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

     Purpose: Agency reason for adopting: WAC 232-12-047 Unlawful methods for hunting, rule making was initiated at the request of the hunters who would be governed by those rules.

     WAC 232-12-054 Archery requirements -- Archery special use permits, rule making was initiated at the request of the hunters who would be governed by those rules.

     WAC 232-12-243 Public safety cougar removals, these rule amendments better align the WAC language and actions with the terms used in the RCW authority.

     WAC 232-12-257 Use of decoys and calls, rule making was initiated at the request of the hunters who would be governed by those rules. [Agency did not include this section in their permanent filing.]

     WAC 232-12-264 Baiting of game birds -- Unlawful, these rule amendments facilitate consistent enforcement of state and federal baiting rules by the department and United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

     WAC 232-28-273 2012-2014 Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons and permit quotas, this rule incorporates permit level changes based on the population objectives and harvest criteria in the game management plan (2009).

     WAC 232-28-296 Landowner hunting permits, this rule expands the number of special hunting opportunities available on private lands for hunters, in accordance with fish and wildlife commission policy, by adding two additional cooperators to the landowner hunting permit program.

     WAC 232-28-297 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015 Cougar hunting seasons and regulations, this rule establishes the cougar hunting seasons, hunt areas, and associated harvest guidelines to provide recreational opportunity, while maintaining stable population and age structures equally distributed across the state.

     WAC 232-28-337 Deer and elk area descriptions, these rule amendments allow the commission to distribute hunters in targeted areas to address property damage or achieve harvest objectives at a smaller scale within a game management unit.

     WAC 232-28-342 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015 Small game seasons, these rule amendments provide for the continuation of hunting seasons on small game species to provide recreational opportunity and depredation control.

     WAC 232-28-357 2012-2014 Deer general seasons and definitions, this rule provides recreational deer hunting opportunity, protects deer from overharvest, and helps address deer damage problems through the establishment of 2012-2014 general deer hunting seasons.

     WAC 232-28-358 2012-2014 Elk general seasons and definitions, this rule provides recreational elk hunting opportunity, protects elk from overharvest, and helps address elk damage problems through the establishment of 2012-2014 general elk hunting seasons.

     WAC 232-28-359 2012 Deer special permits, this rule continues to provide recreational deer hunting opportunity, above that offered during general seasons; protects deer from overharvest; and helps minimize agricultural damage.

     WAC 232-28-360 2012 Elk special permits, this rule continues to provide recreational elk hunting opportunity, above that offered during general seasons; protects elk from overharvest; and helps minimize agricultural damage.

     Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 232-28-272, 232-28-287, 232-28-295, 232-28-351, 232-28-352, 232-28-355 and 232-28-356; and amending WAC 232-12-047, 232-12-054, 232-12-243, 232-12-257 [agency did not include this section in their permanent filing], 232-12-264, 232-28-273, 232-28-337, and 232-28-342.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 12-04-098 on February 1, 2012.

     Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: WAC 232-12-047 Unlawful methods for hunting.

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

•	Under subsection (4)(a), we are reversing our draw weight recommendation back to 125 pounds. This change is in response to input from hunters who may have difficulty drawing greater weights and the lethality of 125 pounds.
•	Under subsection (4)(b), we are reversing our bolt weight recommendation back to 350 grains. The reduction in bolt weight is consistent with the 125 draw weight.
•	Under subsection (5), change the sentence to read: "Hunters with disabilities may also use a crossbow during archery seasons with a special use permit as conditioned in WAC 232-12-054." This change was made to clarify the intent of this section.

WAC 232-12-054 Archery requirements -- Archery special use permits.

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

•	Under subsection (1)(b), strike the last four words: "except for illuminated nocks." After considering the information presented and the public input received, the fish and wildlife commission voted against this proposed amendment.
•	The language under subsection (2)(a) was changed to read as follows:

     (2)(a) It is unlawful for any person to hunt big game animals with a bow that does not produce a minimum of 40 pounds of pull measured at twenty-eight inches or ((less)) at full draw ((length)).

     The reason for the change is to clarify that 40 pounds of pull is required at whatever length full draw occurs for a hunter.

WAC 232-12-243 Public safety cougar removals.

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

•

None.

WAC 232-12-257 Use of decoys and calls.

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

•

Under subsection (1), reinstate the word waterfowl, so that the first sentence now reads: "It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl, wild turkeys, or deer with the use of aid of battery-powered or other electronic devices as decoys. After considering the information presented and the public input received, the fish and wildlife commission voted against this proposed amendment.

WAC 232-12-264 Baiting of game birds -- Unlawful.

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

•

None.

WAC 232-28-273 2012-2014 Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons and permit quotas.

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

•	Change the permit level for Cleman Mountain A from 3 to 6; change the permit level for Cleman Mountain B from 2 to 6. The reason is that recent surveys indicate the population has increased.
•	Change the name of the Methow North mountain goat hunt name to "Methow" because the goat hunt area is not just the north Methow area.
•	Change the subpopulations open to goat hunting to:

o	Wolf Creek and West Fork Methow in the Methow hunt.
o	Railroad Creek, Pyramid Mountain, and Box Canyon in the South Lake Chelan hunt.

WAC 232-28-296 Landowner hunting permits.

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

•	Change the number of antlerless elk permits that the Blackrock Ranches LHP provides from 4 to 2. The landowner requested this change based on their management needs and ability to accommodate the hunters.
•	Change the number of permits that the Washington department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) draws for the Blackrock Ranches LHP for antlerless elk from 2 to 1 in two locations in the table. The landowner requested this change based on their management needs and ability to accommodate the hunters.
•	Change the November start dates for the Pine Mountain Ranch LHP for deer and elk from November 2 to November 5 in two locations in the table. This corrects a previous error.
•	Change all references to Grande Ronde Vista to 4-0 Ranch. This change was made at the landowner's request.
•	Change the number of permits and season dates for the Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association LHP for elk to:

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
CPWMA	2	Jan. 1-Mar. 31	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 1	2	Jan. 1-15	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 2	2	Jan. 16-31	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 3	3	Feb. 1-14	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 4	2	Feb. 15-28	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 5	2	Mar. 1-15	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 6	2	Mar. 16-31	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 7	2	Jan. 1-31	Any bull	CPWMA

The landowner requested these changes based on WDFW's recommended reinstatement of the December Master Hunter hunt in this area, their management needs, and ability to accommodate the LHP hunters.

•	The landowner's phone number has also changed. This change reflects the new contact number.
•	Change the number of permits and season dates for the Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association LHP for elk to:

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
CPWMA 1	3	Jan. 1-15	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 2	2	Jan. 16-31	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 3	3	Feb. 1-14	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 4	2	Feb. 15-28	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 5	3	Mar. 1-15	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 6 CPWMA 7	2 1	Mar. 16-31 Jan. 1-31	Antlerless Any Bull	CPWMA CPWMA

	The landowner requested these changes based on WDFW's recommended reinstatement of the December Master Hunter hunt in this area, their management needs, and ability to accommodate the LHP hunters.
•	The landowner's phone number has also changed. This change reflects the new contact number.

WAC 232-28-297 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015 Cougar hunting seasons and regulations.

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

•	Change subsection (2)(b) from:
	"In hunt areas with a harvest guideline, starting January 1st, cougar hunters may hunt cougar from January 1st until the hunt area harvest guideline has been killed or March 31 of the following year, whichever occurs first."
	To:
	"In hunt areas with a harvest guideline, starting January 1st, cougar hunters may hunt cougar from January 1st until the hunt area harvest guideline has been met and the director has closed the cougar late hunting season, or March 31, whichever occurs first." These changes were made to clarify that the season was intended to last three months rather than a year and three months, and that once the harvest guideline was reached the director would close the cougar late hunting season.
•	Under subsection (4)(e), a couple of grammatical edits were made to improve readability and understanding of the rule.

WAC 232-28-337 Deer and elk area descriptions.

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

•	Reinstate the boundary for Elk Area 3068 Klickitat Meadows. Initially the department was proposing dropping the special permit elk hunts that occur in this elk area. That is no longer the case, so the elk area boundary language needs to be retained in order to conduct the special permit hunts.
•	Delete the boundary language for new Deer Area 1016. There was a miscommunication between staff.

WAC 232-28-342 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015 Small game seasons.

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

•	Change the WAC title to read: "Small game and other wildlife seasons and regulations." Rather than create a separate rule for unclassified wildlife regulations, the title was changed to allow the department to retain the rules for coyotes and other unclassified or predatory wildlife.
•	Proposed crow season dates have been changed from Sept. 1, 2012 - Dec. 31, 2013; Sept. 1, 2013 - Dec. 31, 2014; and Sept. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2015 to Sept. 1, 2012 - Dec. 31, 2012; Sept. 1, 2013 - Dec. 31, 2013; and Sept. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2014 to accurately reflect calendar date adjustments.
•	Proposed turkey youth season dates have been changed to April 6-7, 2013, and April 5-6, 2014 to accurately reflect calendar date adjustments.
•	Spring 2012 turkey season dates (April 7-8, 2012, and April 15-May 31, 2012) were inadvertently deleted from the CR-102 and were added back into the draft rule.
•	A new fall permit season has been added for GMU 335 (Teanaway) during Nov. 15 - Dec. 15 in 2012, 2013, and 2014, with 50 permits and a bag limit of 1 turkey (either sex), because of increased turkey numbers in this area.
•	Spring 2012 turkey season dates for hunter education instructor incentive permits (April 15 - May 31, 2012) were inadvertently deleted from the CR-102 and were added back into the draft rule.
•	A senior hunt for pheasants in eastern Washington was added and runs concurrent with the western Washington season. This proposal was inadvertently left out of the initial proposal.
•	Proposed eastern Washington pheasant season closing dates have been changed from Jan. 14, 2013, Jan. 13, 2014, and Jan. 12, 2015, to Jan. 13, 2013, Jan. 12, 2014, and Jan. 11, 2015 to end the seasons on Sundays.
•	The emergency authority of the director is provided in statute and does not need to be repeated in WAC. Therefore, we are deleting this language from the WAC, but will include it in the pamphlet.

WAC 232-28-357 2012-2014 Deer general seasons and definitions.

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

•	Move 157 (Mill Creek Watershed) from the section listing GMUs closed to deer hunting to the section listing the GMUs open only to permit hunting. Special permit hunts are now offered for deer in GMU 157 so the definition change is required.
•	Under modern firearm, both early and late seasons, western Washington black-tailed deer:

o	Move GMU 454 from "any deer" to "any buck." This change corrects an oversight/error.

•	Under modern firearm, late general season, eastern Washington white-tailed deer:

o

Move the hunts specific to Deer Area 1050 and Deer Areas 1060, 1070 and 1080 to the Hunters 65 and over, Disabled or Youth section. These hunts were intended, under the original recommendation from the Region, to give more opportunity to youth hunters, senior hunters, and hunters with disabilities. This change corrects a typographical error.

•	Under Hunters 65 and over, Disabled, or Youth general seasons:

o

For GMUs 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, and 121, restore the 4-day season. For 2012, change the season dates from Oct. 19-21 to Oct. 18-21; for 2013, change the season dates from Oct. 18-20 to Oct. 17-20; and for 2014, change the season dates from Oct. 17-19 to Oct. 16-19. The original recommendation was to reduce these hunts by 1 day, but after further deliberation and public comment, that recommendation was removed.

•	Under early archery general, eastern Washington mule deer:

o	Shift GMUs 162, 163, and 178 from the longer to the shorter early archery time frame. This shift eliminates an overlap between the modern firearm special permit season and the archery general season.

o	Shift GMU 172 from the shorter to the longer early archery time frame. There is no overlap with modern firearm seasons in GMU 172, and therefore, this GMU doesn't need to be included in the shorter time frame.

o	Delete Deer Area 1010 from early archery, eastern Washington mule deer, 3 pt. min. or antlerless. Deer Area 1010 is in GMU 162 and the season does not need to be inconsistent with GMU 162 at this time.

•	Under early archery general, eastern Washington white-tailed deer:

o	Shift GMUs 162, 163, and 178 from the longer to the shorter early archery time frame. This shift eliminates an overlap between the modern firearm special permit season and the archery general season.

o	Delete Deer Area 1010 from early archery, eastern Washington white-tailed deer, 3 pt. min. or antlerless. Deer Area 1010 is in GMU 162 and the season does not need to be inconsistent with GMU 162 at this time.

o	Shift GMU 172 from the shorter to the longer early archery time frame. There is no overlap with modern firearm seasons in GMU 172, and therefore, this GMU doesn't need to be included in the shorter time frame.

•	Under late archery, eastern Washington white-tailed deer:

o	For GMUs 105 and 108, restore the any white-tailed deer season that runs from Nov. 25-Dec. 15. The original recommendation was to reduce the antlerless opportunity to 6 days, but upon further deliberation and public input from a variety of sources, that recommendation was removed.

•	Under early muzzleloader, eastern Washington mule deer:

o	Shift GMU 379 from 3 pt. min. or antlerless to 3 pt. min. Antlerless opportunity was offered in this GMU to mitigate damage complaints. Damage complaints are down and the antlerless harvest is no longer necessary.

WAC 232-28-358 2012-2014 Elk general seasons and definitions.

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

•	Under modern firearm, archery and muzzleloader modify the footnote that pertains to Elk Area 3911 to read as follows:
	** Master Hunters who hunt in Elk Area 3911 may purchase a master hunter, Elk Area 3911, second elk transport tag. Only one (1) antlerless elk may be taken from Elk Area 3911 unless drawn for an antlerless elk special permit. Any legal weapon may be used. Master hunter, Elk Area 3911 second elk transport tags will be valid only for Elk Area 3911 from August 1 - October 26, 2012, August 1 - October 25, 2013, and August 1 - October 24, 2014. All hunters participating in the Elk Area 3911 hunt must wear hunter orange.
	This change more specifically spells out the recommended rules and restrictions that will apply to Master Hunters participating in this hunt.
•	Under modern firearm, eastern Washington:

•

Restore the Dec. 9-31, Master Hunter only hunt in GMUs 127 and 130, but for antlerless elk only. The original recommendation was to eliminate this hunt entirely, but after receiving input from the master hunters the recommendation was changed. The antlerless only hunts recommended are more in keeping with the intent of the master hunter program and dealing with damage issues.

•	Under late archery general seasons:

•	For GMUs 101, 105, 108, 117, 121, 204, 124, 127, 373, and 388, change the date to a standardized start date of Nov. 25. This provides a predictable start and end date for this season. The change also eliminates an overlap between archery and modern firearm special permit hunts.
•	For Master Hunters only, Elk Area 3911, antlerless only, change the dates to Nov. 10-Dec. 16 for 2012; Nov. 9-Dec. 15 for 2013; and Nov. 8-Dec. 14 for 2014. This change corrects a typographical error and makes the season consistent with the modern firearm and muzzleloader seasons, as well as continuing the approach used last year.

•	Under late muzzleloader general seasons:

•	Shift GMU 204 out of the "any elk" season and move it to the "any bull" season. This change corrects a typographical error and is consistent with the changes made in GMU 204 for modern firearm and archery.
•	For Master Hunters only, Elk Area 3911, antlerless only, change the dates to Nov. 10-Dec. 16 for 2012; Nov. 9-Dec. 15 for 2013; and Nov. 8-Dec. 14 for 2014. This change corrects a typographical error and makes the season consistent with the modern firearm and archery seasons, as well as continuing the approach used last year.

WAC 232-28-359 2012 Deer special permits.

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

•	The following Quality mule deer hunt dates have been changed from Nov. 20-24 to Nov. 10-20: Kelly Hill, Douglas, Aladdin, Selkirk, 49 Degrees North, and Huckleberry. The former date was too late for mule deer. Last year hunters were snowed out and mule deer were not accessible for a quality hunt.
•	The following Quality modern firearm special permit hunts have had their permit numbers changed because higher deer numbers allow for more opportunity, or the permit allocation formula calculated different permit numbers from the previous year, or both.

•	Dayton, change from 3 to 5 permits.
•	Tucannon, change from 1 to 2 permits.
•	Sinlahekin, change from 5 to 10 permits.
•	Pogue, change from 15 to 20 permits.
•	Chiwawa, change from 24 to 28 permits.
•	Slide Ridge, change from 9 to 11 permits.
•	Ritzville, change from 10 to 12 permits.
•	Desert, Oct. 27-Nov 4, change from 15 to 17 permits.
•	Desert, Nov. 17-25, change from 4 to 5 permits.
•	Naneum, change from Nov. 15 to 14 permits.

•	The following Quality modern firearm special permit hunts have had their permit numbers changed because higher deer numbers allow for more opportunity, or the permit allocation formula calculated different permit numbers from the previous year, or both.

o	Teanaway, change from 15 to 14 permits.
o	L.T. Murray, change from 2 to 5 permits.
o	Alkali, change from 5 to 6 permits.

•	Under Quality, modern firearm:

o	Change the date for Green River from Nov. 12-18 to Oct. 27-Nov. 2. The hunting dates for Green River are negotiated between the department, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and Tacoma Watershed.

•	The following Quality archery special permit hunts have had their permit numbers changed because higher deer numbers allow for more opportunity, or the permit allocation formula calculated different permit numbers from the previous year, or both.

•	Slide Ridge, change from 2 to 3 permits.
•	Desert, change from 20 to 29 permits.
•	Naneum, change from 8 to 6 permits.
•	Quilomene, change from 9 to 6 permits.
•	Teanaway, change from 13 to 9 permits.

•	The following Quality muzzleloader special permit hunts have had their permit numbers changed because a change in deer numbers changes the level of opportunity, or the permit allocation formula calculated different permit numbers from the previous year, or both.

•	Chiwawa, change from 2 to 3 permits.
•	Mission, change from 17 to 15 permits.
•	Desert, change from 2 to 3 permits.
•	L. T. Murray, change from 2 to 1 permit.
•	Bald Mountain, change from 10 to 2 permits.
•	Quilomene, change from 3 to 6 permits.

•	The following Bucks modern firearm special permit hunt has had its permit number changed because a change in deer numbers changes the level of opportunity, or the permit allocation formula calculated a different permit number from the previous year, or both.

o	Pogue, change from 15 to 20 permits.

•	The following Bucks archery special permit hunt has had its permit number changed because a change in deer numbers changes the level of opportunity, or the permit allocation formula calculated a different permit number from the previous year, or both.

•	Ritzville, change from 5 to 4 permits.

•	Under the Bucks archery category, add Whitcomb, Sept. 10-15, 10 permits and Paterson, Sept. 10-15, 10 permits. These opportunities on these two deer areas are alternated between archery and muzzleloaders annually, per an agreement with United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) who is the primary land manager.
•	The following Bucks muzzleloader special permit hunt has had its permit number changed because a change in deer numbers changes the level of opportunity, or the permit allocation formula calculated a different permit number from the previous year, or both.

o	Ritzville, change from 5 to 1 permit.

•	Under the Bucks muzzleloader category, remove Whitcomb, Sept. 10-15, 10 permits and Paterson, Sept. 10-15, 10 permits. These opportunities on these two Deer Areas are alternated between archery and muzzleloaders annually, per an agreement with USFWS who is the primary land manager.
•	Under the Antlerless modern firearm category, clarify that the Blue Creek, Dayton, and Marengo hunts are specific to white-tailed deer.
•	Under the Antlerless archery category, remove Whitcomb, Sept. 15-23, and Paterson, Sept. 15-23, and add them to the Anterless [Antlerless] muzzleloader category. These opportunities on these two deer areas are alternated between archery and muzzleloaders annually, per an agreement with USFWS who is the primary land manager. Also, change the number of permits for Whitcomb from 7 to 10 to provide additional opportunity.
•	Under the Antlerless muzzleloader category, change the dates on Whitcomb, Sept. 1-9, to Sept. 16-21, and change the permits from 7 to 10. This change was based on landowner input and the need to remove animals more effectively.
•	Under the Antlerless muzzleloader category, change the dates on Paterson, Sept. 1-9, to Sept. 16-21. This change was made based on landowner input.
•	Under the 2nd Deer modern firearm category, change the date from Jan.1-20, 2012 to Jan. 1-20, 2013. This change corrects an oversight of the calendar date adjustments.
•	Under the 2nd Deer modern firearm category, increase the permits for the following hunts. The increase is needed for population control and to help mitigate damage.

o	Steptoe, change from 150 permits to 200 permits.
o	Almota, change from 100 permits to 150 permits.

•	Under Youth, modern firearm, clarify that Tucannon, Oct. 13-21, is for white-tailed antlerless deer only.
•	Under Youth, modern firearm, change the Green River season dates from Nov. 12-18 to Oct. 27-Nov. 2, and change the legal deer from Any buck to Any deer. The hunting dates for Green River are negotiated between the department, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and Tacoma Watershed. The change to Any deer provides more potential opportunity for Youth.
•	Under Youth, modern firearm, change the Skookumchuck, any buck, season dates from Oct. 6-31 to Oct. 6-12. This change corrects a typographical error.
•	Under Senior 65+, modern firearm, change the dates on the following two hunts:

o	Horse Heaven Hills, change from Oct. 15-28, to Oct. 13-26.
o	Kahlotus, change from Oct. 15-23, to Oct. 13-21.

These changes correct an oversight of the calendar date adjustments.

•	Under Senior 65+, modern firearm, delete the Green River hunt. This hunt is alternated each year between the Senior and Hunters with Disabilities categories.
•	Under Hunters with Disabilities, modern firearm, change the dates on the following hunt:

o	Horse Heaven Hills, change from Oct. 15-28 to Oct. 13-26.

•	Under Hunters with Disabilities, add the following hunt:

Green River

Modern

Hunter with Disability

Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Antlerless

GMU 485

5

This hunt is alternated each year between the Senior and Hunters with Disabilities categories.

•	Under the Master Hunters category:

o	For Region 1 Central, change from 10HC permits to 20HC permits.
o	For Region 1 South, change from 10HC permits to 20HC permits.
o	For Region 3, change from Unlimited permits to 20HC permits.
o	Delete the Miller hunt. The removals needed at this location are of a sensitive nature and include a local airport. Region 6 staff determined that using USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services will be the best approach to dealing with this problem.
o	For Region 5, change from Unlimited permits to 20HC permits.
o	For Region 6, change from Unlimited permits to 20HC permits.

The permit changes address concerns expressed by Master Hunters and Enforcement. The date change corrects an oversight of the calendar date adjustments.

•	Under Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits:

o	Reinstate a Region 2 hunt, providing 2 permits for any white-tailed deer in GMUs 204-215. This hunt was dropped in error.

WAC 232-28-360 2012 Elk special permits.

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

•	Under the Quality category:

o	Remove the CPWMA hunt. This hunt appears in the Landowner Hunting Permit WAC and does not need to be in the special permit WAC.
o	Change the date for Prescott from Sept. 21-24 to Sept. 24-28. This change avoids an overlap between modern firearm and archery seasons.
o	Change the number of permits for Prescott, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 2 permits to 4 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the date for Blue Creek from Sept. 21-25 to Sept. 24-28. This change avoids an overlap between modern firearm and archery seasons.
o	Change the number of permits for Blue Creek, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 6 permits to 5 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.

•	Under the Quality modern firearm category:

•	Change the number of permits for Dayton, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 17 permits to 26 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
•	Change the date for Ten Ten from Sept. 21-24 to Sept. 24-28. This change avoids an overlap between modern firearm and archery seasons.
•	Change the number of permits for Ten Ten, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 14 permits to 12 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
•	Change the number of permits for Tucannon, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 13 permits to 14 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
•	Change the number of permits for Wenaha West, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 13 permits to 15 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
•	Change the number of permits for Wenaha East, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 16 permits to 21 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
•	Change the number of permits for Mountain View, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 13 permits to 20 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
•	Change the number of permits for Lick Creek, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 4 permits to 10 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
•	Change the date for Peola from Sept. 21-24 to Sept. 24-28. This change avoids an overlap between modern firearm and archery seasons.
•	Change the number of permits for Peola, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 1 permit to 2 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
•	Change the number of permits for Couse, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 2 permits to 3 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
•	Change the number of permits for Colockum, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 2 permits to 7 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
•	Add GMU 335 to Colockum, Sept. 24-28. This change would make the GMUs open on the September rifle hunt consistent with the other Colockum special permit hunts.
•	Change the number of permits for Little Naches, Oct. 1-10, from 7 permits to 10 permits. This change is the result of more bulls available for harvest based on the February aerial surveys.
•	Move the two modern firearm Margaret hunts from the Quality category to the Bulls category. Because of private land access issues, these hunts no longer meet the criteria for Quality.
•	Change the number of permits for Toutle, Nov. 3-14, from 209 permits to 129 permits. This change is intended to reduce overcrowding during the quality hunt, but still maintain the level of harvest in 2010.

