WSR 07-17-055

PERMANENT RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Order 07-62A -- Filed August 10, 2007, 10:47 a.m. , effective September 10, 2007 ]


     Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.

     Purpose: Correction: Amendment to WAC 232-28-353 2006 Deer special permits, was filed incorrectly.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 232-28-353.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 07-03-181 on January 24, 2007.

     Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: WAC 232-28-353 Deer special permits.

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

     Under Modern Firearm:

Change the year in the title from 2006 to 2007.
Adjust calendar dates for special permit hunts as necessary to maintain proper opening dates and coordinate with general seasons.
Remove the Couse hunt because of low fawn production the past couple of years.
The following permit decreases are the result of low fawn production in the past couple of years.
- Blue Creek from 150 to 100 permits.
- Dayton A from 250 to 150 permits.
The following permit increases are the result of improved buck/doe ratios.
- Chiwawa from 30 to 38 permits.
- Entiat A from 50 to 65 permits.
- Big Bend from 100 to 150 permits.
Remove the following hunts because of higher winter mortality over the past two years.
Naneum A, Teanaway A, Taneum A, Nile A, Cowiche A.
The following hunt names are adjusted to maintain proper hunt order:
- Naneum B to Naneum A, Teanaway B to Teanaway A, and Cowiche B to Cowiche A.
The following permit decreases are the result of higher winter mortality over the past two years.
- Badger from 50 to 15 permits.
- Naneum A from 24 to 17 permits.
- Quilomene A from 24 to 15 permits.
- Teanaway A from 24 to 19 permits.
- L.T. Murray from 24 to 18 permits.
- Bethel A from 10 to 5 permits.
- Cowiche A from 15 to 10 permits.
The following permit increases are to address damage complaints and high deer numbers.
- Mission B from 150 to 210 permits.
- St. Andrews from 75 to 115 permits.
- Alkali A from 73 to 75 permits.
- Kahlotus from 50 to 75 permits.
Add the following hunts because of increased deer numbers.
- Washougal A, Oct. 13-31, Any deer, GMU 568, and 10 permits.
- Skokomish A, Oct. 13-31, Any deer, GMU 636, and 20 permits.
- Mashel A, Oct. 13-31, Any deer, GMU 654, and 40 permits.
Decreases the number of permits for Capitol Peak A from 30 to 15 because lower deer numbers.
Under modern firearm, change Quilomene A from Any buck to 3 pt. min. The fish and wildlife commission made this change in response to public testimony.
     Under Muzzleloader:

Add the following hunts because of healthy deer population levels.
- Whitcomb B, Sept. 16-21, Antlerless, Deer Area 3071, and 7 permits.
- Whitcomb C, Sept. 24-Oct. 5, Any deer, Deer Area 3071, and 7 permits.
- Paterson B, Sept. 16-21, Antlerless, Deer Area 3072, and 10 permits.
- Paterson C, Sept. 24-Oct. 5, Any deer, Deer Area 3072, and 10 permits.
- Washougal B, Oct. 6-12, Any deer, GMU 568, and 10 permits.
Remove the following hunts because of higher winter mortality over the past two years.
- Couse B, Teanaway C, Manastash A, and Cowiche C.
The following hunt names are adjusted to maintain proper hunt order:
- Naneum C to Naneum B, Teanaway D to Teanaway C.
Delete Entiat G. The fish and wildlife commission made this change in response to public testimony.
Adjust calendar dates for special permit hunts as necessary to maintain proper opening dates and coordinate with general seasons.
Reduce the number of permits in Moses Coulee B from 150 to 100 permits due to lower deer numbers.
Reduce the number of permits in Naneum B, Quilomene B, Teanaway D, and L. T. Murray B from 3 to 2 permits due to allocation formula adjustments.
Reduce the number of permits in Desert C from 3 to 2 permits. The fish and wildlife commission made this change in response to public testimony.
The following permit increases are the result of healthy deer population levels.
- Chiwawa C from 50 to 70 permits.
- Entiat B from 10 to 13 permits.
- Swakane B from 25 to 35 permits.
- Mission C from 30 to 45 permits.
- Alkali C from 10 to 11 permits.
- Whitcomb A from 5 to 7 permits.
- Paterson A from 5 to 10 permits.
- Paterson B, Sept. 16-21, Antlerless, Deer Area 3072, and 10 permits.
- Paterson C, Sept. 24-Oct. 5, Any deer, Deer Area 3072, and 10 permits.
- Washougal B, Oct. 6-12, Any deer, GMU 568, and 10 permits.
Change Quilomene B from Any buck to 3 pt. min. The fish and wildlife commission made this change in response to public testimony.
     Under Archery Only Deer Permit Hunts:

