PERMANENT RULES
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
Purpose: Amend WAC 232-28-295 Landowner hunting permits and 232-28-354 2007 Elk special permits; new WAC 232-28-431 2007-08 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations; and repealing WAC 232-28-430 2006-07 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-430, and amending WAC 232-28-295 and 232-28-354.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 07-13-102 on June 20, 2007.
Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: WAC 232-28-431 2007-08 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. Changes, if any, from the text of the proposed rule and reasons for difference:
| • | Under duck season bag limits, change daily limit for canvasback from 1 to 2 and possession limit from 2 to 4. Based on the fact that the canvasback population is at record levels, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has recently provided additional opportunity. |
| • | Under Goose Management Area 1, change opening season date for snow, Ross' and blue geese from October 13 to October 20, to comply with the maximum season length allowed under United States Fish and Wildlife Service frameworks. |
| • | Under Quality Hunting Areas in Goose Management Area 1, sentence 5, change check-in requirements from "24 hours prior to hunting" to "one week prior to their first scheduled hunting day." This adjustment promotes maximum utilization of hunting opportunity by allowing more time to schedule replacements for hunters who are unable to participate. |
| • | Under Quality Hunting Areas In Goose Management Area 1, sentence 7, change season from "Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday" to "Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday during the period Nov. 3, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008." This adjustment responds to recommendations from the Fir Island Snow Goose Hunting Management Plan Working Group to allow 5 days per week hunting, avoid Sunday hunting, and retain the same season length for the quality hunt as in 2006-07. |
| • | Under Falconry Seasons, Goose Management Area 1, change opening season date for snow, Ross' and blue geese (falconry) from October 13 to October 20, to comply with the maximum season length allowed under United States Fish and Wildlife Service frameworks. |
A final cost-benefit analysis is available by contacting Lori Preuss, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, phone (360) 902-2930, fax (360) 902-2155, e-mail preuslmp@dfw.wa.gov.
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 1, Amended 2, Repealed 1.
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: August 4, 2007.
Susan Yeager
for Jerry Gutzwiler, Chair
Fish and Wildlife Commission
OTS-9812.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 07-62, filed 5/3/07,
effective 6/3/07)
WAC 232-28-295
Landowner hunting permits.
A landowner
may enter into a contract with the department and establish
boundaries and other requirements for hunter access consistent
with commission policy.
Hunters must possess both an access permit from the landowner
and a hunting permit from the department when hunting on lands
and for species covered under contract.
(1) Buckrun
Buckrun is located in Grant County, near the town of Wilson
Creek. A legal description of the property has been filed
with the county and is in the contract between Buckrun and the
department.
Hunting on Buckrun is managed for a quality experience by
scheduling hunt dates and keeping the number of hunters in the
field low. Hunters with limited flexibility for hunt dates
may experience scheduling problems. Hunters can generally
expect one day hunts with written authorization from the
Buckrun manager. All hunters must check in and out on hunt
day. Schedule hunts in advance by calling 509-345-2577.
Deer
2007 Buckrun Landowner Hunting Permits
The manager of Buckrun will distribute these hunting permits.
An access fee may be charged in order to utilize these
permits. No access fee will be charged for the raffle permit
winners. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag
are eligible for permits on Buckrun properties. Contact the
manager at 509-345-2577 for additional information.
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Buckrun | 10 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless Mule Deer or any Whitetail Deer | Buckrun |
| Buckrun | 30 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Any deer | Buckrun |
| Buckrun Raffle | 10 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Any deer | Buckrun |
2007 Buckrun Special Hunting Permits
Hunters apply to Washington department of fish and wildlife
for these permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm
deer tag are eligible for Buckrun special permits. All
hunters must check in and out on hunt day. Schedule hunts in
advance by calling 509-345-2577.
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Buckrun | 10 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless Mule Deer or any Whitetail Deer | Buckrun |
The 4-O Cattle Company is located in southwest Asotin County
near the Washington/Oregon border. A legal description of the
property is in the contract between the 4-O Cattle Company and
the department.
2007 4-O Cattle Company Landowner Hunting Permits
The manager of the 4-O Cattle Company will distribute these
hunting permits. An access fee may be charged in order to
utilize these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O Cattle Company | 1 | Sept. 15-24 | Any Bull | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Cattle Company | 6 | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Spike Bull Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Cattle Company - A | 5 | Oct. 1-7 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Cattle Company - B | 10 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 6 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Cattle Company - C | 3 | Nov. 23-30 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Cattle Company - D | 5 | Dec. 29 - Jan. 4 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O Cattle Company | 1 | Nov. 15-19 | Any Whitetail Buck | 4-O Cattle Company |
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O Cattle Company | 6 | Oct. 13-16 | Any Mule Deer Buck | 4-O Cattle Company |
Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and
wildlife for these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O Any Bull Elk | 1 | Sept. 26 - Oct. 6 | Any Bull | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Spike Bull Elk | 2 | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Spike Bull Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk A | 15 | Oct. 1-7 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk B | 10 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 6 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk C | 7 | Nov. 23-30 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk D | 5 | Dec. 1-7 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk E | 5 | Dec. 8-14 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk F | 5 | Dec. 15-21 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk G | 5 | Dec. 22-28 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk H | 3 | Dec. 29 - Jan. 4 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk I | 5 | Jan. 12-18 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk J | 5 | Jan. 26-31 | Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O White-tailed Buck | 1 | Nov. 20-25 | Any White-tailed Deer Buck | 4-O Cattle Company |
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O Mule Deer Buck | 2 | Oct. 17-21 | Any Mule Deer Buck | 4-O Cattle Company |
The Silver Dollar Association is located in Yakima and Benton
counties, on the western edge of the Hanford Reservation. A
legal description of the property is in the contract between
the Silver Dollar Association and the department.