•	Under the Quality archery category:

o	Change the number of permits for Blue Creek, Sept. 1-19, from 4 permits to 3 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Dayton, Sept. 1-19, from 7 permits to 14 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Ten Ten, Sept. 1-19, from 7 permits to 8 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Tucannon, Sept. 1-19, from 7 permits to 8 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Wenaha West, Sept. 1-19, from 4 permits to 5 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Wenaha East, Sept. 1-19, from 6 permits to 11 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Mountain View, Sept. 1-19, from 8 permits to 11 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Lick Creek, Sept. 1-19, from 3 permits to 11 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Colockum, Sept. 4-16, from 2 permits to 6 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Peaches Ridge, Sept. 4-16, from 81 permits to 101 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Observatory, Sept. 4-16, from 89 permits to 130 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Goose Prairie, Sept. 4-16, from 70 permits to 65 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Bethel, Sept. 4-16, from 25 permits to 29 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Rimrock, Sept. 4-16, from 85 permits to 97 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Cowiche, Sept. 4-16, from 11 permits to 19 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Reinstate the Klickitat Meadows, Oct. 11-21, hunt with 1 permit. Region 3 anticipated removing this hunt but upon further deliberation, changed their position.
o	Move the archery Margaret hunt from the Quality category to the Bulls category. Because of private land access issues this hunt no longer meets the criteria of Quality. Change the number of permits for Margaret, Sept. 8-23 and Dec. 1-15, from 23 permits to 29 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula, and at the same time, keeping hunter crowding down.
o	Change the number of permits for Toutle, Sept. 8-23 and Dec. 1-15, from 124 permits to 80 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula, and at the same time, keeping hunter crowding down.

•	Under the Quality muzzleloader category:

o	Change the number of permits for Blue Creek, Oct. 1-12, from 2 permits to 1 permit. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Dayton, Oct. 1-12, from 3 permits to 5 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Ten Ten, Oct. 1-12, from 3 permits to 6 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Wenaha West, Oct. 1-12, from 2 permits to 3 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Wenaha East, Oct. 1-12, from 2 permits to 3 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Mountain View West, Oct. 1-12, from 4 permits to 8 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Lick Creek, Oct. 1-12, from 1 permit to 2 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Peaches Ridge, Oct. 1-10, from 20 permits to 26 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Observatory, Oct. 1-10, from 17 permits to 21 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Goose Prairie, Oct. 1-10, from 13 permits to 15 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Bethel, Oct. 1-10, from 13 permits to 14 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Rimrock, Oct. 1-10, from 17 permits to 13 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Cowiche, Oct. 1-10, from 6 permits to 10 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Reinstate the Klickitat Meadows, Oct. 1-10, hunt with 1 permit. Region 3 anticipated removing this hunt but upon further deliberation, changed their position.
o	Move the muzzleloader Margaret hunt to the Bulls category. Because of private land access issues this hunt no longer meets the criteria for Quality. Change the number of permits for Margaret, Oct. 6-12, from 13 permits to 14 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula, and at the same time, keeping hunter crowding down.
o	Change the number of permits for Toutle, Oct. 6-12, from 46 permits to 28 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula, and at the same time, keeping hunter crowding down.

•	Under the Bull modern firearm category:

o	Change the number of permits for Teanaway, Dec. 17-31, from 8 permits to 10 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Observatory, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 63 permits to 64 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Goose Prairie, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 77 permits to 74 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Bethel, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 61 permits to 63 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Rimrock, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 114 permits to 120 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Cowiche, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, from 17 permits to 22 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Reinstate the Klickitat Meadows, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, hunt with 1 permit. Region 3 anticipated removing this hunt, but upon further deliberation, changed their position.
o	Remove Alkali, Oct. 13-Nov. 2, Any elk, 20 permits. This hunt was converted to an antlerless only hunt.
o	Change the number of permits for Olympic, Nov. 3-14, from 14 permits to 20 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for White River, Nov. 3-14, from 30 permits to 24 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.

•	Under the Bulls, archery category:

o	Change the number of permits for Teanaway, Nov. 21-Dec. 8, from 10 permits to 8 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.
o	Change the number of permits for Skokomish, Sept. 4-16, from 1 permit to 2 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.

•	Under Bulls, muzzleloader category:

o	Change the number of permits for Teanaway, Dec. 9-16, from 6 permits to 16 permits. This change is the result of allocating special permits to the three primary user groups using the permit allocation formula.

•	Under Antlerless, modern firearm category:

o	Add North Half, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, 10 permits. This new hunt is designed to provide limited antlerless opportunity to replace general season either sex opportunity.
o	Add Stevens, Oct. 22-Nov. 4, 10 permits. This new hunt is designed to provide limited antlerless opportunity to replace general season either sex opportunity.
o	Change the first Prescott hunt, Oct. 13-21, to Blue Creek, GMU 154. This corrects an error and prevents duplication of another hunt.
o	For Marengo-Dayton, Oct. 27-Nov. 4, change the Elk Area from 1011 to 1010. This change corrects a typographical error.
o	Change the number of permits for Teanaway, Dec. 17-31, from 50 permits to 30 permits. This change is in response to decreasing antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Taneum, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, from 150 permits to 200 permits. This change is in response to increasing antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Manastash, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, from 250 permits to 275 permits. This change is in response to increasing antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Umtanum, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, from 200 permits to 250 permits. This change is in response to increasing antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Little Naches, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, from 150 permits to 250 permits. This change is in response to increasing antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Nile, Oct.31-Nov. 4, from 5 permits to 20 permits. This change is in response to increasing antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Bumping, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, from 5 permits to 25 permits. This change is in response to increasing antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Bethel, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, from 5 permits to 20 permits. This change is in response to increasing antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Rimrock, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, from 200 permits to 250 permits. This change is in response to increasing antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Cowiche, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, from 200 permits to 250 permits. This change is in response to increasing antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Add Alkali, Oct. 13-Nov. 2, Antlerless, 20 permits. This hunt was converted to an antlerless only hunt from any elk.
o	Reinstate the Klickitat Meadows, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, hunt with 5 antlerless permits. Region 3 anticipated removing this hunt but upon further deliberation, changed their position.

•	Under Antlerless, archery category:

o	Add Colockum, Sept. 4-16, 50 antlerless permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Add Nile, Sept. 4-16, 50 antlerless permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Add Bumping, Sept. 4-16, 50 antlerless permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Reinstate the Klickitat Meadows and change the date to Oct. 11-21, with 9 antlerless permits. Region 3 anticipated removing this hunt, but upon further deliberation, changed their position. The date change corrects an oversight/error.

•	Under Antlerless muzzleloader category:

o	Add North Half, Oct. 1-7, 10 permits. This new hunt is designed to provide limited antlerless opportunity to replace general season either sex opportunity.
o	Add Stevens, Oct. 1-7, 10 permits. This new hunt is designed to provide limited antlerless opportunity to replace general season either sex opportunity.
o	Change the number of permits for Nile, Oct. 6-12, from 5 permits to 20 permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Bumping, Oct. 6-12, from 5 permits to 30 permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Bethel, Oct. 6-12, from 5 permits to 20 permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Cowiche, Oct. 6-12, from 200 permits to 250 permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Teanaway, Dec. 9-16, from 6 permits to 10 permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Reinstate the Klickitat Meadows, Oct. 1-10, hunt with 5 antlerless permits. Region 3 anticipated removing this hunt, but upon further deliberation, changed their position.
o	Change the dates for Coweeman from Nov. 21-Dec. 30 to Nov. 21-Dec. 15. This change corrects a typographical error.

•	Under the Youth category:

o	Change the dates for Dungeness from Nov. 1-Dec. 31 to Oct. 1-Dec. 31. More time was recommended for this hunt by Region 6 to better accommodate elk movements and elk distribution.

•	Under the 65+ Senior category:

o	Change the number of permits for Taneum, Oct. 31-Nov. 11, from 15 permits to 25 permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Manastash, Oct. 31-Nov. 11, from 20 permits to 25 permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Umtanum, Oct. 31-Nov. 11, from 20 permits to 25 permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the number of permits for Cowiche, Oct. 31-Nov. 11, from 15 permits to 25 permits. This change is in response to an increasing number of antlerless elk available for harvest.
o	Change the date on Centralia Mine from Oct. 20-21 to Jan. 5-6, 2013, and change the number of permits from 3 permits to 4 permits. These changes are negotiated each year with the mining facility.
o	Change the date on Centralia Mine from Oct. 27-28 to Jan. 12-13, 2013, and change the number of permits from 3 permits to 4 permits. These changes are negotiated each year with the mining facility.

•	Under the Hunters with Disabilities category:

o	Change the permits for Centralia Mine, Oct. 6-7, from 3 permits to 4 permits. These changes are negotiated each year with the mining facility.
o	Change the permits for Centralia Mine, Oct. 13-14, from 3 permits to 4 permits. These changes are negotiated each year with the mining facility.

•	Under the Master Hunter category:

o	For Region 3, change the number of permits from 20HC to 75HC. These permits will potentially be used for Master Hunter Antlerless hunts on the Arid Lands Ecology Reserve (Hanford). The USFS has not finalized their decision on whether a hunting opportunity would be allowed on Harford [Hanford] this fall. That decision is likely to come after the fish and wildlife commission establishes regulations for the 2012 seasons. Previously, the number of permits for this hunt was changed from UnlimitedHC (as reflected on the CR-102) to 20HC. That change was intended to address concerns expressed by master hunters and enforcement.
o	Reinstate North Bend, 2nd tag, Aug. 15-March 31, 25 permits. This hunt was reinstated when the decision was made to not use an unlimited pool of hunters for Region 4.
o	Reinstate Skagit River, 2nd tag, Aug. 15-March 31, 15 permits. This hunt was reinstated when the decision was made to not use an unlimited pool of hunters for Region 4.
o	For Region 4 North, change the number of permits from UnlimitedHC to 20HC. This change addresses concerns expressed by master hunters and enforcement.
o	For Region 4 South, change the number of permits from UnlimitedHC to 10HC. This change addresses concerns expressed by master hunters and enforcement.
o	For Region 5, change the "weapon/tag" designation to Any western elk tag/2nd tag, and change the permits from 20HC permits to 40HC permits. This change gives Region 5 more flexibility when using this tool to mitigate damage.
o	For Region 6, change the permits from 10HC to 50HC. This change gives Region 5 more flexibility when using this tool to mitigate damage.

     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 6, Amended 8, Repealed 7.

     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 14, 2012.

Miranda Wecker, Chair

Fish and Wildlife Commission

OTS-4568.2

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 10-94, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10)

WAC 232-12-047   Unlawful methods for hunting.   (1) It is unlawful to hunt any big game with:

     (a) A fully automatic firearm.

     (b) A centerfire cartridge less than 22 caliber for cougar.

     (c) A centerfire cartridge less than 24 caliber for any other big game.

     (d) A shotgun, provided that a 20 gauge, or larger shotgun, using shells loaded with slugs or buckshot size #1 or larger, may be used to hunt deer, bear, and cougar.

     (e) A shotgun for any other big game, except that a 12 gauge or 10 gauge shotgun using slugs may be used.

     (f) A handgun during a modern firearm season that does not meet the following criteria: Have a minimum barrel length of four inches, per manufacturer's specification, and fire a centerfire cartridge.

     (g) Any rimfire cartridge.

     (2) It is unlawful to hunt game birds with a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells.

     (3) It is unlawful to hunt game birds or game animals, except bullfrogs, in a manner other than with a firearm, a bow and arrow, or by falconry, except in those designated areas where crossbows are allowed.

     (4) Rules pertaining to crossbows:

     (a) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with a crossbow with a draw weight less than 125 pounds((, a limb width less than 24 inches, a draw length less than 14 inches,)) and a trigger safety that does not work properly.

     (b) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with any arrow or bolt ((measuring less than 16 inches in length and)) weighing less than 350 grains.

     (c) ((It is unlawful to hunt game animals or game birds with a crossbow that weighs more than 15 pounds.

     (d))) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with any arrow or bolt that does not have a sharp broadhead and the broadhead blade or blades are less than seven-eighths inch wide.

     (((e))) (d) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with a broadhead blade unless the broadhead is unbarbed and completely closed at the back end of the blade or blades by a smooth, unbroken surface starting at maximum blade width and forming a smooth line toward the feather end of the shaft, and such line does not angle toward the point.

     (((f))) (e) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with a retractable broadhead.

     (5) Hunters with disabilities may also use a crossbow during archery seasons with a special use permit as conditioned in WAC 232-12-054.

     (6) It is unlawful to hunt game animals or game birds with a shotgun larger than 10 gauge.

     (7) It is unlawful to hunt game birds with a rifle or handgun, with the exception of blue grouse, spruce grouse and ruffed grouse.

     (8) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.400, 77.15.410, or 77.15.430, depending on the species hunted.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-12-047, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-12-047, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-047, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-12-047, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-10-006 (Order 98-53), § 232-12-047, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98; 90-14-108 (Order 449), § 232-12-047, filed 7/5/90, effective 8/5/90; 83-01-006 (Order 198), § 232-12-047, filed 12/2/82; 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-047, filed 1/28/82; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-047, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-047, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-130.]

OTS-4569.2

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 10-94, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10)

WAC 232-12-054   Archery requirements -- Archery special use permits.   (1) Rules pertaining to all archery hunting seasons:

     (a) It is unlawful for any person to carry or have in his possession any firearm while in the field archery hunting, during an archery season specified for that area, except for modern handguns carried for personal protection. Modern handguns cannot be used to hunt big game or dispatch wounded big game during an archery, big game hunting season.

     (b) It is unlawful to have any electrical equipment or electric device(s) attached to the bow or arrow while hunting.

     (c) It is unlawful to shoot a bow and arrow from a vehicle or from, across, or along the maintained portion of a public highway, except that persons with a disabled hunter permit may shoot from a vehicle if the hunter is in compliance with WAC 232-12-828.

     (d) It is unlawful to use any device secured to or supported by the bow for the purpose of maintaining the bow at full draw or in a firing position, except that persons with an archery special use permit may hunt game birds or game animals using a device that stabilizes and holds a long bow, recurve bow, or compound bow at a full draw, and may use a mechanical or electrical release.

     (e) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with a crossbow during an archery season. However, disabled hunter permittees in possession of a crossbow special use permit may hunt with a crossbow in any season that allows archery equipment.

     (f) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with any arrow or bolt that does not have a sharp broadhead, and the broadhead blade or blades are less than seven-eighths inch wide.

     (g) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with a broadhead blade unless the broadhead is unbarbed and completely closed at the back end of the blade or blades by a smooth, unbroken surface starting at maximum blade width and forming a smooth line toward the feather end of the shaft, and such line does not angle toward the point.

     (h) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with a retractable broadhead.

     (i) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with any bow ((or crossbow)) equipped with a scope. However, hunters with disabilities who meet the definition of being visually impaired in WAC 232-12-828 may receive a special use permit that would allow the use of scopes or other visual aids. A disabled hunter permit holder in possession of a special use permit that allows the use of a scope or visual aid may hunt game birds or game animals during archery seasons.

     (2) Rules pertaining to long bow, recurve bow and compound bow archery:

     (a) It is unlawful for any person to hunt big game animals with a bow that does not produce a minimum of 40 pounds of pull measured at twenty-eight inches or ((less)) at full draw ((length)).

     (b) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with any arrow measuring less than 20 inches in length or weighing less than 6 grains per pound of draw weight with a minimum arrow weight of 300 grains.

     (3) Archery special use permits:

     (a) An archery special use permit is available to a person who possesses a valid disabled hunter permit. An archery special use permit application must be signed by a physician stating that the person's disability is permanent and the person has a loss of use of one or both upper extremities, has a significant limitation in the use of an upper extremity, or has a permanent physical limitation, which loss or limitation substantially impairs the ability to safely hold, grasp, or shoot a long bow, recurve bow or compound bow. The loss or limitation may be the result of, but not limited to, amputation, paralysis, diagnosed disease, or birth defect. The approved archery special use permit must be in the physical possession of the person while using adaptive archery equipment as described in subsection (1)(d) of this section to hunt game birds or game animals.

     (b) A crossbow special use permit is available to a person who meets the requirements for an archery special use permit and is unable to use adaptive archery equipment. Adaptive equipment includes, but is not limited to: Cocking devices that hold the bow at full draw; trigger mechanisms that may be released by mouth, or chin, or hand supporting the bow; and devices that assist in supporting the bow. Information describing types of adaptive equipment will be provided to physicians for their assessment of the applicant's ability to utilize adaptive archery equipment. Muscle weakness, impaired range of motion, or unilateral hand weakness disability, of both hands or both arms or both sides of the upper extremity, may result in an inability to use adaptive archery equipment. Standard tests approved by the American Medical Association may be conducted to assess a person's abilities.

     (4) A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.400, 77.15.410, or 77.15.430, depending on the species hunted.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-12-054, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-12-054, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-12-054, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-054, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-12-054, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03; 01-17-068 (Order 01-167), § 232-12-054, filed 8/15/01, effective 9/15/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-12-054, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 90-03-092 (Order 427), § 232-12-054, filed 1/24/90, effective 2/24/90; 88-13-012 (Order 310), § 232-12-054, filed 6/6/88; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-054, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-140.]

OTS-4582.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 11-19-074, filed 9/16/11, effective 10/17/11)

WAC 232-12-243   Public safety cougar ((management)) removals.   (1) Definitions:

     As used in this section and in the context of public safety cougar ((management)) removals, the following definitions apply:

     (a) "Confirmed" means qualified department staff is led to believe a cougar(s) was at the scene of the incident by interview of the complainant or observation of evidence at the scene.

     (b) "Human-cougar safety incident" means aggressive or unusual behavior by a cougar which presents an actual or perceived threat to an individual.

     (c) "Livestock or pet depredation" means incidents where livestock and/or pets are killed and/or injured by cougar.

     (d) "Nuisance activity" means incidents associated with property disturbance, property damage, or livestock/pet harassment.

     (e) "Public safety need" means there exists a reasonable threat to human safety or property by one or more cougar, as indicated by the level of confirmed human-cougar safety incidents or livestock/pet depredations((, and confirmed cougar sightings or nuisance activities)).

     (f) "Removal" means the act of killing one or more cougar with the aid of dogs.

     (g) "Sighting" means a confirmed direct observation of one or more cougar, in urban or rural settings, near individuals or residences; typically more than chance observations.

     (h) "Human-cougar interaction" means a confirmed human-cougar safety incident, or confirmed livestock or pet depredation((, confirmed cougar nuisance activity, or confirmed cougar sighting event)).

     (i) "Dog hunter" means a person that owns and hunts with dogs that are capable of detecting, tracking and treeing a cougar.

     (2) Public safety cougar ((management)) removal authorization: The commission authorizes the director to issue public safety cougar ((management)) removal permits consistent with this rule. Prior to issuing public safety cougar ((management)) removal permits, the department shall use other practical alternatives to address a public safety need, including livestock or pet depredations. Other practical alternatives may include, but are not limited to, general cougar hunting seasons, general public information, educational programs, information to recreational hunters, cougar depredation/kill permits, and department capture and relocation/euthanasia of specific cougars.

     (3) Public safety cougar ((management)) removal criteria:

     (a) The commission determines that when the above practical alternatives have been utilized within a game management unit, an annual or seasonal increase in confirmed human-cougar interactions above the 2005-2010 level, therein demonstrates that the practical alternatives have been inadequate to address the public safety need. The director then is authorized by the commission to remove one or more cougar, with the aid of dogs, in a selected area of that game management unit or nearby geographic area suitable for the use of dogs. The commission authorizes the director to remove one cougar per three hundred square kilometers of complaint area.

     (b) If warranted by conditions of this rule, a public safety cougar ((management)) removal(s) will be conducted annually between December 1st and March 31st in selected areas of game management units designated by the director to address a public safety need presented by one or more cougar.

     (c) The department shall not target more than one hundred nine cougar during a public safety cougar ((management)) removal period unless otherwise authorized by the commission.

     (4) Public safety cougar ((management)) removal permit issuance procedure.

     (a) To participate in a public safety cougar ((management)) removal, individuals must request that his/her name be placed on a list of available participants (participant list) by mailing their request to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Enforcement Program - Public Safety Cougar ((Management)) Removal, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091. The request must include the individual's name, address, phone number, and game management units being applied for. Individuals may apply for no more than four game management units. An individual's request to be placed on a participant list for a removal period must be postmarked no later than October 15, or be received at the department's Olympia office no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 15, during the year the removal period begins.

     (b) To be eligible for a public safety cougar ((management)) removal permit (permit), the participant must be a Washington resident dog hunter who, at the time of application for a permit, possesses a valid big game license with cougar as a species option. The permit holder must use dogs while participating in a cougar management removal.

     (c) Individuals eligible for participation in a public safety cougar ((management)) removal will be randomly selected from the participant list. The department will issue a permit to the person whose name is selected from the participant list. Individuals selected will be notified by telephone or mail. Individuals selected must contact the department's enforcement program in Olympia and accept the public safety cougar ((management)) removal permit within fifteen days of being notified. Failure to contact the department will result in forfeit of the permit and the individual will be placed on the participant list for later selections. Permits may not be sold or reassigned.

     (d) Permit holders and all individuals who will accompany the permit holder must complete the department's public safety cougar ((management)) removal education course prior to participating in a public safety cougar ((management)) removal.

     (5) Public safety cougar ((management)) removals: Quota system and participation in public safety cougar removal.

     (a) This is a ((management)) public safety cougar removal administrated by a WDFW designated coordinator. Permit holders will be contacted on an as-needed basis to conduct removals in portions of GMUs. Not all permit hunters will be contacted in a given year.

     (b) Public safety cougar removals will be based on a quota system, where permit holders may hunt cougar until the allotted numbers of cougar have been killed from each game management unit or March 31, whichever is first.

     (c) To verify if the public safety cougar removal season is open or closed in each game management unit, the permit holders shall notify the department's enforcement program in Olympia within twenty-four hours prior to exercising a public safety cougar ((management)) removal permit.

     (d) No more than four total individuals may participate per public safety cougar ((management)) removal, including the permit holder(s). Only the permit holder, whose name appears on the permit, may take a cougar.

     (e) Hunters killing a cougar during a public safety cougar ((management)) removal must notify the department's enforcement program in Olympia within twenty-four hours after harvesting the cougar.

     (f) The department reserves the right to accompany permit holders while participating in a public safety cougar ((management)) removal.

     (6) Public safety cougar ((management)) removal general requirements.

     (a) A valid big game hunting license which includes cougar as a species option is required to hunt cougar.

     (b) It is unlawful to kill or possess spotted cougar kittens or adult cougars accompanied by spotted kittens. Individuals selected for a public safety cougar ((management)) removal permit may take one cougar per permit.

     (c) Hunters may use any lawful big game modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting cougar. The use of dogs to hunt cougar is prohibited except during a public safety cougar ((management)) removal.

     (d) Any person who takes a cougar must notify the department within twenty-four hours of kill (excluding legal state holidays) and provide the hunter's name, date and location of kill, and sex of animal. The raw pelt of a cougar must be sealed by an authorized department employee within seventy-two hours of the notification of kill. Any person who takes a cougar must present the cougar skull, in such a manner that teeth and biological samples can be extracted, to an authorized department employee at the time of sealing.

     (e) The public safety cougar ((management)) removal permit (permit) belongs to the state of Washington. The permit holder may be required to return to or turn over to the department the permit when, in the judgment of the department, the permit holder violates any conditions of the permit, violates trespass laws while acting under this permit, or violates any other criminal law or hunting regulation of the state while acting under this permit. If the permit holder is required to return to or turn over to the department the permit, the permit holder may request an appeal of that action in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. Appeal request shall be filed in writing and returned within twenty days of the date of action and be addressed to WDFW Legal Services Office, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.15.245, and 2007 c 178. 11-19-074, § 232-12-243, filed 9/16/11, effective 10/17/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 08-17-034 (Order 08-197), § 232-12-243, filed 8/13/08, effective 9/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 04-21-036 (Order 04-284), § 232-12-243, filed 10/14/04, effective 11/14/04; 03-17-037 (Order 03-186), § 232-12-243, filed 8/14/03, effective 9/14/03; 02-17-013 (Order 02-183), § 232-12-243, filed 8/9/02, effective 9/9/02; 01-20-011 (Order 01-198), § 232-12-243, filed 9/20/01, effective 10/21/01.]