The following hunt names are adjusted to maintain proper hunt order:
- Entiat C to Entiat B, Entiat D to Entiat C, Naneum D to Naneum C.
Adjust calendar dates for special permit hunts as necessary to maintain proper opening dates and coordinate with general seasons.
Change Naneum C from Any deer to Any buck because of higher winter mortality rates.
Change Quilomene C from Any buck to 3 pt. min. The Fish and Wildlife Commission made this change in response to public testimony.
Decrease the number of permits in Naneum C from 20 to 13 permits and Quilomene C from 20 to 12 permits due to higher winter mortality rates over the past few years.
Increase the number of permits for Chiwawa from 19 to 27 as the result of a healthy deer population.
Decrease the number of permits in Desert D from 14 to 12 permits. This is updated information from the special permit allocation process.
Increase the number of permits in Alkali E from 91 to 99 permits. This is updated information from the special permit allocation process.
     Under Special Modern Firearm Deer Permit Hunts for Hunters 65 or older:

Remove the following hunts because higher winter mortality rates.
- Quilomene D, Manastash B, Umtanum A, and Bethel B.
The following hunt names are adjusted to maintain proper hunt order:
- Teanaway E to Teanaway D and Entiat D to Entiat E.
Adjust calendar dates for special permit hunts as necessary to maintain proper opening dates and coordinate with general seasons.
The following permit decreases are the result because higher winter mortality rates.
- Teanaway D from 20 to 13 permits.
- L.T. Murray C from 20 to 6 permits.
- Palisades A from 15 to 10 permits.
The following permit increases are the result of healthy deer populations and to provide more recreational opportunity.
- Wannacut B, Pogue B, and Bridgeport A from 15 to 20 permits.
- Sinlahekin C, Gardner B, Chiliwist B, and Alta B from 15 to 25 permits.
- Chewuch B and Pearrygin B from 15 to 35 permits.
- Chiwawa E, Entiat E, Swakane C, and Mission D from 10 to 15.
Change the name of Washougal A to Washougal C.
     Under Disabled Hunter Deer Permits:

Remove the hunt called Quilomene E, Manastash C, Umtanum B, and Nile B due to higher winter mortality rates.
Change the names of Entiat E to Entiat F and Washougal B to Washougal D to maintain proper hunt order.
Adjust calendar dates for special permit hunts as necessary to maintain proper opening dates and coordinate with general seasons.
The following permit increases are the result of a healthy deer population and to provide more recreational opportunity for seniors.
- Wannacut C and Pogue C from 15 to 20 permits.
- Sinlahekin D, Gardner C, Chiliwist C, Alta C, Entiat F, and Mission E from 15 to 25 permits.
- Chewuch C and Pearrygin C from 15 to 35 permits.
- Chiwawa F and Bridgeport B from 10 to 15 permits.
Decrease the number of permits for Palisades B from 10 to 5 permits because of lower deer numbers.
     Under Youth Special Deer Permit Hunts – Modern Firearm:

Remove the following hunts because of high winter mortality. Naneum F, Quilomene F, Manastash D, Umtanum C, and Cowiche D.
Change the name of Entiat F to Entiat G and Washougal C to Washougal E to maintain proper hunt order.
Adjust calendar dates for special permit hunts as necessary to maintain proper opening dates and coordinate with general seasons.
The following permit decreases are the result of shifting opportunity to seniors.
- Wannacut D and Pogue D from 50 to 40 permits.
- Sinlahekin E and Chiliwist D from 100 to 80 permits.
- Chewuch D and Pearrygin D from 175 to 135 permits.
- Gardner D from 65 to 50 permits.
- Pogue D from 50 to 40 permits.
- Chiliwist D from 100 to 80 permits.
- Alta D from 110 to 90 permits.
- Palisades C from 100 to 50 permits.
- Desert E from 10 to 2 permits.
The following permit increases are the result of healthy deer populations and to provide more recreational opportunity.
- Chiwawa G from 60 to 85 permits.
- Entiat G from 40 to 55 permits.
- Swakane D from 20 to 30 permits.
- Mission F from 150 to 210 permits.
- Bridgeport C from 125 to 175 permits.
     Under Youth Special Permits – Muzzleloader:

Change of names of Mission F to Mission G, Whitcomb B to Whitcomb D to maintain proper hunt order.
Adjust calendar dates for special permit hunts as necessary to maintain proper opening dates and coordinate with general seasons.
Increase the number of permits for Whitcomb D from 5 to 7, Paterson D from 5 to 10.
Decrease the number of permits for Desert F from 10 to 2 permits.
     Under Youth Special Permits – Archery:

Adjust calendar dates for special permit hunts as necessary to maintain proper opening dates and coordinate with general seasons.
Decrease the number of permits for Desert G from 10 to 2 permits.
     Under Special Deer Permits – Second Deer Tag.

Change Mica Peak B from "Restricted to general..." to "Modern Firearm and Archery General Season Only" because there is no muzzleloader season in this unit.
Change the closing date for Methow from Oct. 21 to Oct. 12 to correct an error.
Increase the number of permits for Northeast from 200 to 400 permits and Methow from 20 to 50 permits to increase opportunity consistent with population levels.
     Under Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits:

Add Region 2, Any white-tailed deer, GMUs 204-215 and 2 permits, and increase Region 5 from 2 to 6 permits to add incentives for instructors consistent with SHB 2372.

     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 0, Amended 1, 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: April 7, 2007.

Susan Yeager

for Jerry Gutzwiler, Chair

Fish and Wildlife Commission


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 06-92, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06)

WAC 232-28-353   ((2006)) 2007 Deer special permits.  


SPECIAL DEER PERMIT HUNTING SEASONS

(Open to Permit Holders Only)