2007 Silver Dollar Association Landowner Hunting Permits
The manager of the Silver Dollar Association will distribute
these hunting permits. An access fee may be charged in order
to utilize these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Silver Dollar | 24 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any (( |
Silver Dollar |
| Silver Dollar | 15 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Antlerless | Silver Dollar |
Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and
wildlife for these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Silver Dollar | 6 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Any Elk | Silver Dollar |
| Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk | 12 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Antlerless Elk Only | Silver Dollar |
| Silver Dollar Any Elk | 2 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Persons of Disability Only, Any Elk | Silver Dollar |
| Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk | 3 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Persons of Disability Only, Antlerless Elk Only | Silver Dollar |
Blackrock Ranches is located in Yakima County, west of the
Hanford Reservation. A legal description of the property is
in the contract between Blackrock Ranches and the department.
2007 Blackrock Ranches Landowner Hunting Permits
The manager of Blackrock Ranches will distribute these hunting
permits. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize
these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Blackrock Ranches | 6 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any Elk | Blackrock Ranches |
| Blackrock Ranches | 8 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Antlerless | Blackrock Ranches |
Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and
wildlife for these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Blackrock Ranches | 1 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any Elk | Blackrock Ranches |
| Blackrock Ranches | 4 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Antlerless Only | Blackrock Ranches |
| Blackrock Ranches | 1 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Any Elk | Blackrock Ranches |
| Blackrock Ranches | 4 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Antlerless Only | Blackrock Ranches |
The Teanaway Ranch is located in Kittitas County, 7 miles west
of Cle Elum. A legal description of the property is in the
contract between the Teanaway Ranch and the department.
2007 Teanaway Ranch Landowner Hunting Permits
The manager of the Teanaway Ranch will distribute this hunting
permit. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize this
permit.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Teanaway Ranch | 1 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any Bull | Teanaway Ranch |
Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and
wildlife for this permit.
ELK
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Teanaway Ranch | 1 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any Bull | Teanaway Ranch |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-28-295, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28-295, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07; 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-295, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-295, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.]
OTS-9830.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 07-62, filed 5/3/07,
effective 6/3/07)
WAC 232-28-354
2007 Elk special permits.
Special Elk Permit Hunting Seasons
(Open to Permit Holders Only)
Hunters must purchase an elk hunting license prior to purchase of a permit application. Hunters may only apply for permits consistent with the tag required for the hunt choice; however, Multiple Season Permit holders may apply for Eastern or Western Washington archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm permit hunts. Applicants must have purchased the proper tag for these hunts. The elk tag prefixes required to apply for each hunt are shown in the following table. Hunters drawn for a special permit hunt must comply with weapon restrictions and dates listed for the hunt.
| Hunt Name | Permit Season Dates | Special Restrictions | Elk Tag Prefix |
Boundary Description | Permits | |
| Modern Firearm Bull Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.) | ||||||
| Prescott A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 149 | 2 | |
| Blue Creek A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 154 | 2 | |
| Watershed | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | 3 pt. min. or Antlerless | EA, EF, EM | GMU 157 | 45 | |
| Dayton A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 162 | 13 | |
| Tucannon A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | Elk Area 1014 | 4 | |
| Wenaha A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 169 | 17 | |
| Mountain View A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 172 | 6 | |
| Couse A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 181 | 1 | |
| Mission A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 251 | 2 | |
| Colockum A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMUs 328, 329 | 9 | |
| Teanaway A | Dec. 19-30 | Any bull | EF | GMU 335 | 22 | |
| Teanaway A-1 | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 335 | 1 | |
| Peaches Ridge A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMUs 336, 346 | 135 | |
| Little Naches A | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EF | GMU 346 | 15 | |
| Observatory A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMUs 340, 342 | 80 | |
| Goose Prairie A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMUs 352, 356 | 96 | |
| Bethel A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 360 | 62 | |
| Rimrock A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 364 | 123 | |
| Cowiche A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | GMU 368 | 24 | |
| Klickitat Meadows A | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any bull | EF | Elk Area 3068 | 1 | |
| Nooksack A | Oct. 13 - Nov. 11 | Any bull | WF | GMU 418 | (( |
|
| Green River | Oct. 27 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | WF | GMU 485 | 3 | |
| Margaret A | Nov. 3-12 | Any bull | WF | GMU 524 | 35 | |