OTS-4572.1

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 99-118, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99)

WAC 232-12-264   Baiting of game birds -- Unlawful.   It is unlawful to hunt game birds by the aid of baiting, ((or in a)) on or over any baited area, or on or over any area posted as an upland bird feeding site, where a person knows or reasonably should know that the area is or has been baited. As used in this section, the following definitions apply:

     "Baited area" means any area on which salt, grain, or other feed has been placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered, if that salt, grain, or other feed could serve as a lure or attraction for game birds to, on, or over areas where hunters are attempting to take them. Any such area will remain a baited area for ten days following the complete removal of all such salt, grain, or other feed.

     "Baiting" ((or "baited area")) means the direct or indirect placing, exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of ((corn, wheat or other)) salt, grain, or other feed ((so as to constitute for such birds)) that could serve as a lure or attraction for game birds to, on or over areas where hunters are attempting to take them. ((Any such area will remain a baited area for ten days following the complete removal of all such grain or other feed.))

     "Manipulation" means the alteration of natural vegetation or agricultural crops by activities that include, but are not limited to, mowing, shredding, discing, rolling, chopping, trampling, flattening, burning, or herbicide treatments. The term manipulation does not include the distributing or scattering of grain, seed, or other feed after removal from or storage on the field where grown.

     "Natural vegetation" means any nonagricultural, native, or naturalized plant species that grows at a site in response to planting or from existing seeds or other propagules. The term natural vegetation does not include planted millet. However, planted millet that grows on its own in subsequent years after the year of planting is considered natural vegetation.

     "Normal agricultural operation" means a normal agricultural planting, harvesting, post-harvest manipulation, or agricultural practice, that is conducted in accordance with official recommendations of State Extension Specialists of the Cooperative Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

     "Normal agricultural planting, harvesting, or post-harvest manipulation" means a planting or harvesting undertaken for the purpose of producing and gathering a crop, or manipulation after such harvest and removal of grain, that is conducted in accordance with official recommendations of State Extension Specialists of the Cooperative Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

     "Normal soil stabilization practice" means a planting for agricultural soil erosion control or postmining land reclamation conducted in accordance with official recommendations of State Extension Specialists of the Cooperative Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for agricultural soil erosion control.

     Nothing in this section shall ((not)) prohibit hunting of game birds((,)) on or over the following lands or areas that are not otherwise baited areas:

     (1) Standing crops, or flooded standing crops (including aquatics); standing, flooded, or manipulated natural vegetation; flooded harvested crop lands((, grain crops properly harvested on the field where grown)); or lands or areas where seeds or grains ((found)) have been scattered solely as the result of normal agricultural planting ((or)), harvesting, post-harvest manipulation, or normal soil stabilization practice;

     (2) From a blind or other place of concealment camouflaged with natural vegetation;

     (3) From a blind or other place of concealment camouflaged with vegetation from agricultural crops, as long as such camouflaging does not result in the exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of grain or other feed; or

     (4) Standing or flooded standing agricultural crops where grain is inadvertently scattered solely as a result of a hunter entering or exiting a hunting area, placing decoys, or retrieving downed birds.

     Nothing in this section shall prohibit hunting of any game bird, except waterfowl and coots, on or over lands or areas that are not otherwise baited areas, and where grain or other feed has been distributed or scattered solely as the result of manipulation of an agricultural crop or other feed on the land where grown, or solely as the result of a normal agricultural operation.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-264, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-264, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-650.]

OTS-4583.2

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 11-86, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11)

WAC 232-28-273   ((2009-2011)) 2012-2014 Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons and permit quotas.   It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section. A violation of species, sex, size, number, area, season, or eligibility requirements is punishable under RCW 77.15.410.

(1) Moose Permit Hunts

Who May Apply: Anyone may apply, EXCEPT those who harvested a moose previously in Washington state. An individual may only harvest one moose during their lifetime (except waived for antlerless only hunts, master hunter hunts, and raffle and auction hunts).

Bag Limit: One moose.

Weapon Restrictions: Permit holders may use any legal weapon.

Hunt Name	Permit Season	Permit Hunt Boundary Description	Special Restrictions	Permits
Kettle Range/East Okanogan	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMUs 101, 105, 204	Any Moose	((8)) 10
Selkirk Mtns. A	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMU 113	Any Moose	((17)) 15
Selkirk Mtns. Bd	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMU 113	Antlerless Only	2
Mt. Spokane South A	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	((GMU 124 east of Hwy 395)) Moose Area 1	Any Moose	((12)) 8
Mt. Spokane South B	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	((GMU 124 east of Hwy 395)) Moose Area 1	Antlerless Only	((14)) 8
Mt. Spokane North A	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	Moose Area 2	Any Moose	8
Mt. Spokane North B	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	Moose Area 2	Antlerless Only	7
Mt. Spokane North Cb	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	Moose Area 2	Antlerless Only	1
Mt. SpokaneHC	Dec. 1 - Mar. 31	GMUs 124, 127, and 130 within Spokane County	Antlerless Only	20HC
Mt. Spokane South - Youth Onlya	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	((GMU 124 east of Hwy 395)) Moose Area 1	Antlerless Only	((10)) 8
Mt. Spokane North - Youth Onlya	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	Moose Area 2	Antlerless Only	8
49 Degrees North A	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMU 117	Any Moose	((22)) 21
49 Degrees North Bb	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMU 117	Antlerless Only	3
49 Degrees North Cc	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMU 117	Antlerless Only	2
49 Degrees North Youth Onlya	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMU 117	Antlerless Only	2
Three Forks	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMUs 108, 111	Any Moose	6
Hangman A	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMUs 127, 130	Any Moose	7
Hangman B	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMUs 127, 130	Antlerless Only	7
Huckleberry Range A	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMUs 121, 124 west of Hwy 395	Any Moose	((6)) 7
Huckleberry Range Bc	Oct. 1 - Nov. 30	GMUs 121, 124 west of Hwy 395	Antlerless Only	2

^aApplicants must be eligible to purchase a youth moose permit application. Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult during the hunt.

^bApplicants must possess a Disabled Hunter Permit.

^cApplicants must be eligible to purchase a 65 years of age or older permit application.

^dApplicants must be a certified hunter education instructor who meets program-defined eligibility criteria.

^HCThis is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated hunt coordinator. Only master hunters may apply, and any weapon may be used. Successful applicants will be contacted on an as-needed basis to help with specific sites of nuisance moose activity in designated areas. Not all successful applicants will be contacted in any given year.

Moose Areas:

Moose Area 1: South Spokane Moose Area:

That portion of GMU 124 beginning at intersection of Blanchard Rd and Idaho-Washington state line: W on Blanchard Rd to Blanchard Creek Rd; SW on Blanchard Creek Rd to Tallman Rd; W on Tallman Rd to Elk Chattaroy Rd; SW on Elk Chattaroy Rd to Hwy 2; S on Hwy 2 to Hwy 395, S on Hwy 395 to Spokane River, E on Spokane River to Idaho-Washington state line, N on Idaho-Washington state line to Blanchard Rd and the point of beginning.

Moose Area 2: North Spokane Moose Area:

That portion of GMU 124 beginning at intersection of Blanchard Rd and Idaho-Washington state line: W on Blanchard Rd to Blanchard Creek Rd; SW on Blanchard Creek Rd to Tallman Rd; W on Tallman Rd to Elk Chattaroy Rd; SW on Elk Chattaroy Rd to Hwy 2; S on Hwy 2 to Hwy 395, N on Hwy 395 to Deer Park-Milan Rd, E on Deer Park-Milan Rd to Hwy 2, N on Hwy 2 to Idaho-Washington state line, S on Idaho-Washington state line to Blanchard Rd and the point of beginning.

(2) Bighorn Sheep Permit Hunts

Who May Apply: Anyone may apply, EXCEPT those who harvested a bighorn sheep previously in Washington state. An individual may only harvest one bighorn sheep during their lifetime (except waived for raffle and auction hunts, and ewe only hunts).

Bag Limit: One bighorn ram (except in designated adult ewe hunts, one bighorn adult ewe).    

    

Hunt Name	Permit Season	Permit Hunt Boundary Description	Special Restrictions	Permits
Vulcan Mountain ((A))	Sept. 15 - Oct. 10	Sheep Unit 2	Any Legal Weapon	1
((Vulcan Mountain Ba	Oct. 1-10	Sheep Unit 2	Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon	1))
Selah Butte	Nov. ((7)) 5-30	Sheep Unit 4	Any Legal Weapon	((4)) 3
Umtanum	Sept. 15 - Oct. 10	Sheep Unit 5	Any Legal Weapon	((4)) 2
Cleman Mountain A	Sept. 15 - Oct. 10	Sheep Unit 7	Any Legal Weapon	((3)) 6
Cleman Mountain B	Nov. ((7)) 5-30	Sheep Unit 7	Any Legal Weapon	((3)) 6
Mt. Hull A	Sept. 15 - Oct. 10	Sheep Unit 10	Any Legal Weapon	1
Mt. Hull B	Oct. 1-10	Sheep Unit 10	Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon	1
Mt. Hull Cb	Oct. 1-10	Sheep Unit 10	Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon	1
Lincoln Cliffs	Sept. 15 - Oct. 10	Sheep Unit 12	Any Legal Weapon	1
Quilomene	Sept. 15 - Oct. 10	Sheep Unit 13	Any Legal Weapon	((4)) 3
Swakane	Sept. 15 - Oct. 10	Sheep Unit 14	Any Legal Weapon	1
Tieton A	Sept. 15 - 30	Sheep Unit 15	Any Legal Weapon	((5)) 3
Tieton B	((Oct. 1-14)) Nov. 5-30	Sheep Unit 15	Any Legal Weapon	((5)) 3
Manson	Nov. ((7)) 5-30	Sheep Unit 16	Any Legal Weapon	2
Asotin	Sept. 15 - Oct. 10	Sheep Unit 17	Any Legal Weapon	2
Chelan Butte	Sept. 15 - Oct. 10	Sheep Unit 18	Any Legal Weapon	1
Sinlahekin	Sept. 15 - Oct. 10	Sheep Unit 19	Any Legal Weapon	1

^aApplicants must be eligible to purchase a 65 years of age or older permit application.

^bApplicants must be eligible to purchase a youth bighorn sheep permit application. Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult during the hunt.

Bighorn Sheep Units:

Sheep Unit 2 Vulcan Mountain: Permit Area: Ferry County north of the Kettle River near Curlew.

Sheep Unit 4 Selah Butte: Permit Area: That part of Yakima and Kittitas counties between Ellensburg and Yakima east of the Yakima River and north of Selah Creek, west of Interstate 82 and south of Interstate 90.

Sheep Unit 5 Umtanum: Permit Area: Those portions of Yakima and Kittitas counties west of the Yakima River, north of Wenas Creek, and east of USFS Road 1701 to Manastash Lake and its drainage; south and east along the South Fork Manastash Creek to Manastash Creek and the Yakima River.

Sheep Unit 7 Cleman Mountain: Permit Area: That part of Yakima County south of Wenas Creek and east of USFS Road 1701, north of Highway 410 and Highway 12 and west of the Yakima River.

Sheep Unit 10 Mt. Hull: Permit Area: That part of Okanogan County within the following described boundary: Beginning at Oroville; then south along U.S. Highway 97 to the Swanson's Mill Road (old Mt. Hull Road) near Lake Andrews; then east to the Dry Gulch Road; then north to the Oroville-Toroda Creek Road (Molson Grade Road); then west to Oroville and the point of beginning.

Sheep Unit 11 Wenaha Wilderness: Permit Area: That part of GMU 169 within Crooked Creek drainage.

Sheep Unit 12 Lincoln Cliffs: Permit Area: That part of Lincoln County north of Highway 2.

Sheep Unit 13 Quilomene: Permit Area: GMUs 329, 330, and 251 south of Colockum Creek.

Sheep Unit 14 Swakane: Permit Area: GMU 250.

Sheep Unit 15 Tieton: Permit Area: GMU 360.

Sheep Unit 16 Manson: Permit Area: Beginning at the mouth of Granite Falls Creek on the south shore of Lake Chelan, E across Lake Chelan to Willow Point; NW along the shoreline of Lake Chelan to the mouth of Stink Creek; E along Stink Creek to the intersection with Green's Landing Road; along Green's Landing Road to Manson Boulevard; E on Manson Boulevard to Lower Joe Creek Road; NE on Lower Joe Creek Road to Grade Creek Road; NE on Grade Creek Road to US Forest Service Road 8210; NE on US Forest Service Road 8210 to intersection with US Forest Service Road 8020; W on US Forest Service Road 8020 to Fox Peak; NW along Sawtooth Ridge (Chelan-Okanogan County Line) to the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area boundary; S along the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area boundary to shore line of Lake Chelan; W across Lake Chelan to the mouth of Riddle Creek on the South Shore; SE along South Shore of Lake Chelan to the point of beginning.

Sheep Unit 17 Asotin: Permit Area: GMU 175.

Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte: Permit Area: Beginning at the intersection of State Hwy 971 and US Hwy 97A, S to the W shoreline of the Columbia River, N along the W shoreline of the Columbia River for 21 miles to the mouth of Antione Creek, W up Antione Creek to where it crosses Apple Acres Rd, W on Apple Acres Rd to the intersection with Washington Creek Rd (US Forest Service Rd 8135), N on Washington Creek Rd to its end and then follow Washington Creek, W on Washington Creek to where it crosses US Forest Service Rd 8010, S on US Forest Service Rd 8010 (transitions into Purtteman Creek Rd) to Purtteman Gulch, S into Purtteman Gulch to the N shoreline of Lake Chelan, S along the shoreline to the S shoreline of Lake Chelan to the mouth of First Creek, S up First Creek to the intersection of State Hwy 971 (Navarre Coulee Rd), S on State Hwy 971 to the point of beginning.

Sheep Unit 19 Sinlahekin: Beginning at the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness border and the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the border station on Similkameen Rd (Co. Rd 4568); SE on the Similkameen Rd (Co. Rd 4568) to the Loomis-Oroville Rd (Co. Rd 9425); E on the Loomis-Oroville Rd (Co. Rd 9425) to US Hwy 97 in Oroville; S on US Hwy 97 to 12th Ave; W on 12th Ave (it curves S and changes to Old Highway 97); S on Old Highway 97 to US Hwy 97; S on US Hwy 97 to the South Pine Creek Rd (Co. Rd 9410); W on the South Pine Creek Rd (Co. Rd 9410) to Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4290); W on Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4290) to South Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4282), along the south shore of Fish Lake; SW on South Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4282), to the Sinlahekin Rd (Co. Rd 4015); SW on the Sinlahekin Rd (Co. Rd 4015), along the north shore of Conconully Lake, to the Salmon Creek North Fork Rd (Co. Rd 2361), at the town of Conconully; N on US Forest Service Rd 38 (Salmon Creek North Fork Rd, Co. Rd 2361) to US Forest Service Rd 3820; N on US Forest Service Rd 3820 over Lone Frank Pass, to US Forest Service Rd 39; N on US Forest Service Rd 39 to the US Forest Service Rd 300 at Long Swamp trailhead; W on the US Forest Service Rd 300 to US Forest Service Trail 342; N on US Forest Service Trail 342 to US Forest Service Trail 343; E on US Forest Service Trail 343 to US Forest Service Trail 341; E on US Forest Service Trail 341 to US Forest Service Trail 375; E on US Forest Service Trail 375 to the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness Area; N on the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary to the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.

(3) Mountain Goat Permit Hunts

Who May Apply: Anyone may apply, except those who harvested a mountain goat in Washington state after 1998. An individual may only harvest one mountain goat during their lifetime, except for those who harvested a goat prior to 1999. (Except waived for raffle and auction hunts.)

Bag Limit: One (1) adult goat of either sex with horns four (4) inches or longer. WDFW urges hunters to refrain from shooting nannies with kids.

Hunt Name	Permit Seasonb	Subpopulations Open to Huntinga	Special Restrictions	Permitsa
Mt. Baker	Sept. 15 - Oct. 31	Chowder Ridge, Coleman Pinnacle, Lava Divide, Black Buttes, Lake Ann, SE Baker	Any Legal Weapon	7
North Lake Chelan	Sept. 15 - Oct. 31	Skookum Pass Mtn., Big Goat Creek	Any Legal Weapon	2
Naches Pass	Sept. 15 - Oct. 31	Fife's East, Fife's Peak, Crystal Mountain, Basin Lake	Any Legal Weapon	1
Bumping River	Sept. 15 - Oct. 31	Nelson Ridge, Cash Prairie, American Ridge, American Lake, Timber Wolf, Russell Ridge	Any Legal Weapon	1
Blazed Ridge	Sept. 15 - Oct. 31	Blowout Mtn., Blazed Ridge, Blazed North, Milk Creek, Rock Creek	Any Legal Weapon	1
Goat Rocks-Tieton River	Sept. 15 - Oct. 31	Chimney Rocks, Goat Lake, McCall Glacier, Gilbert Peak	Any Legal Weapon	3
Methow	Sept. 15 - Oct. 31	Wolf Creek, West Fork Methow	Any Legal Weapon	1
South Lake Chelan	Sept. 15 - Oct. 31	Railroad Creek, Pyramid Mountain, Box Canyon	Any Legal Weapon	1

^aMountain goat populations are managed as a collection of subpopulations, and the ideal harvest is distributed through all the subpopulations. The director is authorized to open or close subpopulations and reduce permit levels to protect from overharvesting specific areas.

The director is authorized by the commission to identify the hunt area as a condition of the hunt permit. Selected hunters will receive a text description or map of their hunt area.

^bPermit hunters may start hunting September 1 with archery equipment.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-273, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-273, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-273, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 08-09-090 (Order 08-78), § 232-28-273, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08; 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-28-273, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-273, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 05-11-022 (Order 05-89), § 232-28-273, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-273, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-273, 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), § 232-28-273, 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), § 232-28-273, 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), § 232-28-273, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-273, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 98-10-005 (Order 98-58), § 232-28-273, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.]

OTS-4573.2

NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-296   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.

It is unlawful for hunters to participate in landowner-permit hunts unless the hunters possess both an access permit from the landowner and a hunting permit from the department for the species covered under landowner's contract. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410.

(1) Buckrun

Buckrun is located in Grant County, near the town of Wilson Creek.

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 during the permit seasons with written authorization from the Buckrun manager. All hunters must check in and out on hunt day. Hunts will be scheduled on a first come basis by calling 509-345-2577 in advance.

Deer

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 White-tailed Deer	Buckrun
Buckrun	30	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Any deer	Buckrun
Buckrun Raffle	10	Oct. 26 - Dec. 31	Any deer	Buckrun

Deer

Buckrun Special Hunting Permits

Hunters apply to the 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. 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 White-tailed Deer	Buckrun

(2) Silver Dollar Association

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.

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 Elk	Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar	8	Aug. 1 - March 31	Antlerless	Silver Dollar

Silver Dollar Special Hunting Permits

Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and wildlife for these permits. The landowners have requested changing the application criteria to eastside elk tags only.

Elk

Hunt Name	Permit Number	Permit Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Silver Dollar	8	Aug. 1 - March 31	Youth Only, Any Elk	Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk	6	Aug. 1 - March 31	Youth Only, Antlerless Elk Only	Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk	2	Aug. 1 - March 31	Persons of Disability Only, Antlerless Elk Only	Silver Dollar

(3) Blackrock Ranches

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.

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	2	Aug. 1 - March 31	Antlerless	Blackrock Ranches

Blackrock Ranches Special Hunting Permits

Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and wildlife for these permits. The landowners have requested changing the application criteria to eastside elk tags only.

Elk

Hunt Name	Permit Number	Permit Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Blackrock Ranches	1	Aug. 1 - March 31	Any Elk	Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches	1	Aug. 1 - March 31	Antlerless Only	Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches	1	Aug. 1 - March 31	Youth Only, Any Elk	Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches	1	Aug. 1 - March 31	Youth Only, Antlerless Only	Blackrock Ranches

(4) Pine Mountain Ranch

The Pine Mountain Ranch is located in Yakima County, 14 miles west of Yakima. A legal description of the property is in the contract between the Pine Mountain Ranch and the department.

Pine Mountain Ranch Landowner Hunting Permits

The manager of the Pine Mountain Ranch will distribute these hunting permits. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize these permits.

Deer

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Pine Mountain Ranch	2	Nov. 5 - Dec. 31	Any Buck	Pine Mountain Ranch

Elk

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Pine Mountain Ranch	1	Nov. 5 - Dec. 31	Any Bull	Pine Mountain Ranch
Pine Mountain Ranch	2	August 1 - Nov. 4	Antlerless	Pine Mountain Ranch

Pine Mountain Ranch Special Hunting Permits

Hunters apply to Washington department of fish and wildlife for these permits.

Deer

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Pine Mountain Ranch	2	Nov. 5 - Dec. 31	Youth Only, Any Buck	Pine Mountain Ranch

Elk

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
Pine Mountain Ranch	1	Nov. 2 - Dec. 31	Youth Only, Any Bull	Pine Mountain Ranch
Pine Mountain Ranch	2	Aug. 1 - Nov. 4	Antlerless	Pine Mountain Ranch

(5) 4-0 Ranch

The 4-0 Ranch is located in Asotin County (GMU 172), south of Asotin. A legal description of the property is in the contract between the 4-0 Ranch and the department.

4-0 Ranch Landowner Hunting Permits

The manager of the 4-0 Ranch will distribute these hunting permits. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize these permits.

Deer

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
4-0 Ranch A	4	Oct. 13-16	Mule Deer, 3 pt. min	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch	2	Nov. 12-16	Mule Deer, 3 pt. min	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch East B	1	Nov. 16-19	White-tailed, 3 pt. min	4-0 Ranch

Elk

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
4-0 Ranch A	2	Sept. 17-21	Any Bull	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch B	1	Oct. 22-25	Any Bull	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch C	1	Nov. 5-8	Any Bull	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch D	4	Oct. 27-30	Spike Only	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch E	8	Sept. 27-30	Antlerless Only	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch F	2	Oct. 27-30	Antlerless Only	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch G	6	Nov. 22-25	Antlerless Only	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch H

4-0 Ranch Special Hunting Permits

Hunters apply to Washington department of fish and wildlife for these permits. Hunters need an Eastside Elk tag to apply for the elk permits.

Deer

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
4-0 Ranch A	1	Oct. 17-21	Mule Deer, 3 pt. min	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch B	1	Nov. 17-21	Mule Deer, 3 pt. min	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch C	1	Nov. 26 - Dec. 2	Whitetail, 3 pt. min	4-0 Ranch

Elk

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
4-0 Ranch A	2	Sept. 22-26	Any Bull	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch B	1	Nov. 9-12	Any Bull	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch C	1	Oct. 31 - Nov. 4	Spike Only	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch D	4	Oct. 5-8	Antlerless Only	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch E	2	Oct. 31 - Nov. 4	Antlerless Only	4-0 Ranch
4-0 Ranch F	2	Nov. 29 - Dec. 2	Antlerless Only	4-0 Ranch

(6) ZMI Ranch

ZMI Ranch is located in northern Walla Walla County near Lyons Ferry (GMU 149).

Deer

ZMI Landowner Hunting Permits

The manager of ZMI Ranch will distribute these hunting permits. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize these permits.

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
ZMI A	2	Oct. 22-28	Antlerless, Mule Deer or White-tailed Deer	ZMI
ZMI B	2	Oct. 22-28	3 pt. min	ZMI
ZMI C	4	Nov. 17 - Dec. 9	3 pt. min	ZMI

Deer

ZMI Special Hunting Permits

Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and wildlife for these permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag are eligible for ZMI special permits. All hunters must check in and out and have them provided a scheduled time by the manager.

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
ZMI A	2	Oct. 8-12	Antlerless, Mule Deer or White-tailed Deer	ZMI
ZMI B	2	Nov. 2-5	3 pt. min	ZMI

(7) Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association

The Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association (CPWMA) LHP is located in Spokane County (GMU 130), near Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. Hunting is primarily a damage hunt but managed for a quality experience by keeping the number of hunters in the field low. A legal description of the property is in the contract between the CPWMA and the department.

Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association Landowner Hunting Permits

The manager of the CPWMA will distribute these hunting permits. No access fee will be charged for the raffle permit winners. Only hunters possessing an elk tag are eligible for permits on CPWMA properties. All successfully drawn permit applicants must have written authorization from the CPWMA manager and must check in and out at the beginning and ending of the scheduled dates. Successful applicants will receive a packet of required information with forms to fill out and a map showing the hunt area. Information must be filled out and returned prior to Sept 30. Applicants may contact the hunt manager at 509-263-4616.

Elk

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
CPWMA	2	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 1	2	Jan. 1-15	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 2	2	Jan. 16-31	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 3	3	Feb. 1-14	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 4	2	Feb. 15-28	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 5	2	Mar. 1-15	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 6	2	Mar. 16-31	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 7	2	Jan. 1-31	Any bull	CPWMA

Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association Special Hunting Permits

Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and wildlife for these permits. All successfully drawn permit applicants must have written authorization from the CPWMA manager and must check in and out at the beginning and ending of the scheduled dates. Successful applicants will receive a packet of required information with forms to fill out and a map showing the hunt area. Information must be filled out and returned prior to Sept 30. Applicants may contact the hunt manager at 509-263-4616.

Hunt Name	Quota	Access Season	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description
CPWMA 1	3	Jan. 1-15	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 2	2	Jan. 16-31	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 3	3	Feb. 1-14	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 4	2	Feb. 15-28	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 5	3	Mar. 1-15	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 6	2	Mar. 16-31	Antlerless	CPWMA
CPWMA 7	1	Jan. 1-31	Any bull	CPWMA

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OTS-4586.3

NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-297   2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 Cougar hunting seasons and regulations.   (1) As used in this section and in the context of general cougar hunting seasons, "harvest guideline" means the estimated allowable harvest; the actual harvest may be less than or more than the harvest guideline.

     (2) Season dates and harvest guidelines for each license year:

Hunt Area	Harvest Guideline	Early Hunting Season	Late Hunting Season	Legal Weapon
GMU 101	7-9	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 105	2	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 108, 111	5-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 113	4-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 117	6-8	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 121	5-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 124, 127, 130	7-9	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 290, 330, 334, 371, 372, 373, 379, 381	None	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 149, 154, 157, 162, 163	4-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 145, 166, 175, 178	3-4	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 169, 172, 181, 186	3-4	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 203	4-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 204	6-8	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 209, 215	4-5	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 218, 231	4-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 224	2-3	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 233, 239	3-4	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 242, 243	4-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 244, 246, 247	5-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 245, 250	5-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 249, 251	5-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 328, 329, 335	6-8	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346	5-7	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 352, 356, 360, 364, 368	5-7	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 382, 388	3-4	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 407	None	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 418, 426, 437	11-15	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 448, 450	9-13	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 454	None	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 460	5-7	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 466, 485, 490	2-3	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530	7-10	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 503, 505, 520, 550	6-8	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 510, 513	3-4	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 516	3-5	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 522, 524, 554, 556	3-4	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 560	5-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 564, 568	3-4	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 572	3-4	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 574, 578	3-5	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 601, 602, 603, 612	5-7	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 607, 615	4-5	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 618, 636, 638	4-5	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 621, 624, 627, 633	None	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 642, 648, 651	6-8	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 652, 666	None	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 653, 654	4-6	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684, 699	9-12	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon
GMU 667	3-4	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Jan. 1 - Mar. 31	Any Legal Weapon

     (a) In hunt areas with a harvest guideline, the director may close the cougar late hunting season after January 1st in one or more GMUs if cougar harvest meets or exceeds the guideline.

     (b) In hunt areas with a harvest guideline, starting January 1st, cougar hunters may hunt cougar from January 1st until the hunt area harvest guideline has been met and the director has closed the cougar late hunting season, or March 31st, whichever occurs first.

     (3) Harvest guideline system:

     (a) All cougar killed by licensed hunters during the early and late hunting seasons, and seasons authorized under WAC 232-12-243 shall be counted toward the harvest guideline.

     (b) Individual problem cougar will continue to be killed on an as-needed basis utilizing depredation permits, landowner kill permits, and WDFW depredation authority regardless of harvest guidelines.

     (c) It is each cougar hunter's responsibility to verify if the cougar late hunting season is open or closed in hunt areas with a harvest guideline. Cougar hunters can verify if the season is open or closed by calling the toll-free cougar hunting hotline or visiting the department's web site.

     (4) Cougar hunting season requirements and special restrictions.

     (a) A valid big game hunting license which includes cougar as a species option is required to hunt cougar.

     (b) The statewide bag limit is one (1) cougar per license year; excluding removals authorized under WAC 232-12-243. It is unlawful to kill or possess spotted cougar kittens or adult cougars accompanied by spotted kittens.

     (c) The use of dogs to hunt cougar is prohibited; except by a commission authorized permit (WAC 232-12-243).

     (d) Any person who takes a cougar must comply with the notification and sealing requirements in WAC 232-12-024.

     (e) A special cougar permit is required to hunt cougar in GMU 485.

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OTS-4574.3

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 11-86, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11)

WAC 232-28-337   Deer and elk area descriptions.  

ELK AREAS

Elk Area No. 1008 West Wenaha (Columbia County): That part of GMU 169 west of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork of Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and west of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.

Elk Area No. 1009 East Wenaha (Columbia, Garfield, Asotin counties): That portion of GMU 169 east of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and east of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.

Elk Area No. 1010 (Columbia County): GMU 162 excluding National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area.

Elk Area No. 1011 (Columbia County): That part of GMU 162 east of the North Touchet Road, excluding National Forest land.

Elk Area No. 1012 (Columbia County): That part of GMU 162 west of the North Touchet Road, excluding National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area.

Elk Area No. 1013 (Asotin County): GMU 172, excluding National Forest lands.

Elk Area No. 1014 (Columbia-Garfield counties): That part of GMU 166 Tucannon west of the Tucannon River and USFS Trail No. 3110 (Jelly Spr.-Diamond Pk. Trail).

Elk Area No. 1015 Turnbull (Spokane County): Located in GMU 130, designated areas within the boundaries of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.

Elk Area No. 1016 (Columbia County): GMU-162 Dayton, excluding the Rainwater Wildlife Area.

Elk Area No. 2032 Malaga (Kittitas and Chelan counties): Beginning at the mouth of Davies Canyon on the Columbia River; west along Davies Canyon to the cliffs above (north of) the North Fork Tarpiscan Creek; west and north along the cliffs to the Bonneville Power Line; southwest along the power line to the North Fork Tarpiscan Road in Section 9, Township 20N, Range 21E; north and west along North Fork Tarpiscan Road to Colockum Pass Road (Section 9, Township 20N, Range 21E); south and west on Colockum Pass Road to section line between Sections 8 & 9; north along the section line between Sections 8 and 9 as well as Sections 4 & 5 (T20N, R21E) & Sections 32 & 33 (T21N, R21E) to Moses Carr Road; west and north on Moses Carr Road to Jump Off Road; south and west on Jump Off Road to Shaller Road; north and west on Shaller Road to Upper Basin Loop Road; north and west on Upper Basin Loop Road to Wheeler Ridge Road; north on Wheeler Ridge Road to the Basin Loop Road (pavement) in Section 10 (T21N, R20E); north on Basin Loop Road to Wenatchee Heights Road; west on Wenatchee Heights Road to Squilchuck Road; south on Squilchuck Road to Beehive Road (USFS Rd 9712); northwest on Beehive Road to USFS Rd 7100 near Beehive Reservoir; north and west on USFS Rd 7100 to Peavine Canyon Road (USFS Rd 7101); north and east on Peavine Canyon Road to Number Two Canyon Road; north on Number Two Canyon Road to Crawford Street in Wenatchee; east on Crawford Street to the Columbia River; south and east along the Columbia River to Davies Canyon and point of beginning. (Naneum Green Dot, Washington Gazetteer, Wenatchee National Forest)

Elk Area No. 2033 Peshastin (Chelan County): Starting at the Division St bridge over the Wenatchee River in the town of Cashmere; S on Aplets Way then Division St to Pioneer St; W on Pioneer St to Mission Creek Rd; S on Mission Creek Rd to Binder Rd; W on Binder Rd to Mission Creek Rd; S on Mission Creek Rd to Tripp Canyon Rd; W on Tripp Canyon Rd to where Tripp Canyon Rd stops following Tripp Creek; W on Tripp Creek to its headwaters; W up the drainage, about 1000 feet, to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 7200-160; W on USFS Rd 7200-160 to Camas Creek Rd (USFS Rd 7200); W on Camas Creek Rd (USFS 7200 Rd) (excluding Camas Land firearm closure*) to US Hwy 97; N on US Hwy 97 to Mountain Home Rd (USFS 7300 Rd); N on Mountain Home Rd to the Wenatchee River in the town of Leavenworth; S on the Wenatchee River to the Division St bridge in Cashmere and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 2051 Tronsen (Chelan County): All of GMU 251 except that portion described as follows: Beginning at the junction of Naneum Ridge Road (WDFW Rd 9) and Ingersol Road (WDFW Rd 1); north and east on Ingersol Road to Colockum Road (WDFW Rd 10); east on Colockum Road and Colockum Creek to the intersection of Colockum Creek and the Columbia River; south on the Columbia River to mouth of Tarpiscan Creek; west up Tarpiscan Creek and Tarpiscan Road (WDFW Rd 14) and North Fork Road (WDFW Rd 10.10) to the intersection of North Fork Road and Colockum Road; southwest on Colockum Road to Naneum Ridge Road; west on Naneum Ridge Road to Ingersol Road and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 3068 Klickitat Meadows (Yakima County): Beginning at Darland Mountain, southeast along the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum Creek drainage to the point due west of the headwaters of Reservation Creek (Section 18, T12N, R14E); then along a line due west to Spencer Point (as represented in the DNR 100k map); northeast from Spencer Point to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 1136; north along USFS Trail 1136 to USFS Trail 615; east on USFS Trail 615 to Darland Mountain and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 3681 Ahtanum (Yakima County): That part of GMU 368 beginning at the power line crossing on Ahtanum Creek in T12N, R16E, Section 15; west up Ahtanum Creek to South Fork Ahtanum Creek; southwest up South Fork Ahtanum Creek to its junction with Reservation Creek; southwest up Reservation Creek and the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and Ahtanum Creek drainage; north along the crest of the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum Creek drainage to Darland Mountain; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 615 to US Forest Service Road 1020; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1020 to US Forest Service Road 613; northeast on US Forest Service Road 613 to US Forest Service Trail 1127; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road), southeast of the Jump Off Lookout Station; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road) to Highway 12; northeast on Highway 12 to the Naches River; southeast down the Naches River to Cowiche Creek; west up Cowiche Creek and South Fork Cowiche Creek to Summitview Avenue; northwest on Summitview Avenue to Cowiche Mill Road; west on Cowiche Mill Road to the power line in the northeast corner of T13N, R15E, SEC 13; southeast along the power line to Ahtanum Creek and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 3721 Corral Canyon (Benton and Yakima counties): That part of GMU 372 beginning at the Yakima River Bridge on SR 241 just north of Mabton; north along SR 241 to the Rattlesnake Ridge Road (mile post #19); east on Rattlesnake Ridge Road to the Hanford Reach National Monument's (HRNM) southwest corner boundary; east and south along the HRNM boundary to SR 225; south on SR 225 to the Yakima River Bridge in Benton City; west (upstream) along Yakima River to point of beginning (SR 241 Bridge).

Elk Area No. 3722 Blackrock (Benton and Yakima counties): That part of GMU 372 beginning at southern corner of the Yakima Training Center border on Columbia River, northwest of Priest Rapids Dam; southeast on southern shore of Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to Priest Rapids Dam; east along Columbia River to the Hanford Reach National Monument's (HRNM) western boundary; south along the HRNM boundary to the Rattlesnake Ridge Road; west on Rattlesnake Ridge Road to SR 241; south on SR 241 to the Yakima River Bridge just north of Mabton; west along Yakima River to SR 823 (Harrison Road) south of town of Pomona; east along SR 823 (Harrison Road) to SR 821; southeast on SR 821 to Firing Center Road at I-82; east on Firing Center Road to main gate of Yakima Training Center; south and east along Yakima Training Center boundary to southern corner of Yakima Training Center boundary on Columbia River and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 3911 Fairview (Kittitas County): Beginning at the intersection of the BPA Power Lines in T20N, R14E, Section 36 and Interstate 90; east along the power lines to Highway 903 (Salmon La Sac Road); northwest along Highway 903 to Pennsylvania Avenue; northeast along Pennsylvania Avenue to No. 6 Canyon Road; northeast along No. 6 Canyon Road to Cle Elum Ridge Road; north along Cle Elum Ridge Road to Carlson Canyon Road; northeast along Carlson Canyon Road to West Fork Teanaway River; east along West Fork Teanaway River to North Fork Teanaway River; north along North Fork Teanaway River to Teanaway Road; southeast on Teanaway Road to Ballard Hill Road; east on Ballard Hill Rd and Swauk Prairie Road to Hwy 970; northeast on Hwy 970 to Hwy 97; south on Hwy 97 to the power lines in T20N, R17E, Section 34; east on the power lines to Naneum Creek; south on Naneum Creek approximately 1/2 mile to power lines in T19N, R19E, Section 20; east along BPA power lines to Colockum Pass Road in T19N, R20E, Section 16; south on Colockum Pass Road to BPA power lines in T18N, R20E, Section 6; east and south along power lines to Parke Creek; north on Parke Creek to Whiskey Jim Creek; east on Whiskey Jim Creek to the Wild Horse Wind Farm Boundary; south and East on Wild Horse Wind Farm boundary to the Vantage Highway; east along the Vantage Highway to the first power line crossing; southwest along the power lines to where they intersect with the second set of BPA power lines in T17N, R21E, Section 18; southeast along the BPA power lines to I-90; west along I-90 to the Yakima Training Center boundary; south and west along the Yakima Training Center boundary to I-82; north on I-82 to Thrall Road; west on Thrall Road to Wilson Creek; south on Wilson Creek to Yakima River; north on Yakima River to gas pipeline crossing in T17N, R18E, Section 25; south and west on the gas pipeline to Umtanum Creek; west on Umtanum Creek to the Durr Road; north on the Durr Road to Umtanum Road; north on Umtanum Road to South Branch Canal; west on South Branch Canal to Bradshaw/Hanson Road; west on Bradshaw Road to the elk fence; north and west along the elk fence to power line crossing in T19N, R16E, Section 10; west along the power line (south branch) to Big Creek; north on Big Creek to Nelson Siding Road; west and north on Nelson Siding Road to I-90; east on I-90 to point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 3912 Old Naches (Yakima County): Starting at the elk fence and Roza Canal along the south boundary T14N, R19E, Section 8; following the elk fence to the bighorn sheep feeding site in T15N, R16E, Section 36; south on the feeding site access road to the Old Naches Highway; west and south on the Old Naches Highway to State Route 12 and the Naches River; down the Naches River to the Tieton River; up the Tieton River approximately 2 miles to the intersection of the metal footbridge and the elk fence at the south end of the bridge in T14N, R16E, Section 3; south along the elk fence to the top of the cliff/rimrock line; southwest along the top of the cliff/rimrock line to the irrigation canal in T14N, R16E, Section 9; southwest along the irrigation canal to the elk fence in T14N, R16E, Section 8; south along the elk fence to the township line between T12N, R15E and T12N, R16E; south along the township line to the South Fork Ahtanum Creek; downstream along the South Fork Ahtanum Creek and Ahtanum Creek to the Yakima River; upstream along the Yakima River to Roza Canal and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 4041 Grandy Creek (Skagit County): Begin at the intersection of CP 190 Road and CP 132 Road (Section 28, T36N, R5E); east along the CP 132 Road to the CP 130 Road; east and south along CP 130 Road to CP 110 Road, west, south and east along CP 110 Road to Childs Creek; south down Childs Creek to State Route 20; east on State Route 20 to Grandy Creek; south down Grandy Creek to the Skagit River; south on a line to South Skagit Hwy; west on South Skagit Hwy to State Route 9; north on State Route 9 to State Route 20; east on State Route 20 to Helmick Road; north on Helmick Road to CP 190 Road to CP 132 Road and the point of beginning. (WA Atlas & Gazetteer & Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Map)

Elk Area No. 4601 North Bend (King County): That portion of GMU 460 beginning at the interchange of State Route (SR) 18 and I-90; W on I-90 to SE 82nd St, Exit 22, at the town of Preston; N on SE 82nd Street to Preston Fall City Rd SE (Old SR 203); N on Preston Fall City Rd SE to SE Fall City Snoqualmie Rd (SR 202) at the town of Fall City; E on SE Fall City Snoqualmie Rd to the crossing of Tokul Creek; N and E up Tokul Creek to its crossing with Tokul Rd SE; S on SE Tokul Rd to SE 53rd Way; E on SE 53rd Way where it turns into 396th Dr SE then S on 396th Dr SE to SE Reinig Rd; E on SE Reinig Rd to 428th Ave SE; N on 428th Ave SE to where it turns into North Fork Rd SE; N and E on North Fork Rd SE to Ernie's Grove Rd; E on Ernie's Grove Rd to SE 70th St; N on SE 70th St to its ends at Fantastic Falls on the North Fork Snoqualmie River; SW down the North Fork Snoqualmie River to Fantastic Falls and the Mt Si Natural Resource Conservation Area boundary then S and E along the southern boundary of the Mt Si NRCA to the "School Bus" turnaround at SE 114th St; S on 480th Ave SE to SE 130th St; S and E on SE 130th St to its end; SSE overland from the end of SE 130th St, over the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, to the end of 486th Ave SE; S on 486th Ave SE to the intersection with SE Middle Fork Road; Due S, from said intersection, up Grouse Mountain toward its peak, to the logging road adjacent to Grouse Mountain Peak; S down the logging road to Grouse Ridge Access Rd; W on Grouse Ridge Access Road which becomes SE 146th St; W on SE 146th St to I-90 then east along I-90 to the W boundary of Olallie/Twin Falls State Park then S along the state park western boundary to its most western boundary where it intersects with the boundary of the Iron Horse State Park; W along the boundary of Iron Horse State Park to the boundary of the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area; W along the boundary of the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area to Cedar Falls Rd SE; N along the Cedar Falls Rd to SE 174th Way; W on SE 174th Way to SE 174th St; W on SE 174th St to SE 173rd St; W on SE 173rd St to SE 170th Pl; W on SE 170th Pl to SE 169th St; W on SE 169th St to 424th Ave SE; N on 424th Ave SE to SE 168th St; W on SE 168th St to 422 Ave SE; N on 422 Ave SE to 426th Way SE; S on 426th Way SE to SE 164th St; E on SE 164th St to Uplands Way SE; W on Uplands Way SE to the crossing with the Power Transmission Lines; W along the Power Transmission Lines to the Winery Rd; NW on the Winery Rd to SE 99th Rd; W and N on SE 99th Rd to the I-90 interchange, at Exit 27; SW on I-90 to the interchange with SR 18 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 4941 Skagit River (Skagit County): That portion of GMU 437 beginning at the intersection of State Route 9 and State Route 20; east on State Route 20 to Cape Horn Road NE; south down Cape Horn Road NE to the power line crossing which passes over the Skagit River; east on the power line to the Skagit River; south and west down the Skagit River to Pressentin Creek; south up Pressentin Creek to the South Skagit Highway; west on South Skagit Highway to State Route 9; north on State Route 9 to point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5029 Toledo (Lewis and Cowlitz counties): Beginning at the Cowlitz River and State Highway 505 junction; east along the Cowlitz River to the Weyerhaeuser 1800 Road; south along Weyerhaeuser 1800 Road to Cedar Creek Road; east along Cedar Creek Road to Due Road; south on Due Road to Weyerhaeuser 1823 Road; south along Weyerhaeuser 1823 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1945 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1945 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road to the North Fork Toutle River; west along the North Fork Toutle River to the Toutle River; west on the Toutle River to the Cowlitz River; North along the Cowlitz River to the junction of State Highway 505 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5049 Ethel (Lewis County): That part of GMU 505 beginning at the intersection of Jackson Highway and Highway 12; south along Jackson Highway to Buckley Road; south on Buckley Road to Spencer Road; east on Spencer Road to Fuller Road; north on Fuller Road to Highway 12; east on Highway 12 to Stowell Road; north on Stowell Road to Gore Road; west on Gore Road to Larmon Road; west on Larmon Road to Highway 12; west on Highway 12 to Jackson Highway and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5050 Newaukum (Lewis County): That part of GMU 505 beginning at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 12; east on Highway 12 to Larmon Road; east on Larmon Road to Leonard Road; north on Leonard Road through the town of Onalaska to Deggler Road; north on Deggler Road to Middle Fork Road; east on Middle Fork Road to Beck Road; north on Beck Road to Centralia-Alpha Road; west on Centralia-Alpha Road to Logan Hill Road; south then west on Logan Hill Road to Jackson Highway; south on Jackson Highway to the Newaukum River; west along the Newaukum River to Interstate 5; south on Interstate 5 to Highway 12 and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5051 Green Mountain (Cowlitz County): Beginning at the junction of the Cowlitz River and the Toutle River; east along the Toutle River to the North Fork Toutle River; east along the North Fork Toutle River to the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1910 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1910 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 2410 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 2410 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4553 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4553 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4500 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4500 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4400 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4400 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4100 Road; east along the Weyerhaeuser 4100 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4730 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4730 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4732 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4732 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4790 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4790 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1390 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1390 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1600 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 1600 Road to the Weyerhaeuser Logging Railroad Tracks at Headquarters; west along the Weyerhaeuser Logging Railroad Track to Ostrander Creek; west along Ostrander Creek to the Cowlitz River; north along the Cowlitz River to the Toutle River and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5052 Mossyrock (Lewis County): Beginning at the intersection of Winston Creek Road and State Highway 12; east on State Highway 12 to the Cowlitz River; east on the Cowlitz River to Riffe Lake; southeast along the south shore of Riffe Lake to Swofford Pond outlet creek; south on Swofford Pond outlet creek to Green Mountain Road; west on Green Mountain Road to Perkins Road; west on Perkins Road to Longbell Road; south on Longbell Road to Winston Creek Road; north on Winston Creek Road to State Highway 12 and the point of beginning. (All lands owned and managed by the Cowlitz Wildlife Area are excluded from this Elk Area.)

Elk Area No. 5053 Randle (Lewis County): Beginning at the town of Randle and the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and State Route 131 (Forest Service 23 and 25 roads); south on State Route 131 to Forest Service 25 Road; south on Forest Service 25 Road to the Cispus River; west along the Cispus River to the Champion 300 line bridge; south and west on the Champion 300 line to the Champion Haul Road; north along the Champion Haul Road to Kosmos Road; north on Kosmos Road to U.S. Highway 12; east on U.S. Highway 12 to Randle and point of beginning. (All lands owned and managed by the Cowlitz Wildlife Area are excluded from this Elk Area.)

Elk Area No. 5054 Boistfort (Lewis County): Beginning at the town of Vader; west along State Highway 506 to the Wildwood Road; north along the Wildwood Road to the Abernathy 500 line gate (Section 20, T11N, R3W, Willamette Meridian); northwest along the 500, 540, and 560 lines to the Weyerhaeuser 813 line; northwest along the 813, 812, 5000J, 5000 and 4000 lines to the Pe Ell/McDonald Road (Section 15, T12N, R4W); west along the Pe Ell/McDonald Road to the Lost Valley Road; northeast along the Lost Valley Road to the Boistfort Road; north along the Boistfort Road to the King Road; east along the King Road to the town of Winlock and State Highway 603; south along Highway 505 to Interstate 5; south along Interstate 5 to State Hwy 506; west along State Hwy 506 to the town of Vader and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5056 Grays River Valley (Wahkiakum County): On or within 3/4 mile of agricultural land in the Grays River Valley within the following sections: T10N, R7W, Sections 8, 9, 17, 18 and T10N, R8W, Sections 13, 23, 24, 26.

Elk Area No. 5057 Carlton (Lewis County): That part of 513 (South Rainier) lying east of Highway 123 and north of Highway 12.

Elk Area No. 5058 West Goat Rocks (Lewis County): Goat Rocks Wilderness west of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Elk Area No. 5059 Mt. Adams Wilderness (Skamania and Yakima counties): The Mt. Adams Wilderness.

