WSR 26-04-120
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Order 25-21—Filed February 3, 2026, 1:54 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 25-22-046 on October 29, 2025.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: This rule-making project involves changes to rules for the 2026 hunting season setting. The rules subject to amendment include WAC 220-220-080 Reduced rate combination deer hunting licenses, 220-220-090 Reduced rate combination elk general licenses, 220-400-040 Possession of dead wildlife, 220-410-030 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion three, 220-412-040 Washington raffle hunts, 220-412-060 Washington auction hunts, 220-412-090 Multi-season deer and elk tags, 220-415-030 2025 Deer special permits, 220-415-060 Elk special permits, 220-415-070 2025 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas, 220-415-120 2025 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas, 220-415-130 2025 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas, 220-416-060 2025-2026 Waterfowl and migratory gamebird seasons and regulations, and 220-416-080 Regulated access area restriction for waterfowl, coot, and snipe hunting.
Hearing Location(s): On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., virtual director hearing by Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89055719498. To register to verbally comment at the public hearing, sign up at https://engage.wdfw.wa.gov/r86556.
Date of Intended Adoption: On or after March 16, 2026.
Submit Written Comments to: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504, email 2026seasontsettingcr102@publicinput.com, fax 360-902-2162, https://publicinput.com/w11502, phone 855-925-2801, project code 7602, beginning February 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., by March 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Title VI/ADA compliance coordinator, phone 360-902-2349, TTY 1-800-833-6388 or 711, email Title6@dfw.wa.gov, http://wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, by March 4, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: WAC 220-220-080 Reduced rate combination deer hunting licenses: This proposed rule change creates a new section to clarify that hunter education instructors may purchase a second deer tag when drawn for a hunter education instructor incentive deer permit, and to discount this incentive deer combined license by 40 dollars to match the discount provided to master hunter second tags.
WAC 220-220-090 Reduced rate combination elk general licenses: This is a new section to clarify that hunter education instructors may purchase a second elk tag when drawn for a hunter education instructor incentive elk permit, and to discount this incentive elk combined license by 40 dollars to match the discount provided to master hunter second tags.
WAC 220-400-040 Possession of dead wildlife: This proposal would clarify that possession of naturally shed antlers of deer, elk, or moose is not prohibited unless the shed antlers were retrieved, collected, or possessed while trespassing on closed public lands or department-controlled lands. This proposal also clarifies the penalties for WAC violations.
WAC 220-410-030 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion three: This proposal adjusts unit descriptions for GMUs 342, 352, and 360 to reflect existing boundary conditions such as roads, etc. and current naming conventions. Specifically:
1.Remove references to SR 410 "as it existed prior to the 2009 landslide."
2.Replace reference to "Clover Springs Rd" with "Bethel Ridge Road."
3.Remove references to "New SR 410" and "South SR 410 detour."
WAC 220-412-040 Washington raffle hunts: This proposal updates WAC language for authorizing an organization to conduct a hunt raffle. Specifically, this proposal removes existing subsections (3), (4), and (6) through (9), and portions of subsection (2). This proposal adds a new section specifying that any raffle hunter must comply with all applicable hunting rules and regulations, consistent with existing language used in WAC 220-412-060 Washington auction hunts.
WAC 220-412-060 Washington auction hunts: This proposal adjusts WAC language for authorizing an organization to conduct a hunt auction. Specifically, this proposal removes existing subsections (3), (4), and (6) through (9), and portions of subsection (2).
WAC 220-412-090 Multi-season deer and elk tags: This proposal is meant to eliminate "chronic wasting disease (CWD) incentive" multiseason deer tags (100 total permits). The rule changes do not adjust the regularly offered multiseason deer tags and is specific to multiseason tags associated with the former WDFW voluntary CWD sampling program.
WAC 220-415-030 2025 Deer special permits: This proposal is meant to retain and/or adjust deer special permit opportunity in 2026. The anticipated effect of the rule change(s) is a continuation of hunting opportunity in accordance with WDFW's mandate under RCW 77.04.012.
WAC 220-415-060 Elk special permits: This proposal is meant to retain and/or adjust elk special permit opportunity in 2026. The anticipated effect of the rule change(s) is a continuation of hunting opportunity in accordance with WDFW's mandate under RCW 77.04.012.
WAC 220-415-070 2025 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas: This proposal is meant to retain and/or adjust moose special permit opportunity in 2026. The anticipated effect of the rule change(s) is a continuation of hunting opportunity in accordance with WDFW's mandate under RCW 77.04.012. The more specific changes are as follows:
1.Amend the WAC description from "2025" to "2026."
2.Change the single disabled hunter permit from Mt Spokane North (Moose Area 2) to Mt Spokane South (Moose Area 1); change the one youth permit from Mt Spokane South to Mt Spokane North.
WAC 220-415-120 2025 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas: This proposal is meant to retain and/or adjust bighorn sheep special permit opportunity in 2026. The anticipated effect of the rule change(s) is a continuation of hunting opportunity in accordance with WDFW's mandate under RCW 77.04.012. The more specific changes are as follows:
1.Amend the WAC description from "2025" to "2026."
2.Increase Cleman Mountain "Any Ram" from four to eight; and provide two Cleman Mountain juvenile ram hunt permits.
3.Create a Selah Butte "Any Ram" special hunt with a total of two permits.
4.Remove the Wenaha "Any Ram" special hunt.
5.Create a Swakane "Youth" category adult ewe special with a total of two permits.
6.Adjust the Sheep Unit 13 "Quilomene" description to remove reference to "Colockum Creek."
WAC 220-415-130 2025 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas: This proposal is meant to retain and/or adjust mountain goat special permit opportunity in 2026. The anticipated effect of the rule change(s) is a continuation of hunting opportunity in accordance with WDFW's mandate under RCW 77.04.012.
The single proposed change is:
1.Amend the WAC description from "2025" to "2026."
WAC 220-416-060 2025-2026 Waterfowl and migratory gamebird seasons and regulations: Migratory game bird seasons and regulations are developed based on cooperative management programs among states of the Pacific flyway and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), considering population status and other biological parameters. The rule establishes migratory game bird seasons and regulations to provide recreational opportunities, control waterfowl damage, and conserve the migratory game bird resources of Washington. The proposed changes include the following:
1.Adjust season dates relative to 2026-2027 calendar dates.
2.Decrease the white-fronted goose daily bag limit and associated possession limits during the regular goose season statewide, per federal framework.
WAC 220-416-080 Regulated access area restriction for waterfowl, coot, and snipe hunting: Add subsection (11) describing North Willapa regulated access area (that portion of the Johns River Wildlife Area - North Willapa Bay Unit located north of the Willapa River between Fleiss Creek and Camenzind Road in T14, R09, S16, 17, 21, and 22).
Reasons Supporting Proposal: WAC 220-220-080 Reduced rate combination deer hunting licenses: WDFW is proposing these changes to WAC 220-220-080 to clarify the licensing requirements for hunter education instructor permits. This proposal is consistent with RCW 77.32.155, which encourages nonmonetary incentives to promote instructor volunteer service. Hunter education instructors are volunteers that contribute over 20,000 hours annually and significantly benefit WDFW's mission.
WAC 220-220-090 Reduced rate combination elk general licenses: WDFW is proposing these changes to WAC 220-220-090 to clarify the licensing requirements for hunter education instructor permits, and to codify a discount for the license and tag purchase cost. This proposal is consistent with RCW 77.32.155, which encourages nonmonetary incentives to promote instructor volunteer service. Hunter education instructors are volunteers that contribute over 20,000 hours annually and significantly benefit WDFW's mission.
WAC 220-400-040 Possession of dead wildlife: The proposed rule change is intended to remove the incentive to profit from the collection of shed antlers and to better protect closed habitat for deer, elk, and moose. Under current rules, only closure violations (trespass) are cited, and violators are allowed to keep the antlers they collected, making the financial reward greater than the penalty. Because the collection of shed deer and elk antlers can be worth significant money, this popular activity has become a growing issue for WDFW to manage. This proposal also imposes a criminal violation if the collection and retrieval of wildlife parts occur on closed public lands or department-controlled lands.
WAC 220-410-030 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion three: The current WAC descriptions are outdated and currently reference nonexistent conditions or road names. These administrative adjustments are needed to reduce public confusion and correct hunting regulation boundaries.
WAC 220-412-040 Washington raffle hunts: These proposed changes are associated with an audit of WDFW's big game auction and raffle program conducted by the state auditor's office review, which identified areas of the program that need improved compliance with WAC requirements. Upon review of the existing WAC language, WDFW recommends removing most of the prescriptive and/or outdated language specific to contract development and raffle execution. Instead, the removed prescriptive language will be incorporated into an agency guidance document that will guide program procedure. These changes will facilitate more flexibility and compliance for staff-limited nongovernmental organizations that conduct raffles on behalf of WDFW.
WAC 220-412-060 Washington auction hunts: These proposed changes are associated with an audit of WDFW's big game auction and raffle program conducted by the state auditor's office review, which identified areas of the program that need improved compliance with WAC requirements. Upon review of the existing WAC language, WDFW recommends removing most of the prescriptive and/or outdated language specific to contract development and auction execution. Instead, the removed prescriptive language will be incorporated into an agency guidance document that will guide program procedure. These changes will facilitate more flexibility and compliance for staff-limited nongovernmental organizations that conduct auctions on behalf of WDFW.
WAC 220-412-090 Multi-season deer and elk tags: WDFW previously offered these "CWD incentive" multiseason deer tags to encourage hunters to participate in CWD surveillance sampling in eastern Washington. Now that CWD sampling is mandatory in that region, these incentive tags are no longer needed.
WAC 220-415-030 2025 Deer special permits: The rule changes to special permit levels, legal restrictions, or dates are proposed to balance hunting opportunity among user groups (i.e., hunting methodology). The rule changes proposed would also help manage population status such as increasing hunting opportunities when populations allow, reducing opportunities when declining numbers warrant reduction and to retain consistency in season timing or weekday opening/closing, and/or address specific management needs.
WAC 220-415-060 Elk special permits: The rule changes to special permit levels, legal restrictions, or dates are proposed to balance hunting opportunity among user groups (i.e., hunting methodology). The rule changes proposed would also help manage population status such as increasing hunting opportunities when populations allow, reducing opportunities when declining numbers warrant reduction, and to retain consistency in season timing or weekday opening/closing, and/or address specific management needs.
WAC 220-415-070 2025 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas: The basis for the two rule changes are as follows:
1.This change is necessary to provide special hunt permits in the 2026 license year.
2.This change improves access for disabled hunters while retaining hunting opportunity for youth hunters and ensuring balanced hunting pressure in the area.
WAC 220-415-120 2025 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas: The basis for the six rule changes are as follows:
1.This change is necessary to provide special hunt permits in the 2026 license year.
2.This population has a relatively high number of rams and can sustain additional harvest consistent with management objectives and the need to reduce disease risk from contact with neighboring domestic sheep flocks.
3.Same as rationale #2 above.
