Purpose: Amend WAC 232-28-333 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptions -- Region three, 232-28-248 Special closures and firearm restriction areas, 232-28-271 Private lands wildlife management area hunting seasons, rules and boundary descriptions, 232-28-291 Special hunting season permits and 232-12-021 Importation and retention of dead nonresident wildlife; and adopting WAC 232-28-284 Spring black bear damage seasons and regulations.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 232-28-333, 232-28-248, 232-28-271, 232-28-291, and 232-12-021.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 04-21-098, 04-21-100, 04-21-101, 04-21-099, 04-21-095, and 04-21-097 on October 20, 2004.

     Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: WAC 232-28-271 Private lands wildlife management area hunting seasons, rules and boundary descriptions.

     Changes, if any, from the text of the proposed rule and reasons for difference:

Page 1

2005 - Mule and Whitetail Deer; Buckrun Limited Permit Draw Hunts

•     Calendar Date Adjustments

     O     Buckrun A from Sept. 1-Oct. 15 to Sept. 1-Oct. 14

     O     Buckrun B from Oct. 25-Dec. 31 to Oct. 24-Dec. 31

     O     Buckrun C from Sept. 1-Oct 15 and Oct. 25-Dec. 31 to Sept. 1-Oct. 14 and Oct. 24-Dec. 31

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2005 - Mule and Whitetail Deer; Buckrun Limited Area

•     Calendar Date Adjustments

     O     Buckrun Any Deer from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and Oct. 25-Dec. 31 to Sept. 15-Oct. 14 and Oct. 24-Dec. 31

     O     Buckrun Antlerless Only from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and Oct. 25-Dec. 31 to Sept. 15-Oct. 14 and Oct. 24-Dec. 31

     O     Buckrun Raffle from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and Oct. 25-Dec. 31 to Sept. 15-Oct. 14 and Oct. 24-Dec. 31

Page 3

2005 - Blacktail Deer; Merrill and Ring's Pysht Tree Farm

•     Calendar Date Adjustments

     O     Pysht C from Nov. 7-22 to Nov. 5-22

     O     Pysht D from Nov. 7-22 to Nov. 5-22

•     Changed the year in the heading for the Elk Raffle Seasons from 2004 to 2005 to correct an error.

Page 4

2005 - Elk; Merrill and Ring PLWMA 600 Pysht Tree Farm

•     For consistency with the rest of the WAC added the words Any Weapon, to the Special Restrictions column.

WAC 232-28-291 Special hunting season permits.

     Changes, if any, from the text of the proposed rule and reasons for difference:

Page 3

•     This adjustment clarifies both the language and the intent of the section pertaining to second deer and second elk tags. Section 7 should read as shown below:

     7. ((In addition to requirements for special hunting season permit applications, following are application and permit requirements for antlerless deer and elk "B" tags. Successful applicants under this section may purchase an appropriate second hunting license and tag for an antlerless animal only within fifteen days of the published notification deadline by the department. Failure to purchase within fifteen days forfeits the opportunity for a second license.)) Second deer or elk tag: Second deer or elk tags may be offered under the special hunting season permit application process. Successful applicants under this section may purchase an appropriate second transport tag. The legal bag limit restrictions for second tags will be listed in the respective deer or elk hunting season WACs. Purchase deadline restrictions for second deer or elk tags will be listed in the respective deer or elk hunting season WACs.

WAC 232-28-284 Spring black bear damage seasons and regulations.

     Changes, if any, from the text of the proposed rule and reasons for difference:

     Under Hunt areas, permits and season dates

•     Change Capitol Forest to one season and one area, rather than split seasons and sub-areas. This change is to simplify the season structure and increase hunter success.

•     Change permit levels in Capitol Forest from 150 to 100. This change is to reduce the risk of harvesting too many black bears during the first year. Once estimates of hunter success are generated from the first season, permit levels can be changed.

•     Remove the hunter restriction that requires hunters to contact Rainier Timber Company to apply for the bear hunt in Kapowsin Tree Farm. This is because the note to hunters will be included in the hunter notice and pamphlet, and is not necessary in rule.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 5, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Date Adopted: December 3, 2004.

Susan Yeager

for Will Roehl, Chair

Fish and Wildlife Commission

OTS-7716.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 03-175, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03)

WAC 232-28-333   Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptions -- Region three.  

GMU 328-NANEUM (Kittitas and Chelan counties):

Beginning US Hwy 97 and US Forest Service Rd 9716 at Blewitt Pass; E on US Forest Service Rd 9716 to US Forest Service Rd 9712 (Liberty-Beehive Rd); E on US Forest Service Rd 9712 (Liberty-Beehive Rd) to the Naneum Ridge (Chelan-Kittitas county line) at the west boundary of Section 22, T21N, R19E; SE along the Naneum Ridge (Chelan-Kittitas county line), past Mission Peak, to Naneum Ridge Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 9) at Wenatchee Mountain; SE on Naneum Ridge Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 9) to Colockum Pass Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 10); S on Colockum Pass Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 10) to the Highline Canal (North Branch Canal); NW along the Highline Canal (North Branch Canal) to Lower Green Canyon Rd; S on Lower Green Canyon Rd to US Hwy 97; N on US Hwy 97 to Blewett Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 329-QUILOMENE (Kittitas and Chelan counties):

Beginning on the Columbia River at the mouth of Tarpiscan Creek; E from Tarpiscan Creek to the Douglas-Kittitas county line on the Columbia River; S along the Columbia River (Douglas-Kittitas county line) to a point north of Cape Horn; S from the Columbia River (Douglas-Kittitas county line) to Cape Horn; S up Cape Horn to its rim; SE along the top of Cape Horn and the rim of the West Bar Cliffs (cliffs overlooking West Bar) to WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14.14; E along WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14.14 to WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14.17; S along WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14.17 to WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14 rear gate; S on WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14 to Tekison Creek; SE along Tekison Creek its mouth on the Columbia River; E from Tekison Creek to the Grant-Kittitas county line on the Columbia River; S along Columbia River (Grant-Kittitas county line) to I-90 bridge at the town of Vantage; W along I-90 to Highline Canal (North Branch Canal); N on Highline Canal (North Branch Canal) to Colockum Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 10); N on Colockum Rd to North Fork Tarpiscan Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 10.10); E on North Fork Tarpiscan Rd to Tarpiscan Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14); S on Tarpiscan Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14) approximately 100 feet to Tarpiscan Creek; E down Tarpiscan Creek to its mouth on the Columbia River and the point of beginning.

