response to population changes and damage complaints.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Dave Brittell, Assistant Director, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2504; and Enforcement: Bruce Bjork, Assistant Director, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2932.

     Name of Proponent: Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, governmental.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Provides recreational opportunity and protects elk from overharvest.

     Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Adjustments in season length, timing of seasons, and bag limits to reflect changes in wildlife resource availability while maintaining a recreational harvest.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. These rules regulate recreational hunters and do not directly regulate small business.

     RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. Not hydraulics rules.

     Hearing Location: Moses Lake Convention Center, 1475 Nelson Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837, on April 11-12, 2003, at 8:00 a.m.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Susan Yeager by April 7, 2003, TDD (360) 902-2207 or (360) 902-2267.

     Submit Written Comments to: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Attn: Dave Brittell, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, fax (360) 902-2162, by March 25, 2003.

     Date of Intended Adoption: April 11, 2003.

March 5, 2003

Evan Jacoby

Rules Coordinator


NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-352   2003-2005 Elk general seasons and 2003 special permits.  


Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the 2003 hunting season except where otherwise permitted by Fish and Wildlife Commission rule.


Hunting Method: Elk hunters must select only one of the hunting methods (modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader).


Elk Tag Areas: Elk hunters must choose either Eastern or Western Washington to hunt in and buy the appropriate tag for that area.


Any Bull Elk Seasons: Open only to the taking of elk with visible antlers (bull calves are illegal).


Spike Bull Restrictions: Bull elk taken in these GMUs must have at least one antler that is a spike above the ears (does not branch above ears). An animal with branched antlers on both sides is illegal but an animal with a spike on one side is legal in spike only units.


Spike Only GMUs: 145-154, 162-186, 249-251, 328, 329, and 335-368.


3 Point Restriction: Legal bull elk taken must have at least 3 antler points on one side only. Antler points may include eye guards, but at least 2 antler points must be on the upper half of the main beam. All antler points must be at least one (1) inch long, measured from the antler tip to nearest edge of the beam. Antler restrictions apply to all hunters during any open season.


3 Point GMUs: All of Western Washington except for GMUs 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, 588, and Elk Area 4941.


GMUs Closed to Elk Hunting: 418, 437 (except for Elk Area 4941), 485, 490, and 522.


Private Lands Wildlife Management Areas (PLWMAs): Buckrun (PLWMA 201), Kapowsin (PLWMA 401), and Merrill and Ring (PLWMA 600) are closed to hunting, except by permit or written permission from the landowner.


Special Permits: Only hunters with elk tag prefix identified in the Special Elk Permits tables may apply for special bull or antlerless permits. Please see permit table for tag eligibility. Hunters drawn for a special permit may hunt only with a weapon in compliance with their tag and during the dates listed for the hunt.


Elk Tag Areas


Eastern Washington: All 100, 200, and 300 GMUs except permit only in GMUs 127 and 130 for modern firearm hunters and permit only for all hunters in GMUs 157 and 371. Modern firearm restrictions in GMU 334.

EA - Eastern Washington Archery Tag

EF - Eastern Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag

EM - Eastern Washington Muzzleloader Tag


Western Washington: All 400, 500, and 600 GMUs except closed in GMUs 418, 437 (except for Elk Area 4941), 485, 490, 522, and modern firearm restrictions in portions of GMU 660. GMU 554 is open only for early archery and muzzleloader seasons. Elk Area 6063 in GMU 638 (Quinault) is open to AHE hunters only. Elk hunting by permit only in GMUs 524, 556, 636, and PLWMA 600 (Pysht).

WA - Western Washington Archery Tag

WF - Western Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag

WM - Western Washington Muzzleloader Tag


Modern Firearm Elk Seasons


License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.


Tag Required: Valid modern firearm elk tag as listed below on his/her person for the area hunted.


Hunting Method: May use modern firearm, bow and arrow, or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.


