WSR 23-05-068
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 22-18—Filed February 13, 2023, 12:09 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 22-24-014 on November 29, 2022.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 220-412-100 Landowner hunting permits, 220-415-030 2022 Deer special permits, 220-415-060 2022 Elk special permits, 220-415-070 2022 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas, 220-415-120 2022 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas, 220-415-130 2022 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas, and 220-416-060 2022-2023 Migratory gamebird seasons and regulations.
Hearing Location(s): On March 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., Zoom meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82106643920, Meeting ID 821 0664 3920, +12532050468,,82106643920# US, +12532158782,,82106643920# US (Tacoma). Written public comment submissions deadline is March 27, 2023, by midnight. All public comments will be considered, however, to have your comment incorporated into the directors decision briefing presentation, your comment needs to be submitted no later than 8 a.m. on March 20, 2023. If you are interested in providing verbal public comments during the virtual meeting, please preregister here [contact agency for link]. Preregistration public comment closes at 8 a.m. on March 26, 2023. Registrants will be called upon and have three minutes to speak.
Date of Intended Adoption: On or after March 28, 2023.
Submit Written Comments to: Wildlife Program, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504, email hunting-seasons-2023@PublicInput.com, fax 360-902-2162, website https://publicinput.com/hunting-seasons-2023, phone 855-925-8201, project code 4684, by March 27, 2023.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Title VI/ADA compliance coordinator, phone 360-902-2349, TTY 1-800-833-6388 or 711, email Title6@dfw.wa.gov, http://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, by March 27, 2023.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: WAC 220-412-100 Landowner hunting permits. The proposed amendments to this WAC section address one landowner, the Centralia Mine. The primary purpose of this proposal is to move away from narrow harvest seasons that require annual adjustments to WAC 220-412-100 to broader season time frames based on the landowner's staff availability. Additionally, due to the landscape conditions, the landowner's insurance requires that hunters only use rifles when hunting on the mine lands. The proposed change also adds this requirement not previously addressed in the rule.
(1) Modification of the Centralia Mine elk hunt dates as listed below:
(a) Senior Only, Antlerless from September 3-11 to proposed dates of September 1 - October 15. This change will lengthen the hunting season.
(b) Disabled Only, Antlerless from September 17-25 to proposed dates of September 1 - October 15. This change will lengthen the hunting season.
(c) Youth Only, Any Bull from October 1-9 to proposed dates of September 1 - October 15. This change will lengthen the hunting season.
(2) Addition of the weapon requirement on Centralia Mine lands to meet the requirements of the landowner's insurance policy and to protect hunter's safety.
WAC 220-415-030 2022 Deer special permits. The primary purpose of this proposal is to retain deer special permit opportunity in 2023 in accordance with the department's mandate to provide recreational hunting opportunity and preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage wildlife populations, RCW 77.04.012. Changes to deer special permit availability (i.e., permit dates, permit levels) are proposed to balance hunting opportunity among user groups with deer population status (i.e., increased hunting opportunities when populations allow, reduced opportunities when declining numbers warrant reduction), and to retain consistency in season timing (e.g., open/close day of week). Notable proposed changes include:
(1) Modification of hunt dates for numerous special permit opportunities. These are standard changes intended to align hunts with the calendar to ensure year-to-year consistency (e.g., open/close day of the week). These changes have no anticipated effects.
(2) Changing the hunt name "Skagit" Quality deer hunt to "Diablo" for consistency with game management unit terminology and general season rules (WAC 220-410-040). This change has no anticipated effect.
(3) A reduction in the Blue Creek, Dayton, and Peola "Antlerless" and Peola "Youth" special permit opportunities. These changes are anticipated to reduce antlerless special permit opportunity in the aforementioned hunt areas.
(4) An increase in the number of special permits for the Kitsap "antlerless," Orcas, San Juan, Lopez, and Blakely "2nd Deer," and Couse "Youth" special permit opportunities. These changes are anticipated to increase special permit opportunity in the aforementioned hunt areas.
(5) The creation of Blue Creek and Dayton "Youth" special permit opportunities. These changes are anticipated to increase special permit opportunity.
(6) A modification of the Tucannon (Youth) special permit opportunity's special restrictions from "White-tailed Deer" to "Any Deer." This change is anticipated to expand the legal deer for this special permit opportunity.
(7) Reduction of the Desert "Quality" deer special hunt permit levels for early modern firearm, from 20 to 18, and late archery, from 10 to nine. This hunt area does not have general season opportunity so, to ensure adequate allocation among weapon types, proposed permit levels are determined from preceding license year hunter proportions across weapon types and five-year average harvest success rates by weapon type. Anticipated effects are minor reductions in permit availability for the hunts.
(8) A change to reduce the Green River "Hunters with Disabilities" permits from five to two, while creating a Green River "Youth" special permit opportunity with three permits. This is a reduction of special permit opportunity under the "Hunters with Disabilities" category, compensated by the creation of "Youth" special permit opportunity. Anticipated effects are a minor reduction in permit availability in the "Hunters with Disabilities" category and a minor increase in permit availability in the "Youth" category.
WAC 220-415-060 2022 Elk special permits. The primary purpose of this proposal is to retain elk special permit opportunity in 2023 in accordance with the department's mandate to provide recreational hunting opportunity and preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage wildlife populations, RCW 77.04.012. Specific changes to elk special permit availability (i.e., permit dates, permit levels) are proposed to balance hunting opportunity among user groups against elk population status (i.e., increased hunting opportunities when populations allow, reduced opportunities when declining numbers warrant reduction), to retain consistency in season timing (e.g., open/close day of week), or to avoid overlap among big game special permits and general seasons (e.g., overlap of seasons with different legal weapon types). Notable proposed changes include:
(1) Modification of hunt dates for numerous special permit opportunities. These are standard modifications intended to align hunts with the calendar to ensure year-to-year consistency (e.g., open/close day of the week). These are minor changes to hunt dates and have no anticipated effects on hunting opportunity.
(2) A reduction of the early season Mayview-Peola, Blue Creek, and Couse "Antlerless" special permit opportunities. These changes are anticipated to reduce special permit availability of the aforementioned hunts in the antlerless category.
(3) Combining Turnbull "Antlerless" and Turnbull "Spike Only" special permit hunts in the "Youth" category. This change expands the special restrictions (i.e., legal animal for harvest) but retains the overall number of permit availability. This is a minor change that is anticipated to expand hunter success but is not anticipated to affect hunting opportunity.
(4) Modification of Blue Creek, Tucannon, Wenaha East, Couse, Lick Creek, and Alkali "Quality" and/or "Bull" category special hunt permit levels. These hunt areas do not have general season opportunity, so, to ensure adequate allocation among weapon types, proposed permit levels are determined from preceding license year hunter proportions across weapon types and five-year average harvest success rates by weapon type. Anticipated effects are minor reductions in permit availability for the hunts.
(5) Modification of Nooksack, Green River, Sauk, "Quality," "Bull," "Antlerless," "Youth," "65+ Senior," "Hunters with Disabilities," and the Region 4 North "Master Hunter" special hunt permit levels. Changes to these hunts are determined by comanager negotiations that occur in mid-winter. Except for proposed changes to the Green River hunt area, changes to these hunts are to be determined. The anticipated effects of changes to the Green River hunt are minor reductions in hunt opportunity. All other anticipated effects of these changes are to be determined.
(6) A reduction from 30 to 20 in the Region 6 "Master Hunter" permit level. Anticipated effects are a reduction in special permit opportunity in the master hunter category.
WAC 220-415-070 2022 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas. The primary purpose of this proposal is to retain moose special permit opportunity in 2023 in accordance with the department's mandate to provide recreational hunting opportunity and preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage wildlife populations, RCW 77.04.012. A single change is proposed:
(1) Modification of WAC title language to reflect the appropriate license year (i.e., from 2022 to 2023). The anticipated effect of this change is to carry forward moose special permit hunting opportunity into 2023.
WAC 220-415-120 2022 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas. The primary purpose of this proposal is to retain bighorn sheep special permit opportunity in 2023 in accordance with the department's mandate to provide recreational hunting opportunity and preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage wildlife populations, RCW 77.04.012. Changes to bighorn sheep special permit availability (i.e., permit dates, permit levels) are proposed to balance hunting opportunity with population status (i.e., increased hunting opportunities when populations allow, reduced opportunities when declining numbers warrant reduction), and to retain consistency in season timing (e.g., open/close day of week). Proposed changes include:
(1) A reduction from two to zero permits for the Selah Butte and Umtanum bighorn sheep "Any Ram" special permit opportunities. This change is anticipated to reduce bighorn sheep "Any Ram" permit availability. This proposed change will remove the aforementioned hunts from the WAC table until future conditions permit a hunt opportunity.
(2) An increase in the Cleman Mountain "Any Ram" special permit opportunity from three to four permits. Anticipated effects are an increase in permit opportunity in this category.
(3) A reduction from one to zero permits for the Wenaha bighorn sheep "Any Ram" special permit opportunity. This change is anticipated to temporarily reduce the bighorn sheep permit availability. This proposed change will temporarily remove the Wenaha hunt from the WAC table until future conditions permit a hunt opportunity.
(4) A modification of hunt dates from November 7-27 to November 6-26 for the Cleman Mountain B bighorn sheep "Adult Ewe" special permit opportunity. This change has no anticipated effect.
(5) A modification of hunt boundary description in the WAC table for the Lincoln Cliffs Whitestone Unit bighorn sheep "Adult Ewe" special permit opportunity. This change has no anticipated effect.
(6) A deletion of the "Juvenile Ram" category text from the WAC table. This change has no anticipated effect.
(7) A modification of hunt dates from November 7-27 to November 6-26 for the Cleman Mountain bighorn sheep "Youth" special permit opportunity. This change has no anticipated effect.
(8) Modification to the hunt area descriptions in sections "r" and "s" to be more consistent with other hunt area designations. These changes have no anticipated effects.
WAC 220-415-130 2022 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas. The primary purpose of this proposal is to retain mountain goat special permit opportunity in 2023 in accordance with the department's mandate to provide recreational hunting opportunity and preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage wildlife populations, RCW 77.04.012. Changes to mountain goat special permit availability (i.e., permit dates, permit levels) are proposed to balance hunting opportunity with population status (i.e., increased hunting opportunities when populations allow, reduced opportunities when declining numbers warrant reduction), and to retain consistency in season timing (e.g., open/close day of week). Proposed changes include:
(1) A reduction of the Boulder River North hunt from one permit to no permits in 2023. This proposed change will temporarily remove the Boulder River North hunt from the WAC table until future conditions permit a hunt opportunity. This change is anticipated to reduce mountain goat special permit availability, albeit minimally and offset by increases in other hunt areas. This change is anticipated to reduce mountain goat mortality and encourage population growth.
(2) A modification of the Goat Rocks West and Goat Rocks East hunt dates from September 1 - November 30 to proposed dates of October 1 - November 30. This change will shorten the hunting season and may impact hunting success.
(3) An increase from one to two permits in 2023 for the Mt. Margaret Backcountry and Mt. St. Helens South hunt opportunities. This change is anticipated to increase mountain goat special permit opportunity in the affected hunt areas. This change is not anticipated to have negative effects on mountain goat population sustainability in the hunt areas.
WAC 220-416-060 2022-2023 Migratory gamebird seasons and regulations. Migratory gamebird seasons and regulations are developed based on cooperative management programs among states of the Pacific Flyway and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), considering population status and other biological parameters. The proposed rule revisions would modify Washington state's migratory gamebird seasons and regulations to continue to provide recreational opportunity, control waterfowl damage, and conserve the migratory gamebird resources of Washington, consistent with federal frameworks.
The proposed changes, if adopted, will:
1. Adjust season dates relative to 2023-2024 calendar dates.
2. Adjust season dates for white geese in Goose Management Area 4 to three season segments including: Select days during October 14 - 22, 2023, November 10, 2023 - January 28, 2024, and every day February 17 - March 3, 2024.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: WAC 220-412-100 Landowner hunting permits. This proposal, if adopted, would allow greater flexibility for the landowner and the hunters selected for special permits to schedule their hunt dates with the Centralia Mine staff. The current short seasons make it challenging for schedules to align, and some hunters lose their opportunity to hunt. Under federal mine safety rules, access to the Centralia Mine requires extensive safety training unless trained personnel escort the permitted individuals. Mine employees volunteer their time to take the hunters on the mine to hunt, and their availability is limited. Centralia Mine is private land, a closed area, and access privileges are otherwise not open for hunting. This extended season will allow the hunters selected for a special permit on this land to have better chances of a successful hunt. The other permit change requires that hunters use only rifles when hunting on mine lands due to landscape conditions.
WAC 220-415-030 2022 Deer special permits. This proposal, if adopted, would provide special permit deer hunting opportunities at levels which ensure sustainable harvest and viable populations. Most permit levels are unchanged, but numerous special hunts require date changes to maintain consistent opening or closing hunt dates (#1; e.g., aligning the opening calendar date with a Saturday). Some changes are proposed to improve consistency in naming or title usage (#2), or as part of long-standing agreements with advisory groups (#7) or tribal comanagers (#8) to set permit parameters like hunt category, hunt areas, and permit numbers. Other permit changes are proposed as a function of the population's status. For example, permits are typically reduced when population characteristics indicate a below-objective abundance or a decline in abundance or productivity (#3), whereas permits are typically increased, expanded, or created in association with growing or above-objective populations (#4, #6) or to offset reduced permit opportunity in other categories (e.g., #5 as a result of #3).
