WSR 20-04-091
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND WILDLIFE
[Filed February 5, 2020, 9:19 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 20-01-123 on December 16, 2019.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: The department seeks to adopt rules concerning the 2020-2021 season setting: WAC 220-410-050 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion five, 220-410-060 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion six, 220-412-050 Landowner raffle hunts, 220-412-070 Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special incentive permits, 220-412-090 Multiple season big game permits, 220-412-100 Landowner hunting permits, 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas, 220-413-200 Reducing the spread of hoof diseaseUnlawful transport of elk hooves, 220-415-020 2018-2020 Deer general seasons and definitions, 220-415-030 2019 Deer special permits, 220-415-040 Elk area descriptions, 220-415-050 2018-2020 Elk general seasons and definitions, 220-415-060 2019 Elk special permits, 220-415-070 2019 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas, 220-415-100 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Cougar, 220-415-120 2019 Bighorn sheep seasons and permit quotas, 220-415-130 2019 Mountain goat seasons and permit quotas, 220-416-010 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 Small game and other wildlife seasons and regulations, 220-416-040 Hunting predatory birds, 220-416-060 2019-2020 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations, and 220-440-060 Killing wildlife causing private property damage.
Hearing Location(s): On March 13-14, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., at the Red Lion Columbia Center, 1101 North Columbia Center Boulevard, Kennewick, WA 99336.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 10-11, 2020.
Submit Written Comments to: Wildlife Program, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504, email wildthing@dfw.wa.gov, fax 360-902-2162, https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/season-setting, by February 26, 2020.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Dolores Noyes, phone 360-902-2349, TTY 800-833-6388, email dolores.noyes@dfw.wa.gov, by March 6, 2020.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules:
WAC 220-410-050 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion five, the purpose of this proposal is to correct any errors in the boundary descriptions for game management unit 506.
WAC 220-410-060 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion six, the purpose of this proposal is to correct any errors in the boundary descriptions for game management unit 673.
WAC 220-412-050 Landowner raffle hunts, the purpose of this proposal is to alter the adjustment of annual report submission date requirements from December 31 to May 1, to coincide with WAC 220-412-100. This also allows enrolled landowners to submit all required reports at the same time.
WAC 220-412-070 Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special incentive permits, this proposal adds game management units (GMUs) 186 and portions of GMU 181 (south of the line made by starting at Montgomery Ridge Road and Highway 129, to the Sherry Grade Road, to the Couse Creek Road, to the Snake River) to the legal hunt area for the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Raffle Permit.
WAC 220-412-090 Multiple season big game permits, the purpose of this proposal is to clarify language.
WAC 220-412-100 Landowner hunting permits, the purpose of this proposal is to further develop the standard operating procedure for the landowner hunting permit (LHP) program. The LHP WAC has been adjusted to reflect the new proposed requirements for the LHP program, as outlined in the standard operating procedure. The revised standard operating procedure anticipates better management, monitoring, and an improved experience for the general public, while recreating on properties enrolled in the LHP.
WAC 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas, the proposed administrative changes remove the reference to "wooden towers" from the description for the Columbia River restricted hunting area. Corrections are made to the spelling of Newberry (from Newbury) Hill Road for the firearm restriction area in Kitsap County.
WAC 220-413-200 Reducing the spread of hoof disease—Unlawful transport of elk hooves, the purpose of this proposal is to abolish the rule.
WAC 220-415-020 2018-2020 Deer general seasons and definitions, the purpose of this proposal is to retain general season deer hunting opportunities for 2020. It also aims to balance the hunting opportunities between user groups. The proposal also increases opportunities when deer populations allow and reduces opportunities when declining deer numbers warrant a change.
WAC 220-415-030 2019 Deer special permits, the purpose of this proposal is to retain special permit for deer hunting opportunities for 2020. It also balances hunting opportunities between user groups, increases opportunities when deer populations allow, and reduces opportunities when declining deer numbers warrant a change. Lastly, it adds language that clarifies the bag limit is one deer, except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one deer hunt category.
WAC 220-415-040 Elk area descriptions, the purpose of the proposed changes would eliminate Elk Area No. 1011 (Columbia County), Elk Area No. 1012 (Asotin County), and Elk Area No. 1082 (Asotin County).
WAC 220-415-050 2018-2020 Elk general seasons and definitions, the purpose of the proposed change is to retain general season elk hunting opportunities for 2020. It also balances hunting opportunities between user groups, increases opportunities when elk populations allow, and reduces opportunities when declining elk numbers warrant a change.
The department will not develop specific recommendations regarding opportunities to harvest antlerless elk during the early archery general elk seasons in the Colockum (GMUs 328, 329) and Yakima (GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364) elk herd areas until population surveys are completed in February and/or March. If population surveys indicate it is warranted, the department may also consider reducing opportunities for archery hunters to harvest antlerless elk during the late archery general elk seasons, and reducing modern firearm, and muzzleloader special permit opportunities. A general overview of the recommendations that may be considered dependent of herd status are provided below. Recommendations developed in response to surveys indicating a population decline will also depend on the severity of the decline.
Colockum Elk Herd: (GMUs 249, 251, 328, 329, 330, 334, 335):
Herd
Status
General Overview of
Recommendation
Decline
Significantly reduce or eliminate general season opportunities to harvest antlerless elk during archery seasons, except for those associated with addressing damage issues, and in areas where the department does not manage for large numbers of elk (e.g., GMUs 334, 335). Also, reduce opportunities to harvest antlerless elk during modern firearm and muzzleloader permit seasons.
Stable
Significantly reduce or eliminate general season opportunities to harvest antlerless elk during archery seasons, except for those associated with addressing damage issues and in areas where the department does not manage for large numbers of elk (e.g., GMUs 334, 335). Replace some of the lost opportunities with a limited number of permits to harvest antlerless elk. Retain opportunities to harvest antlerless elk during modern firearm and muzzleloader permit seasons.
Increase
Retain current general and special permit seasons.
Yakima Elk Herd: (GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368, 371, 372):
Herd
Status
General Overview of Recommendation
Decline
Significantly reduce or eliminate general season opportunities to harvest antlerless elk, except for those associated with addressing damage issues and in areas where the department does not manage for large numbers of elk (e.g., GMUs 371 and 372). Replace some of the lost opportunities with a limited number of permits to harvest antlerless elk. If warranted, also reduce opportunities during modern firearm and muzzleloader permit seasons.
Stable
Significantly reduce or eliminate general season opportunities to harvest antlerless elk, except for those associated with addressing damage issues and in areas where the department does not manage for large numbers of elk (e.g., GMUs 371 and 372). Replace some of the lost opportunities with a limited number of permits to harvest antlerless elk. Retain current opportunities during modern firearm and muzzleloader permit seasons.
Increase
Retain current general and special permit seasons.
WAC 220-415-060 2019 Elk special permits, the purpose of this proposal is to retain elk special permit hunting opportunities for 2020. It also balances elk hunting opportunities between user groups, increases elk hunting opportunities when elk populations allow, and reduces opportunities when declining elk numbers warrant a change. Lastly, it adds language that clarifies the bag limit is one elk, except where otherwise allowed by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one elk hunt category.
WAC 220-415-070 2019 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas, this proposal adds language that clarifies the bag limit is one moose, except where otherwise allowed by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one moose hunt category. It also adjusts moose hunt permit limits to reflect population changes and recent harvest.
WAC 220-415-100 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Cougar, the proposed changes are designed to give the commission four options to choose from relating to recreational cougar harvest guidelines. The nonstatus quo options are intended to extend seasons in areas where harvest has been historically high, and where cougar human conflict is also high. The intended result of the longer season is to shift a proportion of the cougar removal, currently carried out by agency personnel, to hunters:
The first option is status quo with one caveat, the density we used to set the guideline is the median of five research projects that were conducted in Washington. The median is a better measure because it is not affected by outliers in the data. In the past we used the mean.
The second option also uses a median density that is calculated using only adult cougars that are twenty-four months or older. This option reduces the guideline slightly, but subadult cougars harvested under this option would not count toward the guideline for season closure.
The third option adjusts the guideline upward for units that exceeded the guideline by December 31 at least once in the past five years. The new guideline is based on the highest harvest in the past five years. In this option there is the assumption that density is higher in these areas. In two PMUs [GMUs], the guidelines in this option were adjusted, so they did not exceed an assumed density 4.15 cougars per one hundred square kilometers. This was intended to keep the density within an acceptable range based on research conducted in the western United States. This guideline includes adults and subadults.
The fourth option is like option three, but only uses a density based on adult cougars and only counts adult cougars towards the guideline.
WAC 220-415-120 2019 Bighorn sheep seasons and permit quotas, this proposal adds language that clarifies the bag limit is one bighorn sheep, except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one bighorn sheep category. It also adjusts bighorn sheep hunt permit limits to reflect population changes and recent harvest. Lastly, this proposal creates separate permit opportunities for adult ewes and juvenile rams in the Selah Butte, Mount Baldy, and Umtanum hunt areas (collectively referred to as the Yakima Canyon herd).
WAC 220-415-130 2019 Mountain goat seasons and permit quotas, this proposal adds language that clarifies the bag limit is one mountain goat, except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one goat hunt category. It also adjusts mountain goat hunt permit limits to reflect population changes and recent harvest.
WAC 220-416-010 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 Small game and other wildlife seasons and regulations, the purpose of this proposal is to increase the number of hunter education incentive turkey permits from two to four.
WAC 220-416-040 Hunting predatory birds, removes the depredation part of the rule because it already exists in WAC 220-440-060.
WAC 220-416-060 2019-2020 Migratory gamebird seasons and regulations, the proposal amends the rule to specify legal season dates, and bag limits for the 2020-2021 season.
Changes include:
Adjusting season dates relative to 2020-2021 calendar dates.
Maintain one-pintail per day bag-limit and associated possession limit per the USFWS Northern Pintail Harvest Strategy.
Lowering scaup bag-limit to two-scaup per day and associated possession limits, while keeping an eighty-six day season length by the optimal regulatory alternative described in the adaptive harvest management protocol.
Shifting seven-days from the beginning of the first season segment to the end of the third season segment for white geese in Goose Management Area 4 (Columbia Basin).
WAC 220-440-060 Killing wildlife causing private property damage, the proposed amendment to the rule intends to make our rule consistent with federal rules that pertain to crows and magpies.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: WAC 220-410-050 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion five the proposed change will make the boundaries more discernable for hunters.
WAC 220-410-060 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion six, the proposed change will make the boundaries more discernable for hunters.
WAC 220-412-050 Landowner raffle hunts, this proposal simplifies the requirements for landowners that operate raffle drawings. It also aligns annual report submission dates with WAC 220-412-100.
WAC 220-412-070 Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special incentive permits, bighorn sheep populations have increased in these areas, which warrants an expansion of the hunt area.
WAC 220-412-090 Multiple season big game permits, the proposal clarifies the language and reduces hunter confusion regarding this rule.
WAC 220-412-100 Landowner hunting permits, over the past year, the department has held public meetings and active stakeholder/landowner meetings to assess the current views of the program. These comments have been taken into consideration as well as input from Washington department of fish and wildlife (WDFW) staff which has resulted in the development of the new standard operating procedure for the LHP program. The proposed changes reflect the comments received from the public, WDFW staff and landowners. Historically, there haven't been many changes to the LHP program. However, due to the lack of consistency and the expansive variation in management styles across the state, this program has proven to be difficult to manage at a program level. These reasons were the main driving factor behind taking the appropriate steps to revise and make changes to the program.
WAC 220-413-180 Special closures and firearm restriction areas, the "wooden towers" referenced in the Columbia River restricted hunting area boundary description were torn down recently. As such, they could no longer be used as a discernable landmark to describe the boundary. Correcting the spelling of Newberry Hill Road will eliminate confusion for hunters.
WAC 220-413-200 Reducing the spread of hoof diseaseUnlawful transport of elk hooves, this rule, originally adopted in 2014, attempted to reduce the risk of inadvertently spreading the causative agents of treponeme associated hoof disease (TAHD) in elk. Since that time, however, TAHD has been confirmed throughout western Washington, east of the Cascade Mountains near the town of Trout Lake, and in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington. The continued expansion of this disease appears to indicate this rule was ineffective at preventing disease expansion. Other reasons for supporting this rule are:
1. For surveillance purposes, we want to encourage elk hunters in eastern Washington to submit suspicious hooves.
2. The current rule is not being enforced, but rather used by enforcement officers as an educational opportunity.
3. We have no scientific findings that support the implementation of this rule.
4. The department is working on developing management strategies that will be proposed during the next three year season cycle, which would incentivize elk hunters in western Washington to target limping elk but would also require them to submit their hooves to the department for inspection.
5. Neighboring states (Idaho and Oregon), where TAHD has been detected, do not have a similar rule.
Although the department is proposing to abolish this rule, we would still encourage hunters to leave hooves from the elk they harvest on site.
WAC 220-415-020 2018-2020 Deer general seasons and definitions, this proposal provides recreational deer hunting opportunities and protects deer from overharvest. The proposal would also maintain sustainable general deer hunting season opportunities for 2020. The proposal helps address deer agricultural damage problems and provides for deer population control when needed.
WAC 220-415-030 2019 Deer special permits, this proposal provides recreational deer hunting opportunities and protects deer from overharvest. The proposal would also maintain sustainable deer special permit hunting season opportunities for 2020. The proposal helps address deer agricultural damage problems and provides for deer population control when needed.
Situations have occurred in the past that involved hunters who successfully drew a permit in more than one hunt category for the same species. Because the current language does not specify a bag limit, some hunters interpret this to mean they can shoot one deer per permit or one deer in addition to their general season harvest, which is incorrect. Amending this rule as proposed, would clarify the rule and avoid confusion in the future.
WAC 220-415-040 Elk area descriptions, all three elk areas were created to address issues related to elk causing damage to agricultural crops. Damage issues in all three areas have declined following the substantial declines in elk numbers. As such, these elk areas are no longer needed and there is not an anticipated need in the foreseeable future.
WAC 220-415-050 2018-2020 Elk general seasons and definitions, overall, the proposal provides recreational elk hunting opportunities, helps address elk agricultural damage problems, and provides elk population control when needed. The department is postponing the development of specific recommendations for the Colockum and Yakima elk herds. These two herds have experienced substantial declines since 2015, with late-winter surveys in 2019 showing the Yakima herd was approximately thirteen percent below objective and the Colockum herd approximately eight percent below. Declines have been the result of increased antlerless harvest, severe drought and winter conditions, and depressed recruitment of calves. Moreover, preliminary counts of elk on feed sites for the Yakima elk herd in January 2020, show calf recruitment rates are likely to be lower than normal for the fourth consecutive year. The department is concerned about the status of both herds and plans to develop recommendations that are likely to promote population growth.
WAC 220-415-060 2019 Elk special permits, this proposal provides recreational elk hunting opportunities and protects elk from overharvest. The proposal would maintain sustainable elk special permit hunting opportunities for 2020. The proposal helps address elk agricultural damage problems and provides for elk population control when needed.
Situations have occurred in the past that involved hunters who successfully drew a permit in more than one hunt category for the same species. Because the current language does not specify a bag limit, some hunters interpret this to mean they can shoot one elk per permit or one elk in addition to their general season harvest, which is incorrect. Amending this rule as proposed, would clarify the rule and avoid confusion in the future.
WAC 220-415-070 2019 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas, situations have occurred in the past that involved hunters who successfully drew a permit in more than one hunt category for the same species. Because the current language shows the bag limit is one moose, some hunters interpret this to mean one moose per permit, which is incorrect. Amending this rule as proposed, would clarify the rule and avoid confusion in the future.
Permits for 'Any Antlered Bull Moose' in Spokane West A were increased because surveys showed a good bull to cow ratio. Permits for 'Antlerless Only' were reduced in Mt Spokane South B, Mt Spokane North B, and Mica Peak because surveys showed calf recruitment rates and the overall number of moose biologists observed were lower than normal.
WAC 220-415-100 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Cougar, the proposal gives the commission biologically sustainable options for the cougar hunting seasons.
WAC 220-415-120 2019 Bighorn sheep seasons and permit quotas, situations have occurred in the past that involved hunters who successfully drew a permit in more than one hunt category for the same species. Because the current language indicates the bag limit is one bighorn ram, except in designated adult ewe hunts the limit is one bighorn adult ewe, some hunters interpret this to mean one sheep per permit, which is incorrect. Amending this rule as proposed, would clarify the rule and avoid confusion in the future.
The department is proposing to develop unique permit opportunities for adult ewes and juvenile rams for the Yakima Canyon herd. This proposal is in association with our efforts to reduce the size of the herd and eliminate Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (M. Ovi.) from this herd. The department first implemented these permits during the 2019 season with special restriction identified as an Adult Ewe or Juvenile Ram, but most resulting harvest consisted of rams, including rams that were not juveniles. As such, very few ewes were harvested as intended, which calls for the proposed change.
WAC 220-415-130 2019 Mountain goat seasons and permit quotas, situations have occurred in the past that involved hunters who successfully drew a permit in more than one hunt category for the same species. Because the current language shows the bag limit is one adult goat of either sex with horns four inches or longer, some hunters interpret this to mean one adult goat per permit, which is incorrect. Amending this rule as proposed, would clarify the rule and avoid confusion in the future.
WAC 220-416-010 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 Small game and other wildlife seasons and regulations, this change increases the incentive for hunter education instructors without harm to turkey populations.
WAC 220-416-040 Hunting predatory birds, reduces redundancy and simplifies the rule.
WAC 220-416-060 2019-2020 Migratory gamebird seasons and regulations, migratory waterfowl and other gamebird (coot, dove, band-tailed pigeon, and snipe) seasons and regulations are developed based on cooperative management programs among states of the Pacific Flyway and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, considering population status and other biological parameters. The rule establishes waterfowl seasons and regulations to provide recreational opportunity, control waterfowl damage, and conserve the migratory waterfowl resources of Washington.
WAC 220-440-060 Killing wildlife causing private property damage, this proposal makes our rule consistent with federal rule.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: WDFW, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Eric Gardner, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, 360-902-2515; and Enforcement: Steve Bear, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, 360-902-2373.
A school district fiscal impact statement is not required under RCW 28A.305.135.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328.
This rule proposal, or portions of the proposal, is exempt from requirements of the Regulatory Fairness Act because the proposal:
Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(3) as the rules only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect; and rules adopt, amend, or repeal a procedure, practice, or requirement relating to agency hearings; or a filing or related process requirement for applying to an agency for a license or permit.
Is exempt under RCW 19.85.025(4).
February 5, 2020
Jacalyn M. Hursey
Rules Coodinator
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 18-11-061, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18)
WAC 220-410-050Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion five.
GMU 501-LINCOLN (Lewis, Thurston, Pacific, and Grays Harbor counties):
Beginning at the intersection of Interstate Hwy (I)-5 and State Route (SR) 6; W on SR 6 to Stevens Rd; NW on Stevens Rd to Elk Creek Rd at the town of Doty; W on Elk Creek Rd to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 7000 line; W and N on Weyco 7000 line to Weyco 7400 line; N on Weyco 7400 line to Weyco 7050 line; NE on Weyco 7050 line to Weyco 7000 line; NW and N on Weyco 7000 line to the Weyco 7800 line; N on Weyco 7800 line to Weyco 7800 F line; NE on Weyco 7800 F line to Weyco 720 line; E on Weyco 720 line to Weyco 723 line; NW on Weyco 723 line to the Weyco C line; NE on Weyco C line to Garrard Creek Rd; NE on Garrard Creek Rd to South Bank Rd; E on South Bank Rd to North State St; N on North State St to US Hwy (US) 12 at the town of Oakville; E on US 12 to I-5; S on I-5 to SR 6 and point of beginning.
GMU 503-RANDLE (Lewis County):
Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy (US) 12 and the Rayonier 100 Mainline (Kosmos Rd, Old Champion Haul Rd); E on US 12 to State Route (SR) 131; S on SR 131 to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 25; S on the USFS Rd 25 to the Cispus River; W on the Cispus River to Rayonier 271 line; S on the Rayonier 271 line to the Rayonier 300 line; W on the Rayonier 300 line to the Rayonier 100 line (Kosmos Haul Rd); N on the Rayonier 100 line to US 12 and the point of beginning.
GMU 504-STELLA (Cowlitz County):
Beginning at the mouth of the Cowlitz River on the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the mouth of Germany Creek (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between the Cowlitz River and Germany Creek); N up Germany Creek to State Route (SR) 4; E on SR 4 to Germany Creek Rd; N on Germany Creek Rd to International Paper (IP) 1000 line; N on IP 1000 line to IP 1050 line; E on IP 1050 line to IP 2200 line; E and S on IP 2200 to Woodside Dr; NE on Woodside Dr to Delameter Rd; E on Delameter Rd to the three power lines; N along the three power lines to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 9312 line; E on Weyco 9312 line to Growlers Gulch Rd; E on Growlers Gulch Rd to Public Hwy (PH) 10 Rd; E along the Public Hwy (PH) 10 Rd to the A Street bridge over the Cowlitz River at the town of Castle Rock; S down the Cowlitz River to the Columbia River and point of beginning.
GMU 505-MOSSYROCK (Lewis County):
Beginning on Interstate Hwy (I)-5 and the Cowlitz River; NE up the Cowlitz River to the Mayfield Dam; NE along the south shore of Mayfield Lake to the US Hwy (US) 12 bridge; NE on US 12 to Winston Creek Rd; SE on Winston Creek Rd to Longbell Rd; E on Longbell Rd to Perkins Rd; NE on Perkins Rd to Green Mountain Rd; E on Green Mountain Rd to the outlet of Swofford Pond; E along the Swofford Pond outlet to Riffe Lake; E along the south shore of Riffe Lake to the Cowlitz River; up the Cowlitz River to the Rayonier 100 Mainline (Kosmos Haul Rd); N on the Rayonier 100 Mainline to US 12; W on US 12 to Davis Lake Rd; N and W on Davis Lake Rd to Main St at town of Morton; W on Main St to SR 508; W on SR 508 to Centralia-Alpha Rd; W and N on Centralia-Alpha Rd to Salzer Valley Rd; W on Salzer Valley Rd to Summa St at the town of Centralia; W on Summa St to Kresky Rd; N on Kresky Rd to Tower St; N on Tower St to SR 507; W on SR 507 (Cherry St, Alder St, and Mellen St) to I-5; S on I-5 to the Cowlitz River and point of beginning.
GMU 506-WILLAPA HILLS (Wahkiakum, Pacific and Lewis counties):
Beginning at State Route (SR) 6 and 3rd St S at the town of Pe Ell; S on 3rd St S to Muller Rd; S on Muller Rd to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 1000 line; S on Weyco 1000 line to Weyco 1800 line; S on Weyco 1800 line to Weyco 500 line; SE on Weyco 500 line to SR 407 (Elochoman Valley Rd) at Camp 2; S on SR 407 to the Elochoman River; down the Elochoman River to Foster Rd; N on Foster Rd to Risk Rd; W and N along Risk Rd to SR 4; W on SR 4 to Skamokawa Creek; SW down Skamokawa Creek to the Columbia River; W along Columbia River to the mouth of the Deep River (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the Washington state line and between Skamokawa Creek and Deep River); N along the Deep River to SR 4; NW on SR 4 to the Salmon Creek Rd; NE on Salmon Creek Rd to ((Weyco 5000 line; N on Weyco 5000 line to)) Weyco 5800 line; NE on Weyco 5800 line to power transmission line (Section 21, T11N, R8W); E, NE, then N on the power transmission line to the Trap Creek A Line; E and N on the Trap Creek A Line to SR 6; E on SR 6 to the town of Pe Ell and the point of beginning.
GMU 510-STORMKING (Lewis County):
Beginning on US Hwy (US) 12 at the Silver Creek bridge; N up Silver Creek to Silverbrook Rd; E on Silverbrook Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 47; N on USFS Rd 47 to USFS Rd 85; W and N on USFS Rd 85 to USFS Rd 52; N on USFS Rd 52 to the Nisqually River; W down the Nisqually River to State Route (SR) 7; S on SR 7 to Main St at town of Morton; E on Main St to Davis Lake Rd; E on Davis Lake Rd to US 12; E on US 12 to the Silver Creek bridge and point of beginning.
GMU 513-SOUTH RAINIER (Lewis County):
Beginning on US Hwy (US) 12 at the Silver Creek bridge; N up Silver Creek to Silverbrook Rd; E on Silverdale Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 47; N on USFS Rd 47 to USFS Rd 85; W and N on USFS Rd 85 to USFS Rd 52; W and N on USFS Rd 52 to the Nisqually River; E up the Nisqually River to the southern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park; E along the south park boundary to the USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); S along the USFS Trail 2000 to US 12; W on US 12 to the Silver Creek bridge and point of beginning.
GMU 516-PACKWOOD (Lewis and Skamania counties):
Beginning at US Hwy (US) 12 and US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at White Pass; S on USFS Trail 2000 to the Yakama Indian Reservation border; S on the Yakama Indian Reservation border to USFS Trail 2000; S on USFS Trail 2000 to USFS Trail 98 at Sheep Lake; W on USFS Trail 98 to USFS Rd 2160 at Walupt Lake; W on USFS Rd 2160 to USFS Rd 21; S and W on USFS Rd 21 to USFS Rd 23; S on USFS Rd 23 to USFS Trail 263; S and W on USFS 263 to USFS Trail 261; S on USFS Trail 261 to USFS Trail 1; W on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Rd 99; W on USFS Rd 99 to USFS Rd 26; N on USFS Rd 26 to USFS Rd 2612; W on USFS Rd 2612 to USFS Trail 217; N and W on USFS Trail 217 to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 2600 line; W on Weyco 2600 line to Weyco 2658 line; N on Weyco 2658 line to Rayonier (Campbell Group) 430 line; N on Rayonier 430 line to the Rayonier Mainline 400 line; N and E on Rayonier Mainline 400 line to Rayonier 300 line; E on Rayonier 300 line to Rayonier 271 line; N on Rayonier 271 line to the Cispus River; E on the Cispus River to USFS Rd 25; N on USFS Rd 25 to State Route (SR) 131; N on SR 131 to US 12; E on US 12 to the USFS Trail 2000 at White Pass and beginning.
