PROPOSED RULES
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 03-02-102.
Purpose: Adopt WAC 232-28-352 2003-2005 Elk general seasons and 2003 special permits; and repeal WAC 232-28-279 2000-2002 Elk general seasons and 2002-2003 special permits.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.047.
Summary: This WAC establishes elk general seasons for the 2003-05 hunting season timeframe. In addition, elk special permits are being set for 2003. Repeals obsolete WAC.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Maintain general season opportunities. Adjust special permits in response to population changes and damage complaints.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Dave Brittell, Assistant Director, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2504; and Enforcement: Bruce Bjork, Assistant Director, Natural Resources Building, 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: Provides recreational opportunity and protects elk from overharvest.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Adjustments in season length, timing of seasons, and bag limits to reflect changes in wildlife resource availability while maintaining a recreational harvest.
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.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. Not hydraulics rules.
Hearing Location: Moses Lake Convention Center, 1475 Nelson Road, Moses Lake, WA 98837, on April 11-12, 2003, at 8:00 a.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Susan Yeager by April 7, 2003, TDD (360) 902-2207 or (360) 902-2267.
Submit Written Comments to: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Attn: Dave Brittell, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, fax (360) 902-2162, by March 25, 2003.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 11, 2003.
March 5, 2003
Evan Jacoby
Rules Coordinator
Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the 2003 hunting
season 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).
Spike Bull Restrictions: Bull elk taken in these GMUs must
have at least one antler that is a spike above the ears (does
not branch above ears). An animal with branched 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: Legal bull elk taken must have at least
3 antler points on one side only. Antler points may include
eye guards, but 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. 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.
GMUs Closed to Elk Hunting: 418, 437 (except for Elk Area
4941), 485, 490, and 522.
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 in GMUs 127 and 130 for modern firearm hunters and permit
only for all hunters in GMUs 157 and 371. Modern firearm
restrictions 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), 485, 490, 522,
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 hunters
only. Elk hunting by permit only in GMUs 524, 556, 636, and
PLWMA 600 (Pysht).
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 Area | Game Management Units (GMUs) | 2003 Dates | 2004 Dates | 2005 Dates | Legal Elk |
| Eastern Washington |
EF | 111, 113, 117 | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Oct. 30-Nov. 7 | Oct. 29-Nov. 6 | Any bull |
| 157, 371 | Permit only | |||||
| 145 through 154, 162 through 186, 249, 251, 328, 329, 335 through 368 | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Oct. 30-Nov. 7 | Oct. 29-Nov. 6 | Spike bull | ||
| 372 | Sept. 2-15 | Any elk | ||||
| Oct. 6-19 | Any elk | |||||
| Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Any elk | |||||
| Nov. 22-Dec. 31 | Any elk | |||||
| 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, 627 through 633, 638 through 663, and 667 through 684. Except AHE hunters only in Elk Area 6063. | Nov. 1-9 | Nov. 6-14 | Nov. 5-13 | 3 pt. min. |
| 501 | Nov. 1-9 | Nov. 6-14 | Nov. 5-13 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | ||
| 564, 568, 574 through 588, 666 | Nov. 1-9 | Nov. 6-14 | Nov. 5-13 | Any elk | ||
| 454 | Nov. 1-9 | Nov. 6-14 | Nov. 5-13 | Any bull | ||
| 524, 556, 621, 636, and PLWMA 600 | Nov. 1-9 | Nov. 6-14 | Nov. 5-13 | Permit only | ||
| Elk Area 6069 Hunters 65 and older, only |
Jan. 1-10, 2004 | Jan 1-10, 2005 | Jan. 1-10, 2006 | Any elk | ||
| Elk Area 6069 Hunters with Disabilities, only |
Jan. 15-20, 2004 | Jan. 15-20, 2005 | Jan. 15-20, 2006 | Any elk |
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. Archery elk hunters may apply for special bull permits. Please see permit table for tag eligibility for all elk permits.