4.This hunt is rotated annually among Oregon department of fish and wildlife and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation. For example, the 2026 license year permit moves to one of the other comanagers.
5.This population is above objective and can sustain additional ewe harvest, which also helps reduce disease risk from contact with neighboring domestic sheep flocks.
6.This is a clerical change intended to improve understanding of hunt areas and associated regulations.
WAC 220-415-130 2025 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas: This change is necessary to provide special hunt permits in the 2026 license year.
WAC 220-416-060 2025-2026 Waterfowl and migratory gamebird seasons and regulations: Migratory gamebird season frameworks are established through ongoing interagency management programs involving USFWS and flyway organizations, including input from Canada, Russia, and Mexico. Federal frameworks include maximum bag limits, season lengths, season timing, and other regulations. Pacific flyway season frameworks follow harvest strategies and management plans that have been developed cooperatively by USFWS and the Pacific flyway council. All states adopt waterfowl seasons within federal frameworks, and in many cases, they are more restrictive to address regional conservation needs.
WAC 220-416-080 Regulated access area restriction for waterfowl, coot, and snipe hunting: WDFW recently acquired property that expands the North Willapa Bay Unit of the Johns River Wildlife Area, located in Goose Management Area 2 - Coast. This property was previously held as private land and did not provide a public hunting opportunity. In this region of western Washington, this property is known for a high concentration of waterfowl, in particular Dusky Canada geese. This addresses the dual mandate of protecting species and habitat, while providing opportunity in this region for this wildlife area.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.15.100, 77.15.130, 77.15.400, 77.15.410, 77.15.430, 77.32.155, and 77.32.530.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: WDFW, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Mick Cope, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, 360-902-2515; Enforcement: Steve Bear, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, 360-902-2373.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328.
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(4).
Scope of exemption for rule proposal:
Is fully exempt.
February 3, 2026
Scott Bird
Rules Coordinator
RDS-6874.3
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 25-20-032, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25)
WAC 220-220-080Reduced rate combination deer hunting licenses.
(1) There is hereby created combination deer hunting licenses that allow the holder to hunt deer for the purposes described below. A person purchasing any big game license that includes deer may purchase a reduced rate combination license as follows:
(a) If a hunter is drawn for a special deer permit in the second deer category, they may purchase a second deer tag and utilize their special hunting permit authorizing and conditioning the harvest of a second deer. The fee for this combined license is $21 less than the sum of the big game license containing deer and the second deer tag.
(b) If a hunter is drawn for a special permit in the master hunter deer category, they must purchase a master hunter deer tag as authorized and conditioned by the commission to harvest a second deer. A master hunter in good standing must also purchase a master hunter deer tag in order to utilize a damage prevention or kill permit authorized and conditioned by the department. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing deer and the master hunter second deer tag.
(c) If a hunter is issued a damage prevention or kill permit authorized by the department, the hunter must purchase a damage deer tag. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing deer and the damage deer second tag.
(2) It is unlawful to possess a multi-season or second deer transport tag except as authorized by this section.
RDS-6926.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 25-20-032, filed 9/23/25, effective 10/24/25)
WAC 220-220-090Reduced rate combination elk general licenses.
(1) There is hereby created combination elk hunting licenses that allow the holder to hunt elk for the purposes described below. A person purchasing any big game license that includes elk may purchase a reduced rate combination as follows:
(a) Master hunters must purchase a master hunter second elk transport tag to participate in a master hunter special permit hunt. Master hunters must purchase a master hunter elk area 3911 second elk transport tag to participate in the early elk area 3911 master hunter general season hunt. A master hunter in good standing must also purchase a master hunter elk tag in order to utilize a damage prevention or kill permit authorized and conditioned by the department. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing elk and the master hunter second elk tag.
(b) If a hunter is issued a damage prevention or kill permit authorized and conditioned by the department, the hunter must purchase a damage elk tag. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing elk and the damage elk second tag.
(c) A qualified hunter education instructor may purchase a second elk tag if they are drawn for a hunter education elk incentive permit. The fee for this combined license is $40 less than the sum of the big game license containing elk and the second elk tag.
(2) It is unlawful to possess a second elk transport tag except as authorized by this section.
RDS-6920.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 25-17-008, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25)
WAC 220-400-040Possession of dead wildlife.
(1) Except as authorized by permit of the director or as otherwise provided by this section, it is unlawful to possess wildlife found dead. ((This rule does not prohibit the possession of naturally shed antlers of deer, elk, or moose))Wildlife found dead includes naturally shed antlers from deer, elk, and moose. Naturally shed antlers of deer, elk, and moose may be collected without a permit on open public land or private land with permission.
(2) It is unlawful to collect naturally shed antlers from deer, elk, and moose while trespassing, including on closed public lands or otherwise without permission.
(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, an individual may remove and dispose of wildlife found dead on his or her property or an adjoining public roadway. Before removing the wildlife, the individual shall, by telephone, notify the department or the Washington state patrol communications office, and shall provide his or her name, address, telephone number, and the description and location of the wildlife. The individual may remove the wildlife for disposal only, and may not retain the wildlife for personal use or consumption. Other laws and rules may apply to the disposal, including rules of the department of health (WAC 246-203-121). Wildlife removed under this subsection remain the property of the state.
(((3)))(4) It is permissible to salvage and transport a deer or elk that is accidentally killed by a motor vehicle collision.
(a) Big game licenses and tags cannot be used for the purpose of salvaging motor vehicle-killed deer or elk.
(b) A salvage permit must be obtained from the department within 24 hours of taking possession of the animal. Permits may be obtained on the department's website or at department regional offices.
(c) The entire carcass, including entrails, of the animal must be removed from the road right of way.
(d) In any WDFW management region where the department has detected chronic wasting disease, salvagers must submit to the department for chronic wasting disease sampling within five days of receiving a salvage permit:
(i) The whole head with at least three inches of the neck attached; or
(ii) Extracted lymph nodes to the department for chronic wasting disease sampling within five days of receiving a salvage permit.
(e) Any meat an individual deems unfit for human consumption or unusable animal parts must be disposed of pursuant to WAC 246-203-121. Individuals salvaging and consuming this meat do so at their own risk. The department makes no guarantee as to the fitness for consumption of deer or elk collected under a salvage permit.
(f) An individual may not kill an injured or wounded animal that they encounter for the purpose of salvage. Only a law enforcement officer or individuals or entities authorized by the department may euthanize an animal injured in a motor vehicle collision and that deer or elk may be taken for salvage.
(5) Any wildlife or wildlife parts taken, retrieved, collected, or possessed in violation of this section are subject to seizure and disposition under either or both RCW 77.15.100 and/or 77.15.070.
RDS-6910.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-05-112, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17)
WAC 220-410-030Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion three.
GMU 328-NANEUM (Kittitas and Chelan counties):
Beginning on US Hwy (US) 97 and US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 9716 at Blewett Pass; E on USFS Rd 9716 to USFS Rd 9712 (Liberty-Beehive Rd); E on USFS Rd 9712 to the Naneum Ridge (Chelan-Kittitas county line) at the west boundary of Section 22, T21N, R19E; SE along the Naneum Ridge (Chelan-Kittitas county line), past Mission Peak, to Naneum Ridge Rd (WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Rd 9) at Wenatchee Mountain; SE on Naneum Ridge Rd (WDFW Rd 9) to Colockum Rd (WDFW 10 Rd); S on Colockum Rd (WDFW 10 Rd) to the North Branch Canal; NW along the North Branch Canal to Lower Green Canyon Rd; S on Lower Green Canyon Rd to US 97; N on US 97 to Blewett Pass and the point of beginning.
GMU 329-QUILOMENE (Kittitas and Chelan counties):
Beginning on the Columbia River at the mouth of Tarpiscan Creek; E from Tarpiscan Creek to the Douglas-Kittitas county line on the Columbia River; S along the Columbia River (Douglas-Kittitas county line) to a point north of the east point of the Cape Horn cliffs in the center of sec. 16 T20N R22E; S from the Columbia River (Douglas-Kittitas county line) to the east point of the Cape Horn cliffs in the center of sec. 16 T20N R22E; SW up slope to the cliff's rim overlooking West Bar; SE along the rim of the cliffs overlooking West Bar until the cliffs diminish near the section line dividing sections 25 and 26 in T20N, R22E; continue E about 400 feet to WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) 14.17 Rd; S and W along WDFW 14.17 Rd to WDFW 14 Rd; S on WDFW 14 Rd to Tekison Creek; S and E along Tekison Creek its mouth on the Columbia River; E from Tekison Creek to the Grant-Kittitas county line on the Columbia River; S along Columbia River (Grant-Kittitas county line) to Interstate Hwy (I)-90 bridge at the town of Vantage; W along I-90 to North Branch Canal; N on North Branch Canal to Colockum Rd (WDFW 10 Rd); N on Colockum Rd to (WDFW 10.10 Rd); E on WDFW 10.10 Rd to Tarpiscan Rd WDFW 14 Rd); S on Tarpiscan Rd to Tarpiscan Creek; E down Tarpiscan Creek to its mouth on the Columbia River and the point of beginning.
GMU 330-West Bar (Kittitas County):
Beginning on the Columbia River at the east point of the Cape Horn cliffs in the center of sec. 16 T20N R22E; SW up the slope to up the rim of the cliffs overlooking West Bar; SE along the rim until the cliff diminishes near the section line of 25 and 26 in T20N, R22E; continue E about 400 feet to WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) 14.17 Rd; S and W on WDFW 14.17 Rd to WDFW 14 Rd; S on WDFW 14 Rd to Tekison Creek; E and S down Tekison Creek to its mouth on the Columbia River; E from Tekison Creek to the Kittitas-Grant county line on the Columbia River; N and W along the Columbia River (Kittitas-Grant then Kittitas-Douglas county lines) to a point north of the east point of the Cape Horn cliffs in the center of sec. 16 T20N R22E; S from the aforesaid point in the Columbia River to the east point of the Cape Horn cliffs and the point of beginning.
GMU 334-ELLENSBURG (Kittitas County):
Beginning on US Hwy (US) 97 and Lower Green Canyon Rd; N on Lower Green Canyon Rd to North Branch Canal; N, E and S along North Branch Canal to Interstate Hwy (I)-90 and the Yakima Training Center boundary; S and W along the Yakima Training Center boundary to I-82; N on I-82 to Thrall Rd; W on Thrall Rd to Wilson Creek; S down Wilson Creek to Yakima River; N up Yakima River to Umtanum Rd; S on Umtanum Rd to the South Branch Extension Canal; W on South Branch Extension Canal to Bradshaw Rd; W on Bradshaw Rd to the elk fence; N along the elk fence to Taneum Creek; NE down Taneum Creek to the Yakima River; NE down the Yakima River to Thorp Hwy; NW along the Thorp Hwy to State Route (SR) 10; SE on SR 10 to US 97 junction; N on US 97 to Lower Green Canyon Rd and point of beginning.