GMU 520-WINSTON (Cowlitz, Lewis and Skamania counties):
Beginning at the bridge at intersection of Interstate Hwy (I)-5 and the Cowlitz River; S down the Cowlitz River to the Toutle River; E up the Toutle River to the South Fork Toutle River; SE up South Fork Toutle River to Johnson Creek; NE up Johnson Creek to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 4400 line; N along Weyco 4400 line to Weyco 2421 line; N along Weyco 2421 line to Weyco 2400 line; NW along Weyco 2400 line to Alder Creek; NW down Alder Creek to North Fork Toutle River; W down the North Fork Toutle River to the Green River; E up the Green River to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 2612; E on USFS Rd 2612 to USFS Trail 217; N and W on USFS Trail 217 to Weyco 2600 line; W on Weyco 2600 line to Weyco 2658 line; N on Weyco 2658 line to Rayonier 430 line; N on Rayonier 430 line to Rayonier 400 Mainline; N and E on Rayonier 400 Mainline to Rayonier 100 Mainline; N on Rayonier 100 Mainline to Cowlitz River; W down the Cowlitz River to Riffe Lake; W along the south shore to the Swofford Pond outlet; W along the Swofford Pond outlet to Green Mountain Rd; W on Green Mountain Rd to Perkins Rd; SW on Perkins Rd to Longbell Rd; W on Longbell Rd to Winston Creek Rd; NW on Winston Creek Rd to US Hwy (US) 12; SW on US 12 to the Mayfield Lake bridge at Mayfield Lake; SW down the south shore of Mayfield Lake to the Cowlitz River at Mayfield Dam; SW down the Cowlitz River to I-5 bridge crossing the Cowlitz River and point of beginning.
GMU 522-LOO-WIT (Cowlitz and Skamania counties):
Beginning on the North Fork Toutle River at the mouth of Hoffstadt Creek; SE up the North Fork Toutle River to Deer Creek; SE up Deer Creek to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 3020 line; NW along Weyco 3020 line to Weyco 3000 line; E along Weyco 3000 line to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 216G; SE along USFS Trail 216G to USFS Trail 216; S on USFS Trail 216 to South Fork of the Toutle River; E along South Fork Toutle River to its headwaters and Mount St. Helens crater's southern edge; E along the Mt. St. Helens crater's southern edge to the headwaters of Ape Canyon Creek; SE down Ape Canyon Creek to USFS Trail 225 (Smith Creek Trail); N and NW on USFS Trail 225 to USFS Rd 99; NE along USFS Rd 99 to USFS Rd 26; N on USFS Rd 26 to USFS Trail 1 (Boundary Trail); W on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Trail 214 (Whittier Trail); N on USFS Trail 214 to USFS Trail 211 (Lakes Trail); W on USFS Trail 211 to USFS Trail 211, USFS Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail) junction; NE to Minnie Peak; W to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; W and S on USFS property boundary to State Route 504 near the center of Section 35, T10N, R4E; W on SR 504 to Hoffstadt Creek Bridge on Hoffstadt Creek; S and W down Hoffstadt Creek to the North Fork Toutle River and point of beginning.
GMU 524-MARGARET (Cowlitz, Skamania and Lewis counties):
Beginning on the North Fork Toutle River at the mouth of the Green River; SE up the North Fork Toutle River to the mouth of Hoffstadt Creek; N and E up Hoffstadt Creek to the State Route (SR) 504 bridge over Hoffstadt Creek; E on SR 504 to US Forest Service (USFS) property boundary near the center of Section 35, T10N, R4E; E and N on USFS property boundary to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; E to Minnie Peak; SW to USFS Trail 211 (Lakes Trail) and USFS Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail) junction; E on USFS Trail 211 (Lakes Trail) to USFS Trail 214 (Whittier Trail); S on USFS Trail 214 to USFS Trail 1 (Boundary Trail); E on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Rd 26; N on USFS Rd 26 to USFS Rd 2612; W on USFS Rd 2612 to the Green River; W down the Green River to its mouth on the North Fork of the Toutle River and point of beginning.
GMU 530-RYDERWOOD (Cowlitz, Lewis and Wahkiakum counties):
Beginning at Stevens Rd and State Route (SR) 6, south of the town of Doty; E on SR 6 to Interstate Hwy (I)-5 at the town of Chehalis; S on I-5 to the Cowlitz River; S along the Cowlitz River to Public Hwy 10 on the A Street bridge at the town of Castle Rock; W on the Public Hwy 10 to Growler's Gulch Rd; W on Growler's Gulch Rd to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 9312 line; W on Weyco 9312 line to three power lines; S on the three power lines to Delameter Rd; SW on Delameter Rd to Woodside Dr; SW on Woodside Dr to International Paper (IP) 2200 line; N and W on IP 2200 line to IP 1050 line; W on IP 1050 line to IP 1000 line; S on IP 1000 line to the Germany Creek Rd; S on the Germany Creek Rd to SR 4; W on SR 4 to Germany Creek; S along Germany Creek to its mouth at the Columbia River; W along the Columbia River to Skamokawa Creek (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the Washington state line and between Skamokawa Creek and Germany Creek); NE up Skamokawa Creek to SR 4; E on SR 4 to Risk Rd; SE on Risk Rd to Foster Rd; S on Foster Rd to the Elochoman River; SE up the Elochoman River to SR 407 (Elochoman Valley Rd); NE on SR 407 to Weyco 500 line at Camp 2; NW on Weyco 500 line to Weyco 1800 line; N on Weyco 1800 line to Weyco 1000 line; N on Weyco 1000 line to Muller Rd; N on Muller Rd to 3rd St South in the town of Pe Ell; N on 3rd St South to SR 6 at the town of Pe Ell; N on SR 6 to Stevens Rd, south of the town of Doty, and the point of beginning.
GMU 550-COWEEMAN (Cowlitz County):
Beginning at the mouth of the Toutle River on the Cowlitz River; E along the Toutle River to the South Fork Toutle River; up the South Fork Toutle River to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 4100 line; E on Weyco 4100 line to Weyco 4950 line; S and E on Weyco 4950 line to Weyco 235 line; SE on Weyco 235 line to Weyco 200 line; W on Weyco 200 line to Weyco 240 line; SE on Weyco 240 line to Weyco 243 line; E on Weyco 243 line to Weyco 135A line; S on Weyco 135A line to Weyco 135 line; E on Weyco 135 line to Weyco 134 line; SW on Weyco 134 line to Weyco 133 line; SW on Weyco 133 line to Weyco 130 line; SW on Weyco 130 line to Weyco 1680 line; W on Weyco 1680 line to Weyco 1600 line; SE on Weyco 1600 line to Weyco 1400 line; W on Weyco 1400 line to Weyco 1420 line which is the Kalama/Coweeman Summit; SE on Weyco 1420 line to Weyco 1426 line; W on Weyco 1426 line to Weyco 1428 line; SW on Weyco 1428 line to Weyco 1429 line which turns into Weyco 6400 line; SW down Weyco 6400 line to Weyco 6000 line; E on Weyco 6000 line to Weyco 6450 line; SE for approximately one mile on Weyco 6450 line (crossing the Kalama River) to Weyco 6452 line; SE on Weyco 6452 line to Dubois Rd; SE on Dubois Rd to State Route (SR) 503; W on SR 503 to Cape Horn Creek; SE down Cape Horn Creek to Merwin Reservoir; SW along the north shore of Merwin Reservoir to the Lewis River; SW down the Lewis River to the power transmission lines in Section 4, T5N, R2E; NW along the power transmission lines to Northwest Natural Gas Pipeline located east of the town of Kalama, approximately 1/2 mile east of China Gardens Rd; N up the Natural Gas Pipeline right of way to Ostrander Creek; W down Ostrander Creek to the Cowlitz River; N on the Cowlitz River to the Toutle River and point of beginning.
GMU 554-YALE (Cowlitz and Clark counties):
Beginning on State Route (SR) 503 at its crossing of Cape Horn Creek; E on SR 503 to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 6600 line (Rock Creek Rd); NE on Weyco 6600 line to Weyco 6690 Rd; N and E on Weyco 6690 line to West Fork Speelyai Creek; SE down West Fork Speelyai Creek to the main stem of the Speelyai Creek; SW and SE down Speelyai Creek to SR 503; NE on SR 503 to Dog Creek; S down Dog Creek to Yale Reservoir; S and W along western shore of Reservoir to Yale Dam and the North Fork Lewis River; W along the northern shore of the North Fork Lewis River to SR 503 bridge crossing; S and W along SR 503 to NE 221st Ave; N about 1/4 mile on NE 221st Ave to NE Cedar Creek Rd; W along NE Cedar Creek Rd to NE Pup Creek Rd; N on NE Pup Creek Rd to NE Buncombe Hollow Rd; N about 1/4 mile on NE Buncombe Hollow Rd to power transmission line; S and W on the power transmission line to the north shore of the North Fork Lewis River; NE along the north shore of the North Fork Lewis River to Merwin Reservoir at the Merwin Dam; NE along the north shore of Merwin Reservoir to Cape Horn Creek; NW up Cape Horn Creek to SR 503 and the point of beginning.
GMU 556-TOUTLE (Cowlitz County):
Beginning on the intersection of State Route (SR) 503 (Lewis River Rd) and US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 81 (Merrill Lake Rd); N on USFS Rd 81 to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 7200 line; NW on Weyco 7200 line to Weyco 7400 line; N on Weyco 7400 line to Weyco 5500 line; E and N on Weyco 5500 line to Weyco 5670 line; N and E on Weyco 5670 line to Weyco 5660 line; N on Weyco 5660 line about a 1/4 mile to the South Fork Toutle River; E on the South Fork Toutle River to USFS Trail 216; N on USFS Trail 216 to USFS Trail 216G; NW on USFS Trail 216G to Weyco 3000 line; W on Weyco 3000 line to Weyco 3020 line; SE on Weyco 3020 line to Deer Creek; NW down Deer Creek to the North Fork Toutle River; down the North Fork Toutle River to Alder Creek; up Alder Creek to Weyco 2400 line; S on Weyco 2400 line to Weyco 2421 line; S on Weyco 2421 line to Weyco 4400 line; S and W along Weyco 4400 line to Johnson Creek; S along Johnson Creek to the South Fork Toutle River; SE up the South Fork Toutle River to Weyco 4100 line; E on Weyco 4100 line to the Weyco 4950 line; S and E on Weyco 4950 line to Weyco 235 line; SE on Weyco 235 line to Weyco 200 line; W on Weyco 200 line to Weyco 240 line; SE on Weyco 240 line to Weyco 243 line; E on Weyco 243 line to Weyco 135A line; S on Weyco 135A line to Weyco 135 line; E on Weyco 135 line to Weyco 134 line; SW on Weyco 134 line to Weyco 133 line; SW on Weyco 133 line to Weyco 130 line; SW on Weyco 130 line to Weyco 1680 line; W on Weyco 1680 line to Weyco 1600 line; SE on Weyco 1600 line to Weyco 1400 line; W on Weyco 1400 line to Weyco 1420 line which is the Kalama/Coweeman Summit; SE on Weyco 1420 line to Weyco 1426 line; W on Weyco 1426 line to Weyco 1428 line; SW on Weyco 1428 line to Weyco 1429 line; SW on Weyco 1429 line to Weyco 6400 line; SW on Weyco 6400 line to Weyco 6000 line; E on Weyco 6000 line to Weyco 6450 line; SE for approximately one mile on Weyco 6450 line (crossing the Kalama River) to Weyco 6452 line; SE on Weyco 6452 line to Dubois Rd; SE on Dubois Rd to SR 503; E on SR 503 to Weyco 6600 line (Rock Creek Rd); NE on Weyco 6600 line to Weyco 6690 line; N and E on Weyco 6690 line to West Fork Speelyai Creek; SE down West Fork Speelyai Creek to the main stem of Speelyai Creek; SW and SE down Speelyai Creek to SR 503; NE on SR 503 to USFS Rd 81 and point of beginning.
GMU 560-LEWIS RIVER (Cowlitz, Skamania, Klickitat, Yakima, and Lewis counties):
Beginning on State Route (SR) 141 and Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd at the town of Trout Lake; N on the Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 82 (Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd); N on USFS Road 82 to Yakama Indian Reservation boundary (Section 16, T7N, R11E); N along the Yakama Indian reservation boundary (Cascade Mountain Range Crest) to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) in Section 3, T11N, R11E; S on USFS Trail 2000 to USFS Trail 98 at Sheep Lake; W on USFS Trail 98 to USFS Rd 2160 at Walupt Lake; W on USFS Rd 2160 to USFS Rd 21; S and W on USFS Rd 21 to USFS Rd 23; S on USFS Rd 23 to USFS Trail 263; S and W on USFS Trail 263 to USFS Trail 261; S on USFS Trail 261 to USFS Trail 1; W on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Rd 99; S and W on USFS Rd 99 to USFS Trail 225 (Smith Creek Trail); S on USFS Trail 225 to Ape Canyon Creek; N and W up Ape Canyon Creek to Mt. St. Helens crater's eastern edge; W along Mt. St. Helens crater's southern edge to headwaters of S Fork Toutle River; W along S Fork Toutle River to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 5660 line; S along Weyco 5660 line to Weyco 5670 line; S and W on Weyco 5670 line to Weyco 5500 line; S and W on Weyco 5500 line to Weyco 7400 line; S and E on Weyco 7400 line to Weyco 7200 line; S and E on Weyco 7200 line to USFS Rd 81; S on USFS Rd 81 to SR 503; N and E on SR 503 to Dog Creek; S down Dog Creek to the N shore of Yale Reservoir; E along N shore of Yale Reservoir to N Fork Lewis River; E up the Lewis River to Swift Dam and Swift Reservoir; E along the N shore of Swift Reservoir to N Fork Lewis River; E up N Fork Lewis River to USFS Rd 90 Bridge (Eagle Cliff); E on USFS Rd 90 to USFS Rd 51 (Curly Creek Rd); SE on USFS Rd 51 to USFS Rd 30; NE on USFS Rd 30 to USFS Rd 24; SE on USFS Rd 24 to SR 141; NE on SR 141 to Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd, at the town of Trout Lake and point of beginning.
GMU 564-BATTLE GROUND (Clark, Skamania, and Cowlitz counties):
Beginning at the mouth of Ostrander Creek on the Cowlitz River; E up Ostrander Creek approximately 1 1/2 miles to the second Northwest Natural Gas Pipeline right of way crossing Ostrander Creek, east of the railroad crossing; S along the Northwest Natural Gas Pipeline right of way to the power transmission lines right of way located east of the town of Kalama, approximately 1/2 mile east of China Garden Rd; SE along the power transmission lines right of way across the north fork of the Lewis River in the northeast corner of Section 4, T5N, R2E to NE Buncombe Hollow Rd; S on NE Buncombe Hollow Rd to NE Pup Creek Rd; S on NE Pup Creek Rd to NE Cedar Creek Rd; E on NE Cedar Creek Rd to NE 221st Ave; S along NE 221st Ave to SR 503, to NE Amboy Rd; S on NE Amboy Rd to W Yacolt Rd; E on W Yacolt Rd to N Railroad Ave; SE on N Railroad Ave, which becomes S Railroad Ave; SE on S Railroad Ave which becomes NE Railroad Ave; SE on NE Railroad Ave to Lucia Falls Rd; W on Lucia Falls Rd to Hantwick Rd; SE on Hantwick Rd to Basket Flats Rd; W on Basket Flats Rd to NE 197th Ave; S on NE 197th Ave to NE 279th St; W on NE 279th St to NE 182nd Ave; S on NE 182nd Ave to NE 259th St; E on NE 259th St to NE 220th Ave; S on NE 220th Ave which turns into NE Cresap Rd; SE on NE Cresap Rd which turns into NE 222nd Ave; S on NE 222nd Ave to NE Allworth Rd; E on NE Allworth Rd to NE 232nd Ave; S on NE 232nd Ave to NE 237th St; E on NE 237th St which turns into NE 240th Ave; S on NE 240th Ave to NE Berry Rd; NE on NE Berry Rd to the DNR L-1410 Rd; SE on DNR L-1410 Rd to the DNR L-1400 Rd; W on DNR L-1400 Rd which turns into NE Rawson Rd; W on NE Rawson Rd to NE Powell Rd; SW on NE Powell Rd to NE 212th Ave; S on NE 212th Ave to NE 109th St; E on NE 109th St to NE 222nd Ave; S on NE 222nd Ave to NE 83rd St; W on NE 83rd St to NE 217th Ave; S on NE 217th Ave to NE 68th St; E on NE 68th St to NE 232nd Ave; S on NE 232nd Ave to NE 54th St; E on NE 54th St to NE 237th Ave; S on NE 237th Ave to NE 53rd St; E on NE 53rd St which turns into NE Bradford Rd then back into NE 53rd St to NE 292nd Ave; S on NE 292nd Ave to NE Ireland Rd; E on NE Ireland Rd to NE Stauffer Rd; E then SW on NE Stauffer Rd to NE 292nd Ave; S on NE 292nd Ave which turns into NE Reilly Rd; SW on NE Reilly Rd to NE Blair Rd; SE on NE Blair Rd to NE Zeek Rd; E on NE Zeek Rd which turns into NE 10th St; E on NE 10th St which turns into NE 312th Ave; S on NE 312th Ave to NE 9th St; E on NE 9th St to NE 322nd Ave; N on NE 322nd Ave which turns into NE Ammeter Rd; NE on NE Ammeter Rd approximately 1/8 mile to the power transmission lines; E along the northern margin of the power transmission lines to NE Hughes Rd; N on NE Hughes Rd which turns into NE 392nd Ave; N on NE 392nd Ave to NE 28th St; E on NE 28th St to NE Miller Rd; NE on NE Miller Rd which turns into NE 39th St; E on NE 39th St to Skye Rd; SE on Skye Rd to Washougal River Rd; S on Washougal River Rd to Canyon Creek Rd; SE on Canyon Creek Rd to Salmon Falls Rd; S on Salmon Falls Rd to State Route (SR) 14; E on SR 14 to Cape Horn Rd; S on Cape Horn Rd to Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the Cowlitz River (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both on the Washington side of the state line and between Cape Horn Rd and the Cowlitz River); N along Cowlitz River to Ostrander Creek and point of beginning.
GMU 568-WASHOUGAL (Clark and Skamania counties):
Beginning on the Lewis River at State Route (SR) 503; E on Lewis River (Cowlitz-Clark County line) to Canyon Creek; SE up Canyon Creek to NE Healy Rd; E on NE Healy Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 54; E on USFS Rd 54 to USFS Rd 53; S on USFS Rd 53 to USFS Rd 4205 (Gumboot Rd); S on USFS Rd 4205 to USFS Rd 42 (Green Fork Rd); SW on USFS Rd 42 to USFS Rd 41 at Sunset Falls; E on USFS Rd 41 to Hemlock Rd; E on Hemlock Rd to the Hemlock Rd bridge over the Wind River; SE down the Wind River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the Cape Horn Rd (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both on the Washington side of the state line and between Cape Horn Rd and the Wind River); N on Cape Horn Rd to SR 14; W on SR 14 to Salmon Falls Rd; N on Salmon Falls Rd to Canyon Creek Rd; NW on Canyon Creek Rd to Washougal River Rd; E on Washougal River Rd to Skye Rd; NW on Skye Rd to NE 39th St; W on NE 39th St which turns into NE Miller Rd; SW on NE Miller Rd to NE 28th St; W on NE 28th St to NE 392nd Ave; S on NE 392nd Ave which turns into NE Hughes Rd; S on NE Hughes Rd approximately 1/8 mile to the power transmission lines; W along the northern margin of the power transmission lines to NE Ammeter Rd; SW on NE Ammeter Rd which turns into NE 322nd Ave; S on NE 322nd Ave to NE 9th St; W on NE 9th St to NE 312th Ave; N on NE 312th Ave which turns into NE 10th St; W on NE 10th St which turns into NE Zeek Rd; W on NE Zeek Rd to NE Blair Rd; NW on NE Blair Rd to NE Reilly Rd; NE on NE Reilly Rd which turns into NE 292nd Ave; E on NE 292nd Ave to NE Stauffer Rd; NE then NW on NE Stauffer Rd to NE Ireland Rd; W on NE Ireland Rd to NE 292nd Ave; N on NE 292nd Ave to NE 53rd St; W on NE 53rd St which turns into NE Bradford Rd then turns into NE 53rd St again to NE 237th Ave; N on 237th Ave to NE 232nd Ave; N on NE 232nd Ave to NE 68th St; W on NE 68th St to NE 217th Ave; N on NE 217th Ave to NE 83rd St; E on NE 83rd St to NE 222nd Ave; N on NE 222nd Ave to NE 109th St; W on NE 109th St to NE 212th Ave; N on NE 212th Ave to NE Powell Rd; NE on NE Powell Rd to NE Rawson Rd; E on Rawson Rd to DNR L-1400 Rd; E on DNR L-1400 Rd to DNR L-1410 Rd; NW on DNR L-1410 Rd to NE Berry Rd; W then SW on NE Berry Rd to NE 240th Ave; N on NE 240th Ave which turns into NE 237th St; W on NE 237th St to NE 232nd Ave; N on NE 232nd Ave to NE Allworth Rd; W on NE Allworth Rd to NE 222nd Ave; N on NE 222nd Ave which turns into NE Cresap Rd which turns into NE 220th Ave to NE 259th St; W on NE 259th St to NE 182nd Ave; N on NE 182nd Ave to NE 279th St; E on NE 279th St to NE 197th Ave; N on NE 197th Ave to NE Basket Flats Rd; E on NE Basket Flats Rd to NE Hantwick Rd; N then NW on NE Hantwick Rd to Lucia Falls Rd; E on Lucia Falls Rd to NE Railroad Ave; NW on NE Railroad Ave, which turns into S Railroad Ave then N Railroad Ave in the town of Yacolt, to W Yacolt Rd; W on W Yacolt Rd to NE Amboy Rd; N on NE Amboy Rd to NE 221st Ave; N on 221st Ave to SR 503; NE along SR 503 to the Lewis River and point of beginning.
GMU 572-SIOUXON (Skamania and Clark counties):
Beginning at the Yale Dam at Yale Lake; N then E along the shore of Yale Lake to the Lewis River; NE along the Lewis River to Swift Reservoir; E along the north shore Swift Reservoir to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 90 at the Eagle Cliff bridge; E on USFS Rd 90 to USFS Rd 51 (Curly Creek Rd); SE on USFS Rd 51 to USFS Rd 30 (Wind River Rd); N on USFS Rd 30 to USFS Rd 24 (Twin Butte Rd); S on USFS Rd 24 to USFS Rd 60 (Carson Guler Rd); SW on USFS Rd 60 to USFS Rd 65; SW on USFS Rd 65 to USFS Rd 6517 (Warren Gap Rd); W on USFS Rd 6517 to the Wind River Rd; S on the Wind River Rd to Hemlock Rd at the town of Stabler; W on Hemlock Rd to USFS Rd 41 (Sunset-Hemlock Rd); W on the USFS Rd 41 to USFS Road 42 (Green Fork Rd) at Sunset Falls; NE on USFS Rd 42 to USFS Rd 4205 (Gumboot Rd); N on USFS Rd 4205 to USFS Rd 53; NW on USFS Rd 53 to USFS Rd 54 (NE Healy Rd); W on USFS Rd 54 to Canyon Creek; N down Canyon Creek to the Lewis River; NE up the Lewis River to the Yale Dam and the point of beginning.
GMU 574-WIND RIVER (Skamania and Klickitat counties):
Beginning at the town of Trout Lake; S on State Route (SR) 141 to the SR 141 bridge over the White Salmon River Bridge at Husum; S on the White Salmon River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the mouth of Wind River (including all islands in the Columbia River that are both north of the Washington state line and between the White Salmon River and Wind River); NW up the Wind River to the Hemlock Rd bridge; E on Hemlock Rd to Wind River Rd; N on Wind River Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 6517 (Warren Gap Rd); E on USFS Rd 6517 to USFS Rd 65 (Panther Creek Rd); N on USFS Rd 65 to USFS Rd 60; NE on USFS Rd 60 to USFS Rd 24 (also called Carson-Gular Rd); E on USFS Rd 24 to SR 141; NE on SR 141 to the town of Trout Lake and the point of beginning.
GMU 578-WEST KLICKITAT (Klickitat and Yakima counties):
Beginning at the mouth of the White Salmon River on the Columbia River; N up the White Salmon River to the State Route (SR) 141 bridge over the White Salmon River at Husum; N on SR 141 to Mount Adams Recreation Area Road, at the town of Trout Lake; N on the Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 82 (Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd); N on USFS Rd 82 to Yakama Indian Reservation boundary (Section 16, T7N, R11E); S along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the Reservation's SW corner at King Mountain (Section 27, T7N, R11E); E along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the end of King Mountain Rd, about 1 mile; N along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to its corner in Section 2, T7N, R11E; E along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the NE corner of Section 4, T7N, R12E; SE along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the Klickitat River; S and SW down the Klickitat River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to the mouth of the White Salmon River and the point of beginning (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the Washington state line and between the Klickitat River and the White Salmon River).
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-10-011, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19)
WAC 220-410-060Game management units (GMUs) boundary descriptionsRegion six.
GMU 601-HOKO (Clallam County):
Beginning on the Makah Indian reservation boundary and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; SE along the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of the Hoko River; S along the Hoko River to State Route (SR) 112; SE on SR 112 to the Hoko-Ozette Rd; SW on the Hoko-Ozette Rd to the Olympic National Park boundary near Ozette; N along the Olympic National Park boundary to the Makah Indian reservation boundary; E and N along the Makah Indian reservation boundary to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the point of beginning.
GMU 602-DICKEY (Clallam County):
Beginning at the mouth of the Hoko River and the Strait of Juan de Fuca; SE along the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of the Clallam River; S along the Clallam River to State Route (SR) 112; S on SR 112 to SR 113 (Burnt Mountain Rd); S on SR 113 to US Hwy (US) 101 at the town of Sappho; SW on US 101 to the LaPush Rd; SW on LaPush Rd to the Olympic National Park boundary; N along the Olympic National Park boundary to Hoko-Ozette Rd; NE on Hoko-Ozette Rd to SR 112; NW on SR 112 to the Hoko River; NW on the Hoko River to its mouth on the Strait of Juan De Fuca and the point of beginning.
GMU 603-PYSHT (Clallam County):
Beginning at the mouth of the Clallam River on Strait of Juan de Fuca; E along the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of the Elwha River; S along the Elwha River to the Olympic National Park boundary; W along the Olympic National Park boundary to one mile west of Lake Crescent; S on the Olympic National Park boundary to US Hwy (US) 101; W on US 101 to the State Route (SR) 113 (Burnt Mountain Rd); N on SR 113 to SR 112; N on SR 112 to the Clallam River; N along the Clallam River to its mouth and the point of beginning.
GMU 607-SOL DUC (Clallam County):
Beginning at US Hwy (US) 101 at the town of Sappho; E on US 101 to the Olympic National Park boundary; S and W along the Olympic National Park boundary to the Bogachiel River; W along the Bogachiel River to US 101; N on US 101, through the town of Forks, to the town of Sappho and the point of beginning.
GMU 612-GOODMAN (Jefferson and Clallam counties):
Beginning approximately two miles east of the town of LaPush on the Olympic National Park boundary and LaPush Rd intersection; NE on LaPush Rd to US Hwy (US) 101 at the town of Forks; S on US 101, across the Hoh River, and west to Olympic National Park Boundary; N on the Olympic National Park boundary to LaPush Rd and the point of beginning.
GMU 615-CLEARWATER (Jefferson County):
Beginning on US Hwy (US) 101 and the Bogachiel River; E along the Bogachiel River to the Olympic National Park boundary; SE and W on the Olympic National Park boundary to the Quinault Indian reservation boundary; W on the Quinault Indian reservation boundary to the Olympic National Park boundary; N along the Olympic National Park boundary to US 101; E, N, and W on US 101 to the Bogachiel River and the point of beginning.
GMU 618-MATHENY (Jefferson and Grays Harbor counties):
Beginning at the boundary junction of Olympic National Park and the Quinault Indian reservation, east of the Queets River Rd; N, E, S, and W along the Olympic National Park boundary to the park and Quinault Indian reservation boundary junction, north of Lake Quinault; NW along the Quinault Indian reservation boundary to its junction with the boundary of Olympic National Park, east of the Queets River Rd, and the point of beginning, including the Olympic National Forest land and private land one mile west of Lake Quinault and bounded by the Olympic National Park and the Quinault Indian reservation.
GMU 621-OLYMPIC (Jefferson, Clallam, and Mason counties):
Beginning at the Olympic National Park boundary and the Elwha River; N along the Elwha River to US Hwy (US) 101; E on US 101, through Port Angeles and Sequim, to the Chimacum Center Rd at the town of Quilcene; N on the Chimacum Center Rd to the East Quilcene Rd; E on the East Quilcene Rd to Quilcene Bay; S along the shore of Quilcene Bay to Dabob Bay; S along the shore of Dabob Bay to Hood Canal; SW along the shore of Hood Canal to Finch Creek; upstream on Finch Creek to US 101; S on US 101 to State Route (SR) 119 (Lake Cushman Rd); W on SR 119 to Standstill Dr (Power Dam Rd); W on Standstill Dr to Upper Cushman Dam and the shore of Lake Cushman; NW on the west shore of Lake Cushman to the North Fork Skokomish River; N along the North Fork Skokomish River to the Olympic National Park boundary; N and W on the Olympic National Park boundary to the Elwha River and the point of beginning.
GMU 624-COYLE (Clallam and Jefferson counties):
Beginning at the mouth of the Elwha River on the Strait of Juan de Fuca; N from the mouth of the Elwha River to the Clallam county line in the Strait of Juan De Fuca; NE on the Clallam county line to Clallam-San Juan county line; NE on the Clallam-San Juan county line to the Jefferson-San Juan county line; NE on the Jefferson-San Juan county line to the Jefferson-Island county line; S then SE on the Jefferson-Island county line to the Kitsap-Island county line; SE on the Kitsap-Island county line to a point due east of Point No Point; W from the Kitsap-Island county line to Point No Point; NW, S, N, and SW along the coast of the Kitsap peninsula to Cougar Spit; W from Cougar Spit to Finch Creek at the town of Hoodsport; NE along the east shore of Hood Canal to Dabob Bay; N along the shore of Dabob Bay and Quilcene Bay to East Quilcene Rd; W on East Quilcene Rd to the Chimacum Center Rd; S on Chimacum Center Rd to US Hwy (US) 101; N and W on US 101 through Sequim and Port Angeles to the Elwha River; N down the Elwha River to its mouth on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the point of beginning.
GMU 627-KITSAP (Kitsap, Mason, and Pierce counties):
Beginning at the Hood Canal Bridge; E, S, N, and SE along the shore of the Kitsap peninsula to Point No Point; due E from Point No Point to Kitsap-Island county line in the Puget Sound; S along the Kitsap-Island county line to the Kitsap-Snohomish county line; S along the Kitsap-Snohomish county line to Kitsap-King county line; S along the Kitsap-King county line to the King-Pierce county line; S on the King-Pierce county line to the outlet of the Tacoma Narrows; S through the Tacoma Narrows, past Fox Island (which is included in this GMU), to Carr Inlet; NW up Carr Inlet around McNeil and Gertrude Islands (which are excluded from this GMU), to Pitt Passage; SW through Pitt Passage and Drayton Passage to the Pierce-Thurston county line in the Nisqually Reach; NW along the Pierce-Thurston county line to the Pierce-Mason county line; NW on the Pierce-Mason county line in the Nisqually Reach to North Bay; along the east shore of North Bay to State Route (SR) 3 at the town of Allyn; N on SR 3 to the Old Belfair Hwy at the town of Belfair; N on the Old Belfair Hwy to the Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd; W on the Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd to the Dewatto Rd West; N along the Dewatto Rd to Albert Pfundt Rd; N on the Albert Pfundt Rd to Anderson Creek; E down Anderson Creek to the east shore of the Hood Canal; N from Anderson Creek along the east shore of Hood Canal to the Hood Canal bridge and the point of beginning.
GMU 633-MASON (Mason and Kitsap counties):
Beginning at the mouth of Anderson Creek on the eastern shore of Hood Canal; W along Anderson Creek to Albert Pfundt Rd; S on the Albert Pfundt Rd to West Dewatto Rd; S on West Dewatto Rd to Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd; E along Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd to Old Belfair Hwy; S on Old Belfair Hwy to State Route (SR) 3 at the town of Belfair; S on SR 3 to North Bay at the town of Allyn; N along the west shore of North Bay; S along the east shore of North Bay to Pierce-Mason county line at Case Inlet; SE along the Pierce-Mason county line through Case Inlet to the Mason-Thurston county line; W along the Mason-Thurston county line through Dana Passage, Squaxin Passage, and Totten Inlet to US Hwy (US) 101 at Oyster Bay; N on US 101 to Finch Creek at the town of Hoodsport; E from Finch Creek across Hood Canal to Cougar Spit on the east shore of the Hood Canal; N from Cougar Spit along the east shore of Hood Canal to the mouth of Anderson Creek and the point of beginning.