Hunt Area Elk Area Game Management Units (GMUs) 2003 Dates 2004 Dates 2005 Dates Legal Elk
Eastern

Washington

EF 111, 113, 117 Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Oct. 30-Nov. 7 Oct. 29-Nov. 6 Any bull
157, 371 Permit only
145 through 154, 162 through 186, 249, 251, 328, 329, 335 through 368 Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Oct. 30-Nov. 7 Oct. 29-Nov. 6 Spike bull
372 Sept. 2-15 Any elk
Oct. 6-19 Any elk
Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Any elk
Nov. 22-Dec. 31 Any elk
101, 105, 108, 121 through 142, and 382 Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Oct. 30-Nov. 7 Oct. 29-Nov. 6 Any elk
Western

Washington

WF 407, 448, 460, 466, 503 through 520, 530, 550, 558, 560, 572, 601 through 618, 627 through 633, 638 through 663, and 667 through 684. Except AHE hunters only in Elk Area 6063. Nov. 1-9 Nov. 6-14 Nov. 5-13 3 pt. min.
501 Nov. 1-9 Nov. 6-14 Nov. 5-13 3 pt. min. or antlerless
564, 568, 574 through 588, 666 Nov. 1-9 Nov. 6-14 Nov. 5-13 Any elk
454 Nov. 1-9 Nov. 6-14 Nov. 5-13 Any bull
524, 556, 621, 636, and PLWMA 600 Nov. 1-9 Nov. 6-14 Nov. 5-13 Permit only
Elk Area 6069

Hunters 65 and older, only

Jan. 1-10, 2004 Jan 1-10, 2005 Jan. 1-10, 2006 Any elk
Elk Area 6069

Hunters with Disabilities, only

Jan. 15-20, 2004 Jan. 15-20, 2005 Jan. 15-20, 2006 Any elk
Archery Elk Seasons


License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.

Tag Required: Valid archery elk tag as listed below on his/her person for the area hunted.

Hunting Method: Bow and arrow only as defined by WAC 232-12-054.

Special Notes: Archery tag holders can hunt only during archery seasons. Archery elk hunters may apply for special bull permits. Please see permit table for tag eligibility for all elk permits.


Hunt Area Elk Tag Game Management Units (GMUs) 2003 Dates 2004 Dates 2005 Dates Legal Elk
Early Archery Elk Seasons
Eastern

Washington

EA 101 through 142, 243, 247, 249, 250, 334 Sept. 2-15 Sept. 7-20 Sept. 6-19 Any elk
145, 149, 162, 163 through 186 Sept. 2-15 Sept. 7-20 Sept. 6-19 Spike bull
154, Elk Area 1010, 328, 329, 330, 335, 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 Sept. 2-15 Sept. 7-20 Sept. 6-19 Spike bull or antlerless
Western

Washington

WA 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, 588, 652, 666 Sept. 2-15 Sept. 7-20 Sept. 6-19 Any elk
407, 448, 501 through 505, 550, 554, 558, 560, 572, 624, Elk Area 6061, 654, 660, 663, 667 through 673, 684 and 699 Sept. 2-15 Sept. 7-20 Sept. 6-19 3 pt. min. or antlerless
460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, 520, 530, 601, 602, 603, 607, 612 through 618, 624 through 633, 638 through 648, 651, 653, 658, 681. AHE hunters only in Elk Area 6063. Permit only in PLWMA 600 in GMU 603. Sept. 2-15 Sept. 7-20 Sept. 6-19 3 pt. min.
Late Archery Elk Seasons
Eastern

Washington

EA 101, 117 through 127 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20 Dec. 8 Any elk
372 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20 Dec. 8 Any elk
178, 186 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20 Dec. 8 Antlerless only
328, 335, 336, 346, 352, 364, 368 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20 Dec. 8 Spike bull or antlerless
Elk Area 3010 Nov. 20-Jan. 31, 2004 Nov. 20-Jan. 31, 2005 Nov. 20-Jan. 31, 2006 Antlerless only
Western

Washington

WA 407, 503, 505, 667, 672, 681, Elk Area 6066 in GMU 660, and 699. AHE hunters only in Elk Area 6063 in GMU 638. Nov. 19-Dec. 15 Nov. 24-Dec. 15 Nov. 23-Dec. 15 3 pt. min. or antlerless
454, 564, 588, 666 Nov. 19-Dec. 15 Nov. 24-Dec. 15 Nov. 23-Dec. 15 Any elk
603, 612, 615, and 648, except closed in PLWMA 600 in GMU 603. Nov. 19-Dec. 15 Nov. 24-Dec. 15 Nov. 23-Dec. 15 3 pt. min.
506, 520, 530 Nov. 19-Dec. 7 Nov. 24-Dec. 7 Nov. 23-Dec. 7 3 pt. min. or antlerless
506, 520, 530 Dec. 8-15 Dec. 8-15 Dec. 8-15 3 pt. min.