WAC 220-415-060 2022 Elk special permits. This proposal, if adopted, would provide special permit elk hunting opportunities at levels which ensure sustainable harvest and viable populations. Most permit levels are unchanged, but numerous special hunts require date changes to maintain consistent opening or closing hunt dates (#1; e.g., aligning the opening calendar date with a Saturday). Some changes are proposed as a function of the population's status, for example, permits are often reduced when population characteristics indicate a below-objective abundance or a decline in abundance or productivity (#2). Other changes are proposed to improve hunter success by expanding special restrictions (#3) or as part of long-standing agreements with advisory groups (#4) or tribal comanagers (#5) to set permit parameters like hunt category, hunt areas, and permit numbers. Under the master hunter category, permit levels are increased or decreased (#6) as a function of increasing or decreasing elk-human conflict (e.g., agricultural depredation).
WAC 220-415-070 2022 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas. This proposal, if adopted, would provide special permit moose hunting opportunities at levels which ensure sustainable harvest and viable populations. There are no proposed changes to permit levels. The single proposed change updates WAC title language to reflect the appropriate license year.
WAC 220-415-120 2022 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas. This proposal, if adopted, would provide special permit bighorn sheep hunting opportunities at levels which ensure sustainable harvest and viable populations. Changes are proposed as a function of the population's status, for example permits are reduced or eliminated when population characteristics indicate a below-objective abundance or a decline in abundance or productivity (#1), whereas permits are typically increased, expanded, or created in association with growing or above-objective populations (#2). Changes are proposed in accordance with comanager or stakeholder negotiation (#3; this permit alternates between Washington and Oregon every other year) to maintain open/close dates or to improve consistency in naming, title, or area descriptions (#4, #7). A minor change is proposed to delete hold-over text in the WAC of now defunct special hunt categories (#5).
WAC 220-415-130 2022 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas. This proposal, if adopted, would provide special permit mountain goat hunting opportunities at levels which ensure sustainable harvest and viable populations. Changes are proposed as a function of the population's status, for example, permits are reduced or eliminated when population characteristics indicate a below-objective abundance or a decline in abundance or productivity (#1), whereas permits are typically increased, expanded, or created in association with growing or above-objective populations (#3). The department is planning an aerial or ground mountain goat capture in the Goat Rocks Wilderness and surrounding area for September 2023. Overlapping hunting and capture operation activities will negatively impact both hunting and capture success. Therefore, the department is proposing to shorten the hunt dates for the Goat Rocks West and Goat Rocks East special permits (#3).
WAC 220-416-060 2022-2023 Migratory gamebird seasons and regulations. Migratory gamebird season frameworks are established through ongoing interagency management programs involving USFWS and flyway organizations, including input from Canada, Russia, and Mexico. Federal frameworks include maximum bag limits, season lengths, season timing, and other regulations. Pacific Flyway season frameworks follow harvest strategies and management plans that have been developed cooperatively by USFWS and the Pacific Flyway Council. All states adopt waterfowl seasons within federal frameworks, and in many cases, they are more restrictive to address regional conservation needs.
Management agencies utilize adaptive harvest management (AHM) to establish duck season frameworks. AHM relies on annual survey information and population models to prescribe optimal regulation packages each year. The population of ducks in the western part of North America is managed separately from the eastern flyways, as part of the models developed for western mallard AHM. Western mallard AHM uses results from breeding surveys and other information from western areas rather than from the Canadian prairies, recognizing differences in Pacific Flyway breeding areas. This season, packages proposed for western mallard AHM are the same as developed under midcontinent mallard AHM (liberal, moderate, and restrictive), although different models are used to prescribe annual packages.
Surveys of the breeding waterfowl were conducted along traditional survey area transects in Alaska and Canada and were used in combination with aerial surveys conducted by crews in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California to help inform season dates and bag-limit structure for the 2023-2024 migratory gamebird seasons. Northern pintail status remained below population objective, maintaining a daily bag limit of one pintail per the USFWS Northern Pintail Harvest Strategy. Additionally, based on the most recent scaup status, the optimal regulatory alternative described in AHM protocol requires a restrictive regulatory alternative, maintaining the daily bag limit to two scaup per day, but maintains the 86-day season length.
White geese have continued to expand winter distribution in the Columbia Basin (Goose Management Area 4), with the first arrival of fall migrants now consistently occurring around mid-October across a broader region of Goose Management Area 4, an adjustment of dates within the federal allowance of three season segments will better align resource availability and hunter opportunity in this Goose Management Area.
Since June 2013, prescriptive guidelines inform sea duck harvest strategies with harvest rate targets of less than five percent or less of the winter index as measured by aerial surveys (PSAMP) conducted by WDFW. Based on this strategy, there are no proposed changes compared to the 2022-2023 season, including that Harlequin Duck will remain closed to harvest. The most recent three-year average from the Winter Brant Survey for Skagit County remains below 3,000 brant (three-year average = 2,887) which requires the Skagit County brant hunt start [stay] closed until the January 2024 count is available to inform the number of hunt days available.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington department of fish and wildlife, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Eric Gardner, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, 360-902-2515; Enforcement: Steve Bear, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, 360-902-2373.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328.
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(4).
Scope of exemption for rule proposal:
Is fully exempt.
February 13, 2023
Chris Fredley
Acting Agency Rules Coordinator
OTS-4313.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 22-15-096, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22)
WAC 220-412-100Landowner hunting permits.
(1) A landowner may enter into a contract with the department and establish boundaries and other requirements for hunter access consistent with commission policy.
(2) It is unlawful to participate in a landowner hunting permit (LHP) hunt without a landowner LHP permit from the landowner or a public LHP permit from the department for the species covered under the landowner's contract and possess an unfilled tag for said species. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410.
(3) Acceptance Guidelines
(a) LHP contracts must provide one or both of the hunting opportunities listed below for the public via landowner permits and public permits:
• Hunting opportunity that otherwise would not exist.
• Hunting opportunity that helps resolve chronic crop damage problems that have been documented by WDFW.
(b) WDFW may deny LHP applications that do not provide substantial public access benefit beyond the allotted WDFW public permit opportunity.
• For the purposes of this program, "substantial public benefit" will be defined as access for the general public to the property outside of the designated LHP permit season, for any of the following activities: General season or special permit hunting access for deer, elk, bear, cougar, sheep, goat, moose, upland game birds, turkey, waterfowl, dove or other nonhunting activities such as wildlife viewing or fishing. At a minimum, the LHP property should attempt to allow access for at least two types of recreational opportunity outside of the designated LHP permit seasons for deer and elk. Each LHP agreement must demonstrate a substantial public benefit to the citizens of the state and the wildlife resources of the area. For further information regarding public benefit, please refer to the standard operating procedure.
(c) Lands in a single LHP must have a minimum huntable acreage of 1,000 acres.
• Lands that are contiguous can span GMU boundaries.
• Lands that are not contiguous have to reside within the same GMU.
(d) Only 2 LHP contracts will be active at the same time in each WDFW district (Appendix B). If an LHP crosses district boundaries, the LHP will be considered to be in the district containing the majority of the land and/or hunting opportunity.
(e) WDFW will prioritize LHP applications that score the highest using the scoring matrix (Criteria - Appendix D in the standard operating procedure). In addition to LHP hunts, "no-fee" general public access opportunity is strongly encouraged (e.g., general deer, elk, turkey, upland hunting, or other opportunities as stated in (b) of this subsection). Special accommodations for hunters with disabilities, youth, seniors, and designated master hunters are also strongly encouraged, as well as "no-fee" access for special permit holders (e.g., elk, bear, moose and bighorn sheep).
(f) To ensure predictability for landowners, hunters, and WDFW, all landowners who enter into an LHP contract in April are required to abide by the conditions of the LHP contract for the term of the contract. Any changes in property ownership, total acreage or management practices on the land(s) enrolled in the LHP will require an amendment to the contract. WDFW reserves the right to alter conditions to the contract if an amendment is required. It is the responsibility of the landowner to inform the proper WDFW regional staff of any changes. Not providing accurate information may result in the termination of the contract.
(g) Landowners may only be involved in one LHP statewide.
(4) Program Guidelines
(a) Policy C-6002 divides hunting on LHP cooperator lands into public and landowner permit opportunities. Public opportunity is defined as permits that are drawn through the WDFW permit drawing system or are drawn through a public raffle. Landowner opportunity is defined as those permits allocated to and distributed by the LHP cooperator(s).
(b) No LHP permits for elk will be issued in those GMUs where branch-antlered bull elk hunting is by quality or bull elk special permits only.
(c) No LHP permits for deer will be issued in those GMUs where antlered deer hunting is by quality or buck deer special permits only.
(d) Landowners may sell access associated with the landowner portion of the permits, but then must waive the right to all claims for wildlife damage that may occur on their lands. Selling access may also affect landowner liability as described in RCW 4.24.200 and 4.24.210. It is the responsibility of the landowner to ensure they are protected against liability claims.
(e) WDFW will draw permits for public hunting opportunity through the licensing permit drawing system or through a public raffle. Public raffles must be conducted according to state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, WAC 220-412-050 and as outlined in the commission policy C-6002.
(f) Access to LHP property and associated hunting will be free of charge for individuals who draw a public LHP permit. Hunting opportunity (i.e., location, length of time, season of the hunt and hunting area) must be equivalent for public permit holders and landowner permit holders. Landowners not meeting this requirement will have their LHP contract voided. Landowners in an LHP may be required to provide evidence verifying equitability between both the public and landowner permits.
(g) Lands in an LHP contract will be identified on the WDFW website, along with other private and public hunting lands. The cooperator or WDFW may create additional detailed maps to better inform the public. Any additional maps or materials may also be posted on the WDFW website.
(h) LHP boundaries will be posted with WDFW approved signs in accordance with boundary posting requirements section of the standard operating procedure.
(i) LHP properties may not have fences that alter or prevent the natural movement of wildlife.
(j) All LHP permits are only valid within the identified LHP property boundaries. Any wildlife harvested outside the boundaries of the LHP using an LHP permit will be considered a "closed season" violation. LHP permits are not valid on private or public in-holdings that are not included in the LHP contract.
(k) Any cost to implement the program, other than costs typically covered by WDFW (e.g., WDFW staff time and LHP signage), will be the responsibility of the landowner.
(l) Damage prevention permits authorized under WAC 220-440-060 will be issued to LHP cooperators only if WDFW deems it necessary to control damage.
(m) All LHP contracts will be tied to the three-year season setting cycle.
(n) LHP permits will be allocated annually. WDFW regional staff will provide permit recommendations to the private lands section manager by November of each year.
(o) A cooperator who does not comply with their LHP contract may have their contract voided by the department. If their contract is voided, they will not be able to reapply until the next application cycle and forfeit any remaining permits to WDFW. If a contract is voided, the LHP property may be enrolled in another WDFW access program without having to wait until the next LHP application cycle.
(p) WDFW at its discretion may deny any LHP application for biological or social reasons.
(q) LHPs shall not be authorized in areas where other access opportunities may be jeopardized.
(r) Due to the limited availability of habitat funding, LHP properties will not be prioritized for any funding available to the private lands access program for the purposes of habitat enhancement, restoration or other habitat related activities. This does not include federal programs, where WDFW staff provide technical assistance.
Annual reports (Appendix C) will be required for all LHP properties. The annual report form will be mailed to the landowners with their LHP permits each year. Reports are due back to the private lands section manager no later than May 1st of the following year. Failing to mail/send completed annual reports may result in a delay in issuing permits the following hunting season. Chronic failure to submit reports will lead to voiding of the LHP contract.
(5)(a) Buckrun
(i) Buckrun is located in Grant County, near the town of Wilson Creek.
(ii) 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 with the landowner or their designee on hunt day. Hunts are scheduled on a first-come basis by calling 509-345-2577 in advance.
(b) Buckrun landowner hunting permits
(i) Buckrun's manager will distribute Buckrun's landowner hunting permits. Buckrun may charge an access fee for these permits, but not for winning raffle permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag are eligible for permits on Buckrun's properties. Contact the manager at 509-345-2577 for additional information.
(ii) Deer Seasons for the landowner portion of LHP permits:
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. 25 - Dec. 31
Any deer
Buckrun
(c) Buckrun public hunting permits
(i) Hunters must apply to the Washington department of fish and wildlife for Buckrun's special hunting permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag are eligible for these special permits. All hunters must check in and out with the landowner or their designee. Hunts must be scheduled in advance by calling 509-345-2577.
(ii) Deer Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Permit Number
Permit Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Buckrun
10
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Buckrun
(6)(a) Silver Dollar Association
The Silver Dollar Association is located in Yakima and Benton counties, on the western edge of the Hanford Reservation.
(b) Silver Dollar Association landowner hunting permits
(i) The Silver Dollar Association's manager will distribute the association's landowner hunting permits. The association may charge an access fee for these permits.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:
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
(c) Silver Dollar Association public hunting permits
(i) Hunters must apply to the department for the Silver Dollar Association's special hunting permits.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Permit Number
Weapon/Tag
Permit Season
Special
Restrictions
Boundary
Description
Silver Dollar
8
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Youth Only, Any Elk
Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk
6
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Youth Only, Antlerless Elk Only
Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk
2
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Persons of Disability Only, Antlerless Elk Only
Silver Dollar
(7)(a) Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches is located in Yakima County west of the Hanford Reservation.