GMU 636-SKOKOMISH (Grays Harbor and Mason counties):
Beginning on the Olympic National Park boundary and the North Fork of the Skokomish River; S along the North Fork Skokomish River to Lake Cushman; SE along the west shore of Lake Cushman to Standstill Dr (Power Dam Rd) at the Upper Cushman Dam; E on the Standstill Dr to State Route (SR) 119 (Lake Cushman Rd); SE on SR 119 to US Hwy (US) 101 at the town of Hoodsport; S on US 101 to the Shelton-Matlock Rd at the town of Shelton; W on the Shelton-Matlock Rd to the Matlock-Brady Rd; S on the Matlock-Brady Rd to Deckerville Rd south of the town of Matlock; W on Deckerville Rd to Boundary Rd (Middle Satsop Rd); W and S on Boundary Rd to Kelly Rd; N on Kelly Rd to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 2368 (Simpson Timber 500 line); N on USFS Rd 2368 to USFS Rd 2260 (Simpson Timber 600 line); W on USFS Rd 2260 to USFS Rd 22 (Wynoochee Rd); NW and W on USFS Rd 22 to USFS Rd 2294, 1/4 mile east of Big Creek; NW on USFS Rd 2294, which parallels Big Creek, to junction with USFS Rd 2281; W on USFS Rd 2281, to the watershed divide between the Humptulips River watershed and the Wynoochee River watershed; N on the ridge between the Humptulips River watershed and Wynoochee River watershed to Olympic National Park boundary; E along the Olympic National Park boundary to the north fork of the Skokomish River and the point of beginning.
GMU 638-QUINAULT RIDGE (Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties):
Beginning on the Olympic National Park boundary and the Quinault Indian reservation boundary at the northwest corner of Lake Quinault; NE along the west shore of Lake Quinault to the Quinault River; NE on the Olympic National Park boundary, which is along the Quinault River, to the Olympic National Park boundary west of Bunch Creek; S and NE on the Olympic National Park boundary to the ridge between the Wynoochee River watershed and Humptulips River watershed; S along the ridge between the Humptulips River watershed and the Wynoochee River watershed to its intersection with US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 2281; E along USFS Rd 2281 to USFS Rd 2294; SE on USFS Rd 2294, paralleling Big Creek, to USFS Rd 22 (Donkey Creek Rd); W on the USFS Rd 22 to US Hwy (US) 101; N on US 101 to the Quinault Indian reservation boundary; NE on the reservation boundary to Lake Quinault; NW along the south shore of Lake Quinault to the Olympic National Park boundary and the point of beginning.
GMU 642-COPALIS (Grays Harbor County):
Beginning at the Quinault Indian reservation and US Hwy (US) 101 south of Lake Quinault; S on US 101 to the Hoquiam River in the city of Hoquiam; S along the Hoquiam River to the north shore of Grays Harbor; W along the north shore of Grays Harbor to the Pacific Ocean; N along the shore of the Pacific Ocean to the Quinault Indian reservation boundary; E and NE along the Quinault Indian reservation to US 101 south of Lake Quinault and the point of beginning.
GMU 648-WYNOOCHEE (Grays Harbor County):
Beginning at the junction of US Hwy (US) 101 and the US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 22 (Donkey Creek Rd); NE along the USFS Rd 22 (Donkey Creek Rd) to its junction with the Donkey Creek-Grisdale Rd; E on USFS Rd 22 (Donkey Creek-Grisdale Rd) to Camp Grisdale (south of Wynoochee Lake); S along USFS Rd 22 (Wynoochee Rd) to USFS Rd 2260 (Simpson Timber 600 line); E on USFS Rd 2260 to USFS Rd 2368 (Simpson Timber 500 line); S on USFS Rd 2368 to Kelly Rd; S on Kelly Rd to Boundary Rd (Middle Satsop Rd); S on Boundary Rd to Cougar Smith Rd; W on Cougar Smith Rd to the west fork of the Satsop River; S down the west fork Satsop River to the Satsop River; S down the Satsop River to US 12; W along US 12 to its junction with US 101 in the town of Aberdeen; SE along US 101 to the north shore of the Chehalis River; W along the north shore of the Chehalis River to the north shore of Grays Harbor; W along the north shore of Grays Harbor to the mouth of the Hoquiam River; N up the Hoquiam River to US 101; W and N along US 101 to its junction with the USFS Rd 22 (Donkey Creek Rd) and the point of beginning. includes Rennie Island.
GMU 651-SATSOP (Grays Harbor, Mason, and Thurston counties):
Beginning at the US Hwy (US) 12 bridge on the Satsop River; N up the Satsop River to its junction with the west fork of the Satsop River; N up the west fork of the Satsop River to Cougar Smith Rd; E on Cougar Smith Rd to Boundary Rd (Middle Satsop Rd); N and E on Boundary Rd to Deckerville Rd; E on Deckerville Rd to Matlock-Brady Rd; N on Matlock-Brady Rd to the town of Matlock; E on Shelton-Matlock Rd to its junction with US 101 west of the town of Shelton; S on US 101 to its junction with State Route (SR) 8; W on SR 8 to its junction with US 12; W along US 12 to bridge over the Satsop River and the point of beginning.
GMU 652-PUYALLUP (Pierce and King counties); (does not include Anderson Island):
Beginning at Redondo Junction on the shore of Puget Sound and Redondo Way S; SE on Redondo Way S to State Route (SR) 509; E on SR 509 to Pacific Hwy S (Old Hwy 99); S on Pacific Hwy S to SR 18 at the city of Auburn; E on SR 18 to SR 164; SE on SR 164 to SR 410 (Chinook Pass Hwy) at the town of Enumclaw; E on SR 410 to the second set of power transmission lines near the Mud Mountain Dam Rd; SW on the power transmission lines to the White River; NW along the White River to SR 410; S on SR 410 to SR 165; S on SR 165 to the first intersection with a power transmission line at T19N, R06E, Sec 21; SW on this power transmission line to Orville Rd E at the Puyallup River; S on Orville Rd E to SR 161; S on SR 161 to the Mashel River; down the Mashel River to the Nisqually River (Pierce-Thurston county line); NW along the Nisqually River, along the Pierce-Thurston county line, to the Nisqually Reach in the Puget Sound; NW along the Thurston-Pierce county line in the Nisqually Reach to a point on the Thurston-Pierce county line southeast of Drayton Passage Channel; NE through Drayton Passage and Pitt Passage to Carr Inlet; E and S around McNeil Island to a point southwest of the Tacoma Narrows (including McNeil, Gertrude, and Ketron Islands); NE through the Tacoma Narrows to a point on the Pierce-King county line northeast of the main channel of the Tacoma Narrows; E on the Pierce-King county line to the point where the county line turns southeast, northwest of Dash Point; E to Redondo Junction on the eastern shore of the Puget Sound and the point of beginning.
GMU 653-WHITE RIVER (King and Pierce counties):
Beginning at the lookout station at US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 7110 (Grass Mountain mainline) and the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed; E on the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed to USFS Rd 7032; E along USFS Rd 7032 to USFS Rd 7030; SE along USFS Rd 7030 to USFS Rd 7036; SE along USFS Rd 7036 to USFS Rd 7038; SE on USFS Rd 7038 to USFS Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) at its closest point to USFS Rd 7038 near Windy Gap north of Pyramid Peak; S on the USFS Trail 2000 to Pierce-Yakima County Line (Cascades Crest) in T17N, R10E, Sec 35; S on the county line to the Mt. Rainier National Park boundary in T17 R, R10E, Sec 35; S on the park boundary to Chinook Pass; N and W on the Mt. Rainier National Park boundary to the Carbon River; NW down the Carbon River to the power transmission line at T19N, R06E, Sec 21; NE along the power transmission line to SR 165; NE on SR 165 to SR 410; NE on SR 410 to the White River; SE along the White River to the power transmission lines on the north side of the White River near Mud Mountain Dam Rd; NE on the power transmission lines to State Route (SR) 410; E on SR 410 to USFS Rd 7110; N on USFS Rd 7110 to the posted GMU 485 boundary encompassing the controlled access portion of the Green River Watershed and the point of beginning.
GMU 654-MASHEL (Pierce County):
Beginning at the power transmission line at the Puyallup River Bridge on Orville Rd E; NE on the power line to the Carbon River; SE along the Carbon River to the west boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park; S on the Mt. Rainier National Park boundary to the Nisqually River; W down the Nisqually River to the mouth of the Mashel River; N up the Mashel River to the State Route (SR) 161 bridge (Eatonville-LaGrande Rd); N on SR 161 through Eatonville to Orville Rd E; N on Orville Rd E to the Puyallup River bridge and the point of beginning.
GMU 655-ANDERSON (Pierce County):
Includes all of Anderson Island.
GMU 658-NORTH RIVER (Grays Harbor and Pacific counties):
Beginning at the Pacific Ocean and the south shore of Grays Harbor at the Westport Jetty; E along the south shore of Grays Harbor to the mouth of the Chehalis River at the town of Aberdeen; E up the Chehalis River to the US Hwy (US) 101 bridge; S on US 101 to the Willapa River at the town of Raymond; W down the Willapa River to Willapa Bay; W along the north shore of Willapa Bay to the Pacific Ocean; N along the Pacific Coast to the south shore of Grays Harbor at the Westport Jetty and the point of beginning.
GMU 660-MINOT PEAK (Grays Harbor and Pacific counties):
Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy (US) 12 and US 101 at the town of Aberdeen; E and S on US 12 to N State St at the town of Oakville; S on N State St to South Bank Rd; W on South Bank Rd to Garrard Creek Rd; SW on Garrard Creek Rd to Oakville-Brooklyn Rd; W on Oakville-Brooklyn Rd to North River Valley Rd; W on North River Valley Rd to Smith Creek Rd; W on Smith Creek Rd to US 101; N on US 101 to US 12 at the town of Aberdeen and the point of beginning.
GMU 663-CAPITOL PEAK (Grays Harbor and Thurston counties):
Beginning at US Hwy (US) 12 and State Route (SR) 8 at the town of Elma; E on SR 8 to US 101; E on US 101 to Delphi Rd SW; S on Delphi Road SW to 110th Ave SW; E on 110th Ave SW to Littlerock Rd; S on Littlerock Rd to US 12; NW on US 12 to SR 8 at the town of Elma and the point of beginning.
GMU 666-DESCHUTES (Thurston County):
Beginning on US Hwy (US) 101 at the Mason-Thurston county line southeast of Oyster Bay; NE on the Mason-Thurston county line, through Totten Inlet, Squaxin Passage and Dana Passage, to the Pierce-Thurston county line in the Nisqually Reach; SE through the Nisqually Reach along the Pierce-Thurston county line to the mouth of the Nisqually River; SE on the Nisqually River to State Route (SR) 507; SW on SR 507 to Old Hwy 99 SE at the town of Tenino; SW on Old Hwy 99 SE to SR 12 at Interstate Hwy-5; W on SR 12 to Littlerock Rd; N on the Littlerock Rd to 110th Ave SW; W on 110th Ave SW to Delphi Rd SW; N on Delphi Rd SW to US 101; NW on US 101 to the Mason-Thurston county line southeast of Oyster Bay and the point of beginning.
GMU 667-SKOOKUMCHUCK (Thurston and Lewis counties):
Beginning at the State Route (SR) 507 bridge on the Nisqually River; SE up the Nisqually River (Pierce-Thurston county line) to SR 7 bridge at the town of Elbe on Alder Lake; S on SR 7 to Main St at the town of Morton; S on Main St to SR 508; W on SR 508 to the Centralia-Alpha Rd; W and N on the Centralia-Alpha Rd to Salzer Valley Rd; W on Salzer Valley Rd to Summa St at the town of Centralia; W on Summa St to Kresky Rd; N on Kresky Rd to Tower St; N on Tower St to SR 507; W on SR 507 (Cherry St, Alder St, and Mellen St) to Interstate Hwy (I)-5; N on I-5 to Old Hwy 99 SE; NE on Old Hwy 99 SE to SR 507; NE on SR 507 to the Nisqually River bridge and the point of beginning.
GMU 672-FALL RIVER (Pacific, Lewis, and Grays Harbor counties):
Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy (US) 101 and State Route (SR) 6 at the town of Raymond; N on US 101 to Smith Creek Rd; NE on Smith Creek Rd to North River Valley Rd; E on North River Valley Rd to Oakville-Brooklyn Rd; E on the Oakville-Brooklyn Rd to Garrard Creek Rd; S on Garrard Creek Rd to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) C line at mile post 5; W on the Weyco C line to Weyco 723 line; S on the Weyco 723 line to Weyco 720 line; W on the Weyco 720 line to Weyco 7800 F line; S on Weyco 7800 F line to Weyco 7800 line; S and SE on Weyco 7800 line to Weyco 7000 line; SW on Weyco 7000 line to Weyco 7050 line; S on Weyco 7050 line to Weyco 7400 line; S and E on Weyco 7400 line to Weyco 7000 line; E on Weyco 7000 line to Elk Creek Rd; E on Elk Creek Rd to Stevens Rd at the town of Doty; E on Stevens Rd to SR 6; S, W and NW on SR 6 to US 101 at the town of Raymond and the point of beginning.
GMU 673-WILLIAMS CREEK (Pacific County):
Beginning at US Hwy (US) 101 bridge crossing the Willapa River at the town of Raymond; S on US 101 to State Route (SR) 6; SE on SR 6 to the Trap Creek A line; S and W on the Trap Creek A line to power transmission lines; S and SW on the power transmission lines to Weyerhaeuser (Weyco) 5800 line (Section 22, T11N, R8W); SW along the Weyco 5800 line to ((Weyco 5000 line (Deep River main line); SW on the Weyco 5000 line to)) the Salmon Creek Rd; SW along the Salmon Creek Rd to SR 4; W on SR 4 to US 101 at Johnson's Landing; W on US 101 to the Naselle River bridge; W down the Naselle River to Willapa Bay; N along the east shore of Willapa Bay to the Willapa River; SE and NE up the Willapa River to the US 101 bridge and the point of beginning.
GMU 681-BEAR RIVER (Pacific and Wahkiakum counties):
Beginning at the US Hwy (US) 101 bridge at the Naselle River; E on US 101 to State Route (SR) 4; SE on SR 4 to Deep River bridge; S down the Deep River to the Columbia River; W along the shore of the Columbia River to the mouth of the Wallacut River (including all islands in the Columbia both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between the Deep River and the Wallacut River); N up the Wallacut River to US 101; NW on US 101 to alternate US 101, north of the Ilwaco Airport; N on alternate US 101 to US 101; E and NE on US 101 to Bear River; N down Bear River to Willapa Bay; N along the eastern shore of Willapa Bay to the mouth of the Naselle River; SE up the Naselle River to the US 101 bridge and the point of beginning.
GMU 684-LONG BEACH (Pacific County):
Beginning at the mouth of Bear River on Willapa Bay; S up Bear River to US Hwy (US) 101; W and SW on US 101 to alternate US 101, north of the Ilwaco Airport; S on alternate US 101 to US 101; W on US 101 to the Wallacut River; S along the Wallacut River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to its mouth on the Pacific Ocean (including all islands in the Columbia River both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between the Wallacut River and the mouth of the Columbia River); N, E, S, and E along the shoreline of the Long Beach peninsula to Bear River and the point of beginning.
GMU 699-LONG ISLAND (Pacific County):
Includes all of Long Island.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-05-112, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17)
WAC 220-412-050Landowner raffle hunts.
The commission, in consultation with the director and by agreement with cooperating private landowners, may authorize hunts for big game animals through raffle.
((1.))(1) The manager of property under contract with WDFW will conduct the landowner raffle drawing. Raffle tickets will be sold for not more than $25.00 each.
((2.))(2) Any person may purchase landowner raffle tickets in addition to WDFW raffle tickets and participate in auctions and special hunting season permit drawings.
((3.))(3) The landowner raffle winners must possess the appropriate hunting license and transport tag prior to participating in the landowner raffle hunt.
((4.))(4) The landowner deer or elk raffle hunt winners may purchase an additional deer or elk hunting license and obtain a second transport tag for use on the contracted lands if approved and authorized by the cooperating private landowner.
((5.))(5) If an additional deer or elk hunting license and transport tag are acquired by a raffle winner, the additional transport tag can only be used on the contracted lands during the raffle hunt.
((6.))(6) Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to a raffle may not be resold or reassigned.
((7.))(7) The manager of property under contract with WDFW who is conducting an authorized raffle will provide an annual report to the department of fish and wildlife prior to ((December 31))May 1st. The report will include information on how the event was administered, where and when it occurred, who the winners were, the cost of tickets, and the number of tickets sold.
((8.))(8) Anyone may participate in landowner raffles.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-10-011, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19)
WAC 220-412-070Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special incentive permits.
AUCTION PERMITS
(1) BLACK-TAILED DEER AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to black-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon type: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(2) MULE DEER AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon type: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck mule deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(3) WHITE-TAILED DEER AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon type: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck white-tailed deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(4) THREE-DEER AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, and one additional any buck white-tailed deer; total harvest not to exceed three animals.
(b) Hunt Area: For black-tailed deer, those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For mule deer, those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For white-tailed deer, those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(5) WESTSIDE ELK AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMU 485, those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon type: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(6) EASTSIDE ELK AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon type: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(7) CALIFORNIA BIGHORN SHEEP AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: The director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's web site no later than January 1.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One California bighorn ram.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(8) MOOSE AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Any open moose unit, and hunt areas identified by the department before December 1 for the following year, and posted on the department's web site no later than January 1.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One moose of either sex.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(9) MOUNTAIN GOAT AUCTION PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: The director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's web site no later than January 1.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One mountain goat of either sex.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
RAFFLE PERMITS
(10) BLACK-TAILED DEER RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(11) MULE DEER RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck mule deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(12) WHITE-TAILED DEER RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any buck white-tailed deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(13) WESTSIDE ELK RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMU 485, those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not open to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(14) EASTSIDE ELK RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(15) CALIFORNIA BIGHORN SHEEP RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: The director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's web site no later than January 1 except that sheep units in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, or Pend Oreille counties are not open.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One California bighorn ram.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(16) MOOSE RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 101 through 121, 204.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One moose of either sex.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 2
(17) MOUNTAIN GOAT RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: The director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's web site no later than January 1.
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(d) Bag limit: One mountain goat of either sex.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(18) TURKEY RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Season dates: April 1 - May 31 and September 1 - December 31
(b) Hunt Area: Statewide.
(c) Weapon: Archery or shotgun only.
(d) Bag limit: Three additional wild turkeys, but not to exceed more than one turkey in Western Washington or two turkeys in Eastern Washington.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(19) ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: One Rocky Mountain bighorn ram.
(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 113, 172, 186, 181 (south of the line made by starting at Montgomery Ridge Road and Highway 129 to the Sherry Grade Road to the Couse Creek Road to the Snake River).
(c) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(20) THREE-DEER RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: One additional any buck black-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, and one additional any buck white-tailed deer; total harvest not to exceed three animals.
(b) Hunt Area: For black-tailed deer, those GMUs open to black-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT GMU 485 and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For mule deer, those GMUs open to mule deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to mule deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For white-tailed deer, those GMUs open to white-tailed deer hunting EXCEPT those GMUs closed to white-tailed deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(c) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(21) NORTHEAST WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: Permit hunter may harvest three of six possible species. Species that may be harvested under this permit include: One additional any buck white-tailed deer, one additional any bull elk, one any bull moose, one additional any legal cougar, one additional any legal black bear, and one additional any legal turkey (gobbler or turkey with visible beard ONLY); total harvest not to exceed three animals.
(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 101-124.
(c) Season dates:
(i) September 1 - December 31 for white-tailed deer, elk, and moose.
(ii) April 15 - May 31 and September 1 - December 31 for black bear.
(iii) September 1 - March 31 for cougar.
(iv) April 15 - May 31 for turkey.
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon EXCEPT archery and shotgun only for turkey.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(22) SOUTH-CENTRAL WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: One additional any bull elk, one additional any buck deer, and one California bighorn sheep ram; total harvest not to exceed three animals.
(b) Hunt Area: For elk, any 300 or 500 series GMU EXCEPT those GMUs closed to elk hunting and those GMUs not open to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For deer, any 300 or 500 series GMU EXCEPT those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For California bighorn sheep, the director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's web site no later than January 1.
(c) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(23) SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: Permit hunter may harvest four of five possible species. Species that may be harvested under this permit include: One additional any buck white-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, one additional any bull elk, one additional any legal cougar, and one additional any legal black bear; total harvest not to exceed four animals.
(b) Hunt Area: GMUs 139-154 and 162-186.
(c) Season dates: September 1 - December 31 for white-tailed deer, mule deer, and elk. April 15 - June 15 and September 1 - December 31 for black bear. September 1 - March 31 for cougar
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
(24) NORTH-CENTRAL WASHINGTON BIG GAME RAFFLE PERMIT
(a) Bag limit: Permit hunter may harvest three of five possible species. Species that may be harvested under this permit include: One additional any buck white-tailed deer, one additional any buck mule deer, one any ram California bighorn sheep, one additional any legal cougar, and one additional any legal black bear; total harvest not to exceed three animals.
(b) Hunt Area: For white-tailed deer, mule deer, cougar, and black bear, any 200 series GMU EXCEPT those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. For California bighorn sheep, the director is authorized to select areas open for this hunt based on population objectives, harvest objectives, and recent harvest parameters as identified by the department. The selection of hunt areas will be made no later than December 1 for the following year, and will be posted on the department's web site no later than January 1.
(c) Season dates:
(i) September 1 - December 31 for white-tailed deer, mule deer, and California bighorn sheep.
(ii) April 15 - May 15 and September 1 - December 31 for black bear.
(iii) September 1 - March 31 for cougar.
(d) Weapon: Any legal weapon.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 1
SPECIAL INCENTIVE PERMITS
(25) WESTERN WASHINGTON ELK INCENTIVE PERMITS
(a) Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMUs 418, 485, 522, and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(b) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons.
(d) Bag limit: One additional elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 2
(26) EASTERN WASHINGTON ELK INCENTIVE PERMITS
(a) Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(b) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons.
(d) Bag limit: One additional elk.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 2
(27) DEER INCENTIVE PERMITS
(a) Hunt Area: Statewide, for use in any area open to general or permit hunting seasons EXCEPT GMUs 157, 418, 485, 522, and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
(b) Season dates: September 1 - December 31
(c) Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons and any legal weapon at other times if there are no firearm restrictions.
(d) Bag limit: One additional any deer.
(e) Number of permit hunters selected: 5
PERMIT ISSUANCE PROCEDURE
(28) Auction permits: The director will select a conservation organization(s) to conduct annual auction(s). Selection of the conservation organizations will be based on criteria adopted by the Washington department of fish and wildlife. Big game and wild turkey auctions shall be conducted consistent with WAC 220-412-060.
(29) Raffle permits: Raffle permits will be issued to individuals selected through a Washington department of fish and wildlife drawing or the director may select a conservation organization(s) to conduct annual raffles. Selection of a conservation organization will be based on criteria adopted by the Washington department of fish and wildlife. Big game and wild turkey raffles shall be conducted consistent with WAC 220-412-040.
(30) Special incentive permits: Hunters will be entered into a drawing for special deer and elk incentive permits for prompt reporting of hunting activity in compliance with WAC 220-413-100.
(31) For permit hunts where the permittee may harvest multiple species, the permittee must select the species he/she wants to hunt within fourteen days of notification of being selected.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
(32) Permittees shall contact the appropriate regional office of the department of fish and wildlife when entering the designated hunt area or entering the region to hunt outside the general season.
(33) The permittee may be accompanied by others; however, only the permittee is allowed to carry a legal weapon or harvest an animal.
(34) Any attempt by members of the permittee's party to herd or drive wildlife is prohibited.
(35) If requested by the department, the permittee is required to direct department officials to the site of the kill.
(36) The permit is valid during the hunting season dates for the year issued.
(37) The permittee will present the head and carcass of the bighorn sheep killed to any department office within ten days of date of kill.
(38) The permittee must abide by all local, state, and federal regulations including firearm restriction areas and area closures.
(39) Hunters awarded the special incentive permit will be required to send the appropriate license fee to the department of fish and wildlife headquarters in Olympia. The department will issue the license and transport tag and send it to the special incentive permit winner.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-05-112, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17)
WAC 220-412-090((Multiple season big game permits.))Multi-season deer and elk tags.
((The commission may, by rule, offer permits for hunters))Multi-season deer and elk tags allow hunters who draw and purchase those tags to hunt ((deer or elk)) during more than one general season.
((An annual drawing will be conducted by the department for multiple season permits))The department will conduct an annual drawing for multi-season tags.
(1) ((Multiple season big game hunting permit applications:))Multi-season deer and elk tags:
(a) To apply for ((multiple season big game hunting season permits for deer or elk))multi-season deer and elk tags, applicants must purchase a ((permit))multi-season application for deer and/or elk.
(b) ((No))The department will not refund((s)) or exchange((s for)) applications ((will be made for persons applying for multiple season big game hunting season permits after the application has been submitted))for multi-season deer and elk after they submit the application.
(c) An applicant may purchase only one application for a ((multiple season big game hunting season permit))multi-season tag for each species.
(d) ((Permits))Applicants will be randomly drawn by computer selection.
(e) Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
(f) ((The department will establish application and drawing dates.
(2) The bag limit for this permit is one deer or elk.
(3) Multiple season permits))Multi-season deer and elk drawings will be held in April.
(2) Multi-season tags:
(a) Hunters who are drawn will be required to purchase their ((original deer or elk license, corresponding to their permit, and the multiple season big game permit.
(b) Successful applicants will be allowed to purchase their permit at any time prior to August 1st.
(c) The permits))multi-season tag by July 31.
(b) Multi-season tags are not transferable.
(((d) Permits))(c) Multi-season tags not purchased by successful applicants prior to August 1((st)) may be ((sold))made available for purchase to nonsuccessful applicants at the discretion of the department ((on a first-come, first-served basis)).
(((4) Permit))(3) Multi-season tag holders are required to follow all rules and restrictions, including bag limits, for general season hunters, for the species, within the game management unit or area hunted.
Number of ((Permits))Tags
Dates
Game Management Units (GMUs)
Legal Animal
Eligible Hunters
((Multiple Season))Multi-season Deer ((Permits))Tags
 
