WSR 25-04-096
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 24-16E—Filed February 4, 2025, 8:15 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 24-21-094 on October 17, 2024.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 220-412-070 Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special incentive permits, 220-412-090 Multi-season deer and elk tags, 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas, 220-415-010 Deer area descriptions, 220-415-030 2024 Deer special permits, 220-415-050 2024-2026 Elk general seasons and definitions, 220-415-060 2024 Elk special permits, 220-415-070 2024 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas, 220-415-120 2024 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas, 220-415-130 2024 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas, and 220-416-060 2024-2025 Migratory gamebirds seasons and regulations.
Hearing Location(s): On March 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86900536028. Register to testify at the public hearing by signing up through the linked survey [contact agency for link] or contact Heather Bonagofski at 360-902-2512.
Date of Intended Adoption: On or after March 24, 2025.
Submit Written Comments to: Wildlife Program, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504, email 2025seasonsettingcr102@publicinput.com, fax 360-902-2162, https://publicinput.com/2025seasonsettingcr102, phone 855-925-2801, project code 7549, beginning February 5, 2025, by March 20, 2025.
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, CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov, by March 20, 2025.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: WAC 220-412-070 Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special incentive permits: The rule changes proposed for this WAC are to remove any spring bear hunting dates from the auction permits, and to correct the fall dates for bear hunting under these permits to the general season dates of August 1 - November 15.
WAC 220-412-090 Multi-season deer and elk tags: The purpose of this proposal, if adopted, is to create a pool of 60 deer and 30 elk multi-season tags for issuance to members of federally recognized tribes that have an agreement with the department of fish and wildlife (department) to sell licenses. The anticipated effect of this proposal is an availability of deer and elk multi-season tags for tribal hunter use per department agreements.
WAC 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas: The purpose of this proposal, if adopted, is to:
(a) Clarify the area boundary of the "Parker Lake" restricted hunting area by specifying that "All United States Forest Service lands south of Ruby Creek Road (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Road (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines are designated as "CLOSED AREA" […]". The underlined text above is the specific proposed change in the WAC.
(b) Specify that the Parker Lake restricted hunting area is "designated as "CLOSED AREA" to hunting wild animals and wild birds year-round except for special hunts adopted by the fish and wildlife commission and those hunters with a valid Hunting Reservation Permit." The underlined text above is the specific proposed change in the WAC.
This proposal is associated with proposed changes to WAC 220-415-010 Deer area descriptions. The anticipated effect of this proposed change is a clarification of the restricted hunting area boundary, increased hunter access by enrolling the area in the department "hunt by reservation" system, and consistency in this rule with other associated rules affecting the Parker Lake area hunting regulations.
WAC 220-415-010 Deer area descriptions: The purpose of this proposal, if adopted, is to:
(a) Modify deer area 1031 (Parker Lake) to clarify that the area boundary is "United States National Forest land within GMU 117 south of Ruby Creek Rd (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Rd (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines." (The underlined text is the proposed change [none supplied by agency].)
(b) Modify the area's hunting restrictions to place it in the "Hunt by Reservation" program. If adopted, the area would be open to archery, muzzleloader, and shotgun for all species except bear with 10 hunters allowed per week during spring turkey [season] (April 7 - May 31) and from September 1 - November 19.
This proposal is associated with proposed changes to WAC 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas. The anticipated effect of these changes is a clearer area boundary and expanded hunter access through the hunt by reservation system in this deer area.
WAC 220-415-030 2024 Deer special permits: The primary purpose of this proposal, if adopted, is to retain and/or adjust deer special permit opportunity in 2025 in accordance with the department's mandate to provide recreational hunting opportunity and preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage wildlife populations, RCW
77.04.012. Other proposed changes include:
(a) Amend the WAC description from "2024" to "2025." This is a clerical change, and the department does not anticipate any effects apart from providing hunting opportunity in 2025.
(b) Date adjustments of most special permits. The department anticipates these changes, if approved, will ensure clarity and consistency in hunt timing, which are typically the same as corresponding general seasons or a function of general season timing (e.g., providing a special hunt between general season dates).
(c) Adjustment of some special permit quotas in quality, buck, antlerless, youth, senior 65+, and hunters with disabilities. The department anticipates these changes, if approved, will provide special permit opportunity to hunters in accordance with population status (at, above, or below objective), abundance, and/or in proportion to overall hunter participation by method (i.e., permit allocation among hunting method).
(d) Adding Lincoln, Winston, Mossyrock hunts to the antlerless category. These hunts were erroneously removed from the deer special hunt table. The department anticipates that these changes, if approved, will provide the intended special permit opportunity in the GMUs associated with these hunts.
(e) Remove the "Parker Lake" archery special hunts in the buck category in association with changes to WAC 220-415-010 and 220-413-180, which expand hunter access in this area. If approved, the department anticipates that this change will decrease special hunt permit availability in this category, but this change is offset by expanded access to more of the general hunting public.
WAC 220-415-050 2024-2026 Elk general seasons and definitions: The purpose of this proposal, if adopted, is to:
(a) Add GMU 334 to the eastern Washington modern firearm master hunters only general season and to extend the season from only August 1-31, 2025, to August 1-31, 2025 and January 1-31, 2026. Apply the same dates for the 2026 license year season: Change the dates from only August 1-31, 2026, to August 1-31, 2026 and January 1-31, 2027. The anticipated effect of this change is an increased master hunter opportunity in GMU 334 and 371 (GMU 371 was already open).
(b) Change the legal elk for GMU 121 during the late archery general season from "Any bull" to "Any elk." The anticipated effect of this change is expanded hunter harvest opportunity during the late archery season in this GMU.
(c) Change the legal elk for GMU 407 during modern firearm, early and late archery, and early and late muzzleloader general seasons from "Any elk" to "3 pt. min."
WAC 220-415-060 2024 Elk special permits: The primary purpose of this proposal, if adopted, is to retain and/or adjust elk special permit opportunity in 2025 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 proposed changes include:
(a) Amend the WAC description from "2024" to "2025." This is a clerical change, and the department does not anticipate any effects apart from providing hunting opportunity in 2025.
(b) Date adjustments of most special permits. The department anticipates these changes, if approved, will ensure clarity and consistency in hunt timing, which are typically the same as corresponding general seasons or a function of general season timing (e.g., providing a special hunt between general season dates).
(c) Adjustment of some special permit quotas in quality, bull, antlerless, youth, and hunters with disabilities. The department anticipates these changes, if approved, will provide special permit opportunity to hunters in accordance with population status (at, above, or below objective), abundance, and/or in proportion to overall hunter participation by method (i.e., permit allocation among hunting method).
(d) Add GMU 466 to the hunt area for the Region 4 hunter education instructor incentive permit. The anticipated effect of this change is an expanded hunt area for the permittee.
(e) Move Alkali and Nooksak special hunts from the "Quality" to "Bull" category and add White River and Upper Smith Creek muzzleloader hunts to the quality category. The anticipated effect of this change is better matching of hunt category with hunter expectation and better allocation of opportunity among weapon types.
(f) Create an Alkali B (muzzleloader) and Alkali C (modern firearm) hunts in GMU 371 in the antlerless category, and Huckleberry (modern firearm) special hunts in the youth and hunters with disabilities categories. The anticipated effect of these changes is increased special hunt availability in the affected categories.
WAC 220-415-070 2024 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas: The primary purpose of this proposal, if adopted, is to retain and/or adjust moose special permit opportunity in 2025 in accordance with the department's mandate to provide recreational hunting opportunity and preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage wildlife populations, RCW
77.04.012.
Proposed changes include:
(a) Amend the WAC description from "2024" to "2025." This is a clerical change, and the department does not anticipate any effects apart from providing hunting opportunity in 2025.
(b) Eliminate Moose Area 3 (Parker Lake) in association with changes to land access management by the U.S. Forest Service that allows expanded hunter access (i.e., this area is no longer necessary). The anticipated effect is a clarification that the moose area is no longer relevant for moose hunters in the game management unit (GMU 117).
WAC 220-415-120 2024 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas: The primary purpose of this proposal, if adopted, is to retain and/or adjust bighorn sheep special permit opportunity in 2025 in accordance with the department's mandate to provide recreational hunting opportunity and preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage wildlife populations, RCW
77.04.012. Proposed changes include:
(a) Amend the WAC description from "2024" to "2025." This is a clerical change, and the department does not anticipate any effects apart from providing hunting opportunity in 2025.
(b) Reduce the number of permits from two to zero for the Manson special hunt in the "Any Ram" category.
(c) Reduce the number of permits from one to zero for the Mountain View - Black Butte special hunt in the "Any Ram" category.
The anticipated effect of proposals "b" and "c" is a reduction of three total special permits available in the any ram category and a reduction in harvest in the affected hunt units.
WAC 220-415-130 2024 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas: The primary purpose of this proposal, if adopted, is to retain and/or adjust mountain goat special permit opportunity in 2025 in accordance with the department's mandate to provide recreational hunting opportunity and preserve, protect, perpetuate, and manage wildlife populations, RCW
77.04.012.
Proposed changes include:
(a) Amend the WAC description from "2024" to "2025." This is a clerical change, and the department does not anticipate any effects apart from providing hunting opportunity in 2025.
(b) Reduce the number of permits to zero for each of the following special hunts: Bumping River, Chowder Ridge, Lincoln Peak, and Avalanche Gorge. The anticipated effect is seven fewer permits available in the mountain goat category and a reduction of mountain goat harvest in the affected hunt areas.
WAC 220-416-060 2024-2025 Migratory gamebirds seasons and regulations: Migratory game bird seasons and regulations are developed based on cooperative management programs among states of the Pacific Flyway and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, considering population status and other biological parameters. The proposed rule revisions would modify Washington state's migratory game bird seasons and regulations to continue to provide recreational opportunity, control waterfowl damage, and conserve the migratory game bird resources of Washington, consistent with federal frameworks.
The proposed changes, if adopted, will:
(a) Adjust season dates relative to 2025-2026 calendar dates.
(b) Increase the daily bag limit for northern pintail from one pintail to three pintail and adjust the respective possession limit, per updated National Harvest Strategy.
(c) Increase the daily bag limit for scoter from two scoter to three scoter and adjust the respective possession limit in western Washington, per department sea duck harvest strategy.
(d) Increase the daily bag limit for goldeneye from two goldeneye to three goldeneye and adjust the respective possession limit in western Washington, per department sea duck harvest strategy.
(e) Increase the number of harlequin duck limited-user entry permits from 38 to 52 permits.
(f) In Goose Management Areas 2-Coast and 2-Inland, reduce the daily bag limit for Canada goose (including cackling goose) from three geese to two geese and adjust the respective possession limit during the regular season dates and youth, veteran, and active military personnel hunting day.
(g) In Goose Management Area 2-Coast and 2-Inland, no regular season dates may be offered for Canada goose (including cackling goose) after February 15, per federal framework.
(h) In Goose Management Area 2-Coast and 2-Inland, reduce the season length for Canada goose (including cackling goose) from 107 days to 74 days.
(i) In Goose Management Areas 1, 3, 4, and 5, reduce the daily bag limit for Canada goose (including cackling goose) from four geese to three geese and adjust respective possession limit during the regular season dates and youth, veteran, and active military personnel hunting day.
(j) In Goose Management Area 1, reduce the daily bag limit for white goose from 10 white geese to six white geese and adjust the respective possession limit.
(k) In Goose Management Area 1, during February 7-15, 2026, reduce the daily bag limit for white goose from 20 white geese to 10 white geese and adjust the respective possession limit.
(l) In Goose Management Area 4, shift days for white goose regular season from late February to late October, to allow harvest opportunity when white geese are present across a broader distribution of Goose Management Area 4.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: WAC 220-412-070 Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special incentive permits: The reasons for this rule change, if adopted, will make sure that our auction, raffle, and special incentive permits are aligned with the fish and wildlife commission's motion to not allow recreational spring bear harvest. It also aligns the fall bear season dates with our current general season regulations for consistent black bear management.
WAC 220-412-090 Multi-season deer and elk tags: This proposal is associated with agreements made between the department and federally recognized tribes to provide recreational opportunity to their respective tribal members. Participating tribes purchase and issue a predetermined number of multi-season deer and elk tags for their respective tribal members. Recipients of these multi-season tags must be licensed by the department.
WAC 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas: Currently, the Parker Lake area has very limited hunter access due to restrictions needed to accommodate U.S. Air Force training operations. Under this proposal, up to 10 hunters per week (both special permit and general season hunters) would be able to reserve the area under the "Hunt by Reservation" system, providing increased access and improved hunting experience for participating hunters. The area would be open to archery, muzzleloader, and shotgun for all species except bear with 10 hunters allowed per week during spring turkey [season] (April 7 - May 31) and from September 1 - November 19.
WAC 220-415-010 Deer area descriptions: This proposal is associated with proposed changes WAC 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas, and shares the overall rationale of expanding hunter access and opportunity in the area. The proposed changes to WAC 220-415-010 are necessary to ensure consistency among interrelated rules associated with deer area 1031 and use/access restrictions of that area. Specifically, the proposed changes clarify the boundary of the deer area and specify that it is within the department "Hunt by Reservation" system, consistent with related rules on the use of deer area 1031.
WAC 220-415-030 2024 Deer special permits: Changes to deer special permit availability (i.e., permit dates, permit levels) are proposed to balance hunting opportunity among user groups (i.e., hunting methodology) and 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). Changes to Winston, Lincoln, and Mossyrock antlerless special permits are proposed to fix a clerical mistake that erroneously removed these permits from the hunt tables. Changes to the Parker Lake archery buck category permits are proposed in association with changes to WAC 220-413-180 and 220-415-010, which expand access to the greater hunting public and nullify the need for special permits in this category.
WAC 220-415-050 2024-2026 Elk general seasons and definitions: The following bulleted list corresponds to the listed WAC changes in the preceding section. That is, bullet (a) below corresponds to bullet (a) and so on in the above section titled "Purpose of the proposal and its anticipated effects, including any changes in existing rules."
(a) Elk in GMU 334 and 371 fall outside the core herd areas of the Colockum and Yakima populations and are a source of significant agricultural damage in these areas. Elk numbers in these GMUs have increased in recent years and are above management objective. Adding harvest opportunity will help manage the elk population level and mitigate agricultural damage in the area.
(b) Recent hunter harvest information, data from the department predator prey project, and increasing agricultural damage complaints indicate an increase in elk numbers in GMU 121. Providing late archery opportunity will allow general season hunters to assist in mitigating agricultural damage through an anticipated modest increase in antlerless harvest.
(c) Over the past four seasons, surveys and observations by department staff, tribal partners, and recreational hunters suggest the North Cascades elk herd has likely stabilized, and the population is no longer on the upward trajectory documented in prior years. The proposed change will reduce antlerless harvest with the goal of increasing the herd's productivity and promoting stability, while still allowing for general season hunting opportunity.
WAC 220-415-060 2024 Elk special permits: Adjustments to elk special permit dates and levels are proposed to balance hunting opportunity among user groups and with elk 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).
The addition of GMU 466 to the Region 4 hunter education instructor permit is proposed because most of the elk in the current hunt GMUs (454, 460) are found on private property and access to private property is very limited. Much of GMU 466 offers opportunities for elk hunting on public ground and adding GMU 466 to the hunt area, if approved, increases the incentive value of this permit.