(b) Blackrock Ranches landowner hunting permits
(i) Blackrock Ranches' manager will distribute the ranches' landowner hunting permits. Blackrock Ranches may charge an access fee for these permits.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Blackrock Ranches
8
Aug. 1 - March 31
Any Elk
Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches
2
Aug. 1 - March 31
Antlerless
Blackrock Ranches
(c) Blackrock Ranches public hunting permits
(i) Hunters must apply to the department for Blackrock Ranches' special hunting permits. To apply, hunters must have an eastside elk tag.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Permit Number
Weapon/Tag
Permit
Season
Special
Restrictions
Boundary
Description
Blackrock Ranches
2
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Any Elk
Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches
1
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Antlerless Only
Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches
1
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Youth Only, Any Elk
Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches
1
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Youth Only, Antlerless Only
Blackrock Ranches
(8)(a) Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association
(i) The Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association (CPWMA) landowner hunting permit area is located in Spokane County (GMU 130) near Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.
(ii) Landowner permit hunts are primarily small ranch hunts but are managed for a quality experience by keeping the number of hunters in the field low.
(b) Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association landowner hunting permits
(i) CPWMA's manager will distribute the association's landowner hunting permits. CPWMA will not charge an access fee for raffle permit winners. Only hunters possessing an elk tag are eligible for permits on CPWMA's properties. All successfully drawn permit applicants must have written authorization from CPWMA's manager and must check in and out with CPWMA's designee at the beginning and ending of the scheduled hunting dates. Successful applicants will receive a packet of information with forms to complete and a map showing the hunt area. These applicants must complete the forms and return them before September 30. Applicants should see CPWMA's website at www.cpwma.org or contact the hunt manager at 509-263-4616. Holders of landowner permits selected through raffle, including 9 antlerless elk and 2 any elk permits, are eligible to purchase second elk tags that may only be used on lands included in the CPWMA LHP.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
CPWMA
1
Jan. 1 - Mar. 31
Antlerless
CPWMA
CPWMA
1
Jan. 1 - Mar. 31
Any Bull
CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 1
3
Jan. 1-31
Antlerless
CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 2
3
Feb. 1-28
Antlerless
CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 3
3
Mar. 1-31
Antlerless
CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 4
2
Jan. 1 - Mar. 31
Any Bull
CPWMA
(c) Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association public hunting permits
(i) Hunters must apply to the department for CPWMA's special hunting permits. All successfully drawn permit applicants must have written authorization from CPWMA's manager and must check in and out with CPWMA's designee at the beginning and ending of the scheduled hunting dates. Successful applicants will receive a packet of required information with forms to complete and a map showing the hunt area. These applicants must complete the forms and return them before September 30. Applicants should see CPWMA's website at www.cpwma.org or contact the hunt manager at 509-263-4616.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
CPWMA 1
1
Jan. 1 - Mar. 31
Any Bull
CPWMA
(9)(a) Centralia Mine
(i) Centralia Mine landowner hunting permit area is located in Lewis and Thurston counties (GMU 667) on the Centralia Mine near Centralia.
(ii) The Centralia Mine is owned by TransAlta and is a federally mandated, closed access area. Hunters must be escorted by TranAlta employees to access the property. Public hunters that are drawn for permits are escorted to huntable areas on the mine by employees with TransAlta that volunteer their time.
(b) Centralia Mine landowner hunting permits
(i) TransAlta staff will distribute the Centralia Mine landowner hunting permits including to TransAlta staff that volunteer as guides for state disabled, senior and youth permit elk hunts. TransAlta volunteers using their permits will attempt to target limping cows to assist with Treponeme Associated Hoof Disease control.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Centralia Mine
5
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Centralia Mine
(c) Centralia Mine public hunting permits
(i) Hunters must apply to the department for Centralia Mine special hunting permits. To apply, hunters must have the required license/transport tag who are 65 years and older at some point during the license year for the senior hunts or be registered with the department as a hunter with a disability for the disabled hunts or meet the qualifications for youth hunting for the youth hunt. Due to landscape conditions, all hunters, regardless of tag type, are required to use a rifle during these hunts. Successful applicants will be contacted by TransAlta to arrange their hunt date and will receive a packet of logistical information from TransAlta about the hunt.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Centralia Mine
5
((Sept. 3-11*))
Sept. 1 - Oct. 15*
Senior only, Antlerless
Centralia Mine
Centralia Mine
5
((Sept. 17-25*))
Sept. 1 - Oct. 15*
Disabled only, Antlerless
Centralia Mine
Centralia Mine
1
((Oct. 1-9*))
Sept. 1 - Oct. 15*
Youth only, Any Bull
Centralia Mine
*Individuals selected for these hunts will be granted a single weekend within the listed time frame. Coordination with the hunt manager is required when selecting specific weekend dates.
OTS-4309.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 22-15-096, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22)
WAC 220-415-030((2022))2023 Deer special permits.
It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
Deer Special Permit Hunting Seasons (Open to Permit Holders Only)
Hunters must purchase a deer hunting license prior to purchasing 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. Hunters drawn for a special permit designated "Any tag" under the "Weapon/Tag" restriction must use equipment consistent with the requirements of their transport tag and license.
Bag Limit: One (1) deer per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one deer hunt category.
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. 3-24
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. 3-24
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. 3-24
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
GMU 111
1
Selkirk Mule Deer Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 3-24
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 Deer Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 3-24
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. 3-24
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
GMU 121
1
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
Any buck
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 127
5
Cheney
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 136
5
Steptoe
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 142
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 West
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-15
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
Deer Area 1008
2
Wenaha East
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-15
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
Deer Area 1009
5
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
15
Alta
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 242
15
Manson
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 243
7
Chiwawa
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 245
19
Slide Ridge
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 246
9
Entiat
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 247
15
Swakane
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 250
9
Mission
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 251
7
Desert
Modern
Any
Oct. ((22-30))21-29
Any buck
GMU 290
((20))
18
Desert
Modern
Any
Nov. ((6-13))4-12
Any buck
GMU 290
5
Naneum
Modern
Any
Nov. ((14-20))13-19
Any buck
GMU 328
14
Quilomene
Modern
Any
Nov. ((7-20))6-19
Any buck
GMU 329
20
Teanaway
Modern
Any
Nov. ((14-20))13-19
Any buck
GMU 335
29
L.T. Murray
Modern
Any
Nov. ((14-20))13-19
Any buck
GMUs 336, 340
5
Bethel
Modern
Any
Nov. ((7-20))6-19
Any buck
GMU 360
5
Cowiche
Modern
Any
Nov. ((7-20))6-19
Any buck
GMU 368
10
Alkali
Modern
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 14))Oct. 28 - Nov. 12
Any buck
GMU 371
8
Grayback
Modern
Any
Nov. ((7-22))6-21
3 pt. min.
GMU 388
20
Nooksack
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Any buck
GMU 418
25
((Skagit))
Diablo
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-17
Any buck
GMU 426
10
Sauk
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Any buck
GMU 437
25
Stillaguamish
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-17
Any buck
GMU 448
12
Snoqualmie
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 460
10
Green River
Any tag
Any
((Oct. 15-21))
Nov. 4-10
Any buck
GMU 485
5
Lincoln
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 501
4
Mossyrock
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 505
2
Willapa Hills
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 506
4
Stormking
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 510
1
South Rainier
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 513
1
Packwood
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 516
1
Winston
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 520
4
Ryderwood
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 530
4
Coweeman
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 550
4
Toutle
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 556
1
Lewis River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 560
1
Washougal
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 568
2
Siouxon
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 572
1
Wind River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((17-24))16-23
Any buck
GMU 574
20
West Klickitat
Modern
Any
Nov. ((17-24))16-23
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
15
Mason
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 633
10
Wynoochee
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 648
8
Satsop
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 651
10
White River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 653
10
Mashel
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 654
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 663
8
Skookumchuck
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 667
10
Fall River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 672
5
Chiliwist
Archery
Any
Nov. 21-30
Any buck
GMU 239
10
Chiwawa
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 245
6
Slide Ridge
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 246
1
Entiat
Archery
Any
Nov. 21-30
Any buck
GMU 247
30
Desert
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-30))1-29
Any buck
GMU 290
10
Desert
Archery
Any
((Nov. 19 - Dec. 4))
Nov. 18 - Dec. 3
Any buck
GMU 290
((10))
9
Naneum
Archery
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 328
5
Quilomene
Archery
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 329
6
Teanaway
Archery
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 335
15
Kitsap
Archery
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 627
10
Skookumchuck
Archery
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 667
10
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 149, 154, 162, 166
45
Alta
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25-30
Any buck
GMU 242
10
Chiwawa
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25-30
Any buck
GMU 245
2
Slide Ridge
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25-30
Any buck
GMU 246
1
Mission
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25-30
Any buck
GMU 251
9
Desert
Muzzleloader
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any buck
GMU 290
2
Teanaway
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((7-13))6-12
Any buck
GMU 335
3
L.T. Murray
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((7-13))6-12
Any buck
GMUs 336, 340
1
Bald Mountain
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((7-13))6-12
Any buck
GMUs 342, 346
2
Naneum
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((7-13))6-12
Any buck
GMU 328
1
Quilomene
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Any buck
GMU 329
3
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 621
10
Bucks
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Palouse
Modern
Any
Nov. ((5-19))4-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 127-142
300
Blue Mtns. Foothills West
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 149, 154, 162, 163,166
60
Blue Mtns. Foothills East
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 145, 172, 178, 181
25
Mayview
Any tag
Any
Nov. 16-19
3 pt. min.
GMU 145
15
Lick Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 175
1
East Okanogan
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 204
20
Sinlahekin
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 215
20
Chewuch
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 218
10
Pearrygin
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 224
10
Gardner
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 231
10
Pogue
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 233
10
Chiliwist
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 239
10
Alta
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 242
10
Ritzville
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 284
10
Simcoe
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 5382
5
Hoko
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 601
5
Sol Duc
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 607
5
Goodman
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 612
5
Clearwater
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 615
5
Quinault Ridge
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 638
1
North River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 658
4
Williams Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 673
3
Bear River-Long Beach
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMUs 681, 684
2
Parker Lake
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-30 and Nov. 19 - Dec. 1
Any white-tailed buck
Deer Area 1031
5
Big Bend
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 248
10
Ritzville
Archery
Any
Dec. ((1-18))1-16
Any buck
GMU 284
10
Alkali
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-24))1-22
Any buck
GMU 371
2
Ringold
Archery
Any
Nov. 15-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 379
5
Whitcomb
Archery
Any
Oct. ((2-14))1-13
Any buck
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Archery
Any
Oct. ((2-14))1-13
Any buck
Deer Area 3072
10
Simcoe
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-29 and Dec. 1-8
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 5382
3
West Klickitat
Archery
Any
((Nov. 25 - Dec. 2))
Nov. 24-30
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
20
Skokomish
Archery
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 636
5
Parker Lake
Muzzleloader
Any
Oct. 1-31 and Dec. 2-14
Any white-tailed buck
Deer Area 1031
5
Blue Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 154
10
Dayton
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 162
15
Marengo
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 163
10
Tucannon
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 166
5
Wenaha
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 169
20
Mountain View
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 172
15
Peola
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 178
10
Ritzville
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((19-27))18-26
Any buck
GMU 284
1
Alkali
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 14))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 13
Any buck
GMU 371
1
Kahlotus
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any buck
GMU 381
20
Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((19-27))18-26
Any buck
Deer Area 3071
5
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((19-27))18-26
Any buck
Deer Area 3072
5
Simcoe
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 20-30
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 5382
3
West Klickitat
Muzzleloader
Any
Dec. ((3-8))1-8
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
20
Dickey
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 602
5
Copalis-Matheny
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMUs 618, 642
5
Antlerless
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Mayview
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 145
15
Prescott
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 154
((20))
15
Dayton
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 162
((40))
15
Ten Ten
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
Antlerless
Deer Area 1010
5
Marengo
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 163
15
Marengo
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 163
5
Peola
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 178
((15))
10
Lincoln
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
15
Mossyrock
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
30
Winston
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
20
Ryderwood
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Olympic
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 621
15
Coyle
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 624
15
Kitsap
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 627
((10))
25
Mason
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 633
20
Skokomish
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 636
5
Wynoochee
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 648
30
Satsop
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 651
15
Mashel
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 660
20
Capitol Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 667
20
Williams Creek
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 673
5
Mashel
Archery
Any
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
Whitcomb
Archery
Any
Oct. ((18-30))17-29
Antlerless
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Archery
Any
Oct. ((18-30))17-29
Antlerless
Deer Area 3072
10
Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 29 - Dec. 5
Antlerless
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 29 - Dec. 5
Antlerless
Deer Area 3072
10
Washtucna
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
200
Mayview
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 145
5
Prescott
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 149
10
Blue Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 154
10
Ten Ten
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
Deer Area 1010
10
Marengo
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 163
5
Peola
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 178
5
Mossyrock
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 505
10
Winston
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Ryderwood
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Yale
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 554
2
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 621
25
Coyle
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 624
20
Mason
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 633
35
Skokomish
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 636
10
Wynoochee
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 648
30
Satsop
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 651
30
Mashel
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 654
20
North River
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 658
8
Minot Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Williams Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 673
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
Benge
Any
Any
Dec. ((19-30))16-24
Antlerless
Deer Area 2010
5
Lakeview
Any
Any
Jan. 1-30, 2022
Antlerless
Deer Area 2011
5
Methow
Any
Any
Sept. 6 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
Deer Area 2012
5
North Okanogan
Any
Any
Sept. 6 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
Deer Area 2013
5
Central Okanogan
Any
Any
Sept. 6 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
Deer Area 2014
5
Omak
Any
Any
Sept. 6 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
Deer Area 2015
5
Conconully
Any
Any
Sept. 6 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
Deer Area 2016
5
Lake Chelan North
Any
Any
Aug. 1-31
Antlerless
Deer Area 2017
45
North Issaquah
Any
Any
((Oct. 15-31 and Nov. 17-20))
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
((Oct. 15-28 and Nov. 5-19))
Oct. 14-27 and Nov. 4-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
60
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
90
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 136
90
Steptoe
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Washtucna
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
350
East Okanogan
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 204
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 242
5
Big Bend
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 248
20
St. Andrews
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 254
15
Foster Creek
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 260
15
Withrow
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 262
15
Badger
Modern
Any
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 266
15
Desert
Modern
Any
Dec. ((10-25))9-24
Antlerless
GMU 290
25
Kahlotus
Modern
Any
Dec. 9-17
Antlerless
GMU 381
10
Orcas
Any
Any
((Aug.))Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 411
((135))
145
Shaw
Any
Any
((Aug.))Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 412
40
San Juan
Any
Any
((Aug.))Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 413
((120))
130
Lopez
Any
Any