 
8500
Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for deer
Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters
Any legal deer consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions
Any licensed deer hunter
50
Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for deer
Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters
Any legal deer consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions
Hunter education instructors meeting qualifications and selection criteria established by the department
((Multiple Season))Multi-season Elk ((Permits))Tags
 
 
1000
Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for elk
Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters
Any legal elk consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions
Any licensed elk hunter
25
Sept. 1 - December 31 within general seasons and regulations established by the commission for elk
Statewide in those GMUs with general seasons for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm hunters
Any legal elk consistent with the game management unit or area restrictions
Hunter education instructors meeting qualifications and selection criteria established by the department
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-10-011, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19)
WAC 220-412-100Landowner hunting permits.
(1) A landowner may enter into a contract with the department and establish boundaries and other requirements for hunter access consistent with commission policy.
(2) It is unlawful ((for hunters)) to participate in ((landowner-permit hunts unless the hunters possess both an access permit from the landowner and a hunting permit from the department for the species covered under the landowner's contract))landowner hunter permit (LHP) without a landowner LHP permit from the landowner or a public LHP permit from the department for the species covered under the landowner's contract and possess an unfilled tag for said species. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410.
(3) Acceptance Guidelines
(a) LHP contracts must provide one or both of the hunting opportunities listed below for the public via landowner permits and public permits:
• Hunting opportunity that otherwise would not exist.
• Hunting opportunity that helps resolve chronic crop damage problems that have been documented by WDFW.
(b) WDFW will deny LHP applications that do not provide substantial public access benefit beyond the allotted WDFW public permit opportunity.
• For the purposes of this program, "substantial public benefit" will be defined as access for the general public to the property outside of the designated LHP permit season, for any of the following activities: General season or special permit hunting access for deer, elk, bear, cougar, sheep, goat, moose, upland game birds, turkey, waterfowl, dove or other nonhunting activities such as wildlife viewing or fishing. At a minimum, the LHP property must allow access for at least two types of recreational opportunity outside of the designated LHP permit seasons for deer and elk. Each LHP agreement must demonstrate a substantial public benefit to the citizens of the state and the wildlife resources of the area. For further information regarding public benefit, please refer to the standard operating procedure.
(c) Lands in a single LHP must have a minimum huntable acreage of 1,000 acres.
• Lands that are contiguous can span GMU boundaries.
• Lands that are not contiguous have to reside within the same GMU.
(d) Only 2 LHP contracts will be active at the same time in each WDFW district (Appendix B). If an LHP crosses district boundaries, the LHP will be considered to be in the district containing the majority of the land and/or hunting opportunity.
(e) WDFW will prioritize LHP applications that score the highest using the scoring matrix (Criteria - Appendix D in the standard operating procedure). In addition to LHP hunts, "no-fee" general public access opportunity is required (e.g., general deer, elk, turkey, upland hunting, or other opportunities as stated in (b) of this subsection). Special accommodations for hunters with disabilities, youth, seniors, and designated master hunters are also strongly encouraged, as well as "no-fee" access for special permit holders (e.g., elk, bear, moose and bighorn sheep).
(f) To ensure predictability for landowners, hunters, and WDFW, all landowners who enter into an LHP contract in April are required to abide by the conditions of the LHP contract for the term of the contract. Any changes in property ownership, total acreage or management practices on the land(s) enrolled in the LHP will require an amendment to the contract. WDFW reserves the right to alter conditions to the contract if an amendment is required. It is the responsibility of the landowner to inform the proper WDFW regional staff of any changes. Not providing accurate information may result in the termination of the contract.
(g) Landowners may only be involved in one LHP statewide.
(4) Program Guidelines
(a) Policy C-6002 divides hunting on LHP cooperator lands into public and landowner permit opportunities. Public opportunity is defined as permits that are drawn through the WDFW permit drawing system or are drawn through a public raffle. Landowner opportunity is defined as those permits allocated to and distributed by the LHP cooperator(s).
(b) No LHP permits for elk will be issued in those GMUs where branch-antlered bull elk hunting is by quality or bull elk special permits only.
(c) No LHP permits for deer will be issued in those GMUs where antlered deer hunting is by quality or buck deer special permits only.
(d) Landowners may sell access associated with landowner LHP permits, but then must waive the right to claims for wildlife damage. Selling access may also affect landowner liability as described in RCW 4.24.200 and 4.24.210. It is the responsibility of the landowner to ensure they are protected against liability claims.
(e) WDFW will draw permits for public hunting opportunity through the licensing permit drawing system or through a public raffle. Public raffles must be conducted according to state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, WAC 220-412-050 and as outlined in the commission policy C-6002.
(f) Access to LHP property and associated hunting will be free of charge for individuals who draw a public LHP permit. Hunting opportunity (i.e., location, length of time, season of the hunt and hunting area) must be equivalent for public permit holders and landowner permit holders. Landowners not meeting this requirement will have their LHP contract voided. Landowners in an LHP may be required to provide evidence verifying equitability between both the public and landowner permits.
(g) Lands in an LHP contract will be identified on the WDFW website, along with other private and public hunting lands. The cooperator or WDFW may create additional detailed maps to better inform the public. Any additional maps or materials may also be posted on the WDFW website.
(h) LHP boundaries will be posted with WDFW approved signs in accordance with boundary posting requirements section of the standard operating procedure.
(i) LHP properties may not have fences that alter or prevent the natural movement of wildlife.
(j) All LHP permits are only valid within the identified LHP property boundaries. Any wildlife harvested outside the boundaries of the LHP using an LHP permit will be considered a "closed season" violation. LHP permits are not valid on private or public in-holdings that are not included in the LHP contract.
(k) Any cost to implement the program, other than costs typically covered by WDFW (e.g., WDFW staff time and LHP signage), will be the responsibility of the landowner.
(l) Damage prevention permits authorized under WAC 220-440-060 will be issued to LHP cooperators only if WDFW deems it necessary to control damage.
(m) All LHP contracts will be tied to the three-year season setting cycle.
(n) LHP permits will be allocated annually. WDFW regional staff will provide permit recommendations to the private lands section manager by mid-November of each year.
(o) A cooperator who does not comply with their LHP contract may have their contract voided by the department. If their contract is voided, they will not be able to reapply until the next application cycle and forfeit any remaining permits to WDFW. If a contract is voided, the LHP property may be enrolled in another WDFW access program without having to wait until the next LHP application cycle.
(p) WDFW at its discretion may deny any LHP application for biological or social reasons.
(q) LHPs shall not be authorized in areas where other access opportunities may be jeopardized.
(r) Due to the limited availability of habitat funding, LHP properties will not be prioritized for any funding available to the private lands access program for the purposes of habitat enhancement, restoration or other habitat related activities. This does not include federal programs, where WDFW staff provide technical assistance.
Annual reports (Appendix C) will be required for all LHP properties. The annual report form will be mailed to the landowners with their LHP permits each year. Reports are due back to the private lands section manager no later than May 1st of the following year. Failing to mail/send completed harvest reports may result in a delay in issuing permits the following hunting season. Chronic failure to submit reports will lead to voiding of the LHP contract.
(5)(a) Buckrun
(i) Buckrun is located in Grant County, near the town of Wilson Creek.
(ii) Hunting on Buckrun is managed for a quality experience by scheduling hunt dates and keeping the number of hunters in the field low. Hunters with limited flexibility for hunt dates may experience scheduling problems. Hunters can generally expect one-day hunts during the permit seasons with written authorization from the Buckrun manager. All hunters must check in and out with the landowner or their designee on hunt day. Hunts are scheduled on a first-come basis by calling 509-345-2577 in advance.
(b) Buckrun landowner hunting permits
(i) Buckrun's manager will distribute Buckrun's landowner hunting permits. Buckrun may charge an access fee for these permits, but not for winning raffle permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag are eligible for permits on Buckrun's properties. Contact the manager at 509-345-2577 for additional information.
(ii) Deer Seasons for the landowner portion of LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Buckrun
10
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless Mule Deer or any White-tailed Deer
Buckrun
Buckrun
30
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Any deer
Buckrun
Buckrun Raffle
10
Oct. 25 - Dec. 31
Any deer
Buckrun
(c) Buckrun ((special))public hunting permits
(i) Hunters must apply to the Washington department of fish and wildlife for Buckrun's special hunting permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag are eligible for these special permits. All hunters must check in and out with the landowner or their designee. Hunts must be scheduled in advance by calling 509-345-2577.
(ii) Deer Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Permit Number
Permit Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Buckrun
10
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Buckrun
(((4)))(6)(a) Silver Dollar Association
The Silver Dollar Association is located in Yakima and Benton counties, on the western edge of the Hanford Reservation. ((A legal description of the property is in the contract between the Silver Dollar Association and the department.))
(b) Silver Dollar Association landowner hunting permits
(i) The Silver Dollar Association's manager will distribute the association's landowner hunting permits. The association may charge an access fee for these permits.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Silver Dollar
24
Aug. 1 - March 31
Any Elk
Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar
8
Aug. 1 - March 31
Antlerless
Silver Dollar
(c) Silver Dollar Association ((special))public hunting permits
(i) Hunters must apply to the department for the Silver Dollar Association's special hunting permits.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Permit Number
Weapon/Tag
Permit Season
Special
Restrictions
Boundary
Description
Silver Dollar
8
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Youth Only, Any Elk
Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk
6
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Youth Only, Antlerless Elk Only
Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk
2
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Persons of Disability Only, Antlerless Elk Only
Silver Dollar
(((5)))(7)(a) Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches is located in Yakima County west of the Hanford Reservation. ((A legal description of the property is in the contract between Blackrock Ranches and the department.))
(b) Blackrock Ranches landowner hunting permits
(i) Blackrock Ranches' manager will distribute the ranches' landowner hunting permits. Blackrock Ranches may charge an access fee for these permits.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Blackrock Ranches
6
Aug. 1 - March 31
Any Elk
Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches
2
Aug. 1 - March 31
Antlerless
Blackrock Ranches
(c) Blackrock Ranches ((special))public hunting permits
(i) Hunters must apply to the department for Blackrock Ranches' special hunting permits. To apply, hunters must have an eastside elk tag.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Permit Number
Weapon/Tag
Permit
Season
Special
Restrictions
Boundary
Description
Blackrock Ranches
1
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Any Elk
Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches
1
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Antlerless Only
Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches
1
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Youth Only, Any Elk
Blackrock Ranches
Blackrock Ranches
1
EF
Aug. 1 - March 31
Youth Only, Antlerless Only
Blackrock Ranches
(((6)))(8)(a) Pine Mountain Ranch
The Pine Mountain Ranch is located in Yakima County 14 miles west of Yakima. ((A legal description of the property is in the contract between the Pine Mountain Ranch and the department.))
(b) Pine Mountain Ranch landowner hunting permits
(i) Pine Mountain Ranch's manager will distribute the ranch's landowner hunting permits. Pine Mountain Ranch may charge an access fee for these permits.
(ii) Deer Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Pine Mountain Ranch
3
Nov. 4 - Dec. 31
Any Buck
Pine Mountain Ranch
(iii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Pine Mountain Ranch
1
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Any Bull
Pine Mountain Ranch
Pine Mountain Ranch
2
Aug. 1 - Dec. 1
Antlerless
Pine Mountain Ranch
(c) Pine Mountain Ranch ((special))public hunting permits
(i) Hunters must apply to the department for Pine Mountain Ranch's special hunting permits.
(ii) Deer Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Pine Mountain Ranch
3
Nov. 4 - Dec. 31
Youth Only, Any Buck
Pine Mountain Ranch
(iii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Pine Mountain Ranch
1
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Youth Only, Any Bull
Pine Mountain Ranch
Pine Mountain Ranch
2
Aug. 1 - Dec. 1
Antlerless
Pine Mountain Ranch
(((7)))(9)(a) Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association
(i) The Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association (CPWMA) landowner hunting permit area is located in Spokane County (GMU 130) near Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. ((A legal description of the property is in the contract between the CPWMA and the department.))
(ii) Landowner permit hunts are primarily ((damage))small ranch hunts but are managed for a quality experience by keeping the number of hunters in the field low.
(b) Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association landowner hunting permits
(i) CPWMA's manager will distribute the association's landowner hunting permits. CPWMA will not charge an access fee for raffle permit winners. Only hunters possessing an elk tag are eligible for permits on CPWMA's properties. All successfully drawn permit applicants must have written authorization from CPWMA's manager and must check in and out with CPWMA's designee at the beginning and ending of the scheduled hunting dates. Successful applicants will receive a packet of information with forms to complete and a map showing the hunt area. These applicants must complete the forms and return them before September 30. Applicants should see CPWMA's website at www.cpwma.org or contact the hunt manager at 509-263-4616. Holders of landowner permits selected through raffle, including 9 antlerless elk and 2 any elk permits, are eligible to purchase second elk tags that may only be used on lands included in the CPWMA LHP.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the landowner portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
CPWMA
1
Jan. 1 - Mar. 31
Antlerless
CPWMA
CPWMA
1
Jan. 1 - Mar. 31
Any Bull
CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 1
3
Jan. 1-31
Antlerless
CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 2
3
Feb. 1-28
Antlerless
CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 3
3
Mar. 1-31
Antlerless
CPWMA
CPWMA Raffle 4
2
Jan. 1 - Mar. 31
Any Bull
CPWMA
(c) Columbia Plateau Wildlife Management Association ((special))public hunting permits
(i) Hunters must apply to the department for CPWMA's special hunting permits. All successfully drawn permit applicants must have written authorization from CPWMA's manager and must check in and out with CPWMA's designee at the beginning and ending of the scheduled hunting dates. Successful applicants will receive a packet of required information with forms to complete and a map showing the hunt area. These applicants must complete the forms and return them before September 30. Applicants should see CPWMA's website at www.cpwma.org or contact the hunt manager at 509-263-4616.
(ii) Elk Seasons for the public portion of the LHP permits:
Hunt Name
Quota
Access Season
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
CPWMA 1
1
Jan. 1 - Mar. 31
Any Bull
CPWMA
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-10-011, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19)
WAC 220-413-180Special closures and firearm restriction areas.
(1) RESTRICTED HUNTING AREAS.
It is unlawful to hunt in the following restricted hunting areas unless otherwise provided:
(a) Parker Lake (GMU 117, Pend Oreille County): All lands south of Ruby Creek Road (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Road (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines are designated as "CLOSED AREA" to hunting wild animals and wild birds year-round except for special hunts adopted by the fish and wildlife commission. The Parker Lake closure provides a protected area for the U.S. Air Force Military Survival Training Program.
(b) Columbia River: The Columbia River, all islands except privately owned, in the river, the Benton County shoreline below the high water mark, Central Hanford Department of Energy property, and any peninsula originating on the Benton County shoreline, between Vernita Bridge on Highway 24 downstream to the Richland city limits are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting wild animals and wild birds except waterfowl hunting is open below the high water mark between the old Hanford townsite power line crossing (((wooden towers))) in Section 24, T 13 N, R 27 E, and the Richland city limits.
(c) Green River (GMU 485): Except for special permit hunters, who may also take a black bear and/or cougar with the appropriate license/tag options, all lands within GMU 485 are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting big game year-round. During the general westside elk season and general and late deer seasons, all lands within GMU 485 year-round are also designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting all wild animals, including wild birds, year-round. The city of Tacoma enforces trespass within GMU 485 year-round on lands owned or controlled by the city.
(d) McNeil Island (part of GMU 652): Closed to hunting all wild animals, including wild birds, year-round.
(e) Loo-wit (GMU 522): Closed to hunting and trapping, except for elk and mountain goat hunting by special permit holders during established seasons and in designated areas.
(2) A violation of subsection (1) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.400, 77.15.410, or 77.15.430, depending on the species hunted.
(3) CLOSED BIG GAME HUNTING AREAS.
It is unlawful to hunt big game in the following closed areas, unless otherwise specified:
(a) Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties: Closed to hunting for Columbian whitetail deer.
(b) Cathlamet: Except for special permits issued by the department for nonendangered deer and elk, this area is closed to all deer and elk hunting to protect the Columbian whitetail deer. This area's boundaries are described as:
Beginning in the town of Skamokawa; then east along SR 4 to Risk Road; then south and east along Risk Road to Foster Road; then south along the Foster Road to the Elochoman River; then upstream along the Elochoman River to Elochoman Valley Road (old SR 407); then west along the Elochoman Valley Road to SR 4; then east along SR 4 to SR 409; then south along SR 409 to the Cathlamet Channel of the Columbia River; then east along the north shore of the Cathlamet Channel to Cape Horn; then south in the Columbia River to the state line; then west along the state line to a point directly south of the mouth of Skamokawa Creek; then north on Skamokawa Creek to SR 4 and the point of beginning.
(c) Walla Walla Mill Creek Watershed (GMU 157): All lands in the Mill Creek Watershed are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to hunting all wild animals, including wild birds. The only exception is for deer or elk hunting by holders of GMU-157 special deer or elk permits during the established open season. These permit holders must have a U.S. Forest Service permit to enter the hunt area, and the area is closed to motorized vehicles. No entry into the Mill Creek Watershed is allowed at other times.
(d) Westport: Closed to hunting all big game animals on the part of Westport Peninsula lying north of State Highway 105 from the Elk River Bridge west end and the Schafer Island Road to the ocean beach.
(e) Cottonwood and Howard islands (GMU 564): Closed to all deer hunting.
(4) A violation of subsection (3) of this section is a gross misdemeanor or a class C felony punishable under RCW 77.15.410, depending on the circumstances of the violation.
(5) FIREARM RESTRICTION AREAS.
(a) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife in the following firearm restriction areas with centerfire or rimfire rifles, or to fail to comply with additional firearm restrictions, except as established below:
COUNTY
AREA
Chelan
That portion of GMU 251 (Mission) beginning at the intersection of the Duncan Road and Highway 2; south on Duncan Road to Mountain Home Road; south along Mountain Home Road to the Icicle Irrigation Ditch; south and west along the Icicle Irrigation Ditch to the Snow Lake Trail; west and north along the Snow Lake Trail and across the Icicle River to Icicle River Road; east and north along Icicle River Road to the Wenatchee River; northwest along the Wenatchee River to Highway 2; north and east on Highway 2 to Duncan Road and the point of beginning.
Clallam
That portion of GMU 624 (Coyle) located within Clallam County.
Clark
GMU 564 (Battle Ground).
That portion of GMU 554 (Yale) in Clark County.
Cowlitz
GMU 554 (Yale).
GMU 504 (Stella).
That portion of GMU 564 (Battle Ground) in Cowlitz County.
Grays Harbor
The following restriction applies only during modern firearm general elk seasons:
 