Muzzleloader Elk Seasons


License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.

Tag Required: Valid muzzleloader elk tag as listed below on his/her person for the area hunted.

Hunting Method: Muzzleloader only as defined by WAC 232-12-051.

Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during the muzzleloader seasons and must hunt with muzzleloader equipment. Only hunters with tags identified in the Special Elk Permits tables may apply for special elk permits.


Hunt Area Elk Tag Game Management Units (GMUs) 2003 Dates 2004 Dates 2005 Dates Legal Elk
Early Muzzleloader Elk Seasons
Eastern

Washington

EM 111, 113, 247 Oct. 4-10 Oct. 2-8 Oct. 1-7 Any bull
101 through 108, 121 through 142 Oct. 4-10 Oct. 2-8 Oct. 1-7 Any elk
172, 245, 250, 251, 335 through 342, 352 through 360, 368 Oct. 4-10 Oct. 2-8 Oct. 1-7 Spike bull
Western

Washington

WM 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, 666, 684 Oct. 4-10 Oct. 2-8 Oct. 1-7 Any elk
460, 504, 513, 530, 554, 602, 603, 607, 654, 660, 672 Oct. 4-10 Oct. 2-8 Oct. 1-7 3 pt. min.
501, 652, 663, 667 Oct. 4-10 Oct. 2-8 Oct. 1-7 3 pt. min. or antlerless
Late Muzzleloader Elk Seasons
Eastern

Washington

EM 130 through 142 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Any elk
Elk Area 3944 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Spike bull or antlerless
Western

Washington

WM 501, 503, 505, 652 Nov. 20-Dec. 8 Nov. 24-Dec. 8 Nov. 23-Dec. 8 3 pt. min. or antlerless
454, 564, 568, 666, 684 Nov. 19-Dec. 15 Nov. 24-Dec. 15 Nov. 23- Dec. 15 Any elk
574, 578 Nov. 19-30 Nov. 24-30 Nov. 23-30 Any elk
504, 550, 601, 667 Nov. 19-Dec. 15 Nov. 24-Dec. 15 Nov. 23- Dec. 15 3 pt. min.

Special Elk Hunts Open to Specified Tag Holders


License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.

Tag Required: Proper elk tags are listed with each GMU below.

Hunting Method: Hunters must use method listed on their tag, except in Firearm Restriction Areas, where some types of weapons are banned from use. See elk tag required, dates, and legal elk in table below. In firearm restriction areas modern firearm hunters may hunt with a muzzleloader equipped with a scope.


Hunt Area Elk Tag Game Management Units 2003 Dates 2004 Dates 2005 Dates Legal Elk
Eastern

Washington

EA, EM, EF 127 through 142, Advanced Hunter Education Graduates only. Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Any elk
Grant, Adams, Douglas, Franklin, Okanogan, and Benton (south of the Yakima River), and Chelan County (north of Hwy 2, except closed within 1/2 mile of the Columbia River in Douglas and Grant counties) Oct. 28-Nov. 15 Oct. 27-Nov. 15 Oct. 26-Nov. 15 Any elk
EA, EM, EF Elk Areas 3911 and 3912 Advanced Hunter Education Graduates only. Aug. 1-Feb. 28, 2004 Aug. 1-Feb. 28, 2005 Aug. 1-Feb. 28, 2006 Antlerless only
Western Washington WM Elk Area 4941

(muzzleloader only)

Nov. 1-Jan. 31, 2004 Nov. 1-Jan. 31, 2005 Nov. 1-Jan. 31, 2006 Any elk
WA Elk Area 4941

(archery only)

Oct. 1-31 Oct. 1-31 Oct. 1-31 Any elk

Special Elk Permit Hunting Seasons

(Open to Permit Holders Only)

Permit hunters may hunt only with a weapon in compliance with their tag. Applicants must have purchased the proper tag for these hunts (see elk tag prefix required to apply for each hunt).