GMU 330-West Bar (Kittitas County):

Beginning on the Columbia River at Cape Horn; S up Cape Horn to its rim; SE along the rim of Cape Horn and West Bar Cliffs (the cliffs overlooking West Bar) to WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14.14; E along Rd 14.14 to WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14.17; S along WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14.17 to WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14 near the gate; S on WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd. 14 to Tekison Creek; SE down Tekison Creek to its mouth on the Columbia River; E from Tekison Creek to the Kittitas-Grant county line on the Columbia River; N and W along the Columbia River (Kittitas-Grant then Kittitas-Douglas county lines) to a point north of Cape Horn; S from the aforesaid point in the Columbia River to Cape Horn and the point of beginning.

GMU 334-ELLENSBURG (Kittitas County):

Beginning on US Hwy 97 and Lower Green Canyon Rd; N on Lower Green Canyon Rd to Highline Canal; N, E and S along Highline Canal to I-90 and the Yakima Training Center boundary; S and W along the Yakima Training Center boundary to I-82; N on I-82 to Thrall Rd; W on Thrall Rd to Wilson Creek; S down Wilson Creek to Yakima River; N up Yakima River to Umptanum Rd; S up Umptanum Rd to the South Branch Extension Canal; W on South Branch Extension Canal to Bradshaw Rd; W on Bradshaw Rd to the elk fence; N along the elk fence to Taneum Creek; NE down Taneum Creek to the Yakima River; NE down the Yakima River to Thorp Hwy; NW along the Thorp Hwy to SR 10; SE on SR 10 to US Hwy 97 junction; N on US Hwy 97 to Lower Green Canyon Rd and point of beginning.

GMU 335-TEANAWAY (Kittitas County):

Beginning at I-90 and US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at Snoqualmie Pass; N on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary; E on the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary to the Chelan-Kittitas county line; E on US Forest Service Trail 1226 to US Hwy 97 at Blewett Pass; S on US Hwy 97 to SR 10; N and W on SR 10 to Thorp Hwy; SE on Thorp Hwy to Yakima River; SW up the Yakima River to Taneum Creek; SW up Taneum Creek to I-90; W on I-90 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at Snoqualmie Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 336-TANEUM (Kittitas County):

Beginning at US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) and I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass; E on I-90 to Taneum Creek; W up Taneum Creek to the south fork of Taneum Creek; W up the south fork of Taneum Creek to US Forest Service Trail 1367; W on US Forest Service Trail 1367 to US Forest Service Trail 1363; S on US Forest Trail 1363 (Peaches Ridge Trail) to US Forest Service Trail 1388; W on US Forest Service Trail 1388 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to Blowout Mountain; N on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 340-MANASTASH (Kittitas County):

Beginning at I-82 and SR 821; N on SR 821 to SR 823 (Harrison Rd); W on SR 823 (Harrison Rd) to Yakima River; N up Yakima River to Umtanum Creek; W up Umtanum Creek to Ellensburg-Wenas Rd; W and S along Ellensburg-Wenas Rd to North Fork Wenas Rd (Audubon Rd, W5000); NW along North Fork Wenas Rd to Barber Springs Rd; W on Barber Springs Rd to US Forest Service Trail 4W694; NW on US Forest Service Trail 4W694 to US Forest Service Trail 4W307; NW on US Forest Service Trail 4W307 to US Forest Service Trail 1388; NW on US Forest Service Trail 1388 to US Forest Service Trail 4W306; NW on US Forest Service Trail 4W306 to US Forest Service Trail 1388 at Quartz Mountain; NW along US Forest Service Rd 1388 to US Forest Service Trail 1363 (Peaches Ridge Trail); N and E along US Forest Service Trail 1363 (Peaches Ridge Trail) to US Forest Service Trail 1367; SE along US Forest Service 1367 to South Fork Taneum Creek; E down the South Fork Taneum Creek to Taneum Creek; E down Taneum Creek to the elk fence; SE along the elk fence to Bradshaw Rd; E on Bradshaw Rd to South Branch Extension Canal; SE along the South Branch Extension Canal to Umtanum Rd; N on Umtanum Rd to Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to Wilson Creek; NE up Wilson Creek to Thrall Rd; E on Thrall Rd to I-82; SE and SW on I-82 to SR 821 and the point of beginning.

GMU 342-UMTANUM (Kittitas and Yakima counties):

Beginning at US Forest Service Rd 1701 and Barber Springs Rd (WA Dept. of Natural Resources Rd W5000) at T17N, R15E, NE 1/4 of Section 12; SE on Barber Springs Rd to the North Fork Wenas Rd (Audubon Rd); SE on the North Fork Wenas Rd to Wenas-Ellensburg Rd; NE on Wenas-Ellensburg Rd to Umtanum Creek; E down the Umtanum Creek to the Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to I-82; SE on I-82 to US Hwy 12 at the city of Yakima; NW on US Hwy 12 to SR 410; NW on SR 410 to US Forest Service Rd 1701; N on US Forest Service Rd 1701 to Barber Spring Rd-US Forest Service Trail 4W694 intersection and the point of beginning.

GMU 346-LITTLE NACHES (Yakima and Kittitas counties):

Beginning at US Forest Service Rd 1388 and US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at Blowout Mountain; SE on US Forest Service Rd 1388 to US Forest Service Trail 4W306; SE on US Forest Service Trail 4W306 to US Forest Service Trail 1388; SE on US Forest Service Trail 1388 to US Forest Service Trail 4W307; SE on US Forest Service Trail 4W307 to US Forest Service Trail 4W694; E on US Forest Service Trail 4W694 to US Forest Service Rd 1701 (T17N, R15E, NW 1/4 of Section 12); S on US Forest Service Rd 1701 to SR 410; NW and SW on SR 410 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) near Chinook Pass; N on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to US Forest Service Rd 1388 at Blowout Mountain and the point of beginning.

GMU 352-NILE (Yakima County):

Beginning on the Bumping Lake Rd and SR 410; E and S on SR 410 to the Lower Nile Loop Rd; W and N on the Lower Nile Loop Rd to US Forest Service Rd 1500; W on US Forest Service Rd 1500 to US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); W on the US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd) to Rattlesnake Creek; N down Rattlesnake Creek to the North Fork of Rattlesnake Creek; W up the North Fork of Rattlesnake Creek to US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd); N on US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Trail) to US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); N on the US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd) to SR 410 and the point of beginning.

GMU 356-BUMPING (Yakima County):

Beginning on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) and SR 410 at Chinook Pass; NE on SR 410 to US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); SW on the US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd) to US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd); SE on US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd) to the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek; SE down the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek to US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); SE on US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 1500; S on US Forest Service Rd 1500 to US Hwy 12; W on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at White Pass; N on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to SR 410 at Chinook Pass and the point of beginning. (Lands within the boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park along the Pacific Crest Trail are not open to hunting.)

GMU 360-BETHEL (Yakima County):

Beginning on SR 410 and the Lower Nile Loop Rd; SE on SR 410 to US Hwy 12; SW on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service Rd 1500; N and E on US Forest Service Rd 1500 to Nile Loop Rd; SE on Nile Loop Rd to SR 410, southeast of the town of Nile, and the point of beginning.

