WSR 97-12-055
PERMANENT RULES
FISH AND WILDLIFE
COMMISSION
(Wildlife)
[Filed June 2, 1997, 4:59 p.m.]
Date of Adoption: April 19, 1997.
Purpose: To amend WAC 232-28-265 1997-98 Deer and elk permit hunt seasons.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.040.
Other Authority: RCW 77.12.020, 77.12.030, 77.32.220.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 97-06-122 on March 5, 1997.
Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: The adopted version of WAC 232-28-265 differs from the version filed with the code reviser in the following specifics:
1. On page 5 under Wilson Creek Area, the 5th line in the first
paragraph was changed to: . . . hunts C, D, E, ((and)) F, G, and H but
the manager or his representative will accompany all deer hunters on
these . . ..
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's own Initiative: New 1, amended 0, repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, amended 0, repealed 0.
Effective Date of Rule: Thirty-one days after filing.
May 2, 1997
Lisa Pelly
Chair
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 97-29, filed 2/27/97, effective
3/30/97)
WAC 232-28-265 1997-98 Deer and elk permit hunting seasons.
special deer permit hunting seasons
(Open to Permit Holders Only)
Hunters must purchase a hunting license and deer tag prior to purchase
of a permit application. Only modern firearm deer tag holders and
muzzleloader deer tag holders may apply for the following permit hunts.
permit quotas
1997 Permit quotas are unknown at this time. Permit quotas may be
greater or less than permits authorized in 1996 depending on winter
survival. Please do not call department offices for permit quotas.
Quotas will be established at the April 1997, Fish and Wildlife
Commission meeting.
[Open Style:Columns Off]
modern firearm permit hunts (Muzzleloaders may apply.)
Use the four digit hunt number on your application.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1027 Sherman Oct. 13-28 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 101
1028 Kelly Hill Oct. 13-28 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 105
1029 Threeforks Oct. 13-28 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 109
1030 Selkirk Oct. 13-28 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 113
1031 49 Degrees North Oct. 13-28 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 117
1032 Huckleberry Oct. 13-28 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 121
1033 Mt. Spokane Oct. 13-28 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 124
1034 Mica Peak Oct. 13-28 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 127
1035 Cheney Oct. 13-28 Antlerless Only GMU 130
1036 Roosevelt Oct. 13-28 Antlerless Only GMU 133
1037 Harrington Nov. 8-16 Antlerless Only GMU 136
1038 Steptoe Nov. 8-16 Antlerless Only GMU 139
1039 Almota Nov. 8-16 Antlerless Only GMU 142
1040 Mayview Nov. 8-16 Antlerless Only GMU 145
1041 Prescott A Nov. 8-16 Antlerless Only GMU 149
1042 Blue Creek Nov. 8-16 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 154
1043 Dayton Nov. 8-16 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 162
1044 Marengo A Nov. 8-16 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 163
1045 Marengo B Nov. 8-16 Antlerless Only GMU 163
1046 Peola Nov. 8-16 Antlerless Only GMU 178
1047 Couse Nov. 8-16 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 181
1048 Blue Mtns. Nov. 10-25 Whitetail, 3 Pt. Min. or GMUs 149, 154,
Foothills A Antlerless 162-166
1049 Blue Mtns. Nov. 10-25 Whitetail, 3 Pt. Min. or GMUs 145,
Foothills B Antlerless 172-181
1050 East Okanogan Nov. 10-25 Whitetail, Either Sex GMU 204
1051 West Okanogan Nov. 10-25 Whitetail, Either Sex GMUs 209,
218-242
1052 Wannacut Oct. 20-29 Antlerless Only GMU 209
1053 Sinlahekin B Oct. 20-29 Whitetail, Antlerless Only GMU 215
1054 Chewuch B Oct. 20-29 Antlerless Only GMU 218
1055 Pearrygin B Oct. 20-29 Antlerless Only GMU 224
1056 Gardner B Oct. 20-29 Antlerless Only GMU 231
1057 Pogue B Oct. 20-29 Antlerless Only GMU 233
1058 Chiliwist B Nov. 10-25 Whitetail, Either Sex GMU 239
1059 Big Bend A Oct. 11-19 Antlerless Only GMU 248
1060 Saint Andrews Oct. 11-19 Antlerless Only GMU 254
1061 Badger Oct. 11-19 Antlerless Only GMU 266
1062 Moses Coulee Oct. 11-19 Antlerless Only GMU 269
1063 Beezley Oct. 11-19 Antlerless Only GMU 272
1064 Kahlotus Oct. 11-19 Antlerless Only GMU 284
1065 Lake Sacajawea Oct. 11-19 Antlerless Only Deer Area 030
1066 Entiat B Nov. 1-12 Antlerless Only GMUs 306, 308
1067 Wenatchee A Nov. 1-15 Antlerless Only Portion of
GMU 314*
1068 Green River A Oct. 18-24 2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 485
1069 Green River B Oct. 18-24 Antlerless Only GMU 485
1070 Lincoln Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 501
1071 Stella Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 504**
1072 Mossyrock Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 505
1073 Willapa Hills Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 506
1074 Stormking Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 510
1075 South Rainier Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 513
1076 Packwood Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 516
1077 Winston Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 520
1078 Ryderwood Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 530
1079 Coweeman Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 550
1080 Yale Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 554**
1081 Marble Oct. 18-31 2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 558
1082 Lewis River Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 560
1083 Washougal Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 568
1084 Siouxon Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 572
1085 West Klickitat Oct. 18-31 2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 578