Elk Area No. 5060 Merwin (Cowlitz County): Begin at the State Route 503 and the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 junction; north and west on the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 to Day Place Road; west on Day Place Road to Dubois Road; south on Dubois Road to State Route 503; east on State Route 503 to the State Route 503 and the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 junction and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5061 Wildwood (Lewis County): Beginning at the junction of the Pacific West Timber (PWT) 600 Road and the Wildwood Road (SE1/4 S29 T11N R3W); southwest on the 600 Road to the 800 Road (NW1/4 S36 T11N R4W); southwest on the 800 Road to the 850 Road (SW1/4 S3 T10N R4W); northwest on the 850 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road (S20 T11N R4W); north on the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road (S17 T11N R4W); east on the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 5822 Road (NW1/4 S16 T11N R4W); east on the Weyerhaeuser 5822 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 5820 Road (NW1/4 S10 T11N R4W); southeast on the Weyerhaeuser 5820 Road to the PWT 574 Road (SE1/4 S10 T11N R4W); south on the PWT 574 Road to the 570 Road (NW1/4 S14 T11N R4W); south on the 570 Road to the 500 Road (NW1/4 S14 T11N R4W); northeast on the 500 Road to the 560 Road (SW1/4 S12 T11N R4W); east on the 560 Road to the 540 Road (SE1/4 S12 T11N R4W); east and south on the 540 Road to the 500 Road (SE1/4 S18 T11N R3W); east on the PWT 500 Road to the Wildwood Road (N1/2 S20 T11N R3W); south on the Wildwood Road to the point of beginning, the PWT 600 Road junction (SE1/4 S29 T11N R3W).

Elk Area No. 5062 Trout Lake (Klickitat County): Those portions of GMUs 560 (Lewis River) and 578 (West Klickitat) beginning at the intersection of SR 141 and Sunnyside Road; north on Sunnyside Road to Mount Adams Recreational Area Road; north on Mount Adams Recreational Area Road to USFS Road 23; north on USFS Road 23 to DNR T-4300 Road; west on DNR T-4300 Road to Trout Lake Creek Road; south on Trout Lake Creek Road to SR 141; east and south on SR 141 to the intersection of SR 141 and Sunnyside Road to the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5063 Pumice Plain (Cowlitz and Skamania counties): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the confluence of the N. Fork Toutle River and Castle Creek; East along the N. Fork Toutle River to USFS trail 207; south along USFS trail 207 to USFS trail 216E; southwest along USFS trail 216E to USFS trail 216; west along USGS trail 216 to USGS 216G; northwest along USFS trail 216G to USGS trail 221; north along USFS 221 to Castle Creek; northwest along Castle Creek to N. Fork Toutle River and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5064 Upper Smith Creek (Skamania County): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 225 (Smith Creek Trail) junction; south on Trail 225 to Ape Canyon Creek; south and west up Ape Canyon Creek to U.S. Forest Service Trail 216 (Loowit Trail); north on Trail 216 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 216D (Abraham Trail); north on Trail 216D to U.S. Forest Service Trail 207 (Truman Trail); north and east on Trail 207 to U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99; north and east on U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 to the junction of U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 225 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5065 Mount Whittier (Skamania County): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 (Boundary Trail) and U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 (Whittier Ridge Trail) junction; west on the U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail); north on U.S. Forest Service Trail 230 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 211 (Lakes Trail); east on Trail 211 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 214; south on U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 to the junction of U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5090 JBH (Wahkiakum County): The mainland portion of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, as administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as described: Beginning at the junction of State Route 4 and Steamboat Island Slough Road, northwest on Steamboat Island Slough Road to Brooks Slough Road, east on Brooks Slough Road to State Route 4, south on State Route 4 to Steamboat Slough Road and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 5099 Mudflow (Cowlitz County): That part of GMU 522 beginning on the North Fork Toutle River at the mouth of Hoffstadt Creek; SE up the North Fork Toutle River to Deer Creek; SE up Deer Creek to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 3020 line; NW along Weyco 3020 line to Weyco 3000 line; E along Weyco 3000 line to Weyco 3000P line; E on the 3000P line to Weyco 5600 Line to the Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary; N on the Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary to SR 504; W on SR 504 to Hoffstadt Creek Bridge on Hoffstadt Creek; S and W down Hoffstadt Creek to the North Fork Toutle River and point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6010 Mallis (Pacific County): That part of GMUs 506, 672, and 673 within one and one-half mile either side of SR 6 between the east end of Elk Prairie Rd and the Mallis Landing Rd, and all lands within a half mile of Elk Creek Rd bounded on the south by Monohon Landing Rd.

Elk Area No. 6011 Centralia Mine (Lewis County): That portion of GMU 667 within Centralia Mine property boundary.

Elk Area No. 6012 Tri Valley (Grays Harbor and Mason counties): Those portions of GMUs 648 (Wynoochee) and 651 (Satsop) within one mile of Brady-Matlock Road from State Highway 12 north to the junction with Schaefer State Park Road (east Satsop Road) and all lands within one mile of Wynoochee Valley Road from State Highway 12 north to the junction with Cougar Smith Road, and all lands within one mile of Wishkah Valley Road from north Aberdeen city limit to mile post 16 and all lands within 2 miles north of SR 12 between the Satsop River and Schouweiler and Hurd roads and then a line north from the end of Hurd Road to a point 2 miles north of SR 12.

Elk Area No. 6013 (Pierce County): That part of GMU 652 beginning at the intersection of Highway 167 and Highway 410; north on Highway 167 to Highway 18; east on Highway 18 to Highway 164; southeasterly on Highway 164 to Highway 410; westerly on Highway 410 to Highway 167 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6054 Puyallup River (Pierce County): That portion of GMU 654 beginning at the intersection of Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary and State Route (SR) 706; W on SR 706 to 278th Ave E; N on 278th Ave E to WA Dept of Natural Resources' (DNR) 1300 Rd; NW on DNR 1300 Rd to Scott Turner Rd; NW on Scott Turner Rd to Alder Cutoff Rd; W and NE on Alder Cutoff Rd to Center St SE in the town of Eatonville; NW on Center St SE to SR 161; N and W on SR 161 to Orville Rd E; N on Orville Rd E, past Lake Ohop and Lake Kapowsin, to the bridge crossing the Puyallup River; SE up the Puyallup River to Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary; S on Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary to SR 706 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6061 Twin Satsop Farms (Mason County): That portion of GMU 651 starting at the junction of the Deckerville Road and the Brady-Matlock Road; southwest to the junction with the West Boundary Road; north on West Boundary Road to the Deckerville Road; east on the Deckerville Road to the junction of Brady-Matlock Road and point of beginning. In addition, the area within a circle with a radius of two miles centered on the junction of State Route 108 and the Eich Road.

Elk Area No. 6062 South Bank (Grays Harbor County): That portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) described as follows: Beginning at Highway 12 and Wakefield Road Junction (South Elma); south on Wakefield Road, across the Chehalis River to the South Bank Road; southeast on the South Bank Road to Delezene Road; south on the Delezene Road to a point one mile from the South Bank Road; southeast along a line one mile southwest of the South Bank Road to the Oakville-Brooklyn Road; east on the Oakville-Brooklyn Road to Oakville and Highway 12; northwest on Highway 12 to Wakefield Road to Elma and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6063 (Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties): Private lands within Elk Area 6064 east of Highway 101.

Elk Area No. 6064 Quinault Valley (Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties): That portion of GMU 638 (Quinault) within the Quinault River watershed east of Gatton Creek and Lake Quinault excluding US Forest Service (USFS) Colonel Bob Wilderness Area.

Elk Area No. 6066 Chehalis Valley (Grays Harbor County): That portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) beginning at Highway 12 and Highway 107 junction near Montesano; east and south on Highway 12 to Oakville; south on Oakville-Brooklyn Road to a point one mile west of South Bank Road; northwest along a line one mile southwest of South Bank Road to Delezene Road; north along Delezene Road to South Bank Road; northwest along South Bank Road to Wakefield Road; north on Wakefield Road to Chehalis River; west on Chehalis River to Highway 107 bridge; north on Highway 107 to Highway 12 and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6067 North Minot (Grays Harbor County): The portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) beginning at the junction on State Route 107 and the Melbourne A-line, on the Melbourne A-line to the Vesta F-line; south on Vesta F-line to Vesta H-line (Vesta Creek Road); south on Vesta Creek Road to the North River Road; south and east on North River Road to the Brooklyn Road; east on Brooklyn Road to the Garrard Creek Road; east and north on Garrard Creek Road to the South Bank Road; east on South Bank to South State Street (Oakville); north on South State Street to U.S. 12; northwest and west on U.S. 12 to State Route 107; south and southwest on SR 107 to the Melbourne A-line and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6068 Willapa (Grays Harbor County): That part of GMU 658 south of SR 105 between the intersection of SR 105 and Hammond Road and the SR 105 bridge over Smith Creek; and within one mile north of SR 105 west from Hammond Road and east of the SR 105 bridge over Smith Creek.

Elk Area No. 6069 Hanaford (Lewis and Thurston counties): That part of GMU 667 (Skookumchuck) beginning at the intersection of Salzer Valley Rd and S Pearl St (Centralia); N on S Pearl St to N Pearl St; N on N Pearl St to State Hwy 507; W and N on State Hwy 507 to Skookumchuck Rd; E on Skookumchuck Rd to the first bridge over the Skookumchuck River; E along the Skookumchuck River to the Skookumchuck Rd bridge; E on Skookumchuck Rd to the steel tower power line; SW along the power line to Big Hanaford Rd; E and S along Big Hanaford Rd to Weyerhaeuser Rd E150; E on Weyerhaeuser Rd E150 to Weyerhaeuser Rd E247; S and W on Weyerhaeuser Rd E247 to Weyerhaeuser Rd E240; S on Weyerhaeuser Rd E240 to North Fork Rd; S on North Fork Rd to Centralia-Alpha Rd; W on Centralia-Alpha Rd to Salzer Valley Rd and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6071 Dungeness (Clallam County): Portions of GMUs 621 (Olympic) and 624 (Coyle) beginning at the mouth of the Dungeness River; east and south along the coast of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of Jimmycomelately Creek on Sequim Bay; south and west up Jimmycomelately Creek to US Hwy 101; east on US Hwy 101 to Chicken Coop Road; east and north on Chicken Coop Road to the Clallam-Jefferson county line; south and west along the Clallam-Jefferson county line to the Olympic National Park boundary; north and west along the Olympic Park boundary to McDonald Creek; north along McDonald Creek to US Hwy 101; east along US Hwy 101 to the Dungeness River; north down the Dungeness River to its mouth and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6072 Sol Duc Valley (Clallam County): That portion of GMU 607 (Sol Duc) between the Sol Duc River and Hwy 101 from a point at the Sol Duc River bridge over Hwy 101 approximately 2 miles north of Forks to the westernmost Sol Duc River bridge over Hwy 101 at a point approximately 1 mile east of Lake Pleasant.

Elk Area No. 6073 Clearwater Valley (Jefferson County): That portion of GMU 615 (Clearwater) within one mile of the Clearwater Road from the Quinault Indian Reservation boundary to a point 4 miles to the north.

DEER AREAS

Deer Area No. 1008 West Wenaha (Columbia County): That part of GMU 169 west of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork of Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and west of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.

Deer Area No. 1009 East Wenaha (Columbia, Garfield, Asotin counties): That portion of GMU 169 east of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and east of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.

Deer Area No. 1010 (Columbia County): GMU 162 excluding National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area.

Deer Area No. 1020 Prescott (Columbia and Garfield counties): That portion of GMU 149 between Hwy 261 and Hwy 127.

Deer Area No. 1021 Clarkston (Asotin County): That portion of GMU 178 beginning at the junction of the Highway 12 bridge and Alpowa Creek; east on Highway 12 to Silcott Road; south and east on Silcott Road to Highway 128; southwest on Highway 128 to McGuire Gulch Road; southeast along the bottom of McGuire Gulch to Asotin Creek; east on Asotin Creek to the Snake River; north and west on the Snake River to Alpowa Creek; southwest of Alpowa Creek to the Highway 12 bridge and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 1030 Republic (Ferry County): That area within one-half mile surrounding the incorporated town of Republic.

Deer Area No. 1035 Highway 395 Corridor (Stevens County): That portion of GMU 121 beginning at the intersection of US Highway (Hwy) 395 (State Route 20) and State Route (SR) 25: S on SR 25 to Old Kettle Rd; E on Old Kettle Rd to Mingo Mountain Rd; S on Mingo Mountain Rd to Greenwood Loop Rd; E on Greenwood Loop Rd to the bridge over the Colville River; S on the Colville River to the bridge over Gold Creek Loop/Valley Westside Rd; W and S on Valley Westside Rd to the Orin-Rice Rd; E on Orin-Rice Rd to Haller Creek Rd; S on Haller Creek Rd to Skidmore Rd; E and S on Skidmore Rd to Arden Hill Rd; E on Arden Hill Rd to Townsend-Sackman Rd; S on Townsend-Sackman Rd to Twelve Mile Rd; S on Twelve Mile Rd to Marble Valley Basin Rd; S on Marble Valley Basin Rd to Zimmer Rd; S on Zimmer Rd to Blue Creek West Rd; E on Blue Creek West Rd to Dry Creek Rd; S on Dry Creek Rd to Duncan Rd; E on Duncan Rd to Tetro Rd; S on Tetro Rd to Heine Rd; E and S on Heine Rd to Farm-to-Market Rd; S on Farm-to-Market Rd to Newton Rd (also known as Rickers Lane); E on Newton Rd to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395 to McLean Rd and Twelve Mile Rd (also known as Old Arden Hwy); N on McLean Rd and Twelve Mile Rd to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395 to Old Arden Hwy (again); N on Old Arden Hwy to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395, through the town of Colville, then W on US Hwy 395 (SR 20) to SR 25 and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 1050 Spokane North (Spokane County): From the intersection of the Spokane River and the Idaho-Washington state line, N to Hauser Lake Rd, W to Starr Rd, S to Newman Lake Dr, W and N to Foothills Rd, W to Forker Rd, N and W to Hwy 206 (Mt Spokane Park Rd), N to Feehan Rd, N to Randall Rd, W to Day Mt Spokane Rd, N to Big Meadows Rd, W to Madison Rd, N to Tallman Rd, W to Elk-Chattaroy Rd, N to Laurel Rd, E to Conklin Rd, N to Nelson Rd, E to Jackson Rd, N to Oregon Rd, E to Jefferson Rd, N to Frideger Rd, W to Elk-Camden Rd, S to Boundary Rd, N and W to Dunn Rd, S to Oregon Rd, W to Hwy 2, S on US Hwy 2 to the Deer Park-Milan Rd, W on the Deer Park-Milan Rd to US Hwy 395 at the town of Deer Park, NW on US Hwy 395 and W onto Williams Valley Rd, W and S to Hattery Rd (Owens Rd), S and E to Swenson Rd, S to Hwy 291, west to Stone Lodge Rd, west to the Spokane River, E on the Spokane River to the Idaho state border and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 1060 Spokane South (Spokane County): That part of GMU 127 beginning at the intersection of Spokane River and Barker Rd Bridge, Barker Rd S to 24 Ave, 24 Ave W to Barker Rd, Barker Rd S to 32 Ave, 32 Ave W to Linke Rd, Linke Rd S and E to Chapman Rd, Chapman Rd S to Linke Rd, Linke Rd S to Belmont Rd, Belmont Rd W to Hwy 27, Hwy 27 S to Palouse Hwy, Palouse Hwy W to Valley Chapel Rd, Valley Chapel Rd S to Spangle Creek Rd, Spangle Creek Rd SW to Hwy 195, Hwy 195 N to I-90, I-90 E to Latah Creek at I-90-Latah Creek Bridge, Latah Creek NE to Spokane River, Spokane River E to the Barker Rd Bridge and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 1070 Spokane West (Spokane County): That part of GMU 130 beginning at the intersection of I-90 and Latah Creek at I-90-Latah Creek Bridge, NE to Hwy 195 S on Hwy 195 S to Paradise Rd, Paradise Rd W to Smythe Road, Smythe Road NW to Anderson Rd, Anderson Rd W to Cheney Spokane Rd, Cheney Spokane Rd SW to Hwy 904/1st St in the town of Cheney, 1st SW to Salnave Rd/Hwy 902, Salnave Rd NW to Malloy Prairie Rd, Malloy Prairie Rd W to Medical Lake Tyler Rd, Medical Lake Tyler Rd N to Gray Rd, Gray Rd W then N to Fancher Rd, Fancher Rd NW to Ladd Rd, Ladd Rd N to Chase Rd, Chase Rd E to Espanola Rd, Espanola Rd N turns into Wood Rd, Wood Rd N to Coulee Hite Rd, Coulee Hite Rd E to Seven Mile Rd, Seven Mile Rd E to Spokane River, Spokane River S to Latah Creek, Latah Creek S to I-90 at the Latah Creek Bridge and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 1080 Colfax (Whitman County): That part of GMUs 139 and 142 beginning at the intersection of Hwy 195 and Crumbaker Rd, NE on Crumbaker Rd to Brose Rd, E on Brose Rd to Glenwood Rd, S on Glenwood Rd to Hwy 272, SE on Hwy 272 to Clear Creek Rd, SE on Clear Creek Rd to Stueckle Rd, S on Stueckle Rd to ((Paulouse)) Palouse River Rd, E to Kenoyier Rd SE to Abbott Rd, S on Abbott Rd to Parvin Rd, S on Parvin Rd to McIntosh Rd, S on McIntosh Rd to 4 mile Rd/Shawnee Rd, W on Shawnee Rd to Hwy 195, N on Hwy 195 to Prune Orchard Rd, W on Prune Orchard Rd to Almota Rd, S on Almota Rd to Duncan Springs Rd, W and NW on Duncan Springs Rd to Airport Rd, NW on Airport Rd to Fairgrounds Rd, N on Fairgrounds Rd to Endicott Rd, NNW on Endicott Rd to Morley Rd, E and S and E on Morley Rd to Hwy 295 (26), NE on Hwy 295 to West River Dr then follow Railroad Tracks NW to Manning Rd, E on Manning Rd to Green Hollow Rd, E and S on Green Hollow Rd to Bill Wilson Rd, E on Bill Wilson Rd to Hwy 195, S on Hwy 195 to Crumbaker Rd and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2010 Benge (Adams and Whitman counties): That part of GMU 284 beginning at the town of Washtucna; north on SR 261 to Weber Road; east on Weber Road to Benzel Road; north on Benzel Road to Wellsandt Road; east on Wellsandt Road to Hills Road; south on Hills Road to Urquhart Road; east on Urquhart Road to Harder Road, East on Harder Road to McCall Road; east on McCall Road to Gering Road; east on Gering Road to Lakin Road; east on Lakin Road to Revere Road; south on Revere Road to George Knott Road; south on George Knott Road to Rock Creek; south along Rock Creek to the Palouse River; south and west along the Palouse River to SR 26; west on SR 26 to Washtucna and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2011 Lakeview (Grant County): That part of GMU 272 beginning at the junction of SR 28 and First Avenue in Ephrata; west on First Avenue to Sagebrush Flats Road; west on Sagebrush Flats Road to Norton Canyon Road; north on Norton Canyon Road to E Road NW; north on E Road NW to the Grant-Douglas county line; east along the county line to the point where the county line turns north; from this point continue due east to SR 17; south on SR 17 to SR 28 at Soap Lake; south on SR 28 to the junction with First Avenue in Ephrata and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2012 Methow Valley (Okanogan County): All private land in the Methow Watershed located outside the external boundary of the Okanogan National Forest and north of the following boundary: starting where the Libby Creek Road (County road 1049) intersects the Okanogan National Forest boundary; east on road 1049 to State Hwy 153; north on Hwy 153 to the Old Carlton Road; east on the Old Carlton Road to the Texas Creek Road (County road 1543); east on the Texas Creek Road to the Vintin Road (County road 1552); northeast on the Vintin Road to the Okanogan National Forest boundary.

Deer Area No. 2013 North Okanogan (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning in Tonasket at the junction of Havillah Rd and Hwy 97; NE on Havillah Rd to Dry Gulch Extension Rd; N to Dry Gulch Rd; N on Dry Gulch Rd to Oroville-Chesaw Rd; W on Oroville-Chesaw Rd to Molson Rd; N on Molson Rd to Nine Mile Rd; N and W on Nine Mile Rd to the Canadian border at the old Sidley Town Site; W along the border to the east shore of Lake Osoyoos; S around Lake Osoyoos to the Okanogan River; S along the east bank of the Okanogan River to the Tonasket Fourth Street Bridge; E on Fourth Street to Hwy 97; N on Hwy 97 to point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2014 Central Okanogan (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning in Tonasket on the Okanogan River at the Fourth Street Bridge; S along Hwy 7 to Pine Creek Rd; W along Pine Creek Rd to Horse Spring Coulee Rd; W and N on Horse Spring Coulee Rd to Beeman Rd; W on Beeman Rd to North Lemanasky Rd; S along North Lemanasky Rd to Pine Creek Rd; S on Pine Creek Rd to Hagood Cut-off Rd; S on Hagood Cut-off Rd to South Pine Creek Rd; E on South Pine Creek Rd to Hwy 97; S on Hwy 97 to Town of Riverside North Main Street junction; SE on North Main Street to Tunk Valley Rd and the Okanogan River Bridge; E on Tunk Creek Rd to Chewiliken Valley Rd; NE along Chewiliken Valley Rd to Talkire Lake Rd; N on Talkire Lake Rd to Hwy 20; W on Hwy 20 to the junction of Hwy 20 and Hwy 97; N on Hwy 97 to Fourth Street; W on Fourth Street to point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2015 Omak (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at Hwy 97 and Riverside Cut-off road; west on Riverside Cut-off Rd to Conconully Road; south on Conconully Rd to Danker Cut-off road; west on Danker Cut-off road to Salmon Creek Rd; north on Salmon Creek Rd to Spring Coulee Rd; south on Spring Coulee Rd to B&O Road North Rd; southwest on B&O North Rd to Hwy 20; east on Hwy 20 to B&O Rd; south on B&O Rd to the Town of Malott and the bridge over the Okanogan River; north along the west bank of the Okanogan River to the Town of Riverside and the Tunk Valley road bridge; west on Tunk Valley road to State Street in Riverside; south on State Street to 2nd Street; west on 2nd Street to Hwy 97 and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 2016 Conconully (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at the Conconully town limit at the south edge of Town and the east shore of Conconully Reservoir; south along the east shore of the reservoir to Salmon Creek; south along the east bank of Salmon Creek to Salmon Creek road at the old Ruby Town site; south on Salmon Creek road to Green Lake road; northeast on Green Lake road to Conconully road; north on Conconully road to the south limit of the Town of Conconully and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 3071 Whitcomb (Benton County): That part of GMU 373 made up by the Whitcomb Unit of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.

Deer Area No. 3072 Paterson (Benton County): That part of GMU 373 made up by the Paterson Unit of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.

Deer Area No. 3088 High Prairie (Klickitat County): That portion of GMU 388 (Grayback) that is south of SR 142.

Deer Area No. 3682 Ahtanum (Yakima County): That part of GMU 368 beginning at the power line crossing on Ahtanum Creek in T12N, R16E, Section 15; west up Ahtanum Creek to South Fork Ahtanum Creek; southwest up South Fork Ahtanum Creek to its junction with Reservation Creek; southwest up Reservation Creek and the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and Ahtanum Creek drainage; north along the crest of the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum Creek drainage to Darland Mountain; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 615 to US Forest Service Road 1020; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1020 to US Forest Service Road 613; northeast on US Forest Service Road 613 to US Forest Service Trail 1127; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road), southeast of the Jump Off Lookout Station; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road) to Hwy 12. Northeast on Hwy 12 to the Naches River. Southeast down the Naches River to Cowiche Creek. West up Cowiche Creek and the South Fork Cowiche Creek to Summitview Ave. Northwest on Summitview Ave to Cowiche Mill Road. West on Cowiche Mill Road to the power line in the northeast corner of T13N, R15E, SEC 13. Southeast along the power line to Ahtanum Creek and the point of beginning.

Deer Area No. 4004 (San Juan County): That part of GMU 410 made up of Shaw Island.

Deer Area No. 4005 (San Juan County): That part of GMU 410 made up of Lopez Island.

Deer Area No. 4006 (San Juan County): That part of GMU 410 made up of Orcas Island.