That portion of GMU 658 (North River) beginning at Bay City; then west along Highway 105 to Twin Harbors State Park; then south along Highway 105 to Cranberry Road; then east on Cranberry Road to Turkey Road; then east and north on Turkey Road to Bayview Logging Road; then north and east along Bayview Logging Road to Mallard Slough; then east and south along the Bayview Road to Andrews Creek; then north along main channel of Andrews Creek to Grays Harbor; then north and west along the main navigation channel to Bay City and point of beginning.
Grays Harbor
The following restriction applies only during modern firearm general elk seasons:
 
That portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) described as follows: Beginning at Highway 12 and Highway 107 junction near Montesano; east and south on Highway 12 to State Street in Oakville; south on State Street to its merge with Oakville Road; west on Oakville Road to its merge with South Bank Road; northwest along South Bank Road to Wakefield Road; north on Wakefield Road to the Chehalis River; west along the Chehalis River to Highway 107 bridge; north on Highway 107 to Highway 12 to the point of beginning.
Island
GMUs 421 (Camano) and 420 (Whidbey).
Jefferson
Indian and Marrowstone islands.
King
The area west of Highway 203 (Monroe-Fall City, then Fall City-Preston Road) to Interstate 90 (I-90), I-90 to Highway 18, Highway 18 to Interstate 5 (I-5), I-5 to the Pierce-King County line; and GMU 422 (Vashon-Maury).
King
This area is restricted to archery only during general season hunts (agency directed damage permit hunts exempt):
 
