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 descriptions—Region 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 descriptions—Region 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:
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| 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:
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| 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:
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| 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:
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| 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:
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| 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 descriptions—Region 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:
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| 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:
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| 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:
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 descriptions—Region 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 Northwest—Hoof 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 Southeast—Hoof 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 Hills—Hoof 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. |
- | 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 operations
—Penalty. If a hunter takes a dusky Canada goose or does not comply with requirements listed above regarding WDFW collection of subspecies information, authorization will be invalidated by the department and the hunter will not be able to hunt geese in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland for the remainder of the season. It is unlawful to fail to comply with all provisions listed above for Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland. Taking one dusky Canada goose is punishable as an infraction under RCW
77.15.160 (5)(b). Other violations of Area 2 goose hunting rules are punishable as an infraction under RCW
77.15.160 (2)(e) or as a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor under RCW
77.15.400 unlawful hunting of wild birds, depending on the circumstances of the violation.
Goose Management Area 3
Includes all parts of Western Washington not included in Goose Management Areas 1 and 2.
September Canada Goose Season
Sept. ((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.