1086 East Klickitat Oct. 18-31 2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 582
1087 Grayback Oct. 18-31 2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 588
1088 Pysht Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 603
1089 Olympic Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 621
1090 Coyle Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 624
1091 Mason Lake Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 633
1092 Skokomish Oct. 18-31 2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 636
1093 Wynoochee Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 648
1094 North River Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 658
1095 Minot Peak Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 660
1096 Capitol Peak Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 663
1097 Deschutes Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 666
1098 Skookumchuck A Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 667
1099 Fall River Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 672
1100 Williams Creek Oct. 18-31 Either Sex GMU 673
*Successful applicants will be mailed a map of the hunt boundary.
**Firearm restriction area.
modern firearm buck hunts (Only Modern Firearm tag holders may apply.)
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1001 Sinlahekin A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 215
1002 Chewuch A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 218
1003 Pearrygin A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 224
1004 Gardner A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 231
1005 Pogue A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 233
1006 Chiliwist A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 239
1009 Manson A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 300
1010 Chiwawa A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 304
1011 Entiat A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 308
1012 Mission A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 314
1013 Swakane A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 316
1016 Teanaway A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 335
1017 Taneum A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 336
1019 Little Naches A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 346
1020 Nile A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 352
1021 Bumping A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 356
1022 Bethel A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 360
1023 Rimrock A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 364
1024 Cowiche A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 368
1026 Kiona A Nov. 8-13 3 Pt. Min. GMU 372
deer muzzleloader only hunts (Only Muzzleloader tag holders may apply.)
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1101 Sinlahekin C Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 215
1102 Chewuch C Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 218
1103 Pearrygin C Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 224
1104 Gardner C Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 231
1105 Pogue C Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 233
1106 Chiliwist C Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 239
1109 Manson B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 300
1110 Chiwawa B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 304
1111 Chiwawa C Nov. 1-20 Antlerless Only GMU 304
1112 Entiat C Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 308
1113 Mission B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 314
1114 Swakane B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 316
1117 Teanaway B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 335
1118 Taneum B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 336
1120 Little Naches B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 346
1121 Nile B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 352
1122 Bumping B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 356
1123 Bethel B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 360
1124 Rimrock B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 364
1125 Cowiche B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 368
1127 Kiona B Nov. 15-20 3 Pt. Min. GMU 372
deer archery only buck hunts (Only Archery tag holders may apply.)
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1128 Chewuch D Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 218
1129 Pearrygin D Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 224
1130 Gardner D Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 231
1131 Chiliwist D Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 239
1134 Chiwawa D Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 304
1135 Entiat D Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 308
1136 Mission C Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 314
1139 Teanaway C Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 335
1140 Taneum C Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 336
1142 Bumping C Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 356
1143 Bethel C Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 360
1144 Cowiche C Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 368
1146 Kiona C Nov. 26-Dec. 8 3 Pt. Min. GMU 372
modern firearm limited entry only buck hunts (Only Modern Firearm tag holders may apply.)
Deer hunting in the units listed below will be limited to permit only hunting.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1007 Alta A Nov. 8-23 3 Pt. Min. GMU 242
1008 Desert A Nov. 8-23 3 Pt. Min. GMU 290
1014 Quilomene A Nov. 8-23 3 Pt. Min. GMU 329
1015 West Bar A Nov. 8-23 3 Pt. Min. GMU 330
1018 Umtanum A Nov. 8-23 3 Pt. Min. GMU 342
1025 Alkali A Nov. 8-23 3 Pt. Min. GMU 371
muzzleloader limited entry only buck hunts (Only Muzzleloader tag holders may apply.)
