WSR 06-06-094PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OFFISH AND WILDLIFE
[
Filed March 1, 2006,
11:28 a.m.
] Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 06-02-096.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 232-28-352 2003-2005 Elk general seasons and special permits.
Hearing Location(s): Comfort Inn and Conference Center,
1620 74th Avenue S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 596-9100, on
April 7-8, 2006, at 8:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 7, 2006.
Submit Written Comments to: Attn: Wildlife Program
Commission Meeting Public Comments, 600 Capitol Way North,
Olympia, WA 98501-1091, e-mail Wildthing@dfw.wa.gov, fax (360)
902-2162, by Monday, March 24, 2006.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Nancy
Burkhart by April 5, 2006, TTY (360) 902-2207 or (360)
902-2267.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Elk general hunting
seasons are set on a three year basis. Elk general hunting
seasons may be adjusted annually in response to elk population
changes and damage complaints. This rule sets general elk
hunting season opportunities for 2006-2008, adjusts general
seasons for 2006 in response to elk population changes and
damage complaints, provides for recreational harvest of elk,
helps reduce agricultural damage, and provides for population
control of elk where needed.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Provides recreational, elk
hunting opportunity and protects elk from overharvest.
Addresses elk-caused agricultural damage problems.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.047.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington fish and wildlife
commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and
Implementation: Dave Brittell, Natural Resources Building,
Olympia, (360) 902-2504; and Enforcement: Bruce Bjork,
Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2932.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. These rules regulate
recreational hunters and do not directly regulate small
business.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Not hydraulics rules.
March 1, 2006
Evan Jacoby
Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 05-90, filed 5/10/05,
effective 6/10/05)
WAC 232-28-352
((2003-2005)) 2006-2008 Elk general
seasons and ((special permits)) definitions.
Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the license year
except where otherwise permitted by fish and wildlife
commission rule.
Hunting Method: Elk hunters must select only one of the
hunting methods (modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader).
Elk Tag Areas: Elk hunters must choose either Eastern or
Western Washington to hunt in and buy the appropriate tag for
that area.
Any Bull Elk Seasons: Open only to the taking of elk with
visible antlers (bull calves are illegal).
Antler Point: To qualify as an antler point, the point must
be at least one inch long measured on the longest side.
Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Bull elk taken in ((these))
spike only GMUs must have at least one antler ((that is a
spike)) with only one antler point above the ears (((does not
branch above ears))). An animal with ((branched)) more than
one antler point above the ears on both antlers ((on both
sides)) is illegal ((but an animal with a spike on one side is
legal in spike only units)).
Spike Only GMUs: 145-154, 162-186, 249-251, 328, 329, and
335-368.
3 Point ((Restriction)) Antler Restrictions: Legal bull elk
((taken)) must have at least 3 antler points on one side
((only. Antler points may include eye guards, but)) with at
least 2 antler points ((must be)) on the upper half of the
main beam. ((All antler points must be at least one (1) inch
long, measured from the antler tip to nearest edge of the
beam.)) Eye guards are antler points when they are at least
one inch long. Antler restrictions apply to all hunters
during any open season.
3 Point GMUs: All of Western Washington except for GMUs 454,
564, 568, 574, 578, ((588,)) and Elk Area 4941.
Permit Only Units: The following GMUs are closed during
general seasons: 157, 371, 485, 522, 524, 556, 621, 636, and
Elk Area 3068.
GMUs Closed to Elk Hunting: 418, 437 (except for Elk Area
4941), and 490.
((Private Lands Wildlife Management Areas (PLWMAs): Buckrun
(PLWMA 201), Kapowsin (PLWMA 401), and Merrill and Ring (PLWMA
600) are closed to hunting, except by permit or written
permission from the landowner.
Special Permits: Only hunters with elk tag prefix identified
in the Special Elk Permits tables may apply for special bull
or antlerless permits. Please see permit table for tag
eligibility. Hunters drawn for a special permit may hunt only
with a weapon in compliance with their tag and during the
dates listed for the hunt.))
Elk Tag Areas
Eastern Washington: All 100, 200, and 300 GMUs except permit
only for all hunters in GMUs 157 and 371. Modern ((firearm
restrictions)) firearms are restricted in GMU 334.
EA - Eastern Washington Archery Tag
EF - Eastern Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag
EM - Eastern Washington Muzzleloader Tag
Western Washington: All 400, 500, and 600 GMUs except closed
in GMUs 418, 437 (except for Elk Area 4941), 490, and modern
firearm restrictions in portions of GMU 660. GMU 554 is open
only for early archery and muzzleloader seasons. Elk Area
6063 in GMU 638 (Quinault) is open to AHE master hunters only.
Elk hunting by permit only in GMUs 485, 522, 524, 556, 621,
and 636((, and PLWMAs 401 and 600)).
WA - Western Washington Archery Tag
WF - Western Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag
WM - Western Washington Muzzleloader Tag
Modern Firearm Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an
elk tag option.