((Aug.))Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 414
((130))
150
Blakely
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 415
((60))
70
Decatur
Modern
Any
((Oct. 15-31 and Nov. 17-20))
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Modern
Any
((Oct. 15-31 and Nov. 17-20))
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 417
30
Guemes
Modern
Any
((Oct. 15-31 and Nov. 17-20))
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 419
20
Whidbey
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 420
275
Camano
Modern
Any
((Oct. 15-31 and Nov. 17-20))
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 421
30
Vashon-Maury
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 422
200
Anderson
Modern
Any
((Oct. 15-31 and Nov. 17-20))
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 655
30
Deschutes
Modern
Any
((Oct. 15-31 and Nov. 17-20))
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 666
40
Mt. Spokane
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-22 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-22 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
20
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
20
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-22
Antlerless
GMU 136
30
Steptoe
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Decatur
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 417
20
Guemes
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-23 and Nov. 23 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 419
10
Camano
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-23 and Nov. 23 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 421
25
Miller
Archery
Any
Dec. 15-31
Antlerless
Deer Area 6020
40
Anderson
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-23 and Nov. 23 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 655
10
Mt. Spokane
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))Sept. 23 - Oct. 1 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
10
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))Sept. 23 - Oct. 1 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
Steptoe
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))Sept. 23 - Oct. 1 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))Sept. 23 - Oct. 1 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Foster Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 260
10
Moses Coulee
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 269
10
Lakeview
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-18
Antlerless
Deer Area 2011
5
Decatur
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 23 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 23 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 417
20
Guemes
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 23 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 419
10
Camano
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 23 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 421
20
Anderson
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 23 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 655
5
Youth
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Washtucna
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Any deer
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
100
Blue Mtns. Foothills West
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010
30
Blue Mtns. Foothills East
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 172, 178,181
20
Mayview
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Any deer
GMU 145
15
Prescott
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Any deer
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMU 154
5
Dayton
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMU 162
5
Peola
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Any deer
GMU 178
((20))
10
Tucannon
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
((White-tailed, antlerless))
Any deer
GMU 166
5
((Couse
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 181
5))
Couse
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Any deer
GMU 181
((5))
10
Grande Ronde
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Any deer
GMU 186
3
East Okanogan
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 204
3
Wannacut
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 209
3
Sinlahekin
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 215
3
Chewuch
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 218
3
Pearrygin
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 224
3
Gardner
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 231
3
Pogue
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 233
3
Chiliwist
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 239
3
Alta
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 242
3
Chiwawa
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Swakane
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 250
3
Mission
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 251
5
Bridgeport
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
20
Palisades
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
20
Beezley
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-29
Any deer
GMU 272
((50))
40
Benge
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
Deer Area 2010
30
Desert
Modern
Youth
Dec. ((5-13))2-24
Antlerless
GMU 290
12
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
Ringold
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 379
10
Simcoe
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Any deer
Deer Area 5382
3
East Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Any buck
GMU 382 (except CLOSED in Deer Area 5382)
5
East Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 382 (except CLOSED in Deer Area 5382)
5
Grayback
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Any buck
GMU 388
5
Grayback
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 388
5
Green River
Any
Youth
Nov. 4-10
Any buck
GMU 485
3
Lincoln
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
10
Randle
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 503
5
Mossyrock
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
10
Stormking
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 510
5
South Rainier
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 513
5
Packwood
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 516
5
Winston
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
10
Ryderwood
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Yale
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 554
3
Toutle
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 556
15
Lewis River
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Washougal
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Siouxon
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 572
5
Wind River
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Any buck
GMU 578
5
West Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 578
5
Pysht
Modern
Youth
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 603
5
Olympic
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))9-31
Any deer
GMU 621
20
Coyle
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))9-31
Any deer
GMU 624
20
Kitsap
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))9-31
Any deer
GMU 627
20
Mason
Modern
Youth
Nov. ((1-20))1-19
Any deer
GMU 633
25
Skokomish
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))9-31
Any deer
GMU 636
15
Wynoochee
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))9-31
Any deer
GMU 648
20
Satsop
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))9-31
Any deer
GMU 651
20
Mashel
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))7-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
15
North River
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))7-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
5
Minot Peak
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))9-31
Any deer
GMU 660
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Youth
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 660
4
Capitol Peak
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))9-31
Any deer
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))7-31
Antlerless
GMU 667
15
Skookumchuck
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((8-31))7-31
Any buck
GMU 667
20
East Okanogan
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 204
3
Wannacut
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 209
3
Pogue
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 233
3
Chiliwist
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 239
3
Alta
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 242
3
Mission
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Youth
Nov. 1-13
Antlerless
Deer Area 3071
5
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Youth
Nov. 1-13
Antlerless
Deer Area 3072
5
Region 3
Modern, Muzzleloader
Youth
((Aug. 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023))
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
20HC
Region 5
Modern, Muzzleloader
Youth with mentor
((Aug. 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023))
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
5HC
Senior 65+
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
((Oct. 15-28 and Nov. 5-19))
Oct. 14-27 and Nov. 4-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
15
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
Steptoe
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Washtucna
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
20
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181
15
East Okanogan
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 204
3
Wannacut
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 209
3
Sinlahekin
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 215
3
Chewuch
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 218
3
Pearrygin
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 224
3
Gardner
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 231
3
Pogue
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 233
3
Chiliwist
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 239
3
Alta
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 242
3
Chiwawa
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 245
5
Entiat
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 247
5
Swakane
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 250
5
Mission
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 251
5
Bridgeport
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Modern
65+
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Rattlesnake Hills
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 372
10
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
North Issaquah
Any
65+
((Oct. 15-31 and Nov. 17-20))
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Lincoln
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
5
Mossyrock
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
5
Winston
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Yale
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 554
2
Toutle
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 556
5
Washougal
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 568
2
Olympic
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 621
5
Coyle
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 624
5
Kitsap
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 627
10
Mason
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 633
20
Skokomish
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 636
5
Wynoochee
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 648
20
Satsop
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 651
10
Mashel
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
5
Minot Peak
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 660
15
Capitol Peak
Modern
65+
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Hunters with Disabilities
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
((Oct. 15-28 and Nov. 5-19))
Oct. 14-27 and Nov. 4-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
15
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
Steptoe
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Washtucna
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
20
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181
10
East Okanogan
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 204
3
Wannacut
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 209
3
Sinlahekin
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 215
3
Chewuch
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 218
3
Pearrygin
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 224
3
Gardner
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 231
3
Pogue
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 233
3
Chiliwist
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 239
3
Alta
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 242
3
Chiwawa
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Mission
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Saint Andrews
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMU 254
5
Bridgeport
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 15-25
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Beezley
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 272
10
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-25))14-24
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
Kahlotus
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Nov. 1-14
Antlerless
GMU 381
10
North Issaquah
Any
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 15-31 and Nov. 17-20))
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Green River
Any
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 15-21))
Nov. 4-10
((Buck only))
Any buck
GMU 485
((5))
2
Lincoln
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
2
Mossyrock
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
3
Winston
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
2
Toutle
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 556
3
Washougal
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 568
2
Olympic
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 621
5
Skokomish
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 636
10
Satsop
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 651
10
Mashel
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
2
Minot Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 667
10
Fall River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((15-31))14-31
Antlerless
GMU 672
2
Fall River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
Any buck
GMU 672
5
East Okanogan
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 204
3
Sinlahekin
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 215
3
Gardner
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 231
3
Chiwawa
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Mission
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Saint Andrews
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMU 254
5
Bridgeport
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 621
5
Wynoochee
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 648
5
North River
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 658
1
Capitol Peak
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 663
2
Skookumchuck
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 667
10
Master Hunter - Only master hunters may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt. Additional weapon restrictions may be conditioned by the hunt coordinator for each hunt. For those hunts requiring the purchase of a master hunter second tag, one deer may be killed in the unit under the authorization of the special permit.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Requirements
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Region 1
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023))
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 1
20HC
Region 1
Archery/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023))
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 1
10HC
Region 2
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023))
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 2
10HC
Region 3
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023))
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
40HC
Region 5
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023))
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
5HC
Region 6
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((July 1, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023))
July 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 6
10HC
HC
This is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated hunt coordinator. Successful applicants will be contacted on an as-needed basis to help with specific sites of elk damage on designated landowner's property. Not all successful applicants will be contacted in any given year, depending on elk damage activity for that year.
Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits
-
Special deer permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors who 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 and/or hunter pink is required during modern firearm seasons.
-
Except for online class incentive permits and chief instructor incentive permits, 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.
-
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, or 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
3
Region 2
Any white-tailed deer
GMUs 204, 215, 233, 239
1
Region 2
Any white-tailed deer
GMUs 218, 224, 231, 242
1
Region 2
Any deer
GMUs 218, 231
1
Region 2
Any deer
GMUs 245, 247
1
Region 2
Any deer
GMU 290
1
Region 3
Any deer
GMUs 335-368
2
Region 4
Any deer
Any 400 series GMU EXCEPT GMUs 485 and 490
4
Region 5
 
Any deer
All 500 series GMUs EXCEPT GMUs 522 and 578
3
Region 6
 
Any deer
Any 600 series GMU
4
OTS-4315.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 22-15-096, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22)
WAC 220-415-060((2022))2023 Elk special permits.
It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
Special Elk Permit Hunting Seasons (Open to Permit Holders Only)
Hunters must purchase an elk hunting license prior to purchasing a permit application. Hunters may only apply for permits consistent with the tag required for the hunt choice; however, Multiple Season Permit holders may apply for Eastern or Western Washington archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm permit hunts. Applicants must have purchased the proper tag for these hunts. The elk tag prefixes required to apply for each hunt are shown in the following table. Hunters drawn for a special permit hunt must comply with weapon restrictions, dates, and other conditions listed for the hunt. Hunters drawn for a special permit designated "Any tag" under the "Weapon/Tag" restriction must use equipment consistent with the requirements of their transport tag and license.
Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one elk hunt category. Any combination of seasons, tags, and permits set by the department will not exceed a maximum of two (2) elk per hunter during the license year.
Quality
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
EA, EF, EM
Any
((Oct. 1-10 and Nov. 12 - Dec. 1))
Sept. 20 - Oct. 9 and Nov. 11-30
Any bull
Elk Area 1015
1
Prescott
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 149
3
Blue Creek
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMU 154
1
Blue Creek
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 154
((7))
6
Watershed
EA, EF, EM
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
3 pt. min.
GMU 157
25
Dayton
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 162, 163
3
Tucannon
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 166
((4))
3
Wenaha West
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
5
Wenaha East
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
((5))
4
Mountain View
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 172
7
Lick Creek
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 175
2
Peola
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Peola
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Couse
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 181
((7))
6
Couse
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 181; Private Lands Only
1
Mission
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMU 251
2
Colockum
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
1
Colockum
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
11
Teanaway
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMU 335
2
Peaches Ridge
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
2
Observatory
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
2
Little Naches
EF
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 346
3
Goose Prairie
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
2
Bethel
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMU 360
2
Rimrock
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMU 364
2
Cowiche
EF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
Any bull
GMU 368
2
Alkali
EF
Any
((Oct. 15 - Nov. 4))
Oct. 14 - Nov. 3
Any bull
GMUs 334, 371
((33))
30
Nooksack
WF
Any
((Oct. 1-27 and Dec. 12-27))
Oct. 5-29 and Dec. 9-26
Any bull
GMU 418
((13))
TBD
Green River
WF, WA, WM
Any
((Oct. 15-21))
Nov. 4-10
Any bull
GMU 485
10
Wahkiakum
WF
Any
Sept. ((19-23))25-29
Any bull
GMUs 506, 530
1
South Rainier
WF
Any
Sept. ((19-23))25-29
Any bull
GMUs 510, 513
3
Packwood
WF
Any
Sept. ((19-23))25-29
Any bull
GMU 516
3
Winston
WF
Any
Sept. ((19-23))25-29
Any bull
GMU 520
1
Coweeman
WF
Any
Sept. ((19-23))25-29
Any bull
GMU 550
1
Toutle
WF
Any
((Sept. 19-23 and Nov. 5-16))
Sept. 25-29 and Nov. 4-15
Any bull
GMU 556
2
Toutle
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Any bull
GMU 556
32
Lewis River
WF
Any
Sept. ((19-23))25-29
Any bull
GMU 560
2
Siouxon
WF
Any
Sept. ((19-23))25-29
Any bull
GMU 572
2
Upper Smith Creek
WF
Any
Sept. ((19-23))25-29
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
1
Mount Whittier
WF
Any
Sept. ((19-23))25-29
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WF
Any
Sept. ((19-23))25-29
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WF
Any
Sept. 23-26
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615
4
Matheny
WF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
3 pt. min.