Deer hunting in the units listed below will be limited to permit only hunting.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1107 Alta B Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. GMU 242
1108 Desert B Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. GMU 290
1115 Quilomene B Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. GMU 329
1116 West Bar B Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. GMU 330
1119 Umtanum B Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. GMU 342
1126 Alkali B Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. GMU 371
archery limited entry only buck hunts (Only Archery tag holders may apply.)
Deer hunting in the units listed below will be limited to permit only hunting.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1132 Alta C Sept. 1-15 3 Pt. Min. GMU 242
1133 Desert C Sept. 1-15 3 Pt. Min. GMU 290
1137 Quilomene C Sept. 1-15 3 Pt. Min. GMU 329
1138 West Bar C Sept. 1-15 3 Pt. Min. GMU 330
1141 Umtanum C Sept. 1-15 3 Pt. Min. GMU 342
1145 Alkali C Sept. 1-15 3 Pt. Min. GMU 371
youth hunter opportunity
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1158 Blue Mtns. Foothills D Oct. 11-19 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMUs 149, 154,162-166
1159 Blue Mtns. Foothills E Oct. 11-19 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMUs 145, 172-181
1160 Big Bend C Oct. 11-19 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 248
1161 Toutle Oct. 11-31 Either Sex GMU 556
1162 Wind River Oct. 11-31 2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 574
1163 Satsop Oct. 11-31 Either Sex GMU 651
1164 Skookumchuck C Oct. 11-31 Either Sex GMU 667
senior hunter opportunity
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1156 Prescott B Oct. 11-19 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 149
1157 Marengo C Oct. 11-19 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 163
advanced hunter education (ahe) program
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1147 Wenatchee B Nov.15-23 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless Portion of GMU 314*
1148 Mt. Adams Oct. 1-10 2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless Elk Area 059
*Successful applicants will be mailed a map of the hunt boundary.
special hunts for persons of disability
Hunters must purchase a hunting license and modern firearm or muzzleloader deer tag prior to purchase of a special hunting season permit application. Only those hunters with a Washington Disabled Hunter Permit may apply for these permits.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
1149 Blue Mtn. Foothills C Nov. 10-25 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162-166
1150 Big Bend B Oct. 11-19 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 248
1151 Entiat E Nov. 1-14 Antlerless Only GMU 308
1152 Green River C Oct. 18-24 Antlerless Only GMU 485
1153 Margaret Oct. 11-31 Antlerless Only GMU 524
1154 Skookumchuck B Oct. 11-31 Either Sex GMU 667
1155 Bear River Oct. 11-31 2 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 681
private lands wildlife management area deer permit opportunities
Wilson Creek Area
Only hunters possessing appropriate deer tags and meeting the special restrictions noted for each hunt are eligible for
permits on PLWMA 201. You may apply for buck permits (Wilson A and B) by contacting the manager at (509) 345-0121.
Other applications for Wilson Creek Area must be made through the normal application process. Access for Hunts D, E and
F are for one day, scheduled by the manager. There are no access fees for hunts C, D, E, (( Hunt Hunt Permit Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Number Season Restrictions Description
* Wilson A 30 Oct. 1-Dec. 31 Buck Only (Access Fee) PLWMA 201
* Wilson B 2 Sept. 1-30 Archery, Buck Only PLWMA 201
(Access fee)
1168 Wilson C (( Hunters Only**
1169 Wilson D (( Hunters Only**
1170 Wilson E (( of Disability Only
1171 Wilson F (( Hunters Only
1172 Wilson G 1 Oct. 1-Dec. 31 Buck only, Persons of PLWMA 201
Disability Only
1173 Wilson H 1 Oct. 1-Dec. 31 Buck Only, AHE Only PLWMA 201
* No hunt number because hunter must contact manager, David Stevens, for access.
**Applicants must be 16 years old or younger by opening date of the permit season and must be accompanied by an adult
during the hunt.