GMU 335-TEANAWAY (Kittitas County):
Beginning at Interstate Hwy (I)-90 and US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at Snoqualmie Pass; N on USFS Trail 2000 to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary; E on the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary to the Chelan-Kittitas county line which is the Wenatchee Mountain Range Divide; E on the Wenatchee Mountain Range Divide to US Hwy (US) 97 at Blewett Pass; S on US 97 to State Route (SR) 10; N and W on SR 10 to Thorp Hwy; SE on Thorp Hwy to Yakima River; SW up the Yakima River to Taneum Creek; SW up Taneum Creek to I-90; W on I-90 to USFS Trail 2000 at Snoqualmie Pass and the point of beginning.
GMU 336-TANEUM (Kittitas County):
Beginning at US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and Interstate Hwy (I)-90 at Snoqualmie Pass; E on I-90 to Taneum Creek; W up Taneum Creek to the south fork of Taneum Creek; W up the south fork of Taneum Creek to USFS Trail 1367; W on USFS Trail 1367 to USFS Trail 1363 (Peaches Ridge Trail); S on US Forest Trail 1363 to USFS Trail 1388; W on USFS Trail 1388 to USFS Trail 2000 to Blowout Mountain; N on USFS Trail 2000 to Cedar River Watershed boundary; N on Cedar River Watershed boundary to USFS Trail 2000; N on USFS Trail 2000 to I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass and the point of beginning.
GMU 340-MANASTASH (Kittitas County):
Beginning at Interstate Hwy (I)-82 and State Route (SR) 821; N on SR 821 to SR 823; W on SR 823 to Yakima River; N up Yakima River to Umtanum Creek; W up Umtanum Creek to Wenas Rd; W and S along Wenas Rd to Audubon Rd; NW along Audubon Rd to North Fork Wenas Creek at the junction of WA Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) W5200 Rd; NW on North Fork Wenas Creek to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1701; USFS Rd 1701 to USFS Trail 694; NW on USFS Trail 694 and Manastash Ridge to end of USFS Trail 694; NW on Manastash Ridge to USFS Trail 1388; NW along USFS Trail 1388 to USFS Trail 1363 (Peaches Ridge Trail); N and E along USFS Trail 1363 to USFS Trail 1367; SE along USFS Trail 1367 to South Fork Taneum Creek; E down the South Fork Taneum Creek to Taneum Creek; E down Taneum Creek to the elk fence; SE along the elk fence to Bradshaw Rd; E on Bradshaw Rd to South Branch Extension Canal; SE along the South Branch Extension Canal to Umtanum Rd; N on Umtanum Rd to Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to Wilson Creek; NE up Wilson Creek to Thrall Rd; E on Thrall Rd to I-82; SE and SW on I-82 to SR 821 and the point of beginning.
GMU 342-UMTANUM (Kittitas and Yakima counties):
Beginning at US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1701 and North Fork Wenas Creek; S on North Fork Wenas Creek To WA Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) W5000 Rd at the junction with DNR W5200 Rd; SE on W5000 Rd to the Audubon Rd; SE on the Audubon Rd to Wenas Rd; NE on Wenas Rd to Umtanum Creek; E down the Umtanum Creek to the Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to Interstate Hwy (I)-82; SE on I-82 to US Hwy (US) 12 at the city of Yakima; NW on US 12 to State Route (SR) 410; NW on SR 410 (((as it existed prior to 2009 landslide))) to USFS Rd 1701; N on USFS Rd 1701 to North Fork Wenas Creek and the point of beginning.
GMU 346-LITTLE NACHES (Yakima and Kittitas counties):
Beginning at US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1388 and USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); SE on USFS Rd 1388 and Manastash Ridge to the end of USFS Rd 1388; SE on Manastash Ridge to USFS Trail 694; E on USFS Trail 694 to USFS Rd 1701; S on USFS Rd 1701 to State Route (SR) 410; NW and SW on SR 410 to Mount Rainier National Park boundary near Chinook Pass; N on the National Park boundary to the Pierce-Yakima county line (Cascades Mountain Range Crest) in T17N, R10E, Sec 35; NE on the Pierce-Yakima county line to USFS Trail 2000 in T17N, R10E, Sec 36; N on USFS Trail 2000 to USFS Rd 1388 and the point of beginning.
GMU 352-NILE (Yakima County):
Beginning on the US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1800 and State Route (SR) 410; E and SE on SR 410 (((as it existed prior to the 2009 landslide))) to the lower Nile Rd (((south SR 410 detour))); W and N on the Nile Rd to USFS Rd 1500 (((Clover Springs Rd))Bethel Ridge Rd); W on USFS Rd 1500 to USFS Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); W on the USFS Rd 1502 to Rattlesnake Creek; N down Rattlesnake Creek to the North Fork of Rattlesnake Creek; W up the North Fork of Rattlesnake Creek to USFS Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Trail); N on USFS Trail 973 to USFS Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); N on the USFS Rd 1800 to SR 410 and the point of beginning.
GMU 356-BUMPING (Yakima County):
Beginning at the Mount Rainier National Park boundary and State Route (SR) 410 at Chinook Pass; NE on SR 410 to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); SW on the USFS Rd 1800 to USFS Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Trail); SE on USFS Trail 973 to the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek; SE down the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek to USFS Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); SE on USFS Rd 1502 to USFS Rd 1500; S on USFS Rd 1500 to US Hwy (US) 12; W on US 12 to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at White Pass; N on the USFS Trail 2000 to the Mount Rainier National Park boundary in T15N, R11E, Sec 20; N on the National Park boundary to SR 410 at Chinook Pass and the point of beginning.
GMU 360-BETHEL (Yakima County):
Beginning on State Route (SR) 410 (((as it existed prior to 2009 landslide))) and lower Nile Rd; SE on SR 410 to US Hwy (US) 12; SW on US 12 to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1500 (Bethel Ridge Rd); N and E on USFS Rd 1500 to Nile Rd; SE on Nile Rd (((New SR 410))) to ((south)) SR 410 detour and the point of beginning.
GMU 364-RIMROCK (Yakima County):
Beginning on US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) and US Hwy (US) 12 at White Pass; E on US 12 to USFS Rd 1302; SW on USFS Rd 1302 (WA Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) C3000 Rd) to Jump Off; SW from Jump Off along the crest of Divide Ridge to Darland Mountain; SW from Darland Mountain on USFS Trail 615 and Klickton Divide to where USFS Trial 615 ends; SW along the Klickton Divide to Spenser Point; NW on the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary from Spenser Point to the USFS Trail 2000; N on the USFS Trail 2000 to US 12 at White Pass and the point of beginning.
GMU 368-COWICHE (Yakima County):
Beginning on US Hwy (US) 12 to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 1302; NE and SE on US 12 to Interstate Hwy (I)-82; NW on I-82 to the Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to Ahtanum Creek; W and NW on the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to Reservation Creek and the main divide between the Diamond Fork and Ahtanum Creek drainages; N along the aforementioned divide to Darland Mountain; NE along the crest of Divide Ridge to Jump Off and USFS Rd 1302 (WA Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) C3000); NE on USFS Rd 1302 to US 12 and the point of beginning.
GMU 371-ALKALI (Kittitas and Yakima counties):
Beginning at the Vantage Bridge where Interstate Hwy (I)-90 crosses the Columbia River; S down the Columbia River (Kittitas-Grant and Grant-Yakima county line) to the Priest Rapids Dam; NW on the southern shore of the Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to the Yakima Training Center boundary; S and W along the Yakima Training Center boundary to the main gate on Firing Center Rd; W along Firing Center Rd to I-82; N along I-82 to Yakima Training Center boundary at Vanderbilt Gap; N and E along the Yakima Training Center boundary to I-90; E on I-90 to the Vantage Bridge on Columbia River and the point of beginning.
GMU 372 RATTLESNAKE HILLS (Benton and Yakima counties):
Beginning at southern corner of Yakima Training Center border on the Columbia River, northwest of the Priest Rapids Dam; SE on the southern shore of the Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to the Priest Rapids Dam; E along the Columbia River (Yakima-Grant, Grant-Benton county lines) to the Vernita Bridge on State Route (SR) 24; E and S down the Columbia River (Grant-Benton then Benton-Franklin county line) to the mouth of the Yakima River; NW up the Yakima River to SR 823 south of the town of Pomona; E along SR 823 to SR 821; SE on SR 821 to Firing Center Rd at Interstate Hwy (I)-82; E on Firing Center Rd to the main gate of the Yakima Training Center; S and E along the Yakima Training Center boundary to southern corner of the Yakima Training Center boundary on the Columbia River and the point of beginning.
GMU 373-HORSE HEAVEN (Benton and Yakima counties):
Beginning at the mouth of the Yakima River and Columbia River; SE down the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton and Benton-Walla Walla county lines) to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Columbia River (Washington-Oregon state line) from the southern junction of the Benton-Walla Walla county lines to Alder Creek (including all islands in the Columbia River north of the Oregon state line and between Alder Creek and the junction of the Benton-Walla Walla county lines); N on Alder Creek to State Route (SR) 14; E on SR 14 to Alderdale Rd; N on the Alderdale Rd to Ridge Rd; W and S on Ridge Rd to Donaho Rd; W on Donaho Rd to Mabton-Bickleton Rd (Glade Rd); N on Mabton-Bickleton Rd to the power transmission lines; SW on the power transmission lines to the power line access road in Section 3, T6N, R20E; N on power line access road to Yakama reservation Road 272 at the Yakama Indian reservation boundary; NE on the Yakama Indian reservation boundary to the Mabton-Sunnyside Rd; N on the Mabton-Sunnyside Rd to the Yakima River; E along the Yakima River the point of beginning.
GMU 379-RINGOLD (Franklin, Grant, and Adams counties):
Beginning at the Vernita Bridge on State Route (SR) 24 and the west shore of the Columbia River (Grant-Benton county line); N and E on SR 24 to Muse Rd; E on Muse Rd to Mail Rd; E on Mail Rd to Scootney Rd; N on Scootney Rd to SR 17; S on SR 17 to US Hwy (US) 395; S on US 395 through Pasco (via westbound Interstate Hwy (I)-182) to the US 395 Blue Bridge and the Franklin-Benton county line in the Columbia River; W and N along the Columbia River (Benton-Franklin county line) to the Vernita Bridge and the point of beginning.
GMU 381-KAHLOTUS (Franklin and Adams counties):
Beginning at the junction of State Route (SR) 17 and SR 26; E on SR 26 to Old SR 26; E on Old SR 26 to the Palouse River (Whitman-Franklin county line); S down the Palouse River to Snake River (Franklin-Walla Walla county line); W and SW down the Snake River to the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton-Walla Walla county line junction); NW up the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton county line) to the US Hwy (US) 395 Blue Bridge; N on US 395 through Pasco (via eastbound Interstate Hwy (I)-182) to SR 17; N on SR 17 to the SR 26 junction and the point of beginning.