Deer Area No. 4007 (San Juan County): That part of GMU 410 made up of Decatur Island.

Deer Area No. 4008 (San Juan County): That part of GMU 410 made up of Blakely Island.

Deer Area No. 4009 (Skagit County): That part of GMU 410 made up of Cypress Island.

Deer Area No. 4010 (San Juan County): That part of GMU 410 made up of San Juan Island.

Deer Area No. 4011 (Island County): That part of GMU 410 made up of Camano Island.

Deer Area No. 4012 (Island County): That part of GMU 410 made up of Whidbey Island.

Deer Area No. 4013 (King County): That part of GMU 454 made up of Vashon and Maury islands.

Deer Area No. 4926 Guemes (Skagit County): That part of GMU 407 (North Sound) on Guemes Island.

Deer Area No. 5064: That part of GMU 564 in the Columbia River near the mouth of the Cowlitz River made up of Cottonwood Island and Howard Island.

Deer Area No. 6014 (Pierce County): That part of GMU 652 made up of Anderson Island.

Deer Area No. 6020: Dungeness-Miller Peninsula (Clallam and Jefferson counties): That part of GMU 624 west of Discovery Bay and Salmon Creek.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-337, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-337, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-337, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 08-09-090 (Order 08-78), § 232-28-337, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 08-01-052 (Order 07-292), § 232-28-337, filed 12/13/07, effective 1/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28-337, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07; 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-28-337, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06; 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-337, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-337, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 05-11-023 (Order 05-84), § 232-28-337, filed 5/10/05, effective 5/15/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-337, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-337, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.]

OTS-4575.2

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 10-94, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10)

WAC 232-28-342   ((2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12)) 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 Small game and other wildlife seasons and regulations.   It is unlawful to fail to comply with bag, possession, and season limits except as described below. Violations of this section are punishable under RCW 77.15.245, 77.15.400, and 77.15.430, depending on the species hunted and the violation.

STATEWIDE SEASONS:

FOREST GROUSE (BLUE, RUFFED, AND SPRUCE)

Bag and Possession Limits: Four (4) grouse per day, straight or mixed bag, with a total of twelve (12) grouse in possession at any time.

SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, ((2009, 2010, 2011)) 2012, 2013, 2014.

BOBCAT

Bag and Possession Limits: No limit.

SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Mar. 15, ((2009, 2010, 2011,)) 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

RESTRICTION: Bobcat may not be hunted with dogs.

RACCOON

Bag and Possession Limits: No limit.

OPEN AREA: Statewide, EXCEPT closed on Long Island within Willapa National Wildlife Refuge.

SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Mar. 15, ((2009, 2010, 2011,)) 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

FOX

Bag and Possession Limits: No limit.

OPEN AREA: Statewide EXCEPT closed within the exterior boundaries of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot National Forests and GMUs 407 and 410.

SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Mar. 15, ((2009, 2010, 2011,)) 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

COYOTE

Bag and Possession Limits: No limit.

OPEN AREA : Statewide.

SEASON DATES: Year round.

RESTRICTION: Coyote may not be hunted with dogs.

COTTONTAIL RABBIT AND SNOWSHOE HARE (OR WASHINGTON HARE)

Bag and Possession Limits: Five (5) cottontails or snowshoe hares per day, with a total of fifteen (15) in possession at any time, straight or mixed bag.

SEASON DATES: Sept. 1, ((2009)) 2012 - Mar. 15, ((2010)) 2013; Sept. 1, ((2010)) 2013 - Mar. 15, ((2011)) 2014; Sept. 1, ((2011)) 2014 - Mar. 15, ((2012)) 2015.

CROWS

Bag and Possession Limits: No limit.

SEASON DATES: ((Oct. 1, 2009 - Jan. 31, 2010; Oct. 1, 2010 - Jan. 31, 2011; Oct. 1, 2011 - Jan. 31, 2012)) Sept. 1, 2012 - Dec. 31, 2012; Sept. 1, 2013 - Dec. 31, 2013; Sept. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2014.

JACKRABBIT

Season closed statewide.

PTARMIGAN, SAGE, AND SHARP-TAILED GROUSE

Season closed statewide.

WILD TURKEY:

YOUTH SEASON

LEGAL BIRD: Male turkeys and turkeys with visible beards only.

SEASON DATES: April 7-8, 2012; April ((3-4, 2010)) 6-7, 2013; April ((2-3, 2011)) 5-6, 2014; April ((7-8, 2012)) 4-5, 2015.

SPRING SEASON

LEGAL BIRD: Male turkeys and turkeys with visible beards only.

SEASON DATES: April 15 - May 31, ((2009, 2010, 2011,)) 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

BAG LIMIT: The combined spring/youth season limit is three (3) birds. Only two (2) turkeys may be killed in Eastern Washington, except only one (1) may be killed in Chelan, Kittitas, or Yakima counties. One (1) turkey may be killed per year in Western Washington outside of Klickitat County. Two (2) turkeys may be killed in Klickitat County.

FALL NORTHEAST BEARDLESS TURKEY SEASON

LEGAL BIRD: Beardless only.

LEGAL HUNTER: Open to all hunters with a valid turkey tag.

OPEN AREA: GMUs ((105-124)) 105-142.

SEASON DATES: ((Sept. 26 - Oct. 9, 2009; Sept. 25 - Oct. 8, 2010; Sept. 24 - Oct. 7, 2011)) Sept. 22 - Oct. 12, 2012; Sept. 21 - Oct. 11, 2013; Sept. 20 - Oct. 10, 2014.

BAG LIMIT: Two (2) beardless turkeys (in addition to other fall turkey harvest).

EARLY FALL GENERAL SEASON

LEGAL BIRD: Either sex.

LEGAL HUNTER: Open to all hunters with a valid turkey tag.

OPEN AREA: GMUs 101, ((127-133)) 124-142, 145-154, and 162-186.

SEASON DATES: ((Sept. 26 - Oct. 9, 2009; Sept. 25 - Oct. 8, 2010; Sept. 24 - Oct. 7, 2011)) Sept. 22 - Oct. 12, 2012; Sept. 21 - Oct. 11, 2013; Sept. 20 - Oct. 10, 2014.

BAG LIMIT: One (1) turkey ((during the early fall general and permit hunting seasons combined)) either sex (in addition to other fall turkey harvest).

FALL PERMIT SEASONS

LEGAL BIRD: Either sex.

LEGAL HUNTER: All hunters who are selected in the fall turkey special permit drawing and who possess a valid turkey tag.

Hunt Name	Permit Season Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary Description	Permits		Bag Limit*
Klickitat	Sept. ((26 - Oct. 9, 2009, Sept. 25 - Oct. 8, 2010, Sept. 24 - Oct. 7, 2011)) 22 - Oct. 12, 2012, Sept. 21 - Oct. 11, 2013, Sept. 20 - Oct. 10, 2014	Either sex	GMUs 382, 388, 568-578	150		1
Methow	Nov. 15 - Dec. 15, ((2009, 2010, 2011)) 2012, 2013, 2014	Either sex	GMUs 218-231 and 242	50		1
Teanaway	Nov. 15 - Dec. 15, 2012, 2013, 2014	Either sex	GMU 335	50		1

*BAG LIMIT: During the early fall general and permit hunting seasons combined.

LATE FALL SEASON

LEGAL BIRD: Either sex.

LEGAL HUNTER: Open to all hunters with a valid turkey tag.

OPEN AREA: GMUs ((105-124)) 105-142, 149-154, 162-186.

SEASON DATES: Nov. 20 - Dec. 15, ((2009, 2010, 2011)) 2012, 2013, 2014.

BAG LIMIT: One (1) turkey.

HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR INCENTIVE PERMITS

LEGAL BIRD: Male turkeys and turkeys with visible beards only.

LEGAL HUNTER: Qualified hunter education instructors who are selected through a random drawing. 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.

OPEN AREA: Statewide.

SEASON DATES: April 1 - May 31, ((2009, 2010, 2011,)) 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

PERMITS: 2.

OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR WILD TURKEY:

HUNTING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset during spring and fall seasons.

SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR WILD TURKEY:

1. Turkey season is open for shotgun shooting #4 shot or smaller, archery, and muzzleloader shotgun shooting #4 shot or smaller.

2. A turkey tag is required for hunting turkey.

3. It is unlawful to use dogs to hunt turkeys.

4. It is unlawful to bait game birds.

EASTERN WASHINGTON SEASONS:

RING-NECKED PHEASANT

Bag and Possession Limits: Three (3) cock pheasants per day, with a total of fifteen (15) cock pheasants in possession at any time.

YOUTH SEASON DATES: ((Sept. 26 and 27, 2009; Sept. 25 and 26, 2010; Sept. 24 and 25, 2011)) Sept. 22 and 23, 2012; Sept. 21 and 22, 2013; Sept. 20 and 21, 2014. Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old.

HUNTERS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER SEASON DATES: Sept. 24-28, 2012; Sept. 23-27, 2013; Sept. 22-26, 2014.

REGULAR SEASON DATES: ((Oct. 24, 2009 - Jan. 18, 2010; Oct. 23, 2010 - Jan. 17, 2011; Oct. 22, 2011 - Jan. 16, 2012)) Oct. 20, 2012 - Jan. 13, 2013; Oct. 19, 2013 - Jan. 12, 2014; Oct. 18, 2014 - Jan. 11, 2015.

((The director is authorized to close the pheasant season on an emergency basis as conditions warrant, consistent with RCW 34.05.350 and 77.12.150.))

CHUKAR

Bag and Possession Limits: Six (6) chukar per day, with a total of eighteen (18) chukar in possession at any time.

YOUTH SEASON DATES: ((Sept. 26 and 27, 2009; Sept. 25 and 26, 2010; Sept. 24 and 25, 2011)) Sept. 22 and 23, 2012; Sept. 21 and 22, 2013; Sept. 20 and 21, 2014. Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old.

REGULAR SEASON DATES: ((Oct. 3, 2009 - Jan. 18, 2010; Oct. 2, 2010 - Jan. 17, 2011; Oct. 1, 2011 - Jan. 16, 2012)) Oct. 6, 2012 - Jan. 21, 2013; Oct. 5, 2013 - Jan. 20, 2014; Oct. 4, 2014 - Jan. 19, 2015.

GRAY (HUNGARIAN) PARTRIDGE

Bag and Possession Limits: Six (6) gray partridges per day, with a total of eighteen (18) gray partridges in possession at any time.

YOUTH SEASON DATES: ((Sept. 26 and 27, 2009; Sept. 25 and 26, 2010; Sept. 24 and 25, 2011)) Sept. 22 and 23, 2012; Sept. 21 and 22, 2013; Sept. 20 and 21, 2014. Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old.

REGULAR SEASON DATES: ((Oct. 3, 2009 - Jan. 18, 2010; Oct. 2, 2010 - Jan. 17, 2011; Oct. 2, 2011 - Jan. 16, 2012)) Oct. 6, 2012 - Jan. 21, 2013; Oct. 5, 2013 - Jan. 20, 2014; Oct. 4, 2014 - Jan. 19, 2015.

MOUNTAIN QUAIL

Season closed throughout Eastern Washington.

CALIFORNIA (VALLEY) QUAIL AND NORTHERN BOBWHITE

Bag and Possession Limits: Ten (10) quail per day, with a total of thirty (30) quail in possession at any time, straight or mixed bag.

YOUTH SEASON DATES: ((Sept. 26 and 27, 2009; Sept. 25 and 26, 2010; Sept. 24 and 25, 2011)) Sept. 22 and 23, 2012; Sept. 21 and 22, 2013; Sept. 20 and 21, 2014. Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old.

REGULAR SEASON DATES: ((Oct. 3, 2009 - Jan. 18, 2010; Oct. 2, 2010 - Jan. 17, 2011; Oct. 2, 2011 - Jan. 16, 2012)) Oct. 6, 2012 - Jan. 21, 2013; Oct. 5, 2013 - Jan. 20, 2014; Oct. 4, 2014 - Jan. 19, 2015.

WESTERN WASHINGTON SEASONS:

RING-NECKED PHEASANT

Bag and Possession Limits: Two (2) pheasants of either sex per day, with a total of fifteen (15) pheasants in possession at any time.

YOUTH SEASON DATES: ((Sept. 26 and 27, 2009; Sept. 25 and 26, 2010; Sept. 24 and 25, 2011)) Sept. 22 and 23, 2012; Sept. 21 and 22, 2013; Sept. 20 and 21, 2014. Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old.

HUNTERS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER SEASON DATES: ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 2, 2009; Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, 2010; Sept. 26-30, 2011)) Sept. 24-28, 2012; Sept. 23-27, 2013; Sept. 22-26, 2014.

REGULAR SEASON DATES: ((Oct. 3 - Nov. 30, 2009; Oct. 2 - Nov. 30, 2010; Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2011)) Sept. 29 - Nov. 30, 2012; Sept. 28 - Nov. 30, 2013; Sept. 27 - Nov. 30, 2014. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; EXCEPT Dungeness Recreation Area Site (Clallam County) starting ((Oct. 3, 2009; Oct. 2, 2010; Oct. 1, 2011)) Oct. 6, 2012; Oct. 5, 2013; Oct. 4, 2014.

EXTENDED SEASON DATES: Dec. 1-15, ((2009, 2010, 2011)) 2012, 2013, 2014. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. only on the following release sites: Belfair, Fort Lewis, Kosmos, Lincoln Creek, Scatter Creek, Skookumchuck, and all Whidbey Island release sites EXCEPT Bayview. Pheasants will not be released during the extended season.

SPECIAL RESTRICTION: Western Washington pheasant hunters must choose to hunt on either odd-numbered or even-numbered weekend days from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. at all units of Lake Terrell, Tennant Lake, Snoqualmie, Skagit, Skookumchuck, and Scatter Creek Wildlife Areas, all hunting sites on Whidbey Island, and at the Dungeness Recreation Area, and must indicate their choice on the Western Washington Pheasant Permit by choosing "odd" or "even." Hunters who select the three day option, hunters 65 years of age or older, and youth hunters may hunt during either weekend day morning. Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who must have an appropriately marked pheasant permit if hunting.

MOUNTAIN QUAIL

Bag and Possession Limits: Two (2) mountain quail per day, with a total of four (4) mountain quail in possession at any time.

SEASON DATES: ((Oct. 3 - Nov. 30, 2009; Oct. 2 - Nov. 30, 2010; Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2011)) Sept. 29 - Nov. 30, 2012; Sept. 28 - Nov. 30, 2013; Sept. 27 - Nov. 30, 2014.

CALIFORNIA (VALLEY) QUAIL AND NORTHERN BOBWHITE

Bag and Possession Limits: Ten (10) California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite per day, with a total of thirty (30) California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite in possession at any time, straight or mixed bag.

SEASON DATES: ((Oct. 3 - Nov. 30, 2009; Oct. 2 - Nov. 30, 2010; Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2011)) Sept. 29 - Nov. 30, 2012; Sept. 28 - Nov. 30, 2013; Sept. 27 - Nov. 30, 2014.

FALCONRY SEASONS:

UPLAND GAME BIRD AND FOREST GROUSE - FALCONRY

Bag and Possession Limits: Two (2) pheasants (either sex), six (6) partridge, five (5) California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite, two (2) mountain quail (in Western Washington only), and three (3) forest grouse (blue, ruffed, spruce) per day. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit.

OPEN AREA: Statewide.

SEASON DATES: Aug. 1, ((2009)) 2012 - Mar. 15, ((2010)) 2013; Aug. 1, ((2010)) 2013 - Mar. 15, ((2011)) 2014; Aug. 1, ((2011)) 2014 - Mar. 15, ((2012)) 2015.

TURKEY - FALCONRY

A turkey tag is required to hunt turkey during the turkey falconry season.

Bag and Possession Limits: One (1) turkey (either sex) per turkey tag with a maximum of two (2) turkeys. Possession limit: Two (2).

OPEN AREA: Eastern Washington.

SEASON DATES: Sept. 1, ((2009)) 2012 - Feb. 15, ((2010)) 2013; Sept. 1, ((2010)) 2013 - Feb. 15, ((2011)) 2014; Sept. 1, ((2011)) 2014 - Feb. 15, ((2012)) 2015.

MOURNING DOVE - FALCONRY

Bag and Possession Limits: Three (3) mourning doves per day straight bag or mixed bag with snipe, coots, ducks, and geese during established seasons. Possession limit is twice the daily limit.

OPEN AREA: Statewide.

SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Dec. 16, ((2009, 2010, 2011)) 2012, 2013, 2014.

COTTONTAIL RABBIT AND SNOWSHOE HARE - FALCONRY

Bag and Possession Limits: Five (5) cottontails or snowshoe hares per day, straight or mixed bag. Possession limit: Fifteen (15).

OPEN AREA: Statewide.

SEASON DATES: Aug. 1, ((2009)) 2012 - Mar. 15, ((2010)) 2013; Aug. 1, ((2010)) 2013 - Mar. 15, ((2011)) 2014; Aug. 1, ((2011)) 2014 - Mar. 15, ((2012)) 2015.

OTHER SEASONS:

CANADA GOOSE SEPTEMBER SEASON

Bag and Possession Limits: Western Washington, except Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties and that part of Clark County north of the Washougal River: Five (5) Canada geese per day with a total of ten (10) in possession at any time.

Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties and that part of Clark County north of the Washougal River: Three (3) Canada geese per day with a total of six (6) in possession at any time.

EASTERN WASHINGTON: Three (3) Canada geese per day with a total of six (6) in possession at any time.

EASTERN WASHINGTON SEASON DATES: Sept. 14-15, 2012, 2013, 2014.

WESTERN WASHINGTON SEASON DATES: Sept. 10-15, ((2009, 2010, 2011)) 2012, 2013, and 2014. EXCEPT Pacific County: Sept. 1-15, ((2009, 2010, and 2011)) 2012, 2013, 2014.

MOURNING DOVE

Bag and Possession Limits: Ten (10) mourning doves per day with a total of twenty (20) mourning doves in possession at any time.

OPEN AREA: Statewide.

SEASON DATES: Sept. 1-30, ((2009, 2010, 2011)) 2012, 2013, 2014.

HIP REQUIREMENTS:

All hunters age 16 and over of migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon) are required to complete a Harvest Information Program (HIP) survey at a license dealer, and possess a Washington Migratory Bird ((validation)) permit as evidence of compliance with this requirement when hunting migratory game birds. Youth hunters are required to complete a HIP survey, and possess a free Washington Youth Migratory Bird ((validation)) permit as evidence of compliance with this requirement when hunting migratory game birds.

BAND-TAILED PIGEON

Bag and Possession Limits: Two (2) band-tailed pigeons per day with a total of four (4) band-tailed pigeons in possession at one time.

OPEN AREA: Statewide.

SEASON DATES: Sept. 15-23, ((2009, 2010, 2011)) 2012, 2013, 2014.

WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED TO HUNT BAND-TAILED PIGEONS.

((All persons hunting band-tailed pigeons in this season are required to obtain a written authorization and harvest report from the Washington department of fish and wildlife. Application forms must be delivered to a department of fish and wildlife office no later than August 25 or postmarked on or before August 25 in order for applicants to be mailed an authorization before the season starts. Immediately after taking a band-tailed pigeon into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required on the harvest report. By October 15, hunters must return the harvest report to a department of fish and wildlife office, 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 following band-tailed pigeon season.)) Hunters must possess a special migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for band-tailed pigeons when hunting band-tailed pigeons. Immediately after taking a band-tailed pigeon into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required on the harvest record card. Hunters must report harvest information from band-tailed pigeon harvest record cards to WDFW for receipt by September 30 following the current season. Every person issued a migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card must return the entire card to the Washington department of fish and wildlife or report the card information at the designated internet site listed on the harvest record card. Any hunter failing to report by the deadline will be in noncompliance of reporting requirements. Beginning with the 2013 license year, hunters who have not reported hunting activity by the reporting deadline for any harvest record card will be required to pay a ten dollar administrative fee before any new migratory bird authorization and harvest record card will be issued. A hunter may only be penalized a maximum of ten dollars during a license year.

BIRD DOG TRAINING SEASON

Wild upland game birds may be pursued during the dog-training season, but may not be killed except during established hunting seasons. A small game license is required to train dogs on wild game birds. A Western Washington Pheasant Permit is required to train dogs on pheasants in Western Washington. Captive raised game birds may be released and killed during dog training if proof of lawful acquisition (invoices) are in possession and the birds are appropriately marked (WAC 232-12-271 and 232-12-044).

OPEN AREA: Statewide.

SEASON DATES: Aug. 1, ((2009)) 2012 - Mar. 31, ((2010)) 2013; Aug. 1, ((2010)) 2013 - Mar. 31, ((2011)) 2014; Aug. 1, ((2011)) 2014 - Mar. 31, ((2012)) 2015.

Only youth and seniors may train dogs during their respective seasons on designated Western Washington pheasant release sites.

Bird dog training may be conducted year round on areas posted for bird dog training on portions of: Region One - Espanola (T24N, R40E, E 1/2 of section 16); Region Three - South L. T. Murray Wildlife Area; Region Four - Skagit Wildlife Area, Lake Terrell Wildlife Area, and Snoqualmie Wildlife Area; Region Five - Shillapoo/Vancouver Lake Wildlife Area; Region Six - Scatter Creek Wildlife Area, Fort Lewis Military Base.

HOUND HUNTING DURING DEER AND ELK HUNTING SEASONS

It is unlawful to hunt any wildlife at night or wild animals with dogs (hounds) during the months of September, October, or November in any area open to a modern firearm deer or elk season. The use of hounds to hunt black bear, cougar (EXCEPT by public safety cougar removal permit (WAC 232-12-243) or a commission authorized hound permit (WAC 232-28-285)), coyote, and bobcat is prohibited year round.

YAKAMA INDIAN RESERVATION:

The ((2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12)) 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 upland bird seasons within the Yakama Indian Reservation shall be the same as the season established by the Yakama Indian Nation.

COLVILLE INDIAN RESERVATION:

The ((2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12)) 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 upland bird seasons within the Colville Indian Reservation shall be the same as the season established by the Colville Indian Tribe.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-342, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-342, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 08-09-090 (Order 08-78), § 232-28-342, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-031 (Order 06-91), § 232-28-342, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06.]

OTS-4576.2

NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-357   2012-2014 Deer general seasons and definitions.   It is unlawful to fail to comply with bag, possession, and season limits except as described below. Violations of this section are punishable under RCW 77.15.410.

Bag Limit: One (1) deer per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by fish and wildlife commission rule.

Hunting Method: Hunters must select one of the hunting methods (modern firearm, archery, muzzleloader).

Any Buck Deer Seasons: Open only to the taking of deer with visible antlers (buck fawns illegal).

Antler Point: To qualify as an antler point, the point must be at least one inch long measured on the longest side.

Antler Restrictions: APPLIES TO ALL HUNTERS DURING ANY GENERAL SEASON AND DESIGNATED SPECIAL PERMIT SEASONS. Buck deer taken in antler restricted GMUs must meet minimum antler point requirements. Minimum antler point requirements are antler points on one side only. Eye guards are antler points when they are at least one inch long.

2 Point minimum GMUs: 437, 636, 654, and 681.

3 Point minimum GMUs: All mule deer in 100, 200, and 300 series GMUs; white-tailed deer in GMUs 127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 145, 149, 154, 162, 163, 166, 169, 172, 175, 178, 181, 186, and black-tailed deer in GMU 578.

Permit Only Units: The following GMUs require a special permit to hunt deer: 157 (Mill Creek Watershed), 290 (Desert), 329 (Quilomene), 371 (Alkali), and 485 (Green River).

GMUs Closed to Deer Hunting: 490 (Cedar River) and 522 (Loo-wit).

Black-tailed Deer: Any member of black-tailed/mule deer (species Odocoileus hemionus) found west of a line drawn from the Canadian border south on the Pacific Crest Trail and along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary in Yakima County to the Klickitat River; south down Klickitat River to the Columbia River.

Mule Deer: Any member of black-tailed/mule deer (species Odocoileus hemionus) found east of a line drawn from the Canadian border south on the Pacific Crest Trail and along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary in Yakima County to the Klickitat River; south down Klickitat River to the Columbia River.

White-tailed Deer: Means any white-tailed deer (member of the species Odocoileus virginianus) except the Columbian whitetail deer (species Odocoileus virginianus leucurus).

MODERN FIREARM DEER SEASONS

License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.