| Hunt Area | Elk Tag | Game Management Units (GMUs) | 2003 Dates | 2004 Dates | 2005 Dates | Legal Elk |
| Early Archery Elk Seasons | ||||||
| Eastern Washington |
EA | 101 through 142, 243, 247, 249, 250, 334 | Sept. 2-15 | Sept. 7-20 | Sept. 6-19 | Any elk |
| 145, 149, 162, 163 through 186 | Sept. 2-15 | Sept. 7-20 | Sept. 6-19 | Spike bull | ||
| 154, Elk Area 1010, 328, 329, 330, 335, 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 | Sept. 2-15 | Sept. 7-20 | Sept. 6-19 | Spike bull or antlerless | ||
| Western Washington |
WA | 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, 588, 652, 666 | Sept. 2-15 | Sept. 7-20 | Sept. 6-19 | Any elk |
| 407, 448, 501 through 505, 550, 554, 558, 560, 572, 624, Elk Area 6061, 654, 660, 663, 667 through 673, 684 and 699 | Sept. 2-15 | Sept. 7-20 | Sept. 6-19 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless | ||
| 460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, 520, 530, 601, 602, 603, 607, 612 through 618, 624 through 633, 638 through 648, 651, 653, 658, 681. AHE hunters only in Elk Area 6063. Permit only in PLWMA 600 in GMU 603. | Sept. 2-15 | Sept. 7-20 | Sept. 6-19 | 3 pt. min. | ||
| Late Archery Elk Seasons | ||||||
| Eastern Washington |
EA | 101, 117 through 127 | Nov. 20-Dec. 8 | Nov. 20-Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 Dec. 8 | Any elk |
| 372 | 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 | ||
| 328, 335, 336, 346, 352, 364, 368 | Nov. 20-Dec. 8 | Nov. 20-Dec. 8 | Nov. 20 Dec. 8 | Spike bull or antlerless | ||
| Elk Area 3010 | Nov. 20-Jan. 31, 2004 | Nov. 20-Jan. 31, 2005 | Nov. 20-Jan. 31, 2006 | Antlerless only | ||
| Western Washington |
WA | 407, 503, 505, 667, 672, 681, Elk Area 6066 in GMU 660, and 699. AHE hunters only in Elk Area 6063 in GMU 638. | Nov. 19-Dec. 15 | Nov. 24-Dec. 15 | Nov. 23-Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless |
| 454, 564, 588, 666 | Nov. 19-Dec. 15 | Nov. 24-Dec. 15 | Nov. 23-Dec. 15 | Any elk | ||
| 603, 612, 615, and 648, except closed in PLWMA 600 in GMU 603. | Nov. 19-Dec. 15 | Nov. 24-Dec. 15 | Nov. 23-Dec. 15 | 3 pt. min. | ||
| 506, 520, 530 | Nov. 19-Dec. 7 | Nov. 24-Dec. 7 | Nov. 23-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 | Game Management Units (GMUs) | 2003 Dates | 2004 Dates | 2005 Dates | Legal Elk |
| Early Muzzleloader Elk Seasons | ||||||
| Eastern Washington |
EM | 111, 113, 247 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 2-8 | Oct. 1-7 | Any bull |
| 101 through 108, 121 through 142 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 2-8 | Oct. 1-7 | Any elk | ||
| 172, 245, 250, 251, 335 through 342, 352 through 360, 368 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 2-8 | Oct. 1-7 | Spike bull | ||
| Western Washington |
WM | 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, 666, 684 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 2-8 | Oct. 1-7 | Any elk |
| 460, 504, 513, 530, 554, 602, 603, 607, 654, 660, 672 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 2-8 | Oct. 1-7 | 3 pt. min. | ||
| 501, 652, 663, 667 | Oct. 4-10 | Oct. 2-8 | Oct. 1-7 | 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 |
| Elk Area 3944 | Nov. 20-Dec. 8 | Nov. 20-Dec. 8 | Nov. 20-Dec. 8 | Spike bull or antlerless | ||
| Western Washington |
WM | 501, 503, 505, 652 | Nov. 20-Dec. 8 | Nov. 24-Dec. 8 | Nov. 23-Dec. 8 | 3 pt. min. or antlerless |
| 454, 564, 568, 666, 684 | Nov. 19-Dec. 15 | Nov. 24-Dec. 15 | Nov. 23- Dec. 15 | Any elk | ||
| 574, 578 | Nov. 19-30 | Nov. 24-30 | Nov. 23-30 | Any elk | ||
| 504, 550, 601, 667 | Nov. 19-Dec. 15 | Nov. 24-Dec. 15 | Nov. 23- 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 Management Units | 2003 Dates | 2004 Dates | 2005 Dates | Legal Elk |
| Eastern Washington |
EA, EM, EF | 127 through 142, Advanced Hunter Education Graduates only. | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Dec. 9-31 | Any elk |