GMU 382-EAST KLICKITAT (Klickitat County):
Beginning at the US Hwy (US) 97 Bridge on the Columbia River at the town of Maryhill; N on US 97 to the Yakama Indian reservation at Satus Pass; E along the Yakama Indian reservation boundary to Yakama Reservation Rd 272 and the power line access road in Sec 33 T7N; R20E; S and E on the power transmission line access road to the power transmission lines; N and E on the power transmission lines to the Mabton-Bickleton Rd (Glade Rd); S on the Mabton-Bickleton Rd to Donaho Rd; E on Donaho Rd to Ridge Rd; E and N on Ridge Rd to Alderdale Rd; SE and S on Alderdale Rd to State Route (SR) 14; W on SR 14 to Alder Creek; S down Alder Creek to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the US 97 Bridge at the town of Maryhill and the point of beginning including all islands in the Columbia River both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between Alder Creek and the US 97 Bridge at Maryhill.
GMU 388-GRAYBACK (Klickitat County):
Beginning at the US Hwy (US) 97 bridge crossing the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the mouth of the Klickitat River at the town of Lyle (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the Washington state line and between the US 97 bridge and the Klickitat River); N up the Klickitat River to the Yakama Indian Reservation; E along the southern boundary of the Yakama Indian Reservation to US 97 (Satus Pass Hwy); S on US 97 to US 97 bridge crossing the Columbia River and the point of beginning.
RDS-6923.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-05-112, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17)
WAC 220-412-040Washington raffle hunts.
((1.))(1) The commission, in consultation with the director, may authorize hunts for big game animals and wild turkey through raffle.
((2.))(2) When a raffle hunt is adopted by the commission the ((director))department may conduct the raffle or may award a contract to a nonprofit wildlife conservation organization (hereafter referred to as "organization") to market and conduct the raffle drawing. ((The department of fish and wildlife shall solicit bids consistent with established state competitive bid rules.
3. There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets a person may purchase.
4. The organization interested in conducting a raffle for an authorized hunt shall submit a proposal outlining its experience and plan to conduct a raffle. The proposal shall include:
a. Name of the organization, articles of incorporation, and contact person.
b. The date, time, and place of the proposed raffle drawing.
c. The approximate number of raffle tickets expected to be sold.
d. Past experience in conducting raffles.
e. Marketing strategies to be used.
f. Portion of revenue proposed to be retained by the organization.
5.))(3) The director or delegate will select an organization to conduct a raffle.
((a.))(a) Revenue potential to the department will be a primary criterion in applicant selection.
((b.))(b) The department shall enter into a contract with the organization identifying specific terms of the contract.
((c.))(c) The director or delegate may authorize the organization to sell raffle tickets for the department and retain a portion of the revenue from the tickets sold.
((6. The following are rules for raffles conducted by a director authorized nonprofit wildlife conservation organization.
a. The organization shall notify the public about the raffle hunt opportunity and offer raffle tickets for sale.
b. The public must be informed of the date, time, and place of the raffle, and the organization must hold the drawing as specified.
c. The drawing must be accessible to the public.
d. Raffle ticket sales must be completed prior to the public drawing. An accounting must be made of raffle tickets and funds received. A representative of the department will monitor the drawing.
e. One winner and two alternates shall be drawn at the drawing.
f. The organization shall notify the department of the name, address, and telephone number of the raffle winner and two alternates immediately (but no later than two business days) after the drawing.
g. The department's share of the raffle revenue shall be delivered to the department within 30 (thirty) business days of the drawing.
7. The following are rules for raffles conducted by the department.
a. The department shall notify the public about the raffle hunt opportunity and offer raffle tickets for sale.
b. The department shall inform the public of date and place of the raffle, and hold the drawing as specified.
c. Raffle ticket sales must be complete prior to the drawing.
d. One winner and two alternates shall be drawn at the drawing.
8. The department will notify the winner and two alternates by telephone and by certified mail. The department will obtain enough information from the winner to issue the appropriate hunting license and transport tag(s).
9. If the winner does not contact the department within 15 business days of the drawing, the first alternate will be contacted and offered the raffle hunt. If the first alternate cannot be contacted within 10 business days after the winner disqualification deadline, the second alternate will be contacted and offered the raffle hunt. If the second alternate cannot be contacted within 10 business days after the first alternate disqualification deadline, the raffle hunt will not be offered by the department.
10.))(4) There shall be no refunds for any raffle ticket purchases.
((11. The))(5) Any deer raffle winner may purchase an additional deer hunting license and transport tag and ((the))any elk raffle winner may purchase an additional elk hunting license and transport tag if desired. Even if drawn in a previous license year for a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose hunt a hunter may participate in a raffle hunt. Turkey raffle winners may purchase up to three additional turkey licenses and transport tags.
((12.))(6) Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to a raffle may not be resold or reassigned.
((13.))(7) Revenue from the sale of single-species raffle permits shall be used for the management of that species and revenue from the sale of multiple-species raffle permits shall be used for game management, except the hunting license and transport tag fees for the appropriate species shall be deducted from the raffle revenue.
(8) Any raffle hunt hunter shall comply with all applicable hunting rules and regulations.
RDS-6924.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-05-112, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17)
WAC 220-412-060Washington auction hunts.
((1.))(1) The commission, in consultation with the director, may authorize hunts for big game animals and wild turkeys through auction.
((2.))(2) When an auction hunt is adopted by the commission, the ((director))department shall solicit nonprofit wildlife conservation organizations (hereafter referred to as "organizations") to bid to market and conduct a public auction for the special auction hunt. ((The department of fish and wildlife shall solicit bids consistent with established state competitive bid rules.
3. The organization interested in conducting an auction for an authorized hunt shall submit a proposal outlining its experience and plan to conduct a public auction. The proposal shall include:
a. Name of the organization, articles of incorporation, and contact person.
b. The date, time, and place of the proposed public auction.
c. The approximate number of people expected to attend the auction.
d. Past experience in conducting auctions.
e. Marketing strategies to be used.
f. Portion of revenue proposed to be retained by the organization.
4.))(3) The director or delegate will select an organization to conduct an auction.
((a.))(a) Revenue potential to the department will be a primary criterion in applicant selection.
((b.))(b) The department shall enter into a contract with the organization identifying specific terms of the contract.
((5. The organization shall notify the public about the auction hunt opportunities.
a. The public must be informed of the date, time, and place of the auction and, the organization must hold the auction as specified.
b. The auction must be accessible to the public.
c. Anyone may bid on an auction permit.
d. The organization shall award the hunt to the highest qualified bidder who will then become the auction hunt hunter.
e. The organization shall notify the department of the name and address of the successful bidder within two days of the auction.
f. The department's share of the auction revenue shall be delivered to the department within 30 days of the auction.
6.))(4) Revenue from the sale of single-species auction permits shall be used for the management of that species and revenue from the sale of multiple-species auction permits shall be used for game management. Except, that the hunting license fees for the appropriate species shall be considered part of the auction price and be deducted from the auction revenue. ((A hunting license and transport tag will be mailed to the successful bidder.
7. The))(5) Any deer auction winner may purchase an additional deer hunting license and transport tag, and ((the))any elk auction winner may purchase an additional elk hunting license and transport tag. Even if drawn in a previous license year for a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose hunt, a hunter may participate in an auction hunt.
((8.))(6) Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to an auction may not be resold or reassigned.
((9. The))(7) Any auction hunt hunter shall comply with all applicable hunting rules and regulations.
RDS-6111.4
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 Programa))
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
((a))
To be eligible, hunters must have submitted their deer or elk for CWD sampling to WDFW staff during the preceding license year.
RDS-6911.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 25-17-008, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25)
WAC 220-415-030((2025))2026 Deer special permits.
It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below.
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))5
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))10
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
17
Slide Ridge
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 246
((10))11
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. ((18-26))17-25
Any buck
GMU 290
((18))10
Desert
Modern
Any
((Nov. 1-9))Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Any buck
GMU 290
((5))4
Naneum
Modern
Any
Nov. ((10-16))9-15
Any buck
GMU 328
((15))16
Quilomene
Modern
Any
Nov. ((3-16))9-15
Any buck
GMU 329
((20))19
Teanaway
Modern
Any
Nov. ((10-16))9-15
Any buck
GMU 335
((29))28
L.T. Murray
Modern
Any
Nov. ((3-16))9-15
Any buck
GMUs 336, 340
5
Bethel
Modern
Any
Nov. ((3-16))9-15
Any buck
GMU 360
5
Cowiche
Modern
Any
Nov. ((3-16))9-15
Any buck
GMU 368
10
((Alkali
Modern
Any
Oct. 25 - Nov. 9
Any buck
GMU 371
11))
Grayback
Modern
Any
Nov. ((3-25))9-24
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-((12))18
Any buck
GMU 460
10
Green River
Any tag
Any
Oct. ((25-29))17-21 and Nov. ((22-26))7-11
Any buck
GMU 485
5
Lincoln
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 501
4
Mossyrock
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 505
2
Willapa Hills
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 506
4
Stormking
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 510
1
South Rainier
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 513
1
Packwood
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 516
1
Winston
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 520
4
Ryderwood
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 530
4
Coweeman
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 550
4
Toutle
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 556
1
Lewis River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 560
1
Washougal
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 568
((2))4
Siouxon
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 572
1
Wind River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((13-21))19-25
Any buck
GMU 574
20
West Klickitat
Modern
Any
Nov. ((13-21))19-25
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
15
Mason
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 633
10
Wynoochee
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 648
8
Satsop
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 651
10
White River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 653
10
Mashel
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 654
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 663
8
Skookumchuck
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 667
10
Fall River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 672
5
Chiliwist
Archery
Any
Nov. 21-30
Any buck
GMU 239
10
Chiwawa
Archery
Any
Dec. ((2-9))1-8
Any buck
GMU 245
((6))5
Slide Ridge
Archery
Any
Dec. ((2-9))1-8
Any buck
GMU 246
1
Entiat
Archery
Any
Nov. ((20-29))21-30
Any buck
GMU 247
30
Desert
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-28))1-27
Any buck
GMU 290
((10))8
Desert
Archery
Any
Nov. ((15-30))14-22
Any buck
GMU 290
((17))10
Naneum
Archery
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 328
4
Quilomene
Archery
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 329
6
Teanaway
Archery
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 335
((13))12
Kitsap
Archery
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 627
10
Skookumchuck
Archery
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
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. ((24-29))25-30
Any buck
GMU 242
10
Chiwawa
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((24-29))25-30
Any buck
GMU 245
((2))1
Slide Ridge
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((24-29))25-30
Any buck
GMU 246
1
Mission
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((24-29))25-30
Any buck
GMU 251
9
Desert
Muzzleloader
Any
Oct. ((4-12))3-11
Any buck
GMU 290
2
Teanaway
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((3-9))2-8
Any buck
GMU 335
((5))4
L.T. Murray
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((3-9))2-8
Any buck
GMUs 336, 340
1
Bald Mountain
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((3-9))2-8
Any buck
GMUs 342, 346
2
Naneum
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((3-9))2-8
Any buck
GMU 328
1
Quilomene
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((20-28))19-27
Any buck
GMU 329
2
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 621
10
Bucks
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Palouse
Modern
Any
Nov. ((8))7-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 127-142
((300))100
Blue Mtns. Foothills West
Modern
Any
Nov. 8-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 149, 154, 162, 163,166
60
Blue Mtns. Foothills East
Modern
Any
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))10
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))5
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
9
Hoko
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 601
5
Sol Duc
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 607
5
Goodman
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 612
5
Clearwater
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 615
5
Quinault Ridge
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 638
1
North River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 658
4
Williams Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 673
3
Bear River-Long Beach
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMUs 681, 684
2
St. Andrews
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 254
4
Big Bend
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 248
10
Ritzville
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-16
Any buck
GMU 284
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. ((28 - Oct. 10))27 - Oct. 9
Any buck
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Archery
Any
Sept. ((28 - Oct. 10))27 - Oct. 9
Any buck
Deer Area 3072
10
West Klickitat
Archery
Any
Nov. ((22-29))26 - Dec. 2
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
20
Skokomish
Archery
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 636
5
Parker Lake
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 8
Any white-tailed buck
Deer Area 1031
5
Blue Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 154
10
Dayton
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 162
15
Marengo
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 163
10
Tucannon
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 166
5
Wenaha
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 169
20
Mountain View
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 172
15
Peola
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 178
10
Ritzville
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 21-30
Any buck
GMU 284
1
((Alkali
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 20 - Oct. 10
Any buck
GMU 371
1))
Kahlotus
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Any buck
GMU 381
20
Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((15-23))14-22
Any buck
Deer Area 3071
5
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((15-23))14-22
Any buck
Deer Area 3072
5
West Klickitat
Muzzleloader
Any
((Nov. 30 - Dec. 8))Dec. 3-8
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
20
Dickey
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 602
5
Copalis-Matheny
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMUs 618, 642
5
Moses Coulee
Muzzleloader
Any
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))2-18
Antlerless
GMU 145
15
Prescott
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Antlerless
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. 8-18
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 154
15
Dayton
Modern
Any
Nov. 8-18
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 162
15
Ten Ten
Modern
Any
Nov. 8-18
Antlerless
Deer Area 1010
5
Marengo
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 163
15
Marengo
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Antlerless
GMU 163
5
Peola
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Antlerless
GMU 178
10
Beezley
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-26))1-25
Antlerless
GMU 272
40
Beezley
Archery
Any
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 272
40
Wahluke
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-26))1-25
Antlerless
GMU 278
40
Wahluke
Archery
Any
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 278
40
Lincoln
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 501
15
Mossyrock
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 505
30
Winston
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 520
20
Ryderwood
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Olympic
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 621
5
Coyle
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 624
((15))20
Kitsap
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 627
20
Mason
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 633
15
Wynoochee
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 648
30
Satsop
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 651
10
Mashel
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 658
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 660
20
Capitol Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 667
20
Williams Creek
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 673
5
Mashel
Archery
Any
Oct. 15-29
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
Whitcomb
Archery
Any
Oct. 15-29
Antlerless
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Archery
Any
Oct. 15-29
Antlerless
Deer Area 3072
10
Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((29 - Dec. 5))28 - Dec. 4
Antlerless