Champion's Kapowsin Tree Farm
Hunt Hunt Permit Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Number Season Restrictions Description
* Kapowsin North/Buck (( (Auction/Raffle)
* Kapowsin Central/Buck 28** Nov. 8-23 Buck Only PLWMA 401B Central
(Auction/Raffle)
* Kapowsin South/Buck (( (Auction/Raffle)
1165 Kapowsin North 50 Dec. 12-16 Antlerless Only, Senior PLWMA 401A North
Hunters (Age 65+)
1166 Kapowsin Central 100 Dec. 12-16 Antlerless Only PLWMA 401B Central
1167 Kapowsin South 100 Dec. 13, 14 Antlerless Only, Youth PLWMA 401C South
20, 21 or Persons of Disability
Only
* No hunt number because hunter must contact Champion for auction/raffle permit opportunity.
**Only hunters possessing a valid deer tag (any 1997 deer tag) are eligible for Champion buck permits. Persons interested
in these deer permits should contact Champion Pacific Timberlands, Inc., 31716 Camp 1 Road, Orting, WA 98360. For more
information, please call Champion at (206) 879-4200.
Merrill and Ring's Pysht Tree Farm
An access fee will be charged by the landowner for hunting on the Pysht Tree Farm. Pysht North A is archery only, all
other hunts are open to any legal weapon hunters.
Hunt Hunt Permit Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Number Season Restrictions Description
* Pysht North A 15** Sept. 15-30 Raffle, Archery, PLWMA 600A
Antlerless Only North
* Pysht North B 40** Oct. 19-31 Raffle, Antlerless PLWMA 600A
Only North
* Pysht North C 30** Nov. 10-24 Raffle, 3 Pt. Min. PLWMA 600A
or Antlerless North
* Pysht South A 40** Oct. 19-31 Raffle, Antlerless PLWMA 600B
Only South
*No hunt number because hunter must contact Merrill and Ring for raffle permit opportunity.
**Only hunters possessing a valid deer tag (any 1997 deer tag) are eligible for Merrill and Ring permits. Persons interested
in these permits should contact Merrill and Ring, 11 Pysht River Rd., Clallam Bay, WA 98326. For more information, please
call Merrill and Ring at (360) 963-2378.
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).
modern firearm permit hunts
Use the four digit hunt number on your application.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Elk Tag Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Prefix Description
2027 Northeast Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only BP or BM GMU 109, 113, 117,
124 east of SR 395
2028 Mica A, Cheney Oct. 11-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only BP or BM GMU 127-130
2029 Wenaha B Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Bull Min. BP or BM GMU 169
2030 Peola B Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only BP or BM GMU 178
2031 Wenatchee Mtns. Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Bull Min. CP, CM, GMUs 302, 335
YP or YM
2032 Naneum B Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only CP or CM GMU 328
2033 Shushuskin A Nov. 15-Dec. 15 Antlerless Only CP (( CM, YP
or YM
2034 Malaga A Sept. 1-Oct. 3 Antlerless Only CP or CM Elk Area 032
2035 Malaga B Nov. 7-Dec. 31 Antlerless Only CP or CM Elk Area 032
2036 Peshastin A Sept. 1-Oct. 3 Antlerless Only CP or CM Elk Area 033
2037 Peshastin B Nov. 7-Dec. 31 Either Sex CP or CM Elk Area 033
2038 Brushy Sept. 20-22 Antlerless Only CP or CM Elk Area 035
2039 Quilomene B Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only CP or CM GMU 329
2040 West Bar A Oct. 22 Antlerless Only CP or CM GMU 330
2041 West Bar B Oct. 23 Antlerless Only CP or CM GMU 330
2042 West Bar C Oct. 24 Antlerless Only CP or CM GMU 330
2043 Taneum Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 336
2044 Manastash A Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 340
2045 Umtanum Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 342
2046 Little Naches A Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 346
2047 Little Naches B Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Bull Min. YP or YM GMU 346
2048 Nile Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 352
2049 Bumping Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 356
2050 Bethel B Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 360
2051 Rimrock B Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 364
2052 Cowiche B Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 368
2053 White River C Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 472
2054 Green River B Nov. 8-12 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 485
2055 Lincoln Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 501
2056 Willapa Hills Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 506
2057 Packwood Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 516