Proposed changes to hunt categories for Nooksak and Alkali hunts are intended to better match hunter expectations with the hunt experience (e.g., a quality category hunt should have a higher likelihood of success, etc.) based on harvest information and hunter feedback. The proposed addition of Upper Smith Creek and White River hunts to the Quality category are intended to balance hunting opportunity among weapon types.
The proposed creation of the Alkali B and C and Huckleberry special hunts, if approved, are intended to increase hunter opportunity and commensurate harvest pressure on elk to assist with agricultural damage mitigation efforts in the hunt areas. Corresponding changes are also proposed to elk general seasons (WAC 220-415-050; proposed changes a and b in that section).
WAC 220-415-070 2024 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas: Year change is a clerical change to make the WAC date consistent with the upcoming license year. Elimination of moose Area 3 is proposed because the area is no longer needed due to expanded hunter access in GMU 117 (Parker Lake) and enrollment of the area in the department hunt by reservation system.
WAC 220-415-120 2024 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas: The Manson bighorn sheep population is below objective and there is currently a very low number of mature rams available to harvest as documented in aerial surveys, harvest data (e.g., hunter effort), and hunter feedback from past hunting seasons. Older age class rams are important for population viability and to meet hunter expectations for a once-in-a-lifetime harvest opportunity. Department biologists recommend reducing ram harvest in this population to allow for juvenile rams to mature, at which point harvest opportunity will return via special hunt permits. The Mountain View - Black Butte special hunt permit is cooperatively managed and rotates among the department, Oregon department of fish and wildlife (ODFW), and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The department offered the permit in 2024 and the harvest opportunity is offered by ODFW in 2025.
WAC 220-415-130 2024 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas: The proposed reductions in mountain goat special hunt permits are in response to population declines to levels that can [no] longer support harvest per department game management plan (GMP) harvest guidelines (populations must be greater than 100 individuals, harvest should not exceed four percent of the adult population). Pausing harvest promotes maximum survival of adult mountain goats and eliminates the potential inadvertent harvest of adult female goats, which are the most important drivers of long-term population trajectory. Special permit opportunity will return as mountain goat populations rebuild to higher numbers and meet the GMP guidelines.
WAC 220-416-060 2024-2025 Migratory gamebirds seasons and regulations: Migratory gamebird season frameworks are established through ongoing interagency management programs involving U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (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 mid-continent 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 2024-2025 migratory gamebird seasons. Northern pintail status remained below population objective, however informed by an updated interim Northern Pintail Harvest Strategy adopted by the USFWS in June 2024, with the reported breeding population estimate and updated understanding between pintail populations and harvest rates, the optimal regulatory alternative increases the daily bag limit to three pintail for the 2025-2026 duck season. 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, and maintaining the 86-day season length.
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/PSEMP) conducted by the department. In a reevaluation of the sea duck harvest strategy, five percent or less of the winter index continues to be appropriate for scoters, goldeneye, and long-tailed ducks; however, in March 2024, a limited-user entry application process was developed to provide a limited number of permits for harlequin duck. The current indices (most recent three-year average) are as follows: Scoter index is 75,093, which is above the 67,500 scoter threshold to allow a "moderate" regulatory alternative which would allow for a three scoter daily bag limit to keep harvest rate below five percent; goldeneye index is 50,504, 17 percent above the 1996-2024 long-term average for the species, allowing for goldeneye to increase to a three goldeneye daily bag limit to keep harvest rate below five percent; long-tailed duck index is 5,551, nearly identical to the 1996-2024 long-term average for the species, requiring the two long-tailed duck daily bag limit to be maintained to keep harvest rate below five percent. Harlequin duck winter index is derived from the aerial survey results and the addition of a boat-based composition survey that allows for information on age- and sex-ratios to be considered, as harvest is biased towards adult male harlequin duck. The number of permits, administered through a limited-user entry application process, is derived to keep harlequin duck harvest rate at three percent of the adult males in the population when the winter index is below 4,772 harlequin duck (1996-2018 long-term average), and accounts for wounding loss in determining the available number of permits. Specifically, the most recent harlequin duck index is 4,580 (7.5 percent increase from 2023 index), with a 0.566 proportion of males and 0.885 proportion of adult males. Since the winter index is below the long-term average, a harvest rate of three percent (Goudie et al., 1994) and a wounding loss of 30 percent (Koneff et al., 2017) are both applied resulting in 52 available harlequin duck permits (4,580 winter index * 0.566 prop-male * 0.885 prop-adult * 0.03 harvest rate * 0.76923 wounding loss correction = 52.94; rounded down to the nearest whole number).
Goose Management Areas in Washington state are structured in part by the presence of different goose species and subspecies wintering populations that are most common to be encountered in that region of the state. Recent status updates for the two primary subspecies of Cackling Goose found in the state, "minima" cackling goose and Taverner's cackling goose, indicate sustained declines and high harvest rates (in excess of 10 percent) as indicated by band harvest recoveries. Additionally, recent insights from marked-goose tracking studies more clearly delineate the breeding range of Taverner's, which would exclude geese from the Alaska North Slope breeding survey. This has statewide implication, as both of these cackling goose subspecies are harvested regularly in western and eastern Washington. To reduce the harvest rate on these geese, the Canada goose (including cackling goose) daily bag limit is to be reduced to three geese daily in Goose Management Areas 1, 3, 4, and 5. As directed by Pacific Flyway Management Plan and federal frameworks, Goose Management Area 2-Coast and 2-Inland must be reduced to two geese daily, regular season dates may not be offered after February 15, and season length may not exceed 74 days.
White geese, specifically lesser snow geese from the breeding population on Wrangel Island, Russia, have recorded three consecutive years of low production, indicating a high likelihood of entering a declining phase for the population. Based on recent surveys, Goose Management Area 1 (Skagit-Fraser Valleys) will fall below the Pacific Flyway population objective of 70,000 adult (white) geese and is proposed for a reduction in the daily bag limit structure from 10 to six during dates before January 31, and from 20 to 10 during remaining dates. However, white geese have continued to expand winter distribution in the Columbia Basin (Goose Management Area 4), with the first arrival of fall migrants occurring between mid-October to late-October across a broader region of Goose Management Area 4, with six seasons of experience with season dates into late-February and early-March, the greatest opportunity to maintain harvest rates on this flock is to shift days from late-February and early-March back to late-October to better align resource availability and hunter opportunity across the entirety of this Goose Management Area.
The most recent three-year average from the Winter Brant Survey for Skagit County remains below 3,000 brant (three-year average = 2,760) which requires the Skagit County brant hunt start closed until the January 2026 count is available to inform the number of hunt days available.
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: Mick Cope, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, 360-902-2515; and 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:
Scope of exemption for rule proposal:
Is fully exempt.
February 4, 2025
Scott Bird
Rules Coordinator
OTS-6085.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 21-14-022, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21)
WAC 220-412-070Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special incentive permits.
((AUCTION PERMITS))
(1) BLACK-TAILED DEER AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to black-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon type: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(2) MULE DEER AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon type: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck mule deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(3) WHITE-TAILED DEER AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon type: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck white-tailed deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(4) THREE-DEER AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, and one additional any buck white-tailed deer; total harvest not to exceed three animals.
(b) Hunt Area: For black-tailed deer, those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For mule deer, those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For white-tailed deer, those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(5) WESTSIDE ELK AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMU 485, those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon type: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(6) EASTSIDE ELK AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon type: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(7) CALIFORNIA BIGHORN SHEEP AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: The director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's website no later than January 1.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One California bighorn ram.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(8) MOOSE AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Any open moose unit, and hunt areas identified by the department before December 1 for the following year, and posted on the department's website no later than January 1.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One bull moose.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(9) MOUNTAIN GOAT AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: The director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's website no later than January 1.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One mountain goat of either sex.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
RAFFLE PERMITS
(10) BLACK-TAILED DEER RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(11) MULE DEER RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck mule deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(12) WHITE-TAILED DEER RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck white-tailed deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(13) WESTSIDE ELK RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMU 485, those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not open to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(14) EASTSIDE ELK RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(15) CALIFORNIA BIGHORN SHEEP RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: The director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's website no later than January 1 except that sheep units in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, or Pend Oreille counties are not open.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One California bighorn ram.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(16) MOOSE RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 101 through 130, 204.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One bull moose.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 2
(17) MOUNTAIN GOAT RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: The director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's website no later than January 1.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One mountain goat of either sex.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(18) TURKEY RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: April 1 - May 31 and September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Statewide.
(c) Weapon: Archery or shotgun only.
(d) Bag limit: Three additional wild turkeys, but not to exceed more than one turkey in Western Washington or two turkeys in Eastern Washington.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(19) ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: One Rocky Mountain bighorn ram.
(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 113, 172, 186, 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).
(c) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(20) THREE-DEER RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, and one additional any buck white-tailed deer; total harvest not to exceed three animals.
(b) Hunt Area: For black-tailed deer, those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For mule deer, those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For white-tailed deer, those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(21) NORTHEAST WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: Permit hunter may harvest three of six possible species. Species that may be harvested under this permit include: One additional any buck white-tailed deer, one additional any bull elk, one any bull moose, one additional any legal cougar, one additional any legal black bear, and one additional any legal turkey (gobbler or turkey with visible beard ONLY); total harvest not to exceed three animals.
(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 101-124.
(c) Season dates:
(i) September 1 - December 31 for white-tailed deer, elk, and moose.
(ii) ((April 15 - May 31 and September 1 - December 31))August 1 - November 15 for black bear.
(iii) September 1 - March 31 for cougar.
(iv) April 15 - May 31 for turkey.
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon EXCEPT archery and shotgun only for turkey.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(22) SOUTH-CENTRAL WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk, one additional any buck deer, and one California bighorn sheep ram; total harvest not to exceed three animals.
(b) Hunt Area: For elk, any 300 or 500 series GMU EXCEPT those GMUs closed to elk hunting and those GMUs not open to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For deer, any 300 or 500 series GMU EXCEPT those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For California bighorn sheep, the director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's website no later than January 1.
(c) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(23) SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: Permit hunter may harvest four of five possible species. Species that may be harvested under this permit include: One additional any buck white-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, one additional any bull elk, one additional any legal cougar, and one additional any legal black bear; total harvest not to exceed four animals.
(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 139-154 and 162-186.
(c) Season dates:
(i) September 1 - December 31 for white-tailed deer, mule deer, and elk. ((April 15 - June 15 and September 1 - December 31))
(ii) August 1 - November 15 for black bear.
(iii) September 1 - March 31 for cougar.
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(24) NORTH-CENTRAL WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: Permit hunter may harvest three of five possible species. Species that may be harvested under this permit include: One additional any buck white-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, one any ram California bighorn sheep, one additional any legal cougar, and one additional any legal black bear; total harvest not to exceed three animals.
(b) Hunt Area: For white-tailed deer, mule deer, cougar, and black bear, any 200 series GMU EXCEPT those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For California bighorn sheep, the director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's website no later than January 1.
(c) Season dates:
(i) September 1 - December 31 for white-tailed deer, mule deer, and California bighorn sheep.
(ii) ((April 15 - May 15 and September 1 - December 31))August 1 - November 15 for black bear.
(iii) September 1 - March 31 for cougar.
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
SPECIAL INCENTIVE PERMITS
(25) WESTERN WASHINGTON ELK INCENTIVE PERMITS
(a) Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMUs 418, 485, 522, and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(b) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons.
(d) Bag limit: One additional elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 2
(26) EASTERN WASHINGTON ELK INCENTIVE PERMITS
(a) Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(b) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons.
(d) Bag limit: One additional elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 2
(27) DEER INCENTIVE PERMITS
(a) Hunt Area: Statewide, for use in any area open to general or permit hunting seasons EXCEPT GMUs 157, 418, 485, 522, and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(b) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons and any legal weapon at other times if there are no firearm restrictions.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 5
PERMIT ISSUANCE PROCEDURE
(28) Auction permits: The director will select a conservation organization(s) to conduct annual auction(s). Selection of the conservation organizations will be based on criteria adopted by the Washington department of fish and wildlife. Big game and wild turkey auctions shall be conducted consistent with WAC 220-412-060.
(29) Raffle permits: Raffle permits will be issued to individuals selected through a Washington department of fish and wildlife drawing or the director may select a conservation organization(s) to conduct annual raffles. Selection of a conservation organization will be based on criteria adopted by the Washington department of fish and wildlife. Big game and wild turkey raffles shall be conducted consistent with WAC 220-412-040.
(30) Special incentive permits: Hunters will be entered into a drawing for special deer and elk incentive permits for prompt reporting of hunting activity in compliance with WAC 220-413-100.
(31) For permit hunts where the permittee may harvest multiple species, the permittee must select the species he/she wants to hunt within fourteen days of notification of being selected.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
(32) Permittees shall contact the appropriate regional office of the department of fish and wildlife when entering the designated hunt area or entering the region to hunt outside the general season.
(33) The permittee may be accompanied by others; however, only the permittee is allowed to carry a legal weapon or harvest an animal.
(34) Any attempt by members of the permittee's party to herd or drive wildlife is prohibited.
(35) If requested by the department, the permittee is required to direct department officials to the site of the kill.
(36) The permit is valid during the hunting season dates for the year issued.
(37) The permittee will present the head and carcass of the bighorn sheep killed to any department office within ten days of date of kill.
(38) The permittee must abide by all local, state, and federal regulations including firearm restriction areas and area closures.
(39) Hunters awarded the special incentive permit will be required to send the appropriate license fee to the department of fish and wildlife headquarters in Olympia. The department will issue the license and transport tag and send it to the special incentive permit winner.
RDS-6111.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 23-23-161, filed 11/21/23, effective 12/22/23)
WAC 220-412-090Multi-season deer and elk tags.
Multi-season deer and elk tags allow hunters who draw and purchase those tags to hunt during more than one general season.
The department will conduct an annual drawing for multi-season tags.
(1) Multi-season deer and elk tags:
(a) To apply for multi-season deer and elk tags, applicants must purchase a multi-season application for deer and/or elk.
(b) The department will not refund or exchange applications for multi-season deer and elk after they submit the application.
(c) An applicant may purchase only one application for a multi-season tag for each species.
(d) Applicants will be randomly drawn by computer selection.
(e) Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
(f) Multi-season deer and elk drawings will be held in April.
(2) Multi-season tags:
(a) Hunters who are drawn will be required to purchase their multi-season tag by July 31.
(b) Multi-season tags are not transferable.
(c) Multi-season tags not purchased by successful applicants prior to August 1 may be made available for purchase to nonsuccessful applicants at the discretion of the department.
(3) Multi-season tag holders are required to follow all rules and restrictions, including bag limits, for general season hunters, for the species, within the game management unit or area hunted.
Number of Tags | Dates | Game Management Units (GMUs) | Legal Animal | Eligible Hunters |
Multi-season Deer Tags | | |
8500 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for deer | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal deer consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Any licensed deer hunter |
50 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for deer | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal deer consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Hunter education instructors meeting qualifications and selection criteria established by the department |
100 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for deer | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal deer consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Any licensed hunter that meets the eligibility requirements of the WDFW Chronic Wasting Disease Incentive Program((a)) |
60 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for deer | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal deer consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Members of federally recognized tribes that have entered into an agreement with WDFW to sell hunting licenses to their enrolled tribal members. Eligible tribes will notify WDFW of state-licensed members that will be manually awarded a tag that is purchased by the tribe. The department will divide this tag pool among eligible tribes |
Multi-season Elk Tags | | |
1000 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for elk | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal elk consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Any licensed elk hunter |
25 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for elk | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal elk consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Hunter education instructors meeting qualifications and selection criteria established by the department |
30 | Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for elk | Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters | Any legal elk consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions | Members of federally recognized tribes that have entered into an agreement with WDFW to sell hunting licenses to their enrolled tribal members. Eligible tribes will notify WDFW of state-licensed members that will be manually awarded a tag that is purchased by the tribe. The department will divide this tag pool among eligible tribes |
((a)) | To be eligible, hunters must have submitted their deer or elk for CWD sampling to WDFW staff during the preceding license year. |
RDS-6112.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 21-23-037, filed 11/8/21, effective 12/9/21)
WAC 220-413-180Special closures and firearm restriction areas.