GMU 364-RIMROCK (Yakima County):

Beginning on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) and US Hwy 12 at White Pass; E on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service 1302 (Jump Off Rd) at Windy Point; SW on US Forest Service 1302 (Jump Off Rd) to US Forest Service Trail 1127, southeast of the Jump Off Lookout; SW on US Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Rd 613; SW on US Forest Service Rd 613 to US Forest Service Rd 1020; SW on US Forest Service Rd 1020 to US Forest Service Rd 615; SW on US Forest Service Rd 615 to US Forest Service Trail 1136; SW on US Forest Service Trail 1136 to its southernmost point; W from US Forest Service Trail 1136 to Spenser Point; NW on the Yakama Indian reservation boundary from Spenser Point to the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail); N on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to US Hwy 12 at White Pass and the point of beginning.

GMU 368-COWICHE (Yakima County):

Beginning on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service Rd 1302 (Jump Off Rd) at Windy Point; NE and SE on US Hwy 12 to I-82; NW on I-82 to the Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to Ahtanum Creek; W up Ahtanum Creek to the south fork of Ahtanum Creek; SW up the south fork of Ahtanum Creek to its junction with Reservation Creek; ((NW up the south fork of Ahtanum Creek to its headwaters; N along the crest of the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Middle Fork Ahtanum Creek drainage to Darland Mountain;)) SW up Reservation Creek to the high point on the ridge above its headwaters; NW to Spenser Point (as represented on the Mt. Adams DNR 100K map); SE from Spenser Point to US Forest Service Trail 1136; NE on US Forest Service Trail 1136 to US Forest Service Trail 615; NE on US Forest Service Trail 615 to US Forest Service Rd 1020; NE on US Forest Service Rd 1020 to US Forest Service Rd 613; NE on US Forest Service Rd 613 to US Forest Service Trail 1127; NE on US Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Rd 1302 (Jump Off Rd), SE of the Jump Off Lookout Station; NE on US Forest Service Rd 1302 (Jump Off Rd) to US Hwy 12 and the point of beginning.

GMU 371-ALKALI (Kittitas and Yakima counties):

Beginning at the Vantage Bridge where I-90 crosses the Columbia River; S down the Columbia River (Kittitas-Grant and Grant-Yakima county line) to the Priest Rapids Dam; NW on the southern shore of the Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to the Yakima Training Center boundary; S and W along the Yakima Training Center boundary to the main gate on Firing Center Rd; W along Firing Center Rd to I-82; N along I-82 to Yakima Training Center boundary at Vanderbuilt Gap; N and E along the Yakima Training Center boundary to I-90; E on I-90 to the Vantage Bridge on Columbia River and the point of beginning.

GMU 372-KIONA (Benton and Yakima counties):

Beginning at southern corner of Yakima Training Center border on the Columbia River, northwest of the Priest Rapids Dam; SE on the southern shore of the Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to the Priest Rapids Dam; E along the Columbia River (Yakima-Grant, Grant-Benton county lines) to the Vernita Bridge on SR 24; E and S down the Benton County side of the Columbia River, following the ordinary high water mark of the shoreline, to the mouth of the Yakima River; NE from the mouth of the Yakima River to the Franklin-Benton county line in the Columbia River; SE down the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton and Benton-Walla Walla county lines) to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Columbia River (Washington-Oregon state line) from the southern junction of the Benton-Walla Walla county lines to Alder Creek (including all islands in the Columbia River north of the Oregon state line and between Alder Creek and the junction of the Benton-Walla Walla county lines); N on Alder Creek to SR 14; E on SR 14 to Alderdale Rd; N on the Alderdale Rd to Ridge Rd; W and S on Ridge Rd to Donaho Rd; W on Donaho Rd to Mabton-Bickleton Hwy (Glade Rd); N on Mabton-Bickleton Rd to the power transmission lines; SW on the power transmission lines to the power line access road in Section 3, T6N, R20E; N on power line access road to Yakama reservation Road 272 at the Yakama Indian reservation boundary; NE on the Yakama Indian reservation boundary to the Mabton-Sunnyside Rd; N on the Mabton-Sunnyside Rd to the Yakima River; NW up the Yakima River to SR 823 (Harrison Rd) south of the town of Pomona; E along SR 823 (Harrison Rd) to SR 821; SE on SR 821 to Firing Center Rd at I-82; E on Firing Center Rd to the main gate of the Yakima Training Center; S and E along the Yakima Training Center boundary to southern corner of the Yakima Training Center boundary on the Columbia River and the point of beginning. (The Hanford Nuclear Reservation is closed to all unauthorized public entry.)

GMU 381-ESQUATZEL (Franklin, Grant and Adams counties):

Beginning at the Vernita Bridge on SR 24 and the west shore of the Columbia River Grant-Benton county line; N and E on SR 24 to Muse Rd; E on Muse Rd to Mail Rd; E on Mail Rd to Scootney Rd; N on Scootney Rd to SR 17; N on SR 17 to SR 26; E on SR 26 to Old SR 26; E on Old SR 26 to the Palouse River (Whitman-Franklin county line); S down the Palouse River to Snake River (Franklin-Walla Walla county line); W and SW down the Snake River to the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton-Walla Walla county line junction); NW up the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton county line) to a point northeast of the mouth of the Yakima River where it joins the Columbia River; SW to the mouth of the Yakima River; N and W up the Benton county side of the Columbia River, following the ordinary high water mark of the shoreline, to the mouth of the Vernita Bridge on SR 24 and the point of beginning. (Certain portions of the Hanford Reach National Monument are closed to public entry. The Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge are closed to unauthorized public entry.)

GMU 382-EAST KLICKITAT (Klickitat County):

Beginning at the US Hwy 97 Bridge on the Columbia River at the town of Maryhill; N on US Hwy 97 to the Yakama Indian reservation at Satus Pass; E along the Yakama Indian reservation boundary to Yakama Reservation Rd 272 and the power line access road; S and E on the power line access road to the electrical transmission lines; N and E on the electrical transmission lines to the Mabton-Bickleton Hwy (Glade Rd); S on the Mabton-Bickleton Hwy to Donaho Rd; E on Donaho Rd to Ridge Rd; E and N on Ridge Rd to Alderdale Rd; SE and S on Alderdale Rd to SR 14; W on SR 14 to Alder Creek; S down Alder Creek to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the US Hwy 97 Bridge at the town of Maryhill and the point of beginning including all islands in the Columbia River both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between Alder Creek and the US Hwy 97 Bridge at Maryhill.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-333, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-333, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.]

OTS-7713.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 04-98, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04)

WAC 232-28-248   Special closures and firearm restriction areas.  

RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED HUNTING AREAS.

These areas are closed by Fish and Wildlife Commission action. Other areas may be closed to hunting by local, state or federal regulations.

IT IS ILLEGAL TO HUNT EXCEPT WHERE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

1.	Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge: The southern part of the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge in Stevens County is closed to hunting and discharge of firearms except during the periods of April 15-May 15 and October 1-December 31. This closure is south of a boundary beginning at the west project boundary in Section 3, Township 34 N, R 40 EWM, then easterly along Road 1.0 (Bear Creek Road) to the intersection with Road 2.0 (Blacktail Mountain Road) in Section 2, then easterly along Road 2.0 to the easterly boundary in Section 8, Township 34 N, R 42 EWM.
	The Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge north of the preceding boundary is open to all legally established hunting seasons from April 15 to May 15 and September through December.
2.	Parker Lake: All lands south of Ruby Creek Road (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Road (USFS Road 2389) and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines are designated as "CLOSED AREA" to the hunting of wild animals and wild birds year round. Both the Little Pend Oreille (1) and Parker Lake (2) closures were established to provide a protected area for the Air Force Military Survival Training Program.
3.	Columbia River and all the islands in the river, and the Benton County shoreline below the high water mark, and any peninsula originating on the Benton County shoreline, between Vernita Bridge (Highway 24) downstream to the old Hanford townsite powerline crossing (wooden towers) in Section 24, T 13 N, R 27 E, is designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to the hunting of wild animals and wild birds.
4.	Green River (GMU 485): Except for special permit hunters, who may also take a black bear and/or cougar with the appropriate license/tag options, all lands within GMU 485 are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to the hunting of big game by Department of Fish and Wildlife regulated hunters throughout the year. During the general westside elk season and general and late deer seasons, all lands within GMU 485 are also designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to the hunting of all wild animals (including wild birds). The City of Tacoma enforces trespass within GMU 485 on lands owned or controlled by the City during all times of the year.
5.	McNeil Island: McNeil Island (part of GMU 652) is closed to the hunting of all wild animals (including wild birds) year around.
6.	Loo-wit (GMU 522): Closed to hunting and trapping within GMU 522 (Loo-wit), except for the hunting of elk by special permit holders during established seasons and designated areas.
7.	The Voice of America Dungeness Recreation Area County Park in Clallam County is closed to all hunting except Wednesdays, weekends, and holidays, from the first weekend in October to the end of January.

BIG GAME CLOSURES

1.	Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties are closed to Columbian Whitetail Deer hunting.
2.	Cathlamet: Beginning in the town of Skamokawa; then east along SR 4 to the Risk Road; then south and east along the Risk Road to Foster Road; then south along the Foster Road to the Elochoman River; then upstream along the Elochoman River to the Elochoman Valley Road (old SR 407); then west along the Elochoman Valley Road to SR 4; then east along SR 4 to SR 409; then south along SR 409 to the Cathlamet Channel of the Columbia River; then east along the north shore of the Cathlamet Channel to Cape Horn; then south in the Columbia River to the state line; then west along the state line to a point directly south of the mouth of Skamokawa Creek; then north on Skamokawa Creek to SR 4 and the point of beginning. This area is closed to all deer and elk hunting, to protect the Columbian Whitetail Deer.
3.	Willapa National Wildlife Refuge: Except for Long Island, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is closed to all big game hunting.
4.	Walla Walla Mill Creek Watershed (GMU 157): All lands in the Mill Creek Watershed are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to the hunting of all wild animals (including wild birds) except for the hunting of elk by the holders of GMU-157 special elk permits during the established open season. This area is closed to motorized vehicles. Entry is allowed only by Forest Service permit for the duration of the hunt. Any entry into the Mill Creek Watershed at other times is prohibited.
5.	Westport: Closed to hunting of all big game animals on that part of Westport Peninsula lying north of State Highway 105 from the west end of the Elk River Bridge and the Schafer Island Road to the ocean beach.

FIREARM RESTRICTION AREAS

The firearm restriction areas listed below have been established by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Centerfire and rimfire rifles are not legal for hunting in these areas.

In firearm restriction areas, hunters may hunt only during the season allowed by their tag. Archery tag holders may hunt during archery seasons with archery equipment. Muzzleloaders may hunt during muzzleloader seasons with muzzleloader equipment except in the GMU 652 restriction area outlined for King County. Modern firearm tag holders may hunt during modern firearm seasons with bows and arrows, muzzleloaders or revolver-type handguns meeting the equipment restrictions or legal shotguns firing slugs or buckshot.