Tag Required: Valid modern firearm deer tag on his/her person for the area hunted.

Hunting Method: Modern firearm deer tag hunters may use rifle, handgun, shotgun, bow or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.

Hunt Season	2012 Dates	2013 Dates	2014 Dates	Game Management Units (GMUs)	Legal Deer
HIGH BUCK HUNTS
	Sept. 15-25	Sept. 15-25	Sept. 15-25	Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, and Henry Jackson Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area	3 pt. min.
GENERAL SEASON
Western Washington Black-tailed Deer	Oct. 13-31	Oct. 12-31	Oct. 11-31	407, 418, 426, 448, 450, 454, 460, 466, 501 through 520, 524 through 556, 560, 568, 572, 574, 601 through 633, 638 through 653, 658 through 673, 684	Any buck
				410, 564, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, 6014, and 6020	Any deer
				578	3 pt. min.
				437, 636, 654, 681	2 pt. min.
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer	Oct. 13-26	Oct. 12-25	Oct. 11-24	101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 124	Any white-tailed buck
	Oct. 13-21	Oct. 12-20	Oct. 11-19	203 through 284, 328, 330 through 368, 372	Any white-tailed buck
	Oct. 13-21	Oct. 12-20	Oct. 11-19	127 through 154, 162 through 186	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
				379, 381	Any white-tailed deer
	Oct. 13-26	Oct. 12-25	Oct. 11-24	373	Any white-tailed deer
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer in GMUs 117 and 121	Oct. 13-26	Oct. 12-25	Oct. 11-24	117, 121	White-tailed, 4 pt. min.
Eastern Washington Mule Deer	Oct. 13-21	Oct. 12-20	Oct. 11-19	101 through 154, 162 through 186, 203 through 284, 328, 330 through 368, 372, 379, 381	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
	Oct. 13-26	Oct. 12-25	Oct. 11-24	373, 382, 388	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
LATE GENERAL SEASON
Western Washington Black-tailed Deer	Nov. 15-18	Nov. 14-17	Nov. 13-16	407, 454, 466, 501 through 520, 524 through 560, 568, 572, 601 through 633, 638 through 653, 658 through 673, 684 and 699	Any buck
				636, 654, 681	2 pt. min.
	Nov. 15-18	Nov. 14-17	Nov. 13-16	410, 564, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, 6014, 6020	Any deer
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer	Nov. 10-19	Nov. 9-19	Nov. 8-19	105, 108, 111, 113, 124	Any white-tailed buck
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer in GMUs 117 and 121	Nov. 10-19	Nov. 9-19	Nov. 8-19	117, 121	White-tailed, 4 pt. min.
HUNTERS 65 AND OVER, DISABLED, OR YOUTH GENERAL SEASONS
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer	Oct. 13-26	Oct. 12-25	Oct. 11-24	124	Any white-tailed deer
	Oct. 18-21	Oct. 17-20	Oct. 16-19	101, 105, 108, 111, 113	Any white-tailed deer
	Nov. 10-19	Nov. 9-19	Nov. 8-19	Deer Area 1050	Any white-tailed deer
	Nov. 10-19	Nov. 9-19	Nov. 8-19	Deer Areas 1060, 1070, 1080	White-tailed, antlerless only
	Oct. 13-21	Oct. 12-20	Oct. 11-19	127 through 142, 145, 154, and 172 through 178, and Deer Area 1010	White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer in GMUs 117 and 121	Oct. 18-21	Oct. 17-20	Oct. 16-19	117, 121	White-tailed, 4 pt. min. or antlerless

ARCHERY DEER SEASONS

License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.

Tag Required: Valid archery deer tag on his/her person for the area hunted.

Special Notes: Archery tag holders can only hunt during archery seasons with archery equipment (WAC 232-12-054).

Hunt Area	2012 Dates	2013 Dates	2014 Dates	Game Management Units (GMUs)	Legal Deer
EARLY ARCHERY GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western Washington Black-tailed Deer	Sept. 1-28	Sept. 1-27	Sept. 1-26	407 through 426, 448, 450, 454, 466, 501, 504, 505, 510, 513, 520, 554, 564, 568, 621 through 633, 642 through 652, 658 through 672, 684 and 699	Any deer
				460, 503, 601, 603, 615, 618, 673	Any buck
				437, 636, 654, 681	2 pt. min. or antlerless
				578	3 pt. min.
	Sept. 1-23	Sept. 1-22	Sept. 1-21	516, 524, 556, 638, 653	Any deer
				506, 530, 550, 560, 572, 574, 602, 607, 612	Any buck
Eastern Washington Mule Deer	Sept. 1-28	Sept. 1-27	Sept. 1-26	105 through 121, 145, 166, 169, 172, 243, 334	3 pt. min.
				124 through 142, 175, 181, 186, 244 through 247, 249, 250, 260, 372, 373, 379, 381, 382, 388	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Sept. 1-23	Sept. 1-22	Sept. 1-21	178	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Sept. 1-23	Sept. 1-22	Sept. 1-21	149, 154, 162, 163, 251, 328, 335, 336, 340, 342, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368	3 pt. min.
	Sept. 1-15	Sept. 1-15	Sept. 1-15	101, 204 through 242, 248, 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284	3 pt. min.
	Sept. 16-28	Sept. 16-27	Sept. 16-26	101, 204 through 242, 248, 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Sept. 1-28	Sept. 1-27	Sept. 1-26	101, 105, 108, 111, 113	Any white-tailed buck
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer	Sept. 1-28	Sept. 1-27	Sept. 1-26	124, 204 through 250, 254 through 284, 373, 379, 381	Any white-tailed deer
	Sept. 1-28	Sept. 1-27	Sept. 1-26	127 through 145, 166, 169, 172, 175, 181, 186	White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Sept. 1-23	Sept. 1-22	Sept. 1-21	154, 162, 163, 178	White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Sept. 1-23	Sept. 1-22	Sept. 1-21	149	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer in GMUs 117 and 121	Sept. 1-28	Sept. 1-27	Sept. 1-26	117, 121	White-tailed, 4 pt. min.
LATE ARCHERY GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western Washington Black-tailed Deer	Nov. 21 - Dec. 8	Nov. 27 - Dec. 8	Nov. 26 - Dec. 8	437, 636, 654, 681	2 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 21 - Dec. 15	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15	Nov. 26 - Dec. 15	466, 510 through 520, 524, 556, 638, 648, and 699	Any deer
	Nov. 21 - Dec. 15	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15	Nov. 26 - Dec. 15	460, 506, 530, 560, 572, 601, 607 through 618	Any buck
	Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Nov. 27 - Dec. 31	Nov. 26 - Dec. 31	603, 624, 652	Any buck
	Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Nov. 27 - Dec. 31	Nov. 26 - Dec. 31	407, 410, 454, 505, 564, 627, 642, 660 through 672	Any deer
Eastern Washington Mule Deer	Nov. 21-30	Nov. 21-30	Nov. 21-30	209, 215, 233, 243, 250	3 pt. min.
	Nov. 21 - Dec. 8	Nov. 27 - Dec. 8	Nov. 26 - Dec. 8	346, 352, 364, 388, Deer Area 3682	3 pt. min.
	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	145, 163, 178	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 21 - Dec. 8	Nov. 27 - Dec. 8	Nov. 26 - Dec. 8	272, 278, 373	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Dec. 9-31	Dec. 9-31	Dec. 9-31	Deer Area 1021	Antlerless only
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer	Nov. 10 - Dec. 15	Nov. 10 - Dec. 15	Nov. 10 - Dec. 15	101	Any white-tailed deer
	Nov. 25 - Dec. 15	Nov. 25 - Dec. 15	Nov. 25 - Dec. 15	105, 108, 124	Any white-tailed deer
	Nov. 25 - Dec. 15	Nov. 25 - Dec. 15	Nov. 25 - Dec. 15	127	White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	145, 163, 178	White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 21 - Dec. 15	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15	Nov. 26 - Dec. 15	204, 209, 215, 233, 243, 272, 278, 373	Any white-tailed deer
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer in GMUs 117 and 121	Nov. 25 - Dec. 9	Nov. 25 - Dec. 9	Nov. 25 - Dec. 9	117, 121	White-tailed, 4 pt. min.
	Dec. 10-15	Dec. 10-15	Dec. 10-15	117, 121	White-tailed, 4 pt. min. or antlerless

MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASONS

License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.

Tag Required: Valid muzzleloader deer tag on his/her person for the area hunted.

Hunting Method: Muzzleloader only.

Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during muzzleloader seasons and must hunt with muzzleloader equipment (WAC 232-12-051) or archery equipment (WAC 232-12-054).

Hunt Area	2012 Dates	2013 Dates	2014 Dates	Game Management Units (GMUs)	Legal Deer
High Buck Hunts	Sept. 15-25	Sept. 15-25	Sept. 15-25	Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, and Henry Jackson Wilderness areas, and Lake Chelan Recreation Area	3 pt. min.
EARLY MUZZLELOADER GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western Washington Black-tailed Deer	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Sept. 28 - Oct. 6	Sept. 27 - Oct. 5	407, 418, 426, 448, 450, 501, 504, 505, 506, 510, 513, 516, 520, 530, 554, 556, 568, 572, 574, 603, 607, 612, 615, 624, 638, 642, 648, 660, 663, 672, 673, 684	Any buck
				410, 454, 564, 627, 652, 666, Deer Areas 4926 and 6020	Any deer
				437, 636	2 pt. min.
				578	3 pt. min.
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Sept. 28 - Oct. 6	Sept. 27 - Oct. 5	101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 124, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 250, 251, 260, 278, 284	White-tailed, any buck
				142	White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
				127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 145, 149, 175, 181, 186	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
				373, 379	White-tailed, any deer
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer in GMUs 117 and 121	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Sept. 28 - Oct. 6	Sept. 27 - Oct. 5	117, 121	White-tailed, 4 pt. min.
Eastern Washington Mule Deer	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Sept. 28 - Oct. 6	Sept. 27 - Oct. 5	101 through 149, 175, 181, 186, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 250, 251, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 284, 328, 330 through 342, 352 through 360, 368, 373, 379, 382	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
				278	Mule deer, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
LATE MUZZLELOADER GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western Washington Black-tailed Deer	Nov. 22 - Dec. 15	Nov. 28 - Dec. 15	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15	407, 410, 454, 501, 504, 564, 633, 666, 684, and Deer Areas 4926 and 6020	Any deer
				654	2 pt. min.
				460, 550, 602, 651, 658	Any buck
	Nov. 22 - Dec. 6	Nov. 28 - Dec. 6	Nov. 27 - Dec. 6	667, 673	Any buck
	Dec. 7-15	Dec. 7-15	Dec. 7-15	673	Any deer
Eastern Washington White-tailed Deer	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	113	Any white-tailed buck
	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	130, 133, 136, 139	White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	172, 181	White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 20-30	Nov. 20-30	Nov. 20-30	379, 381	Any white-tailed deer
Eastern Washington Mule Deer	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	130	Antlerless
	Nov. 20-30	Nov. 20-30	Nov. 20-30	381	3 pt. min. or antlerless
	Nov. 20-30	Nov. 20-30	Nov. 20-30	379, 382	3 pt. min.

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OTS-4577.2

NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-358   2012-2014 Elk general seasons and definitions.   It is unlawful to fail to comply with bag, possession, and season limits except as described below. Violations of this section are punishable under RCW 77.15.410.

Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the license year, except where otherwise permitted by fish and wildlife commission rule. Any combination of seasons, tags, and permits set by the fish and wildlife commission will not exceed a maximum of two (2) elk per hunter during the license year.

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

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

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

Antler Point: To qualify as an antler point, the point must be at least one inch long measured on the longest side.

Branch: A branch is defined as any projection off the main antler beam that is at least one inch long, measured on the longest side, and longer than it is wide.

Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Bull elk taken in spike only GMUs must have at least one antler with no branches originating more than four inches above where the antler attaches to the skull.

Spike Only GMUs: 145-154, 162-186, 249, and 336-368.

True Spike -- Bull Antler Restrictions: Bull elk taken in these units must have both antlers with no branching originating more than four inches above where the antlers attach to the skull. Under the true spike restriction, the taking of an elk that has two points on one side or has antler points within one inch of the definitions regarding length of point, or point of origination, is an infraction under RCW 7.84.030. All other types of violations of the true spike restriction are subject to current penalties and assessments under RCW 77.15.410 and 77.15.420.

True Spike GMUs: 251, 328-335.

3 Point Antler Restrictions: Legal bull elk must have at least 3 antler points on one side with at least 2 antler points above the ear. Eye guards are antler points when they are at least one inch long. Antler restrictions apply to all hunters during any open season.

3 Point GMUs: All of Western Washington except for GMUs 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, 652 for archers, 666, 684, and Elk Area 4941.

Permit Only Units: The following GMUs are closed during general seasons: 157, 371, 418, 485, 522, 524, 556, 621, 636, 653, and Elk Area 3068.

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

Elk Tag Areas

Eastern Washington: All 100, 200, and 300 GMUs except permit only for all hunters in GMUs 157 and 371. Modern firearms are restricted in GMU 334.

EA - Eastern Washington Archery Tag

EF - Eastern Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag

EM - Eastern Washington Muzzleloader Tag

Western Washington: All 400, 500, and 600 GMUs except closed in GMU 437 (except for Elk Area 4941), 490, and modern firearm restrictions in portions of GMU 660. GMU 554 is open only for early archery and muzzleloader seasons. Elk Area 6064 in GMU 638 (Quinault) is open to master hunters only. Elk hunting by permit only in GMUs 418, 485, 522, 524, 556, 621, and 636.

WA - Western Washington Archery Tag

WF - Western Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag

WM - Western Washington Muzzleloader Tag

Modern Firearm General Elk Seasons

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

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

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

Hunt Area	Elk Tag Area	Game Management Units (GMUs)	2012 Dates	2013 Dates	2014 Dates	Legal Elk
Eastern Washington	EF	101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 204	Oct. 27 - Nov. 4	Oct. 26 - Nov. 3	Oct. 25 - Nov. 2	Any bull
		145 through 154, 162 through 186, 249, 336 through 368	Oct. 27 - Nov. 4	Oct. 26 - Nov. 3	Oct. 25 - Nov. 2	Spike bull
		251, 328, 329, 334, 335	Oct. 27 - Nov. 4	Oct. 26 - Nov. 3	Oct. 26 - Nov. 2	True spike bull
		Elk Area 3722*	Sept. 8-23	Sept. 7-22	Sept. 6-21	Antlerless only
		124 through 142, 372, 382, 388	Oct. 27 - Nov. 4	Oct. 26 - Nov. 3	Oct. 25 - Nov. 2	Any elk
		203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381	Oct. 27 - Nov. 15	Oct. 26 - Nov. 15	Oct. 25 - Nov. 15	Any elk
		Elk Area 2033	Sept. 4-30	Sept. 3-30	Sept. 2-30	Antlerless only
		Master Hunters Only: 371, Elk Area 3912	Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2013	Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2014	Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2015	Antlerless only
		Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911**	Nov. 10 - Dec. 16	Nov. 9 - Dec. 15	Nov. 8 - Dec. 14	Antlerless only
		Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911** 2nd tag.	Aug. 1 - Oct. 26	Aug. 1 - Oct. 25	Aug. 1 - Oct. 24	Antlerless only
		Master Hunters Only: 127, 130	Dec. 9-31	Dec. 9-31	Dec. 9-31	Antlerless only
		*GMU 372 and Elk Area 3722 are mainly private property, hunters are not advised to try hunting these areas without making prior arrangements for access.
		**Master Hunters who hunt in Elk Area 3911 may purchase a master hunter, Elk Area 3911, second elk transport tag. Only one (1) anterless elk may be taken from Elk Area 3911 unless drawn for an antlerless elk special permit. Any legal weapon may be used. Master hunter, Elk Area 3911 second elk transport tags will be valid only for Elk Area 3911 from August 1 - October 26, 2012, August 1 - October 25, 2013, and August 1 - October 24, 2014. All hunters participating in the Elk Area 3911 hunt must wear hunter orange.
Western Washington	WF	407, 460, 466, 503, 505 through 520, 530, 550, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627 through 633, 638 through 652, 654 through 684. Except master hunters only in Elk Area 6064.	Nov. 3-14	Nov. 2-13	Nov. 1-12	3 pt. min.
		501, 504	Nov. 3-14	Nov. 2-13	Nov. 1-12	3 pt. min. or antlerless
		448, 564, 666	Nov. 3-14	Nov. 2-13	Nov. 1-12	Any elk
		454	Nov. 3-14	Nov. 2-13	Nov. 1-12	Any bull

Archery General Elk Seasons

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

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

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

Special Notes: Archery tag holders can hunt only during archery seasons and must hunt with archery equipment (WAC 232-12-054). Archery elk hunters may apply for special bull permits. Please see permit table for tag eligibility for all elk permits.

Hunt Area	Elk Tag Area	Game Management Units (GMUs)	2012 Dates	2013 Dates	2014 Dates	Legal Elk
Early Archery General Elk Seasons
Eastern Washington	EA	101 through 142, 243, 247, 249, 250, 373, 379, 381, 388	Sept. 4-16	Sept. 3-15	Sept. 2-14	Any elk
		162, 166 through 172, 186, 352, 356	Sept. 4- 16	Sept. 3-15	Sept. 2-14	Spike bull
		328, 329, 335	Sept. 4-16	Sept. 3-15	Sept. 2-14	True spike bull
		145, 149, 154, Elk Area 1010, Elk Area 1013, 163, 175, 178, 181, 334, 336, 340, 346, 364	Sept. 4- 16	Sept. 3-15	Sept. 2-14	Spike bull or antlerless
Western Washington	WA	448, 454, 564, 652, 666	Sept. 4- 16	Sept. 3-15	Sept. 2-14	Any elk
		407, 501 through 505, 520, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 624, except for Elk Area 6071, Elk Area 6061, 654, 660, 667 through 673, 681, 684, 699	Sept. 4- 16	Sept. 3-15	Sept. 2-14	3 pt. min. or antlerless
		460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, 530, 601, 602, 603, 607, 612 through 618, 627, 633, 638 through 648, 651, 658, 663. Master hunters only in Elk Area 6064.	Sept. 4-16	Sept. 3-15	Sept. 2-14	3 pt. min.
Late Archery General Elk Seasons
Eastern Washington	EA	101, 105, 108, 117, 121, 204	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Any bull
		124, 127, 373, 388	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Any elk
		178	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	Nov. 20 - Dec. 8	Antlerless only
		Elk Area 1010, 163	Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, 2013	Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, 2014	Dec. 9 - Jan. 20, 2015	Antlerless only
		203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 379, 381. Must wear hunter orange.	Oct. 21 - Nov. 15	Oct. 27 - Nov. 15	Oct. 26 - Nov. 15	Any elk
		Master Hunters Only: 371, Elk Area 3912. Must wear hunter orange.	Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2013	Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2014	Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2015	Antlerless only
		Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911**. Must wear hunter orange.	Nov. 10 - Dec. 16	Nov. 9 - Dec. 15	Nov. 8 - Dec. 14	Antlerless only
		Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911** 2nd tag. Must wear hunter orange.	Aug. 1 - Oct. 26	Aug. 1 - Oct. 25	Aug. 1 - Oct. 24	Antlerless only
		328, 334, 335	Nov. 21 - Dec. 8	Nov. 27 - Dec. 8	Nov. 26 - Dec. 8	True spike bull or antlerless
		336, 346, 352, 364, Elk Area 3681	Nov. 21 - Dec. 8	Nov. 27 - Dec. 8	Nov. 26 - Dec. 8	Spike bull or antlerless
Western Washington	WA	407, 503, 505, 667, 672, 681, and 699. Master hunters only in Elk Area 6064 portion of GMU 638.	Nov. 21 - Dec. 15	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15	Nov. 26 - Dec. 15	3 pt. min. or antlerless
		448, 454, 564, 666	Nov. 21 - Dec. 15	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15	Nov. 26 - Dec. 15	Any elk
		603, 612, 615, 638, 648	Nov. 21 - Dec. 15	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15	Nov. 26 - Dec. 15	3 pt. min.
		506, 520, 530	Nov. 21 - Dec. 15	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15	Nov. 26 - Dec. 15	Antlerless only
		*GMU 372 and Elk Area 3722 are mainly private property, hunters are not advised to try hunting these areas without making prior arrangements for access.
		**Master Hunters who hunt in Elk Area 3911 may purchase a master hunter, Elk Area 3911, second elk transport tag. Only one (1) antlerless elk may be taken from Elk Area 3911 unless drawn for an antlerless elk special permit. Any legal weapon may be used. Master hunter, Elk Area 3911 second elk transport tags will be valid only for Elk Area 3911 from August 1 - October 26, 2012, August 1 - October 25, 2013, and August 1 - October 24, 2014. All hunters participating in the Elk Area 3911 hunt must wear hunter orange.

Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons

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

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

Hunting Method: Muzzleloader as defined under WAC 232-12-051 or bow and arrow as defined under WAC 232-12-054.

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

Hunt Area	Elk Tag Area	Game Management Units (GMUs)	2012 Dates	2013 Dates	2014 Dates	Legal Elk
Early Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
Eastern Washington	EM	101 through 121, 247	Oct. 6-12	Oct. 5-11	Oct. 4-10	Any bull
		124 through 142, 245, 250	Oct. 6-12	Oct. 5-11	Oct. 4-10	Any elk
		172, 336 through 342, 352 through 360, 368	Oct. 6-12	Oct. 5-11	Oct. 4-10	Spike bull
		335, Elk Area 2051	Oct. 6-12	Oct. 5-11	Oct. 4-10	True spike bull
Western Washington	WM	448, 454, 564, 666, 684	Oct. 6-12	Oct. 5-11	Oct. 4-10	Any elk
		460, 513, 530, 554, 568, 574, 578, 602, 603, 607, 627, 633, 638 except Elk Area 6064, 642, 660, 663, 672	Oct. 6-12	Oct. 5-11	Oct. 4-10	3 pt. min.
		501, 503, 504, 652, except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless, 654, 667	Oct. 6-12	Oct. 5-11	Oct. 4-10	3 pt. min. or antlerless
Late Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
Eastern Washington	EM	130 through 142	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Any elk
		204	Oct. 27 - Nov. 15	Oct. 26 - Nov. 15	Oct. 25 - Nov. 15	Any bull
		203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381. Must wear hunter orange.	Oct. 27 - Nov. 15	Oct. 26 - Nov. 15	Oct. 25 - Nov. 15	Any elk
		Master Hunters Only: 371, Elk Area 3912. Must wear hunter orange.	Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2013	Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2014	Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2015	Antlerless only
		Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911**. Must wear hunter orange.	Nov. 10 - Dec. 16	Nov. 9 - Dec. 15	Nov. 8 - Dec. 14	Antlerless only
		Master Hunters Only: Elk Area 3911* 2nd tag. Must wear hunter orange.	Aug. 1 - Oct. 26	Aug. 1 - Oct. 25	Aug. 1 - Oct. 24	Antlerless only
Western Washington	WM	501, 503, 504, 505, 652 except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless.	Nov. 21 - Dec. 8	Nov. 27 - Dec. 8	Nov. 26 - Dec. 8	3 pt. min. or antlerless
		448, 454, 564, 666, 684	Nov. 21 - Dec. 15	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15	Nov. 26 - Dec. 15	Any elk
		568, 574, 578	Nov. 21-30	Nov. 27-30	Nov. 26-30	3 pt. min.
		550, 601, 618, 658, 667	Nov. 21 - Dec. 15	Nov. 27 - Dec. 15	Nov. 26 - Dec. 15	3 pt. min.
		*Master Hunters who hunt in Elk Area 3911 may purchase a master hunter, Elk Area 3911, second elk transport tag. Any legal weapon may be used. Only one (1) antlerless elk may be taken from Elk Area 3911 unless drawn for an antlerless elk special permit. Master hunter, Elk Area 3911 second elk transport tags will be valid only for Elk Area 3911 from August 1 - October 26, 2012, August 1 - October 25, 2013, and August 1 - October 24, 2014. All hunters participating in the Elk Area 3911 hunt must wear hunter orange.

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     Reviser's note: The spelling error in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appears in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.

OTS-4578.2

NEW SECTION
WAC 232-28-359   2012 Deer special permits.   It is unlawful to fail to comply with bag, possession, and season limits except as described below. Violations of this section are punishable under RCW 77.15.410.

Deer Special 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, dates, and other conditions listed for the hunt.