| Toutle A | Nov. 3-12 | Any bull | WF | GMU 556 | 130 | |
| Clearwater | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | WA, WF, WM | GMU 615 | 2 | |
| Matheny | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | WA, WF, WM | GMU 618 | 3 | |
| Olympic A | Nov. 1-9 | 3 pt. min. | WF | GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 | 14 | |
| Skokomish A | Nov. 1-9 | 3 pt. min. | WF | GMU 636 | 9 | |
| Wynoochee | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | WA, WF, WM | GMU 648 | 1 | |
| White River A | Nov. 3-12 | Any bull | WF | GMU 653 | 40 | |
| Modern Firearm Elk Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.) | ||||||
| Aladdin A | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Any elk | EF | GMU 111 | 15 | |
| Selkirk A | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Any elk | EF | GMU 113 | 20 | |
| 49 Degrees North A | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Any elk | EF | GMU 117 | 45 | |
| Blue Creek B | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMUs 149, 154 | 100 | |
| Prescott B | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 149 | 75 | |
| Dayton B | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 163 and Elk Area 1011 | 100 | |
| Dayton C | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 149 and Elk Area 1012 | 100 | |
| Peola A | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 178 | 50 | |
| Couse B | Oct. 1-12 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 181 | 30 | |
| Mountain View B | Oct. 27 - Nov. 6 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 1013 | 20 | |
| Lick Creek A | Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 175 | 25 | |
| Malaga A | Sept. 8-30 | Any elk | EF | Elk Area 2032 | 5 | |
| Malaga B | Sept. 15-25 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 2032 | 35 | |
| Malaga C | Nov. 6 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 2032 | 100 | |
| Malaga D | Nov. 6 - Dec. 18 | Any elk | EF | Elk Area 2032 | 7 | |
| Peshastin A | Sept. 15 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 2033 | 20 | |
| Peshastin B | Oct. 13-31 | Any elk | EF | Elk Area 2033 | 5 | |
| West Bar A | Oct. 27-31 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 330 | 5 | |
| West Bar B | Nov. 1-4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 330 | 5 | |
| Teanaway B | Dec. 19 - Jan. 13, 2008 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 335 | 100 | |
| Taneum A | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 336 | 150 | |
| Manastash A | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 340 | 250 | |
| Umtanum A | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 342 | 250 | |
| Cleman | Dec. 1-15 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 3944 | 50 | |
| Little Naches B | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 346 | 150 | |
| Nile A | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 352 | 50 | |
| Bumping B | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 356 | 100 | |
| Bethel B | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 360 | 100 | |
| Rimrock B | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 364 | 150 | |
| Cowiche B | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 368 | 150 | |
| Klickitat Meadows B | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Spike bull or antlerless | EF | Elk Area 3068 | 9 | |
| Alkali A | Oct. 20 - Nov. 4 | Any elk | EF | GMU 371 | 25 | |
| Mossyrock A | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 505 | 50 | |
| Willapa Hills A | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 506 | 35 | |
| Winston A | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 520 | 130 | |
| Margaret B | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 524 | 50 | |
| Margaret C | Nov. 24 - Dec. 2 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 524 | 50 | |
| Ryderwood A | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 530 | 35 | |
| Coweeman A | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 550 | 225 | |
| Coweeman B | Jan. 1-15, 2008 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 550 | 50 | |
| Toutle B | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 556 | 70 | |
| Toutle C | Nov. 24 - Dec. 2 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 556 | 100 | |
| Toledo A | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 5029 | 20 | |
| Green Mtn C | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 5051 | 10 | |
| Carlton | Sept. 22-30 | Any bull | WF | Elk Area 5057 | 5 | |
| West Goat Rocks | Sept. 22-30 | Any bull | WF | Elk Area 5058 | 5 | |
| Mt. Adams | Sept. 22-30 | Any bull | WF | Elk Area 5059 | 5 | |
| Wildwood A | Jan. 16-30, 2008 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 5061 | 15 | |
| Lewis River A | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 560 | 375 | |
| Siouxon A | Nov. 3-12 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 572 | 125 | |
| Raymond A | Nov. 5-10 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6010 | 20 | |
| Raymond B | Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6010 | 30 | |
| Raymond C | Jan. 1-30, 2008 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6010 | 15 | |
| Raymond D | Feb. 1-28, 2008 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6010 | 15 | |
| Chehalis Valley A | Oct. 1-31 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6066 | 5 | |
| Chehalis Valley B | Nov. 5-10 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6066 | 5 | |
| North Minot A | Oct. 20-31 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6067 | 20 | |
| Deschutes | Jan. 15-23, 2008 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 666 | 10 | |
| North River | Nov. 8-13 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 658 | 10 | |
| Williams Creek | Nov. 8-13 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 673 | 50 | |
| Tri Valley A | Dec. 1 - Jan. 30, 2008 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6012 | 10 | |
| North Shore A | Nov. 4-8 | 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. | ||||||
| Prescott C | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMU 149 | 1 | |
| Blue Creek C | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMU 154 | 1 | |
| Dayton D | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMU 162 | 2 | |