Hunters must purchase a deer 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 archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm permit hunts. 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 Boundary Description Permits
Modern Firearm Deer Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm deer tag holders may apply.)
Sherman Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 101 75
Kelly Hill Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 & Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 105 150
Douglas Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 & Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 108 300
Aladdin A Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 & Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 111 75
Aladdin B Nov. ((22-26)) 21-25 Whitetail, any buck GMU 111 50
Selkirk Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 & Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 113 50
49 Degrees North Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 & Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 117 350
Huckleberry A Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 & Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 121 600
Mt. Spokane A Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 & Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 124 400
Mica Peak A Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 127 150
Cheney A Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 130 200
Roosevelt Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 133 200
Harrington Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 136 125
Steptoe Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 & Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Antlerless GMU 139 300
Almota A Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 & Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Antlerless GMU 142 100
Palouse Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. GMUs 127-142 625
Mayview A Nov. 1-12 Antlerless GMU 145 50
Prescott A Nov. 1-12 Antlerless GMU 149 50
Blue Creek Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 154 ((150)) 100
Dayton A Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 162 ((250)) 150
Dayton B Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Antlerless Deer Area 1010 75
Marengo Nov. 1-12 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 163 75
Peola Nov. 1-12 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 178 50
Blue Mtns. Foothills A Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162-166 100
Blue Mtns. Foothills B Nov. ((6)) 5-19 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 145, 172-181 50
((Couse Nov. 1-12 Antlerless GMU 181 50))
East Okanogan A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMU 204 50
East Okanogan B Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 204 ((75)) 100
West Okanogan A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMUs 218-242 100
West Okanogan B Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Whitetail, antlerless GMUs 218-242 ((75)) 100
Sinlahekin A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMU 215 50
Sinlahekin B Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 215 75
Chewuch A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 218 20
Pearrygin A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 224 20
Gardner A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 231 15
Pogue A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 233 15
Chiliwist A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 239 15
Alta A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 242 15
Manson Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 243 5
Chiwawa A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 245 ((30)) 38
Slide Ridge A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 246 20
Entiat A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 247 ((50)) 65
Big Bend A Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 248 ((100)) 150
Swakane A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 250 40
Mission A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 251 35
Mission B Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Antlerless GMU 251 ((150)) 210
St. Andrews Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 254 ((75)) 115
Foster Creek A Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 260 75
Foster Creek B Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 260 75
Withrow A Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 262 50
Badger Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 266 ((50)) 15
Ritzville A Nov. 1-18 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 284 5
Desert A Nov. 1-12 Any deer GMU 290 15
Desert B Nov. ((27)) 26 - Dec. ((3)) 2 Antlerless GMU 290 75
((Naneum A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 328 100))
Naneum ((B)) A Nov. ((13-19)) 12-18 Any buck GMU 328 ((24)) 17
Quilomene A Nov. ((6-19)) 5-18 ((Any buck)) 3 pt. min. GMU 329 ((24)) 15
((Teanaway A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 335 100))
Teanaway ((B)) A Nov. ((13-19)) 12-18 Any buck GMU 335 ((24)) 19
((Taneum A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 336 75))
L.T. Murray A Nov. ((13-19)) 12-18 Any buck GMUs 336, 340 ((24)) 18
((Nile A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 352 10))
Bethel A Nov. ((6-19)) 5-18 Any buck GMU 360 ((10)) 15
((Cowiche A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 368 50))
Cowiche ((B)) A Nov. ((6-19)) 5-18 Any buck GMU 368 ((15)) 10
Alkali A Nov. ((18-26)) 17-25 Any buck GMU 371 ((73)) 75
Alkali B Nov. ((18-26)) 17-25 Antlerless GMU 371 70
Kahlotus A Dec. ((10-16)) 9-15 Antlerless GMU 381 ((50)) 75
East Klickitat A Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 45
Grayback A Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 55
Grayback B Nov. ((16-19)) 15-18 3 pt. min. GMU 388 50
Sauk Nov. 13-16 2 pt. min. GMU 437 25
Stillaguamish Nov. 13-16 Any buck GMU 448 10
Snoqualmie Nov. 13-16 Any buck GMU 460 25
Green River A Oct. ((28)) 27 - Nov. ((3)) 2 Any buck GMU 485 10
Lincoln A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 501 40
Stella A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 504 35
Mossyrock A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 505 85
Stormking A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 510 30
South Rainier A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 513 30
Packwood A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 516 50
Winston A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 520 50
Yale A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 554 15
Coweeman A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 550 20
Toutle A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 556 25
Lewis River A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 560 35
Washougal A Oct. 13-31 Any deer GMU 568 10
Siouxon A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 572 35
Wind River A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 10
Wind River B Nov. ((16-19)) 15-18 2 pt. min. GMU 574 40
West Klickitat A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 30
West Klickitat B Nov. ((16-19)) 15-18 2 pt. min GMU 578 40
Pysht Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 603 15
Olympic A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 621 35
Kitsap Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 627 20
Skokomish A Oct. 13-31 Any deer GMU 636 20
Wynoochee A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 648 110
Wynoochee B Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 648 10
Satsop A Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 651 10
Mashel A Oct. 13-31 Any deer GMU 654 40
North River A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 658 70
Minot Peak Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 660 20
Capitol Peak A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 663 ((30)) 15
Capitol Peak B Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 663 10
Deschutes Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 666 80
Skookumchuck A Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 667 20
Skookumchuck B Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 667 10
Muzzleloader Only Deer Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader tag holders may apply.)
Green Bluff Dec. ((10)) 9-31 Whitetail, antlerless That portion of GMU 124 east of Hwy 2 90
Mayview B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 145 25
Prescott B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 149 25