(1) RESTRICTED HUNTING AREAS.
It is unlawful to hunt in the following restricted hunting areas unless otherwise provided:
(a) Parker Lake (GMU 117, Pend Oreille County): All United States Forest Service lands south of Ruby Creek Road (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Road (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines are designated as "CLOSED AREA" to hunting wild animals and wild birds year-round except for special hunts adopted by the fish and wildlife commission and those hunters with a valid Hunting Reservation Permit. The Parker Lake closure provides a protected area for the U.S. Air Force Military Survival Training Program.
(b) Columbia River: The Columbia River, all islands except privately owned, in the river, the Benton County shoreline below the high water mark, Central Hanford Department of Energy property, and any peninsula originating on the Benton County shoreline, between Vernita Bridge on Highway 24 downstream to the Richland city limits are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting wild animals and wild birds except waterfowl hunting is open below the high water mark between the old Hanford townsite power line crossing in Section 24, T 13 N, R 27 E, and the Richland city limits.
(c) Green River (GMU 485): Except for special permit hunters, who may also take a black bear and/or cougar with the appropriate license/tag options, all lands within GMU 485 are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting big game year-round. During the general westside elk season and general and late deer seasons, all lands within GMU 485 year-round are also designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting all wild animals, including wild birds, year-round. The city of Tacoma enforces trespass within GMU 485 year-round on lands owned or controlled by the city.
(d) McNeil Island (part of GMU 652): Closed to hunting all wild animals, including wild birds, year-round.
(e) Loo-wit (GMU 522): Closed to hunting and trapping, except for elk and mountain goat hunting by special permit holders during established seasons and in designated areas.
(2) A violation of subsection (1) of this section is punishable under RCW
77.15.400,
77.15.410, or
77.15.430, depending on the species hunted.
(3) CLOSED BIG GAME HUNTING AREAS.
It is unlawful to hunt big game in the following closed areas, unless otherwise specified:
(a) Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties: Closed to hunting for Columbian whitetail deer.
(b) Cathlamet: Except for special permits issued by the department for nonendangered deer and elk, this area is closed to all deer and elk hunting to protect the Columbian whitetail deer. This area's boundaries are described as:
Beginning in the town of Skamokawa; then east along SR 4 to Risk Road; then south and east along Risk Road to Foster Road; then south along the Foster Road to the Elochoman River; then upstream along the Elochoman River to Elochoman Valley Road (old SR 407); then west along the Elochoman Valley Road to SR 4; then east along SR 4 to SR 409; then south along SR 409 to the Cathlamet Channel of the Columbia River; then east along the north shore of the Cathlamet Channel to Cape Horn; then south in the Columbia River to the state line; then west along the state line to a point directly south of the mouth of Skamokawa Creek; then north on Skamokawa Creek to SR 4 and the point of beginning.
(c) Walla Walla Mill Creek Watershed (GMU 157): All lands in the Mill Creek Watershed are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting all wild animals, including wild birds. The only exception is for deer or elk hunting by holders of GMU-157 special deer or elk permits during the established open season. These permit holders must have a U.S. Forest Service permit to enter the hunt area, and the area is closed to motorized vehicles. No entry into the Mill Creek Watershed is allowed at other times.
(d) Westport: Closed to hunting all big game animals on the part of Westport Peninsula lying north of State Highway 105 from the Elk River Bridge west end and the Schafer Island Road to the ocean beach.
(e) Cottonwood and Howard islands (GMU 564): Closed to all deer hunting.
(4) A violation of subsection (3) of this section is a gross misdemeanor or a class C felony punishable under RCW
77.15.410, depending on the circumstances of the violation.
(5) FIREARM RESTRICTION AREAS.
(a) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife in the following firearm restriction areas with centerfire or rimfire rifles, or to fail to comply with additional firearm restrictions, except as established below:
COUNTY | AREA |
Chelan | That portion of GMU 251 (Mission) beginning at the intersection of the Duncan Road and Highway 2; south on Duncan Road to Mountain Home Road; south along Mountain Home Road to the Icicle Irrigation Ditch; south and west along the Icicle Irrigation Ditch to the Snow Lake Trail; west and north along the Snow Lake Trail and across the Icicle River to Icicle River Road; east and north along Icicle River Road to the Wenatchee River; northwest along the Wenatchee River to Highway 2; north and east on Highway 2 to Duncan Road and the point of beginning. |
Clallam | That portion of GMU 624 (Coyle) located within Clallam County. |
Clark | GMU 564 (Battle Ground). That portion of GMU 554 (Yale) in Clark County. |
Cowlitz | GMU 554 (Yale). GMU 504 (Stella). That portion of GMU 564 (Battle Ground) in Cowlitz County. |
Grays Harbor | The following restriction applies only during modern firearm general elk seasons: |
| That portion of GMU 658 (North River) beginning at Bay City; then west along Highway 105 to Twin Harbors State Park; then south along Highway 105 to Cranberry Road; then east on Cranberry Road to Turkey Road; then east and north on Turkey Road to Bayview Logging Road; then north and east along Bayview Logging Road to Mallard Slough; then east and south along the Bayview Road to Andrews Creek; then north along main channel of Andrews Creek to Grays Harbor; then north and west along the main navigation channel to Bay City and point of beginning. |
Grays Harbor | The following restriction applies only during modern firearm general elk seasons: |
| That portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) described as follows: Beginning at Highway 12 and Highway 107 junction near Montesano; east and south on Highway 12 to State Street in Oakville; south on State Street to its merge with Oakville Road; west on Oakville Road to its merge with South Bank Road; northwest along South Bank Road to Wakefield Road; north on Wakefield Road to the Chehalis River; west along the Chehalis River to Highway 107 bridge; north on Highway 107 to Highway 12 to the point of beginning. |
Island | GMUs 421 (Camano) and 420 (Whidbey). |
Jefferson | Indian and Marrowstone islands. |
King | The area west of Highway 203 (Monroe-Fall City, then Fall City-Preston Road) to Interstate 90 (I-90), I-90 to Highway 18, Highway 18 to Interstate 5 (I-5), I-5 to the Pierce-King County line; and GMU 422 (Vashon-Maury). |
King | This area is restricted to archery only during general season hunts (agency directed damage permit hunts exempt): |
| The following portion of GMU 652 (Puyallup): Beginning at the intersection of State Highway 410 and the southeast Mud Mountain Dam Road near the King/Pierce County line north of Buckley; then east along the southeast Mud Mountain Road to 284th Avenue Southeast; then north along 284th Avenue Southeast to State Highway 410; then west along Highway 410 to the point of the beginning. |
Kitsap | East of State Highway 16 originating at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to Gorst, and east of Highway 3 to Newberry Hill Road, north of Newberry Hill Road and the Bremerton-Seabeck Highway to Big Beef Creek Bridge; all of Bainbridge Island, and Bangor Military Reservation. |
Klickitat | Elk Area 5062 (Trout Lake) closed to centerfire rifles, handguns, and muzzleloaders October 1 to January 30. |
Mason | GMU 633 (Mason Lake) south of Hammersley Inlet; and all of Harstine Island. |
Pacific | GMU 684 (Long Beach) the following Long Beach Peninsula restriction applies only during modern firearm general deer and elk seasons: Beginning at the end of Outer Harbor Way in the City of Ilwaco to U.S. Highway 101, west and north on Highway 101 to Sandridge Road; north on Sandridge Road to 95th Street; west on 95th Street to Tarlatt Slough; out Tarlatt Slough to Willapa Bay, north along the shoreline of Willapa Bay, then west to the Pacific Ocean. South along the west coast of the peninsula to Cape Disappointment State Park; east along state park boundary to Baker Bay; east along Baker Bay to the point of beginning. |
| The portion of GMU 658 (North River) south and west of State Highway 105 and Airport Road between Raymond and North River Bridge. |
| GMU 681 (Chinook Valley) beginning at confluence of Wallacut River, east along the Columbia River to the Astoria-Megler bridge; west along U.S. Highway 101 to Houtchen Road, north on Houtchen Road to the Chinook River; west on the Chinook River to the Chinook Valley Road; west on the Chinook Valley Road to Highway 101 and Wallacut River bridge; southwest on Wallacut River to point of beginning. |
Pierce | Ketron Island in GMU 652 limited to archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader. |
| GMU 655 (Anderson) limited to archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader. McNeil Island closed to hunting. |
| See GMU 652 restriction area outlined for King County. |
| GMU 627 (Kitsap) south of Highway 302 on the Key (Longbranch) Peninsula is a firearm restriction area. |
San Juan | All San Juan County, including GMUs 411 (Orcas), 412 (Shaw), 413 (San Juan), 414 (Lopez), 415 (Blakely), 416 (Decatur), 423 (Henry), 424 (Stuart), and those portions of GMU 410 (Islands) that occur in San Juan County. |
Snohomish | All areas west of Highway 9, until the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 2, then east along Highway 2 to Highway 203, then all areas west of Highway 203 to the Snohomish/King County line. |
Skagit | All mainland areas and islands, including GMU 419 (Guemes), in Skagit County west of I-5 and north of the Skagit/Snohomish County line, except Cypress Island. This restriction applies to big game hunting only. |
Skamania | That portion of GMU 564 (Battle Ground) in Skamania County. |
Thurston | GMU 666 (Deschutes) north of U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 5 between Oyster Bay and the mouth of the Nisqually River. |
Whatcom | All mainland areas and islands of Whatcom County that are west of I-5. This restriction applies to big game hunting only. |
(b) Archery tag holders may only hunt during established archery seasons with archery equipment as defined under WAC 220-414-070.
(c) Muzzleloader tag holders may only hunt during established muzzleloader seasons with muzzleloader equipment or archery equipment as defined by department rule.
(d) Modern firearm tag holders may hunt during established modern firearm seasons with bows and arrows; crossbows; muzzleloaders; revolver-type handguns; semiautomatic handguns of .40 (10 mm) caliber or larger; or shotguns, so long as the equipment and ammunition complies with department rules.
(6) A violation of subsection (5) of this section is punishable under RCW
77.15.400,
77.15.410, or
77.15.430, depending on the species hunted.
OTS-6092.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 24-11-029, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24)
WAC 220-415-010Deer area descriptions.
The following areas are defined as deer areas:
Deer Area No. 1008 West Wenaha (Columbia County): That part of GMU 169 west of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork of Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and west of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.
Deer Area No. 1009 East Wenaha (Columbia, Garfield, Asotin counties): That portion of GMU 169 east of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and east of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.
Deer Area No. 1010 (Columbia County): GMU 162 excluding National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area.
Deer Area No. 1031 Parker Lake (Pend Oreille County):((That area))United States National Forest land within GMU 117 south of Ruby Creek Rd (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Rd (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines. The Parker Lake Deer Area is a protected area for the U.S. Air Force Military Survival Training Program that allows some limited access for special permit and hunt by reservation hunting.
Deer Area No. 1035 Highway 395 Corridor (Stevens County): That portion of GMU 121 beginning at the intersection of US Highway (Hwy) 395 (State Route 20) and State Route (SR) 25: S on SR 25 to Old Kettle Rd; E on Old Kettle Rd to Mingo Mountain Rd; S on Mingo Mountain Rd to Greenwood Loop Rd; E on Greenwood Loop Rd to the bridge over the Colville River; S on the Colville River to the bridge over Gold Creek Loop/Valley Westside Rd; W and S on Valley Westside Rd to the Orin-Rice Rd; E on Orin-Rice Rd to Haller Creek Rd; S on Haller Creek Rd to Skidmore Rd; E and S on Skidmore Rd to Arden Hill Rd; E on Arden Hill Rd to Townsend-Sackman Rd; S on Townsend-Sackman Rd to Twelve Mile Rd; S on Twelve Mile Rd to Marble Valley Basin Rd; S on Marble Valley Basin Rd to Zimmer Rd; S on Zimmer Rd to Blue Creek West Rd; E on Blue Creek West Rd to Dry Creek Rd; S on Dry Creek Rd to Duncan Rd; E on Duncan Rd to Tetro Rd; S on Tetro Rd to Heine Rd; E and S on Heine Rd to Farm-to-Market Rd; S on Farm-to-Market Rd to Newton Rd (also known as Rickers Lane); E on Newton Rd to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395 to McLean Rd and Twelve Mile Rd (also known as Old Arden Hwy); N on McLean Rd and Twelve Mile Rd to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395 to Old Arden Hwy (again); N on Old Arden Hwy to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395, through the town of Colville, then W on US Hwy 395 (SR 20) to SR 25 and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2010 Benge (Adams and Whitman counties): That part of GMU 284 beginning at the town of Washtucna; north on SR 261 to Weber Road; east on Weber Road to Benzel Road; north on Benzel Road to Wellsandt Road; east on Wellsandt Road to Hills Road; south on Hills Road to Urquhart Road; east on Urquhart Road to Harder Road, East on Harder Road to McCall Road; east on McCall Road to Gering Road; east on Gering Road to Lakin Road; east on Lakin Road to Revere Road; south on Revere Road to George Knott Road; south on George Knott Road to Rock Creek; south along Rock Creek to the Palouse River; south and west along the Palouse River to SR 26; west on SR 26 to Washtucna and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2011 Lakeview (Grant County): That part of GMU 272 beginning at the junction of SR 28 and First Avenue in Ephrata; west on First Avenue to Sagebrush Flats Road; west on Sagebrush Flats Road to Norton Canyon Road; north on Norton Canyon Road to E Road NW; north on E Road NW to the Grant-Douglas county line; east along the county line to the point where the county line turns north; from this point continue due east to SR 17; south on SR 17 to SR 28 at Soap Lake; south on SR 28 to the junction with First Avenue in Ephrata and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2012 Methow Valley (Okanogan County): All private land in the Methow Watershed located outside the external boundary of the Okanogan National Forest and north of the following boundary: Starting where the Libby Creek Road (County road 1049) intersects the Okanogan National Forest boundary; east on road 1049 to State Hwy 153; north on Hwy 153 to the Old Carlton Road; east on the Old Carlton Road to the Texas Creek Road (County road 1543); east on the Texas Creek Road to the Vintin Road (County road 1552); northeast on the Vintin Road to the Okanogan National Forest boundary.