Tag Required: Valid modern firearm elk tag as listed below on
his/her person for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: May use modern firearm, bow and arrow, or
muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.
| Hunt Area |
Elk
Tag
Area |
Game
Management
Units (GMUs) |
((2003)) 2006
Dates |
((2004)) 2007
Dates |
((2005)) 2008
Dates |
Legal Elk |
| Eastern Washington |
EF |
111, 113, 117 |
((Oct. 25 - Nov.
2)) Oct. 28-Nov. 5 |
((Oct. 30 - Nov.
7)) Oct. 27-Nov.
4 |
((Oct. 29 - Nov.
6)) Oct. 25-Nov.
2 |
Any bull |
|
|
((157, 371)) |
|
|
|
((Permit
only)) |
|
|
145 through 154,
162 through 186,
249, 251, 328,
329, 335 through
368 |
((Oct. 25 - Nov.
2)) Oct. 28-Nov. 5 |
((Oct. 30 - Nov.
7)) Oct. 27-Nov.
4 |
((Oct. 29 - Nov.
6)) Oct. 25-Nov.
2 |
Spike bull |
|
|
Elk Area 3722* |
((Sept. 2-15)) Sept.
9-22 |
((Sept. 7-19))
Sept. 8-21 |
((Sept. 17-30))
Sept. 6-19 |
Antlerless |
|
|
101, 105, 108,
121 through 142,372, 382, 388 |
((Oct. 6-19)) Oct.
28-Nov. 5 |
((Oct. 4-17))
Oct. 27-Nov. 4 |
((Oct. 29 - Nov.
6)) Oct. 25-Nov.
2 |
Any Elk |
|
|
127-142 AHE
master hunters
only |
Dec. 9-31 |
Dec. 9-31 |
Dec. 9-31 |
Any elk |
|
|
203 through 248,
250, 254 through
290, 373, 379,
381 except closed
within 1/2 mile of
the Columbia
River in Douglas
and Grant
counties. |
Oct. 28-Nov. 15 |
Oct. 27-Nov. 15 |
Oct. 25-Nov. 15 |
Any elk |
|
|
371, Elk Areas
3911 and 3912
AHE master
hunters only |
Aug. 1-Jan. 30 |
Aug. 1-Jan. 30 |
Aug. 1-Jan. 30 |
Antlerless
only |
|
|
*GMU 372 and Elk Area 3722 are mainly private property, hunters are not advised to try hunting
these areas without making prior arrangements for access. |
|
|
((101, 105, 108,
121 through 142,
and 382 |
Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 |
Oct. 30 - Nov. 7 |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Any elk)) |
| Western Washington |
WF |
407, 448, 460,
466, 503 through
520, 530, 550,
((558,)) 560, 572,
601 through 618,
624 (except for
Elk Area 6071),
627 through 633,
638 through
((663,)) 652,
((and 667)) 654
through 684.
Except AHE
master hunters
only in Elk Area
6063 |
((Nov. 1-9)) Nov.
4-13 |
((Nov. 6-14))
Nov. 3-12 |
((Nov. 5-13))
Nov. 1-10 |
3 pt. min. |
|
|
501 |
((Nov. 1-9)) Nov.
4-13 |
((Nov. 6-14))
Nov. 4-13 |
((Nov. 5-13))
Nov. 1-10 |
3 pt. min. or
antlerless |
|
|
564, 568, 574
through ((588))
578, 666 |
((Nov. 1-9)) Nov.
4-13 |
((Nov. 6-14))
Nov. 3-12 |
((Nov. 5-13))
Nov. 1-10 |
Any elk |
|
|
454 |
((Nov. 1-9)) Nov.
4-13 |
((Nov. 6-14))
Nov. 3-12 |
((Nov. 5-13))
Nov. 1-10 |
Any bull |
|
|
((485, 522, 524,
556, 621, 636,
Elk Area 6071,
and PLWMAs
401 and 600 |
|
|
|
Permit only)) |
Archery Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an
elk tag option.
Tag Required: Valid archery elk tag as listed below on
his/her person for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: Bow and arrow only as defined by WAC 232-12-054.
Special Notes: Archery tag holders can hunt only during
archery seasons and must hunt with archery equipment (WAC 232-12-054). Archery elk hunters may apply for special bull
permits. Please see permit table for tag eligibility for all
elk permits.
| Hunt Area |
Elk
Tag
Area |
Game Management
Units (GMUs) |
((2003)) 2006
Dates |
((2004)) 2007
Dates |
((2005)) 2008
Dates |
Legal Elk |
| Early Archery Elk Seasons |
| Eastern Washington |
EA |
101 through 142, 243,
247, ((249,)) 250,
((334)) 388 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any elk |
|
|
145, ((149,)) 162,
((163)) 166 through 172,
((178 through)) 181, 186,
249, 328, 329, ((and))
335 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Spike bull |
|
|
149, 154, Elk Area 1010,
Elk Area 1012, Elk Area
1013, 163, 175, 178,
330, 334, 336, 340, 352,
356, 364 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Spike bull
or
antlerless |
| Western Washington |
WA |
454, 564, 568, 574, 578,
((588,)) 652, 666 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any elk |
|
|
407, 448, 501 through
505, 550, 554, ((558,))
560, 572, 624, except for
Elk Area 6071, Elk Area
6061, 654, 660, 663, 667
through 673, 684, and
699 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
3 pt. min.
or
antlerless |
|
|
460, 466, 506, 510, 513,
516, 520, 530, 601, 602,
603, 607, 612 through
618, 627, 633, 638
through 648, 651,
((653,)) 658, and 681.