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((29 - Dec. 5))28 - Dec. 4
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. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 145
5
Prescott
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 149
10
Blue Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 154
10
Ten Ten
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
Deer Area 1010
10
Marengo
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 163
5
Peola
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 178
5
Mossyrock
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 505
10
Winston
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Ryderwood
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Yale
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 554
2
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 621
25
Coyle
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 624
20
Mason
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 633
35
Wynoochee
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 648
25
Satsop
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 651
((30))40
Mashel
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 654
20
North River
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 658
8
Minot Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Williams Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
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, ((2026))2027
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. ((11-31 and Nov. 13-16))17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-24 and Nov. 8-19))17-30 and Nov. 7-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
60
((Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5))
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
90
((Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5))
Harrington
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 136
90
((Steptoe
Modern
Any
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5))
Washtucna
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
350
East Okanogan
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 204
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 242
5
Big Bend
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 248
10
St. Andrews
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 254
8
Foster Creek
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 260
8
Withrow
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 262
8
Badger
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 266
8
Desert
Modern
Any
Dec. ((6-21))5-20
Antlerless
GMU 290
25
Kahlotus
Modern
Any
Dec. 9-17
Antlerless
GMU 381
10
Orcas
Any
Any
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 411
135
Shaw
Any
Any
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 412
25
San Juan
Any
Any
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 413
120
Lopez
Any
Any
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 414
110
Blakely
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 415
70
Decatur
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31 and Nov. 13-16))17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31 and Nov. 13-16))17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 417
30
Guemes
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31 and Nov. 13-16))17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 419
20
Whidbey
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 420
300
Camano
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31 and Nov. 13-16))17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 421
20
Vashon-Maury
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 422
200
Anderson
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31 and Nov. 13-16))17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 655
30
Deschutes
Modern
Any
Oct. ((11-31 and Nov. 13-16))17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 666
40
Mt. Spokane
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-((26))25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-((26))25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-((26))25
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
20
((Cheney White-tailed Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-26
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5))
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-((26))25
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
20
((Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-26
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5))
Harrington
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-((26))25
Antlerless
GMU 136
30
((Steptoe
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-26
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-26
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5))
Decatur
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-((26))25 and Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-((26))25 and Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 417
20
Guemes
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-((26))25 and Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 419
10
Camano
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-((26))25 and Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 421
20
Miller
Archery
Any
Dec. 15-31
Antlerless
Deer Area 6020
40
Anderson
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-((26))25 and Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 655
10
Mt. Spokane
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
((Cheney White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5))
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
10
((Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5))
Harrington
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
((Steptoe
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5))
Foster Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 260
5
Moses Coulee
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 269
5
Lakeview
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-18
Antlerless
Deer Area 2011
5
Decatur
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5 and Nov.)) 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5 and Nov.)) 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 417
20
Guemes
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5 and Nov.)) 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 419
10
Camano
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5 and Nov.)) 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 421
20
Anderson
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5 and Nov.)) 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 655
5
Youth
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Washtucna
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
100
Blue Mtns. Foothills West
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Antlerless
GMUs 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010
30
Blue Mtns. Foothills East
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 172, 178,181
20
Mayview
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 145
15
Prescott
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 154
5
Dayton
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 162
5
Peola
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 178
10
Tucannon
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 166
5
Couse
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 181
10
Grande Ronde
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 186
3
East Okanogan
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 204
5
Wannacut
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 209
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 242
5
Chiwawa
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 245
2
Entiat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 247
2
Swakane
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 250
2
Mission
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMU 251
3
Bridgeport
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMUs 248, 260
20
Palisades
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any deer
GMUs 266, 269
20
Beezley
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any deer
GMU 272
40
Benge
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((25))24 - Nov. ((2))1
Antlerless
Deer Area 2010
30
Desert
Modern
Youth
Dec. ((6-28))5-27
Antlerless
GMU 290
12
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
Ringold
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Antlerless
GMU 379
10
East Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck
GMU 382
5
East Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Antlerless
GMU 382
5
Grayback
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Any buck
GMU 388
5
Grayback
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-21))17 - 27
Antlerless
GMU 388
5
Green River
Any
Youth
Oct. ((25-29))17-21 and Nov. ((22-26))7-11
Any buck
GMU 485
3
Lincoln
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 501
10
Randle
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 503
5
Mossyrock
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 505
10
Stormking
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 510
5
South Rainier
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 513
5
Packwood
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 516
5
Winston
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 520
10
Ryderwood
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Yale
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 554
3
Toutle
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 556
15
Lewis River
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Washougal
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Siouxon
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 572
5
Wind River
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Any buck
GMU 578
5
West Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 578
5
Pysht
Modern
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 603
5
Olympic
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((6-31))10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 621
10
Coyle
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((6-31))10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 624
20
Kitsap
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((6-31))10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 627
25
Mason
Modern
Youth
Nov. ((1-16))2-22
Any deer
GMU 633
15
Skokomish
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((6-31))10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 636
10
Wynoochee
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((6-31))10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 648
20
Satsop
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((6-31))10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 651
15
Mashel
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((4-31))10 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 654
15
North River
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((4-31))10 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 658
5
Minot Peak
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((6-31))10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 660
5
Minot Peak
Modern
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 660
4
Capitol Peak
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((6-31))10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((4-31))10 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 667
15
Skookumchuck
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((4-31))10 - Nov. 1
Any buck
GMU 667
20
East Okanogan
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. ((28 - Oct. 6))24 - Oct. 4
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 204
3
Wannacut
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. ((28 - Oct. 6))24 - Oct. 4
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 209
3
Pogue
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. ((28 - Oct. 6))24 - Oct. 4
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 233
3
Chiliwist
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. ((28 - Oct. 6))24 - Oct. 4
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 239
3
Alta
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. ((28 - Oct. 6))24 - Oct. 4
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 242
3
Mission
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. ((28 - Oct. 6))24 - Oct. 4
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, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
20HC
Region 5
Modern, Muzzleloader, Archery
Youth with mentor
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
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. ((11-24 and Nov. 8-19))17-30 and Nov. 7-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
((Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
65+
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5))
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
15
((Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
65+
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5))
Harrington
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
((Steptoe
Modern
65+
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
65+
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5))
Washtucna
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
20
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181
15
East Okanogan
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 204
5
Wannacut
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 209
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 242
5
Chiwawa
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any deer
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any deer
GMU 247
3
Swakane
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any deer
GMU 250
3
Mission
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any deer
GMU 251
3
Bridgeport
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Rattlesnake Hills
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 372
10
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
North Issaquah
Any
65+
Oct. ((11-31 and Nov. 13-16))17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Lincoln
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 501
5
Mossyrock
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 505
5
Winston
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Yale
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 554
2
Toutle
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 556
5
Washougal
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 568
((2))5
Olympic
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 621
((5))10
Coyle
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 624
((5))10
Kitsap
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 627
20
Mason
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 633
20
Skokomish
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 636
((5))10
Wynoochee
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 648
20
Satsop
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 651
((5))10
Mashel
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 658
5
Minot Peak
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 660
10
Capitol Peak
Modern
65+
Oct. ((11-31))17-27
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. ((11-24 and Nov. 8-19))17-30 and Nov. 7-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
((Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5))
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
15
((Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5))
Harrington
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
((Steptoe
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 11-21
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5))
Washtucna
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
20
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181
10
East Okanogan
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 204
5
Wannacut
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 209
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 242
5
Chiwawa
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any deer
GMU 245
2
Entiat
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any deer
GMU 247
2
Mission
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Any deer
GMU 251
2
Saint Andrews
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 254
5
Bridgeport
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Beezley
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 272
10
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-21))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
Kahlotus
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Nov. 1-14
Antlerless
GMU 381
10
North Issaquah
Any
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31 and Nov. 13-16))17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Green River
Any
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((25-29))17-21 and Nov. ((22-26))7-11
Any buck
GMU 485
2
Lincoln
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 501
2
Mossyrock
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 505
3
Winston
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 520
2
Toutle
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 556
3
Washougal
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 568
((2))5
Olympic
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 621
((5))10
Coyle
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 17 - Nov.1
Antlerless
GMU 624
5
Skokomish
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 17 - Nov.1
Antlerless
GMU 626
5
Satsop
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 651
((10))15
Mashel
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 658
2
Minot Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 667
10
Fall River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((11-31))17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 672
2
Fall River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Nov. ((1-12))2-18
Any buck
GMU 672
5
East Okanogan
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((28 - Oct. 6))24 - Oct. 4
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 204
3
Sinlahekin
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((28 - Oct. 6))24 - Oct. 4
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 215
3
Gardner
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((28 - Oct. 6))24 - Oct. 4
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 231
3
Chiwawa
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Mission
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Saint Andrews
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 254
5
Bridgeport
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Wynoochee
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 648
5
Satsop
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 651
5
North River
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 658
1
Capitol Peak
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 663
2
Skookumchuck
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
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, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 1
20HC
Region 1
Archery/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 1
10HC
Region 2
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 2
10HC
Region 3
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
40HC
Region 5
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
5HC
Region 6
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
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
RDS-6912.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 25-17-008, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25)
WAC 220-415-060((2025))2026 Elk special permits.