Quality
Hunt Name	Weapon/Tag	Hunters	Hunt Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary	Permits
Kelly Hill White-tailed Buck	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, Any buck	GMU 105	5
Kelly Hill Mule Deer Buck	Modern	Any	Nov. 10-20	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.	GMU 105	1
Douglas White-tailed Buck	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, Any buck	GMU 108	5
Douglas Mule Deer Buck	Modern	Any	Nov. 10-20	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.	GMU 108	1
Aladdin White-tailed Buck	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, Any buck	GMU 111	5
Aladdin Mule Deer Buck	Modern	Any	Nov. 10-20	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.	GMU 111	1
Selkirk	Modern	Any	Nov. 10-20	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.	GMU 113	1
49 Degrees North White-tailed Buck	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, Any buck	GMU 117	5
49 Degrees North Mule Buck	Modern	Any	Nov. 10-20	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.	GMU 117	1
Huckleberry White-tailed Buck	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, Any buck	GMU 121	5
Huckleberry Mule Deer Buck	Modern	Any	Nov. 10-20	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.	GMU 121	1
Mt. Spokane	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, Any buck	GMU 124	5
Mica Peak	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.	GMU 127	5
Cheney	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.	GMU 130	5
Roosevelt	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.	GMU 133	5
Steptoe	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.	GMU 139	5
Almota	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.	GMU 142	5
Watershed	Any Tag	Any	Oct. 1-10	3 pt. min.	GMU 157	5
Dayton	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	3 pt. min.	GMU 162	5
Tucannon	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	3 pt. min.	GMU 166	2
Wenaha East	Modern	Any	Nov. 7-14	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.	Deer Area 1009	2
Wenaha West	Modern	Any	Nov. 7-14	Mule deer, 3 pt. min.	Deer Area 1008	2
Lick Creek	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	3 pt. min.	GMU 175	1
Grande Ronde	Modern	Any	Nov. 20-24	3 pt. min.	GMU 186	1
East Okanogan	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 204	10
Sinlahekin	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 215	10
Chewuch	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 218	15
Pearrygin	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 224	15
Gardner	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 231	10
Pogue	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 233	20
Alta	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 242	10
Manson	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 243	10
Chiwawa	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 245	28
Slide Ridge	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 246	11
Entiat	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 247	25
Swakane	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 250	15
Mission	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 251	10
Ritzville	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 284	12
Desert	Modern	Any	Oct. 27 - Nov. 4	Any buck	GMU 290	17
Desert	Modern	Any	Nov. 17-25	Any buck	GMU 290	5
Naneum	Modern	Any	Nov. 12-20	Any buck	GMU 328	14
Quilomene	Modern	Any	Nov. 5-20	Any buck	GMU 329	14
Teanaway	Modern	Any	Nov. 12-20	Any buck	GMU 335	14
L.T. Murray	Modern	Any	Nov. 14-20	Any buck	GMUs 336, 340	5
Bethel	Modern	Any	Nov. 5-20	Any buck	GMU 360	5
Cowiche	Modern	Any	Nov. 5-20	Any buck	GMU 368	10
Alkali	Modern	Any	Nov. 3-18	Any buck	GMU 371	6
Kahlotus	Modern	Any	Nov. 10-19	Any buck	GMU 381	10
Grayback	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	3 pt. min.	GMU 388	40
Nooksack	Modern	Any	Nov. 15-20	Any buck	GMU 418	25
Skagit	Modern	Any	Nov. 15-20	Any buck	GMU 426	10
Sauk	Modern	Any	Nov. 15-20	2 pt. min.	GMU 437	25
Stillaguamish	Modern	Any	Nov. 15-20	Any buck	GMU 448	10
Snoqualmie	Modern	Any	Nov. 15-20	Any buck	GMU 460	10
Green River	Modern	Any	Oct. 27 - Nov. 2	Any buck	GMU 485	10
Lewis River	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-14	Any buck	GMU 560	1
Washougal	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-14	Any buck	GMU 568	2
Siouxon	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-14	Any buck	GMU 572	1
Wind River	Modern	Any	Nov. 13-20	Any buck	GMU 574	40
West Klickitat	Modern	Any	Nov. 13-20	3 pt. min.	GMU 578	40
Sol Duc	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any buck	GMU 607	5
Wynoochee	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-23	Any buck	GMU 648	10
Satsop	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-23	Any buck	GMU 651	10
Mashel	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-23	2 pt. min.	GMU 654	10
Capitol Peak	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-23	Any buck	GMU 663	10
Skookumchuck	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-23	Any buck	GMU 667	10
Chiliwist	Archery	Any	Nov. 21-30	Any buck	GMU 239	15
Entiat	Archery	Any	Nov. 21-30	Any buck	GMU 247	50
Chiwawa	Archery	Any	Dec. 1-8	Any buck	GMU 245	13
Slide Ridge	Archery	Any	Dec. 1-8	Any buck	GMU 246	3
Desert	Archery	Any	Nov. 26 - Dec. 9	Any buck	GMU 290	29
Naneum	Archery	Any	Nov. 21 - Dec. 8	Any buck	GMU 328	6
Quilomene	Archery	Any	Nov. 21 - Dec. 8	Any buck	GMU 329	6
Teanaway	Archery	Any	Nov. 21 - Dec. 8	Any buck	GMU 335	9
L.T. Murray	Archery	Any	Nov. 21 - Dec. 8	Any buck	GMUs 336, 340	2
West Klickitat	Archery	Any	Nov. 21-30	3 pt. min.	GMU 578	100
Kitsap	Archery	Any	Nov. 1-23	Any buck	GMU 627	10
Skokomish	Archery	Any	Nov. 1-23	2 pt. min.	GMU 636	10
Blue Mtns. Foothills	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 24 - Dec. 8	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.	GMUs 149, 154, 162, 166	70
Alta	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 25-30	Any buck	GMU 242	20
Chiwawa	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 25-30	Any buck	GMU 245	3
Slide Ridge	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 25-30	Any buck	GMU 246	1
Mission	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 25-30	Any buck	GMU 251	15
Desert	Muzzleloader	Any	Oct. 13-21	Any buck	GMU 290	3
Teanaway	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 7-13	Any buck	GMU 335	2
L.T. Murray	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 7-13	Any buck	GMUs 336, 340	1
Bald Mountain	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 7-20	Any buck	GMUs 342, 346	2
Naneum	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 7-13	Any buck	GMU 328	2
Quilomene	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2	Any buck	GMU 329	6
West Klickitat	Muzzleloader	Any	Dec. 1-8	3 pt. min.	GMU 578	100
Olympic	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 1-23	Any buck	GMU 621	5

Bucks
Hunt Name	Weapon/Tag	Hunters	Hunt Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary	Permits
Palouse	Modern	Any	Nov. 10-19	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.	GMUs 127-142	750
Blue Mtns. Foothills West	Modern	Any	Nov. 7-19	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.	GMUs 149, 154, 162-166	110
Blue Mtns. Foothills East	Modern	Any	Nov. 7-19	White-tailed, 3 pt. min.	GMUs 145, 172-181	50
East Okanogan	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any white-tailed buck	GMU 204	50
Sinlahekin	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any white-tailed buck	GMU 215	50
Chewuch	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any white-tailed buck	GMU 218	15
Pearrygin	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any white-tailed buck	GMU 224	15
Gardner	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any white-tailed buck	GMU 231	15
Pogue	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any white-tailed buck	GMU 233	20
Chiliwist	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any white-tailed buck	GMU 239	15
Alta	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Any white-tailed buck	GMU 242	15
Big Bend	Archery	Any	Dec. 1-8	Any buck	GMU 248	10
Ritzville	Archery	Any	Dec. 1-8	Any buck	GMU 284	4
Alkali	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-22	Any buck	GMU 371	4
Whitcomb	Archery	Any	Sept. 10-15	Any buck	Deer Area 3071	10
Paterson	Archery	Any	Sept. 10-15	Any buck	Deer Area 3072	10
Roosevelt	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 12	ONLY 2 pt. x 2 pt. mule deer bucks	GMU 133	25
Harrington	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 12	ONLY 2 pt. x 2 pt. mule deer bucks	GMU 136	25
Steptoe	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 12	ONLY 2 pt. x 2 pt. mule deer bucks	GMU 139	25
Almota	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 12	ONLY 2 pt. x 2 pt. mule deer bucks	GMU 142	25
Dayton	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 9	3 pt. min.	GMU 162	25
Tucannon	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 9	3 pt. min.	GMU 166	10
Wenaha	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 9	3 pt. min.	GMU 169	15
Mountain View	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 9	3 pt. min.	GMU 172	15
Ritzville	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 25-30	Any buck	GMU 284	1
Alkali	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 23 - Oct. 12	Any buck	GMU 371	1
Kahlotus	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 30 - Oct. 7	Any buck	GMU 381	20

Antlerless
Hunt Name	Weapon/Tag	Hunters	Hunt Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary	Permits
Blue Creek	Modern	Any	Nov. 8-19	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 154	30
Dayton	Modern	Any	Nov. 8-19	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 162	80
Ten Ten	Modern	Any	Nov. 8-19	Antlerless	Deer Area 1010	30
Marengo	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-12	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 163	50
Peola	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-12	Antlerless	GMU 178	50
Lincoln	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 501	15
Stella	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 504	15
Mossyrock	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 505	30
South Rainier	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 513	10
Winston	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 520	20
Lewis River	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 560	3
Siouxon	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 572	3
Wind River	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 574	3
Pysht	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 603	15
Olympic	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 621	35
Skokomish	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 636	20
Wynoochee	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 648	110
Mashel	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 654	40
North River	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 658	35
Minot Peak	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 660	20
Capitol Peak	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 663	5
Skookumchuck	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 667	5
Entiat	Archery	Any	Nov. 21-30	Antlerless	GMU 247	40
Swakane	Archery	Any	Nov. 21-30	Antlerless	GMU 250	50
Whitcomb	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-7	Antlerless	Deer Area 3071	10
Paterson	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-7	Antlerless	Deer Area 3072	10
Grayback	Archery	Any	Nov. 23 - Dec. 8	Antlerless	GMU 388	100
Sherman	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 101	40
Selkirk	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 113	15
Whitcomb	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 16-21	Antlerless	Deer Area 3071	10
Paterson	Muzzloader	Any	Sept. 16-21	Antlerless	Deer Area 3072	10
Whitcomb	Muzzloader	Any	Sept. 24-30	Antlerless	Deer Area 3071	10
Paterson	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24-30	Antlerless	Deer Area 3072	10
Mossyrock	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 505	10
Stormking	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 510	5
South Rainier	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 513	5
Packwood	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 516	5
Winston	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 520	5
Coweeman	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 550	30
Yale	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 554	2
Toutle	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 556	3
Olympic	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 621	20
Satsop	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 22 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	GMU 651	100
Mashel	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 22 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	GMU 654	50
North River	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 658	5

2nd Deer
Second deer permits are only valid with the purchase of a second deer license. The second deer license must be for the same tag type as the first deer license.
Hunt Name	Weapon/Tag	Hunters	Hunt Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary	Permits
Colville River	Any	Any	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	White-tailed, antlerless	Deer Area 1035	25
Benge	Any	Any	Dec. 9-31	Antlerless	Deer Area 2010	30
Lakeview	Any	Any	Jan. 1-30, 2013	Antlerless	Deer Area 2011	20
Methow	Any	Any	Sept. 8 - Oct. 9	Antlerless	Deer Area 2012	20
North Okanogan	Any	Any	Sept. 8 - Oct. 9	Antlerless	Deer Area 2013	40
Central Okanogan	Any	Any	Sept. 8 - Oct. 9	Antlerless	Deer Area 2014	50
Omak	Any	Any	Sept. 8 - Oct. 9	Antlerless	Deer Area 2015	25
Conconully	Any	Any	Sept. 8 - Oct. 9	Antlerless	Deer Area 2016	25
High Prairie	Any	Any	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	Deer Area 3088	15
Mt. Spokane	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-26 and Nov. 10-19	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 124	50
Spokane North	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-26 and Nov. 10-19	White-tailed, antlerless	Deer Area 1050	350
Mica Peak	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 127	25
Spokane South	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	Deer Area 1060	125
Cheney	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 130	100
Spokane West	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	Deer Area 1070	75
Roosevelt	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 133	150
Harrington	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 136	150
Steptoe	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 139	200
Colfax	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	Deer Area 1080	125
Almota	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 142	150
Mayview	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-12	Antlerless	GMU 145	50
Blue Creek	Modern	Any	Nov. 8-19	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 154	30
Ten Ten	Modern	Any	Nov. 8-19	Antlerless	Deer Area 1010	30
East Okanogan	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 204	75
Sinlahekin	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 215	40
Chewuch	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 218	10
Pearrygin	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 224	10
Gardner	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 231	10
Pogue	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 233	10
Chiliwist	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 239	10
Alta	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 242	10
Big Bend	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 248	35
Mission	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 251	10
Mission	Modern	Any	Nov. 1-20	Antlerless	GMU 251	15
St. Andrews	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 254	20
Foster Creek	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 260	20
Withrow	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 262	20
Badger	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 266	15
Desert	Modern	Any	Dec. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 290	50
Kahlotus	Modern	Any	Dec. 1-9	Antlerless	GMU 381	20
East Klickitat	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 382	30
Grayback	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 388	20
High Prairie	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-28	Antlerless	Deer Area 3088	15
Shaw	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4004	20
Lopez	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4005	30
Orcas	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4006	30
Decatur	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4007	30
Blakely	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4008	30
Cypress	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4009	30
San Juan	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4010	30
Camano	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4011	30
Whidbey	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4012	100
Vashon-Maury	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4013	100
Guemes	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 4926	30
Randle	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 503	5
Willapa Hills	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 506	10
Stormking	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 510	15
Packwood	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 516	15
Ryderwood	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 530	10
Coweeman	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 550	10
Yale	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 554	10
Washougal	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 568	10
West Klickitat	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 578	10
Anderson	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31 and Nov. 15-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 6014	40
Kitsap	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 627	10
Mashel	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 654	10
North River	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 658	15
Deschutes	Modern	Any	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 666	40
Mt. Spokane	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 124	25
Mica Peak	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 127	25
Clarkston	Archery	Any	Nov. 20 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 1021	30
Spokane North	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15	White-tailed, antlerless	Deer Area 1050	75
Spokane South	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15	White-tailed, antlerless	Deer Area 1060	25
Shaw	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4004	20
Lopez	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4005	20
Orcas	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4006	20
Decatur	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4007	20
Blakely	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4008	20
Cypress	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4009	20
San Juan	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4010	20
Camano	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4011	20
Whidbey	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4012	20
Vashon-Maury	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4013	20
Guemes	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Nov. 21 - Dec. 31	Antlerless	Deer Area 4926	20
Anderson	Archery	Any	Sept. 1-28 and Dec. 16-31	Antlerless	Deer Area 6014	10
Miller	Archery	Any	Dec. 15-30	Antlerless	Deer Area 6020	40
Mt. Spokane	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 124	25
Spokane North	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7 and Dec. 9-31	White-tailed, antlerless	Deer Area 1050	100
Cheney	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Antlerless	GMU 130	25
Spokane West	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Antlerless	Deer Area 1070	25
Colfax	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Antlerless	Deer Area 1080	75
Roosevelt	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Antlerless	GMU 133	25
Harrington	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8	Antlerless	GMU 136	25
Mayview	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 145	25
Chiwawa	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 245	10
Swakane	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 250	5
Mission	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 251	5
Foster Creek	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 260	10
Moses Coulee	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 269	10
Lakeview	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 1-18	Antlerless	Deer Area 2011	10
High Prairie	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	Deer Area 3088	5
Shaw	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4004	20
Lopez	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4005	20
Orcas	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4006	20
Decatur	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4007	20
Blakely	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4008	20
Cypress	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4009	20
San Juan	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4010	20
Camano	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4011	20
Whidbey	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4012	20
Vashon-Maury	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4013	20
Guemes	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 4926	20
East Klickitat	Muzzleloader	Any	Nov. 20-30	Antlerless	GMU 382	30
Yale	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 554	2
Washougal	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 568	10
West Klickitat	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 578	10
High Prairie	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	Deer Area 3088	5
Anderson	Muzzleloader	Any	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 15	Antlerless	Deer Area 6014	5

Youth
Hunt Name	Weapon/Tag	Hunters	Hunt Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary	Permits
Ferry	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 101	25
Blue Mtns. Foothills West	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMUs 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010	30
Blue Mtns. Foothills East	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMUs 145, 172-181	30
Tucannon	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	White-tailed, antlerless	GMU 166	5
East Okanogan	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 204	30
Wannacut	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 209	10
Sinlahekin	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 215	20
Chewuch	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 218	25
Pearrygin	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 224	25
Gardner	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 231	10
Pogue	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 233	10
Chiliwist	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 239	15
Alta	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 242	15
Chiwawa	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 245	10
Entiat	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 247	10
Swakane	Modern	Youth	Nov. 1-20	Antlerless	GMU 250	5
Mission	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 251	15
Bridgeport	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMUs 248, 260	20
Palisades	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMUs 266, 269	20
Benge	Modern	Youth	Oct. 30 - Nov. 7	Antlerless	Deer Area 2010	30
Horse Heaven Hills	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 373	10
Kahlotus	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 381	10
East Klickitat	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-26	Any buck	GMU 382	5
East Klickitat	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 382	20
East Klickitat	Modern	Youth	Dec. 20 - Jan.1, 2013	Antlerless	GMU 382	10
East Klickitat	Modern	Youth	Jan. 15-31, 2013	Antlerless	GMU 382	10
East Klickitat	Modern	Youth	Feb. 10-20, 2013	Antlerless	GMU 382	10
Grayback	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-26	Any buck	GMU 388	5
Grayback	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 388	10
Green River	Modern	Youth	Oct. 27 - Nov. 2	Any deer	GMU 485	5
Lincoln	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 501	10
Stella	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 504	10
Mossyrock	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 505	10
Stormking	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 510	10
South Rainier	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 513	10
Packwood	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 516	10
Winston	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 520	10
Yale	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 554	10
Toutle	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 556	25
Lewis River	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 560	5
Washougal	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 568	10
Siouxon	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 572	5
Wind River	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 574	10
West Klickitat	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Any buck	GMU 578	5
West Klickitat	Modern	Youth	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 578	10
Skokomish	Modern	Youth	Oct. 6-31	Antlerless	GMU 636	5
Satsop	Modern	Youth	Oct. 6-31	Antlerless	GMU 651	10
Mashel	Modern	Youth	Oct. 6-31	Antlerless	GMU 654	30
North River	Modern	Youth	Oct. 6-31	Antlerless	GMU 658	10
Skookumchuck	Modern	Youth	Oct. 6-31	Antlerless	GMU 667	35
Skookumchuck	Modern	Youth	Oct. 6-12	Any buck	GMU 667	20
East Okanogan	Muzzleloader	Youth	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 204	5
Wannacut	Muzzleloader	Youth	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 209	5
Pogue	Muzzleloader	Youth	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 233	5
Chiliwist	Muzzleloader	Youth	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 239	5
Alta	Muzzleloader	Youth	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 242	5
Mission	Muzzleloader	Youth	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 251	5

Senior 65+
Hunt Name	Weapon/Tag	Hunters	Hunt Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary	Permits
Blue Mtns. Foothills	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMUs 145, 149, 154, Deer Area 1010	30
East Okanogan	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 204	5
Wannacut	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 209	5
Sinlahekin	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 215	5
Chewuch	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 218	10
Pearrygin	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 224	10
Gardner	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 231	5
Pogue	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 233	5
Chiliwist	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 239	10
Alta	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 242	5
Chiwawa	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 245	10
Entiat	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 247	10
Swakane	Modern	65+	Nov. 1-20	Antlerless	GMU 250	10
Mission	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 251	10
Bridgeport	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMUs 248, 260	10
Palisades	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMUs 266, 269	10
Sunnyside	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 372	10
Horse Heaven Hills	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 373	10
Kahlotus	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 381	10
East Klickitat	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 382	20
Grayback	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 388	5
Lincoln	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 501	5
Stella	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 504	5
Mossyrock	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 505	15
Stormking	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 510	5
South Rainier	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 513	5
Packwood	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 516	5
Winston	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 520	5
Yale	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 554	5
Toutle	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 556	10
Lewis River	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 560	5
Washougal	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 568	10
Siouxon	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 572	5
Wind River	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 574	5
West Klickitat	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 578	5
Copalis	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 642	20
North River	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 658	10
Williams Creek	Modern	65+	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 673	10

Hunters with Disabilities
Hunt Name	Weapon/Tag	Hunters	Hunt Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary	Permits
East Okanogan	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 204	5
Wannacut	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 209	5
Sinlahekin	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 215	5
Chewuch	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 218	5
Pearrygin	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 224	5
Gardner	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 231	5
Pogue	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 233	5
Chiliwist	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 239	5
Alta	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 242	5
Chiwawa	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 245	5
Entiat	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 247	5
Mission	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 251	5
Saint Andrews	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMU 254	5
Bridgeport	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMUs 248, 260	5
Palisades	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-21	Antlerless	GMUs 266, 269	5
Horse Heaven Hills	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 373	10
Kahlotus	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Nov. 1-9	Antlerless	GMU 381	10
East Klickitat	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 382	15
Grayback	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-26	Antlerless	GMU 388	5
Green River	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 27 - Nov. 2	Antlerless	GMU 485	5
Lincoln	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 501	5
Stella	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 504	5
Mossyrock	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 505	5
Stormking	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 510	5
South Rainier	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 513	5
Packwood	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 516	5
Winston	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 520	5
Yale	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 554	5
Toutle	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 556	5
Lewis River	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 560	5
Washougal	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 568	5
Siouxon	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 572	5
Wind River	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 574	5
West Klickitat	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 578	5
Capitol Peak	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 663	20
Skookumchuck	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 667	20
North River	Modern	Hunter with Disability	Oct. 13-31	Antlerless	GMU 658	5
Wind River	Archery	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 1-23	Antlerless	GMU 574	5
West Klickitat	Archery	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 1-23	Antlerless	GMU 578	5
East Okanogan	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 204	5
Sinlahekin	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 215	5
Gardner	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 231	5
Chiwawa	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 245	5
Mission	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 251	5
Entiat	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 247	5
Saint Andrews	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 254	5
Bridgeport	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMUs 248, 260	5
Palisades	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMUs 266, 269	5
Capitol Peak	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 663	5
North River	Muzzleloader	Hunter with Disability	Sept. 29 - Oct. 7	Antlerless	GMU 658	5

Master Hunter
Hunt Name	Weapon/Tag	Hunters	Hunt Dates	Special Restrictions	Boundary	Permits
Republic	Any/2nd tag	Master Hunter	Sept. 1 - Dec. 31	Any deer	Designated properties within Deer Area 1030	25HC
Region 1 North	Any/2nd tag	Master Hunter	Aug. 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013	Antlerless	Designated Areas in Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties	10HC
Region 1 Central	Any/2nd tag	Master Hunter	Aug. 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013	Antlerless	Designated Areas in Lincoln and Spokane counties	20HC
Region 1 South	Any/2nd tag	Master Hunter	Aug. 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013	Antlerless	Designated Areas in Whitman, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Asotin counties	20HC
Region 3	Any/2nd tag	Master Hunter	Aug. 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013	Antlerless	Designated Areas in Region 3	20HC
Lakeview	Any/2nd tag	Master Hunter	Dec. 9-31	Antlerless	Deer Area 2011	20
Region 5	Any/2nd tag	Master Hunter	Aug. 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013	Antlerless	Designated Areas in Region 5	20HC
Region 6	Any/2nd tag	Master Hunter	Aug. 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013	Antlerless	Designated Areas in Region 6	20HC

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 or archery equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons. Hunter orange is required 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 denoted with (*) below, and are able to participate in the hunt, will not be eligible for those specific incentive permits for a period of ten years thereafter.
-	Permittees may purchase a second license for use with the permit hunt only.
	Qualified hunter education instructors may only receive one incentive permit each year.
Area		Dates	Restrictions	GMUs	Permits
Region 1		All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit. Not eligible for seasons and permits for auction hunts; raffle hunts; and hunts for master hunters, youth hunters, hunters with disabilities, hunters 65 years and older, unless the hunter education instructor legally qualifies for such hunts.	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 GMUs 485 and 490	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	6
Region 6			Legal buck for GMU of choice	GMUs 654, 660, 672, 673, 681	1