AHE master hunters only
in Elk Area 6063.
((Permit only in
PLWMA 600 in GMU
603)) |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
Sept. 8-21 |
3 pt. min. |
|
|
Elk Area 4941 |
Oct. 1-31 |
Oct. 1-31 |
Oct. 1-31 |
Any elk |
| Late Archery Elk Seasons |
| Eastern Washington |
EA |
101, 105, 108, 117
through 127, 388 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Any elk |
|
|
178((, 186)) |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Antlerless
only |
|
|
127-142 AHE master
hunters only. Must wear
hunter orange. |
Dec. 9-31 |
Dec. 9-31 |
Dec. 9-31 |
Any elk |
|
|
Elk Area 1010, 163 |
Dec. 9-Jan. 30 |
Dec. 9-Jan. 30 |
Dec. 9-Jan. 30 |
Antlerless
only |
|
|
203 through 248, 250,
254 through 290, 373,
379, 381 except closed
within 1/2 mile of the
Columbia River in
Douglas and Grant
counties. Must wear
hunter orange. |
Oct. 28-Nov. 15 |
Oct. 27-Nov. 15 |
Oct. 25-Nov. 15 |
Any elk |
|
|
371, Elk Areas 3911 and
3912 AHE Master
Hunters only. Must wear
hunter orange. |
Aug. 1-Jan. 30 |
Aug. 1-Jan. 30 |
Aug. 1-Jan. 30 |
Antlerless
only |
|
|
328((, 335)) |
Nov. 20-Dec. 8 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Spike bull |
|
|
335, 336, 346, 352, 364,
368 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Spike bull
or
antlerless |
| Western Washington |
WA |
407, 503, 505, 667, 672,
681, Elk Area 6066 in
GMU 660, and 699. Elk
Area 6064, except AHE
master hunters only in
Elk Area 6063 in GMU
638 |
((Nov. 19 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
22-Dec. 15 |
((Nov. 24 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
21-Dec. 15 |
((Nov. 23 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
19-Dec. 15 |
3 pt. min.
or
antlerless |
|
|
454, 564, ((588,)) 666 |
((Nov. 19 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
22-Dec. 15 |
((Nov. 24 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
21-Dec. 15 |
((Nov. 23 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
19-Dec. 15 |
Any elk |
|
|
603, 612, 615, 638, and
648((, except closed in
PLWMA 600 in GMU
603)) |
((Nov. 19 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
22-Dec. 15 |
((Nov. 24 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
21-Dec. 15 |
((Nov. 23 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
19-Dec. 15 |
3 pt. min. |
|
|
506, 520, 530 |
((Nov. 19 - Dec.
7)) Nov.
22-Dec. 7 |
((Nov. 24 - Dec.
7)) Nov.
21-Dec. 7 |
((Nov. 23 - Dec.
7)) Nov.
19-Dec. 7 |
3 pt. min.
or
antlerless |
|
|
506, 520, 530 |
Dec. 8-15 |
Dec. 8-15 |
Dec. 8-15 |
3 pt. min. |
Muzzleloader Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an
elk tag option.
Tag Required: Valid muzzleloader elk tag as listed below on
his/her person for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: Muzzleloader only as defined by WAC 232-12-051.
Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during
the muzzleloader seasons and must hunt with muzzleloader
equipment. Only hunters with tags identified in the Special
Elk Permits tables may apply for special elk permits.
| Hunt Area |
Elk
Tag
Area |
Game
Management
Units (GMUs) |
((2003)) 2006
Dates |
((2004)) 2007
Dates |
((2005)) 2008
Dates |
Legal Elk |
| Early Muzzleloader Elk Seasons |
| Eastern Washington |
EM |
111, 113, 117, 247 |
((Oct. 4-10))
Oct. 7-13 |
((Oct. 2-8)) Oct.
6-12 |
((Oct. 1-7)) Oct.
4-10 |
Any bull |
|
|
101 through 108,
121 through 142 |
((Oct. 4-10))
Oct. 7-13 |
((Oct. 2-8)) Oct.
6-12 |
((Oct. 1-7)) Oct.
4-10 |
Any elk |
|
|
172, 245, 250, Elk
Area 2051, 335
through 342, 352
through 360, 368 |
((Oct. 4-10))
Oct. 7-13 |
((Oct. 2-8)) Oct.