It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below.
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. ((27 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 8-27))26 - Oct. 5 and Nov. 7-26
Any bull
Elk Area 1015
1
Prescott
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 149
((5))8
Blue Creek
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMU 154
1
Blue Creek
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 154
6
Watershed
EA, EF, EM
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
3 pt. min.
GMU 157
15
Dayton
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 162, 163
1
Tucannon
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 166
2
Wenaha West
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
((6))5
Wenaha East
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
5
Mountain View
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 172
5
Lick Creek
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 175
1
Peola
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Peola
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Couse
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 181
((8))6
Couse
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMU 181; Private Lands Only
3
Mission
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMU 251
2
Colockum
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
1
Colockum
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))19 - Nov. 1
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
((21))22
Teanaway
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMU 335
((2))5
Peaches Ridge
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
((2))4
Observatory
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
((2))4
Little Naches
EF
Any
Sept. 22 - Oct. 5
Any bull
GMU 346
3
Goose Prairie
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
((2))4
Bethel
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMU 360
((2))3
Rimrock
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMU 364
((2))3
Cowiche
EF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))21-25
Any bull
GMU 368
((2))3
Green River
WF, WA, WM
Any
((Oct. 25-29 and Nov. 22-26))
Oct. 17-21 and Nov. 7-11
Any bull
GMU 485
4
Wahkiakum
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMUs 506, 530
1
South Rainier
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMUs 510, 513
3
Packwood
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 516
3
Winston
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 520
1
Coweeman
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 550
1
Toutle
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26 and Nov. 1-12))28 - Oct. 2 and Nov. 7-18
Any bull
GMU 556
2
Toutle
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Any bull
GMU 556
((30))28
Lewis River
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 560
2
Siouxon
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 572
2
Upper Smith Creek
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))24-29
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
1
Mount Whittier
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))24-29
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))24-29
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))26-30
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612((, 615))
4
Matheny
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))26-30
3 pt. min.
GMU 618
1
Quinault
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))26-30
3 pt. min.
GMU 638
3
Wynoochee
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))26-30
3 pt. min.
GMU 648
1
White River
WF
Any
Sept. ((22-26))26-30
Any bull
GMU 653
2
Prescott
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
Any bull
GMU 149
1
Blue Creek
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
Any bull
GMU 154
2
Dayton
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
Any bull
GMUs 162, 163
1
Tucannon
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
Any bull
GMU 166
1
Wenaha West
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
2
Wenaha East
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
2
Mountain View
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
Any bull
GMU 172
3
Lick Creek
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
Any bull
GMU 175
((3))1
Peola
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Couse
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
Any bull
GMU 181
2
Colockum
EA
Any
Sept. 1-18
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
((12))10
Teanaway
EA
Any
Sept. 1-18
Any bull
GMU 335
((4))3
Peaches Ridge
EA
Any
Sept. 1-18
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
((6))22
Observatory
EA
Any
Sept. 1-18
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
((7))28
Goose Prairie
EA
Any
Sept. 1-18
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
((2))18
Bethel
EA
Any
Sept. 1-18
Any bull
GMU 360
((7))15
Rimrock
EA
Any
Sept. 1-18
Any bull
GMU 364
((12))25
Cowiche
EA
Any
Sept. 1-18
Any bull
GMU 368
((2))15
Toutle
WA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))12-24 and Dec. 1-15
Any bull
GMU 556
((17))15
Norway Pass
WA
Any
Sept. ((4-10))8-14
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WA
Any
Sept. ((6-12 and Nov. 15-18))12-24
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WA
Any
Sept. 1-((18))11
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612((, 615))
2
White River
WA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))12-24 and Dec. 1-15
Any bull
GMU 653
25
Prescott
EM
Any
Sept. ((29 - Oct. 10))28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 149
1
Blue Creek
EM
Any
Sept. ((29 - Oct. 10))28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 154
1
Dayton
EM
Any
Sept. ((29 - Oct. 10))28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 162, 163
1
Tucannon
EM
Any
Sept. ((29 - Oct. 10))28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 166
1
Wenaha West
EM
Any
Sept. ((29 - Oct. 10))28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
1
Wenaha East
EM
Any
Sept. ((29 - Oct. 10))28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
((1))2
Mountain View
EM
Any
Sept. ((29 - Oct. 10))28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 172
2
Lick Creek
EM
Any
Sept. ((29 - Oct. 10))28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 175
1
Peola
EM
Any
Sept. ((29 - Oct. 10))28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Couse
EM
Any
Sept. ((29 - Oct. 10))28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 181
((1))2
Mission
EM
Any
Sept.(( 27 - Oct. 3))26 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 251
2
Colockum
EM
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 3))26 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
((10))8
Teanaway
EM
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 3))26 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 335
1
Peaches Ridge
EM
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 3))26 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
((4))17
Observatory
EM
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 3))26 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
((6))27
Goose Prairie
EM
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 3))26 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
((1))6
Bethel
EM
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 3))26 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 360
((2))13
Rimrock
EM
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 3))26 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 364
((4))13
Cowiche
EM
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 3))26 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 368
((2))17
Toutle
WM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Any bull
GMU 556
10
Upper Smith Creek
WM
Any
Sept. ((13-19))16-22
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
1
Mount Whittier
WM
Any
Sept. ((13-19))16-22
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WM
Any
Sept. ((13-19))16-22
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WM
Any
Oct. ((4-14))3-13
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WM
Any
Oct. ((1-10))3-14
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. ((2-7))1-6
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Grande Ronde
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 186
1
Mission
EF
Any
Oct. 20 - Nov. 2
Any bull
GMU 251
2
Peshastin
EF
Any
Feb. 8-17, 2026
Any bull
Elk Area 2033
4
Teanaway
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))19 - Nov. 1
Any bull
GMU 335
5
Peaches Ridge
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))19 - Nov. 1
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
((14))59
Observatory
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))19 - Nov. 1
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
((12))55
Goose Prairie
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))19 - Nov. 1
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
((5))41
Bethel
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))19 - Nov. 1
Any bull
GMU 360
((9))44
Rimrock
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))19 - Nov. 1
Any bull
GMU 364
((23))68
Cowiche
EF
Any
Oct. ((20 - Nov. 2))19 - Nov. 1
Any bull
GMU 368
((6))27
((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-((16))18
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071
4
Skokomish
WF
Any
Nov. 1-((16))18
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
5
White River
WF
Any
Oct. 12 - Nov. 6
Any bull
GMU 653
54
Turnbull
EA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))12-24
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Grande Ronde
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))7-24
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, ((2025))2026; and Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, ((2025))2026; and Jan. 1-7, ((2026))2027
Any bull
GMU 437
9
Upper Smith Creek
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
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. ((26))25 - Dec. 8
3 pt. min.
GMU 560
5
Siouxon
WA
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 8
3 pt. min.
GMU 572
5
Olympic
WA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))12-27 and Dec. 1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT Elk Area 6071
2
Skokomish
WA
Any
Sept. ((1-18))12-27 and Dec. 1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
((7))4
Turnbull
EM
Any
Nov. ((22-27))21-26
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Grande Ronde
EM
Any
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
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, ((2025))2026; and Dec. 3-11, ((2025))2026; and Jan. 8-19, ((2026))2027
Any bull
GMU 437
6
Upper Smith Creek
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
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. ((26))25 - Dec. 15
3 pt. min.
