(1) It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl and wild turkeys with the use or aid of live birds as decoys.
(2) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable under RCW
77.15.400, Unlawful hunting of wild birds—Violation of a rule requiring nontoxic shot—Penalty, unless waterfowl or wild turkey are taken in quantities constituting a first degree offense, which is a gross misdemeanor.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.013,
77.04.020,
77.04.055, and
77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-416-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.013,
77.04.055,
77.12.045, and
77.12.047. WSR 13-02-043 (Order 12-290), § 232-12-261, filed 12/21/12, effective 1/21/13. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.12.040. WSR 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-261, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-261, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-640.]