| Tucannon B | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | Elk Area 1014 | 1 | |
| Wenaha B | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMU 169 | 3 | |
| Mountain View C | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMU 172 | 2 | |
| Couse D | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMU 181 | 1 | |
| Mission B | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMU 251 | 1 | |
| Colockum B | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMUs 328, 329 | 2 | |
| Teanaway C | Dec. 9-18 | Any elk | EM | GMU 335 | 7 | |
| Peaches Ridge B | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMUs 336, 346 | 19 | |
| Observatory B | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMUs 340, 342 | 23 | |
| Goose Prairie B | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMUs 352, 356 | 14 | |
| Bethel C | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMU 360 | 12 | |
| Rimrock C | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMU 364 | 17 | |
| Cowiche C | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | GMU 368 | 8 | |
| Klickitat Meadows C | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | EM | Elk Area 3068 | 1 | |
| Nooksack B | Sept. 29 - Oct. 12 and Nov. 12-30 | Any bull | WM | GMU 418 | 3 | |
| Margaret D | Oct. 6-12 | Any bull | WM | GMU 524 | 8 | |
| Toutle D | Oct. 6-12 | Any bull | WM | GMU 556 | 26 | |
| Olympic B | Oct. 4-10 | Any bull | WM | GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 | 3 | |
| Skokomish B | Oct. 4-10 | Any bull | WM | GMU 636 | 2 | |
| White River B | Oct. 1-10 | Any bull | WM | GMU 653 | 3 | |
| Muzzleloader Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader elk tag holders may apply.) | ||||||
| Aladdin B | Oct. 6-12 | Any elk | EM | GMU 111 | 10 | |
| Selkirk B | Oct. 6-12 | Any elk | EM | GMU 113 | 10 | |
| 49 Degrees North B | Oct. 6-12 | Any elk | EM | GMU 117 | 20 | |
| Blue Creek D | Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, 2008 | Antlerless | EM | GMUs 149, 154 | 60 | |
| Mountain View D | Oct. 1-12 | Antlerless | EM | Elk Area 1013 | 20 | |
| Lick Creek B | Oct. 1-10 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 175 | 25 | |
| Couse E | Dec. 1-31 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 181 | 30 | |
| Couse F | Jan. 1-30, 2008 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 181 | 30 | |
| Malaga E | Oct. 1-21 | Antlerless | EM | Elk Area 2032 | 50 | |
| Malaga F | Oct. 1-21 | Any elk | EM | Elk Area 2032 | 8 | |
| West Bar C | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 330 | 5 | |
| Taneum B | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 336 | 25 | |
| Manastash B | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 340 | 25 | |
| Umtanum B | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 342 | 250 | |
| Nile B | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 352 | 40 | |
| Bumping B | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 356 | 90 | |
| Bethel D | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 360 | 40 | |
| Cowiche D | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 368 | 225 | |
| Klickitat Meadows D | Oct. 6-12 | Spike bull or antlerless | EM | Elk Area 3068 | 4 | |
| Alkali B | Oct. 1-15 | Any elk | EM | GMU 371 | 15 | |
| Stella A | Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 504 | 150 | |
| Stella B | Jan. 1-16, 2008 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 504 | 100 | |
| Toledo B | Dec. 7-20 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5029 | 30 | |
| Mossyrock B | Jan. 1-16, 2008 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5052 | 30 | |
| Randle A | Jan. 1-16, 2008 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5053 | 15 | |
| Boistfort A | Jan. 1-16, 2008 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5054 | 40 | |
| Willapa Hills B | Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 506 | 15 | |
| Green Mt. A | Jan. 1-16, 2008 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5051 | 30 | |
| Wildwood B | Jan. 1-15, 2008 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5061 | 15 | |
| Winston B | Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 520 | 60 | |
| Margaret E | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 524 | 40 | |
| Ryderwood B | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 530 | 15 | |
| Coweeman C | Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 550 | 60 | |
| Toutle E | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 556 | 75 | |
| Lewis River B | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 560 | 225 | |
| Siouxon B | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 572 | 75 | |
| Yale A | Oct. 6-12 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 554 | 75 | |
| Yale B | Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | WM | GMU 554 | 75 | |
| Twin Satsop A | Jan. 5-15, 2008 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 6061 | 10 | |
| Mashel A | Jan. 1-15, 2008 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 6054 | 25 | |
| North River | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 658 | 20 | |
| North Minot B | Oct. 1-7 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 6067 | 20 | |
| Raymond E | Oct. 1-31 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 6010 | 30 | |
| Chehalis Valley C | Jan. 1-30, 2008 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 6066 | 15 | |
| Capitol Peak A | Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 663 | 15 | |
| Tri Valley B | Dec. 16 - Jan. 30, 2008 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 6012 | 30 | |
| Archery Permit Hunts (Only archery elk tag holders may apply.) | ||||||
| Note: Fire closures may limit access during September seasons. | ||||||
| Prescott D | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMU 149 | 1 | |
| Blue Creek E | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMU 154 | 2 | |
| Dayton E | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMU 162 | 7 | |
| Tucannon C | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | Elk Area 1014 | 3 | |
| Wenaha C | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMU 169 | 4 | |
| Mountain View E | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMU 172 | 3 | |
| Couse G | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMU 181 | 1 | |
| Colockum C | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMUs 328, 329 | 3 | |