Deer Area No. 2013 North Okanogan (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning in Tonasket at the junction of Havillah Rd and Hwy 97; NE on Havillah Rd to Dry Gulch Extension Rd; N to Dry Gulch Rd; N on Dry Gulch Rd to Oroville-Chesaw Rd; W on Oroville-Chesaw Rd to Molson Rd; N on Molson Rd to Nine Mile Rd; N and W on Nine Mile Rd to the Canadian border at the old Sidley Town Site; W along the border to the east shore of Lake Osoyoos; S around Lake Osoyoos to the Okanogan River; S along the east bank of the Okanogan River to the Tonasket Fourth Street Bridge; E on Fourth Street to Hwy 97; N on Hwy 97 to point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2014 Central Okanogan (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning in Tonasket on the Okanogan River at the Fourth Street Bridge; S along Hwy 7 to Pine Creek Rd; W along Pine Creek Rd to Horse Spring Coulee Rd; W and N on Horse Spring Coulee Rd to Beeman Rd; W on Beeman Rd to North Lemanasky Rd; S along North Lemanasky Rd to Pine Creek Rd; S on Pine Creek Rd to Hagood Cut-off Rd; S on Hagood Cut-off Rd to South Pine Creek Rd; E on South Pine Creek Rd to Hwy 97; S on Hwy 97 to Town of Riverside North Main Street junction; SE on North Main Street to Tunk Valley Rd and the Okanogan River Bridge; E on Tunk Creek Rd to Chewiliken Valley Rd; NE along Chewiliken Valley Rd to Talkire Lake Rd; N on Talkire Lake Rd to Hwy 20; W on Hwy 20 to the junction of Hwy 20 and Hwy 97; N on Hwy 97 to Fourth Street; W on Fourth Street to point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2015 Omak (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at Hwy 97 and Riverside Cut-off road; west on Riverside Cut-off Rd to Conconully Road; south on Conconully Rd to Danker Cut-off road; west on Danker Cut-off road to Salmon Creek Rd; north on Salmon Creek Rd to Spring Coulee Rd; south on Spring Coulee Rd to B&O Road North Rd; southwest on B&O North Rd to Hwy 20; east on Hwy 20 to B&O Rd; south on B&O Rd to the Town of Malott and the bridge over the Okanogan River; north along the west bank of the Okanogan River to the Town of Riverside and the Tunk Valley road bridge; west on Tunk Valley road to State Street in Riverside; south on State Street to 2nd Street; west on 2nd Street to Hwy 97 and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2016 Conconully (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at the Conconully town limit at the south edge of Town and the east shore of Conconully Reservoir; south along the east shore of the reservoir to Salmon Creek; south along the east bank of Salmon Creek to Salmon Creek road at the old Ruby Town site; south on Salmon Creek road to Green Lake road; northeast on Green Lake road to Conconully road; north on Conconully road to the south limit of the Town of Conconully and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2017 Lake Chelan North (Chelan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at the confluence of Purtteman Creek (Purtteman Gulch) and Lake Chelan; NE along Purtteman Creek to Boyd Road; E on Boyd Road to Purtteman Creek Road; N on Purtteman Creek Road to the USFS boundary; W along the USFS boundary to Canyon Ranch Road (Joe Creek); SE on Canyon Ranch Road to Grade Creek Road; SE on Grade Creek Road to Lower Joe Creek Road; SE on Lower Joe Creek Road to Emerson Acres Road; west on Emerson Acres Road to Lake Chelan; S along the north shore of Lake Chelan to the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 3071 Whitcomb (Benton County): That part of GMU 373 made up by the Whitcomb Unit of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.
Deer Area No. 3072 Paterson (Benton County): That part of GMU 373 made up by the Paterson Unit of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.
Deer Area No. 3088 High Prairie (Klickitat County): That portion of GMU 388 (Grayback) that is south of SR 142.
Deer Area No. 3334 Ellensburg (Kittitas County): Beginning at the confluence of the Yakima River and Wilson Creek, north up Wilson Creek to the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, west and north on the John Wayne Pioneer Trail to State Hwy 10, north and west on State Hwy 10 to the Thorp Highway, south and east on the Thorp Highway to the Yakima River (Thorp Highway Bridge), south and upstream on the Yakima River to the confluence of Taneum Creek and the Yakima River, south and west up Taneum Creek to the South Branch Canal, south and east on the South Branch Canal and South Branch Extension Canal to Umtanum Road, north on Umtanum Road to Lower Riverbottom Road, east and south on Lower Riverbottom Road to the Fogarty Ditch, south and east on the Fogarty Ditch to the Yakima River, south and east along the Yakima River to Wilson Creek and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 3372 Sunnyside (Yakima County): Beginning in Union Gap where I-82 crosses the Yakima River, follow I-82 east to the Yakima River Bridge in Prosser. Upstream on the Yakima River to the point of beginning. The islands in the Yakima River are on the Yakama Indian Reservation and are not part of the deer area.
Deer Area No. 3682 Ahtanum (Yakima County): That part of GMU 368 beginning at the power line crossing on Ahtanum Creek in T12N, R16E, Section 15; west up Ahtanum Creek to South Fork Ahtanum Creek; southwest up South Fork Ahtanum Creek to its junction with Reservation Creek; southwest up Reservation Creek and the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and Ahtanum Creek drainage; north along the crest of the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum Creek drainage to Darland Mountain; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 615 to US Forest Service Road 1020; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1020 to US Forest Service Road 613; northeast on US Forest Service Road 613 to US Forest Service Trail 1127; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road), southeast of the Jump Off Lookout Station; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road) to Hwy 12. Northeast on Hwy 12 to the Naches River. Southeast down the Naches River to Cowiche Creek. West up Cowiche Creek and the South Fork Cowiche Creek to Summitview Ave. Northwest on Summitview Ave to Cowiche Mill Road. West on Cowiche Mill Road to the power line in the northeast corner of T13N, R15E, SEC 13. Southeast along the power line to Ahtanum Creek and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 4541 North Issaquah (King and Snohomish counties): That portion of GMU 454 beginning at the mouth of the Snohomish River at the city of Everett; SE up the Snohomish River to the Snoqualmie River; SE up the Snoqualmie River to NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd; E on NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd State Route (SR) 203 at the town of Duvall; S on SR 203 to SR 202 (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd) at the town of Fall City; S on SR 202 (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd), across the Snoqualmie River, to Preston-Fall City Rd; SW on Preston-Fall City Rd to SE 82nd St at the town of Preston; E on SE 82nd St to Interstate Hwy (I)-90; E on I-90 to SR 18; S and W on SR 18 to SR 99; N on SR 99 to SR 509; W on SR 509 to Redondo Way South; NW on Redondo Way South to the town of Redondo on Puget Sound; SW across East Passage to the Pierce-King county line at the point where the county line turns southeast, northwest of Dash Point; W and N along the King County line excluding Vashon-Maury Island; to the King, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties line junction in the Puget Sound West of Point Wells; N on the Snohomish County line through Possession Sound to a point on the Snohomish County line due West of the northern tip of Gedney Island (Hat Island); E to the northern tip of Gedney Island; E from the northern tip of Gedney Island to the mouth of the Snohomish River and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 5064: That part of GMU 564 in the Columbia River near the mouth of the Cowlitz River made up of Cottonwood Island and Howard Island.
Deer Area No. 6020 (Clallam and Jefferson counties): Dungeness-Miller Peninsula: That part of GMU 624 west of Discovery Bay and Salmon Creek.
OTS-6093.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 24-11-029, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24)
WAC 220-415-030((2024))2025 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 | ((18)) 17 |
Slide Ridge | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 246 | ((9)) 10 |
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. 19-27)) Oct. 18-26 | Any buck | GMU 290 | ((24)) 18 |
Desert | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 2-10)) Nov. 1-9 | Any buck | GMU 290 | 5 |
Naneum | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 11-17)) Nov. 10-16 | Any buck | GMU 328 | 15 |
Quilomene | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 4-17)) Nov. 3-16 | Any buck | GMU 329 | 20 |
Teanaway | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 11-17)) Nov. 10-16 | Any buck | GMU 335 | ((28)) 29 |
L.T. Murray | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 11-17)) Nov. 3-16 | Any buck | GMUs 336, 340 | 5 |
Bethel | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 4-17)) Nov. 3-16 | Any buck | GMU 360 | 5 |
Cowiche | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 4-17)) Nov. 3-16 | Any buck | GMU 368 | 10 |
Alkali | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 10))Oct. 25 - Nov. 9 | Any buck | GMU 371 | ((10)) 11 |
Grayback | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 4-24)) Nov. 3-25 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 388 | 20 |
Nooksack | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 418 | 25 |
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. 1-15)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 460 | 10 |
Green River | Any tag | Any | ((Oct. 19-25)) Nov. 22-26 | Any buck | GMU 485 | 5 |
Lincoln | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 501 | 4 |
Mossyrock | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 505 | 2 |
Willapa Hills | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 506 | 4 |
Stormking | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 510 | 1 |
South Rainier | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 513 | 1 |
Packwood | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 516 | 1 |
Winston | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 520 | 4 |
Ryderwood | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 530 | 4 |
Coweeman | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 550 | 4 |
Toutle | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 556 | 1 |
Lewis River | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 560 | 1 |
Washougal | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 568 | 2 |
Siouxon | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 572 | 1 |
Wind River | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 14-21)) Nov. 13-21 | Any buck | GMU 574 | 20 |
West Klickitat | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 14-21)) Nov. 13-21 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 578 | 15 |
Mason | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 633 | 10 |
Wynoochee | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 648 | 8 |
Satsop | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 651 | 10 |
White River | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 653 | 10 |
Mashel | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 654 | 10 |
Minot Peak | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 660 | 5 |
Capitol Peak | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 663 | 8 |
Skookumchuck | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 667 | 10 |
Fall River | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 672 | 5 |
Chiliwist | Archery | Any | Nov. 21-30 | Any buck | GMU 239 | 10 |
Chiwawa | Archery | Any | ((Dec. 1-8)) Dec. 2-9 | Any buck | GMU 245 | ((7)) 6 |
Slide Ridge | Archery | Any | ((Dec. 1-8)) Dec. 2-9 | Any buck | GMU 246 | 1 |
Entiat | Archery | Any | ((Nov. 21-30)) Nov. 20-29 | Any buck | GMU 247 | 30 |
Desert | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-29)) Sept. 1-28 | Any buck | GMU 290 | 10 |
Desert | Archery | Any | ((Nov. 16 - Dec. 1)) Nov. 15-30 | Any buck | GMU 290 | 17 |
Naneum | Archery | Any | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Any buck | GMU 328 | ((5)) 4 |
Quilomene | Archery | Any | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Any buck | GMU 329 | ((5)) 6 |
Teanaway | Archery | Any | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Any buck | GMU 335 | ((15)) 13 |
Kitsap | Archery | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 627 | 10 |
Skookumchuck | Archery | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | 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)) Nov. 24-29 | Any buck | GMU 242 | 10 |
Chiwawa | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 25-30)) Nov. 24-29 | Any buck | GMU 245 | 2 |
Slide Ridge | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 25-30)) Nov. 24-29 | Any buck | GMU 246 | 1 |
Mission | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 25-30)) Nov. 24-29 | Any buck | GMU 251 | 9 |
Desert | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Oct. 5-13)) Oct. 4-12 | Any buck | GMU 290 | 2 |
Teanaway | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 4-10)) Nov. 3-9 | Any buck | GMU 335 | ((4)) 5 |
L.T. Murray | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 4-10)) Nov. 3-9 | Any buck | GMUs 336, 340 | 1 |
Bald Mountain | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 4-10)) Nov. 3-9 | Any buck | GMUs 342, 346 | 2 |
Naneum | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 4-10)) Nov. 3-9 | Any buck | GMU 328 | 1 |
Quilomene | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 21-29)) Sept. 20-28 | Any buck | GMU 329 | 2 |
Olympic | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 621 | 10 |
Bucks | | | | | | |
Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits |
Palouse | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 9-19)) Nov. 8-19 | White-tailed, 3 pt. min. | GMUs 127-142 | 300 |
Blue Mtns. Foothills West | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 9-19)) Nov. 8-19 | White-tailed, 3 pt. min. | GMUs 149, 154, 162, 163,166 | 60 |
Blue Mtns. Foothills East | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 9-19)) Nov. 8-19 | 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 | ((11)) 9 |
Hoko | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 601 | 5 |
Sol Duc | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 607 | 5 |
Goodman | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 612 | 5 |
Clearwater | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 615 | 5 |
Quinault Ridge | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 638 | 1 |
North River | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 658 | 4 |
Williams Creek | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 673 | 3 |
Bear River-Long Beach | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMUs 681, 684 | 2 |
St. Andrews | Modern | Any | Nov. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 254 | 4 |
((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. 1-16 | Any buck | GMU 284 | ((6)) 4 |
Alkali | Archery | Any | Sept. 1-20 | Any buck | GMU 371 | 2 |
Ringold | Archery | Any | Nov. 15-24 | Any buck | GMU 379 | 5 |
Whitcomb | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 29 - Oct. 11)) Sept. 28 - Oct. 10 | Any buck | Deer Area 3071 | 10 |
Paterson | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 29 - Oct. 11)) Sept. 28 - Oct. 10 | Any buck | Deer Area 3072 | 10 |
West Klickitat | Archery | Any | ((Nov. 22-30)) Nov. 22-29 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 578 | 20 |
Skokomish | Archery | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 636 | 5 |
Parker Lake | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Oct. 1-31 and Dec. 2-14)) Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Any white-tailed buck | Deer Area 1031 | 5 |
Blue Creek | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 154 | 10 |
Dayton | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. ((28 - Oct. 6))27 - Oct. 5 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 162 | 15 |
Marengo | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 163 | 10 |
Tucannon | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 166 | 5 |
Wenaha | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 169 | 20 |
Mountain View | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 172 | 15 |
Peola | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 178 | 10 |
Ritzville | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 21-30 | Any buck | GMU 284 | 1 |
Alkali | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 21 - Oct. 11)) Sept. 20 - Oct. 10 | Any buck | GMU 371 | 1 |
Kahlotus | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Any buck | GMU 381 | 20 |
Whitcomb | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 18-26)) Nov. 15-23 | Any buck | Deer Area 3071 | 5 |
Paterson | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 18-26)) Nov. 15-23 | Any buck | Deer Area 3072 | 5 |
West Klickitat | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Dec. 1-8)) Nov. 30 - Dec. 8 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 578 | 20 |
Dickey | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 602 | 5 |
Copalis-Matheny | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMUs 618, 642 | 5 |
Moses Coulee | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 25 - Dec. 3))Nov. 24 - Dec. 2 | Any buck | GMU 269 | 3 |
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)) Nov. 8-18 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 154 | 15 |
Dayton | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 9-19)) Nov. 8-18 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 162 | 15 |
Ten Ten | Modern | Any | ((Nov. 9-19)) Nov. 8-18 | 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 | 10 |
Beezley | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27)) Sept. 1-26 | Antlerless | GMU 272 | 40 |
Beezley | Archery | Any | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 272 | 40 |
Wahluke | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27)) Sept. 1-26 | Antlerless | GMU 278 | 40 |
Wahluke | Archery | Any | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 278 | 40 |
Lincoln | Modern | Any | Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 501 | 15 |
Mossyrock | Modern | Any | Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 30 |
Winston | Modern | Any | Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 520 | 20 |
Ryderwood | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 10 |
Olympic | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 621 | ((15)) 5 |
Coyle | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 15 |
Kitsap | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 627 | ((25)) 20 |
Mason | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 633 | ((20)) 15 |
((Skokomish | Modern | Any | Oct. 12-31 | Antlerless | GMU 636 | 5)) |
Wynoochee | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 30 |
Satsop | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 651 | ((15)) 10 |
Mashel | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 10 |
North River | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 10 |
Minot Peak | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 20 |
Capitol Peak | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 663 | 5 |
Skookumchuck | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 667 | 20 |
Williams Creek | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 673 | 5 |
Mashel | Archery | Any | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 15-29 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 10 |
Whitcomb | Archery | Any | ((Oct. 17-29)) Oct. 15-29 | Antlerless | Deer Area 3071 | 10 |
Paterson | Archery | Any | ((Oct. 17-29)) Oct. 15-29 | 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. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 145 | 5 |
Prescott | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 149 | 10 |
Blue Creek | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 10 |
Ten Ten | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | Deer Area 1010 | 10 |
Marengo | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 163 | 5 |
Peola | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 178 | 5 |
Mossyrock | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 10 |
Winston | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 520 | 5 |
Ryderwood | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 10 |
Coweeman | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 550 | 10 |
Yale | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 554 | 2 |
Olympic | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 621 | 25 |
Coyle | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 20 |
Mason | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 633 | 35 |
((Skokomish | Muzzleloader | Any | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | GMU 636 | 10)) |
Wynoochee | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 25 |
Satsop | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 651 | 30 |
Mashel | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 20 |
North River | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 8 |
Minot Peak | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 5 |
Capitol Peak | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 663 | 5 |
Williams Creek | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | 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. 17-24 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2010 | 5 |
Lakeview | Any | Any | Jan. 1-30, ((2024))2026 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2011 | 5 |
Methow | Any | Any | Sept. 3 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2012 | 5 |
North Okanogan | Any | Any | Sept. 3 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2013 | 5 |
Central Okanogan | Any | Any | Sept. 3 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2014 | 5 |
Omak | Any | Any | Sept. 3 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2015 | 5 |
Conconully | Any | Any | Sept. 3 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2016 | 5 |
Lake Chelan North | Any | Any | Aug. 1-31 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2017 | 45 |
North Issaquah | Any | Any | ((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17)) Oct. 11-31 and Nov. 13-16 | Antlerless | Deer Area 4541 | 10 |
Mt. Spokane | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-25 and Nov. 9-19)) Oct. 11-24 and Nov. 8-19 | Antlerless | GMU 124 | 5 |
Mica Peak | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 127 | 5 |
Cheney Mule Deer | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 130 | 60 |
Cheney White-tailed Deer | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 130 | 5 |
Roosevelt Mule Deer | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 133 | 90 |
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 133 | 5 |
Harrington | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 136 | 90 |