Hunt Name 2003 Permit Season Special Restrictions Elk Tag

Prefix

Boundary Description 2003

Permits

Modern Firearm Bull Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.)
Watershed Nov. 1-9 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless EA, EF, EM GMU 157 40
Wenaha A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMU 169 5
Mountain View A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMU 172 5
Mission Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMU 251 5
Naneum A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMU 328 6
Quilomene A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMU 329 8
Teanaway A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMU 335 6
Peaches Ridge A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMUs 336, 346 103
Little Naches A Oct. 1-10 Any Bull EF GMU 346 20
Observatory A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMUs 340, 342 35
Goose Prairie A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMUs 352, 356 110
Bethel A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMU 360 64
Rimrock A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMU 364 112
Cowiche A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 Any Bull EF GMU 368 25
Margaret A Nov. 1-9 3 Pt. Min. WF GMU 524 24
Toutle A Nov. 1-9 3 Pt. Min. WF GMU 556 90
Olympic A Nov. 1-9 3 Pt. Min. WF GMU 621 21
Skokomish A Nov. 1-9 3 Pt. Min. WF GMU 636 3
Modern Firearm Elk Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.)
Aladdin A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Any Elk EF GMU 111 10
Selkirk A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Any Elk EF GMU 113 10
49 Degrees North Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Any Elk EF GMU 117 15
Blue Creek A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMUs 149, 154 100
Dayton A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 163 and Elk Area 1011 200
Dayton B Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 149 and Elk Area 1012 75
Malaga A Aug. 16-Sept. 28 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2032 100
Malaga B Sept. 6-21 Any Elk EF Elk Area 2032 5
Malaga C Nov. 3-Jan. 31, 2004 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2032 150
Malaga D Nov. 3-16 Any Elk EF Elk Area 2032 5
Malaga E Dec. 13-21 Any Elk EF Elk Area 2032 5
Malaga F Jan. 1-18, 2004 Any Elk EF Elk Area 2032 5
Peshastin A Aug. 16-25 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2033 20
Peshastin B Aug. 18-25 Any Elk EF Elk Area 2033 5
Peshastin C Sept. 16-Oct. 3 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2033 20
Peshastin D Sept. 21-29 Any Elk EF Elk Area 2033 5
Peshastin E Nov. 30-Jan. 31, 2004 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2033 20
Peshastin F Dec. 15-Jan. 31, 2004 Any Elk EF Elk Area 2033 5
West Bar A Oct. 25-29 Antlerless EF GMU 330 10
West Bar B Oct. 30-Nov.2 Antlerless EF GMU 330 10
Teanaway B Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 335 30
Taneum A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 336 200
Manastash A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 340 400
Umtanum A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 342 400
Cleman Dec. 9-31 Antlerless EF Elk Area 3944 100
Little Naches B Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 346 250
Nile A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 352 160
Bumping B Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 356 110
Bethel B Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 360 100
Rimrock B Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 364 200
Cowiche B Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 368 200
Alkali A Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Any Elk EF GMU 371 100
Willapa Hills A Nov. 1-9 Antlerless WF GMU 506 35
Raymond A Nov. 6-10 3-Pt. Min. or Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 20
Raymond B Dec. 16-31 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 30
Raymond C Jan. 1-31, 2004 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 15
Raymond D Feb. 1-28, 2004 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 15
Winston A Nov. 1-9 Antlerless WF GMU 520 12
Margaret B Nov. 1-9 Antlerless WF GMU 524 20
Ryderwood A Nov. 1-9 Antlerless WF GMU 530 32
Coweeman A Nov. 1-9 Antlerless WF GMU 550 15
Toutle B Nov. 1-9 Antlerless WF GMU 556 35
Marble A Nov. 1-9 Antlerless WF GMU 558 50
Carlton Oct. 1-10 3-Pt. Min. WF Elk Area 5057 5