2058 Winston B Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 520
2059 Margaret B Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 524
2060 Ryderwood Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 530
2061 Coweeman B Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 550
2062 Toutle B Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 556
2063 Marble Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 558
2064 Carlton Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Bull Min. WP or WM Elk Area 057
2065 West Goat Rocks Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Bull Min. WP or WM Elk Area 058
2066 Mt. Adams Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Bull Min. WP or WM Elk Area 059
2067 Lewis River B Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 560
2068 Washougal Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 568
2069 Siouxon Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 572
2070 Wind River Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 574
2071 West Klickitat Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 578
2072 Grayback Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 588
2073 Minot Peak Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 660
2074 Williams Creek Nov. 12-16 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 673
2075 Curtis Dec. 20-31 Antlerless Only WP or WM Elk Area 050
2076 Boistfort A Jan. 1-15, 1998 Antlerless Only WP or WM Elk Area 054
2077 East Valley Jan. 1-15, 1998 Antlerless Only WP or WM Elk Area 055
advanced hunter education (ahe) program
Hunters with any elk tag are eligible to apply for these hunts.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Description
2137 Shushuskin B Dec. 16- Antlerless Only Elk Area 031
Jan. 15, 1998
2138 Margaret E Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 524
2139 Quinault Ridge Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless GMU 638
2140 Skookumchuck Oct. 1-10 Spike bull or Antlerless Only GMU 667
2141 South Bank A Jan. 1-15, 1998 Antlerless Only Elk Area 062
2142 South Bank B Jan. 16-31, 1998 Antlerless Only Elk Area 062
2143 Cathlamet Sep. 1-14, Nov. Archery Only, Antlerless Only, Cathlamet Big Game
26-Dec. 8 Any Elk Tag Closure in Wahkiakum
County
modern firearm bull permits (Only Modern Firearm tag holders may apply.)
Special Restriction: 3 Pt. Min.
Hunt Hunt Permit Elk Tag Boundary
No. Name Season Prefix Description
2001 Blue Creek A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 BP GMU 154
2003 Dayton A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 BP GMU 162
2004 Tucannon A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 BP GMU 166
2005 Wenaha A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 BP GMU 169
2006 Mtn. View A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 BP GMU 172
2007 Peola A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 BP GMU 178
2008 Grande Ronde A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 BP GMU 186
2009 Naneum A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 CP GMU 328
2010 Quilomene A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 CP GMU 329
2011 Peaches Ridge A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 YP GMUs 336, 346
2012 Observatory A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 YP GMUs 340, 342
2013 Goose Prairie A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 YP GMUs 352, 356
2014 Bethel A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 YP GMU 360
2015 Rimrock A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 YP GMU 364
2016 Cowiche A Oct. 20-Nov. 2 YP GMU 368
2020 Winston A Nov. 3-16 WP GMU 520
2022 Coweeman A Nov. 3-16 WP GMU 550
2024 Lewis River A Nov. 3-16 WP GMU 560
muzzleloader bull permits (Only Muzzleloader tag holders may apply.)
Special Restriction: 3 Pt. Min.
Hunt Hunt Permit Elk Tag Boundary
No. Name Season Prefix Description
2078 Blue Creek B Oct. 1-10 BM GMU 154
2080 Dayton B Oct. 1-10 BM GMU 162
2081 Tucannon B Oct. 1-10 BM GMU 166
2082 Wenaha C Oct. 1-10 BM GMU 169
2083 Mtn. View B Oct. 1-10 BM GMU 172
2084 Peola C Oct. 1-10 BM GMU 178
2085 Grande Ronde B Oct. 1-10 BM GMU 186
2086 Naneum C Oct. 1-10 CM GMU 328
2087 Quilomene C Oct. 1-10 CM GMU 329
2088 Peaches Ridge B Oct. 1-10 YM GMUs 336, 346
2089 Observatory B Oct. 1-10 YM GMUs 340, 342
2090 Goose Prairie B Oct. 1-10 YM GMUs 352, 356
2091 Bethel C Oct. 1-10 YM GMU 360
2092 Rimrock C Oct. 1-10 YM GMU 364
2093 Cowiche C Oct. 1-10 YM GMU 368
2097 Winston C Oct. 1-10 WM GMU 520
2099 Coweeman C Oct. 1-10 WM GMU 550
2101 Lewis River C Oct. 1-10 WM GMU 560
archery bull permits (Only Archery tag holders may apply.)
Special Restrictions: 3 Pt. Min.