| Teanaway E | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Any bull | EA | GMU 335 | 34 | |
| Peaches Ridge C | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMUs 336, 346 | 104 | |
| Observatory C | Sept. 8-21 | Any elk | EA | GMUs 340, 342 | 91 | |
| Goose Prairie C | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMUs 352, 356 | 138 | |
| Bethel E | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMU 360 | 43 | |
| Rimrock D | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMU 364 | 93 | |
| Cowiche E | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | EA | GMU 368 | 18 | |
| Klickitat Meadows E | Oct. 11-22 | Any bull | EA | Elk Area 3068 | 1 | |
| Klickitat Meadows F | Oct. 11-22 | Spike bull or antlerless | EA | Elk Area 3068 | 9 | |
| Malaga G | Sept. 1-7 | Antlerless | EA | Elk Area 2032 | 25 | |
| Peshastin C | Sept. 1-14 | Any elk | EA | Elk Area 2033 | 15 | |
| Nooksack C | Sept. 1-28 and Dec. 1-31 | Any bull | WA | GMU 418 | 3 | |
| Margaret F | Sept. 15-30 and Dec. 1-15 | Any bull | WA | GMU 524 | 13 | |
| Margaret G | Sept. 15-30 and Dec. 1-15 | Antlerless | WA | GMU 524 | 50 | |
| Toutle F | Sept. 15-30 and Dec. 1-15 | Any bull | WA | GMU 556 | 66 | |
| Toutle G | Sept. 15-30 and Dec. 1-15 | Antlerless | WA | GMU 556 | 90 | |
| Lewis River C | Nov. 21-30 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | WA | GMU 560 | 50 | |
| Siouxon C | Nov. 21-30 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | WA | GMU 572 | 25 | |
| Olympic C | Sept. 8-21 | 3 pt. min. | WA | GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 | 7 | |
| Skokomish C | Sept. 8-21 | 3 pt. min. | WA | GMU 636 | 6 | |
| White River C | Sept. 8-21 | Any bull | WA | GMU 653 | 11 | |
| Advanced Hunter Education (AHE) Master Hunter Special Elk Permit Hunts: Only AHE master hunters may apply; antlerless only hunts will not affect accumulated points; and any weapon may be used. | ||||||
| Peshastin D | Aug. 18-31 | Any elk | Any elk tag | Elk Area 2033 | 5 | |
| Mossyrock C | Jan. 17-30, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5052 | 20 | |
| Randle B | Jan. 17-30, 2008 | 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. 17-30, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5051 | 20 | |
| Merwin A | Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5060 | 10 | |
| Merwin B | Jan. 17-30, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5060 | 10 | |
| Advanced Hunter Education (AHE) Master Hunter, Second Elk Tag Hunts: Only AHE master hunters may apply; these hunts will not affect accumulated points; a second tag may be purchased by successful applicants as needed; and any weapon may be used. The second elk license and tag type must be the same tag type as the first one. | ||||||
| Peola B | Oct. 1-12 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | GMU 178 | 15 | |
| Malaga H | Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 2032 | 100HM | |
| Malaga I | Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2008 | Any elk | Any elk tag | Elk Area 2032 | 20HM | |
| Peshastin E | Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 2033 | 50HM | |
| Peshastin F | Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2008 | Any elk | Any elk tag | Elk Area 2033 | 20HM | |
| Fairview | Feb. 1-29, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 3911 | 20HM | |
| Rattlesnake Hills | Aug. 1 - Feb. 29, 2008 | Antlerless or spike bull | Any elk tag | Designated areas in GMU 372 | 20HM | |
| Toledo C | Dec. 21-31 | Antlerless and spike bull | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5029 | 20 | |
| Toledo D | Aug. 1-7 | Antlerless and spike bull | Any archery elk tag | Elk Area 5029 | 5 | |
| Toledo E | Aug. 8-14 | Antlerless and spike bull | Any archery elk tag | Elk Area 5029 | 5 | |
| Toledo F | Aug. 15-21 | Antlerless and spike bull | Any archery elk tag | Elk Area 5029 | 5 | |
| Toledo G | Aug. 22-28 | Antlerless and spike bull | Any archery elk tag | Elk Area 5029 | 5 | |
| Boistfort B | Aug. 1-7 | Antlerless and spike bull | Any archery elk tag | Elk Area 5054 | 5 | |
| Boistfort C | Aug. 8-14 | Antlerless and spike bull | Any archery elk tag | Elk Area 5054 | 5 | |
| Boistfort D | Aug. 15-21 | Antlerless and spike bull | Any archery elk tag | Elk Area 5054 | 5 | |
| Boistfort E | Aug. 22-28 | Antlerless and spike bull | Any archery elk tag | Elk Area 5054 | 5 | |
| JBH * | Nov. 12 - Feb. 28, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5090 | 20HM | |
| Trout Lake A** | Nov. 21-30 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5062 | 5 | |
| Trout Lake B** | Dec. 1-14 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5062 | 5 | |
| Trout Lake C** | Dec. 15-31 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5062 | 5 | |
| Trout Lake D** | Jan. 1-14, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5062 | 5 | |
| Trout Lake E** | Jan. 15-30, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5062 | 5 | |
| North River B | Dec. 16 - Feb. 28, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Designated areas in GMU 658 | 10HM | |
| Chehalis Valley D | Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Designated areas in Elk Area 6066 | 10HM | |
| Raymond F | Dec. 1 - Mar. 31, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6010 | 10HM | |
| Hanaford C | Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Designated areas in Elk Area 6069 | 5HM | |
| Dungeness A | Sept. 1 - Feb. 28, 2008 | 3 pt. min. | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6071 north of Hwy 101 only | 12 | |
| Dungeness B | Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6071 north of Hwy 101 only | 8 | |
| Youth - Special Elk Permit Hunts (Must be eligible for the youth hunting license and accompanied by an adult during the hunt.) | ||||||
| Mudflow A | Oct. 9-14 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 5099 | 6 | |
| Mudflow B | Oct. 23-28 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 5099 | 6 | |
| Mudflow C | Nov. 20-25 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 5099 | 6 | |
| Dungeness C | Sept. 1 - Feb. 28, 2008 | Any elk | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6071 north of Hwy 101 only | 4 | |
| Sol Duc Valley | Aug. 1 - Jan. 22, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6072 | 10 | |