| Grant, Adams, Douglas, Franklin, Okanogan, and Benton (south of the Yakima River), and Chelan County (north of Hwy 2, except closed within 1/2 mile of the Columbia River in Douglas and Grant counties) | Oct. 28-Nov. 15 | Oct. 27-Nov. 15 | Oct. 26-Nov. 15 | Any elk | ||
| EA, EM, EF | Elk Areas 3911 and 3912 Advanced Hunter Education Graduates 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 |
(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 | 2003 Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Elk Tag Prefix |
Boundary Description | 2003 Permits |
|
| Modern Firearm Bull Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.) | ||||||
| Watershed | Nov. 1-9 | 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless | EA, EF, EM | GMU 157 | 40 | |
| Wenaha A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMU 169 | 5 | |
| Mountain View A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMU 172 | 5 | |
| Mission | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMU 251 | 5 | |
| Naneum A | Oct. 20-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMU 328 | 6 | |
| Quilomene A | Oct. 20-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMU 329 | 8 | |
| Teanaway A | Oct. 20-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMU 335 | 6 | |
| Peaches Ridge A | Oct. 20-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMUs 336, 346 | 103 | |
| Little Naches A | Oct. 1-10 | Any Bull | EF | GMU 346 | 20 | |
| Observatory A | Oct. 20-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMUs 340, 342 | 35 | |
| Goose Prairie A | Oct. 20-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMUs 352, 356 | 110 | |
| Bethel A | Oct. 20-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMU 360 | 64 | |
| Rimrock A | Oct. 20-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMU 364 | 112 | |
| Cowiche A | Oct. 20-Nov. 2 | Any Bull | EF | GMU 368 | 25 | |
| Margaret A | Nov. 1-9 | 3 Pt. Min. | WF | GMU 524 | 24 | |
| Toutle A | Nov. 1-9 | 3 Pt. Min. | WF | GMU 556 | 90 | |
| Olympic A | Nov. 1-9 | 3 Pt. Min. | WF | GMU 621 | 21 | |
| Skokomish A | Nov. 1-9 | 3 Pt. Min. | WF | GMU 636 | 3 | |
| Modern Firearm Elk Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.) | ||||||
| Aladdin A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Any Elk | EF | GMU 111 | 10 | |
| Selkirk A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Any Elk | EF | GMU 113 | 10 | |
| 49 Degrees North | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Any Elk | EF | GMU 117 | 15 | |
| Blue Creek A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMUs 149, 154 | 100 | |
| Dayton A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 163 and Elk Area 1011 | 200 | |
| Dayton B | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 149 and Elk Area 1012 | 75 | |
| Malaga A | Aug. 16-Sept. 28 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 2032 | 100 | |
| Malaga B | Sept. 6-21 | Any Elk | EF | Elk Area 2032 | 5 | |
| Malaga C | Nov. 3-Jan. 31, 2004 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 2032 | 150 | |
| Malaga D | Nov. 3-16 | Any Elk | EF | Elk Area 2032 | 5 | |
| Malaga E | Dec. 13-21 | Any Elk | EF | Elk Area 2032 | 5 | |
| Malaga F | Jan. 1-18, 2004 | Any Elk | EF | Elk Area 2032 | 5 | |
| Peshastin A | Aug. 16-25 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 2033 | 20 | |
| Peshastin B | Aug. 18-25 | Any Elk | EF | Elk Area 2033 | 5 | |
| Peshastin C | Sept. 16-Oct. 3 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 2033 | 20 | |
| Peshastin D | Sept. 21-29 | Any Elk | EF | Elk Area 2033 | 5 | |
| Peshastin E | Nov. 30-Jan. 31, 2004 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 2033 | 20 | |
| Peshastin F | Dec. 15-Jan. 31, 2004 | Any Elk | EF | Elk Area 2033 | 5 | |
| West Bar A | Oct. 25-29 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 330 | 10 | |
| West Bar B | Oct. 30-Nov.2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 330 | 10 | |