Blue Mtns. Foothills C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162, 166 60
((Couse B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 181 25))
Wannacut A ((Nov. 1-18)) Oct. 6-12 Antlerless GMU 209 50
Chiwawa B Nov. 19-30 Any deer GMU 245 3
Chiwawa C Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 245 ((50)) 70
Swakane B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 250 ((25)) 35
Mission C Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 251 ((30)) 45
Foster Creek C Dec. 1-31 Antlerless GMU 260 100
Moses Coulee A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 269 20
Moses Coulee B Dec. 1-31 Antlerless GMU 269 ((150)) 100
Ritzville B Nov. 19-30 Mule deer, 3 pt. min. or antlerless; any white-tailed deer GMU 284 5
Benge A Dec. 1-15 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20
Lakeview A Nov. 1-18 Antlerless Deer Area 2011 10
Desert C Oct. 25-31 Any deer GMU 290 ((3)) 2
Naneum ((C)) B Nov. ((6-12)) 5-11 Any buck GMU 328 ((3)) 2
Quilomene B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 ((Any buck)) 3 pt. min. GMU 329 ((3)) 2
((Teanaway C Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 335 50))
Teanaway ((D)) C Nov. ((6-12)) 5-11 Any buck GMU 335 ((3)) 2
((Manastash A Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 340 50))
L.T. Murray B Nov. ((6-12)) 5-11 Any buck GMUs 336, 340 ((3)) 2
((Cowiche C Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 368 50))
Alkali C Dec. ((3-10)) 1-8 Any buck GMU 371 ((10)) 11
Alkali D Dec. ((3-10)) 1-8 Antlerless GMU 371 15
Whitcomb A Sept. ((18-24)) 10-15 Antlerless Deer Area 3071 ((5)) 7
Whitcomb B Sept. 16-21 Antlerless Deer Area 3071 7
Whitcomb C Sept. 24 - Oct. 5 Any deer Deer Area 3071 7
Paterson A Sept. 18-24 Antlerless Deer Area 3072 ((5)) 10
Paterson B Sept. 16-21 Antlerless Deer Area 3072 10
Paterson C Sept. 24 - Oct. 5 Any deer Deer Area 3072 10
Kahlotus B Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 381 25
East Klickitat B Nov. ((20)) 21-30 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 20
Grayback C Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 10
West Klickitat C Dec. 1-15 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 30
Mossyrock B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 505 10
Stormking B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 510 5
South Rainier B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 513 5
Packwood B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 516 5
Winston B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 520 5
Coweeman B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 550 30
Yale B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 554 2
Toutle B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 556 3
Lewis River B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 560 5
Washougal B Oct. 6-12 Any deer GMU 568 10
Siouxon B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 572 5
Wind River C Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 1
Olympic B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 621 20
North River B Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Any deer GMU 658 5
Archery Only Deer Permit Hunts (Only archery deer tag holders may apply.)
Chiwawa D Dec. 1-12 Any deer GMU 245 ((19)) 27
Entiat B Nov. 20-29 Any deer GMU 247 160
Entiat C Nov. 30 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 247 150
Big Bend B Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 248 10
Desert D Nov. 13-26 Any deer GMU 290 ((14)) 12
Naneum ((D)) C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any ((deer)) buck GMU 328 ((20)) 13
Quilomene C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 ((Any deer)) 3 pt. min. GMU 329 ((20)) 12
Teanaway ((E)) D Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any ((deer)) buck GMU 335 ((20)) 13
L.T. Murray C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any ((deer)) buck GMUs 336, 340 ((20)) 6
Alkali E Dec. ((10-24)) 9-25 Any deer GMU 371 ((91)) 99
Special Modern Firearm Deer Permit Hunts for Hunters 65 or older
Blue Mtns. Foothills D Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMUs 145, 149 30
East Okanogan C Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 204 15
Wannacut B Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 209 ((15)) 20
Sinlahekin C Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 215 ((15)) 25
Chewuch B Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 218 ((15)) 35
Pearrygin B Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 224 ((15)) 35
Gardner B Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 231 ((15)) 25
Pogue B Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 233 ((15)) 20
Chiliwist B Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 239 ((15)) 25
Alta B Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 242 ((15)) 25
Chiwawa E Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Antlerless GMU 245 ((10)) 15
Entiat ((D)) E Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Antlerless GMU 247 ((10)) 15
Swakane C Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Antlerless GMU 250 ((10)) 15
Mission D Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Any deer GMU 251 ((10)) 15
Bridgeport A Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMUs 248, 260 ((15)) 20
Palisades A Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMUs 266, 269 ((15)) 10
((Quilomene D Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 329 10
Manastash B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 340 25
Umtanum A Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 342 10
Bethel B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 360 10))
Sunnyside A Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 372 15
Horse Heaven Hills A Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 373 10
Kahlotus C Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 381 15
East Klickitat C Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 20
Grayback D Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 10
Lincoln B Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 501 5
Stella B Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 504 5
Mossyrock C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 505 15
Stormking C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 510 5
South Rainier C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 513 5
Packwood C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 516 5
Winston C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 520 5
Yale C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 554 5
Toutle C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 556 10
Lewis River C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 560 5
Washougal ((A)) C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 568 10
Siouxon C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 572 5
Wind River D Oct. ((14)) 13-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 2
West Klickitat D Oct. ((14)) 13-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 5
Copalis Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 642 20
North River C Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 658 10
Williams Creek Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 673 20
Disabled Hunter Deer Permits (Hunters must use method/weapon listed on their tag. All weapon types may apply unless otherwise noted.)
East Okanogan D Restricted to general early season by tag choice Antlerless GMU 204 15
Wannacut C Antlerless GMU 209 ((15)) 20
Sinlahekin D Antlerless GMU 215 ((15)) 25
Chewuch C Antlerless GMU 218 ((15)) 35
Pearrygin C Antlerless GMU 224 ((15)) 35
Gardner C Antlerless GMU 231 ((15)) 25
Pogue C Antlerless GMU 233 ((15)) 20
Chiliwist C Antlerless GMU 239 ((15)) 25
Alta C Antlerless GMU 242 ((15)) 25
Chiwawa F Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 245 ((10)) 15
Entiat ((E)) F Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 247 ((15)) 25
Mission E Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Any deer, modern firearm only GMU 251 ((15)) 25
Bridge Port B Restricted to general early season by tag choice Any deer GMUs 248, 260 ((10)) 15
Palisades B Any deer GMUs 266, 269 ((10)) 5
((Quilomene E Nov. 6-19 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 329 5
Manastash C Oct. 14-22 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 340 10
Umtanum B Nov. 6-19 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 342 5
Nile B Restricted to general early season by tag choice Antlerless GMU 352 10))
Sunnyside B Restricted to general early ((seson)) season by tag choice