| Clearwater Valley | Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6073 | 1 | |
| Persons of Disability Only - Special Elk Permit Hunts | ||||||
| Sol Duc Valley B | Aug. 1 - Jan. 22, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6072 | 5 | |
| Observatory D | Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 | Any elk | EF or EM | GMUs 340, 342 | 7 | |
| Little Naches C | Oct. 1-10 | Any elk | EF, EM, EA | GMU 346 | 5 | |
| Little Naches D | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | EF, EM, EA | GMU 346 | 8 | |
| Alkali C | Oct. 20 - Nov. 4 | Any elk | EF | GMU 371 | 4 | |
| Mudflow F | Oct. 16-21 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5099 | 6 | |
| Mudflow D | Sept. 25-30 | Any elk | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5099 | 6 | |
| Mudflow E | Oct. 2-7 | Any elk | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5099 | 6 | |
| Mudflow G | Oct. 30 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5099 | 6 | |
| Centralia Mine A | Oct. 27-28 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6011 | 2 | |
| Centralia Mine B | Nov. 3-4 | 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 | |
| Chehalis Valley E | Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6066 | 15 | |
| Hanaford A | Jan. 1-15, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6069 | 5 | |
| Hunters 65 or Older Only - Special Elk Permit Hunts | ||||||
| Hanaford B | Jan. 16-30, 2008 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 6069 | 5 | |
| Mudflow H | Sept. 18-23 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5099 | 6 | |
| Mudflow I | Nov. 6-12 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5099 | 6 | |
| Mudflow J | Nov. 27 - Dec. 2 | Antlerless | Any elk tag | Elk Area 5099 | 6 | |
| *Muzzleloaders only; scopes allowed in JBH hunt. | |
| **May only hunt on privately owned lands. Must use only archery or legal shotgun (10 or 12 gauge; slugs only). | |
| HMThis is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated hunt master. Successful applicants will be contacted on an as-needed basis to help with specific sites of elk damage on designated landowner's property. Not all successful applicants will be contacted in any given year depending on elk damage activity for that year. |
| Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits | |||||
| – | Special elk permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors that qualify. | ||||
| – | Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons. | ||||
| – | Qualifying hunter education instructors must be certified and have been in active status for a minimum of three consecutive years, inclusive of the year prior to the permit drawing. | ||||
| – | Instructors who are drawn, accept a permit, and are able to participate in the hunt, will not be eligible for these incentive permits for a period of ten years thereafter. | ||||
| – | Permittees may purchase a second license for use with the permit hunt only. | ||||
| Area | Dates | Restrictions | GMUs | Permits | |
| Region 3 | All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit | Any elk | GMUs 335-368 | 2 | |
| Region 5 | Any elk | All 500 series GMUs except GMU 522 | 4 | ||
| Region 6 | Any elk | GMUs 654, 660, 672, 673, 681 | 1 | ||
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-28-354, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-28-354, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06; 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-354, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06.]
OTS-9810.4
NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-431
2007-08 Migratory waterfowl seasons and
regulations.
DUCKS
Statewide
Oct. 13-17, 2007 and Oct. 20, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008.
Special youth hunting weekend open only to hunters 15 years of
age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18
years old who is not hunting): Sept. 22-23, 2007.
Daily bag limit: 7 ducks, to include not more than 2 hen
mallard, 1 pintail, 3 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead, 1
harlequin, 4 scoter, and 4 long-tailed duck.
Possession limit: 14 ducks, to include not more than 4 hen
mallard, 2 pintail, 6 scaup, 4 canvasback, 4 redhead, 1
harlequin, 8 scoter, and 8 long-tailed duck.
Season limit: 1 harlequin.
WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED TO HUNT SEA DUCKS.
All persons hunting sea ducks (harlequin, scoter, long-tailed
duck) in Western Washington are required to obtain a written
authorization and harvest report from the Washington
department of fish and wildlife. Hunters who did not possess
a 2006-07 authorization must submit an application form to
WDFW (forms available at Washington department of fish and
wildlife, Olympia and regional offices).
Immediately after taking a sea duck into possession, hunters
must record in ink the information required on the harvest
report. Return of the harvest report is mandatory. By
February 15, 2008, hunters must return the harvest report to
the Washington department of fish and wildlife, or report
harvest information on the department's internet reporting
system. Hunters failing to comply with reporting requirements
will be ineligible to participate in the 2008-09 sea duck
season.
COOT (Mudhen)
Same areas, dates (including youth hunting weekend), and shooting hours as the general duck season.
Daily bag limit: 25 coots.
Possession limit: 25 coots.
COMMON SNIPE
Same areas, dates (except youth hunting weekend), and shooting
hours as the general duck season.
Daily bag limit: 8 snipe.
Possession limit: 16 snipe.
GEESE (except Brant)
Special youth hunting weekend open only to hunters 15 years of
age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18
years old who is not hunting): Sept. 22-23, 2007, statewide
except Western Washington Goose Management Areas 2A and 2B.
Daily bag limit: 4 Canada geese.
Possession limit: 8 Canada geese.
Western Washington Goose Seasons
Goose Management Area 1
Island, Skagit, Snohomish counties.
Oct. 20, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008 for snow, Ross', or blue geese.
Oct. 13-25, 2007 and Nov. 3, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008 for other geese (except Brant).
Daily bag limit: 4 geese.
Possession limit: 8 geese.
WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED TO HUNT SNOW GEESE.