6-12 |
((Oct. 1-7)) Oct.
4-10 |
Spike bull |
| Western Washington |
WM |
454, 564, 568, 574,
578, 666, 684 |
((Oct. 4-10))
Oct. 7-13 |
((Oct. 2-8)) Oct.
6-12 |
((Oct. 1-7)) Oct.
4-10 |
Any elk |
|
|
460, 504, 513, 530,
554, 602, 603, 607,
((654,)) 658, 660,
672 |
((Oct. 4-10))
Oct. 7-13 |
((Oct. 2-8)) Oct.
6-12 |
((Oct. 1-7)) Oct.
4-10 |
3 pt. min. |
|
|
501, 652, 663, 667 |
((Oct. 4-10))
Oct. 7-13 |
((Oct. 2-8)) Oct.
6-12 |
((Oct. 1-7)) Oct.
4-10 |
3 pt. min.
or
antlerless |
| Late Muzzleloader Elk Seasons |
| Eastern Washington |
EM |
130 through 142 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 |
Any elk |
|
|
127-142 AHE
Master hunters
only. Must wear
hunter orange. |
Dec. 9-31 |
Dec. 9-31 |
Dec. 9-31 |
Any elk |
|
|
203 through 248,
250, 254 through
290, 373, 379, 381
except closed within
1/2 mile of the
Columbia River in
Douglas and Grant
counties. Must wear
hunter orange. |
Oct. 28-Nov. 15 |
Oct. 27-Nov 15 |
Oct. 25-Nov. 15 |
Any elk |
|
|
371, Elk Areas
3911 and 3912
AHE master hunters
only. Must wear
hunter orange. |
Aug. 1-Jan. 30,
2007 |
Aug. 1-Jan. 30,
2008 |
Aug. 1-Jan. 30,
2009 |
Antlerless
only |
| Western Washington |
WM |
Elk Area 4941 |
Nov. 1-Jan. 30,
2007 |
Nov. 1-Jan. 30,
2008 |
Nov. 1-Jan. 30,
2009 |
Any elk |
|
|
501, 503, 505, 652 |
((Nov. 19 - Dec.
8)) Nov. 22-Dec.
8 |
((Nov. 24 - Dec.
8)) Nov. 21-Dec.
8 |
((Nov. 23 - Dec.
8)) Nov. 19-Dec. 8 |
3 pt. min.
or
antlerless |
|
|
454, 564, 568, 666,
684 |
((Nov. 19 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
22-Dec. 15 |
((Nov. 24 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
21-Dec. 15 |
((Nov. 23 - Dec.
15)) Nov. 19-Dec.
15 |
Any elk |
|
|
574, 578 |
((Nov. 19-30))
Nov. 22-30 |
((Nov. 24-30))
Nov. 21-30 |
((Nov. 23-3)) Nov.
19-30 |
Any elk |
|
|
504, 550, 601, 667 |
((Nov. 19 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
22-Dec. 15 |
((Nov. 24 - Dec.
15)) Nov.
21-Dec. 15 |
((Nov. 23 - Dec.
15)) Nov. 19-Dec.
15 |
3 pt. min. |
((Special Elk Hunts Open to Specified Tag Holders
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an
elk tag option.
Tag Required: Proper elk tags are listed with each GMU below.
Hunting Method: Hunters must use method listed on their tag,
except in firearm restriction areas, where some types of
weapons are banned from use. See elk tag required, dates, and
legal elk in table below. In firearm restriction areas modern
firearm hunters may hunt with a muzzleloader equipped with a
scope.
Hunt Area |
Elk Tag |
Game ManagementUnits (GMUs) |
2003
Dates |
2004
Dates |
2005 Dates |
Legal Elk |
EasternWashington |
EA, EM,
EF |
127 through 142, advanced hunter
education master hunters only |
Dec. 9-31 |
Dec. 9-31 |
Dec. 9-31 |
Any elk |
|
|
203-248, 250, 254-290, 373, and
381 except closed within 1/2 mile
of the Columbia River in Douglas
and Grant counties |
Oct. 28 - Nov. 15 |
Oct. 30 - Nov. 15 |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 15 |
Any elk |
|
EA, EM,
EF |
371, Elk Areas 3911 and 3912
advanced hunter education master
hunters only |
Aug. 1 - Feb. 28,
2004 |
Aug. 1 - Feb. 28,
2005 |
Aug. 1 - Feb.
28, 2006 |
Antlerless
only |
Western
Washington |
WM |
Elk Area 4941(muzzleloader only) |
Nov. 1 - Jan. 31,
2004 |
Nov. 1 - Jan. 31,
2005 |
Nov. 1 - Jan. 31,
2006 |
Any elk |
|
WA |
Elk Area 4941(archery only) |
Oct. 1-31 |
Oct. 1-31 |
Oct. 1-31 |
Any elk |
Special Elk Permit Hunting Seasons(Open to Permit Holders Only)
Permit hunters may hunt only with a weapon in compliance with
their tag. Applicants must have purchased the proper tag for
these hunts (see elk tag prefix required to apply for each
hunt).