GMU 618
1
Quinault
WF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
3 pt. min.
GMU 638
3
Wynoochee
WF
Any
Sept. ((26-30))25-29
3 pt. min.
GMU 648
1
White River
WF
Any
Sept. ((24-28))23-27
Any bull
GMU 653
2
Prescott
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
GMU 149
1
Blue Creek
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
GMU 154
((3))
2
Dayton
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
GMUs 162, 163
1
Tucannon
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
GMU 166
((2))
1
Wenaha West
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
2
Wenaha East
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
2
Mountain View
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
GMU 172
5
Lick Creek
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
GMU 175
((2))
1
Peola
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Couse
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
GMU 181
2
Colockum
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
6
Teanaway
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Any bull
GMU 335
2
Peaches Ridge
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
8
Observatory
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
13
Goose Prairie
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
5
Bethel
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Any bull
GMU 360
9
Rimrock
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Any bull
GMU 364
12
Cowiche
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Any bull
GMU 368
4
Alkali
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-23))1-22
Any elk
GMUs 334, 371
((25))
22
Nooksack
WA
Any
((Aug. 25 - Sept. 15 and Jan. 1-19, 2023))
Sept. 1-22, 2023 and Jan. 1-19, 2024
Any bull
GMU 418
((8))
TBD
Toutle
WA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21 and Dec. 1-15
Any bull
GMU 556
17
Upper Smith Creek
WA
Any
Sept. ((12-18))9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
1
Norway Pass
WA
Any
Sept. ((3-9))9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WA
Any
((Sept. 10-17 and Nov. 17-20))
Sept. 9-15 and Nov. 16-19
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WA
Any
Sept. ((1-22))1-21
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615
2
White River
WA
Any
((Sept. 10-22 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 11))
Sept. 9-21 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Any bull
GMU 653
18
Prescott
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 149
1
Blue Creek
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 154
((2))
1
Dayton
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 162, 163
1
Tucannon
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 166
1
Wenaha West
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
1
Wenaha East
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
1
Mountain View
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 172
4
Lick Creek
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 175
1
Peola
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Couse
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 181
2
Mission
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 251
2
Colockum
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
4
Teanaway
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 335
1
Peaches Ridge
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
3
Observatory
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
5
Goose Prairie
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
1
Bethel
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 360
2
Rimrock
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 364
5
Cowiche
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 368
2
Alkali
EM
Any
Sept. 24 - Oct. 14
Any bull
GMUs 334, 371
((9))
8
Nooksack
WM
Any
((Sept. 17-28 and Nov. 13-30))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 15 - Dec. 8
Any bull
GMU 418
((8))
TBD
Toutle
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Any bull
GMU 556
11
Mount Whittier
WM
Any
Sept. ((12-18))17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WM
Any
Sept. ((12-18))17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-11))7-17
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WM
Any
((Sept. 27-30))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615
2
Bulls
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
EF
Any
Dec. ((6-11))5-10
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Grande Ronde
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 186
1
Mission
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 251
2
Peshastin
EF
Any
((Feb. 8-17, 2022))
Feb. 5-24, 2024
Any bull
Elk Area 2033
4
Teanaway
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 335
4
Peaches Ridge
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
17
Observatory
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
16
Goose Prairie
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
9
Bethel
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 360
10
Rimrock
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 364
36
Cowiche
EF
Any
((Oct. 24 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 368
5
Sauk
WF
Any
((Oct. 1))Oct. 5 - Nov. 3
Any bull
GMU 437
((6))
TBD
Upper Smith Creek
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
1
Mount Whittier
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
3
Olympic
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071
8
Skokomish
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-16))1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
5
White River
WF
Any
Oct. 15 - Nov. 10
Any bull
GMU 653
44
Turnbull
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Grande Ronde
EA
Any
Sept. ((5-22))4-21
Any bull
GMU 186
1
Sauk
WA
Any
((Aug. 25 - Sept. 15 and Jan. 1-7, 2023))
Sept. 1-22, 2023; and Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 2023; and Jan. 1-7, 2024
Any bull
GMU 437
((9))
TBD
Upper Smith Creek
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
2
Mount Whittier
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
3
Lewis River
WA
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
3 pt. min.
GMU 560
5
Siouxon
WA
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
3 pt. min.
GMU 572
5
Olympic
WA
Any
Sept. ((1-22))1-21 and Dec. 1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT Elk Area 6071
4
Skokomish
WA
Any
Sept. ((1-22))1-21 and Dec. 1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
4
Turnbull
EM
Any
((Nov. 26 - Dec. 1))
Nov. 25-30
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Grande Ronde
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 20 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 186
1
Sauk
WM
Any
((Sept. 17-28 and Nov. 28 - Dec. 7 and Jan. 8-19, 2023))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 4, 2023; and Dec. 3-11, 2023; and Jan. 8-19, 2024
Any bull
GMU 437
((6))
TBD
Upper Smith Creek
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
2
Mount Whittier
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
3
Yale
WM
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 15
3 pt. min.
GMU 554
5
Olympic
WM
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 7))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071
3
Skokomish
WM
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 7))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
1
White River
WM
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 7))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Any bull
GMU 653
9
Antlerless Elk
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
North Half
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 108
5
Aladdin
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 111
10
Selkirk
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 113
10
49 Degrees North
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
10
Huckleberry
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 121
10
Turnbull
EF
Any
Nov. ((12-17))11-16
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Turnbull
EF
Any
Dec. ((6-11))5-10
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
((Mayview-Peola
EF
Any
Oct. 15-23
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
10))
Mayview-Peola
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
10
Prescott
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 149
20
((Blue Creek
EF
Any
Oct. 15-23
Antlerless
GMU 154
5))
Blue Creek
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 154
5
Marengo
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 163
((10))
5
Mountain View
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
Elk Area 1013
5
((Couse
EF
Any
Oct. 15-23
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
10))
Couse
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
((25))
15
Malaga
EF
Any
Sept. 6-17
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
20
Malaga
EF
Any
Nov. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
55
Peshastin
EF
Any
Dec. 15, ((2022))2023 - Feb. 8, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 2033
20
Colockum
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
50
West Bar
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMU 330
5
Teanaway
EF
Any
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 335
25
Taneum
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMU 336
180
Manastash
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMU 340
130
Umtanum
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMU 342, 346
125
Little Naches
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMU 346
125
Nile
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMU 352
10
Bumping
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMU 356
15
Bethel
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMU 360
10
Rimrock
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMU 364
145
Cowiche
EF
Any
Nov. ((2-6))1-5
Antlerless
GMU 368
80
Alkali A
EF
Any
((Oct. 15 - Nov. 4))
Oct. 14 - Nov. 3
Antlerless
GMU 371
45
Alkali B
EF
Any
Nov. ((5-23))4-22
Antlerless
GMU 371
45
Green River
WF, WA, WM
Any
((Oct. 15-21))
Nov. 4-10
Antlerless
GMU 485
((10))
5
Mossyrock
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 505
20
Willapa Hills
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 506
20
Winston
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Margaret
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066)
5
Ryderwood
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 530
15
Coweeman
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 550
5
Toutle
WF
Any
Nov. ((21-30))20-30
Antlerless
GMU 556
5
Lewis River
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 560
10
Washougal
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Siouxon
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 572
5
Wind River
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 578
5
Norway Pass
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Antlerless
Elk Area 5066
3
Mudflow
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
3
Mallis
WF
Any
Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Mallis
WF
Any
Jan. 1-20, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
20
Puyallup
WF
Any
Jan. 1-20, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Puyallup
WF
Any
Jan. 21 - Feb. 10, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Puyallup
WF
Any
Feb. 11-28, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Joyce
WF
Any
Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 6030
5
((Hanaford
WF
Any
Nov. 5-16
Antlerless
Elk Area 6069
5))
Williams Creek
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 673
50
Long Beach
WF
Any
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 684
4
Turnbull
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
12
Malaga
EA
Any
Aug. 29 - Sept. 4
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
20
Colockum
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
75
Colockum
EA
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 328
20
Taneum Early
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMU 336
100
Taneum Late
EA
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 336
100
Manastash
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMU 340
140
Umtanum
EA
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 342
175
Nile Early
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMU 352
30
Nile Late
EA
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 352
30
Bumping
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMU 356
50
Rimrock
EA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMU 364
100
Cowiche
EA
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
Elk Area 3681
100
Margaret
WA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21 and Dec. 1-15
Antlerless
GMU 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066)
5
Toutle
WA
Any
Sept. ((10-22))9-21 and Dec. 1-15
Antlerless
GMU 556
10
Norway Pass
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Antlerless
Elk Area 5066
3
Mudflow
WA
Any
((Sept. 3-9 and Nov. 17-20))
Sept. 2-8 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
5
Lewis River
WA
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Siouxon
WA
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 572
3
Wynoochee
WA
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 648
90
North Half
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-7))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-7))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 108
5
Aladdin
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-7))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 111
10
Selkirk
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-7))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 113
10
49 Degrees North
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-7))Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
20
Huckleberry
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-7))Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 121
10
Turnbull
EM
Any
((Nov. 26 - Dec. 1))
Nov. 25-30
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
8
Turnbull
EM
Any
Dec. ((13-18))12-17
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
8
Blue Creek
EM
Any
Dec. 9, ((2022))2023 - Jan. 20, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 1054
15
Mountain View
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-7))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
Elk Area 1013
5
Mayview-Peola
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-7))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
10
Couse
EM
Any
((Oct. 1-7))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
((10))
5
Couse
EM
Any
Dec. 1, ((2022))2023 - Jan. 20, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081 and Elk Area 1075
((30))
20
Malaga
EM
Any
Oct. 2-8
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
45
Colockum
EM
Any
Oct. ((1-9))7-13
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
35
Teanaway
EM
Any
Oct. ((1-9))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 335
20
Taneum
EM
Any
Oct. ((1-9))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 336
100
Manastash
EM
Any
Oct. ((1-9))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 340
100
Umtanum
EM
Any
Oct. ((1-9))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 342
85
Nile
EM
Any
Oct. ((1-9))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 352
10
Bumping
EM
Any
Oct. ((1-9))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 356
10
Bethel
EM
Any
Oct. ((1-9))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 360
10
Cowiche
EM
Any
Oct. ((1-9))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 368
60
Alkali
EM
Any
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 14))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMU 371
45
Willapa Hills
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 506
15
Mudflow
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-11))7-17
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
4
Winston
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Margaret
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066)
5
Ryderwood
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 550
5
Yale
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 554
((5))
3
Yale
WM
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 554
((5))
3
Toutle
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 556
5
Lewis River
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Washougal
WM
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Siouxon
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMU 572
5
Wind River
WM
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
WM
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 578
25
Mount Whittier
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5066
2
Mallis
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Mashel
WM
Any
Jan. 1-15, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6054
20
North River
WM
Any
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 658
25
Forks
WF, WM, WA
Any
Jan. 1-31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6612
20*
Youth - Only youth hunters may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
((Turnbull
EF
Youth
Nov. 19-24
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5))
Turnbull
EF
Youth
Nov. ((19-24))18-23
Spike bull ((only))or antlerless
Elk Area 1015
((1))
6
Aladdin
EF
Youth
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 111
5
Selkirk
EF
Youth
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 113
5
49 Degrees North
EF
Youth
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
5
Mayview-Peola
EF
Youth
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
5
Blue Creek
EF
Youth
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 154
3
Couse
EF
Youth
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
((5))
3
Malaga
EF
Youth
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
10
Yakima North
EF
Youth
Nov. ((2-11))1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
35
Yakima Central
EF
Youth
Nov. ((2-11))1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Yakima South
EF
Youth
Nov. ((2-11))1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
25
Alkali
EF
Youth
((Dec. 17, 2022 - Jan. 2, 2023))
Dec. 16, 2023 - Jan. 21, 2024
Antlerless
GMU 371
20
Yakima Early
EA
Youth
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364
55
Yakima Late
EA
Youth
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 342, 368
40
Yakima North
EM
Youth
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
25
Yakima Central
EM
Youth
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
10
Yakima South
EM
Youth
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
15
Alkali
EM
Youth
((Nov. 25 - Dec. 17))
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 371
10
Sauk
WF, WM, WA
Youth
((Nov. 5-27 and Dec. 12-27))
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 437
((5))
TBD
Green River
WF, WM, WA
Youth
((Oct. 15-21))
Nov. 4-10
Antlerless
GMU 485
2
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Nov. ((22-30))20-30
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
5
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Youth
((Oct. 22-30))
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
5
Coweeman
WF
Youth
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Toutle
WF
Youth
Nov. ((21-30))20-30
Antlerless
GMU 556
10
Lewis River
WF
Youth
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Wind River
WF
Youth
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
WF
Youth
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 578
10
Region 5
WF, WM
Youth with mentor
Aug. 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
5HC
Peninsula
WF
Youth
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
4