All persons hunting snow geese in this season are required to
obtain a written authorization and harvest report from the
Washington department of fish and wildlife. Hunters who did
not possess a 2006-07 authorization must submit an application
form to WDFW (forms available at Washington department of fish
and wildlife, Olympia and regional offices).
Immediately after taking a snow goose into possession, hunters
must record in ink the information required on the harvest
report. Return of the harvest report is mandatory. By
February 15, 2008, hunters must return the harvest report to
the Washington department of fish and wildlife, or report
harvest information on the department's internet reporting
system. Hunters failing to comply with reporting requirements
will be ineligible to participate in the 2008-09 snow goose
season.
It is unlawful to discharge a firearm for the purpose of
hunting waterfowl within 100 feet of any paved public road on
Fir Island in Skagit County. While hunting snow geese on Fir
Island, if a hunter is convicted of 1) trespass, 2) shooting
from, across, or along the maintained part of any public
highway, 3) discharging a firearm for the purpose of hunting
waterfowl within 100 feet of any paved public road on Fir
Island in Skagit County, or 4) exceeding the daily bag limit
for snow geese, written authorization will be invalidated for
the remainder of the 2007-08 snow goose season and an
authorization will not be issued for the 2008-09 snow goose
season.
QUALITY HUNTING AREAS IN GOOSE MANAGEMENT AREA 1.
Hunters possessing written authorization to hunt snow geese in
Goose Management Area 1 can apply for a special authorization
to access private lands around Fir Island enrolled in a new
quality snow goose hunting program. Hunters must apply for
special authorization to hunt on these special areas by
September 28, 2007, using the department's internet or mail
application systems. A random drawing will select hunters for
participation, and special hunt authorizations will be mailed
prior to the season. Up to 3 individuals possessing snow
goose authorizations can hunt with the successful applicant on
each hunt day. Successful applicants must check in with the
WDFW hunt coordinator at least one week prior to their first
scheduled hunting day and all hunters must hunt over decoys. Special authorizations are not valid for commercial uses. Authorizations are valid for one week (only on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) during the period
November 3, 2007 - January 27, 2008, and only on private lands
specified by the WDFW hunt coordinator. Hunters will be
assigned at random to private farms participating in the
program.
Goose Management Area 2A
Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties, and that part of Clark County
north of the Washougal River.
Open in all areas except Ridgefield NWR from 8 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Nov. 10-25,
2007 and Dec. 5, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008. Ridgefield NWR open
from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
only, Nov. 13-24, 2007 and Dec. 6, 2007 - Jan. 19, 2008,
except closed Nov. 22 and Dec. 25, 2007, and Jan. 1, 2008.
Bag limits for Goose Management Area 2A:
Daily bag limit: 4 geese, to include not more than 1 dusky Canada goose and 2 cackling geese.
Possession limit: 8 geese, to include not more than 1 dusky
Canada goose and 4 cackling geese.
Season limit: 1 dusky Canada goose.
Goose Management Area 2B
Pacific County.
Open from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays and Wednesdays only,
Oct. 13, 2007 - Jan. 12, 2008.
Bag limits for Goose Management Area 2B:
Daily bag limit: 4 geese, to include not more than 1 dusky Canada goose, 1 Aleutian goose, and 2 cackling geese.
Possession limit: 8 geese, to include not more than 1 dusky Canada goose, 2 Aleutian geese, and 4 cackling geese.
Season limit: 1 dusky Canada goose.
Special Provisions for Goose Management Areas 2A and 2B:
A dusky Canada goose is defined as a dark-breasted (as shown
in the Munsell color chart 10 YR, 5 or less) Canada goose with
a culmen (bill) length of 40-50 mm. A cackling goose is
defined as a goose with a culmen (bill) length of 32 mm or
less.
The Canada goose season for Goose Management Areas 2A and 2B
will be closed early if dusky Canada goose harvests exceed
area quotas which collectively total 80 geese. The fish and
wildlife commission has authorized the director to implement
emergency area closures in accordance with the following
quotas: A total of 80 duskys, to be distributed 15 for Zone 1
(Ridgefield NWR); 25 for Zone 2 (Cowlitz County south of the
Kalama River); 20 for Zone 3 (Clark County except Ridgefield
NWR); 10 for Zone 4 (Cowlitz County north of the Kalama River
and Wahkiakum County); and 10 for Zone 5 (Pacific County).
Quotas may be shifted to other zones during the season to
optimize use of the statewide quota and minimize depredation.
Hunting is only permitted by written authorization from the
Washington department of fish and wildlife. New hunters and
those who did not maintain a valid 2006-07 authorization must
review goose identification training materials and score a
minimum of 80% on a goose identification test to receive
written authorization. Hunters who fail a test must wait 28
days before retesting, and will not be issued a reciprocal
authorization until that time.
With written authorization, hunters will receive a harvest
report. Hunters must carry the authorization card and harvest
report while hunting. Immediately after taking a Canada goose
(dusky, lesser/Taverner, cackling, or other subspecies) into
possession, hunters must record in ink the information
required on the harvest report. Hunters must go directly to
the nearest check station and have geese tagged when leaving a
hunt site, before 6:00 p.m. If a hunter takes the season bag
limit of one dusky Canada goose or does not comply with
requirements listed above regarding checking of birds and
recording harvest on the harvest report, written authorization
will be invalidated and the hunter will not be able to hunt
Canada geese in Goose Management Areas 2A and 2B for the
remainder of the season and the special late Canada goose
season. It is unlawful to fail to comply with all provisions
listed above for Goose Management Areas 2A and 2B.