Hunt Name |
2005 Permit Season |
Special
Restrictions |
Elk Tag |
Boundary |
2005 |
Modern Firearm Bull Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.) |
Blue Creek A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 154 |
2 |
|
Watershed |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
3 pt. min. or |
EA, EF, EM |
GMU 157 |
40 |
|
Dayton A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 162 |
7 |
|
Tucannon A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
Elk Area 1014 |
2 |
|
Wenaha A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 169 |
5 |
|
Mountain View A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 172 |
3 |
|
Couse A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 181 |
1 |
|
Mission A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 251 |
7 |
|
Naneum A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 328 |
19 |
|
Quilomene A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 329 |
17 |
|
Teanaway A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 335 |
10 |
|
Peaches Ridge A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMUs 336, 346 |
142 |
|
Little Naches A |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 346 |
20 |
|
Observatory A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMUs 340, 342 |
77 |
|
Goose Prairie A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMUs 352, 356 |
92 |
|
Bethel A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 360 |
50 |
|
Rimrock A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 364 |
109 |
|
Cowiche A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any bull |
EF |
GMU 368 |
24 |
|
Klickitat Meadows A |
TBA** |
Any bull |
EF |
Elk Area 3068 |
1 |
|
Green River |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 |
Any bull |
WF |
GMU 485 |
1 |
|
Margaret A |
Nov. 5-13 |
3 pt. min. |
WF |
GMU 524 |
22 |
|
Toutle A |
Nov. 5-13 |
3 pt. min. |
WF |
GMU 556 |
87 |
|
Matheny |
Oct. 1-10 |
3 pt. min. |
WA, WF,
WM |
GMU 618 |
3 |
|
Olympic A |
Nov. 1-9 |
3 pt. min. |
WF |
GMU 621,
EXCEPT |
21 |
|
Skokomish A |
Nov. 1-9 |
3 pt. min. |
WF |
GMU 636 |
12 |
|
Modern Firearm Elk Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.) |
Aladdin A |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Any elk |
EF |
GMU 111 |
10 |
|
Selkirk A |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Any elk |
EF |
GMU 113 |
10 |
|
49 Degrees North |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Any elk |
EF |
GMU 117 |
15 |
|
Blue Creek B |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMUs 149, 154 |
100 |
|
Dayton B |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 163 and
Elk |
200 |
|
Dayton C |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 149 and
Elk |
100 |
|
Peola |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 178 |
50 |
|
Couse B |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 181 |
25 |
|
Couse C |
Oct. 1-10 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 181 |
25 |
|
Mountain View B |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
Elk Area 1013 |
60 |
|
Lick Creek A |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 175 |
25 |
|
Malaga A |
Aug. 13 - Sept. 25 |
Antlerless |
EF |
Elk Area 2032 |
100 |
|
Malaga B |
Sept. 5-30 |
Any elk |
EF |
Elk Area 2032 |
10 |
|
Malaga C |
Nov. 7 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
EF |
Elk Area 2032 |
150 |
|
Malaga D |
Nov. 7 - Dec. 18 |
Any elk |
EF |
Elk Area 2032 |
10 |
|
Malaga E |
Dec. 19 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Any elk |
EF |
Elk Area 2032 |
15 |
|
Peshastin A |
Aug. 15-31 |
Antlerless |
EF |
Elk Area 2033 |
20 |
|
Peshastin B |
Sept. 15 - Oct. 1 |
Antlerless |
EF |
Elk Area 2033 |
20 |
|
Peshastin C |
Sept. 22-30 |
Any elk |
EF |
Elk Area 2033 |
5 |
|
Peshastin D |
Nov. 30 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
EF |
Elk Area 2033 |
30 |
|
Peshastin E |
Dec. 15 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Any elk |
EF |
Elk Area 2033 |
10 |
|
West Bar A |
Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 330 |
5 |
|
West Bar B |
Nov. 3-6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 330 |
5 |
|
Colockum A |
Oct. 8-14 |
Antlerless |
EF |
Elk Area 3028 |
35 |
|
Taneum A |
Nov. 2-6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 336 |
160 |
|
Manastash A |
Nov. 2-6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 340 |
340 |
|
Umtanum A |
Nov. 2-6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 342 |
340 |
|
Cleman |
Dec. 1-15 |
Antlerless |
EF |
Elk Area 3944 |
60 |
|
Little Naches B |
Nov. 2-6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 346 |
220 |
|
Nile A |
Nov. 2-6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 352 |
50 |
|
Bumping B |
Nov. 2-6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 356 |
100 |
|
Bethel B |
Nov. 2-6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 360 |
100 |
|
Rimrock B |
Nov. 2-6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 364 |
180 |
|
Cowiche B |
Nov. 2-6 |
Antlerless |
EF |
GMU 368 |
180 |
|
Klickitat Meadows B |
TBA** |
Spike bull or |
EF |
Elk Area 3068 |
9 |
|
Alkali A |
Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 |
Any elk |
EF |
GMU 371 |
25 |
|
Willapa Hills A |
Nov. 5-13 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 506 |
35 |
|
Raymond A |
Nov. 5-10 |
3 pt. min. or
antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6010 |
20 |
|
Raymond B |
Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6010 |
30 |
|
Raymond C |