Hunt Hunt Permit Elk Tag Boundary
No. Name Season Prefix Description
2111 Blue Creek D Sept. 1-14 BA GMU 154
2113 Dayton C Sept. 1-14 BA GMU 162
2114 Tucannon C Sept. 1-14 BA GMU 166
2115 Wenaha D Sept. 1-14 BA GMU 169
2116 Mtn. View C Sept. 1-14 BA GMU 172
2117 Peola D Sept. 1-14 BA GMU 178
2118 Grande Ronde C Sept. 1-14 BA GMU 186
2119 Naneum D Sept. 1-14 CA GMU 328
2120 Quilomene D Sept. 1-14 CA GMU 329
2121 Peaches Ridge C Sept. 1-14 YA GMUs 336, 346
2122 Observatory C Sept. 1-14 YA GMUs 340, 342
2123 Goose Prairie C Sept. 1-14 YA GMUs 352, 356
2124 Bethel D Sept. 1-14 YA GMU 360
2125 Rimrock D Sept. 1-14 YA GMU 364
2126 Cowiche D Sept. 1-14 YA GMU 368
2130 Winston D Sept. 1-14 WA GMU 520
2132 Coweeman D Sept. 1-14 WA GMU 550
2134 Lewis River D Sept. 1-14 WA GMU 560
modern firearm limited entry only bull hunts (Only Modern Firearm tag holders may apply.)
Elk hunting in the units listed below will be limited to permit hunting only.
In the two watershed areas, GMUs 157 and 485, all hunters must hunt at the same time and archers and muzzleloaders
must wear hunter orange.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Elk Tag Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Prefix Description
2002 Watershed A* Nov. 1-9 3 Pt. Bull BP GMU 157
or Antlerless
2017 White River A Nov. 3-16 Spike Only WP GMU 472
2018 White River B Nov. 3-16 3 Pt. Min. WP GMU 472
2019 Green River A* Nov. 8-12 3 Pt. Min. WP GMU 485
or Antlerless
2021 Margaret A Nov. 3-16 3 Pt. Min. WP GMU 524
2023 Toutle A Nov. 3-16 3 Pt. Min. WP GMU 556
2025 Dickey A Nov. 3-16 3 Pt. Min. WP GMU 602
2026 Olympic A Nov. 3-16 3 Pt. Min. WP GMU 621
*Permit season for archery and muzzleloader is the same as modern firearm.
muzzleloader limited entry only bull hunts (Only Muzzleloader tag holders may apply.)
Elk hunting in the units listed below will be limited to permit hunting only.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Elk Tag Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Prefix Description
2079 Watershed B* Nov. 1-9 3 Pt. Bull BM GMU 157
or Antlerless
2094 White River D Oct. 1-10 Spike Only WM GMU 472
2095 White River E Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. WM GMU 472
2096 Green River C* Nov. 8-12 3 Pt. Min. WM GMU 485
or Antlerless
2098 Margaret C Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. WM GMU 524
2100 Toutle C Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. WM GMU 556
2102 Dickey B Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. WM GMU 602
2103 Olympic B Oct. 1-10 3 Pt. Min. WM GMU 621
*Permit season in Mill Creek and Green River Watersheds is the same as modern firearm and hunters must wear hunter
orange.
archery limited entry only bull hunts (Only Archery tag holders may apply.)
Elk hunting in the units listed below will be limited to permit hunting only.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Elk Tag Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Prefix Description
2112 Watershed C* Nov. 1-9 3 Pt. Bull BA GMU 157
or Antlerless
2127 White River F Sept. 1-14 Spike Only WA GMU 472
2128 White River G Sept. 1-14 3 Pt. Min. WA GMU 472
2129 Green River D* Nov. 8-12 3 Pt. Min.
or Antlerless WA GMU 485
2131 Margaret D Sept. 1-14 3 Pt. Min. WA GMU 524
2133 Toutle D Sept. 1-14 3 Pt. Min. WA GMU 556
2135 Dickey C Sept. 1-14 3 Pt. Min. WA GMU 602
2136 Olympic C Sept. 1-14 3 Pt. Min. WA GMU 621
*Permit season in Mill Creek and Green River Watersheds is the same as modern firearm and hunters must wear hunter
orange.
private lands wildlife management area permit opportunities
Champion (PLWMA 401) Kapowsin Tree Farm
Champion Application Bull Permits
Only hunters possessing a valid elk tag (any 1997 elk tag) and meeting the special restrictions noted for each hunt are
eligible for Champion access permits on PLWMA 401.