Special Late Canada Goose Season for Goose Management Area 2A:
Open to Washington department of fish and wildlife advanced
hunter education (AHE) program graduates and youth hunters (15
years of age or under, who are accompanied by an AHE hunter)
possessing a valid 2007-08 southwest Washington Canada goose
hunting authorization, in areas with goose damage in Goose
Management Area 2A on the following days, from 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.:
Saturdays and Wednesdays only, Feb. 2 - Mar. 5, 2008.
Daily bag limit: 4 Canada geese, to include not more than 1
dusky Canada goose, and 2 cackling geese.
Possession limit: 8 Canada geese, to include not more than 1 dusky Canada goose, and 4 cackling geese.
Season limit: 1 dusky Canada goose.
A dusky Canada goose is defined as a dark-breasted Canada
goose (as shown in the Munsell color chart 10 YR, 5 or less)
with a culmen (bill) length of 40-50 mm. A cackling goose is
defined as a goose with a culmen (bill) length of 32 mm or
less.
Hunters qualifying for the season will be placed on a list for
participation in this hunt. Washington department of fish and
wildlife will assist landowners with contacting qualified
hunters to participate in damage control hunts on specific
lands incurring goose damage. Participation in this hunt will
depend on the level of damage experienced by landowners. The
special late Canada goose season will be closed by emergency
action if the harvest of dusky Canada geese exceeds 85 for the
regular and late seasons. All provisions listed above for
Goose Management Area 2A regarding written authorization,
harvest reporting, and checking requirements also apply to the
special late season; except hunters must confirm their
participation at least 24 hours in advance by calling the
goose hunting hotline (listed on hunting authorization), and
hunters must check out by 5:00 p.m. on each hunt day
regardless of success. It is unlawful to fail to comply with
all provisions listed above for the special late season in
Goose Management Area 2A.
Goose Management Area 3
Includes all parts of Western Washington not included in Goose
Management Areas 1, 2A, and 2B.
Oct. 13-25, 2007 and Nov. 3, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008.
Daily bag limit: 4 geese.
Possession limit: 8 geese.
Eastern Washington Goose Seasons
Goose Management Area 4
Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas,
Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane, and Walla Walla counties.
Oct. 13-15, 2007, and Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only
during Oct. 20, 2007 - Jan. 20, 2008; Nov. 12, 22, and 23,
2007; Dec. 24, 25, 27, and 28, 2007; January 1, 2008; and
every day Jan. 21-27, 2008.
Goose Management Area 5
Includes all parts of Eastern Washington not included in Goose
Management Area 4.
Oct. 13-15, 2007, every day from Oct. 20, 2007 - Jan. 27,
2008.
Bag limits for all Eastern Washington Goose Management Areas:
Daily bag limit: 4 geese.
Possession limit: 8 geese.
BRANT
Open in Skagit County only on the following dates:
Jan. 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, and 27, 2008.
If the 2007-08 preseason brant population in Skagit County is
below 6,000 (as determined by the early January survey), the
brant season in Skagit County will be canceled.
Open in Pacific County only on the following dates:
Jan. 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, and 20, 2008.
WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED:
All hunters participating in this season are required to
obtain a written authorization and harvest report from the
Washington department of fish and wildlife. Hunters who did
not possess a 2006-07 authorization must submit an application
form to WDFW (forms available at Washington department of fish
and wildlife regional offices).
Immediately after taking a brant into possession, hunters must
record in ink the information required on the harvest report. Return of the harvest report is mandatory. By February 15,
2008, hunters must return the harvest report to the Washington
department of fish and wildlife, or report harvest information
on the department's internet reporting system. Hunters
failing to comply with reporting requirements will be
ineligible to participate in the 2008-09 brant season.
Bag limits for Skagit and Pacific counties:
Daily bag limit: 2 brant.
Possession limit: 4 brant.
SWANS
Season closed statewide.
FALCONRY SEASONS
DUCKS, COOTS, AND SNIPE (Falconry)
(Bag limits include geese and mourning doves.)
Oct. 13-17, 2007 and Oct. 20, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008 statewide.
Daily bag limit: 3, straight or mixed bag with geese and
mourning doves during established seasons.
Possession limit: 6, straight or mixed bag with geese and
mourning doves during established seasons.
GEESE (Falconry)
(Bag limits include ducks, coot, snipe, and mourning doves.)
Goose Management Area 1: Oct. 20, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008 for
snow, Ross', or blue geese. Oct. 13-25, 2007 and Nov. 3, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008 for other geese.
Goose Management Area 2A: Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays
only, Nov. 10-25, 2007 and Dec. 5, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008.
Goose Management Area 2B: Wednesdays and Saturdays only, Oct.
13, 2007 - Jan. 12, 2008.
Goose Management Areas 3, 4, and 5: Oct. 13-15, 2007 and Nov.
3, 2007 - Jan. 27, 2008.
Daily bag limit for all areas: 3 geese (except brant),
straight or mixed bag with ducks, coots, snipe, and mourning
doves during established seasons.
Possession limit for all areas: 6 geese (except brant),
straight or mixed bag with ducks, coots, snipe, and mourning
doves during established seasons.
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OTS-9809.1
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
| WAC 232-28-430 | 2006-07 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. |