| Teanaway B | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 335 | 30 | |
| Taneum A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 336 | 200 | |
| Manastash A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 340 | 400 | |
| Umtanum A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 342 | 400 | |
| Cleman | Dec. 9-31 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 3944 | 100 | |
| Little Naches B | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 346 | 250 | |
| Nile A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 352 | 160 | |
| Bumping B | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 356 | 110 | |
| Bethel B | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 360 | 100 | |
| Rimrock B | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 364 | 200 | |
| Cowiche B | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF | GMU 368 | 200 | |
| Alkali A | Oct. 25-Nov. 2 | Any Elk | EF | GMU 371 | 100 | |
| Willapa Hills A | Nov. 1-9 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 506 | 35 | |
| Raymond A | Nov. 6-10 | 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, 2004 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6010 | 15 | |
| Raymond D | Feb. 1-28, 2004 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6010 | 15 | |
| Winston A | Nov. 1-9 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 520 | 12 | |
| Margaret B | Nov. 1-9 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 524 | 20 | |
| Ryderwood A | Nov. 1-9 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 530 | 32 | |
| Coweeman A | Nov. 1-9 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 550 | 15 | |
| Toutle B | Nov. 1-9 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 556 | 35 | |
| Marble A | Nov. 1-9 | 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. 1-9 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 560 | 60 | |
| Siouxon A | Nov. 1-9 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 572 | 40 | |
| Dungeness A | Oct. 1-15 | Any Elk | WF | Elk Area 6071 | 10 | |
| Dungeness B | Nov. 1-15 | Any Elk | WF | Elk Area 6071 | 10 | |
| Dungeness C | Jan. 5-20, 2004 | Any Elk | WF | Elk Area 6071 | 20 | |
| Dungeness D | Feb. 1-15, 2004 | Any Elk | WF | Elk Area 6071 | 20 | |
| Twin Satsop A | Dec. 1-15 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6061 | 30 | |
| Twin Satsop B | Jan. 5-15, 2004 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6061 | 10 | |
| 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. 6-10 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6066 | 30 | |
| Chehalis Valley D | Nov. 15-30 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6066 | 15 | |
| Chehalis Valley E | Feb. 1-28, 2004 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6066 | 15 | |
| Capitol Peak A | Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | WF | GMU 663 | 10 | |
| North Minot A | Oct. 20-31 | Antlerless | WF | Elk Area 6067 | 60 | |
| Deschutes | Jan. 15-23, 2004 | 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 | ||||||
| Wenaha B | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMU 169 | 1 | |
| Mountain View B | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMU 172 | 1 | |
| Naneum B | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMU 328 | 1 | |
| Quilomene B | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMU 329 | 2 | |
| Teanaway C | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMU 335 | 1 | |
| Peaches Ridge B | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMUs 336, 346 | 15 | |
| Observatory B | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMUs 340, 342 | 15 | |
| Goose Prairie B | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMUs 352, 356 | 17 | |
| Bethel C | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMU 360 | 11 | |
| Rimrock C | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMU 364 | 16 | |
| Cowiche C | Oct. 4-10 | Any Bull | EM | GMU 368 | 10 | |