The following portion of GMU 652 (Puyallup): Beginning at the intersection of State Highway 410 and the southeast Mud Mountain Dam Road near the King/Pierce County line north of Buckley; then east along the southeast Mud Mountain Road to 284th Avenue Southeast; then north along 284th Avenue Southeast to State Highway 410; then west along Highway 410 to the point of the beginning.
Kitsap
East of State Highway 16 originating at the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to Gorst, and east of Highway 3 to ((Newbury))Newberry Hill Road, north of ((Newbury))Newberry Hill Road and the Bremerton-Seabeck Highway to Big Beef Creek Bridge; all of Bainbridge Island, and Bangor Military Reservation.
Kittitas
GMU 334 (Ellensburg) Closed to centerfire rifles during deer and elk seasons except for those areas designated in writing by WDFW wildlife conflict staff.
Klickitat
Elk Area 5062 (Trout Lake) closed to centerfire rifles, handguns, and muzzleloaders October 1 to January 30.
Mason
GMU 633 (Mason Lake) south of Hammersley Inlet; and all of Harstine Island.
Pacific
GMU 684 (Long Beach) the following Long Beach Peninsula restriction applies only during modern firearm general deer and elk seasons: Beginning at the end of Outer Harbor Way in the City of Ilwaco to U.S. Highway 101, west and north on Highway 101 to Sandridge Road; north on Sandridge Road to 95th Street; west on 95th Street to Tarlatt Slough; out Tarlatt Slough to Willapa Bay, north along the shoreline of Willapa Bay, then west to the Pacific Ocean. South along the west coast of the peninsula to Cape Disappointment State Park; east along state park boundary to Baker Bay; east along Baker Bay to the point of beginning.
 
The portion of GMU 658 (North River) south and west of State Highway 105 and Airport Road between Raymond and North River Bridge.
 
GMU 681 (Chinook Valley) beginning at confluence of Wallacut River, east along the Columbia River to the Astoria-Megler bridge; west along U.S. Highway 101 to Houtchen Road, north on Houtchen Road to the Chinook River; west on the Chinook River to the Chinook Valley Road; west on the Chinook Valley Road to Highway 101 and Wallacut River bridge; southwest on Wallacut River to point of beginning.
Pierce
Ketron Island in GMU 652 limited to archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader.
 
GMU 655 (Anderson) limited to archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader. McNeil Island closed to hunting.
 
See GMU 652 restriction area outlined for King County.
 
GMU 627 (Kitsap) south of Highway 302 on the Key (Longbranch) Peninsula is a firearm restriction area.
San Juan
All San Juan County, including GMUs 411 (Orcas), 412 (Shaw), 413 (San Juan), 414 (Lopez), 415 (Blakely), 416 (Decatur), and those portions of GMU 410 (Islands) that occur in San Juan County.
Snohomish
All areas west of Highway 9, until the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 2, then east along Highway 2 to Highway 203, then all areas west of Highway 203 to the Snohomish/King County line.
Skagit
All mainland areas and islands, including GMU 419 (Guemes), in Skagit County west of I-5 and north of the Skagit/Snohomish County line, except Cypress Island. This restriction applies to big game hunting only.
Skamania
That portion of GMU 564 (Battle Ground) in Skamania County.
Thurston
GMU 666 (Deschutes) north of U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 5 between Oyster Bay and the mouth of the Nisqually River.
Whatcom
All mainland areas and islands of Whatcom County that are west of I-5. This restriction applies to big game hunting only.
(b) Archery tag holders may only hunt during established archery seasons with archery equipment as defined under WAC 220-414-070.
(c) Muzzleloader tag holders may only hunt during established muzzleloader seasons with muzzleloader equipment or archery equipment as defined by department rule.
(d) Modern firearm tag holders may hunt during established modern firearm seasons with bows and arrows; crossbows; muzzleloaders; revolver-type handguns; semiautomatic handguns of .40 (10 mm) caliber or larger; or shotguns, so long as the equipment and ammunition complies with department rules.
(6) A violation of subsection (5) of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.400, 77.15.410, or 77.15.430, depending on the species hunted.
REPEALER
The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
WAC 220-413-200
Reducing the spread of hoof diseaseUnlawful transport of elk hooves.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-10-011, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19)
WAC 220-415-0202018-2020 Deer general seasons and definitions.
It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below. Violations of this section are punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big gamePenalty.
Bag Limit: One (1) deer per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by department rule.
Hunting Method: Hunters must select one of the hunting methods: Modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader.
Any Buck Deer Seasons: Open only to the taking of deer with visible antlers (buck fawns illegal).
Antler Point: To qualify as an antler point, the point must be at least one inch long, measured on the longest side.
Antler Restrictions:APPLIES TO ALL HUNTERS DURING ANY GENERAL SEASON AND DESIGNATED SPECIAL PERMIT SEASONS. Buck deer taken in antler restricted game management units (GMUs) must meet minimum antler point requirements. Minimum antler point requirements are antler points on one side only. Eye guards are antler points when they are at least one inch long.
3-point Minimum GMUs: All mule deer in 100, 200, and 300 series GMUs; white-tailed deer in GMUs 127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 145, 149, 154, 162, 163, 166, 169, 172, 175, 178, 181, 186, and black-tailed deer in GMU 578.
Permit-only Units: The following GMUs require a special permit to hunt deer: 157 (Mill Creek Watershed), 290 (Desert), 329 (Quilomene), 371 (Alkali), and 485 (Green River).
GMUs Closed to Deer Hunting: 490 (Cedar River) and 522 (Loo-wit).
Types of deer that a person may legally hunt in Washington:
Black-tailed Deer: Any member of black-tailed/mule deer (species Odocoileus hemionus) found west of a line drawn from the Canadian border south on the Pacific Crest Trail and along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary in Yakima County to the Klickitat River; south down Klickitat River to the Columbia River.
Mule Deer: Any member of black-tailed/mule deer (species Odocoileus hemionus) found east of a line drawn from the Canadian border south on the Pacific Crest Trail and along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary in Yakima County to the Klickitat River; south down Klickitat River to the Columbia River.
White-tailed Deer: Any white-tailed deer (member of the species Odocoileus virginianus), except the Columbian whitetail deer (species Odocoileus virginianus leucurus).
MODERN FIREARM DEER SEASONS
License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.
Tag Required: A valid modern firearm deer tag for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: Modern firearm deer tag hunters may use rifle, handgun, shotgun, bow, crossbow, or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.
Hunt Season
2018 Dates
2019 Dates
2020 Dates
Game Management Units (GMUs)
Legal Deer
HIGH BUCK HUNTS
 
Sept. 15-25
Sept. 15-25
Sept. 15-25
Alpine Lakes, Mount Baker, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Olympic Peninsula, and Henry Jackson Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area
3 pt. min.
GENERAL SEASON
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Oct. 13-26
Oct. 12-25
Oct. 17-30
101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 124
Any white-tailed buck
 
Oct. 13-23
Oct. 12-22
Oct. 17-27
203 through 284
Any white-tailed buck
 
Oct. 13-23
Oct. 12-22
Oct. 17-27
127 through 154, 162 through 186 (except Deer Area 1040)
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
 
Oct. 13-23
Oct. 12-22
Oct. 17-27
373, 379, 381
Any white-tailed deer
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Oct. 13-23
Oct. 12-22
Oct. 17-27
101 through 154, 162 through 169, 172 (except Deer Area 1040), 175 through 186, 203 through 284, 328, 330 through 368, 372, 373, 379, 381, 382 (except closed in Deer Area 5382), 388
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Oct. 13-31
Oct. 12-31
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
407, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 454, 460, 466, 501 through 520, 524 through 556, 560, 568, 572, 574, 601 through 621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 627 through 654, 658 through 699
Any buck
 
 
 
 
410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 564, 655, Deer Area 6020
Any deer
 
Oct. 13-31
Oct. 12-31
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
578
3 pt. min
LATE GENERAL SEASON
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Nov. 15-18
Nov. 14-17
Nov. 19-22
407, 454, 466, 501 through 520, 524 through 560, 568, 572, 601 through 621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 627 through 654, 658 through 699
Any buck
 
Nov. 15-18
Nov. 14-17
Nov. 19-22
410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 564, 655, Deer Area 6020
Any deer
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Nov. 10-19
Nov. 9-19
Nov. 7-19
105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 124
Any white-tailed buck
HUNTERS 65 AND OVER, DISABLED, AND YOUTH GENERAL SEASONS
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Oct. 13-26 and Nov. 10-19
Oct. 12-25 and Nov. 9-19
Oct. 17-30 and Nov. 7-19
124
Any white-tailed deer
 
Oct. 13-23
Oct. 12-22
Oct. 17-27
127 through 142, 145, 149, 154, Deer Area 1010, and 178
White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
ARCHERY DEER SEASONS
License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.
Tag Required: A valid archery deer tag for the area hunted.
Special Notes: Archery tag holders can only hunt during archery seasons with archery equipment (WAC 220-414-070).
Hunt Area
2018 Dates
2019 Dates
2020 Dates
Game Management Units (GMUs)
Legal Deer
EARLY ARCHERY GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Sept. 1-28
Sept. 1-27
Sept. 1-25
407 through 426, 437, 448, 450, 454, 466, 501, 504, 505, 554, 564, 568, 621 through 636, 648 through 652, 654 through 673, 684
Any deer
 
 
 
 
460, 503, 574, 601 through 618, 638, 642, 653, 681 and 699
Any buck
 
 
 
 
578
3 pt. min.
 