COUNTY	AREA
Chelan	That portion of GMU 251 (Mission) beginning at the intersection of the Duncan Road and Highway 2; south on Duncan Road to Mountain Home Road; south along Mountain Home Road to the Icicle Irrigation Ditch; south and west along the Icicle Irrigation Ditch to the Snow Lake Trail; west and north along the Snow Lake Trail and across the Icicle River to Icicle River Road; east and north along Icicle River Road to the Wenatchee River; northwest along the Wenatchee River to Highway 2; north and east on Highway 2 to Duncan Road and the point of beginning.
Clallam	That portion of GMU 624 (Coyle) located within Clallam County.
Clark	GMU 564 (Battleground)
	That portion of GMU 554 in Clark County.
Cowlitz	GMU 554 (Yale) GMU 504 (Stella) That portion of GMU 564 (Battleground) in Cowlitz County.
Grays Harbor	That portion of GMU 658 (North River) beginning at Bay City; then west along Highway 105 to Twin Harbors State Park; then south along Highway 105 to Grayland Grocery; then east on Cranberry Road to Turkey Road; then east and north on Turkey Road to Bayview Logging Road; then north and east along Bayview Logging Road to Mallard Slough; then east and south along the Bayview Road to Andrews Creek; then north along main channel of Andrews Creek to Grays Harbor; then north and west along the main navigation channel to Bay City and point of beginning.
	The Chehalis Valley restriction applies only during elk seasons:
	That portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) described as follows: Beginning at Highway 12 and Highway 107 junction near Montesano; east and south on Highway 12 to Oakville; south on the Oakville-Brooklyn Road to a point one
	mile west of South Bank Road; northwest along a line one mile southwest of the South Bank Road to Delzene Road; north along Delzene Road to South Bank Road; northwest along South Bank Road to Wakefield Road; north on Wakefield Road to the Chehalis River; west along the Chehalis River to Highway 107 bridge; north on Highway 107 to Highway 12 to the point of beginning.
Island	That portion of GMU 410 (Island) located on Camano and Whidbey islands.
Jefferson	Indian and Marrowstone islands.
King	The area west of Highway 203 (Monroe-Fall City, Fall City-Preston Road) to Interstate 90 (I-90), I-90 to Highway 18, Highway 18 to Interstate 5 (I-5), I-5 to the Pierce-King County line; Vashon and Maury islands.
	The following portion of GMU 652 (Puyallup): Beginning at the intersection of State Highway 410 and the southeast Mud Mountain Dam Road near the King/Pierce County line north of Buckley; then east along the southeast Mud Mountain Road to 284th Avenue Southeast; then north along 284th Avenue Southeast to State Highway 410; then west along Highway 410 to the point of the beginning. (This restriction includes high power rifles and muzzleloaders.)
Kitsap	East of State Highway 16 originating at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to Gorst, and east of Highway 3 to Newbury Hill Road, north of Newbury Hill Road and the Bremerton-Seabeck Highway to Big Beef Creek Bridge; all of Bainbridge Island, and Bangor Military Reservation.
Kittitas	GMU 334 (Ellensburg) Closed to high power rifles during deer and elk seasons.
Mason	GMU 633 (Mason Lake) south of Hammersley Inlet; and all of Harstene Island.
Pacific	GMU 684 (Long Beach) west of Sand Ridge Road. The portion of GMU 658 (North River) south and west of State Highway 105 and Airport Road between Raymond and North River Bridge. GMU 681 between U.S. Highway 101, Chinook Valley Road and the Columbia River from Astoria-Megler bridge to the Wallacut River.
Pierce	GMU 652 (Anderson and Ketron islands) limited to archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader. McNeil Island closed to hunting.
	See GMU 652 restriction area outlined for King County.
	GMU 627 (Kitsap) south of Highway 302 on the Longbranch Peninsula is a firearm restriction area.
Snohomish	West of Highway 9.
Skagit	Guemes Island and March Point north of State Highway 20.
Skamania	That portion of GMU 564 (Battle Ground) in Skamania County.
Thurston	GMU 666 (Deschutes) north of U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 5 between Oyster Bay and the mouth of the Nisqually River.
Whatcom	Area west of I-5 and north of Bellingham city limits including Lummi Island and Point Roberts.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-248, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-248, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-28-248, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-248, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-248, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-248, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 98-10-018 (Order 98-54), § 232-28-248, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98; 97-06-052 (Order 97-32), § 232-28-248, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04-027, § 232-28-248, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-11-036, § 232-28-248, filed 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95; 95-03-038 (Order 94-150), § 232-28-248, filed 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95.]

DEER GENERAL SEASONS ON PRIVATE LANDS
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Rainier Timber Company (PLWMA 401) Kapowsin Tree Farm
Hunting Method	((2004)) 2005 Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Early Archery	((Aug. 27-Sept. 12)) Aug. 26-Sept. 11	Any Buck	PLWMA 401 B & C (Central & South)
Early Muzzleloader	((Aug. 27-Sept. 12)) Aug. 26-Sept. 11	Any Buck	PLWMA 401A (North)
Modern Firearm	((Oct. 8-24)) Oct. 7-23	2 Pt. Min.	PLWMA 401 (All)
Late Archery	((Nov. 19-Dec. 5)) Nov. 18-Dec. 4	2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless	PLWMA 401A (North)
Late Muzzleloader	((Nov. 19-Dec. 5)) Nov. 18-Dec. 4	2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless	PLWMA 401 B & C (Central & South)

Merrill and Ring (PLWMA 600) Pysht Tree Farm (South Unit)
Hunting Method	((2004)) 2005 Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Archery	((Nov. 26-Dec. 31)) Nov. 25-Dec. 23	2 Pt. Min.	South Unit (600B)
Modern Firearm	Oct. ((16-31)) 15-30 and Nov. ((18-21)) 17-20	2 Pt. Min.	South Unit (600B)
Muzzleloader	Oct. 1-10	2 Pt. Min.	South Unit (600B)

((2004)) 2005 DEER PERMIT SEASONS ON
PRIVATE LANDS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

((2004)) 2005 - Blacktail Deer Rainier Timber Company Kapowsin Tree Farm - Rainier Timber Company Permit Draw Deer Permits - Hunters apply to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife in WDFW permit draw process.
Hunt Name	Permit Number	Permit Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Kapowsin North	50	Dec. ((10-12)) 9-11	Antlerless Only, All Hunters	PLWMA 401A North
Kapowsin Central	10	Dec. ((10-12)) 9-11	Antlerless Only, AHE Hunters	PLWMA 401B Central
	15	Dec. ((10-12)) 9-11	Antlerless Only, Disabled Hunters	PLWMA 401B Central
	25	Dec. ((10-12)) 9-11	Antlerless Only, Youth Hunters	PLWMA 401B Central
Kapowsin South	50	Dec. ((10-12)) 9-11	Antlerless Only, Hunters 65 & Older	PLWMA 401C South
	50	Dec. ((10-12)) 9-11	Antlerless Only, All Hunters	PLWMA 401C South

ACCESS QUOTAS AND RAFFLE SEASONS
ON PRIVATE LANDS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

((2004)) 2005 - Mule and Whitetail Deer Buckrun Limited Area - Access Quotas and Seasons Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag are eligible for access authorizations on PLWMA 201. An access fee will be charged for these hunts. You may contact the PLWMA manager, Derek Stevens, at (509) 345-2577 for information.
Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Buckrun	70	((Oct. 1-Oct. 15)) Sept. 15-Oct. 14 and ((Oct. 25-Dec. 31)) Oct. 24 and Dec. 31	Any Deer	PLWMA 201
	40	((Oct. 1-Oct. 15)) Sept. 15-Oct. 14 and ((Oct. 25-Dec. 31)) Oct. 24 and Dec. 31	Antlerless Only	PLWMA 201
Buckrun Raffle	2	((Oct. 1-Oct. 15)) Sept. 15-Oct. 14 and ((Oct. 25-Dec. 31)) Oct. 24 and Dec. 31	Raffle - Any Deer	PLWMA 201

((2004)) 2005 - Blacktail Deer Rainier Timber Company Kapowsin Tree Farm -- Raffle Quotas and Seasons Hunter must contact Rainier Timber Company for auction/raffle permit opportunity. Only hunters possessing a valid deer tag (any ((2004)) 2005 deer tag) are eligible for Rainier Timber Company buck permits. Hunters drawing a Rainier Timber Company deer raffle permit may purchase a second deer tag for the hunt. Persons interested in these deer permits should contact Rainier Timber Company, 31716 Camp 1 Road, Orting, WA 98360. For more information, please call 1-800-782-1493.
Hunt Name	Permit Number	Raffle Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Kapowsin North/Buck	9	((Oct. 29-Nov. 14)) Oct. 28-Nov. 13	Buck Only (Raffle)	PLWMA 401A North
Kapowsin Central/Buck	21	((Oct. 29-Nov. 14)) Oct. 28-Nov. 13	Buck Only (Raffle)	PLWMA 401B Central
Kapowsin South/Buck	21	((Oct. 29-Nov. 14)) Oct. 28-Nov. 13	Buck Only (Raffle)	PLWMA 401C South
Kapowsin Central	50	Dec. ((10-12)) 9-11	Antlerless Only (Draw)	PLWMA 401B Central

