WSR 98-05-092

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[Filed February 18, 1998, 10:27 a.m.]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 98-01-174.

Title of Rule: To adopt WAC 232-28-274 1999 Big game auction permits and raffles.

Purpose: To adopt WAC 232-28-274 1999 Big game auction permits and raffles.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.040.

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.040.

Summary: The WAC specifies 1999 hunting season dates, hunt areas and bag limits for elk, bighorn sheep and moose auction hunts. The WAC also establishes 1999 hunting season dates, hunt areas and bag limits for deer, elk, bighorn sheep and moose raffle hunts.

Reasons Supporting Proposal: Consolidation and establishment of raffle hunts and auction hunts into one WAC.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Dave Brittell, Assistant Director, Wildlife Management, Olympia, (360) 902-2504; and Enforcement: Ron Swatfigure, Assistant Director, Enforcement, Olympia, (360) 902-2932.

Name of Proponent: Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The rule establishes auction hunts for bighorn sheep, moose, and elk, and provides raffle hunt opportunity for deer, elk, bighorn sheep and moose. These hunts provide recreational opportunity and species specific management funds for conservation of these wildlife resources in Washington.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: See above.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This rule does not affect small business.

Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption.

Hearing Location: Doubletree Hotel, 1225 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801, phone (509) 663-0711, on April 3-4, 1998, at 8:00 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Debbie Nelson by March 25, 1998, TDD (360) 902-2207, or (360) 902-2267.

Submit Written Comments to: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Evan Jacoby, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, FAX (360) 902-2940, by March 25, 1998.

Date of Intended Adoption: April 3, 1998.

February 18, 1998

Evan Jacoby

Rules Coordinator

NEW SECTION

WAC 232-28-274 1999 Big game auction permits and raffles.

big game auction permits

The Director will select a conservation organization(s) to conduct the 1999 auction(s). Selection of the conservation organizations will be based on criteria adopted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The organization shall notify the Department of the name of and address of the successful bidder within ten days of the auction.

auction permit hunt(s)

species - one elk permit

Hunting Season Dates: September 15-30, 1999

Hunt Area: Statewide in any open area except all Private Lands Wildlife Management Areas and GMUs 157 and 485 are closed.

Bag Limit: One bull elk

auction hunt permittee rules

(1) Permittee shall contact the appropriate regional office of the Department of Fish and Wildlife when entering the designated hunt area.

(2) The permittee may be accompanied by others; however, only the permittee is allowed to carry a legal weapon or harvest an animal.

(3) Any attempt by members of the permittee's party to herd or drive wildlife is prohibited.

(4) If requested by the Department, the permittee is required to direct Department officials to the site of the kill.

species - one bighorn sheep permit

Hunting Season Dates: September 1 - October 31, 1999

Hunt Area: Sheep Unit 4 (Selah Butte), Sheep Unit 5 (Umtanum), Sheep Unit 7 (Cleman Mountain), or Sheep Unit 13 (Quilomene).

Bag Limit: One bighorn ram

auction hunt permittee rules

(1) Permittee shall contact the appropriate regional office of the Department of Fish and Wildlife when entering the designated hunt area.

(2) The permittee may be accompanied by others; however, only the permittee is allowed to carry a firearm and harvest an animal.

(3) Any attempt by members of the permittee's party to herd or drive wildlife is prohibited.

(4) If requested by the Department, the permittee is required to direct Department officials to the site of the kill.

(5) The permittee will present the head and carcass of the bighorn sheep killed to any Department office within 72 hours of date of kill.

species - one moose permit

Hunting Season Dates: October 1-November 30, 1999

Hunt Area: Any open moose unit

Bag Limit: One moose of either sex

auction hunt permittee rules

(1) The permittee may be accompanied by others; however, only the permittee is allowed to carry a legal weapon or harvest an animal.

(2) If requested by the Department, the permittee is required to direct Department officials to the site of the kill.

big game raffle permits

The following raffle permits will be issued to individuals selected through a drawing:

deer raffle permit hunt

Bag limit: One additional any buck deer.

Open area: Statewide in any open area, except all Private Lands Wildlife Management Areas (PLWMAs), and GMUs 157 and 485 are closed.

Open season: The deer raffle permit holder may hunt in any 1999 general or permit archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm season.

Weapon: The raffle hunter may use only archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons.

Number of permits: 1

Raffle ticket cost: $5.00 including a 50 cent vendor fee.

elk raffle permit hunt

Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.

Open area: Statewide in any open area, except all Private Lands Wildlife Management Areas (PLWMAs) and GMUs 157 and 485 are closed.

Open season: The elk raffle permit holder may hunt in any 1999 general or permit archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm season.

Weapon: The raffle permit hunter may use only archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons.

Number of permits: 1

Raffle tickets cost: $5.00 including a 50 cent vendor fee.

bighorn sheep raffle permit hunt

Bag limit: One bighorn ram

Open area: Sheep Unit 4 (Selah Butte), Sheep Unit 5 (Umtanum), Sheep Unit 7 (Cleman Mountain), or Sheep Unit 13 (Quilomene).

Open season: September 1-October 31, 1999.

Weapon: Hunter may use any legal weapon.

Number of permits: 1

Raffle tickets cost: $10.00 including a 50 cent vendor fee.

(1) Permittee shall contact the appropriate regional office of the Department of Fish and Wildlife when entering the designated hunt area.

(2) The permittee may be accompanied by others; however, only the permittee is allowed to carry a firearm and harvest an animal.

(3) Any attempt by members of the permittee's party to herd or drive wildlife is prohibited.

(4) If requested by the department, the permittee is required to accompany Department officials to the site of the kill.

(5) The permittee will present the head and carcass of the bighorn sheep killed to any department office within 72 hours of date of kill.

moose raffle permit hunt

Bag limit: One moose of either sex

Open area: Hunter may hunt in any open moose unit.

Open season: October 1-November 30, 1999.

Weapon: Hunter may use any legal weapon.

Number of permits: 1

Raffle ticket: cost $5.00 including a 50 cent vendor fee.

(1) Permittee shall contact the appropriate regional office of the department of fish and wildlife when entering the designated hunt area.

(2) If requested by the department, the permittee is required to accompany department officials to the site of the kill.