Sept. 1-23
Sept. 1-22
Sept. 1-20
510, 513, 516, 520, 524, 530, 556
Any deer
 
 
 
 
506, 550, 560, 572
Any buck
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Sept. 1-28
Sept. 1-27
Sept. 1-25
101 through 121, 166, 169, 172 (except Deer Area 1040), 175, 181, 243, 334
3 pt. min.
 
 
 
 
124 through 142, 145, 149, 186, 244 through 247, 249, 250, 260, 372, 284, 373, 379, 381, 382 (except closed in Deer Area 5382), 388, Deer Area 3334
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Sept. 1-23
Sept. 1-22
Sept. 1-20
154, 162, 163, 178
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Sept. 1-23
Sept. 1-22
Sept. 1-20
251, 328, 335, 336, 340, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368
3 pt. min.
 
Sept. 1-15
Sept. 1-15
Sept. 1-15
204 through 242, 248, 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278
3 pt. min.
 
Sept. 16-28
Sept. 16-27
Sept. 16-25
204 through 242, 248, 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278
3 pt. min. or antlerless
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Sept. 1-28
Sept. 1-27
Sept. 1-25
101 through 121
Any white-tailed buck
 
Sept. 1-28
Sept. 1-27
Sept. 1-25
124, 204 through 250, 254 through 284, 373, 379, 381
Any white-tailed deer
 
 
 
 
127 through 149, ((166,)) 172 (except Deer Area 1040), 181, 186
White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
 
 
166, 169, 175
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
 
Sept. 1-23
Sept. 1-22
Sept. 1-20
154, 162, 163, 178
White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
LATE ARCHERY GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Nov. 21 - Dec. 15
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
437, 466, 510 through 520, 524
Any deer
 
Nov. 21 - Dec. 15
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
448, 460, 506, 530, 560, 572, 601, 603 through 618, 638, 642, 681, and 699
Any buck
 
Nov. 21 - Dec. 31
Nov. 27 - Dec. 31
Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
407, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 454, 505, 564, 624, 627, 636, 648, 652, 654, 655, 660 through 672
Any deer
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Nov. 21-30
Nov. 21-30
Nov. 21-30
209, 215, 233, 243, 250
3 pt. min.
 
Nov. 21 - Dec. 8
Nov. 27 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
336, 342, 346, 352, 364, 388, Deer Area 3682
3 pt. min.
 
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
145, 163, 178, 272, 278, 373, Deer Area 3372
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Deer Area 1021
Antlerless only
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Nov. 10 - Dec. 15
Nov. 10 - Dec. 15
Nov. 10 - Dec. 15
101
Any white-tailed buck
 
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
105, 108, 117, 121
Any white-tailed buck
 
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
124
Any white-tailed deer
 
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
127
White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
145, 163, 178, 272, 278
White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Nov. 21 - Dec. 15
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
204, 209, 215, 233, 243, 373
Any white-tailed deer
MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASONS
License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.
Tag Required: A valid muzzleloader deer tag for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: Muzzleloader only.
Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during muzzleloader seasons and must hunt with muzzleloader equipment (WAC 220-414-060) or archery equipment (WAC 220-414-070).
Hunt Area
2018 Dates
2019 Dates
2020 Dates
Game Management Units (GMUs)
Legal Deer
High Buck Hunts
Sept. 15-25
Sept. 15-25
Sept. 15-25
Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten, Mount Baker, Olympic Peninsula, and Henry Jackson Wilderness areas, and Lake Chelan Recreation Area
3 pt. min.
EARLY MUZZLELOADER GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Sept. 29 - Oct. 7
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
407, 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 510, 513, 516, 520, 530, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 603, 607, 612, 615, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 621, 633 through 651, 660, 663, 672, 673
Any buck
 
 
 
 
410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 454, 564, 627, 652, 655, 666, 684, and Deer Area 6020
Any deer
 
 
 
 
578
3 pt. min.
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Sept. 29 - Oct. 7
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 250, 251, 260, 272, 278, 284
White-tailed, any buck
 
 
 
 
101 through 121
Any white-tailed buck
 
 
 
 
124
Any white-tailed deer
 
 
 
 
127, 142, 145, 149
White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
 
 
130, 133, 136, 139, 175, 181, 186
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
 
 
 
 
373, 379
Any white-tailed deer
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Sept. 29 - Oct. 7
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
101 through 149, 175, 181, 186, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 250, 251, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 328, 330 through 342, 352 through 368, 373, 379
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Sept. 29 - Oct. 7
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Deer Areas 3334 and 3372
3 pt. min. or antlerless
LATE MUZZLELOADER GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western
Washington
Black-tailed
Deer
Nov. 21 - Dec. 15
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
407, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 454, 504, 564, 633, 654, 666, 667, and 684
Any deer
 
 
 
 
448, 460, 501, 602, 621, 651, ((654,)) 658, and 673
Any buck
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Nov. 21 - Dec. 8
Nov. 27 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
113
Any white-tailed buck
 
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
130, 133, 136, 139, 142
White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
172 (except Deer Area 1040), 181
White-tailed, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
379, 381
Any white-tailed deer
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
130
Antlerless
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
379, 381
3 pt. min.
 
Nov. 20-30
Nov. 20-30
Nov. 20-30
382 (except closed in Deer Area 5382)
3 pt. min.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-20-078, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19)
WAC 220-415-030((2019))2020 Deer special permits.
It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big gamePenalty.
Deer Special Permit Hunting Seasons (Open to Permit Holders Only)
Hunters must purchase a deer hunting license prior to purchasing a permit application. Hunters may only apply for permits consistent with the tag required for the hunt choice; however, Multiple Season Permit holders may apply for archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm permit hunts. Hunters drawn for a special permit hunt must comply with weapon restrictions, dates, and other conditions listed for the hunt. Hunters drawn for a special permit designated "Any tag" under the "Weapon/Tag" restriction must use equipment consistent with the requirements of their transport tag and license.
Bag Limit: One (1) deer per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one deer hunt category.
Quality
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Kelly Hill White-tailed Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
White-tailed, Any buck
GMU 105
5
Kelly Hill Mule Deer Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 3-24
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
GMU 105
1
Douglas White-tailed Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
White-tailed, Any buck
GMU 108
5
Douglas Mule Deer Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 3-24
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
GMU 108
1
Aladdin White-tailed Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
White-tailed, Any buck
GMU 111
5
Aladdin Mule Deer Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 3-24
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
GMU 111
1
Selkirk Mule Deer Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 3-24
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
GMU 113
1
49 Degrees North White-tailed Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
White-tailed, Any buck
GMU 117
5
49 Degrees North Mule Deer Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 3-24
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
GMU 117
1
Huckleberry White-tailed Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
White-tailed, Any buck
GMU 121
5
Huckleberry Mule Deer Buck
Modern
Any
Nov. 3-24
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
GMU 121
1
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
Any buck
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 127
5
Cheney
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 133
5
Steptoe
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 142
5
Dayton
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 162
5
Tucannon
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 166
2
Wenaha West
Modern
Any
Nov. ((7-14))9-15
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
Deer Area 1008
2
Wenaha East
Modern
Any
Nov. ((7-14))9-15
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
Deer Area 1009
5
Ten Forty
Modern
Any
Nov. ((4-10))9-15
White-tailed deer, 3 pt. min.
Deer Area 1040
((2))
1
Grande Ronde
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 186
1
East Okanogan
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 204
10
Sinlahekin
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 215
10
Chewuch
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 218
15
Pearrygin
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 224
((20))
15
Gardner
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 231
((12))
10
Pogue
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 233
15
Alta
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 242
((18))
15
Manson
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 243
7
Chiwawa
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 245
20
Slide Ridge
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 246
8
Entiat
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 247
15
Swakane
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 250
9
Mission
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 251
7
Desert
Modern
Any
Oct. ((19-27))17-25
Any buck
GMU 290
18
Desert
Modern
Any
Nov. ((9-17))7-15
Any buck
GMU 290
5
Naneum
Modern
Any
Nov. ((11-17))16-22
Any buck
GMU 328
14
Quilomene
Modern
Any
Nov. ((4-17))9-22
Any buck
GMU 329
17
Teanaway
Modern
Any
Nov. ((11-17))16-22
Any buck
GMU 335
24
L.T. Murray
Modern
Any
Nov. ((11-17))16-22
Any buck
GMUs 336, 340
5
Bethel
Modern
Any
Nov. ((4-17))9-22
Any buck
GMU 360
5
Cowiche
Modern
Any
Nov. ((4-17))9-22
Any buck
GMU 368
10
Alkali
Modern
Any
((Nov. 2-17))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 15
Any buck
GMU 371
8
Grayback
Modern
Any
Nov. ((7-26))9-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 388
20
Nooksack
Modern
Any
((Nov. 1-13))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 11
Any buck
GMU 418
25
Skagit
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-18))12-18
Any buck
GMU 426
10
Sauk
Modern
Any
((Nov. 1-13))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 11
Any buck
GMU 437
25
Stillaguamish
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-18))12-18
Any buck
GMU 448
12
Snoqualmie
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-18))12-18
Any buck
GMU 460
10
Green River
Any tag
Any
((Nov. 2-8))
Oct. 24-30 (TBD)
Any buck
GMU 485
5 (TBD)
Lincoln
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 501
4
Mossyrock
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 505
((4))
2
Willapa Hills
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 506
4
Stormking
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 510
1
South Rainier
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 513
1
Packwood
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 516
1
Winston
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 520
4
Ryderwood
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 530
4
Coweeman
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 550
4
Toutle
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 556
1
Lewis River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 560
1
Washougal
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 568
2
Siouxon
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))2-18
Any buck
GMU 572
1
Wind River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((11-26))19-25
Any buck
GMU 574
20
West Klickitat
Modern
Any
Nov. ((11-26))19-25
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
15
Mason
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 633
10
Wynoochee
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 648
8
Satsop
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 651
10
White River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 653
10
Mashel
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 654
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 660
((4))
5
Capitol Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 663
((7))
8
Skookumchuck
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 667
10
Fall River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 672
((4))
5
Chiliwist
Archery
Any
Nov. 21-30
Any buck
GMU 239
10
Chiwawa
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 245
8
Slide Ridge
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 246
2
Entiat
Archery
Any
Nov. 21-30
Any buck
GMU 247
30
Desert
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1 - Oct. 5))
Sept. 1-30
Any buck
GMU 290
10
Desert
Archery
Any
((Nov. 23 - Dec. 8))
Nov. 21 - Dec. 6
Any buck
GMU 290
10
Naneum
Archery
Any
((Nov. 18 - Dec. 8))
Nov. 23 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 328
7
Quilomene
Archery
Any
((Nov. 18 - Dec. 8))
Nov. 23 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 329
9
Teanaway
Archery
Any
((Nov. 18 - Dec. 8))
Nov. 23 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 335
10
Kitsap
Archery
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 627
10
Skokomish
Archery
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 636
10
Skookumchuck
Archery
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 667
10
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 149, 154, 162, 166
70
Alta
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((21-30))25-30
Any buck
GMU 242
((15))
10
Chiwawa
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25-30
Any buck
GMU 245
2
Slide Ridge
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25-30
Any buck
GMU 246
1
Mission
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25-30
Any buck
GMU 251
9
Desert
Muzzleloader
Any
Oct. ((5-13))3-11
Any buck
GMU 290
2
Teanaway
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((4-10))9-15
Any buck
GMU 335
5
L.T. Murray
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((4-10))9-15
Any buck
GMUs 336, 340
1
Bald Mountain
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((4-17))9-22
Any buck
GMUs 342, 346
2
Naneum
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((4-10))9-15
Any buck
GMU 328
1
Quilomene
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 ))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Any buck
GMU 329
2
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 621
10
Bucks
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Palouse
Modern
Any
Nov. ((9-19))7-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 127-142
750
Blue Mtns. Foothills West
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 149, 154, 162, 163,166
110
Blue Mtns. Foothills East
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 145, 172 (except Deer Area 1040), 178, 181
50
Mayview
Any tag
Any
Nov. 16-19
3 pt. min.
GMU 145
25
Ten Forty
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-20))17-25
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 1040
2
Lick Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 175
1
East Okanogan
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed deer
GMU 204
40
Sinlahekin
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed deer
GMU 215
40
Chewuch
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed deer
GMU 218
15
Pearrygin
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed deer
GMU 224
15
Gardner
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed deer
GMU 231
15
Pogue
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed deer
GMU 233
15
Chiliwist
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed deer
GMU 239
15
Alta
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed deer
GMU 242
15
Ritzville
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 284
9
Simcoe
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 5382
((3))
5
Hoko
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 601
5
Sol Duc
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 607
5
Goodman
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 612
5
Clearwater
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 615
5
Quinault Ridge
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 638
2
North River
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 658
5
Williams Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 673
((7))
5
Bear River-Long Beach
Modern
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMUs 681, 684
2
Parker Lake
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-30 and Nov. 19 - Dec. 1
Any white-tailed buck
Deer Area 1031
5
Ten Forty
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-15
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 1040
2
Big Bend
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 248
10
Ritzville
Archery
Any
Dec. ((1-8))1-13
Any buck
GMU 284
24
Alkali
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-22))1-20
Any buck
GMU 371
3
Ringold
Archery
Any
Nov. 15-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 379
5
Whitcomb
Archery
Any
Oct. 1-10
Any buck
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Archery
Any
Oct. 1-10
Any buck
Deer Area 3072
10
Simcoe
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-27))
Sept. 1-25 and Dec. 1-8
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 5382
3
West Klickitat
Archery
Any
((Nov. 27 - Dec. 2))
Nov. 26 - Dec. 2
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
20
((Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 19-27
Any buck
Deer Area 3071
5
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 19-27
Any buck
Deer Area 3072
5))
Parker Lake
Muzzleloader
Any
Oct. 1-31 and Dec. 2-14
Any white-tailed ((deer))buck
Deer Area 1031
5
Blue Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 154
10
Dayton
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 162
15
Marengo
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 163
10
Tucannon
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 166
10
Wenaha
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 169
20
Mountain View
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 172 (except Deer Area 1040)
15
Ten Forty
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 1040
2
Peola
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
3 pt. min.
GMU 178
10
Ritzville
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((23-29))21-29
Any buck
GMU 284
2
Alkali
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 23 - Oct. 13))
Sept. 21 - Oct. 11
Any buck
GMU 371
1
Kahlotus
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct.4
Any buck
GMU 381
20
Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 19-27
Any buck
Deer Area 3071
5
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 19-27
Any buck
Deer Area 3072
5
Simcoe
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 20-30
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 5382
3
West Klickitat
Muzzleloader
Any
Dec. 3-8
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
20
Dickey
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 602
5
Copalis-Matheny
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMUs 618, 642
5
Antlerless
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Mayview
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 145
40
Mayview
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 145
25
Prescott
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 149
50
Prescott
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 154
50
Dayton
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 162
100
Ten Ten
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
Antlerless
Deer Area 1010
15
Marengo
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 163
50
Marengo
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 163
5
Peola
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 178
40
Couse
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 181
25
Lincoln
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 501
15
Mossyrock
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 505
30
Winston
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 520
20
Ryderwood
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Olympic
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 621
15
Coyle
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 624
((20))
15
Kitsap
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 627
10
Mason
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 633
20
Skokomish
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 636
5
Wynoochee
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 648
((20))
30
Satsop
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 651
15
Mashel
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 658
15
Minot Peak
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 660
((15))
20
Capitol Peak
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 663
((12))
15
Skookumchuck
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 667
20
Williams Creek
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 673
5
Mashel
Archery
Any
Oct. ((20-30))24-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
Whitcomb
Archery
Any
Oct. 20-30
Antlerless
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Archery
Any
Oct. 20-30
Antlerless
Deer Area 3072
10
Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 29 - Dec. 5
Antlerless
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 29 - Dec. 5
Antlerless
Deer Area 3072
10
Washtucna
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
200
Prescott
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 149
25
Blue Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 154
20
Ten Ten
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
Deer Area 1010
20
Marengo
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 163
10
Peola
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 178
10
Mossyrock
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 505
10
Winston
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Ryderwood
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Yale
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 554
2
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 621
((20))
30
Coyle
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 624
((15))
20
((Kitsap
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 627
10))
Mason
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 633
35
Skokomish
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 636
15
Wynoochee
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 648
((15))
25
Satsop
Muzzleloader
Any
((Nov. 27 - Dec. 15))
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 651
((15))
20
Mashel
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 654
20
North River
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 658
15
Minot Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 660
((5))
10
Capitol Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 663
((18))
20
Williams Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 673
((5))
10
2nd Deer
 
 
 
 
 