((2004)) 2005 - Blacktail Deer Merrill and Ring's Pysht Tree Farm - Raffle Quotas and Seasons An access fee will be charged by the landowner for hunting on the Pysht Tree Farm. The following hunts are raffle hunts offered by Merrill and Ring. Hunters must possess a valid deer tag when participating in these hunts. Hunters drawing a Merrill and Ring deer raffle permit may purchase a second deer tag for the hunt. Persons interested in these hunts should contact Merrill and Ring, 11 Pysht River Rd., Clallam Bay, WA 98326. For more information, please call Merrill and Ring at 1-800-998-2382.
Hunt Name	Quota	Raffle Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Pysht A	15	((Nov. 26-Dec. 31)) Nov. 25-Dec. 23	Raffle, Archery, 3 pt. minimum	PLWMA (600) North Unit
Pysht B	20	Oct. 1-10	Raffle, Muzzleloader, 3 pt. minimum	PLWMA (600) North Unit
Pysht C	30	Nov. ((8-23)) 5-22	Raffle, Any Weapon, 3 pt. minimum	PLWMA (600) North Unit
Pysht D	5	Nov. ((8-23)) 5-22	Restricted, 3 pt. minimum	PLWMA (600) North Unit

((2004)) 2005 ELK RAFFLE SEASONS ON PRIVATE LANDS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

((2004)) 2005 - Elk Rainier Timber Company (PLWMA 401) Kapowsin Tree Farm - Permit Draw Elk Hunts. Hunters apply to WDFW in WDFW permit draw process. An access fee will be charged for this hunt.
Hunt Name	Permit Number	Raffle Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Descriptions
Kapowsin Bull North	1	((Sept. 17-Oct. 3)) Sept. 16-Oct. 2	Any Bull, Any Elk Tag	PLWMA 401A North

((2004)) 2005 - Elk Merrill and Ring PLWMA 600 Pysht Tree Farm - Raffle Quota and Season Hunter must contact Merrill and Ring for raffle hunt opportunity. Hunters drawing a Merrill and Ring elk raffle permit may purchase a second elk tag for the hunt. For more information please call Merrill and Ring at 1-800-998-2382 or write to them at Merrill and Ring Tree Farm, 11 Pysht River Rd., Clallam Bay, WA 98326.
Hunt Name	Quota	Raffle Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Descriptions
Pysht A	4	Sept. 15-30	Any Bull Elk, Any Weapon	PLWMA 600
Pysht B	1	Sept. 1-14	Any Bull Elk, Archery	PLWMA 600
Pysht C	1	Oct. ((6-15)) 5-14	Any Bull Elk, Muzzleloader	PLWMA 600

((2004)) 2005 - Elk Merrill and Ring PLWMA 600 Pysht Tree Farm - Permit draw elk hunt. Hunters apply to WDFW in WDFW permit draw process. An access fee will be charged for this hunt.
Hunt Name	Harvest Quota	Permit Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Descriptions
Pysht	1	Nov. 1-7	Any Bull, Any Weapon	PLWMA 600

PLWMA 201 - Buckrun Limited (Grant County): PLWMA 201 SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANDS WITHIN GAME MANAGEMENT UNIT 272 (BEAZLEY) IN GRANT COUNTY:

T22N R29EWM:

Sections 2 (S 1/2 of NW 1/4), 3 (N 1/2), 4 (except SE 1/4 of SE 1/4), 5, 6 (those lands lying north of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad bed and S 1/2 of the SE 1/4), 8, and 9.

T23N R26EWM:

Section 13 (E 1/2 of SE 1/4).

T23N R27EWM:

Sections 7 (E 1/2 of SE 1/4 and SE 1/4 of NE 1/4), 8 (S 1/2 and S 1/2 of the NW 1/4), 11 (S 1/2), 12 (S 1/2 of SW 1/4 and SW 1/4 of SE 1/4), 13 (except the area between Dry Coulee Road and the Northern Pacific Railroad bed), 14, 17 (except those lands enrolled in the Hunt By Written Permission program), 18, 19, 20 (W 1/2), 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 (N 1/2), 26, and 27.

T23N R28EWM:

Sections 1, 2, 3 (except W 1/2 of W 1/2), 4 (W 1/2 of SE 1/4 south of the Pinto Ridge Road), 8 (SE 1/4 and S 1/2 of SW 1/4), 9 (southeast of the Pinto Ridge Road except the Stratford Game Reserve), 10 (NE 1/4 and the E 1/2 of NW 1/4), 12 (N 1/2), 15 (south of the Stratford Game Reserve), 16 (south of the Stratford Game Reserve), 18 (south of the Northern Pacific Railroad bed), 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29 (N 1/2 and N 1/2 of the S 1/2), 30, 32 (SE 1/4, S 1/2 of NE 1/4 east of the Pinto Ridge Road), 33, 34 (N 1/2 and N 1/2 of the S 1/2), and 35 (north of the Stratford Game Reserve).

T23N R29EWM:

Sections 1 (S 1/2 of S 1/2), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 (except S 1/2 of SW 1/4), 13, 14, 15, 16 (E 1/2), 17, 18, 19 (except the Stratford Game Reserve), 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 (SE 1/4), 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35).

T24N R28EWM:

Section 35.

T24N R29EWM:

Sections 31 and 32 (W 1/2).

A map of PLWMA 201 is available from WDFW's Region 2 office in Ephrata, (509) 754-4624.

PLWMA 401 - Rainier Timber Company (Pierce County):

Kapowsin North:

T19N R06E all of section 24; section 12 SWSE; section 13 except private holdings in W 1/2; section 14 N of S Prairie Ck except NW and except private holdings in SW; section 25 N of S Prairie Ck;

T19N R07E all of sections 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29; sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 S of White River except private holdings; section 9 E 1/2 S of White River except private holdings; except private holdings section 16 except NWNW and NWNENW; section 17 S of White River except N 1/2 NE; section 30 E 1/2 N of S Prairie Ck; sections 31, 32 N of S Prairie Ck; section 33 except S 1/2 SWSE; section 34 W 1/2;

T18N R07E section 3 N of E Fork S Prairie Ck; section 5 E 1/2 N of S Prairie Ck;

Kapowsin Central:

T19N R05E section 34 SE S of Patterson Road;

T19N R06E section 32 S of Carbon River;