Steptoe | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 139 | 5 |
Almota | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 142 | 5 |
Washtucna | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381 | 350 |
East Okanogan | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 |
Sinlahekin | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 215 | 5 |
Chewuch | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 218 | 5 |
Pearrygin | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 224 | 5 |
Gardner | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 231 | 5 |
Pogue | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 233 | 5 |
Chiliwist | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 239 | 5 |
Alta | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 242 | 5 |
Big Bend | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 248 | 10 |
St. Andrews | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 254 | 8 |
Foster Creek | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 260 | 8 |
Withrow | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 262 | 8 |
Badger | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 266 | 8 |
Desert | Modern | Any | ((Dec. 7-22)) Dec. 6-21 | Antlerless | GMU 290 | 25 |
Kahlotus | Modern | Any | Dec. 9-17 | Antlerless | GMU 381 | 10 |
Orcas | Any | Any | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 411 | ((145)) 135 |
Shaw | Any | Any | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 412 | 25 |
San Juan | Any | Any | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 413 | ((140)) 120 |
Lopez | Any | Any | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 414 | ((150)) 110 |
Blakely | Any | Any | Aug. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 415 | 70 |
Decatur | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17)) Oct. 11-31 and Nov. 13-16 | Antlerless | GMU 416 | 5 |
Cypress | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17)) Oct. 11-31 and Nov. 13-16 | Antlerless | GMU 417 | 30 |
Guemes | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17)) Oct. 11-31 and Nov. 13-16 | Antlerless | GMU 419 | 20 |
Whidbey | Any | Any | Aug. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 420 | ((275)) 300 |
Camano | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17)) Oct. 11-31 and Nov. 13-16 | Antlerless | GMU 421 | ((30)) 20 |
Vashon-Maury | Any | Any | Aug. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 422 | 200 |
Anderson | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17)) Oct. 11-31 and Nov. 13-16 | Antlerless | GMU 655 | 30 |
Deschutes | Modern | Any | ((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17)) Oct. 11-31 and Nov. 13-16 | Antlerless | GMU 666 | 40 |
Mt. Spokane | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15)) Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 124 | 5 |
Mica Peak | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15)) Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 127 | 5 |
Cheney Mule Deer | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27)) Sept. 1-26 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 130 | 20 |
Cheney White-tailed Deer | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27)) Sept. 1-26 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 130 | 5 |
Roosevelt Mule Deer | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27)) Sept. 1-26 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 133 | 20 |
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27)) Sept. 1-26 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 133 | 5 |
Harrington | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27)) Sept. 1-26 | Antlerless | GMU 136 | 30 |
Steptoe | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27)) Sept. 1-26 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 139 | 5 |
Almota | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27)) Sept. 1-26 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 142 | 5 |
Decatur | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31)) Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 416 | 5 |
Cypress | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31)) Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 417 | 20 |
Guemes | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31)) Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 419 | 10 |
Camano | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31)) Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 421 | ((25)) 20 |
Miller | Archery | Any | Dec. 15-31 | Antlerless | Deer Area 6020 | 40 |
Anderson | Archery | Any | ((Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31)) Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | GMU 655 | 10 |
Mt. Spokane | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 124 | 5 |
Mica Peak | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 127 | 5 |
Cheney Mule Deer | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 130 | 10 |
Cheney White-tailed Deer | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 130 | 5 |
Roosevelt Mule Deer | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 133 | 10 |
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 133 | 5 |
Harrington | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 136 | 10 |
Steptoe | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 139 | 5 |
Almota | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 142 | 5 |
Foster Creek | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 8)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 260 | 5 |
Moses Coulee | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 8)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 269 | 5 |
Lakeview | Muzzleloader | Any | Nov. 1-18 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2011 | 5 |
Decatur | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 416 | 5 |
Cypress | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 417 | 20 |
Guemes | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 419 | 10 |
Camano | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 421 | 20 |
Anderson | Muzzleloader | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 655 | 5 |
Youth | | | | | | |
Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits |
Washtucna | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381 | 100 |
Blue Mtns. Foothills West | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMUs 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010 | 30 |
Blue Mtns. Foothills East | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 172, 178,181 | 20 |
Mayview | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 145 | 15 |
Prescott | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 149 | 20 |
Blue Creek | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 154 | 5 |
Dayton | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 162 | 5 |
Peola | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 178 | 10 |
Tucannon | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 166 | 5 |
Couse | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 181 | 10 |
Grande Ronde | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 186 | 3 |
East Okanogan | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 |
Wannacut | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 209 | 5 |
Sinlahekin | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 215 | 5 |
Chewuch | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 218 | 5 |
Pearrygin | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 224 | 5 |
Gardner | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 231 | 5 |
Pogue | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 233 | 5 |
Chiliwist | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 239 | 5 |
Alta | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 242 | 5 |
Chiwawa | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 245 | 2 |
Entiat | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 247 | 2 |
Swakane | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 250 | 2 |
Mission | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 251 | 3 |
Bridgeport | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMUs 248, 260 | 20 |
Palisades | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMUs 266, 269 | 20 |
Beezley | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-26 | Any deer | GMU 272 | 40 |
Benge | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 28 - Nov. 5)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | Deer Area 2010 | 30 |
Desert | Modern | Youth | ((Dec. 7-29)) Dec. 6-28 | Antlerless | GMU 290 | 12 |
Horse Heaven Hills | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 373 | 10 |
Ringold | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 379 | 10 |
East Klickitat | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck | GMU 382 | 5 |
East Klickitat | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 382 | 5 |
Grayback | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck | GMU 388 | 5 |
Grayback | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 388 | 5 |
Green River | Any | Youth | ((Oct. 19-25)) Nov. 22-26 | Any buck | GMU 485 | 3 |
Lincoln | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 501 | 10 |
Randle | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 503 | 5 |
Mossyrock | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 10 |
Stormking | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 510 | 5 |
South Rainier | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 513 | 5 |
Packwood | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 516 | 5 |
Winston | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 520 | 10 |
Ryderwood | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 10 |
Coweeman | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 550 | 10 |
Yale | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 554 | 3 |
Toutle | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 556 | 15 |
Lewis River | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 560 | 5 |
Washougal | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 5 |
Siouxon | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 572 | 5 |
Wind River | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 574 | 5 |
West Klickitat | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Any buck | GMU 578 | 5 |
West Klickitat | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 578 | 5 |
Pysht | Modern | Youth | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 603 | 5 |
Olympic | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 7-31)) Oct. 6-31 | Any deer | GMU 621 | ((20)) 10 |
Coyle | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 7-31)) Oct. 6-31 | Any deer | GMU 624 | 20 |
Kitsap | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 7-31)) Oct. 6-31 | Any deer | GMU 627 | ((20)) 25 |
Mason | Modern | Youth | ((Nov. 1-17)) Nov. 1-16 | Any deer | GMU 633 | ((25)) 15 |
Skokomish | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 7-31)) Oct. 6-31 | Any deer | GMU 636 | ((15)) 10 |
Wynoochee | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 7-31)) Oct. 6-31 | Any deer | GMU 648 | 20 |
Satsop | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 7-31)) Oct. 6-31 | Any deer | GMU 651 | ((20)) 15 |
Mashel | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 5-31)) Oct. 4-31 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 15 |
North River | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 5-31)) Oct. 4-31 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 5 |
Minot Peak | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 7-31)) Oct. 6-31 | Any deer | GMU 660 | 5 |
Minot Peak | Modern | Youth | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 660 | 4 |
Capitol Peak | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 7-31)) Oct. 6-31 | Any deer | GMU 663 | 5 |
Skookumchuck | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 5-31)) Oct. 4-31 | Antlerless | GMU 667 | 15 |
Skookumchuck | Modern | Youth | ((Oct. 5-31)) Oct. 4-31 | Any buck | GMU 667 | 20 |
East Okanogan | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 204 | 3 |
Wannacut | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 209 | 3 |
Pogue | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 233 | 3 |
Chiliwist | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 239 | 3 |
Alta | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 242 | 3 |
Mission | Muzzleloader | Youth | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Any deer | GMU 251 | 2 |
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, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025)) Aug. 1, 2025 - Mar. 31, 2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 3 | 20HC |
Region 5 | Modern, Muzzleloader, Archery | Youth with mentor | ((Aug. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025)) Aug. 1, 2025 - Mar. 31, 2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 5 | 5HC |
Senior 65+ | | | | | | |
Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits |
Mt. Spokane | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-25 and Nov. 9-19)) Oct. 11-24 and Nov. 8-19 | Antlerless | GMU 124 | 5 |
Mica Peak | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 127 | 5 |
Cheney Mule Deer | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 130 | 10 |
Cheney White-tailed Deer | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 130 | 5 |
Roosevelt Mule Deer | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 133 | 15 |
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 133 | 5 |
Harrington | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 136 | 10 |
Steptoe | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 139 | 5 |
Almota | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 142 | 5 |
Washtucna | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381 | 20 |
Blue Mtns. Foothills | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181 | 15 |
East Okanogan | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 |
Wannacut | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 209 | 5 |
Sinlahekin | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 215 | 5 |
Chewuch | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 218 | 5 |
Pearrygin | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 224 | 5 |
Gardner | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 231 | 5 |
Pogue | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 233 | 5 |
Chiliwist | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 239 | 5 |
Alta | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 242 | 5 |
Chiwawa | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 245 | 3 |
Entiat | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 247 | 3 |
Swakane | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 250 | 3 |
Mission | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 251 | 3 |
Bridgeport | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMUs 248, 260 | 5 |
Palisades | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMUs 266, 269 | 5 |
Rattlesnake Hills | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 372 | 10 |
Horse Heaven Hills | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 373 | 10 |
North Issaquah | Any | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17)) Oct. 11-31 and Nov. 13-16 | Antlerless | Deer Area 4541 | 10 |
Lincoln | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 501 | 5 |
Mossyrock | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 5 |
Winston | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 520 | 5 |
Yale | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 554 | 2 |
Toutle | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 556 | 5 |
Washougal | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 2 |
Olympic | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 621 | 5 |
Coyle | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 624 | 5 |
Kitsap | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 627 | ((10)) 20 |
Mason | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 633 | 20 |
Skokomish | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 636 | 5 |
Wynoochee | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 20 |
Satsop | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 651 | ((10)) 5 |
Mashel | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 10 |
North River | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 5 |
Minot Peak | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 10 |
Capitol Peak | Modern | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 663 | 5 |
Hunters with Disabilities |
Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits |
Mt. Spokane | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-25 and Nov. 9-19)) Oct. 11-24 and Nov. 8-19 | Antlerless | GMU 124 | 5 |
Mica Peak | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 127 | 5 |
Cheney Mule Deer | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 130 | 10 |
Cheney White-tailed Deer | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 130 | 5 |
Roosevelt Mule Deer | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMU 133 | 15 |
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 133 | 5 |
Harrington | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 136 | 10 |
Steptoe | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 139 | 5 |
Almota | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | White-tailed, antlerless | GMU 142 | 5 |
Washtucna | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Mule deer, antlerless | GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381 | 20 |
Blue Mtns. Foothills | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181 | 10 |
East Okanogan | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 204 | 5 |
Wannacut | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 209 | 5 |
Sinlahekin | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 215 | 5 |
Chewuch | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 218 | 5 |
Pearrygin | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 224 | 5 |
Gardner | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 231 | 5 |
Pogue | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 233 | 5 |
Chiliwist | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 239 | 5 |
Alta | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 242 | 5 |
Chiwawa | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 245 | 2 |
Entiat | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 247 | 2 |
Mission | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Any deer | GMU 251 | 2 |
Saint Andrews | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 254 | 5 |
Bridgeport | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMUs 248, 260 | 5 |
Palisades | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMUs 266, 269 | 5 |
Beezley | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 272 | 10 |
Horse Heaven Hills | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-22)) Oct. 11-21 | Antlerless | GMU 373 | 10 |
Kahlotus | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Nov. 1-14 | Antlerless | GMU 381 | 10 |
North Issaquah | Any | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17)) Oct. 11-31 and Nov. 13-16 | Antlerless | Deer Area 4541 | 10 |
Green River | Any | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 19-25)) Nov. 22-26 | Any buck | GMU 485 | 2 |
Lincoln | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 501 | 2 |
Mossyrock | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 3 |
Winston | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 520 | 2 |
Toutle | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 556 | 3 |
Washougal | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 2 |
Olympic | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 621 | 5 |
((Skokomish | Modern | Hunter with Disability | Oct. 12-31 | Antlerless | GMU 636 | 10)) |
Satsop | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 651 | 10 |
Mashel | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 654 | 10 |
North River | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 2 |
Minot Peak | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 660 | 5 |
Capitol Peak | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 663 | 5 |
Skookumchuck | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 667 | 10 |
Fall River | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Oct. 12-31)) Oct. 11-31 | Antlerless | GMU 672 | 2 |
Fall River | Modern | Hunter with Disability | ((Nov. 1-13)) Nov. 1-12 | Any buck | GMU 672 | 5 |
East Okanogan | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 204 | 3 |
Sinlahekin | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 215 | 3 |
Gardner | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Any buck, white-tailed antlerless | GMU 231 | 3 |
Chiwawa | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 245 | 3 |
Entiat | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 247 | 3 |
Mission | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 251 | 3 |
Saint Andrews | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 254 | 5 |
Bridgeport | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMUs 248, 260 | 5 |
Palisades | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMUs 266, 269 | 5 |
((Olympic | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 | Antlerless | GMU 621 | 5)) |
Wynoochee | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 5 |
North River | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 1 |
Capitol Peak | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Antlerless | GMU 663 | 2 |
Skookumchuck | Muzzleloader | Hunter with Disability | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6)) Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | 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, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025)) Aug. 1, 2025 - Mar. 31, 2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 1 | 20HC |
Region 1 | Archery/2nd deer tag | Master Hunter deer tag required | Master Hunter | ((Aug. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025)) Aug. 1, 2025 - Mar. 31, 2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 1 | 10HC |
Region 2 | Any/2nd deer tag | Master Hunter deer tag required | Master Hunter | ((Aug. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025)) Aug. 1, 2025 - Mar. 31, 2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 2 | 10HC |
Region 3 | Any/2nd deer tag | Master Hunter deer tag required | Master Hunter | ((Aug. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025)) Aug. 1, 2025 - Mar. 31, 2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 3 | 40HC |
Region 5 | Any/2nd deer tag | Master Hunter deer tag required | Master Hunter | ((Aug. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025)) Aug. 1, 2025 - Mar. 31, 2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 5 | 5HC |
Region 6 | Any/2nd deer tag | Master Hunter deer tag required | Master Hunter | ((July 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025)) July 1, 2025 - Mar. 31, 2026 | 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-6094.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 24-11-029, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24)
WAC 220-415-0502024-2026 Elk general seasons and definitions.