Jan. 1-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6010 |
15 |
|
Raymond D |
Feb. 1-28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6010 |
15 |
|
Winston A |
Nov. 5-13 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 520 |
12 |
|
Margaret B |
Nov. 5-13 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 524 |
25 |
|
Ryderwood A |
Nov. 5-13 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 530 |
32 |
|
Coweeman A |
Nov. 5-13 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 550 |
15 |
|
Toutle B |
Nov. 5-13 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 556 |
35 |
|
Marble A |
Nov. 5-13 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 558 |
50 |
|
Carlton |
Oct. 1-10 |
3 pt. min. |
WF |
Elk Area 5057 |
5 |
|
West Goat Rocks |
Oct. 1-10 |
3 pt. min. |
WF |
Elk Area 5058 |
5 |
|
Mt. Adams |
Oct. 1-10 |
3 pt. min. |
WF |
Elk Area 5059 |
5 |
|
Lewis River A |
Nov. 5-13 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 560 |
60 |
|
Siouxon A |
Nov. 5-13 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 572 |
40 |
|
Chehalis Valley A |
Sept. 15-30 |
Antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6066 |
10 |
|
Chehalis Valley B |
Oct. 1-31 |
Antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6066 |
10 |
|
Chehalis Valley C |
Nov. 5-10 |
Antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6066 |
30 |
|
Chehalis Valley D |
Nov. 15-30 |
Antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6066 |
15 |
|
Chehalis Valley E |
Feb. 1-28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6066 |
15 |
|
North Minot A |
Oct. 20-31 |
Antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6067 |
60 |
|
Deschutes |
Jan. 15-23, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 666 |
10 |
|
Williams Creek |
Nov. 5-9 |
Antlerless |
WF |
GMU 673 |
40 |
|
North Shore A |
Nov. 5-9 |
Antlerless |
WF |
Elk Area 6068 |
5 |
|
Muzzleloader Bull Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader elk tag holders may apply.) |
Note: Fire closures may limit access during early October seasons. |
Blue Creek C |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 154 |
1 |
|
Dayton D |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 162 |
1 |
|
Tucannon B |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
Elk Area 1014 |
1 |
|
Wenaha B |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 169 |
1 |
|
Mountain View C |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 172 |
1 |
|
Couse D |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 181 |
1 |
|
Mission B |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 251 |
3 |
|
Naneum B |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 328 |
4 |
|
Quilomene B |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 329 |
4 |
|
Teanaway C |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 335 |
2 |
|
Peaches Ridge B |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMUs 336, 346 |
22 |
|
Observatory B |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMUs 340, 342 |
25 |
|
Goose Prairie B |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMUs 352, 356 |
15 |
|
Bethel C |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 360 |
9 |
|
Rimrock C |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 364 |
17 |
|
Cowiche C |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any bull |
EM |
GMU 368 |
9 |
|
Klickitat Meadows C |
TBA** |
Any bull |
EM |
Elk Area 3068 |
1 |
|
Margaret C |
Oct. 1-7 |
3 pt. min. |
WM |
GMU 524 |
5 |
|
Toutle C |
Oct. 1-7 |
3 pt. min. |
WM |
GMU 556 |
17 |
|
Olympic B |
Oct. 4-10 |
3 pt. min. |
WM |
GMU 621,
EXCEPT |
3 |
|
Skokomish B |
Oct. 4-10 |
3 pt. min. |
WM |
GMU 636 |
3 |
|
Muzzleloader Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader elk tag holders may apply.) |
Aladdin B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Any elk |
EM |
GMU 111 |
10 |
|
Selkirk B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Any elk |
EM |
GMU 113 |
20 |
|
49 Degrees North |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMU 117 |
10 |
|
Blue Creek C |
Dec. 9 - Jan. 31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMUs 149, 154 |
60 |
|
Columbia A |
Dec. 1-31 |
Antlerless |
EM |
Elk Area 1011
and |
100 |
|
Columbia B |
Jan. 1-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
EM |
Elk Area 1011
and |
100 |
|
Columbia C |
Dec. 20 - Jan. 31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
EM |
Elk Area 1012
and |
60 |
|
Mountain View D |
Oct. 1-10 |
Antlerless |
EM |
Elk Area 1013 |
25 |
|
Lick Creek B |
Oct. 1-10 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMU 175 |
25 |
|
West Bar C |
Oct. 1-10 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMU 330 |
5 |
|
Taneum B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMU 336 |
25 |
|
Manastash B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMU 340 |
25 |
|
Umtanum B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMU 342 |
250 |
|
Nile B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMU 352 |
40 |
|
Bumping B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMU 356 |
90 |
|
Bethel D |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMU 360 |
40 |
|
Cowiche D |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
EM |
GMU 368 |
225 |
|
Klickitat Meadows D |
TBA** |
Spike bull or |
EM |
Elk Area 3068 |
4 |
|
Alkali B |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any elk |
EM |
GMU 371 |
15 |
|
Stella A |
Nov. 24 - Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 504 |
75 |
|
Stella B |