| Margaret C | Oct. 4-10 | 3 Pt. Min. | WM | GMU 524 | 5 | |
| Toutle C | Oct. 4-10 | 3 Pt. Min. | WM | GMU 556 | 15 | |
| Olympic B | Oct. 4-10 | 3 Pt. Min. | WM | GMU 621 | 3 | |
| Skokomish B | Oct. 4-10 | 3 Pt. Min. | WM | GMU 636 | 2 | |
| Muzzleloader Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader elk tag holders may apply.) | ||||||
| Aladdin B | Oct. 4-10 | Any Elk | EM | GMU 111 | 10 | |
| Selkirk B | Oct. 4-10 | Any Elk | EM | GMU 113 | 10 | |
| Blue Creek B | Dec. 1, 2003-Jan. 31, 2004 | Antlerless | EM | GMUs 149, 154 | 60 | |
| Columbia A | Dec. 1-31 | Antlerless | EM | Elk Area 1011 and GMU 163 | 100 | |
| Columbia B | Jan. 1-31, 2004 | Antlerless | EM | Elk Area 1011 and GMU 163 | 100 | |
| Columbia C | Dec. 20-Jan. 31, 2004 | Antlerless | EM | Elk Area 1012 and GMU 149 | 60 | |
| West Bar C | Oct. 1-10 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 330 | 10 | |
| Teanaway D | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 335 | 50 | |
| Taneum B | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 336 | 150 | |
| Manastash B | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 340 | 150 | |
| Umtanum B | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 342 | 300 | |
| Nile B | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 352 | 50 | |
| Bumping B | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 356 | 100 | |
| Bethel D | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 360 | 50 | |
| Cowiche D | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | EM | GMU 368 | 250 | |
| Alkali B | Oct. 4-10 | Any Elk | EM | GMU 371 | 50 | |
| Stella A | Nov. 26-Dec. 15 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 504 | 75 | |
| Stella B | Jan. 1-16, 2004 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 504 | 50 | |
| Toledo A | Jan. 1-16, 2004 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5029 | 30 | |
| Malaga G | Oct. 4-24 | Antlerless | EM | Elk Area 2032 | 100 | |
| Malaga H | Oct. 4-24 | Any Elk | EM | Elk Area 2032 | 10 | |
| Mossyrock A | Jan. 1-16, 2004 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5052 | 20 | |
| Randle A | Jan. 1-16, 2004 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5053 | 15 | |
| Boistfort | Jan. 1-16, 2004 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5054 | 40 | |
| Willapa Hills B | Nov. 19-Dec. 14 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 506 | 15 | |
| Green Mt A | Jan. 1-16, 2004 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 5051 | 30 | |
| Winston B | Nov. 19-Dec. 14 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 520 | 3 | |
| Margaret D | Nov. 19-Dec. 14 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 524 | 5 | |
| Ryderwood B | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 530 | 8 | |
| Coweeman B | Nov. 19-Dec. 14 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 550 | 5 | |
| Toutle D | Nov. 19-Dec. 14 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 556 | 10 | |
| Marble B | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 558 | 10 | |
| Lewis River B | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 560 | 15 | |
| Siouxon B | Oct. 4-10 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 572 | 10 | |
| Yale | Nov. 26-Dec. 15 | 3 Pt. Min. or Antlerless | WM | GMU 554 | 75 | |
| Twin Satsop C | Oct. 6-10 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 6061 | 10 | |
| North River | Nov. 26-Dec. 15 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 658 | 20 | |
| North Minot B | Oct. 6-10 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 6067 | 60 | |
| Raymond E | Oct. 1-31 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 6010 | 30 | |
| Chehalis Valley | Jan. 1-31, 2004 | Antlerless | WM | Elk Area 6066 | 15 | |
| Capitol Peak B | Nov. 19-Dec. 15 | Antlerless | WM | GMU 663 | 10 | |
| Archery Permit Hunts (Only archery elk tag holders may apply.) | ||||||