T18N R05E all of sections 11, 12, 13, 14, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36; section 1 E 1/2 except SWSE and W 1/2 SESE; section 2 S 1/2 except private holdings in SE; section 3 N of Coplar Ck except NWNW; section 9 SE except SWSE; section 10 except NW and E 1/2 SW; section 15 except private holdings in SW; section 16 except W 1/2 NW and except private holdings in E 1/2 NW; section 21 NE and E 1/2 SE and NENW; section 28 E 1/2 and S 1/2 SW; section 29 N of Puyallup River except private holdings in E 1/2 and NW; section 32 N of Puyallup River or E of 1 Road; section 33 except private holdings in S 1/2 of S 1/2;

T18N R06E all of sections 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 32; sections 4, 5, 9 S of Carbon River; section 6 except private holdings in SWSW; section 16 W 1/2; section 21 W 1/2; section 28 except E 1/2 of E 1/2; section 31 except private holdings in NWNW; section 33, 34 S of Highway 165;

T17N R05E all of sections 1, 2; sections 3, 10, 11, 12 N of Puyallup River;

T17N R06E all of sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 35, 36; sections 2, 11, 13, 14 S of Highway 165; sections 7, 17, 18, 20, 21, 28, 33, 34 N of Puyallup River;

T17N R07E sections 32, 33; section 29 except N 1/2 of N 1/2;

T16N R06E all of section 1; sections 2, 3, 11, 12 N of Puyallup River;

T16N R07E all of sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16; sections 17, 18, 20, 21, 33 N of S Fork Puyallup River; section 28 N of S Fork Puyallup River except E 1/2 NE;

Kapowsin South:

T17N R04E all of section 36; sections 23, 24 E of Ohop Creek except private holdings; section 25 N 1/2 except private holdings; section 26 NE E of Ohop Creek except private holdings; section 35 E of Orville Road and E of Ohop Lake;

T17N R05E all of sections 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36; section 3 SWSW except private holdings; section 4 SW and SWNW except private holdings; section 5 S of Kapowsin Lake except NENE and except private holdings in S 1/2 sections 7, 18 S of Kapowsin Lake; section 8 except private holdings in N 1/2 section 10 except private holdings in N 1/2; section 11 SW S of Flume and S 1/2 SE S of Flume; section 13 S of Flume except NENE; section 19 except SWSW; sections 20 except private holdings in NE; section 21 except private holdings in NW; section 30 except W 1/2 NW and NWSW;

T17N R06E all of sections 19, 30, 32; section 18 SW S of Flume; section 20 S of Flume except private holdings in N 1/2; section 29 S of Flume except N 1/2 SE and SWNE; section 31 except W 1/2 NE; section 33 S of Flume except private holdings;

T16N R05E section 2 NW; section 6 N 1/2 except private holdings; section 36 E of Busywild Creek;

T16N R06E all of sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36; sections 2, 11, 12 S of Puyallup River; section 3 except private holdings in NW;

T16N R07E all of sections 19, 30, 31; sections 17, 18, 20, 21, 28, 33 S of S Fork Puyallup River;

T15N R06E all of sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22; sections 6, 8, 9, 10 N of Busywild Creek; section 23 except SW; section 24 except E 1/2 SE.

PLWMA 600 - Merrill and Ring (Clallam County): Beginning at Clallam Bay, east along the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of Deep Creek, south along Deep Creek to the township line between Townships 30 and 31, west along said township line to Highway 113 (Burnt Mt. Road) and north along Burnt Mt. Road (Highway 112 and 113) to Clallam Bay and point of beginning, except the following described lands: T31N R10W: E 1/2 W 1/2, E 1/2 West of Deep Creek Section 19, Except SW 1/4 NW 1/4, SW 1/4, W 1/2 E 1/2 West of Deep Creek Section 30, Except North & West of Deep Creek Section 31: T31N R11W; Except the SW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 7, Except that portion of NW 1/4 SE 1/4 which is County Park Section 10, Except the NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 14, Except W 1/2, W 1/2 E 1/2, SE 1/4 NE 1/4, NE 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 16, Except SW 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 17, Except NW 1/4 NW 1/4, SW 1/4, NW 1/4 north of the Pysht River, SE 1/4 NW 1/4, south of the Pysht River, SE 1/4 NE 1/4, NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 18, Except W 1/2 SW 1/4 Section 27, Except S 1/2 S 1/2, N 1/2 SW 1/4 Section 28, Except E 1/2 SE 1/4, SW 1/4 SE 1/4, NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 29, Except SW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 30, Except NE 1/4 Section 31, Except All Section 32, Except All Section 33, except SW 1/4 NE 1/4, S 1/2 Section 34, Except All Section 36, T31N R12W; Except SE 1/4 SE 1/4, W 1/2 SE 1/4 East of Highway 112 Section 4, Except All East of Highway 112 Section 9, Except E 1/2 NE 1/4, SW 1/4 NE 1/4, E 1/2 SW 1/4, NW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 13, Except S 1/2 SE 1/4 Section 14, Except E 1/2 NW 1/4 East of Highway 112 Section 23, Except SE 1/4 SW 1/4, SW 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 26, Except N 1/2 N 1/2, NE 1/4 SW 1/4 Section 35, Except All Section 36: T32N R12W; Except W 1/2 SE 1/4 Section 21, Except All Section 22, Except NW 1/4 Section 27, Except NE 1/4, N 1/2 SE 1/4, E 1/2 W 1/2 East of Highway 112 Section 28, Except E 1/2 W 1/2 East of Highway 112 Section 33, Except S 1/2 Section 36.

PLWMA 600A North - Merrill and Ring North: That portion of PLWMA 600 north of Highway 112.

PLWMA 600B South - Merrill and Ring South: That portion of PLWMA 600 south of Highway 112.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 04-03-026 (Order 03-321), § 232-28-271, filed 1/13/04, effective 2/13/04; 03-03-016 (Order 03-03), § 232-28-271, filed 1/7/03, effective 2/7/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-02-062 (Order 01-283), § 232-28-271, filed 12/28/01, effective 1/28/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.04.012. 01-04-037 (Order 00-254), § 232-28-271, filed 1/31/01, effective 3/3/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § 232-28-271, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-271, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 99-01-138 (Order 98-249), § 232-28-271, filed 12/22/98, effective 1/22/99; 98-10-009 (Order 98-56), § 232-28-271, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98; 98-01-206 (Order 97-248), § 232-28-271, filed 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98.]

     Reviser's note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules. The rule published above varies from its predecessor in certain respects not indicated by the use of these markings.

OTS-7715.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 03-175, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03)

WAC 232-28-291   Special hunting season permits.   The commission may establish special hunting seasons limited to species and/or weapon type.

     1. Deer, elk, cougar, or black bear special hunting season permit applications:

     A. To apply for special hunting season permits for deer, elk, cougar, or black bear applicants must have a valid Washington big game hunting license and a valid transport tag for the appropriate species. To apply for a particular hunt, each applicant for deer or elk must have the proper transport tag as identified in the special deer or elk permit regulations.