Antlerless GMU 372 10
Kahlotus D Antlerless GMU 381 10
East Klickitat D 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 20
Grayback E 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 10
Green River B Oct. ((28)) 27 - Nov. ((5)) 2 Any deer, modern firearm only GMU 485 5
Lincoln C Restricted to general early season by tag choice Any deer GMU 501 3
Stella C Any deer GMU 504 3
Mossyrock D Any deer GMU 505 5
Stormking D Any deer GMU 510 3
South Rainier D Any deer GMU 513 3
Packwood D Any deer GMU 516 3
Winston D Any deer GMU 520 3
Yale D Any deer GMU 554 3
Toutle D Any deer GMU 556 5
Lewis River D Any deer GMU 560 2
Washougal ((B)) D Any deer GMU 568 ((2)) 10
Siouxon D Any deer GMU 572 3
Wind River E 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 1
West Klickitat E 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 3
Capitol Peak C Any deer GMU 663 30
Skookumchuck C Any deer GMU 667 30
North River D Any deer GMU 658 5
Youth Special Deer Permit Hunts (Must be eligible for the youth hunting license and accompanied by an adult during the hunt.)
Modern Firearm Only
Blue Mtns. Foothills E Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162-163 40
Blue Mtns. Foothills F Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMUs 145, 172-181 40
East Okanogan E Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 204 70
Wannacut D Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 209 ((50)) 40
Sinlahekin E Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 215 ((100)) 80
Chewuch D Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 218 ((175)) 135
Pearrygin D Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 224 ((175)) 135
Gardner D Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 231 ((65)) 50
Pogue D Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 233 ((50)) 40
Chiliwist D Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 239 ((100)) 80
Alta D Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 242 ((110)) 90
Chiwawa G Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Antlerless GMU 245 ((60)) 85
Entiat ((F)) G Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Antlerless GMU 247 ((40)) 55
Swakane D Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Antlerless GMU 250 ((20)) 30
Mission F Oct. ((14-29)) 13-28 Antlerless GMU 251 ((150)) 210
Bridge Port C Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMUs 248, 260 ((125)) 175
Palisades C Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMUs 266, 269 ((100)) 50
Lakeview C Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Any deer Deer Area 2011 10
Benge B Oct. 23-31 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20
Desert E Sept. ((18 - Oct. 1)) 22-23 Any deer GMU 290 ((10)) 2
((Naneum F Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 328 50
Quilomene F Nov. 6-19 Antlerless GMU 329 50
Manastash D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 340 100
Umtanum C Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 342 25
Cowiche D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 368 50))
Horse Heaven Hills B Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 373 10
Kahlotus E Oct. ((14-22)) 13-21 Antlerless GMU 381 20
Grayback F Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 Any deer GMU 388 20
East Klickitat E Oct. ((14-27)) 13-26 Any deer GMU 382 30
Green River C Oct. ((28)) 27 - Nov. ((3)) 2 Antlerless GMU 485 5
Lincoln D Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 501 10
Stella D Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 504 10
Mossyrock E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 505 10
Stormking E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 510 10
South Rainier E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 513 10
Packwood E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 516 10
Winston E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 520 10
Yale E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 554 10
Toutle E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 556 60
Lewis River E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 560 10
Washougal ((C)) E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 568 10
Siouxon E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 572 10
Wind River F Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 574 15
West Klickitat F Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 578 15
Satsop B Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 651 10
Skookumchuck D Oct. ((7)) 6-31 Any deer GMU 667 60
North River E Oct. ((14)) 13-31 Any deer GMU 658 10
Youth Special Deer Permit Hunts (Must be eligible for the youth hunting license and accompanied by an adult during the hunt.)
Muzzleloader Only
East Okanogan F Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 204 10
Wannacut E Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 209 10
Pogue E Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 233 10
Chiliwist E Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 239 10
Alta E Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 242 10
Mission ((F)) G Oct. ((7-13)) 1-12 Any deer GMU 251 20
Ritzville C Oct. ((7-13)) 6-12 Antlerless GMU 284 50
Desert F Sept. ((1-15)) 8-9 Any deer GMU 290 ((10)) 2
Whitcomb ((B)) D Sept. ((11-17)) 1-7 Antlerless Deer Area 3071 ((5)) 7
Paterson B Sept. ((11-17)) 1-7 Antlerless Deer Area 3072 ((5)) 10
Youth Special Deer Permit Hunts (Must be eligible for the youth hunting license and be accompanied by an adult during the hunt.)
Archery Only
Desert G ((Oct. 2-15)) Sept. 15-16 Any deer GMU 290 ((10)) 2
Special Deer Permits - Second Deer Tag