It is unlawful to fail to comply with 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.
Bag Limit: One elk per hunter during the license year, except where otherwise permitted by department rule. Any combination of seasons, tags, and permits set by the department will not exceed a maximum of two elk per hunter during the license year.
Hunting Method: Elk hunters must select only one of the hunting methods: Modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader.
Elk Tag Areas: Elk hunters must choose either Eastern or Western Washington to hunt in and buy the appropriate tag for that area.
Any Bull Elk Seasons: Open only to the taking of elk with visible antlers; bull calves are illegal.
Antler Point: To qualify as an antler point, the point must be at least one inch long, measured on the longest side.
Branch: A branch is defined as any projection off the main antler beam that is at least one inch long, measured on the longest side, and longer than it is wide.
Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Bull elk taken in spike-only game management units (GMUs) must have at least one antler with no branches originating more than four inches from where the antler attaches to the skull.
True Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Neither antler of bull elk taken can have branching originating more than four inches from where the antlers attach to the skull. Under the true-spike restriction, taking an elk that has two points on one side or antler points within one inch of the definitions regarding length of point, or point of origination, is an infraction under RCW
77.15.160. All other types of violations of the true-spike restriction are subject to current penalties and assessments under RCW
77.15.410 and
77.15.420.
3-point Antler Restrictions: Legal bull elk must have at least three antler points on one side. Eye guards are antler points when they are at least one inch long. Antler restrictions apply to all hunters during any open season.
Permit-only Units: The following GMUs are closed to elk hunting during general elk seasons: 157, 418, 437, 485, 522, 556, 621, 636, and 653.
GMUs Closed to Elk Hunting: 490.
Elk Tag Areas
Eastern Washington: All 100, 200, and 300 GMUs.
EA - Eastern Washington Archery Tag
EF - Eastern Washington Modern Firearm Tag
EM - Eastern Washington Muzzleloader Tag
Western Washington: All 400, 500, and 600 GMUs.
WA - Western Washington Archery Tag
WF - Western Washington Modern Firearm Tag
WM - Western Washington Muzzleloader Tag
Modern Firearm General Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.
Tag Required: A valid modern firearm elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: May use modern firearm, bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.
Hunt Area | Elk Tag Area | Game Management Units (GMUs) | 2024 Dates | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | Legal Elk |
Eastern Washington | EF | 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 204 | Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Any bull |
| | 145 through 154, 162 through 186, 249, 336 through 368 | Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Spike bull |
| | 251, 328, 329, 334, 335 | Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | True spike bull |
| | Elk Area 3722 | Sept. 14-29 | Sept. 13-28 | Sept. 12-27 | Antlerless only |
| | 124 through 142, 372, 382, 388 | Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 | Any elk |
| | 203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381 | Oct. 26 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 15 | Any elk |
| | Master Hunters Only: Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Aug. 1, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025 | Aug. 1, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 - Jan. 20, 2027 | Antlerless only |
| | Master Hunters Only: 334 and 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink in August. | Aug. 1-31 | Aug. 1-31, 2025 and Jan. 1-31, 2026 | Aug. 1-31, 2026 and Jan. 1-31, 2027 | Antlerless only |
| | Master Hunters Only: 127 through 142 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Antlerless only |
Western Washington | WF | 407, 460, 466, 448, 503, 505 through 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except master hunters only in Elk Area 6064 portion of GMU 638), 642 through 651, 652 (except for Elk Area 6014), 654, 658, 660, 667 through 684. | Nov. 2-13 | Nov. 1-12 | Nov. 7-18 | 3 pt. min. |
| | 501, 504, 663, Elk Areas 4601 and 6014 | Nov. 2-13 | Nov. 1-12 | Nov. 7-18 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless |
| | ((407,)) 564, 666 | Nov. 2-13 | Nov. 1-12 | Nov. 7-18 | Any elk |
| | 454 | Nov. 2-13 | Nov. 1-12 | Nov. 7-18 | Any bull |
Archery General Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.
Tag Required: A valid archery elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: Bow and arrow only, as defined under WAC 220-414-070.
Special Notes: Archery tag holders can hunt only during archery seasons and must hunt with archery equipment (WAC 220-414-070). Archery elk hunters may apply for special bull permits. Please see permit table for tag eligibility for all elk permits.
Hunt Area | Elk Tag Area | Game Management Units (GMUs) | 2024 Dates | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | Legal Elk |
Early Archery General Elk Seasons |
Eastern Washington | EA | 101 through 142, 204, 243, 247, 249, 250, 272, 278, 284, 290, 373, 379, 381, 382, 388 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | Any elk |
| | 154, 162, 166, 169, 172, 175, 186, 251, 328, 329, 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | Spike bull |
| | 145, 149, Elk Area 1054, 163, 178, 181, 334, 335, 371 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | Spike bull or antlerless |
| | Master Hunters Only: 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Aug. 1-31 | Aug. 1-31 | Aug. 1-31 | Antlerless only |
Western Washington | WA | ((407,)) 454, 564, 666, 684, Elk Area 6014 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | Any elk |
| | Elk Area 4601, 501 through 505, 554, 568, 574, 578, Elk Area 6061, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 654, 660, 663, 667 through 673, 681, 699 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless |
| | 407, 448, 460, 466, 506 through 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550, 560, 572, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except Master Hunters only in Elk Area 6064), 642 through 651, 658 | Sept. 7-19 | Sept. 6-18 | Sept. 12-24 | 3 pt. min. |
Late Archery General Elk Seasons |
Eastern Washington | EA | 101, 105, 108, 117, ((121,)) 204 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Any bull |
| | 121, 124, 127, 373, 382, 388 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Any elk |
| | 178 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless only |
| | 163 | Dec. 9, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025 | Dec. 9, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026 | Dec. 9, 2026 - Jan. 20, 2027 | Antlerless only |
| | 203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 379, 381. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Oct. 26 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 15 | Any elk |
| | Master Hunters Only: Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Aug. 1, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025 | Aug. 1, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 - Jan. 20, 2027 | Antlerless only |
| | Master Hunters Only: 127 through 142 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Antlerless only |
| | 334, 335 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Spike bull or antlerless |
| | 249, 251, 336, 342, 346, 352, 364, Elk Area 3681 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Spike bull |
Western Washington | WA | Elk Area 4601, 503, 505, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 663, 667, 672, 681, and 699. Master hunters only in Elk Area 6064 portion of GMU 638 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless |
| | ((407 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Any elk)) |
| | 454, 564, 666, Elk Area 6014 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Any elk |
| | 407, 448, 506, 530, 603, 612, 615, 638 (except for Elk Area 6064), 648 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. |
Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.
Tag Required: A valid muzzleloader elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: Muzzleloader, as defined under WAC 220-414-060, crossbow equipment (WAC 220-414-100), or archery equipment, as defined under WAC 220-414-070.
Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during the muzzleloader seasons. Only hunters with tags identified in the Special Elk Permits tables may apply for special elk permits.
Hunt Area | Elk Tag Area | Game Management Units (GMUs) | 2024 Dates | 2025 Dates | 2026 Dates | Legal Elk |
Early Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons |
Eastern Washington | EM | 101 through 121, 204, 247 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | Any bull |
| | 124 through 142, 245, 250, 272, 278, 284, 290, 379 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | Any elk |
| | 145, 149, 154, 162, 163, 166, 172, 175, 178, 181, 249, 336 through 342, 352 through 368 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | Spike bull |
| | 251, 328, 329, 334, 335, Elk Area 2051 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | True spike bull |
| | Master Hunters Only: 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Aug. 1-31 | Aug. 1-31 | Aug. 1-31 | Antlerless only |
Western Washington | WM | ((407,)) 454, 564, 666, 684 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | Any elk |
| | 407, 448, 460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 602, 603, 607, 612, 615, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except for Elk Area 6064), 642, 648, 660, 672, 673, 681 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | 3 pt. min. |
| | 501, 503, 504, 505, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), Elk Area 6014, 654, 663, 667, Elk Area 4601 | Oct. 5-11 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 3-9 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless |
Late Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons |
Eastern Washington | EM | 130 through 142 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | Any elk |
| | 203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Oct. 26 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 | Oct. 31 - Nov. 15 | Any elk |
| | Master Hunters Only: Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink. | Aug. 1, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025 | Aug. 1, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026 | Aug. 1, 2026 - Jan. 20, 2027 | Antlerless only |
| | Master Hunters Only: 127 through 142 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Antlerless only |
Western Washington | WM | 407 | Dec. 16-31 | Dec. 16-31 | Dec. 16-31 | ((Any elk)) 3 pt. min. |
Elk Area 4601, 501, 503, 504, 505, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 667 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 8 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless |
| | 454, 564, 666, 684, Elk Area 6014 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | Any elk |
| | 568, 574, 578 | Nov. 27-30 | Nov. 26-30 | Nov. 25-30 | 3 pt. min. |
| | 448, 601, 618, 651, 658 | Nov. 27 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Nov. 25 - Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. |
OTS-6095.3
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 24-11-029, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24)
WAC 220-415-060((2024))2025 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 | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 7 and Nov. 9-28))Sept. 27 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 8-27 | Any bull | Elk Area 1015 | 1 |
Prescott | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 149 | ((3))5 |
Blue Creek | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-26))Sept. 22-25 | Any bull | GMU 154 | 1 |
Blue Creek | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 154 | 6 |
Watershed | EA, EF, EM | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 157 | 15 |
Dayton | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 162, 163 | ((2))1 |
Tucannon | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 166 | 2 |
Wenaha West | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | Elk Area 1008 | ((5))6 |
Wenaha East | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | Elk Area 1009 | 5 |
Mountain View | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 172 | 5 |
Lick Creek | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 175 | 1 |
Peola | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-26))Sept. 22-25 | Any bull | GMUs 178, 145 | 1 |
Peola | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMUs 178, 145 | 1 |
Couse | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 181 | ((5))8 |
Couse | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-26))Sept. 22-25 | Any bull | GMU 181; Private Lands Only | 3 |
Mission | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 251 | 2 |
Colockum | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMUs 328, 329, 334 | 1 |
Colockum | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMUs 328, 329, 334 | 21 |
Teanaway | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 335 | 2 |
Peaches Ridge | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMUs 336, 346 | 2 |
Observatory | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 340, 342 | 2 |
Little Naches | EF | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))Sept. 22 - Oct. 5 | Any bull | GMU 346 | 3 |
Goose Prairie | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMUs 352, 356 | 2 |
Bethel | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 360 | 2 |
Rimrock | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 364 | 2 |
Cowiche | EF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 368 | 2 |
((Alkali | EF | Any | Oct. 12-29 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 371 | 36 |
Nooksack | WF | Any | Oct. 15 - Nov. 5 | Any bull | GMU 418 | 13)) |
Green River | WF, WA, WM | Any | ((Oct. 19-25))Oct. 25-29 | Any bull | GMU 485 | ((8))4 |
Wahkiakum | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMUs 506, 530 | 1 |
South Rainier | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMUs 510, 513 | 3 |
Packwood | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 516 | 3 |
Winston | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 520 | 1 |
Coweeman | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 550 | 1 |
Toutle | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27 and Nov. 2-13))Sept. 22-26 and Nov. 1-12 | Any bull | GMU 556 | 2 |
Toutle | WF | Any | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Any bull | GMU 556 | ((26))30 |
Lewis River | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 560 | 2 |
Siouxon | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 572 | 2 |
Upper Smith Creek | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | Elk Area 5064 | 1 |
Mount Whittier | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | Elk Area 5065 | 1 |
Norway Pass | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | Elk Area 5066 | 2 |
Mudflow | WF | Any | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Any bull | Elk Area 5099 | 7 |
Peninsula | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | 3 pt. min. | GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615 | 4 |
Matheny | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 618 | 1 |
Quinault | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 638 | 3 |
Wynoochee | WF | Any | ((Sept. 23-27))Sept. 22-26 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 648 | 1 |
White River | WF | Any | ((Sept. 21-25))Sept. 22-26 | Any bull | GMU 653 | 2 |
Prescott | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 149 | 1 |
Blue Creek | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 154 | 2 |
Dayton | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMUs 162, 163 | 1 |
Tucannon | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 166 | 1 |
Wenaha West | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | Elk Area 1008 | ((3))2 |
Wenaha East | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | Elk Area 1009 | ((1))2 |
Mountain View | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 172 | 3 |
Lick Creek | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 175 | ((1))3 |
Peola | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMUs 178, 145 | 1 |
Couse | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 181 | ((5))2 |
Colockum | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMUs 328, 329, 334 | 12 |
Teanaway | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 335 | ((2))4 |
Peaches Ridge | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMUs 336, 346 | 6 |
Observatory | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 340, 342 | ((9))7 |
Goose Prairie | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMUs 352, 356 | ((4))2 |
Bethel | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 360 | ((8))7 |
Rimrock | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 364 | ((14))12 |
Cowiche | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 368 | ((3))2 |
((Alkali | EA | Any | Sept. 1-21 | Any elk | GMUs 334, 371 | 18 |
Nooksack | WA | Any | Sept. 1-22 | Any bull | GMU 418 | 8)) |
Toutle | WA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19 and Dec. 1-15))Sept. 6-18 and Dec. 1-15 | Any bull | GMU 556 | ((14))17 |
((Upper Smith Creek | WA | Any | Sept. 5-11 | Any bull | Elk Area 5064 | 1)) |
Norway Pass | WA | Any | ((Sept. 5-11))Sept. 4-10 | Any bull | Elk Area 5066 | 2 |
Mudflow | WA | Any | ((Sept. 7-13 and Nov. 16-19))Sept. 6-12 and Nov. 15-18 | Any bull | Elk Area 5099 | 7 |
Peninsula | WA | Any | ((Sept. 1-19))Sept. 1-18 | 3 pt. min. | GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615 | 2 |
White River | WA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15))Sept. 6-18 and Dec. 1-15 | Any bull | GMU 653 | ((20))25 |
Prescott | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | GMU 149 | 1 |
Blue Creek | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | GMU 154 | 1 |
Dayton | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | GMU 162, 163 | 1 |
Tucannon | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | GMU 166 | 1 |
Wenaha West | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | Elk Area 1008 | 1 |
Wenaha East | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | Elk Area 1009 | 1 |
Mountain View | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | GMU 172 | ((3))2 |
Lick Creek | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | GMU 175 | 1 |
Peola | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | GMUs 178, 145 | 1 |
Couse | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 29 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | GMU 181 | ((5))1 |
Mission | EM | Any | ((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 | Any bull | GMU 251 | 2 |
Colockum | EM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 4))Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 | Any bull | GMUs 328, 329, 334 | 10 |
Teanaway | EM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 4))Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 | Any bull | GMU 335 | ((2))1 |
Peaches Ridge | EM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 4))Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 | Any bull | GMUs 336, 346 | 4 |
Observatory | EM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 4))Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 340, 342 | ((8))6 |
Goose Prairie | EM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 4))Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 | Any bull | GMUs 352, 356 | 1 |
Bethel | EM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 4))Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 | Any bull | GMU 360 | 2 |
Rimrock | EM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 4))Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 | Any bull | GMU 364 | ((6))4 |
Cowiche | EM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 4))Sept. 27 - Oct. 3 | Any bull | GMU 368 | ((3))2 |