Jan. 1-16, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 504 |
50 |
|
Toledo A |
Jan. 1-16, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 5029 |
30 |
|
Malaga F |
Oct. 1-21 |
Antlerless |
EM |
Elk Area 2032 |
100 |
|
Malaga G |
Oct. 1-21 |
Any elk |
EM |
Elk Area 2032 |
15 |
|
Mossyrock A |
Jan. 1-16, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 5052 |
20 |
|
Randle A |
Jan. 1-16, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 5053 |
15 |
|
Boistfort |
Jan. 1-16, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 5054 |
40 |
|
Willapa Hills B |
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 506 |
15 |
|
Green Mt. A |
Jan. 1-16, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 5051 |
30 |
|
Winston B |
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 520 |
3 |
|
Margaret D |
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 524 |
10 |
|
Ryderwood B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 530 |
8 |
|
Coweeman B |
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 550 |
5 |
|
Toutle D |
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 556 |
10 |
|
Marble B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 558 |
10 |
|
Lewis River B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 560 |
15 |
|
Siouxon B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 572 |
10 |
|
Yale |
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 |
3 pt. min. or
antlerless |
WM |
GMU 554 |
75 |
|
Twin Satsop A |
Jan. 5-15, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 6061 |
10 |
|
Twin Satsop B |
Oct. 6-10 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 6061 |
10 |
|
North River |
Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 658 |
20 |
|
North Minot B |
Oct. 1-7 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 6067 |
60 |
|
Raymond E |
Oct. 1-31 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 6010 |
30 |
|
Chehalis Valley |
Jan. 1-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 6066 |
15 |
|
Capitol Peak A |
Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 663 |
10 |
|
Capitol Peak B |
Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
WM |
GMU 663 |
10 |
|
Tri Valley |
Jan. 1-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WM |
Elk Area 6012 |
10 |
|
Archery Permit Hunts (Only archery elk tag holders may apply.) |
Note: Fire closures may limit access during September seasons. |
Blue Creek D |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 154 |
1 |
|
Dayton E |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 162 |
6 |
|
Tucannon C |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
Elk Area 1014 |
2 |
|
Wenaha C |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 169 |
2 |
|
Mountain View E |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 172 |
3 |
|
Couse E |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 181 |
1 |
|
Naneum C |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 328 |
25 |
|
Quilomene C |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 329 |
29 |
|
Teanaway E |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 335 |
13 |
|
Peaches Ridge C |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMUs 336, 346 |
144 |
|
Observatory C |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any elk |
EA |
GMUs 340, 342 |
93 |
|
Goose Prairie C |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMUs 352, 356 |
170 |
|
Bethel E |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 360 |
45 |
|
Rimrock D |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 364 |
112 |
|
Cowiche E |
Sept. 8-21 |
Any bull |
EA |
GMU 368 |
24 |
|
Klickitat Meadows E |
TBA** |
Any bull |
EA |
Elk Area 3068 |
1 |
|
Klickitat Meadows F |
TBA** |
Spike bull or |
EA |
Elk Area 3068 |
9 |
|
Peshastin G |
Sept. 1-14 |
Any elk |
EA |
Elk Area 2033 |
30 |
|
Margaret E |
Sept. 8-21 |
3 pt. min. |
WA |
GMU 524 |
10 |
|
Toutle E |
Sept. 8-21 |
3 pt. min. |
WA |
GMU 556 |
55 |
|
Olympic C |
Sept. 8-21 |
3 pt. min. |
WA |
GMU 621,
EXCEPT |
6 |
|
Mashel A |
Jan. 1-15, 2006 |
Antlerless |
WA |
Elk Area 6054 |
25 |
|
Skokomish C |
Sept. 8-21 |
3 pt. min. |
WA |
GMU 636 |
10 |
|
Advanced Hunter Education (AHE) Master Hunter Special Elk Permit Hunts: Only AHE master hunters may apply;
antlerless only |
Toledo B |
Jan. 17-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5029 |
20 |
|
Peshastin F |
Aug. 18-25 |
Any elk |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 2033 |
5 |
|
Mossyrock B |
Jan. 17-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5052 |
20 |
|
Randle B |
Jan. 17-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5053 |
15 |
|
Quinault Ridge |
Oct. 1-10 |
3 pt. min. or
antlerless |
Any elk tag |
GMU 638 |
5 |
|
Green Mt. B |
Jan. 17-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5051 |
20 |
|
Merwin A |
Nov. 24 - Dec 15 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5060 |
10 |
|
Merwin B |
Jan. 17-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5060 |
10 |
|
JBH A* |
Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5090 |
5 |
|
JBH B* |
Dec. 12-16 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5090 |
5 |
|
Advanced Hunter Education (AHE) Master Hunter, Second Elk Tag Hunts: |
Rattlesnake Hills |
Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Designated areas |
20HM |
|
Corral Canyon A |
Aug. 1 - Sept. 14 |
Spike bull or |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 3721 |
10 |
|
Corral Canyon B |
Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 |