GMU 554
5
Olympic
WM
Any
((Sept. 27 - Oct. 10))Oct. 3-16
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071
((2))1
Skokomish
WM
Any
((Sept. 27 - Oct. 10))Oct. 3-16
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
1
White River
WM
Any
Sept. 27 - Oct. 10
Any bull
GMU 653
10
Antlerless Elk
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
North Half
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 108
5
Aladdin
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 111
10
Selkirk
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 113
10
49 Degrees North
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
10
Huckleberry
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 121
20
Fruitland
EF, EM, EA
Any
Jan. 1 - Feb. 15
Antlerless
Elk Area 1021
20
Turnbull
EF
Any
Nov. ((8-13))7-12
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Turnbull
EF
Any
Dec. ((2-7))1-6
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Mayview-Peola
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
10
Prescott
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 154
5
Marengo
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 163
5
Mountain View
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
Elk Area 1013
5
Couse
EF
Any
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
15
Malaga
EF
Any
Sept. ((6-17))5-16
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
20
Malaga
EF
Any
Nov. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
((55))30
Peshastin
EF
Any
Dec. 15, ((2025))2026 - Feb. 8, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 2033
20
Colockum
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
50
West Bar
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 330
5
Teanaway
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 335
25
Taneum
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 336
((180))230
Manastash
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 340
((130))170
Umtanum
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 342, 346
((125))160
Little Naches
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 346
((125))160
Nile
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 352
((10))15
Bumping
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 356
((15))20
Bethel
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 360
((10))15
Rimrock
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 364
((145))190
Cowiche
EF
Any
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 2))28 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 368
((80))105
((Alkali A
EF
Any
Oct. 11-28
Antlerless
GMU 371
45
Alkali B
EF
Any
Oct. 29 - Nov. 21
Antlerless
GMU 371
45
Alkali C
EF
Any
Jan. 1-31, 2026
Antlerless
GMU 371
50))
Mossyrock
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 505
20
Willapa Hills
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 506
35
Ryderwood
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 530
30
Washougal
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Wind River
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 578
5
Mallis
WF
Any
Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Mallis
WF
Any
Jan. 1-20, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
20
Puyallup
WF
Any
Jan. 1-20, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Puyallup
WF
Any
Jan. 21 - Feb. 10, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Puyallup
WF
Any
Feb. 11-28, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Joyce
WF, WM, WA
Any
((Dec. 16-31))Jan. 1-31, 2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6030
((5))10
Williams Creek
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 673
((10))5
Long Beach
WF
Any
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 684
4
Turnbull
EA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))12-24
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
11
Blue Creek
EA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))12-24
Antlerless
GMU 154
5
Malaga
EA
Any
Aug. 29 - Sept. 4
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
20
Colockum
EA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))5-17
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
75
Colockum
EA
Any
Nov. ((26 - Dec. 7))25 - Dec. 6
Antlerless
GMU 328
20
Taneum Early
EA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))5-17
Antlerless
GMU 336
((100))130
Taneum Late
EA
Any
Nov. ((26 - Dec. 7))25 - Dec. 6
Antlerless
GMU 336
((100))130
Manastash
EA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))5-17
Antlerless
GMU 340
((140))180
Umtanum
EA
Any
Nov. ((26 - Dec. 7))25 - Dec. 6
Antlerless
GMU 342
((175))230
Nile Early
EA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))5-17
Antlerless
GMU 352
((30))40
Nile Late
EA
Any
Nov. ((26 - Dec. 7))25 - Dec. 6
Antlerless
GMU 352
((30))40
Bumping
EA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))5-17
Antlerless
GMU 356
((50))65
Rimrock
EA
Any
Sept. ((6-18))5-17
Antlerless
GMU 364
((100))130
Cowiche
EA
Any
Nov. ((26 - Dec. 7))25 - Dec. 6
Antlerless
Elk Area 3681
((100))130
Willapa Hills
WA
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 506
60
Ryderwood
WA
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 530
50
Wynoochee
WA
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 648
((40))30
North Half
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 108
5
Aladdin
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 111
10
Selkirk
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 113
10
49 Degrees North
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
20
Huckleberry
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 121
20
Turnbull
EM
Any
Nov. ((22-27))21-26
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
8
Turnbull
EM
Any
Dec. ((9-14))8-13
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
8
Blue Creek
EM
Any
Dec. ((8, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2026))6-26
Antlerless
Elk Area 1054
5
Blue Creek
EM
Any
Dec. 30, 2026 - Jan. 19, 2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 1054
5
Blue Creek
EM
Any
Jan. 23 - Feb. 12, 2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 1054
5
Mountain View
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
Elk Area 1013
5
Mayview-Peola
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
5
Couse
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
5
Couse
EM
Any
Nov. ((30, 2025 - Jan. 19, 2026))29, 2026 - Jan. 18, 2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081 and Elk Area 1075
20
Malaga
EM
Any
Oct. ((2-8))3-9
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
45
Colockum
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
35
Teanaway
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 335
20
Taneum
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 336
((100))130
Manastash
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 340
((100))130
Umtanum
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 342
((85))110
Nile
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 352
((10))15
Bumping
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 356
((10))15
Bethel
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 360
((10))15
Cowiche
EM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 368
((60))80
((Alkali A
EM
Any
Sept. 21 - Oct. 10
Antlerless
GMU 371
45
Alkali B
EM
Any
Dec. 1-15
Antlerless
GMU 371
50))
Willapa Hills
WM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 506
20
Ryderwood
WM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 530
15
Yale
WM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 554
3
Yale
WM
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 554
3
Washougal
WM
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Wind River
WM
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
WM
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 578
25
Mallis
WM
Any
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Mashel
WM
Any
Jan. 1-15, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6054
20
North River
WM
Any
Nov. ((26))25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 658
((15))10
Forks
WF, WM, WA
Any
Jan. 1-31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6612
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. ((15-20))14-19
Spike bull or antlerless
Elk Area 1015
6
Aladdin
EF
Youth
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 111
5
Selkirk
EF
Youth
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 113
5
49 Degrees North
EF
Youth
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
5
Huckleberry
EF
Youth
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 121
15
Mayview-Peola
EF
Youth
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
3
Blue Creek
EF
Youth
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 154
5
East Okanogan
EF
Youth
Oct. 25 - Nov. 2
Antlerless
GMU 204
5
Couse
EF
Youth
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
3
Malaga
EF
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
((10))20
Yakima North
EF
Youth
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 9))28 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
((35))40
Yakima Central
EF
Youth
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 9))28 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
((5))10
Yakima South
EF
Youth
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 9))28 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
((25))35
((Alkali
EF
Youth
Dec. 16, 2025 - Jan. 21, 2026
Any elk
GMU 371
20))
Yakima Early
EA
Youth
Sept. ((6-18))5-17
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364
((55))70
Yakima Late
EA
Youth
Nov. ((26 - Dec. 7))25 - Dec. 6
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 342, 368
((40))50
Yakima North
EM
Youth
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 10))26 - Oct. 9
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
((25))30
Yakima Central
EM
Youth
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 10))26 - Oct. 9
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
((10))15
Yakima South
EM
Youth
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 10))26 - Oct. 9
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
((15))20
((Alkali
EM
Youth
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Any elk
GMU 371
10))
Sauk
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31
Any elk
GMU 437
5
Green River
WF, WM, WA
Youth
((Oct. 25-29 and Nov. 22-26))
Oct. 17-21 and Nov. 7-11
Any bull
GMU 485
2
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Nov. 20-30
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
5
Lewis River
WF
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Wind River
WF
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
WF
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 578
10
Region 5 West
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
10HC
Region 5 East
EF, EM, EA
Youth
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in GMUs 382 and 388
5HC
Peninsula
WF
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612((, 615))
((4))3
Clearwater
WF
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 615
5
Matheny
WF
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 618
5
Wynoochee
WF
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 648
10
North River
WF
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 658
((6))3
Williams Creek
WF
Youth
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 673
((5))3
Mallis
WF
Youth
Dec. 16, ((2025))2026 - Jan. 20, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Peninsula
WA
Youth
Sept. ((6-18))12-24
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612((, 615))
2
Peninsula
WM
Youth
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612((, 615))
2
Forks
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Dec. 16, ((2025))2026 - Jan. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6612
5*
Joyce
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 6030
5
Region 6
WF
Youth
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
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. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMUs 113, 117
10
Prescott
EF
65+
Oct. ((27 - Nov. 4))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 149
3
Blue Creek
EF
65+
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 154
1
Marengo
EF
65+
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 163
1
Peola-Mayview
EF
65+
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 145, 178
2
East Okanogan
EF
65+
Oct. 25 - Nov. 2
Antlerless
GMU 204
5
Malaga
EF
65+
Nov. ((1-12))1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
((10))15
Yakima North
EF
65+
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 9))28 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
((10))15
Yakima Central
EF
65+
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 9))28 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
((5))10
Yakima South
EF
65+
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 9))28 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
((5))10
((Alkali
EF
65+
Oct. 11-28
Any elk
GMU 371
10))
Yakima Early
EA
65+
Sept. ((6-18))5-17
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364
((15))20
Yakima Late
EA
65+
Nov. ((26 - Dec. 7))25 - Dec. 6
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 342, 368
((10))15
Yakima North
EM
65+
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 10))26 - Oct. 9
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
((5))10
Yakima Central
EM
65+
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 10))26 - Oct. 9
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
((5))10
Ryderwood
WF
65+
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 530
5
Willapa Hills
WF
65+
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 506
5
Sauk
WF, WM, WA
65+
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31
Any elk
GMU 437
5
Peninsula
WF
65+
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612((, 615))
3
Hanaford
WF, WM, WA
65+
Jan. 1-15, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6069
5
Hanaford
WF, WM, WA
65+
Jan. 16-31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Elk Area 6069
5
Peninsula
WA
65+
Sept. ((6-18))12-24
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612((, 615))
((1))2
Peninsula
WM
65+
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612((, 615))
((1))2
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. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMUs 113, 117
4
Huckleberry
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 121
5
Turnbull
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 1-6))Sept. 30 - Oct. 5
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Prescott
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((27 - Nov. 4))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 149
3
Blue Creek
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 154
1
Marengo
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 163
1
Peola-Mayview
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 145, 178
1
East Okanogan
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 25 - Nov. 2
Antlerless
GMU 204
5
Observatory
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((25 - Nov. 2))24 - Nov. 1
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
((1))2
Little Naches
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Any bull
GMU 346
((2))4
Malaga
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. ((6-17))5-16
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
((10))20
Yakima North
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 9))28 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
((15))20
Yakima Central
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((29 - Nov. 9))28 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
((5))10
Yakima South
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((19 - Nov. 9))28 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
((5))10
((Alkali
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 11-28
Any elk
GMUs 334, 371
5))
Corral Canyon
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. ((27 - Oct. 5))26 - Oct. 4
Any elk
Elk Area 3721
2
Sauk
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31
Any elk
GMU 437
5
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. ((18-24))25 - Oct. 1
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
5
Washougal
WF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Peninsula
WF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. ((1-12))7-18
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
3
Peninsula
WM
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((4-10))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Peninsula
WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. ((6-18))12-24
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. 16-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Region 1
EF, EA, EM/
2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Region 1
20HC
Region 2
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 2
10HC
Region 3
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
20HC
Rattlesnake Hills
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
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, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Whatcom and Skagit counties
5HC
Region 4 South
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
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, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
30HC
Long Beach
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
GMU 684
5
Region 6
WF, WA, WM/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, ((2025))2026 - Mar. 31, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 6
20HC
Region 5 NorthwestHoof Disease
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 1, ((2025))2026 - Feb. 28, ((2026))2027
Antlerless
GMUs 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550
15**
Region 5 SoutheastHoof Disease
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 1, ((2025))2026 - Feb. 28, ((2026))2027
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 HillsHoof Disease
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 1, ((2025))2026 - Feb. 28, ((2026))2027
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.
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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
2
South Rainier
Any Bull
GMUs 503, 510, 513, 516
1
Willapa Hills
Any Bull
GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530, 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684
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
RDS-6913.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 25-17-008, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25)
WAC 220-415-070((2025))2026 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas.
(1) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section.
(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))North Y
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area ((1))2 (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))South D
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area ((2))1 (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.
RDS-6914.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 25-17-008, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25)
WAC 220-415-120((2025))2026 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas.
(1) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section.
(2) Bighorn Sheep Permit Hunts
(a) Who May Apply: Anyone may apply, EXCEPT those who previously harvested a bighorn sheep in Washington state. An individual may only harvest one bighorn ram during his or her lifetime. However, this restriction is waived for hunters who have previously harvested a bighorn sheep under a ewe-only, juvenile ram, raffle, or auction permit, as well as for applications for a ewe-only, juvenile ram, raffle, or auction permit.
(b) Bag Limit: One (1) bighorn sheep except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one bighorn sheep hunt category.
Hunt Name
Permit Season
Permit Hunt Boundary Description
Special Restrictions
Permits
Any ram
Selah Butte
Oct. 1-31
Sheep Unit 4
Any Legal Weapon
2
Cleman Mountain
Oct. 1-31
Sheep Unit 7
Any Legal Weapon
((4))8
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
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))
Adult ewe
Lincoln Cliffs
Whitestone Unit
Sept. 15-30
Sheep Unit 20 Whitestone
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
2
Swakane
Oct. 11-31
Sheep Unit 14
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
2
Juvenile ram
Cleman Mountain
Sept. 15-30
Sheep Unit 7
Any Legal Weapon
2
Youth
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
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).