West Goat Rocks Oct. 1-10 3-Pt. Min. WF Elk Area 5058 5
Mt. Adams Oct. 1-10 3-Pt. Min. WF Elk Area 5059 5
Lewis River A Nov. 1-9 Antlerless WF GMU 560 60
Siouxon A Nov. 1-9 Antlerless WF GMU 572 40
Dungeness A Oct. 1-15 Any Elk WF Elk Area 6071 10
Dungeness B Nov. 1-15 Any Elk WF Elk Area 6071 10
Dungeness C Jan. 5-20, 2004 Any Elk WF Elk Area 6071 20
Dungeness D Feb. 1-15, 2004 Any Elk WF Elk Area 6071 20
Twin Satsop A Dec. 1-15 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6061 30
Twin Satsop B Jan. 5-15, 2004 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6061 10
Chehalis Valley A Sept. 15-30 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 10
Chehalis Valley B Oct. 1-31 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 10
Chehalis Valley C Nov. 6-10 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 30
Chehalis Valley D Nov. 15-30 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 15
Chehalis Valley E Feb. 1-28, 2004 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 15
Capitol Peak A Dec. 16-31 Antlerless WF GMU 663 10
North Minot A Oct. 20-31 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6067 60
Deschutes Jan. 15-23, 2004 Antlerless WF GMU 666 10
Williams Creek Nov. 5-9 Antlerless WF GMU 673 40
North Shore A Nov. 5-9 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6068 5
Muzzleloader Bull Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader elk tag holders may apply.)
Note-Fire Closures may limit access during early October seasons
Wenaha B Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMU 169 1
Mountain View B Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMU 172 1
Naneum B Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMU 328 1
Quilomene B Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMU 329 2
Teanaway C Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMU 335 1
Peaches Ridge B Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMUs 336, 346 15
Observatory B Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMUs 340, 342 15
Goose Prairie B Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMUs 352, 356 17
Bethel C Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMU 360 11
Rimrock C Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMU 364 16
Cowiche C Oct. 4-10 Any Bull EM GMU 368 10
Margaret C Oct. 4-10 3 Pt. Min. WM GMU 524 5
Toutle C Oct. 4-10 3 Pt. Min. WM GMU 556 15
Olympic B Oct. 4-10 3 Pt. Min. WM GMU 621 3
Skokomish B Oct. 4-10 3 Pt. Min. WM GMU 636 2
Muzzleloader Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader elk tag holders may apply.)
Aladdin B Oct. 4-10 Any Elk EM GMU 111 10
Selkirk B Oct. 4-10 Any Elk EM GMU 113 10
Blue Creek B Dec. 1, 2003-Jan. 31, 2004 Antlerless EM GMUs 149, 154 60
Columbia A Dec. 1-31 Antlerless EM Elk Area 1011 and GMU 163 100
Columbia B Jan. 1-31, 2004 Antlerless EM Elk Area 1011 and GMU 163 100
Columbia C Dec. 20-Jan. 31, 2004 Antlerless EM Elk Area 1012 and GMU 149 60
West Bar C Oct. 1-10 Antlerless EM GMU 330 10
Teanaway D Oct. 4-10 Antlerless EM GMU 335 50
Taneum B Oct. 4-10 Antlerless EM GMU 336 150
Manastash B Oct. 4-10 Antlerless EM GMU 340 150
Umtanum B Oct. 4-10 Antlerless EM GMU 342 300
Nile B Oct. 4-10 Antlerless EM GMU 352 50
Bumping B Oct. 4-10 Antlerless EM GMU 356 100
Bethel D Oct. 4-10 Antlerless EM GMU 360 50
Cowiche D Oct. 4-10 Antlerless EM GMU 368 250
Alkali B Oct. 4-10 Any Elk EM GMU 371 50
Stella A Nov. 26-Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 504 75
Stella B Jan. 1-16, 2004 Antlerless WM GMU 504 50
Toledo A Jan. 1-16, 2004 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5029 30
Malaga G Oct. 4-24 Antlerless EM Elk Area 2032 100
Malaga H Oct. 4-24 Any Elk EM Elk Area 2032 10
Mossyrock A Jan. 1-16, 2004 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5052 20
Randle A Jan. 1-16, 2004 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5053 15
Boistfort Jan. 1-16, 2004 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5054 40
Willapa Hills B Nov. 19-Dec. 14 Antlerless WM GMU 506 15
Green Mt A Jan. 1-16, 2004 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5051 30
Winston B Nov. 19-Dec. 14 Antlerless WM GMU 520 3
Margaret D Nov. 19-Dec. 14 Antlerless WM GMU 524 5
Ryderwood B Oct. 4-10 Antlerless WM GMU 530 8
Coweeman B Nov. 19-Dec. 14 Antlerless WM GMU 550 5
Toutle D Nov. 19-Dec. 14 Antlerless WM GMU 556 10
Marble B Oct. 4-10 Antlerless WM GMU 558 10
Lewis River B Oct. 4-10 Antlerless WM GMU 560 15