     B. No refunds or exchanges for deer, elk, cougar, or black bear hunting licenses or transport tags will be made for persons applying for special hunting season permits after the permit drawing has been held.

     2. Mountain goat, moose, and bighorn sheep special hunting season permit applications:

     A. Persons who have previously harvested a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose in Washington are ineligible to apply for a special hunting season permit for that species. This lifetime harvest restriction does not apply to individuals who harvested a mountain goat before 1999, raffle or auction hunt authorizations, or antlerless-only moose hunts.

     B. Successful applicants under this section must purchase the appropriate hunting license within fifteen days of the published notification deadline by the department. Failure to purchase forfeits the permit to an alternate applicant.

     C. No refunds for mountain goat, moose, or bighorn sheep hunting licenses will be made for persons successfully drawing and purchasing special hunting season permits.

     3. Wild turkey special hunting season permit applications

     A. To apply for wild turkey special hunting season permits, each applicant must have a valid small game hunting license.

     B. No refunds for small game hunting licenses will be made, regardless of success in the drawing for wild turkey special hunting season permits.

     C. Wild turkey special hunting season permit holders must have a valid turkey transport tag in possession to hunt turkeys in the special hunting season.

     4. Special hunting season permit applications:

     A. Group applications will be accepted for any species with a group size larger than one. Maximum group sizes are determined for each species. If a group application is drawn, all hunters in the group will receive a special hunting season permit and each hunter in the group can take an animal.

     i. Maximum group size for deer is 12.

     ii. Maximum group size for elk is 12.

     iii. Maximum group size for bear is 2.

     iv. Maximum group size for cougar is 2.

     v. Maximum group size for mountain goat is 2.

     vi. Maximum group size for bighorn sheep is 2.

     vii. Maximum group size for turkey is 4.

     viii. Maximum group size for moose is 2.

     B. An applicant may purchase only one application for a special hunting season permit for each species.

     C. Permits will be drawn by computer selection using a weighted point selection system.

     D. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

     E. If an applicant makes a mistake, applies for the wrong hunt, and is successfully drawn, the special hunting season permit can be returned to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Olympia headquarters before the opening day of the special hunting season or the opening day of the general hunting season, whichever comes first. The applicant's points will be restored to the level prior to the permit drawing.

     F. Anyone may apply for a special hunting season permit for deer, elk, bear, cougar, and wild turkey.

     5. In addition to requirements for special hunting season permit applications, following are application requirements for:

     A. Special hunting seasons for persons of disability: Only applicants with a Washington disabled hunter permit are eligible to apply for any special hunting season permits for persons of disability.

     B. Special hunting seasons for youth: Only persons who are eligible to lawfully purchase a youth hunting license are eligible to apply for special hunting season permits for youth.

     C. Special hunting seasons for hunters age 65 and older: Only applicants sixty-five years of age or older on or before March 31 of the current license year will be eligible to apply for special hunting season permits for hunters age 65 and older.

     D. Special hunting seasons for advanced hunter education graduates: Only persons who hold a valid certificate from the Washington department of fish and wildlife advanced hunter education (AHE) program are eligible to apply for special hunting season permits for AHE hunters.

     6. Citizen reward for reporting violations - bonus points: A person who provides information which contributes substantially to the arrest of another person for illegally hunting or killing big game or an endangered species as defined by Title 77 RCW is eligible to receive ten bonus points toward the special hunting permit drawing for deer or elk special hunting season permits.

     A. Only ten bonus points can be awarded for providing information for each person charged regardless of the number of violations involved.

     B. Selection of bonus points is in lieu of application for a cash award.

     7. ((In addition to requirements for special hunting season permit applications, following are application and permit requirements for antlerless deer and elk "B" tags. Successful applicants under this section may purchase an appropriate second hunting license and tag for an antlerless animal only within fifteen days of the published notification deadline by the department. Failure to purchase within fifteen days forfeits the opportunity for a second license.)) Second deer or elk tag: Second deer or elk tags may be offered under the special hunting season permit application process. Successful applicants under this section may purchase an appropriate second transport tag. The legal bag limit restrictions for second tags will be listed in the respective deer or elk hunting season WACs. Purchase deadline restrictions for second deer or elk tags will be listed in the respective deer or elk hunting season WACs.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-291, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-291, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03; 03-02-005 (Order 02-301), § 232-28-291, filed 12/20/02, effective 1/20/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-291, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.]

OTS-7712.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 583, filed 1/27/93, effective 2/13/93)

WAC 232-12-021   Importation and retention of dead nonresident wildlife.   It is unlawful:

     (1) To import or possess dead wildlife, taken in another state or country, into Washington unless such wildlife was acquired lawfully. Proof of legal acquisition must be retained during the period of retention of the carcass or edible parts. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.290.

     (2) For a person who imports a dead mountain sheep, mountain goat, cougar or bear to fail to report such importation to the department in writing within ten days of the importation. The report must contain the name and address of the importer, the location where the dead wildlife is being stored and general information describing where and how the wildlife was obtained. Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.290.

     (3) To import or possess deer or elk, or parts thereof, harvested in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Saskatchewan with the following exceptions:

     (a) Meat that has been deboned in the state or province where it was harvested and is imported as boned out meat;

     (b) Skulls and antlers, antlers attached to the skull plate, or upper canine teeth (buglers, whistlers, ivories) from which all soft tissue has been removed;

     (c) Hides or capes without heads attached;

     (d) Tissue imported for use by a diagnostic or research laboratory;

     (e) Finished taxidermy mounts.

     Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.290.

     (4) To fail to notify the department within twenty-four hours if an importer or receiver of deer or elk is notified by a state or province that a harvested animal has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. Violation of this subsection is an infraction punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030. 93-04-040 (Order 583), § 232-12-021, filed 1/27/93, effective 2/13/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-021, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-021, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-060.]

OTS-7714.1

NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-284   2005 Spring black bear damage seasons and regulations.   Spring black bear hunting seasons under this section constitute a three-year pilot program to reduce black bear damage to trees.

Who may apply: Anyone with a valid Washington big game license, which includes black bear.

Hunt areas, permits and season dates:

Hunt name	Hunt area	2005 Permits	2005 Season dates
Capitol Forest	That portion of Capitol Forest within GMU 663	100	April 15 - June 15
Kapowsin (All)	PLWMA 401 in GMU 653 and 654	100	April 15 - June 15

Bag limit: One black bear per black bear special permit season.

Hunting method: Hunters may use any lawful big game modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting black bear. The use of dogs or bait to hunt black bear is prohibited statewide.

Submitting bear teeth: Successful bear hunters must submit the black bear premolar located behind the canine tooth of the upper jaw.

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