Spike bull or |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 3721 |
10 |
|
Corral Canyon C |
Nov. 15 - March 31, 2006 |
Spike bull or |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 3721 |
30 |
|
Corral Canyon D |
June 1 - July 31 |
Any bull except
spike |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 3721 |
30HM |
|
Blackrock A |
Aug. 1 - March 31, 2006 |
Any elk |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 3722 |
18HM |
|
Grays River A |
Sept. 15-30 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5056 |
6 |
|
Grays River B |
Jan. 1-15, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5056 |
6 |
|
Grays River C |
Jan. 16-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5056 |
6 |
|
Grays River D |
Feb. 1-14, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5056 |
6 |
|
Grays River E |
Feb. 15-28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5056 |
6 |
|
JBH C* |
Dec. 17 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5090 |
15HM |
|
North River B |
Dec. 16 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Designated areas |
10HM |
|
Chehalis G |
Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Designated areas |
10HM |
|
Hannaford C |
Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Designated areas |
5HM |
|
Dungeness A |
Sept. 8-29 |
Antlerless only |
WF |
Elk Area 6071 |
3 |
|
Dungeness B |
Oct. 9-31 |
Spike bull or |
WF |
Elk Area 6071 |
3 |
|
Dungeness C |
Nov. 12 - Dec. 12 |
Antlerless only |
WF |
Elk Area 6071 |
4 |
|
Dungeness D |
Dec. 18 - Jan. 9, 2006 |
Antlerless only |
WF |
Elk Area 6071 |
3 |
|
Dungeness E |
Jan 22 - Feb. 28, 2006 |
Antlerless only |
WF |
Designated areas |
8HM |
|
Youth 15 and Under - Special Elk Permit Hunts |
Blackrock B |
Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2006 |
Any elk |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 3722 |
10 |
|
Persons of Disability Only - Special Elk Permit Hunts |
Observatory D |
Oct. 25 - Nov. 7 |
Any elk |
EF or EM |
GMUs 340, 342 |
7 |
|
Little Naches C |
Oct. 1-10 |
Any elk |
EF, EM, EA |
GMU 346 |
5 |
|
Little Naches D |
Nov. 3-7 |
Antlerless |
EF, EM, EA |
GMU 346 |
8 |
|
Blackrock C |
Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2006 |
Any elk |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 3722 |
2 |
|
Mudflow A |
Nov. 7-13 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5099 |
5 |
|
Mudflow B |
Nov. 21-27 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 5099 |
5 |
|
Centralia Mine A |
Oct. 23-24 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 6011 |
2 |
|
Centralia Mine B |
Oct. 30-31 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 6011 |
2 |
|
North Shore B |
Oct. 1-31 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 6068 |
5 |
|
North Shore C |
Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 6068 |
5 |
|
North Shore D |
Jan. 1-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 6068 |
5 |
|
North Shore E |
Feb. 1-28, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 6068 |
5 |
|
Chehalis Valley F |
Dec. 16-31 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 6066 |
15 |
|
Hannaford A |
Jan. 1-15, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 6069 |
5 |
|
Hunters 65 or older only - Special Elk Permit Hunts |
Hannaford B |
Jan. 16-31, 2006 |
Antlerless |
Any elk tag |
Elk Area 6069 |
5 |
|
|
*Muzzleloaders only; scopes allowed in JBH hunt. |
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**The commission delegates authority to establish dates and final permit types to the director. Hunters will be notified of
hunt dates and final permit types on their permit. |
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HMThis is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated Hunt Master. 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 |
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Special elk permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors that qualify. |
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Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons,
and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons. |
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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. |
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Instructors who are drawn, accept a permit, and are able to participate in the hunt, will not be eligible for these incentive
permits for a period of ten years thereafter. |
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Permittees may purchase a second license for use with the permit hunt only. |
Area |
Dates |
Restrictions |
GMUs |
Permits |
Region 3 |
All general season and
permit seasons established
for GMUs included with the
permit |
Any elk |
GMUs 335-368 |
2 |
Region 5 |
Any elk |
All 500 series GMUs except
GMU 522 |
1 |
Region 6 |
Any elk |
GMUs 654, 660, 672, 673,
681 |
1)) |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 05-11-024 (Order
05-90), § 232-28-352, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036
(Order 04-98), § 232-28-352, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04.
Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order
03-129), § 232-28-352, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.]
Reviser's note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules. The rule published above varies from its predecessor in certain respects not indicated by the use of these markings.
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