Siouxon B Oct. 4-10 Antlerless WM GMU 572 10
Yale Nov. 26-Dec. 15 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless WM GMU 554 75
Twin Satsop C Oct. 6-10 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6061 10
North River Nov. 26-Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 658 20
North Minot B Oct. 6-10 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6067 60
Raymond E Oct. 1-31 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6010 30
Chehalis Valley Jan. 1-31, 2004 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6066 15
Capitol Peak B Nov. 19-Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 663 10
Archery Permit Hunts (Only archery elk tag holders may apply.)
Note-Fire closures may limit access during September seasons.
Wenaha C Sept. 2-15 Any Bull EA GMU 169 2
Mountain View C Sept. 2-15 Any Bull EA GMU 172 5
Naneum C Sept. 2-15 Any Bull EA GMU 328 35
Quilomene C Sept. 2-15 Any Bull EA GMU 329 12
Teanaway E Sept. 2-15 Any Bull EA GMU 335 35
Peaches Ridge C Sept. 2-15 Any Bull EA GMUs 336, 346 126
Observatory C Sept. 2-15 Any Elk EA GMUs 340, 342 71
Goose Prairie C Sept. 2-15 Any Bull EA GMUs 352, 356 267
Bethel E Sept. 2-15 Any Bull EA GMU 360 62
Rimrock D Sept. 2-15 Any Bull EA GMU 364 117
Cowiche E Sept. 2-15 Any Bull EA GMU 368 27
Peshastin G Sept. 2-15 Any Elk EA Elk Area 2033 20
Margaret E Sept. 2-15 3 Pt. Min. WA GMU 524 12
Toutle E Sept. 2-15 3 Pt. Min. WA GMU 556 61
Olympic C Sept. 2-15 3 Pt. Min. WA GMU 621 10
Mashel A Jan. 1-15, 2004 Antlerless WA Elk Area 6054 40
Skokomish C Sept. 2-15 3 Pt. Min. WA GMU 636 3
Dungeness E Sept. 2-15 Any Elk WA Elk Area 6071 20
Dungeness F Sept. 16-30 Any Elk WA Elk Area 6071 20
Dungeness G Jan. 1-15, 2004 Any Elk WA Elk Area 6071 20
Dungeness H Feb 1-15, 2004 Any Elk WA Elk Area 6071 20
Advanced Hunter Education (AHE) Graduate Special Elk Permit Hunts (only AHE graduates may apply).
Toledo B Jan. 17-31, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5029 20
Colockum A Oct 4-10 Antlerless EM Elk Area 3028 excluding Arthur Coffin Game Reserve 40
Colockum B Nov. 8-14 Antlerless EF Elk Area 3028 excluding Arthur Coffin Game Reserve 40
Mossyrock B Jan. 17-31, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5052 20
Randle B Jan. 17-31, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5053 15
Quinault Ridge Oct. 1-10 3-Pt. Min or Antlerless Any Elk Tag GMU 638 5
Green Mt B Jan 17-31, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5051 20
Merwin A Nov 26-Dec 15 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5055 10
Merwin B Jan 17-31, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5055 10
Grays River A Sept 15-30 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5056 10
Grays River B Oct. 1-15 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5056 10
Grays River C Oct. 16-31 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5056 10
Grays River D Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5056 10
Grays River E Jan. 1-15, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5056 10
Grays River F Jan. 16-31, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5056 10
Grays River G Feb. 1-14, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5056 10
Grays River H Feb. 15-29, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 5056 10
Persons of Disability Only - Special Elk Permit Hunts
Observatory D Oct 20-Nov. 2 Any Elk EF or EM GMUs 340, 342 6
Little Naches C Oct. 1-10 Any Elk EF, EM, EA GMU 346 6
Little Naches D Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless EF, EM, EA GMU 346 10
Centralia Mine A Oct. 26-27 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 6011 2
Centralia Mine B Nov. 2-3 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 6011 2
North Shore B Oct. 1-31 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 6068 5
North Shore C Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 6068 5
North Shore D Jan. 1-31, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 6068 5
North Shore E Feb. 1-28, 2004 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 6068 5
Chehalis Valley F Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Any Elk Tag Elk Area 6066 15

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REPEALER

     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
WAC 232-28-279 2000-2002 Elk general seasons and 2001-2002 special permits

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