RDS-6915.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 25-17-008, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25)
WAC 220-415-130((2025))2026 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas.
(1) Hunters must comply with the provisions of this section.
(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
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.
RDS-6931.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 25-17-008, filed 8/7/25, effective 9/7/25)
WAC 220-416-060((2025-2026))2026-2027 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.
DUCKS
Statewide: Oct. ((11-19, 2025))17-25, 2026, and Oct. ((22, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026))28, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027; except scaup season closed Oct. ((11 - Oct. 31, 2025))17 - Nov. 6, 2026.
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. ((20, 2025))26, 2026, and ((Jan. 31, 2026))Feb. 6, 2027, in Western Washington (West Zone); ((Sept. 27, 2025))Oct. 3, 2027, and ((Jan. 31, 2026))Feb. 6, 2027, 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: ((Jan. 31, 2026))Feb. 6, 2027, 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, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, and 2 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 3 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, and 3 goldeneye in Western Washington.
Possession Limit for Regular Season: 21 ducks, to include not more than 6 hen mallard, 9 pintail, 6 scaup, 6 canvasback, and 6 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 9 scoter, 6 long-tailed duck, and 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 ((2025-2026))2026-2027 season is 52.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SEA DUCKS
Hunters must physically possess a special ((2025-2026))2026-2027 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. ((20, 2025))26, 2026, and ((Jan. 31, 2026))Feb. 6, 2027, in Western Washington (West Zone); ((Sept. 27, 2025))Oct. 3, 2026, and ((Jan. 31, 2026))Feb. 6, 2027, 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: ((Jan. 31, 2026))Feb. 6, 2027, 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))6 white-fronted geese.
Daily Bag Limit for Jan. 31, 2026 date: 3 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), ((10))6 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 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. ((6-14, 2025))5-13, 2026.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.
Regular Season
Oct. ((11 - Nov. 30))17 - Nov. 29, 2026, and Dec. ((13, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026))12, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027, for Canada and white-fronted geese (except brant).
Oct. ((11 - Nov. 30, 2025, and Dec. 13, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026, and Feb. 7-15, 2026))17 - Nov. 29, 2026, and Dec. 12, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027, and Feb. 13-21, 2027, for snow, Ross', and blue geese (collectively referred to as white geese). During Feb. ((7-15, 2026))13-21, 2027, 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: 3 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), ((10))6 white-fronted geese, and 6 white geese (snow, Ross', blue phase). During Feb. ((7-15, 2026))13-21, 2027: 10 white geese.
Possession Limit: 9 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), ((30))18 white-fronted geese, and 18 white geese (snow, Ross', blue phase). During Feb. ((7-15, 2026))13-21, 2027: 30 white geese.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SNOW GEESE
Hunters must physically possess a special ((2025-2026))2026-2027 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. ((6-14, 2025))5-13, 2026.
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; Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Oct. ((11 - Nov. 30, 2025, and Dec. 20, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026))17 - Nov. 29, 2026, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027.
Bag Limits for Goose Management Area 2 - Coast:
Daily Bag Limit: 2 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), ((10))6 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 6 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), ((30))18 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. ((6-14, 2025))5-13, 2026.
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; Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Oct. ((11-26, 2025, Nov. 26, 2025 - Jan. 11, 2026, and Feb. 7-15, 2026))17, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026, Nov. 25, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027, and Feb. 13-21, 2027. During Feb. 7-15, ((2026))2027, 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. ((11-26, 2025, and Nov. 26, 2025 - Jan. 10, 2026))17, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026, and Nov. 25, 2026 - Jan. 9, 2027.
Bag Limits for Goose Management Area 2 - Inland:
Daily Bag Limit: 2 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), ((10))6 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 6 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), ((30))18 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 ((2025-2026))2026-2027 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 ((2024-2025))2025-2026 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 operationsPenalty. 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. ((6-14, 2025))5-13, 2026.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.
Regular Season
Oct. ((11-19, 2025))17-25, 2026, and Nov. ((1, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026))7, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027.
Daily Bag Limit: 3 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), ((10))6 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 9 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), ((30))18 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Eastern Washington Goose Seasons
September Canada Goose Season (Eastern Washington)
Sept. ((6-7, 2025))5-6, 2026.
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. ((11, 2025 - Jan. 18, 2026))17, 2026 - Jan. 24, 2027; additionally, to accommodate opportunity during recognized holiday periods, the ((2025-2026))2026-2027 season will include: Nov. ((11, 27, and 28, 2025; Dec. 25, 26, 29, 30, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026))26 and 27, 2026; Dec. 24, 25, 28, 29, and 31, 2026; and Jan. 1 and 18, 2027; and every day Jan. ((19-25, 2026))25-31, 2027, for Canada geese and white-fronted geese.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only during Oct. ((11, 2025 - Nov. 30, 2025, and Dec. 20, 2025 - Jan. 18, 2026))17, 2026 - Nov. 29, 2026, and Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2027; additionally, to accommodate opportunity during recognized holiday periods, the ((2025-2026))2026-2027 season will include: Nov. ((11, 27, and 28, 2025; Dec. 25, 26, 29, and 30, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026; and every day Jan. 19-25, 2026, and Feb. 21, 2026 - Mar. 8, 2026))26 and 27, 2026; Dec. 24, 25, 28, 29, and 31, 2026; and Jan. 1 and 18, 2027; and every day Jan. 25-31, 2027, and Feb. 20, 2027 - Mar. 7, 2027, 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. ((11-27, 2025, and every day from Nov. 1, 2025 - Jan. 25, 2026))17, 2026 - Nov. 2, 2026, and every day from Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027.
Bag Limits for all Eastern Washington Goose Management Areas during regular seasons:
Daily Bag Limit: 3 Canada geese, ((10))6 white-fronted geese, and 10 white geese (snow, Ross', blue). During Feb. ((14-22, 2026))20, 2027 - Mar. 7, 2027, in GMA4: 20 white geese.
Possession Limit: 9 Canada geese, ((30))18 white-fronted geese, and 30 white geese (snow, Ross', blue). During Feb. ((11-22, 2026))20, 2027 - Mar. 7, 2027, 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 ((2025-2026))2026-2027 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 ((2025-2026))2026-2027 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. ((17, 21, and 24, 2026, and during the Jan. 31, 2026))23, 27, and 30, 2027, and during the Feb. 6, 2027, youth, veterans, and active military date.
If the ((2025-2026))2026-2027 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. ((10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, and 25, 2026, and during the Jan. 31, 2026))16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, and 31, 2027, and during the Feb. 6, 2027, youth, veterans, and active military date.
Open in Clallam and Whatcom counties only on the following dates: Jan. ((17, 21, and 24, 2026))23, 27, and 30, 2027.
Open in Pacific County only on the following dates: Jan. ((10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, and 25, 2026))16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 31, 2027, 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: ((Jan. 31, 2026))Feb. 6, 2027. 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 ((2025-2026))2026-2027 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, ((2025))2026, statewide.
Daily Bag Limit: 15 mourning doves.
Possession Limit: 45 mourning doves.
BAND-TAILED PIGEON
Sept. 15-23, ((2025))2026, 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 ((2025-2026))2026-2027 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. ((20, 2025, and Jan. 31, 2026))26, 2026, and Feb. 6, 2027, in Western Washington (West Zone).
((Sept. 27, 2025, and Jan. 31, 2026))Oct. 3, 2026, and Feb. 6, 2027, 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, ((2025))2026.
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.
RDS-6932.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 21-14-022, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21)
WAC 220-416-080Regulated access area restrictions for waterfowl, coot, and snipe hunting.
It is unlawful to hunt migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe within the following regulated access areas managed by the department, except under the following restrictions:
(1) Dungeness (North Olympic Wildlife Area - Dungeness Unit):
(a) Allowed in hunting zones or sites designated by the department.
(b) Open only on select days of the week designated by the department during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.
(2) Elk River (Johns River Wildlife Area - Elk River Unit, south of State Route 105):
(a) Open every day during approved September Canada goose season dates in Goose Management Area 2 - Coast.
(b) Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.
(3) Frenchman (Columbia Basin Wildlife Area - Desert Unit, southwest of Moses Lake at T17, R27E Sections 8 and 9):
(a) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.
(b) All visitors using the area must register and park in the parking lot and parking sites designated by the department.
(c) All vehicles are not allowed into the parking lot before 4:00 a.m.
(4) Lynch Cove and Union River (Mason County, within the SW 1/4 of Section 29, Section 31 (excluding the SW 1/4), and the W 1/2 of Section 32 in T23N, R1W.W.M.; in areas south of State Route 300 and NE North Shore Road, and areas north of State Routes 3 and 106):
(a) Allowed in hunting zones or sites designated by the department.
(b) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.
(5) Mesa Lake (Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area - Mesa Lake Unit):
(a) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.
(b) All visitors using the area must register and park in parking lots (Lanford and Sheffield Roads) and parking sites designated by the department during approved season dates.
(6) North Potholes (Columbia Basin Wildlife Area - Potholes Unit, west of Moses Lake at T19, R27, S33 and S34):
(a) Open every day during migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.
(b) All visitors using the area must register and park in the parking lot and parking sites designated by the department.
(c) All vehicles are not allowed in the parking lot before 4:00 a.m.
(7) Samish River (Skagit Wildlife Area - Samish River Unit):
(a) Allowed in hunting zones or sites designated by the department.
(b) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.
(c) All visitors using the area must first register and park in the parking sites designated by the department, in order to access the designated hunting zone.
(8) South Padilla Bay (Skagit Wildlife Area - South Padilla Bay Unit):
(a) Allowed in hunting zones or sites designated by the department.
(b) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.
(c) All visitors using the area must first register and park in the parking sites designated by the department.
(9) Winchester (Columbia Basin Wildlife Area - Desert Unit, west of Moses Lake at T18N, R25E Section 13, and T18N, R26E Section 18):
(a) Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates, and all approved goose hunting dates in Goose Management Area 4 (closed to all access during nonhunt days).
(b) All visitors using the area must register and park in the parking lot and parking sites designated by the department.
(c) All vehicles are not allowed in the parking lot before 4:00 a.m.
(10) Windmill Ranch (Sunnyside-Snake River Wildlife Area - Windmill Ranch Unit):
(a) Open every day during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.
(b) All visitors using the area must register and park in parking lots (Marion or Colonial Roads) and parking sites designated by the department during approved season dates.
(11) North Willapa regulated access area (that portion of the Johns River Wildlife Area - North Willapa Bay Unit located north of the Willapa River between Fleiss Creek and Camenzind Road in T14, R09, S16, 17, 21, and 22):
(a) Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays during approved migratory waterfowl, coot, and snipe season dates.
(b) If entering the area prior to 8:00 a.m. on the open days, hunters must possess a valid reservation issued through the department's online hunt by reservation system.
(c) All visitors using the area must register and park in the parking sites designated by the department in order to access the designated hunting zones.