((Alkali | EM | Any | Sept. 22 - Oct. 12 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 371 | 9 |
Nooksack | WM | Any | Sept. 23 - Oct. 14 | Any bull | GMU 418 | 8)) |
Toutle | WM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Any bull | GMU 556 | ((9))10 |
Upper Smith Creek | WM | Any | Sept. 13-19 | Any bull | Elk Area 5064 | 1 |
Mount Whittier | WM | Any | ((Sept. 14-20))Sept. 13-19 | Any bull | Elk Area 5065 | 1 |
Norway Pass | WM | Any | ((Sept. 14-20))Sept. 13-19 | Any bull | Elk Area 5066 | 2 |
Mudflow | WM | Any | ((Oct. 5-15))Oct. 4-14 | Any bull | Elk Area 5099 | 7 |
Peninsula | WM | Any | ((Oct. 1-11))Oct. 1-10 | 3 pt. min. | GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615 | 2 |
White River | WM | Any | Sept. 13-19 | Any bull | GMU 653 | 2 |
Bulls | | | | | | |
Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits |
Turnbull | EF | Any | ((Dec. 3-8))Dec. 2-7 | Spike bull only | Elk Area 1015 | 1 |
Grande Ronde | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 186 | 1 |
Mission | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 251 | 2 |
Peshastin | EF | Any | ((Feb. 8-17, 2025))Feb. 8-17, 2026 | Any bull | Elk Area 2033 | 4 |
Teanaway | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 335 | 5 |
Peaches Ridge | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMUs 336, 346 | ((18))14 |
Observatory | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 340, 342 | ((16))12 |
Goose Prairie | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMUs 352, 356 | ((8))5 |
Bethel | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 360 | 9 |
Rimrock | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 364 | ((29))23 |
Cowiche | EF | Any | ((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMU 368 | ((5))6 |
Alkali | EF | Any | Oct. 11-28 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 371 | 48 |
Nooksack | WF | Any | Oct. 15 - Nov. 5 | Any bull | GMU 418 | 13 |
Sauk | WF | Any | Oct. 5 - Nov. 3 | Any bull | GMU 437 | 6 |
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. 1-17))Nov. 1-16 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 | ((7))4 |
Skokomish | WF | Any | ((Nov. 1-17))Nov. 1-16 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 636 | ((6))5 |
White River | WF | Any | Oct. 12 - Nov. 6 | Any bull | GMU 653 | ((48))54 |
Turnbull | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Spike bull only | Elk Area 1015 | 1 |
Grande Ronde | EA | Any | ((Sept. 2-19))Sept. 1-18 | Any bull | GMU 186 | 1 |
Alkali | EA | Any | Sept. 1-21 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 371 | 24 |
Nooksack | WA | Any | Sept. 1-22 | Any bull | GMU 418 | 8 |
Sauk | WA | Any | Sept. 1-22, ((2024))2025; and Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, ((2024))2025; and Jan. 1-7, ((2025))2026 | Any bull | GMU 437 | 9 |
Upper Smith Creek | WA | Any | Oct. 1-7 | Any bull | Elk Area 5064 | ((2))1 |
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. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 560 | 5 |
Siouxon | WA | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 572 | 5 |
Olympic | WA | Any | Sept. ((1-19))1-18 and Dec. 1-15 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 621, EXCEPT Elk Area 6071 | ((4))2 |
Skokomish | WA | Any | Sept. ((1-19))1-18 and Dec. 1-15 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 636 | ((5))7 |
Turnbull | EM | Any | ((Nov. 23-28))Nov. 22-27 | Spike bull only | Elk Area 1015 | 1 |
Grande Ronde | EM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Any bull | GMU 186 | 1 |
Alkali | EM | Any | Sept. 21 - Oct. 11 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 371 | 12 |
Nooksack | WM | Any | Sept. 23 - Oct. 14 | Any bull | GMU 418 | 8 |
Sauk | WM | Any | Sept. 23 - Oct. 4, ((2024))2025; and Dec. 3-11, ((2024))2025; and Jan. 8-19, ((2025))2026 | Any bull | GMU 437 | 6 |
Upper Smith Creek | WM | Any | Oct. 9-15 | Any bull | Elk Area 5064 | ((2))1 |
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. 27 - Dec. 15))Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 554 | 5 |
Olympic | WM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))Sept. 27 - Oct. 10 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 | ((3))2 |
Skokomish | WM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))Sept. 27 - Oct. 10 | 3 pt. min. | GMU 636 | 1 |
White River | WM | Any | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))Sept. 27 - Oct. 10 | Any bull | GMU 653 | ((9))10 |
Antlerless Elk | | | | | |
Hunt Name | Weapon/Tag | Hunters | Hunt Dates | Special Restrictions | Boundary | Permits |
North Half | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMUs 101, 105, 204 | 10 |
Douglas | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 108 | 5 |
Aladdin | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 111 | 10 |
Selkirk | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 113 | 10 |
49 Degrees North | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 117 | 10 |
Huckleberry | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 121 | ((10))20 |
Fruitland | EF, EM, EA | Any | Jan. 1 - Feb. 15 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1021 | 20 |
Turnbull | EF | Any | ((Nov. 9-14))Nov. 8-13 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 5 |
Turnbull | EF | Any | ((Dec. 3-8))Dec. 2-7 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 5 |
Mayview-Peola | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 178 | 10 |
Prescott | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 149 | 20 |
Blue Creek | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 5 |
Marengo | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 163 | 5 |
Mountain View | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1013 | 5 |
Couse | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1081 | 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, 2023 - Feb. 8, 2024))Dec. 15, 2025 - Feb. 8, 2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2033 | 20 |
Colockum | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMUs 328, 329 | 50 |
West Bar | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 330 | 5 |
Teanaway | EF | Any | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 335 | 25 |
Taneum | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 336 | 180 |
Manastash | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 340 | 130 |
Umtanum | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 342, 346 | 125 |
Little Naches | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 346 | 125 |
Nile | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 352 | 10 |
Bumping | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 356 | 15 |
Bethel | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 360 | 10 |
Rimrock | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 364 | 145 |
Cowiche | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 368 | 80 |
Alkali A | EF | Any | ((Oct. 12-29))Oct. 11-28 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 45 |
Alkali B | EF | Any | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 22))Oct. 29 - Nov. 21 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 45 |
Alkali C | EF | Any | Jan. 1-31, 2026 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 50 |
Mossyrock | WF | Any | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 505 | 20 |
Willapa Hills | WF | Any | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 506 | 35 |
Ryderwood | WF | Any | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 30 |
Washougal | WF | Any | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 5 |
Wind River | WF | Any | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 574 | 5 |
West Klickitat | WF | Any | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 578 | 5 |
Mallis | WF | Any | Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6010 | 10 |
Mallis | WF | Any | Jan. 1-20, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6010 | 20 |
Puyallup | WF | Any | Jan. 1-20, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6014 | 10 |
Puyallup | WF | Any | Jan. 21 - Feb. 10, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6014 | 10 |
Puyallup | WF | Any | Feb. 11-28, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6014 | 10 |
Joyce | WF | Any | Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6030 | 5 |
Williams Creek | WF | Any | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 673 | ((25))10 |
Long Beach | WF | Any | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 684 | 4 |
Turnbull | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 11 |
Blue Creek | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 5 |
Malaga | EA | Any | Aug. 29 - Sept. 4 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 20 |
Colockum | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Antlerless | GMUs 328, 329 | 75 |
Colockum | EA | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 7 | Antlerless | GMU 328 | 20 |
Taneum Early | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Antlerless | GMU 336 | 100 |
Taneum Late | EA | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 7 | Antlerless | GMU 336 | 100 |
Manastash | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Antlerless | GMU 340 | 140 |
Umtanum | EA | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 7 | Antlerless | GMU 342 | 175 |
Nile Early | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Antlerless | GMU 352 | 30 |
Nile Late | EA | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 7 | Antlerless | GMU 352 | 30 |
Bumping | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Antlerless | GMU 356 | 50 |
Rimrock | EA | Any | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Antlerless | GMU 364 | 100 |
Cowiche | EA | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 7 | Antlerless | Elk Area 3681 | 100 |
Willapa Hills | WA | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 15))Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 506 | 60 |
Ryderwood | WA | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 15))Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 50 |
Wynoochee | WA | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 15))Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 40 |
North Half | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMUs 101, 105, 204 | 10 |
Douglas | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 108 | 5 |
Aladdin | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 111 | 10 |
Selkirk | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 113 | 10 |
49 Degrees North | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 117 | 20 |
Huckleberry | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 121 | ((10))20 |
Turnbull | EM | Any | ((Nov. 23-28))Nov. 22-27 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 8 |
Turnbull | EM | Any | ((Dec. 10-15))Dec. 9-14 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 8 |
Blue Creek | EM | Any | ((Dec. 9, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025))Dec. 8, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1054 | ((15))5 |
((Mountain View | EM | Any | Oct. 5-11 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1013 | 5)) |
Mayview-Peola | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 178 | 5 |
Couse | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1081 | 5 |
Couse | EM | Any | ((Dec. 1, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025))Nov. 30, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1081 and Elk Area 1075 | 20 |
Malaga | EM | Any | Oct. 2-8 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 45 |
Colockum | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMUs 328, 329 | 35 |
Teanaway | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 335 | 20 |
Taneum | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 336 | 100 |
Manastash | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 340 | 100 |
Umtanum | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 342 | 85 |
Nile | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 352 | 10 |
Bumping | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 356 | 10 |
Bethel | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 360 | 10 |
Cowiche | EM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 368 | 60 |
Alkali A | EM | Any | ((Sept. 22 - Oct. 11))Sept. 21 - Oct. 10 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 45 |
Alkali B | EM | Any | Dec. 1-15 | Antlerless | GMU 371 | 50 |
Willapa Hills | WM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 506 | 20 |
Ryderwood | WM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 15 |
Yale | WM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | GMU 554 | 3 |
Yale | WM | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 15))Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 554 | 3 |
Washougal | WM | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 5 |
Wind River | WM | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 574 | 5 |
West Klickitat | WM | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 8 | Antlerless | GMU 578 | 25 |
Mallis | WM | Any | ((Oct. 5-11))Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6010 | 10 |
Mashel | WM | Any | Jan. 1-15, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6054 | 20 |
North River | WM | Any | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 15))Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | ((25))15 |
Forks | WF, WM, WA | Any | Jan. 1-31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6612 | ((20))10* |
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. 16-21))Nov. 15-20 | Spike bull or antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 6 |
Aladdin | EF | Youth | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 111 | 5 |
Selkirk | EF | Youth | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 113 | 5 |
49 Degrees North | EF | Youth | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 117 | 5 |
Huckleberry | EF | Youth | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 121 | 15 |
Mayview-Peola | EF | Youth | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMUs 145, 178 | 3 |
Blue Creek | EF | Youth | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | ((3))5 |
Couse | EF | Youth | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1081 | 3 |
Malaga | EF | Youth | Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 10 |
Yakima North | EF | Youth | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 10))Oct. 29 - Nov. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 35 |
Yakima Central | EF | Youth | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 10))Oct. 29 - Nov. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 352, 356, 360 | 5 |
Yakima South | EF | Youth | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 10))Oct. 29 - Nov. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 25 |
Alkali | EF | Youth | ((Dec. 16, 2024 - Jan. 21, 2025))Dec. 16, 2025 - Jan. 21, 2026 | ((Antlerless))Any elk | GMU 371 | 20 |
Yakima Early | EA | Youth | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 | 55 |
Yakima Late | EA | Youth | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 7 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 342, 368 | 40 |
Yakima North | EM | Youth | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))Sept. 27 - Oct. 10 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 25 |
Yakima Central | EM | Youth | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))Sept. 27 - Oct. 10 | Antlerless | GMUs 352, 356, 360 | 10 |
Yakima South | EM | Youth | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))Sept. 27 - Oct. 10 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 15 |
Alkali | EM | Youth | ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 15))Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 | ((Antlerless))Any elk | GMU 371 | 10 |
Sauk | WF, WM, WA | Youth | Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31 | ((Antlerless))Any elk | GMU 437 | 5 |
Green River | WF, WM, WA | Youth | ((Oct. 19-25))Oct. 25-29 | Any bull | GMU 485 | 2 |
Mudflow | WF, WM, WA | Youth | ((Nov. 21-30))Nov. 20-30 | Any bull | Elk Area 5099 | 5 |
Lewis River | WF | Youth | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 560 | 5 |
Wind River | WF | Youth | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 574 | 5 |
West Klickitat | WF | Youth | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 578 | 10 |
Region 5 West | WF, WM, WA | Youth | Aug. 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 5 | 10HC |
Region 5 East | EF, EM, EA | Youth | Aug. 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in GMUs 382 and 388 | 5HC |
Peninsula | WF | Youth | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 | 4 |
Clearwater | WF | Youth | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 615 | 5 |
Matheny | WF | Youth | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 618 | 5 |
Wynoochee | WF | Youth | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 648 | 10 |
North River | WF | Youth | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 658 | 6 |
Williams Creek | WF | Youth | ((Nov. 2-13))Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 673 | ((10))5 |
Mallis | WF | Youth | Dec. 16, ((2024))2025 - Jan. 20, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6010 | 10 |
Peninsula | WA | Youth | Sept. ((7-19))6-18 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 | 2 |
Peninsula | WM | Youth | Oct. ((5-11))4-10 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 | 2 |
Forks | WF, WM, WA | Youth | ((Dec. 16, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025))Dec. 16, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6612 | ((10))5* |
Region 6 | WF | Youth | Aug. 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | 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. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMUs 113, 117 | 10 |
Prescott | EF | 65+ | ((Oct. 28 - Nov. 5))Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 149 | 3 |
Blue Creek | EF | 65+ | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 1 |
Marengo | EF | 65+ | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 163 | 1 |
Peola-Mayview | EF | 65+ | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | ((GMU 178, 145))GMU 145, 178 | 2 |
Malaga | EF | 65+ | Nov. 1-12 | Antlerless | Elk Area 2032 | 10 |
Yakima North | EF | 65+ | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 10))Oct. 29 - Nov. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 10 |
Yakima Central | EF | 65+ | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 10))Oct. 29 - Nov. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 352, 356, 360 | 5 |
Yakima South | EF | 65+ | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 10))Oct. 29 - Nov. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 5 |
Alkali | EF | 65+ | ((Oct. 12-29))Oct. 11-28 | ((Antlerless))Any elk | GMU 371 | 10 |
Yakima Early | EA | 65+ | ((Sept. 7-19))Sept. 6-18 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 | 15 |
Yakima Late | EA | 65+ | ((Nov. 27 - Dec. 8))Nov. 26 - Dec. 7 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 342, 368 | 10 |
Yakima North | EM | 65+ | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))Sept. 27 - Oct. 10 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 5 |
Yakima Central | EM | 65+ | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))Sept. 27 - Oct. 10 | Antlerless | GMUs 352, 356, 360 | 5 |
Ryderwood | WF | 65+ | Nov. ((2-13))1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 530 | 5 |
Willapa Hills | WF | 65+ | Nov. ((2-13))1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 506 | 5 |
Sauk | WF, WM, WA | 65+ | Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31 | ((Antlerless))Any elk | GMU 437 | 5 |
Peninsula | WF | 65+ | Nov. ((2-13))1-12 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 | 3 |
Hanaford | WF, WM, WA | 65+ | Jan. 1-15, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6069 | 5 |
Hanaford | WF, WM, WA | 65+ | Jan. 16-31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Elk Area 6069 | 5 |
Peninsula | WA | 65+ | Sept. ((7-19))6-18 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 | 1 |
Peninsula | WM | 65+ | Oct. ((5-11))4-10 | 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. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMUs 113, 117 | 4 |