These permits are only valid when a second license and tag is purchased. Hunters must use the method/weapon listed on their tag. The second deer license and tag type must be the same tag type as the first one. These 2nd deer special permit hunts will not affect hunters' accumulated points.

Hunt Name Second Tag Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description Permits
Huckleberry B Restricted to general seasons by tag choice Whitetail, antlerless GMU 121 400
Mt. Spokane B Whitetail, antlerless GMU 124 500
Almota B Antlerless GMU 142 100
Mica Peak B Modern firearm and archery general season only Whitetail, antlerless GMU 127 200
Northeast Archery tag required. Any open archery hunt. Must use archery equipment. Whitetail, antlerless GMUs 105, 108, 121, 124 ((200)) 400
Benge C Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20
Lakeview C Jan. 1-30 Antlerless Deer Area 2011 20
Methow Sept. 4 - Oct. 12 Antlerless Deer Area 2012 50
High Prairie Restricted to general early season by tag choice Antlerless Deer Area 3088 50
Shaw Restricted to general seasons by tag choice

Any deer Deer Area 4004 50
Lopez Any deer Deer Area 4005 50
Orcas Any deer Deer Area 4006 50
Decatur Any deer Deer Area 4007 50
Blakely Any deer Deer Area 4008 50
Cypress Any deer Deer Area 4009 50
San Juan Any deer Deer Area 4010 50
Camano Antlerless Deer Area 4011 50
Whidbey Antlerless Deer Area 4012 125
Vashon-Maury Antlerless Deer Area 4013 125
Guemes Antlerless Deer Area 4926 50
Anderson Antlerless Deer Area 6014 50
Advanced Hunter Education (AHE) Master Hunter Special Deer Permit Hunts: Only AHE master hunters may apply; antlerless only hunts will not affect accumulated points; any weapon may be used.
Lakeview D Dec. 9-31 Antlerless Deer Area 2011 20


Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits
Special deer 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 1 All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit

Any white-tailed deer Any 100 series GMU except GMU 157 2
Region 2 Any white-tailed deer GMUs 204-215 2
Region 2 Any deer GMUs 215-251 1
Region 2 Any deer GMU 290 1
Region 3 Any deer GMUs 335-368, 382, 388 1
Region 4 Any deer Any 400 series GMU except GMU 485 2
Region 5 Legal buck for 500 series GMU of choice or antlerless Any 500 series GMU open for a general deer hunting season or a special deer permit hunting season ((2)) 6
Region 6 Legal buck for GMU of choice GMUs 654, 660, 672, 673, 681 1

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-353, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06.]

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