Hunt Hunt Name Permit Permit Season Special Boundary
No. No. Restrictions Descriptions
2152 Kapowsin Bull North A 2 Sept. 13-24 Any Tag, Any Bull PLWMA 401A North
* Kapowsin Bull North B 2 Sept. 13-24 Auction/Raffle Any PLWMA 401A North
Bull, Any Tag
* Kapowsin Bull Central A 3 Sept. 13-24 Auction/Raffle Any PLWMA 401B Central
Bull, Any Tag
* Kapowsin Bull South A 3 Sept. 13-24 Auction/Raffle Any PLWMA 401C South
Bull, Any Tag
2153 Kapowsin North C 10 Nov. 24-Dec. 8 Muzzleloader Only, PLWMA 401A
Antlerless Only
2154 Kapowsin Central B 5 Nov. 24-Dec. 8 Muzzleloader Only, PLWMA 401B
Antlerless Only
2155 Kapowsin South B 5 Nov. 24-Dec. 8 Muzzleloader Only, PLWMA 401C
Antlerless Only
*No hunt number because hunter must contact Champion for auction/raffle permit opportunity. Champion Pacific
Timberland Inc., 31716 Camp 1 Road, Orting, Washington 98360. For more information, please call Champion at (206) 879-4200.
Merrill and Ring PLWMA 600 Pysht Tree Farm
Hunt No. Hunt Name Permit No. Permit Special Boundary
Season Restrictions Description
* Pysht 2 Sept. 1-14 Raffle, Any PLWMA 600
Bull/Tag
*No hunt number because hunter must contact Merrill and Ring for raffle permit opportunity. Merrill and Ring Tree Farm,
11 Pysht River Rd., Clallam Bay, WA 98326. For more information please call Merrill and Ring at (360) 963-2378.
special hunts for persons of disability
Hunters must purchase a hunting license and modern firearm or muzzleloader elk tag prior to purchase of a special hunting
season permit application. Note elk tag required. Only those hunters with a Washington Disabled Hunter Permit may apply.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Elk Tag Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Prefix Description
2144 Quilomene E Nov. 1-7 Antlerless Only CP or CM GMU 329
2145 Manastash B Nov. 1-7 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 340
2146 Little Naches C Oct. 1-10 Antlerless Only YP or YM GMU 346
2147 Green River E Nov. 8-12 Antlerless Only WP or WM GMU 485
2148 Centralia Mine A Nov. 22-23 Antlerless Only Any Elk Tag Portion of
GMU 667*
2150 Centralia Mine B Nov. 29-30 Either Sex Any Elk Tag Portion of
GMU 667*
2151 South Bank C Dec. 10-20 Antlerless Only Any Elk Tag Elk Area 062
*Successful applicants will be mailed a map of the hunt boundary.
muzzleloader only
Hunters must purchase a hunting license and muzzleloader elk tag prior to purchase of a special hunting season permit
application. Note the elk tag required for each hunt.
Hunt Hunt Permit Special Elk Tag Boundary
No. Name Season Restrictions Prefix Description
2104 Blue Creek C Dec. 1-Jan. 31, 1998 Antlerless Only BM GMU 154
2105 Couse Dec. 1-Jan. 31, 1998 Antlerless Only BM GMU 181
2106 Stella Nov. 26-Dec. 15 Spike or Antlerless WM GMU 504
Only
2107 Boistfort B Jan. 16-31, 1998 Antlerless Only WM Elk Area 054
2108 Yale Nov. 26-Dec. 15 Either Sex WM GMU 554
2109 Toledo Jan. 2-16, 1998 Antlerless Only WM Elk Area 029
2110 North River Nov. 26-Dec. 15 Antlerless Only WM GMU 658
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[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-06-046 (Order 97-29), 232-28-265, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97.]
and)) F, G, and H, but the
manager or his representative will accompany all deer hunters on these hunts. All hunters shall have a valid hunting
license, deer tag, and written authorization from the manager to participate in these hunts. All other hunting regulations
apply.
3)) 1 Oct. 1-Dec. 31 Buck Only, Youth PLWMA 201
50)) 29 Oct. 1-Dec. 31 Antlerless Only, Youth PLWMA 201
10)) 29 Oct. 1-Dec. 31 Antlerless Only, Persons PLWMA 201
10)) 29 Oct. 1-Dec. 31 Antlerless Only, AHE PLWMA 201
14)) 8** Nov. 8-23 Buck Only PLWMA 401A North
8)) 14** Nov. 8-23 Buck Only PLWMA 401C South
or)), Elk Area 031