Clearwater
WF
Youth
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 615
5
Matheny
WF
Youth
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 618
5
Wynoochee
WF
Youth
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 648
10
North River
WF
Youth
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 658
6
Williams Creek
WF
Youth
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 673
10
Mallis
WF
Youth
Dec. 16, ((2022))2023 - Jan. 20, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Peninsula
WA
Youth
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
2
Peninsula
WM
Youth
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
2
Forks
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Dec. 16, 2023 - Jan. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6612
10*
Region 6
WF
Youth with mentor
Aug. 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 6
7HC
65+ Senior - Only hunters 65 and older may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Northeast
EF
65+
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMUs 113, 117
10
Prescott
EF
65+
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 149
3
Blue Creek
EF
65+
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 154
1
Marengo
EF
65+
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 163
1
Peola-Mayview
EF
65+
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 178, 145
2
Malaga
EF
65+
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
10
Yakima North
EF
65+
Nov. ((2-11))1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
10
Yakima Central
EF
65+
Nov. ((2-11))1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Yakima South
EF
65+
Nov. ((2-11))1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
5
Alkali
EF
65+
((Oct. 15 - Nov. 4))
Oct. 14 - Nov. 3
Antlerless
GMU 371
10
Yakima Early
EA
65+
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364
15
Yakima Late
EA
65+
Nov. ((23))22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 342, 368
10
Yakima North
EM
65+
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
5
Yakima Central
EM
65+
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Ryderwood
WF
65+
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 530
5
Willapa Hills
WF
65+
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 506
5
Sauk
WF, WM, WA
65+
((Nov. 5-27 and Dec. 12-27))
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 437
((5))
TBD
Peninsula
WF
65+
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
3
Hanaford
WF, WM, WA
65+
Jan. 1-15, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6069
5
Hanaford
WF, WM, WA
65+
Jan. 16-31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6069
5
Peninsula
WA
65+
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Peninsula
WM
65+
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Hunters with Disabilities - Only hunters with disabilities may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Northeast
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMUs 113, 117
4
Turnbull
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((5-10))4-9
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Prescott
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 149
3
Blue Creek
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 154
1
Marengo
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 163
1
Peola-Mayview
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 178, 145
1
Observatory
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6))
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
1
Little Naches
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 1-9))
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 346
2
Malaga
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. 6-17
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
10
Yakima North
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. ((2-11))1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
15
Yakima Central
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. ((2-11))1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Yakima South
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. ((2-11))1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
5
Alkali
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 15 - Nov. 4))
Oct. 14 - Nov. 3
Any elk
GMUs 334, 371
5
Corral Canyon
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Sept. 24 - Oct. 2))
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Any elk
Elk Area 3721
2
Sauk
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Nov. 5-27 and Dec. 12-27))
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 437
((5))
TBD
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((13-19))19-25
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
5
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. ((22-28))19-25
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
5
Washougal
WF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Region 5
WF, WM
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Aug. 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
5HC
Peninsula
WF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. ((5-16))4-15
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
3
Peninsula
WM
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((1-7))7-13
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Peninsula
WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. ((10-22))9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Master Hunter - Only master hunters may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt. Additional weapon restrictions may be conditioned by the hunt coordinator for each hunt. For those hunts requiring the purchase of a master hunter second tag, one elk may be killed in the unit under the authorization of the special permit.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Requirements
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. ((20-31))19-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Region 1
EF, EA, EM/
2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Region 1
20HC
Region 2
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 2
10HC
Region 3
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
20HC
Rattlesnake Hills
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in GMU 372
20HC
Region 4 North
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Whatcom and Skagit counties
((13HC))
TBD
Region 4 South
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in King and Snohomish counties
10HC
Pumice Plains
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Oct. 9-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5063
2
Pumice Plains
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Oct. 17-23
Antlerless
Elk Area 5063
3
Region 5
Any western elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
20HC
Long Beach
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
GMU 684
5
Region 6
WF, WA, WM/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, ((2022))2023 - Mar. 31, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 6
((30))
20HC
Region 5 Northwest—Hoof Disease
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 1, ((2022))2023 - Feb. 28, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
GMUs 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550
15**
Region 5 Southeast—Hoof Disease
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 1, ((2022))2023 - Feb. 28, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
GMUs 554, 560, 564, 568, 572, 574, 578 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5062), 388, 382
10**
Region 6 Willapa Hills—Hoof Disease
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 1, ((2022))2023 - Feb. 28, ((2023))2024
Antlerless
GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681
15**
*
Must use only archery, muzzleloader, or legal shotgun (10 or 12 gauge; slugs only).
**
Hunters are expected to target elk displaying clinical signs of elk hoof disease such as limping, lameness, or hoof abnormalities.
HC
This is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated hunt coordinator. Successful applicants will be contacted on an as-needed basis to help with specific sites of elk damage on designated landowner's property. Not all successful applicants will be contacted in any given year, depending on elk damage activity for that year.
Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits
–
Special elk permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors who 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 and/or hunter pink is required during modern firearm seasons.
–
Except for online class incentive permits and chief instructor incentive permits, 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.
–
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 3
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, or hunters 65 years and older, unless the hunter education instructor legally qualifies for such hunts.
Any bull
GMUs ((336-368))334, 336-371
1
Region 4
Any elk
GMUs 454, 460
1
Region 5
Any elk
382, 388 and all 500 series GMUs EXCEPT GMU 522
1
Region 6
Any elk
GMUs 618, 638-648, 654, 658, 663, 672, 699
1
Elk Hoof Disease Incentive Permits
–
Special elk permits will be allocated through a random drawing of hunters who 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 and/or hunter pink is required during modern firearm seasons.
–
Qualified hunters may only receive one incentive permit each year.
Area
Dates
Restrictions
GMUs
Permits
Mount St. Helens
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Any Bull
GMUs 505, 520, 550, 554, 556, 560, 564, 568, 572, 574, 578, 382, 388
5
South Rainier
Any Bull
GMUs 503, 510, 513, 516
2
Willapa Hills
Any Bull
GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530, 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684
5
North Rainier
Any Bull
GMUs 652, 653, 654
2
Olympic
Any Bull
GMUs 601, 602, 603, 607, 612, 615, 618, 624, 633, 638, 642, 648, 651, excludes Elk Area 6064
5
OTS-4310.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 22-15-096, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22)
WAC 220-415-070((2022))2023 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas.
(1) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
(2) Moose Permit Hunts
(a) Who May Apply:
(i) Any antlered bull moose category: An individual may only harvest one moose under the "any antlered bull moose" or "any moose" category during his or her lifetime. Applications will not be accepted from hunters having previously harvested a moose in the "any moose" or "any antlered bull moose" category.
(ii) Antlerless only, youth antlerless, over-65 antlerless, disabled-antlerless, hunter-education antlerless, auction moose, raffle moose: Anyone may apply.
(b) Bag Limit: One moose except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one moose hunt category.
(c) Weapon Restrictions: Permit holders may use any legal weapon.
(d) Submitting moose teeth: Successful moose hunters must submit an incisor tooth from the lower jaw, either in person at a WDFW office, or via the postage-paid envelope supplied, no later than sixty days after harvest.
(e) Any antlered bull moose seasons: Open only to the taking of moose with visible antlers (bull calves illegal).
Hunt Name
 
Permit Season
GMU or boundary
Permits
Any antlered bull moose
Kettle Range-East Okanogan 101, 105, 204
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 108
4
Douglas A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 108
4
Aladdin A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 111
3
Aladdin A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 111
3
Selkirk 113
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 113
15
49 Degrees North A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)
12
49 Degrees North A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)
12
Huckleberry A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 121
10
Huckleberry A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 121
10
Spokane West A
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 124 w of Hwy 395
2
Mt Spokane South A
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 1 (within 124)
8
Mt Spokane North A
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 2 (within 124)
8
Hangman
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 127, 130, 139
4
Antlerless only -
Douglas 108 B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 108
2
Aladdin 111 B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 111
2
49 Degrees North B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)
2
Huckleberry B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 121
8
Spokane West B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 124 w of Hwy 395
2
Mt Spokane South B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 1 (within 124)
2
Mt Spokane North B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 2 (within 124)
2
Mica Peak
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 127
2
Cheney B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 130, 139
2
Youth Only - Antlerless
Mt Spokane South Y
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 1 (within 124)
1
65 Year and over - Antlerless
49 Degrees North V
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)
1
Huckleberry V
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 121
2
Disabled hunter - Antlerless
49 Degrees North D
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)
1
Mt Spokane North D
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 2 (within 124)
1
Note: Moose Area 3 (Parker Lake) is closed to all moose hunters, except those with a Parker Lake special permit.
(3) Moose Areas:
(a) 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.
(b) 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.
(c) Moose Area 3: Parker Lake (GMU 117, Pend Oreille County): All lands south of Ruby Creek Rd (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Rd (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines.
OTS-4311.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 22-15-096, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22)
WAC 220-415-120((2022))2023 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas.
(1) 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, Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
(2) Bighorn Sheep Permit Hunts
(a) Who May Apply: Anyone may apply, EXCEPT those who previously harvested a bighorn sheep in Washington state. An individual may only harvest one bighorn ram during his or her lifetime. However, this restriction is waived for hunters who have previously harvested a bighorn sheep under a ewe-only, juvenile ram, raffle, or auction permit, as well as for applications for a ewe-only, juvenile ram, raffle, or auction permit.
(b) Bag Limit: One (1) bighorn sheep except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one bighorn sheep hunt category.
Hunt Name
Permit Season
Permit Hunt Boundary Description
Special Restrictions
Permits
Any ram
((Selah Butte
Oct. 1-31
Sheep Unit 4
Any Legal Weapon
2
Umtanum
Oct. 1-31
Sheep Unit 5
Any Legal Weapon
2))
Cleman Mountain
Oct. 1-31
Sheep Unit 7
Any Legal Weapon
((3))4
Lincoln Cliffs
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 12
Any Legal Weapon
2
Quilomene
Oct. 1-31
Sheep Unit 13
Any Legal Weapon
3
Swakane
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 14
Any Legal Weapon
2
Manson
Nov. 9-30
Sheep Unit 16
Any Legal Weapon
2
Chelan Butte A
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 18
Any Legal Weapon
2
Chelan Butte B
Oct. 11 - Nov. 15
Sheep Unit 18
Any Legal Weapon
2
((Wenaha
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
GMU 169
Any Legal Weapon
1))
Mountain View - Black Butte
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
GMU 172, portions of GMU 181, GMU 186
Any Legal Weapon
1
Adult ewe
Cleman Mountain A
Oct. 10-31
Sheep Unit 7
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
10
Cleman Mountain B
Nov. ((7-27))6-26
Sheep Unit 7
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
8
Lincoln Cliffs
Whitestone Unit
Oct. 1-10
Sheep Unit ((12 west of Mount View Rd))20 Whitestone
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
1
Chelan Butte
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 18
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
4
((Juvenile rama))
Youth
Cleman Mountain
Nov. ((7-27))6-26
Sheep Unit 7
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
2
Hunters with Disabilities
Chelan Butte A
Oct. 11-31
Sheep Unit 18
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
3
Chelan Butte B
Oct. 11-31
Sheep Unit 18
Juvenile ram onlya
Any Legal Weapon
2
See subsection (3) of this section Bighorn Sheep Units for detailed legal descriptions of these hunt area boundaries.
a A juvenile ram is defined as a male bighorn sheep having at least one "unbroomed" horn that does not extend past an imaginary line beginning at the point on the animal's forehead where the front of the horn base adjoins the skull, and continuing downwards and in a posterior direction through the posterior edge of the eye. All reference points are based on viewing the ram directly from a 90 degree angle from which the head is facing. A "broomed" horn is defined as a sheep horn that has been broken, splintered, frayed or rubbed in the wild, thus shortening its length and disrupting its natural taper.
(3) Bighorn Sheep Units:
(a) Sheep Unit 2 Vulcan Mountain: Permit Area: Ferry County north of the Kettle River near Curlew.
(b) Sheep Unit 4 Selah Butte: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River.
(c) Sheep Unit 4A Selah Butte North: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River and north of Lmuma Creek.
(d) Sheep Unit 4B Mount Baldy: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River, south of Lmuma Creek and north of Burbank Creek.
(e) Sheep Unit 4C Selah Butte South: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River and south of Burbank Creek.
(f) Sheep Unit 5 Umtanum: Permit Area: Those portions of GMU 340 west of the Yakima River and GMU 342 north of Wenas Creek.
(g) Sheep Unit 5A Umtanum North: Permit Area: Beginning at the Powerline Crossing the Yakima River in Section 11 of T17N, R18E; then south down the Yakima River to Roza Creek; then west up Roza Creek to the powerline; then north along the powerline to the point of beginning.
(h) Sheep Unit 5B Umtanum South: Permit Area: Beginning where Roza Creek enters the Yakima River, then down the Yakima River to the powerline crossing in Section 17 of T14N, R19E; then north on the powerline to Roza Creek; then east down Roza Creek to the point of beginning.
(i) Sheep Unit 7 Cleman Mountain: Permit Area: GMU 346 and that part of GMU 342 south of Wenas Creek.
(j) 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.
(k) Sheep Unit 12 Lincoln Cliffs: Permit Area: That part of Lincoln County north of Highway 2.
(l) Sheep Unit 13 Quilomene: Permit Area: GMUs 329, 330, and that part of 251 east of Squilchuck Creek and south of Colockum Creek.
(m) Sheep Unit 14 Swakane: Permit Area: GMU 250.
(n) Sheep Unit 15 Tieton: Permit Area: GMU 360.
(o) 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.
(p) 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 Antoine Creek, W up Antoine 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.
(q) 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.
(r) Sheep Unit 20 Whitestone ((Unit)): Starting at the intersection of Mount View Rd and US Highway 2; W on US Highway 2 to the Lincoln County Line; N on the Lincoln County Line to the Lincoln County Line in the Columbia River; E up the Columbia River to Halverson Canyon; S and W up Halverson Canyon to Mount View Rd; S on Mount View Rd to US Highway 2 and the point of the beginning.