| Note-Fire closures may limit access during September seasons. | ||||||
| Wenaha C | Sept. 2-15 | Any Bull | EA | GMU 169 | 2 | |
| Mountain View C | Sept. 2-15 | Any Bull | EA | GMU 172 | 5 | |
| Naneum C | Sept. 2-15 | Any Bull | EA | GMU 328 | 35 | |
| Quilomene C | Sept. 2-15 | Any Bull | EA | GMU 329 | 12 | |
| Teanaway E | Sept. 2-15 | Any Bull | EA | GMU 335 | 35 | |
| Peaches Ridge C | Sept. 2-15 | Any Bull | EA | GMUs 336, 346 | 126 | |
| Observatory C | Sept. 2-15 | Any Elk | EA | GMUs 340, 342 | 71 | |
| Goose Prairie C | Sept. 2-15 | Any Bull | EA | GMUs 352, 356 | 267 | |
| Bethel E | Sept. 2-15 | Any Bull | EA | GMU 360 | 62 | |
| Rimrock D | Sept. 2-15 | Any Bull | EA | GMU 364 | 117 | |
| Cowiche E | Sept. 2-15 | Any Bull | EA | GMU 368 | 27 | |
| Peshastin G | Sept. 2-15 | Any Elk | EA | Elk Area 2033 | 20 | |
| Margaret E | Sept. 2-15 | 3 Pt. Min. | WA | GMU 524 | 12 | |
| Toutle E | Sept. 2-15 | 3 Pt. Min. | WA | GMU 556 | 61 | |
| Olympic C | Sept. 2-15 | 3 Pt. Min. | WA | GMU 621 | 10 | |
| Mashel A | Jan. 1-15, 2004 | Antlerless | WA | Elk Area 6054 | 40 | |
| Skokomish C | Sept. 2-15 | 3 Pt. Min. | WA | GMU 636 | 3 | |
| Dungeness E | Sept. 2-15 | Any Elk | WA | Elk Area 6071 | 20 | |
| Dungeness F | Sept. 16-30 | Any Elk | WA | Elk Area 6071 | 20 | |
| Dungeness G | Jan. 1-15, 2004 | Any Elk | WA | Elk Area 6071 | 20 | |
| Dungeness H | Feb 1-15, 2004 | Any Elk | WA | Elk Area 6071 | 20 | |
| Advanced Hunter Education (AHE) Graduate Special Elk Permit Hunts (only AHE graduates may apply). | ||||||
| Toledo B | Jan. 17-31, 2004 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5029 | 20 | |
| Colockum A | Oct 4-10 | Antlerless | EM | Elk Area 3028 excluding Arthur Coffin Game Reserve | 40 | |
| Colockum B | Nov. 8-14 | Antlerless | EF | Elk Area 3028 excluding Arthur Coffin Game Reserve | 40 | |
| Mossyrock B | Jan. 17-31, 2004 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5052 | 20 | |
| Randle B | Jan. 17-31, 2004 | 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, 2004 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5051 | 20 | |
| Merwin A | Nov 26-Dec 15 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5055 | 10 | |
| Merwin B | Jan 17-31, 2004 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5055 | 10 | |
| Grays River A | Sept 15-30 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5056 | 10 | |
| Grays River B | Oct. 1-15 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5056 | 10 | |
| Grays River C | Oct. 16-31 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5056 | 10 | |
| Grays River D | Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5056 | 10 | |
| Grays River E | Jan. 1-15, 2004 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5056 | 10 | |
| Grays River F | Jan. 16-31, 2004 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5056 | 10 | |
| Grays River G | Feb. 1-14, 2004 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5056 | 10 | |
| Grays River H | Feb. 15-29, 2004 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 5056 | 10 | |
| Persons of Disability Only - Special Elk Permit Hunts | ||||||
| Observatory D | Oct 20-Nov. 2 | Any Elk | EF or EM | GMUs 340, 342 | 6 | |
| Little Naches C | Oct. 1-10 | Any Elk | EF, EM, EA | GMU 346 | 6 | |
| Little Naches D | Oct. 29-Nov. 2 | Antlerless | EF, EM, EA | GMU 346 | 10 | |
| Centralia Mine A | Oct. 26-27 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 6011 | 2 | |
| Centralia Mine B | Nov. 2-3 | 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, 2004 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 6068 | 5 | |
| North Shore E | Feb. 1-28, 2004 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 6068 | 5 | |
| Chehalis Valley F | Dec. 16-31 | Antlerless | Any Elk Tag | Elk Area 6066 | 15 | |
[]
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
| WAC 232-28-279 | 2000-2002 Elk general seasons and 2001-2002 special permits |