The commission may, by rule, offer permits for hunters to hunt deer or elk during more than one general season.
An annual drawing will be conducted by the department for multiple season permits.
(1) Multiple season big game hunting permit applications:
(a) To apply for multiple season big game hunting season permits for deer or elk, applicants must purchase a permit application.
(b) No refunds or exchanges for applications will be made for persons applying for multiple season big game hunting season permits after the application has been submitted.
(c) An applicant may purchase only one application for a multiple season big game hunting season permit for each species.
(d) Permits will be randomly drawn by computer selection.
(e) Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
(f) The department will establish application and drawing dates.
(2) The bag limit for this permit is one deer or elk.
(3) Multiple season permits:
(a) Hunters who are drawn will be required to purchase their original deer or elk license, corresponding to their permit, and the multiple season big game permit.
(b) Successful applicants will be allowed to purchase their permit at any time prior to August 1st.
(c) The permits are not transferable.
(d) Permits not purchased by successful applicants prior to August 1st may be sold at the discretion of the department on a first-come, first-served basis.
(4) Permit holders are required to follow all rules and restrictions for general season hunters within the game management unit or area hunted.
Number of Permits | Dates | Game Management Units (GMUs) | Legal Animal | Eligible Hunters |
Multiple Season Deer Permits | | |
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 |
Multiple Season Elk Permits | | | |
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 |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.013,
77.04.020,
77.04.055, and
77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-412-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
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77.12.047,
77.12.150, and
77.12.240. WSR 15-10-061 (Order 15-100), § 232-28-294, filed 5/1/15, effective 6/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.12.047,
77.32.450, and
77.32.370. WSR 12-06-008 (Order 12-21), § 232-28-294, filed 2/24/12, effective 3/26/12. Statutory Authority: RCW
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77.32.370. WSR 11-01-041 (Order 10-313), § 232-28-294, filed 12/6/10, effective 1/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW
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77.12.020,
77.12.570,
77.12.210,
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77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-294, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW
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77.12.020. WSR 08-01-052 (Order 07-292), § 232-28-294, filed 12/13/07, effective 1/13/08; WSR 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-294, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.]