(s) Sheep Unit 21 Lincoln ((Unit)): Starting at the intersection of Mount View Rd and US Highway 2; E on US Highway 2 to the Lincoln County Line; N on the Lincoln County Line to the Lincoln County Line in the Spokane River; W down the Spokane River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to Halverson Canyon; S and W up Halverson Canyon to Mount View Rd; S on Mount View Rd to US Highway 2 and the point of the beginning.
(t) Mountain View – Black Butte: GMUs 172, 186; portions of GMU 181 (south of the line made by starting at Montgomery Ridge Road and Highway 129 to the Sherry Grade Road to the Couse Creek Road to the Snake River).
OTS-4312.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 22-15-096, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22)
WAC 220-415-130((2022))2023 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas.
(1) Hunters must 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 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
(2) Mountain Goat Permit Hunts
(a) Who May Apply:
(i) Mountain goat special permit category: Anyone may apply, except those who harvested a mountain goat in Washington state after 1998. An individual may only harvest one mountain goat during his or her lifetime. However, these restrictions are waived for hunters who have previously harvested a mountain goat under an auction, raffle, or conflict reduction permit, as well as for applications for an auction, raffle, or conflict reduction permit.
(ii) Conflict reduction special permit category: Anyone may apply.
(b) Bag Limit:
(i) Mountain goat special permit category: One (1) adult goat of either sex with horns 4 inches or longer, except where otherwise permitted by department rule even if permits are drawn for more than one mountain goat hunt category.
(ii) Conflict reduction special permit category: Two (2) goats of either sex. No minimum horn length or age requirements.
(c) It is unlawful for a person who kills a mountain goat in Washington to fail, within 10 days after acquisition, to personally present the horns attached to the head for inspection at a department office or location designated by a departmental representative. After inspection, the head/horns of a mountain goat lawfully killed in Washington may be kept for personal use. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.280 (1)(b).
(d) Applicants drawn for a permit may only purchase their license after successfully completing the WDFW mountain goat gender identification training (online or at a participating WDFW office). However, this requirement is waived for applicants drawn for a permit in the conflict reduction special permit category.
Goat Hunt Area Name (Number)
Permit Season
Special Restrictions
Permits
Mountain goat special permits
 
 
 
North Lake Chelan (2-1)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
South Lake Chelan (2-3)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Naches Pass (3-6)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Bumping River (3-7)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
((Boulder River North (4-8a)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1))
Chowder Ridge (4-3)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Lincoln Peak (4-4)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
2
Avalanche Gorge (4-7)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
3
Goat Rocks West (5-4)
((Sept.))Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Goat Rocks East (5-5)
((Sept.))Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Mt. Margaret Backcountry (5-6)
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
((1))
2
Mt. St. Helens South (5-7)
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
((1))
2
(3) Mountain Goat Hunt Area Descriptions. The following areas are defined as mountain goat hunt areas:
Chelan North 2-1: Beginning at the mouth of Fish Creek on Lake Chelan (Moore Point); then NE up Fish Creek and USFS Trail 1259 to the Sawtooth crest near Deephole Spring; then SE along the Sawtooth crest, which separates Chelan and Okanogan counties, to Horsethief Basin and the headwaters of Safety Harbor Creek; then S along Safety Harbor Creek to Lake Chelan, then NW along the north shore of Lake Chelan to the mouth of Fish Creek at Moore Point and the point of beginning.
Methow 2-2: Begin at Twisp, W along Twisp River Rd (County Rd 4440) to Roads End; W up Twisp Pass Trail 432 to Twisp Pass and Okanogan County line; N on Okanogan County line through Washington Pass to Harts Pass; SE down Harts Pass (Rd 5400) to Lost River; along Lost River-Mazama Rd to Mazama; SW to State Hwy 20; SE on State Hwy 20 to Twisp and point of beginning.
South Lake Chelan 2-3: GMU 246
Naches Pass 3-6: Beginning at Chinook Pass; then N along the Pacific Crest Trail to Naches Pass; then E to USFS Road 19 and continuing to State Highway 410; then W along State Highway 410 to Chinook Pass and point of beginning.
Bumping River 3-7: Beginning on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) and SR 410 at Chinook Pass; NE on SR 410 to US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); SW on the US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd) to US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd); SE on US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd) to the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek; SE down the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek to US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); SE on US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 1500; S on US Forest Service Rd 1500 to US Hwy 12; W on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at White Pass; N on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to SR 410 at Chinook Pass and the point of beginning. (Lands within the boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park along the Pacific Crest Trail are not open to hunting.)
Blazed Ridge 3-10: Beginning at the mouth of Cabin Creek on the Yakima River; then W along Cabin Creek to the headwaters near Snowshoe Butte; then S along the Cascade Crest separating the Green and Yakima River drainage to Pyramid Peak; then SE along the North Fork, Little Naches, and Naches River to the Yakima River; then N along the Yakima River to the mouth of Cabin Creek and point of beginning.
Chowder Ridge 4-3: Beginning at the confluence of Wells Creek with the North Fork Nooksack River; then up Wells Creek to the confluence with Bar Creek; then up Bar Creek to the Mazama Glacier; then SW on Mazama Glacier to the summit of Mount Baker; then NW between Roosevelt Glacier and Coleman Glacier to the headwaters of Kulshan Creek; then down Kulshan Creek to the confluence with Grouse Creek; then down Grouse Creek to the confluence with Glacier Creek; then down Glacier Creek to the confluence with the North Fork Nooksack River; then up the North Fork Nooksack River to Wells Creek and the point of beginning.
Lincoln Peak 4-4: Beginning at the confluence of Glacier Creek and the North Fork Nooksack River; then up Glacier Creek to the confluence with Grouse Creek; then up Grouse Creek to the confluence with Kulshan Creek; then up Kulshan Creek to headwaters; then SE between Coleman and Roosevelt glaciers to the summit of Mount Baker; then SW on Easton Glacier to Baker Pass; then W on the Bell Pass Trail (USFS Trail 603.3) to the intersection with Ridley Creek Trail (Trail No. 696); then W on Ridley Creek Trail to Ridley Creek; then down Ridley Creek to the Middle Fork Nooksack River; then down the Middle Fork Nooksack River to the confluence with Clearwater Creek, then up Clearwater Creek to the confluence with Rocky Creek, then up Rocky Creek to the Washington DNR boundary; then along the National Forest-Washington DNR boundary to Hedrick Creek; then down Hedrick Creek to the North Fork Nooksack River; then up the North Fork Nooksack River to Glacier Creek and the point of beginning.
Avalanche Gorge 4-7: Beginning on Baker Lake Road and Park Creek; then up Park Creek to headwaters and beginning of Park Glacier; then NW and SW on Park Glacier to Mount Baker summit; then N on the Mazama Glacier to Bar Creek, then down Bar Creek to the confluence with Wells Creek; then SE up Wells Creek to its headwaters; then E about 1 mile to an unnamed peak (indicated elevation 5,831 ft, just W of Ptarmigan Ridge Trail (Trail No. 682.1) (See referenced 1:24k USGS quad map - Shuksan Arm)); then NE to the headwaters of the first tributary of Swift Creek encountered; then SE down said unnamed tributary to the confluence with Swift Creek; then down Swift Creek to the Baker Lake Road (USFS Road 394); then SW along the Baker Lake Road to Park Creek and point of beginning. (Refer to 1:24k USGS quad map - Shuksan Arm).
Boulder River North 4-8a: That area within the Boulder River Wilderness of the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, beginning at the Boulder River trailhead on USFS Rd 2010 (to Boulder Falls), then E along the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary to Squire Creek, then southward along the Squire Creek to Squire Creek Pass, then SW up Squire Creek Pass to the headwaters of Copper Creek, then SE down Copper Creek to the unnamed tributary to Copper Creek which heads W up to Windy Pass, then W up said tributary to its headwaters in Windy Pass, then W across Windy Pass to the headwaters of Windy Creek, then W down Windy Creek to the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary, then N along the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary to the Boulder River trailhead on USFS Rd 2010 and the point of the beginning.
Goat Rocks West 5-4: Beginning at US Hwy 12 at the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); S on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail to Lewis County line at Cispus Pass; S and W on the Lewis County line to Johnson Creek Rd (US Forest Service Rd 21); N on Johnson Creek Rd to US Hwy 12; E on US Hwy 12 to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the point of the beginning.
Goat Rocks East 5-5: GMU 364
Mt. Margaret Backcountry 5-6: Beginning at the junction of USFS 99 Rd and USFS 26 Rd; S on USFS 99 Rd to junction of USFS 99 Rd and USFS Trail 227 at Independence Pass trailhead; N on USFS Trail 227 to junction of USFS Trail 227 and USFS Trail 1; W on USFS Trail 1 to junction of USFS Trail 1 and USFS Trail 230; NW on USFS Trail 230 to junction of USFS Trail 230 and USFS Trail 211; NE to Minnie Peak; W to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; N along the USFS property boundary to the Green River; E up the Green River to USFS Rd 2612; E on USFS 2612 to the junction of USFS Rd 2612 and USFS Rd 26; S on USFS Rd 26 to the junction of USFS Rd 26 and USFS Rd 99 and point of beginning.
Mt. St. Helens South 5-7: Beginning at the junction of USFS Trail 234 and USFS Rd 83; W on USFS Rd 83 to the junction of USFS Rd 83 and USFS Rd 81; NW on USFS Rd 81 to the junction of USFS Rd 81 and USFS Rd 8123; N on USFS Rd 8123 to USFS Trail 238 at Blue Lake; N on USFS Trail 238 to USFS Trail 216; N on USFS Trail 216 to the South Fork Toutle River; Up the South Fork Toutle River to Mt. St. Helens crater's edge; E along Mt. St. Helens crater to Ape Canyon Creek; Down Ape Canyon Creek to USFS Trail 216; E on USFS Trail 216 to USFS Trail 234; SE on USFS Trail 234 to USFS Rd 83 and point of beginning.
East Olympic Mountains 6-1: GMUs 621, 636, and 638.
OTS-4314.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 22-15-096, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22)
WAC 220-416-060((2022-2023))2023-2024 Migratory gamebird seasons and regulations.
All migratory waterfowl, coot, snipe, mourning dove and band-tailed pigeon are closed to harvest unless season dates are specified in this section. Hunters must comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described in this section. Failure to do so constitutes a violation of RCW 77.15.245, 77.15.400, or 77.15.430, depending on the species hunted and the circumstances of the violation.
DUCKS
Statewide: Oct. ((15-23, 2022))14-22, 2023, and Oct. ((26, 2022 - Jan. 29, 2023))25, 2023 - Jan. 28, 2024; except scaup season closed Oct. ((15 - Nov. 4, 2022))14 - Nov. 3, 2023.
Special youth hunting days open only to hunters 15 years of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting): Sept. ((24, 2022))23, 2023, and Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024, in Western Washington (West Zone); ((Oct. 1, 2022))Sept. 30, 2023, and Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024, in Eastern Washington (East Zone).
Special veterans and active military personnel hunting day open only to hunters as defined in Section 3 of 16 U.S. Code Sec. 704 as amended by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. Active duty military includes members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for training). Veterans must have served in the active military, naval, or air service, and discharged or released under Honorable conditions: Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024, in Western Washington (West Zone) and Eastern Washington (East Zone). Hunters must have one of the following, or a copy of, during the hunt: DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military I.D., or Active Duty I.D. card.
Daily Bag Limit: 7 ducks, to include not more than 2 hen mallard, 1 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, and 2 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 2 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, and 2 goldeneye in Western Washington.
Possession Limit for Regular Season: 21 ducks, to include not more than 6 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 6 scaup, 6 canvasback, and 6 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 6 scoter, 6 long-tailed duck, and 6 goldeneye in Western Washington.
Possession Limit for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel Hunting Days: Same as Daily Bag Limit.
Harlequin Duck: Season closed statewide.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SEA DUCKS
Hunters must possess a special ((2022-2023))2023-2024 hunting authorization and harvest record card for sea ducks when hunting scoter, long-tailed duck, and goldeneye in Western Washington. A hunter who has not previously possessed a sea duck harvest report card must submit an application form to Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW). Immediately after taking a sea duck into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required within the designated spaces provided on the harvest record card.
COOT (Mudhen)
Same areas and dates (including youth, veterans and active military personnel hunting days) as the duck season.
Daily Bag Limit: 25 coots.
Possession Limit: 75 coots.
Possession Limit for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel Hunting Days: Dame as Daily Bag Limit.
SNIPE
Same areas and dates (except youth, veterans and active military personnel hunting days) as the duck season.
Daily Bag Limit: 8 snipe.
Possession Limit: 24 snipe.
GEESE (except Brant)
Special youth hunting days open only to hunters 15 years of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting): Sept. ((24, 2022))23, 2023, and Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024, in Western Washington (West Zone); ((Oct. 1, 2022))Sept. 30, 2023, and Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024, in Eastern Washington (East Zone).
Special veterans and active military personnel hunting day open only to hunters as defined in Section 3 of 16 U.S. Code Sec. 704 as amended by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. Active duty military includes members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for training). Veterans must have served in the active military, naval, or air service, and discharged or released under Honorable conditions: Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024, in Western Washington (West Zone) and Eastern Washington (East Zone). Hunters must have one of the following, or a copy of, during the hunt: DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military I.D., or Active Duty I.D. card.
Daily Bag Limit for September dates: 4 Canada geese and 10 white-fronted geese.