Huckleberry | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 and Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | GMU 121 | 5 |
Turnbull | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. ((2-7))1-6 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 5 |
Prescott | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | ((Oct. 28 - Nov. 5))Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 | Antlerless | GMU 149 | 3 |
Blue Creek | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 154 | 1 |
Marengo | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | GMU 163 | 1 |
Peola-Mayview | EF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Antlerless | ((GMU 178, 145))GMU 145, 178 | 1 |
Observatory | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | ((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 | Any bull | GMUs 334, 340, 342 | 1 |
Little Naches | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | 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 | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 9))Oct. 29 - Nov. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346 | 15 |
Yakima Central | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 9))Oct. 29 - Nov. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 352, 356, 360 | 5 |
Yakima South | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 9))Oct. 19 - Nov. 9 | Antlerless | GMUs 364, 368 | 5 |
Alkali | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. ((12-29))11-28 | Any elk | GMUs 334, 371 | 5 |
Corral Canyon | EF, EM, EA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | ((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 | Any elk | Elk Area 3721 | 2 |
Sauk | WF, WM, WA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31 | ((Antlerless))Any elk | GMU 437 | 5 |
Mudflow | WF, WM, WA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Sept. ((19-25))18-24 | Any bull | Elk Area 5099 | 5 |
Washougal | WF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Nov. ((2-13))1-12 | Antlerless | GMU 568 | 5 |
Peninsula | WF | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Nov. ((2-13))1-12 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 | 3 |
Peninsula | WM | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Oct. ((5-11))4-10 | Antlerless | GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615 | 1 |
Peninsula | WA | Hunters w/ Disabilities | Sept. ((7-19))6-18 | 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. ((17-31))16-31 | Antlerless | Elk Area 1015 | 5 |
Region 1 | EF, EA, EM/ 2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Aug. 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Region 1 | 20HC |
Region 2 | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Aug. 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 2 | 10HC |
Region 3 | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Aug. 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 3 | 20HC |
Rattlesnake Hills | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Aug. 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | 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, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Whatcom and Skagit counties | ((13))5HC |
Region 4 South | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | July 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in King and Snohomish counties | 10HC |
Region 5 | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Aug. 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 5 | 30HC |
Long Beach | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | July 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | GMU 684 | 5 |
Region 6 | WF, WA, WM/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | July 1, ((2024))2025 - Mar. 31, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | Designated Areas in Region 6 | 20HC |
Region 5 Northwest—Hoof Disease | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Dec. 1, ((2024))2025 - Feb. 28, ((2025))2026 | 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, ((2024))2025 - Feb. 28, ((2025))2026 | Antlerless | GMUs 554, 560, 564, 568, 572, 574, 578, 388, 382 | 10** |
JBH Hoof Disease Antlerless | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless | Elk Area 5090 | 5HC** MZ Only |
Region 6 Willapa Hills—Hoof Disease | Any elk tag/2nd elk tag | Master Hunter elk tag required | Master Hunter | Dec. 1, ((2024))2025 - Feb. 28, ((2025))2026 | 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. |
MZ Only | Must use only muzzleloaders (variable power scopes are allowed). |
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 334, 336-371 | 1 |
Region 4 | Any elk | GMUs 454, 460, 466 | 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))2 |
South Rainier | Any Bull | GMUs 503, 510, 513, 516 | ((2))1 |
Willapa Hills | Any Bull | GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530, 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684 | ((5))2 |
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-6096.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 24-11-029, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24)
WAC 220-415-070((2024))2025 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 60 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 (see note) | 12 |
49 Degrees North A - Late | | Nov. 1-30 | GMU 117 (see note) | 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 (see note) | 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 (see note) | 1 |
Huckleberry V | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 121 | 2 |
Disabled hunter - Antlerless |
49 Degrees North D | | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | GMU 117 (see note) | 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-6097.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 24-11-029, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24)
WAC 220-415-120((2024))2025 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 |
Cleman Mountain | Oct. 1-31 | Sheep Unit 7 | Any Legal Weapon | 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 |
Lincoln Cliffs Whitestone Unit | Sept. 15-30 | Sheep Unit 20 Whitestone | Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon | 2 |
Chelan Butte | Sept. 15 - Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 18 | Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon | 1 |
Swakane | Oct. 11-31 | Sheep Unit 14 | Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon | 2 |
Youth |
Hunters with Disabilities |
Chelan Butte A | Oct. 11-31 | Sheep Unit 18 | Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon | 2 |
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: 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: 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-6098.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 24-11-029, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24)
WAC 220-415-130((2024))2025 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 | | | |
Naches Pass (3-6) | Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 |
((Bumping River (3-7) | 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) | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 |
Goat Rocks East (5-5) | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 |
Mt. Margaret Backcountry (5-6) | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 |
Mt. St. Helens South (5-7) | Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 | Any Legal Weapon | 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-6104.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 24-11-029, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24)
WAC 220-416-060((2024-2025))2025-2026 Waterfowl and 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. ((12-20, 2024))11-19, 2025, and Oct. ((23, 2024 - Jan. 26, 2025))22, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026; except scaup season closed Oct. ((12 - Nov. 1, 2024))11 - Oct. 31, 2025.
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. ((21, 2024))20, 2025, and ((Feb. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026, in Western Washington (West Zone); Sept. ((28, 2024))27, 2025, and ((Feb. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026, 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. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026, 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))3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, and 2 redhead statewide; and to include not more than ((2))3 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, and ((2))3 goldeneye in Western Washington.
Possession Limit for Regular Season: 21 ducks, to include not more than 6 hen mallard, ((3))9 pintail, 6 scaup, 6 canvasback, and 6 redhead statewide; and to include not more than ((6))9 scoter, 6 long-tailed duck, and ((6))9 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, except through a limited number of issued permits. The number of available harlequin duck special permits for the ((2024-2025))2025-2026 season is ((38))52.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SEA DUCKS
Hunters must physically possess a special ((2024-2025))2025-2026 paper or electronic hunting authorization and harvest record card for sea ducks when hunting scoter, long-tailed duck, and goldeneye in Western Washington. Immediately after taking a sea duck into possession, hunters must record all required information on the harvest record card. Hunters required to physically possess a paper harvest record card must enter all required information in ink. Hunters required to physically possess an electronic harvest record card must enter all required information through the licensing mobile application.
HARLEQUIN DUCK SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS
To apply for a harlequin duck permit, each applicant must have a valid Washington state small game hunting license, migratory bird permit, and migratory bird authorization.
Persons who are successfully drawn for a harlequin duck permit must obtain the harlequin duck permit mandatory harvest report card to legally harvest a harlequin duck.
Persons who are successfully drawn for a harlequin duck permit and obtain the harlequin duck permit harvest report card, are allowed a one-season limit on harlequin duck during approved duck season hunting dates in Washington state.
Persons who have previously been selected for a harlequin duck permit are ineligible to apply for a subsequent harlequin duck permit for three seasons following the selected license year.
Incomplete, ineligible, or inaccurate applications will not be accepted or entered into the drawing.
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)
Canada goose season dates and bag limits include all subspecies of Canada geese and cackling geese.
White goose season dates and bag limits include lesser snow geese, Ross' geese, and blue phase variants of these species.
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. ((21, 2024))20, 2025, and ((Feb. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026, in Western Washington (West Zone); Sept. ((28, 2024))27, 2025, and ((Feb. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026, 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. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026, 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))Jan. 31, 2026 date: ((4))3 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))2 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. ((7-12, 2024))6-14, 2025.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.
Regular Season
Oct. ((12 - Dec. 1))11 - Nov. 30, and Dec. ((14, 2024 - Jan. 26, 2025))13, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026, for Canada and white-fronted geese (except brant).
Oct. ((12 - Dec. 1))11 - Nov. 30, 2025, and Dec. ((14, 2024 - Jan. 26, 2025))13, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026, and Feb. ((8-18, 2025))7-15, 2026, for snow, Ross', and blue geese (collectively referred to as white geese). During Feb. ((8-18, 2025))7-15, 2026, 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))3 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 10 white-fronted geese, and ((10))6 white geese (snow, Ross', blue phase). During Feb. ((8-18, 2025))7-15, 2026: ((20))10 white geese.
Possession Limit: ((12))9 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 30 white-fronted geese, and ((30))18 white geese (snow, Ross', blue phase). During Feb. ((8-18, 2025))7-15, 2026: ((60))30 white geese.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SNOW GEESE
Hunters must physically possess a special ((2024-2025))2025-2026 paper or electronic migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for snow geese when hunting snow, Ross', and blue geese in Goose Management Area 1. Immediately after taking a snow, Ross', or blue goose into possession, hunters must record all required information on the harvest record card. Hunters required to physically possess a paper harvest record card must enter all required information in ink. Hunters required to physically possess an electronic harvest record card must enter all required information through the licensing mobile application.
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 maintained portion of a public highway or roadway on Fir Island in Skagit County or to discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunting snow geese within 100 feet of any maintained portion of a public highway or roadway 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 maintained portion of a public highway or roadway on Fir Island in Skagit County or discharging a firearm within 100 feet of any maintained portion of a public highway or roadway 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. ((7-15, 2024))6-14, 2025.
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. 12-27, 2024)); Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Oct. ((30 - Dec. 1, 2024))11 - Nov. 30, 2025, and Dec. ((18, 2024 - Jan. 19, 2025, and Feb. 8-19, 2025. During Feb. 8-19, 2025, 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))20, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026.
Bag Limits for Goose Management Area 2 - Coast:
Daily Bag Limit: ((3))2 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))6 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. ((7-15, 2024))6-14, 2025.
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. 12-27, 2024)); Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Oct. 11-26, 2025, Nov. ((20, 2024 - Jan. 12, 2025))26, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026, and Feb. ((8 - Mar. 5, 2025))7-15, 2026. During Feb. ((8 - Mar. 5, 2025))7-15, 2026, 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. ((12-27, 2024))11-26, 2025, and Nov. ((20, 2024 - Jan. 11, 2025))26, 2025 - Jan. 10, 2026.
Bag Limits for Goose Management Area 2 - Inland:
Daily Bag Limit: ((3))2 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))6 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 physically possess a valid special ((2024-2025))2025-2026 paper or electronic 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 ((2023-2024))2024-2025 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 all required information on the harvest record card. Hunters required to physically possess a paper harvest record card must enter all required information in ink. Hunters required to physically possess an electronic harvest record card must enter all required information through the licensing mobile application.
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. ((7-12, 2024))6-14, 2025.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.
Regular Season
Oct. ((12-24, 2024))11-19, 2025, and Nov. ((2, 2024 - Jan. 26, 2025))1, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026.
Daily Bag Limit: ((4))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: ((12))9 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. ((7-8, 2024))6-7, 2025.
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. ((12, 2024 - Jan. 19, 2025))11, 2025 - Jan. 18, 2026; additionally, to accommodate opportunity during recognized holiday periods, the ((2023-2024))2025-2026 season will include: Nov. 11, ((28, and 29, 2024))27, and 28, 2025; Dec. ((26, 27, 30, and 31, 2024))25, 26, 29, 30, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026; and every day Jan. ((20-26, 2025))19-25, 2026, for Canada geese and white-fronted geese.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only during Oct. ((12-20, 2024))11-26, 2025, and Nov. ((9, 2024 - Jan. 19, 2025))8, 2025 - Jan. 18, 2026; additionally, to accommodate opportunity during recognized holiday periods, the ((2022-2023))2025-2026 season will include: Nov. 11, ((28, and 29, 2024))27, and 28, 2025; Dec. ((26, 27, 30, and 31, 2024))25, 26, 29, and 30, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026; and every day Jan. ((20-26, 2025))19-25, 2026, and Feb. ((15 - Mar. 2, 2025))14-22, 2026, 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. ((12-28, 2024))11-27, 2025, and every day from Nov. ((2, 2024 - Jan. 26, 2025))1, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026.
Bag Limits for all Eastern Washington Goose Management Areas during regular seasons:
Daily Bag Limit: ((4))3 Canada geese, 10 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue). During Feb. ((15 - Mar. 2, 2025))14-22, 2026, in GMA4: 20 white geese.
Possession Limit: ((12))9 Canada geese, 30 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue). During Feb. ((15 - Mar. 2, 2025))11-22, 2026, 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 ((2024-2025))2025-2026 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 ((2024-2025))2025-2026 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. ((18, 22, and 25, 2025))17, 21, and 24, 2026, and during the ((Feb. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026, youth, veterans, and active military date.
If the ((2024-2025))2025-2026 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. ((11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, and 26, 2025))10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, and 25, 2026, and during the ((Feb. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026, youth, veterans, and active military date.
Open in Clallam and Whatcom counties only on the following dates: Jan. ((18, 22, and 25, 2025))17, 21, and 24, 2026.
Open in Pacific County only on the following dates: Jan. ((4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, and 26, 2025))3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 25, 2026, 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. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026. 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 physically possess a special ((2024-2025))2025-2026 paper or electronic migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for brant when hunting brant. Immediately after taking a brant into possession, hunters must record all required information on the harvest record card. Hunters required to physically possess a paper harvest record card must enter all required information in ink. Hunters required to physically possess an electronic harvest record card must enter all required information through the licensing mobile application.
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, ((2024))2025, statewide.
Daily Bag Limit: 15 mourning doves.
Possession Limit: 45 mourning doves.
BAND-TAILED PIGEON
Sept. 15-23, ((2024))2025, 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 physically possess a special ((2024-2025))2025-2026 paper or electronic migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for band-tailed pigeons when hunting band-tailed pigeons. Immediately after taking a band-tailed pigeon into possession, hunters must record all required information on the harvest record card. Hunters required to physically possess a paper harvest record card must enter all required information in ink. Hunters required to physically possess an electronic harvest record card must enter all required information through the licensing mobile application.
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. ((21, 2024))20, 2025, and ((Feb. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026, in Western Washington (West Zone).
Sept. ((28, 2024))27, 2025, and ((Feb. 1, 2025))Jan. 31, 2026, 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, ((2024))2025.
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.