Daily Bag Limit for February date: 4 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 10 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue phase), except in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland where the bag limit for Canada geese is reduced to 3 and dusky Canada geese remain closed to harvest.
Possession Limit for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel Hunting Days: Same as Daily Bag Limit.
Western Washington Goose Seasons
Goose Management Area 1: Skagit and Whatcom counties, and that portion of Snohomish County west of Interstate 5.
September Canada Goose Season
Sept. ((3-8, 2022))2-7, 2023.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.
Regular Season
Oct. ((15 - Nov. 27, and Dec. 10, 2022 - Jan. 29, 2023))14 – Nov. 26, and Dec. 9, 2023 – Jan. 28, 2024, for Canada and white-fronted geese (except brant).
Oct. ((15 - Nov. 27, and Dec. 10, 2022 - Jan. 29, 2023))14 – Nov. 26, and Dec. 9, 2023 – Jan. 28, 2024, and Feb. ((11-21, 2023))10-20, 2024, for snow, Ross', and blue geese (collectively referred to as white geese). During Feb. ((11-21, 2023))10-20, 2024, in Skagit, Whatcom and Snohomish counties, specified WDFW lands including Fir Island Farm Game Reserve, Island Unit, Johnson DeBay's Slough Swan Reserve and Hunt Unit, Leque Island Unit, Samish Unit, Samish River Unit, South Padilla Bay Unit, and Skagit Headquarters Unit of the Skagit Wildlife Area, and all units of the Whatcom Wildlife Area are closed to goose hunting in Goose Management Area 1.
Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 10 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue phase). During Feb. ((11-21, 2023))10-20, 2024: 20 white geese.
Possession Limit: 12 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 30 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue phase). During Feb. ((11-21, 2023))10-20, 2024: 60 white geese.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SNOW GEESE
Hunters must possess a special ((2022-2023))2023-2024 migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for snow geese when hunting snow, Ross', and blue geese in Goose Management Area 1. A hunter who has not previously possessed a snow goose harvest report card must submit an application form to Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW). Immediately after taking a snow, Ross', or blue goose into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required within the designated spaces provided on the harvest record card.
SKAGIT COUNTY AND WHATCOM COUNTY SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS
It is unlawful to discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunting waterfowl within 100 feet of any paved public road on Fir Island in Skagit County or to discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunting snow geese within 100 feet of any paved public road in other areas of Skagit County or Whatcom County.
While hunting snow geese, if a hunter is convicted of (a) trespass; (b) shooting from, across, or along the maintained part of any public highway; (c) discharging a firearm for the purpose of hunting waterfowl within 100 feet of any paved public road on Fir Island in Skagit County or discharging a firearm within 100 feet of any paved public road for the purpose of hunting snow geese in other areas of Skagit County or Whatcom County; or (d) exceeding the daily bag limit for geese, authorization will be invalidated for the remainder of the current snow goose season and an authorization will not be issued for the subsequent snow goose season.
Goose Management Area 2 - Coast: Pacific County and the portion of Grays Harbor County west of highway 101.
September Canada Goose Season
Sept. ((3-11, 2022))2-10, 2023.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese, except 15 Canada geese in Pacific County.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese, except 45 Canada geese in Pacific County.
Regular Season
Open in all areas from 30 minutes after the start of official hunting hours to 30 minutes before the end of official hunting hours, 7 days per week during Oct. ((15-30, 2022))14-29, 2023; Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Nov. ((2 - Dec. 4, 2022, and Dec. 21, 2022 - Jan. 22, 2023, and Feb. 11-22, 2023))1 – Dec. 3, 2023, and Dec. 20, 2023 – Jan. 21, 2024, and Feb. 10-21, 2024. During Feb. ((11-22, 2023))10-21, 2024, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) and WDFW Wildlife Areas are closed to goose hunting in Goose Management Area 2 - Coast.
Bag Limits for Goose Management Area 2 - Coast:
Daily Bag Limit: 3 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 10 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 9 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 30 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Dusky Canada geese: SEASON CLOSED.
Goose Management Area 2 - Inland: Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum counties and the portion of Grays Harbor County east of highway 101.
September Canada Goose Season
Sept. ((3-11, 2022))2-10, 2023.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.
Regular Season
Open in all areas except Ridgefield NWR from 30 minutes after the start of official hunting hours to 30 minutes before the end of official hunting hours, 7 days per week during Oct. ((15-30, 2022))14-29, 2023; Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Nov. ((23, 2022 - Jan. 15, 2023, and Feb. 11 - Mar. 8, 2023))22, 2023 – Jan. 14, 2024, and Feb. 10 – Mar. 6, 2024. During Feb. ((11 - Mar. 8, 2023))10 – Mar. 6, 2024, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) and WDFW Wildlife Areas are closed to goose hunting in Goose Management Area 2 - Inland. Ridgefield NWR open from 30 minutes after the start of official hunting hours to 30 minutes before the end of official hunting hours, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only, Oct. ((15-30, 2022, and Nov. 23, 2022 - Jan. 14, 2023))14-29, 2023, and Nov. 22, 2023 – Jan. 13, 2024.
Bag Limits for Goose Management Area 2 - Inland:
Daily Bag Limit: 3 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 10 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 9 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 30 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Dusky Canada geese: SEASON CLOSED.
Special Provisions for Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland Regular Season only:
A dusky Canada goose is defined as a dark-breasted (as shown in the Munsell color chart 10 YR, 5 or less) Canada goose with a culmen (bill) length of 40-50 mm.
Hunters must possess a valid special ((2022-2023))2023-2024 migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for geese when hunting all goose species in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland. New hunters and those who did not maintain a valid ((2021-2022))2022-2023 authorization must review goose identification training materials and score a minimum of 80% on a goose identification test to receive authorization. Hunters who fail a test must wait 28 days before retesting, and will not be issued a reciprocal authorization until that time. Immediately after taking a goose into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required within the designated spaces provided on the harvest record card.
It is unlawful for hunters in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland to fail to comply with the directions of authorized department personnel related to the collection of goose subspecies information pursuant to RCW 77.12.071. A person who prevents department personnel from collecting samples of tissue or other bodily parts is subject to prosecution under RCW 77.15.360 Unlawful interfering in department operations—Penalty. If a hunter takes a dusky Canada goose or does not comply with requirements listed above regarding WDFW collection of subspecies information, authorization will be invalidated by the department and the hunter will not be able to hunt geese in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland for the remainder of the season. It is unlawful to fail to comply with all provisions listed above for Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland. Taking one dusky Canada goose is punishable as an infraction under RCW 77.15.160 (5)(b). Other violations of Area 2 goose hunting rules are punishable as an infraction under RCW 77.15.160 (2)(e) or as a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.400 unlawful hunting of wild birds, depending on the circumstances of the violation.
Goose Management Area 3
Includes all parts of Western Washington not included in Goose Management Areas 1 and 2.
September Canada Goose Season
Sept. ((3-8, 2022))2-7, 2023.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.
Regular Season
Oct. ((15-27, 2022, and Nov. 5, 2022 - Jan. 29, 2023))14-26, 2023, and Nov. 4, 2023 – Jan. 28, 2024.
Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 10 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 12 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 30 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Eastern Washington Goose Seasons
September Canada Goose Season (Eastern Washington)
Sept. ((3-4, 2022))2-3, 2023.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 10 Canada geese.
Goose Management Area 4
Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane, and Walla Walla counties.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only during Oct. ((15, 2022 - Jan. 22, 2023))14, 2023 – Jan. 21, 2024; additionally, to accommodate opportunity during recognized holiday periods, the ((2022-2023))2023-2024 season will include: Nov. ((11, 24, and 25, 2022; Dec. 26, 27, 29, and 30, 2022, and Jan. 16, 2023))10, 23, and 24, 2023; Dec. 25, 26, 28, and 29, 2023, and Jan. 1 and 15, 2024; and every day Jan. ((23-29, 2023))22-28, 2024, for Canada geese and white-fronted geese.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only during ((Nov. 5, 2022 - Jan. 22, 2023))Oct. 14-22, 2023, and Nov. 10, 2023 – Jan. 21, 2024; additionally, to accommodate opportunity during recognized holiday periods, the 2022-2023 season will include: Nov. ((11, 24, and 25, 2022; Dec. 26, 27, 29, and 30, 2022, and Jan. 16, 2023))10, 23, and 24, 2023; Dec. 25, 26, 28, and 29, 2023, and Jan. 1 and 15, 2024; and every day Jan. ((23-29, 2023))22-28, 2024, and Feb. ((11 - Mar. 1, 2023))17 – Mar. 3, 2024, for snow, Ross', and blue phase geese (collectively referred to as white geese).
Goose Management Area 5
Includes all parts of Eastern Washington not included in Goose Management Area 4.
Oct. ((15-31, 2022))14-30, 2023, and every day from Nov. ((5, 2022 - Jan. 29, 2023))4, 2022 – Jan. 28, 2024.
Bag Limits for all Eastern Washington Goose Management Areas during regular seasons:
Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada geese, 10 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue). During Feb. ((11 - Mar. 1, 2023))17 – Mar. 3, 2024, in GMA4: 20 white geese.
Possession Limit: 12 Canada geese, 30 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue). During Feb. ((11 - Mar. 1, 2023))17 – Mar. 3, 2024, in GMA4: 60 white geese.
BRANT
Will remain closed in Skagit County, including during the youth, veteran, and active military date, and may only open under the following conditions on specified dates.
If the ((2022-2023))2023-2024 brant population in Skagit County is below 3,000 (as determined by aerial survey), the brant season in Skagit County will remain closed.
If the ((2022-2023))2023-2024 brant population in Skagit County is 3,000-6,000 (as determined by aerial survey), the brant season in Skagit County will be open on the following dates: Jan. ((21, 25, and 28, 2023))20, 24, and 27, 2024, and during the Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024, youth, veterans, and active military date.
If the 2022-2023 brant population in Skagit County is greater than 6,000 (as determined by aerial survey), the brant season in Skagit County will be open on the following dates: Jan. ((14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, and 29, 2023))13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, and 28, 2024, and during the Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024, youth, veterans, and active military date.
Open in Clallam and Whatcom counties only on the following dates: Jan. ((21, 25, and 28, 2023))20, 24, and 27, 2024.
Open in Pacific County only on the following dates: Jan. ((7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, and 29, 2023))6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, and 28, 2024, but may be adjusted pending the most recent 3-year running average results of the Pacific flyway winter brant survey.
Special youth, open to hunters 15 years of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting), veterans and active military personnel hunting day, open to hunters as defined in Section 3 of 16 U.S. Code Sec. 704 as amended by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. Active duty military includes members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for training). Veterans must have served in the active military, naval, or air service, and discharged or released under Honorable conditions: Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024. Hunters must have one of the following, or a copy of, during the hunt: DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military I.D., or Active Duty I.D. card.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT BRANT
Hunters must possess a special ((2022-2023))2023-2024 migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for brant when hunting brant. A hunter who has not previously possessed a brant harvest report card must submit an application form to Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW). Immediately after taking a brant into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required within the designated spaces provided on the harvest record card.
Bag Limits for Clallam, Skagit, Pacific and Whatcom counties:
Daily Bag Limit: 2 brant.
Possession Limit: 6 brant.
Special youth, veterans and active military personnel hunting day.
Daily Bag and Possession Limit: 2 brant.
SWANS
Season closed statewide.
MOURNING DOVE
Sept. 1 - Oct. 30, ((2022))2023, statewide.
Daily Bag Limit: 15 mourning doves.
Possession Limit: 45 mourning doves.
BAND-TAILED PIGEON
Sept. ((17-25, 2022))16-24, 2023, statewide.
Daily Bag Limit: 2 band-tailed pigeons.
Possession Limit: 6 band-tailed pigeons.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT BAND-TAILED PIGEONS
Hunters must possess a special ((2022-2023))2023-2024 migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for band-tailed pigeons when hunting band-tailed pigeons. A hunter who has not previously possessed a band-tailed pigeon harvest report card must submit an application form to Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW). Immediately after taking a band-tailed pigeon into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required within the designated spaces provided on the harvest record card.
FALCONRY SEASONS
DUCKS, COOTS, SNIPE, GEESE, AND MOURNING DOVES (EXCEPT BRANT)(Falconry)
Same season dates for each species in each area as listed above.
Daily Bag Limit: 3, straight or mixed bag, including ducks, coots, snipe, geese, and mourning doves during established seasons.
Possession Limit: 3 times the daily bag limit.
DUCKS, COOTS, CANADA GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, WHITE GEESE AND BRANT
(Extended Falconry)
Sept. ((24, 2022))23, 2023, and Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024, in Western Washington (West Zone).
((Oct. 1, 2022))Sept. 30, 2023, and Feb. ((4, 2023))3, 2024, in Eastern Washington (East Zone).
Daily Bag Limit: 3, straight or mixed bag, including allowable species specified under youth, veterans and active military personnel dates.
Possession Limit: Same as the Daily Bag Limit.
MOURNING DOVE(Extended Falconry)
Oct. 31 - Dec. 16, ((2022))2023.
Daily Bag Limit: 3, straight or mixed bag, including ducks, coots, snipe, and geese during established seasons.
Possession Limit: 3 times the daily bag limit.
HIP REQUIREMENTS:
All hunters of migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon) age 16 and over are required to complete a harvest information program (HIP) survey at a license dealer and possess a Washington migratory bird 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 Washington migratory bird permit (free for youth) as evidence of compliance with this requirement when hunting migratory game birds.