 
Second deer permits are only valid with the purchase of a second deer license. The second deer license must be for the same tag type as the first deer license.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Benge
Any
Any
Dec. ((9-31))14-31
Antlerless
Deer Area 2010
30
Lakeview
Any
Any
Jan. 1-30, ((2020))2021
Antlerless
Deer Area 2011
15
Methow
Any
Any
((Sept. 3 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 7 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
Deer Area 2012
10
North Okanogan
Any
Any
((Sept. 3 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 7 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
Deer Area 2013
10
Central Okanogan
Any
Any
((Sept. 3 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 7 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
Deer Area 2014
10
Omak
Any
Any
((Sept. 3 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 7 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
Deer Area 2015
10
Conconully
Any
Any
((Sept. 3 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 7 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
Deer Area 2016
10
Lake Chelan North
Any
Any
Aug. 1-31
Antlerless
Deer Area 2017
45
North Issaquah
Any
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-25 and Nov. 9-19))
Oct. 17-30 and Nov. 7-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
350
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 127
100
Cheney
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 130
150
Roosevelt
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 133
((100))
75
Harrington
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 136
150
Washtucna
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
((350))
300
Mayview
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 145
15
Blue Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 154
30
Ten Ten
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, antlerless
Deer Area 1010
15
East Okanogan
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 204
45
Sinlahekin
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 215
40
Chewuch
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 218
10
Pearrygin
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 224
10
Gardner
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 231
10
Pogue
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 233
10
Chiliwist
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 239
10
Alta
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 242
10
Big Bend
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 248
20
St. Andrews
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 254
15
Foster Creek
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 260
15
Withrow
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 262
15
Badger
Modern
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 266
15
Desert
Modern
Any
Dec. ((10-25))12-27
Antlerless
GMU 290
25
Kahlotus
Modern
Any
Dec. 9-17
Antlerless
GMU 381
10
Orcas
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 411
((60))
70
Shaw
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 412
30
San Juan
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 413
((50))
60
Lopez
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 414
((60))
70
Blakely
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 415
((30))
40
Decatur
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 417
30
Guemes
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 419
20
Whidbey
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 420
((150))
175
Camano
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 421
30
Vashon-Maury
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 422
200
Anderson
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 655
40
Deschutes
Modern
Any
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17-30 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
GMU 666
40
Mt. Spokane
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-27))1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 124
100
Mica Peak
Archery
Any
Sept. ((1-27))1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 127
75
Clarkston
Archery
Any
Nov. 20 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Deer Area 1021
20
Orcas
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 411
((40))
45
Shaw
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 412
20
San Juan
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 413
((30))
40
Lopez
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 414
((30))
40
Blakely
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 415
20
Decatur
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 417
20
Guemes
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 419
10
Whidbey
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 420
((50))
75
Camano
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-26 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 421
25
Miller
Archery
Any
Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
Deer Area 6020
40
Anderson
Archery
Any
((Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31))
Sept. 1-25 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 655
10
Mt. Spokane
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 124
125
Cheney
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 130
25
Roosevelt
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 133
25
Harrington
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 136
25
Mayview
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 145
10
Foster Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 29 - Oct. 7))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 260
10
Moses Coulee
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 29 - Oct. 7))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 269
10
Lakeview
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-18
Antlerless
Deer Area 2011
5
Orcas
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec.15
Antlerless
GMU 411
20
Shaw
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 412
20
San Juan
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 413
20
Lopez
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 414
20
Blakely
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 415
10
Decatur
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 417
20
Guemes
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 419
10
Whidbey
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 420
((20))
25
Camano
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 421
20
Anderson
Muzzleloader
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 15))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 655
5
Youth
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Washtucna
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Any deer
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
100
Blue Mtns. Foothills West
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010
60
Blue Mtns. Foothills East
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 172 (except Deer Area 1040), 178,181
40
Mayview
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Any deer
GMU 145
15
Prescott
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Any deer
GMU 149
20
Peola
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Any deer
GMU 178
20
Tucannon
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 166
10
Ten Forty
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-20))17-25
Antlerless
Deer Area 1040
((5))
2
Couse
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-25
Antlerless
GMU 181
15
Couse
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-25
Any deer
GMU 181
5
Grande Ronde
Modern
Youth
Oct. 17-25
Any deer
GMU 186
3
East Okanogan
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 204
20
Wannacut
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 209
10
Sinlahekin
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 215
10
Chewuch
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 218
10
Pearrygin
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 224
10
Gardner
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 231
10
Pogue
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 233
10
Chiliwist
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 239
10
Alta
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 242
10
Chiwawa
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Swakane
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 250
3
Mission
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 251
5
Bridgeport
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
20
Palisades
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
20
Beezley
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-22))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 272
50
Benge
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
Deer Area 2010
30
Desert
Modern
Youth
Dec. ((7-22))7-31
Antlerless
GMU 290
((5))
8
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
Ringold
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 379
10
Simcoe
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Any deer
Deer Area 5382
((2))
3
East Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Any buck
GMU 382 (except CLOSED in Deer Area 5382)
5
East Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 382 (except CLOSED in Deer Area 5382)
5
Grayback
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Any buck
GMU 388
5
Grayback
Modern
Youth
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 388
5
((Green River
Modern
Youth
Nov. 2-8
Any buck
GMU 485
5))
Lincoln
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 501
10
Randle
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 503
5
Mossyrock
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 505
10
Stormking
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 510
5
South Rainier
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 513
5
Packwood
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 516
5
Winston
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 520
10
Ryderwood
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Yale
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 554
((10))
5
Toutle
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 556
10
Lewis River
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Washougal
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Siouxon
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 572
5
Wind River
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Any buck
GMU 578
5
West Klickitat
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 578
5
Pysht
Modern
Youth
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 603
5
Olympic
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 5-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 621
((15))
20
Coyle
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 7-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 624
10
Kitsap
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 7-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 627
10
Mason
Modern
Youth
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any deer
GMU 633
25
Skokomish
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 7-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 636
10
Wynoochee
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 7-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 648
((12))
20
Satsop
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 7-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 651
10
Mashel
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 7-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 654
15
North River
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 7-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 658
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 7-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 660
((6))
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Youth
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 660
4
Capitol Peak
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 7-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Any deer
GMU 663
((8))
15
Skookumchuck
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 5-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 667
15
Skookumchuck
Modern
Youth
((Oct. 5-31))
Oct. 10 - Nov. 1
Any buck
GMU 667
20
East Okanogan
Muzzleloader
Youth
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 204
5
Wannacut
Muzzleloader
Youth
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 209
5
Pogue
Muzzleloader
Youth
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Muzzleloader
Youth
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Muzzleloader
Youth
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 242
5
Mission
Muzzleloader
Youth
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Youth
Nov. 1-13
Antlerless
Deer Area 3071
5
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Youth
Nov. 1-13
Antlerless
Deer Area 3072
5
Region 3
Modern, Muzzleloader
Youth
Aug. 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
10HC
Region 5
((Any))
Modern, Muzzleloader
Youth with mentor
Aug. 1, ((2019 ))2020 - Mar. 31, ((2020))2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
((10))HC
5HC
Senior 65+
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Washtucna
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
20
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181
30
East Okanogan
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 204
5
Wannacut
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 209
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 242
5
Chiwawa
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 245
5
Entiat
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 247
5
Swakane
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 250
5
Mission
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 251
5
Bridgeport
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Rattlesnake Hills
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 372
10
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
65+
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
((East Klickitat
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 382 (except CLOSED in Deer Area 5382)
2))
North Issaquah
Any
65+
((Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 19-22
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Lincoln
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 501
5
Mossyrock
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 505
5
((Stormking
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 510
5
South Rainier
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 513
5
Packwood
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 516
5))
Winston
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Yale
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 554
((5))
2
Toutle
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 556
5
((Lewis River
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 560
2))
Washougal
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 568
2
((Siouxon
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 572
2
Wind River
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 574
2
West Klickitat
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 578
2))
Olympic
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 621
((10))
15
Coyle
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 624
5
Kitsap
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 627
5
Mason
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 633
20
Skokomish
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 636
10
Wynoochee
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 648
((10))
15
Satsop
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 651
10
Mashel
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 658
((10))
15
Minot Peak
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 660
((10))
15
Capitol Peak
Modern
65+
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 663
((12))
15
Hunters with Disabilities
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Washtucna
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
20
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181
20
East Okanogan
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 204
5
Wannacut
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 209
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 242
5
Chiwawa
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Mission
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Saint Andrews
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 254
5
Bridgeport
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Beezley
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 272
10
Ritzville
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 284
10
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. ((12-22))17-27
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
Kahlotus
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 28 - Nov. 5))
Nov. 2-8
Antlerless
GMU 381
10
((East Klickitat
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 382 (except CLOSED in Deer Area 5382)
2))
North Issaquah
Any
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Green River
Any (TBD)
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 24-30 (TBD)
Any buck
GMU 485
5 (TBD)
Lincoln
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 501
2
Mossyrock
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 505
3
((Stormking
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 510
2
South Rainier
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 513
2
Packwood
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 516
2))
Winston
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 520
2
((Yale
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 554
2))
Toutle
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 556
3
((Lewis River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 560
1))
Washougal
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 568
2
((Siouxon
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 572
1
Wind River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 574
1
West Klickitat
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 578
1))
Olympic
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 621
((10))
15
((Kitsap
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 627
5
Mason
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 633
5))
Skokomish
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 636
((10))
15
Satsop
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 651
10
Mashel
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 658
5
Minot Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 663
((5))
10
Skookumchuck
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 667
10
Fall River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
((Oct. 12-31))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
GMU 672
5
Fall River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Nov. ((1-13))1-18
Any buck
GMU 672
6
((Wind River
Archery
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 1-28
Antlerless
GMU 574
1
West Klickitat
Archery
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 1-28
Antlerless
GMU 578
1))
East Okanogan
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 204
5
Sinlahekin
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 215
5
Gardner
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 231
5
Chiwawa
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Mission
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Saint Andrews
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 254
5
Bridgeport
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
((Olympic
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 621
10
Mason
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 633
5
Skokomish
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 636
5))
Wynoochee
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 648
((5))
10
((Satsop
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 651
10))
North River
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 658
((5))
3
Capitol Peak
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 663
((8))
5
Skookumchuck
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
Antlerless
GMU 667
10
Master Hunter - Only master hunters may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt. Additional weapon restrictions may be conditioned by the hunt coordinator for each hunt. For those hunts requiring the purchase of a master hunter second tag, one deer may be killed in the unit under the authorization of the special permit.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Requirements
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Region 1
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 1
30HC
Region 1
Archery/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 1
20HC
Region 2
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 2
10HC
Region 3
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
40HC
Region 5
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
((10HC))
5HC
Region 6
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
((July 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020))
July 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 6
10HC
Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits
-
Special deer permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors who qualify.
-
Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment or archery equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons. Hunter orange and/or hunter pink is required during modern firearm seasons.
-
Except for online class incentive permits and chief instructor incentive permits, 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.
-
Permittees may purchase a second license for use with the permit hunt only.
 
Qualified hunter education instructors may only receive one incentive permit each year.
Area
Dates
Restrictions
GMUs
Permits
Region 1
All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit. Not eligible for seasons and permits for auction hunts; raffle hunts; and hunts for master hunters, youth hunters, hunters with disabilities, or hunters 65 years and older, unless the hunter education instructor legally qualifies for such hunts.
Any white-tailed deer
Any 100 series GMU EXCEPT GMU 157
((2))
3
Region 2
Any white-tailed deer
GMUs 204, 215, 233, 239
1
Region 2
Any white-tailed deer
GMUs 218, 224, 231, 242
1
Region 2
Any deer
GMUs 218, 231
1
Region 2
Any deer
GMUs 245, 247
1
Region 2
Any deer
GMU 290
1
Region 3
Any deer
GMUs 335-368
2
Region 4
Any deer
Any 400 series GMU EXCEPT GMUs 485 and 490
((2))
4
Region 5
 
Any deer
All 500 series GMUs EXCEPT GMUs 522 and 578
4
Region 6
 
Any deer
Any 600 series GMU
((2))
4
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-10-011, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19)
WAC 220-415-040Elk area descriptions.
The following areas are defined as elk areas:
Elk Area No. 1008 West Wenaha (Columbia County): That part of GMU 169 west of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork of Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and west of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.
Elk Area No. 1009 East Wenaha (Columbia, Garfield, Asotin counties): That portion of GMU 169 east of USFS trail 3112 from Tepee Camp (east fork Butte Creek) to Butte Creek, and east of Butte Creek to the Washington-Oregon state line.
Elk Area No. 1010 (Columbia County): GMU 162 excluding National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area.
((Elk Area No. 1011 (Columbia County): That part of GMU 162 east of the North Touchet Road, excluding National Forest land.
Elk Area No. 1012 (Columbia County): That part of GMU 162 west of the North Touchet Road, excluding National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area.))
Elk Area No. 1013 (Asotin County): GMU 172, excluding National Forest lands and the 4-O Ranch Wildlife Area.
Elk Area No. 1015 Turnbull (Spokane County): Located in GMU 130, designated areas within the boundaries of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.
Elk Area No. 1016 (Columbia County): GMU-162 Dayton, excluding the Rainwater Wildlife Area.
Elk Area No. 1040 (Asotin County): That area within GMU 172 designated as the WDFW-owned lands managed as the 4-O Ranch Wildlife Area.
Elk Area No. 1075 (Asotin County): Private land (excluding WDFW lands) within GMU 175 within the following area: From the intersection of the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd and Campbell Grade Rd, continuing south until the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd crosses the South Fork of Asotin Creek. South along the South Fork of Asotin Creek until it intersects with the USFS property line, due south along the USFS boundary until it reaches the Cloverland Rd. NE along the Cloverland Rd to the intersection of the Parsons Rd (Back Rd), north along the Parsons Rd (Back Rd) to Campbell Grade Rd, west on Campbell Grade Rd to the intersection with South Fork Asotin Creek Rd and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 1081 (Asotin County): All of GMU 181 Couse, including the portion of GMU 172 starting at the intersection of Mill Road and Highway 129 in Anatone, south along Hwy 129 to Smyth Rd, west and then north on Smyth Rd to the intersection of E Mountain Rd, west along E Mountain Rd to the intersection of W Mountain Rd, north along W Mountain Rd to Mill Road, east on Mill Rd to the starting point.
((Elk Area No. 1082 George Creek (Asotin County): That portion of GMU 181 owned by WDFW and designated as the George Creek Wildlife Unit of the Asotin Creek Wildlife Area.))
Elk Area No. 2032 Malaga (Kittitas and Chelan counties): Beginning at the mouth of Davies Canyon on the Columbia River; west along Davies Canyon to the cliffs above (north of) the North Fork Tarpiscan Creek; west and north along the cliffs to the Bonneville Power Line; southwest along the power line to the North Fork Tarpiscan Road in Section 9, Township 20N, Range 21E; north and west along North Fork Tarpiscan Road to Colockum Pass Road (Section 9, Township 20N, Range 21E); south and west on Colockum Pass Road to section line between Sections 8 & 9; north along the section line between Sections 8 and 9 as well as Sections 4 & 5 (T20N, R21E) & Sections 32 & 33 (T21N, R21E) to Moses Carr Road; west and north on Moses Carr Road to Jump Off Road; south and west on Jump Off Road to Shaller Road; north and west on Shaller Road to Upper Basin Loop Road; north and west on Upper Basin Loop Road to Wheeler Ridge Road; north on Wheeler Ridge Road to the Basin Loop Road (pavement) in Section 10 (T21N, R20E); north on Basin Loop Road to Wenatchee Heights Road; west on Wenatchee Heights Road to Squilchuck Road; south on Squilchuck Road to Beehive Road (USFS Rd 9712); northwest on Beehive Road to USFS Rd 7100 near Beehive Reservoir; north and west on USFS Rd 7100 to Peavine Canyon Road (USFS Rd 7101); north and east on Peavine Canyon Road to Number Two Canyon Road; north on Number Two Canyon Road to Crawford Street in Wenatchee; east on Crawford Street to the Columbia River; south and east along the Columbia River to Davies Canyon and point of beginning. (Naneum Green Dot, Washington Gazetteer, Wenatchee National Forest)
Elk Area No. 2033 Peshastin (Chelan County): Starting at the Division St bridge over the Wenatchee River in the town of Cashmere; S on Aplets Way then Division St to Pioneer St; W on Pioneer St to Mission Creek Rd; S on Mission Creek Rd to Binder Rd; W on Binder Rd to Mission Creek Rd; S on Mission Creek Rd to Tripp Canyon Rd; W on Tripp Canyon Rd to where Tripp Canyon Rd stops following Tripp Creek; W on Tripp Creek to its headwaters; W up the drainage, about 1000 feet, to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 7200-160; W on USFS Rd 7200-160 to Camas Creek Rd (USFS Rd 7200); W on Camas Creek Rd (USFS 7200 Rd) (excluding Camas Land firearm closure*) to US Hwy 97; N on US Hwy 97 to Mountain Home Rd (USFS 7300 Rd); N on Mountain Home Rd to the Wenatchee River in the town of Leavenworth; S on the Wenatchee River to the Division St bridge in Cashmere and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 2051 Tronsen (Chelan County): All of GMU 251 except that portion described as follows: Beginning at the junction of Naneum Ridge Road (WDFW Rd 9) and Ingersol Road (WDFW Rd 1); north and east on Ingersol Road to Colockum Road (WDFW Rd 10); east on Colockum Road and Colockum Creek to the intersection of Colockum Creek and the Columbia River; south on the Columbia River to mouth of Tarpiscan Creek; west up Tarpiscan Creek and Tarpiscan Road (WDFW Rd 14) and North Fork Road (WDFW Rd 10.10) to the intersection of North Fork Road and Colockum Road; southwest on Colockum Road to Naneum Ridge Road; west on Naneum Ridge Road to Ingersol Road and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 3681 Ahtanum (Yakima County): That part of GMU 368 beginning at the power line crossing on Ahtanum Creek in T12N, R16E, Section 15; west up Ahtanum Creek to South Fork Ahtanum Creek; southwest up South Fork Ahtanum Creek to its junction with Reservation Creek; southwest up Reservation Creek and the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and Ahtanum Creek drainage; north along the crest of the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum Creek drainage to Darland Mountain; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 615 to US Forest Service Road 1020; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1020 to US Forest Service Road 613; northeast on US Forest Service Road 613 to US Forest Service Trail 1127; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road), southeast of the Jump Off Lookout Station; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road) to Highway 12; northeast on Highway 12 to the Naches River; southeast down the Naches River to Cowiche Creek; west up Cowiche Creek and South Fork Cowiche Creek to Summitview Avenue; northwest on Summitview Avenue to Cowiche Mill Road; west on Cowiche Mill Road to the power line in the northeast corner of T13N, R15E, SEC 13; southeast along the power line to Ahtanum Creek and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 3721 Corral Canyon (Benton and Yakima counties): That part of GMU 372 beginning at the Yakima River Bridge on SR 241 just north of Mabton; north along SR 241 to the Rattlesnake Ridge Road (mile post #19); east on Rattlesnake Ridge Road to the Hanford Reach National Monument's (HRNM) southwest corner boundary; east and south along the HRNM boundary to SR 225; south on SR 225 to the Yakima River Bridge in Benton City; west (upstream) along Yakima River to point of beginning (SR 241 Bridge).
Elk Area No. 3722 Blackrock (Benton and Yakima counties): That part of GMU 372 beginning at southern corner of the Yakima Training Center border on Columbia River, northwest of Priest Rapids Dam; southeast on southern shore of Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to Priest Rapids Dam; east along Columbia River to the Hanford Reach National Monument's (HRNM) western boundary; south along the HRNM boundary to the Rattlesnake Ridge Road; west on Rattlesnake Ridge Road to SR 241; south on SR 241 to the Yakima River Bridge just north of Mabton; west along Yakima River to SR 823 (Harrison Road) south of town of Pomona; east along SR 823 (Harrison Road) to SR 821; southeast on SR 821 to Firing Center Road at I-82; east on Firing Center Road to main gate of Yakima Training Center; south and east along Yakima Training Center boundary to southern corner of Yakima Training Center boundary on Columbia River and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 3911 Fairview (Kittitas County): Beginning at the intersection of the BPA Power Lines in T20N, R14E, Section 36 and Interstate 90; east along the power lines to Highway 903 (Salmon La Sac Road); northwest along Highway 903 to Pennsylvania Avenue; northeast along Pennsylvania Avenue to No. 6 Canyon Road; northeast along No. 6 Canyon Road to Cle Elum Ridge Road; north along Cle Elum Ridge Road to Carlson Canyon Road; northeast along Carlson Canyon Road to West Fork Teanaway River; east along West Fork Teanaway River to North Fork Teanaway River; north along North Fork Teanaway River to Teanaway Road; southeast on Teanaway Road to Ballard Hill Road; east on Ballard Hill Rd and Swauk Prairie Road to Hwy 970; northeast on Hwy 970 to Hwy 97; south on Hwy 97 to the power lines in T20N, R17E, Section 34; east on the power lines to Naneum Creek; south on Naneum Creek approximately 1/2 mile to power lines in T19N, R19E, Section 20; east along BPA power lines to Colockum Pass Road in T19N, R20E, Section 16; south on Colockum Pass Road to BPA power lines in T18N, R20E, Section 6; east and south along power lines to the Yakima Training Center boundary; south and west along the Yakima Training Center boundary to I-82; north on I-82 to Thrall Road; west on Thrall Road to Wilson Creek; south on Wilson Creek to Yakima River; north on Yakima River to gas pipeline crossing in T17N, R18E, Section 25; south and west on the gas pipeline to Umtanum Creek; west on Umtanum Creek to the Durr Road; north on the Durr Road to Umtanum Road; north on Umtanum Road to South Branch Canal; west on South Branch Canal to Bradshaw/Hanson Road; west on Bradshaw Road to the elk fence; north and west along the elk fence to power line crossing in T19N, R16E, Section 10; west along the power line (south branch) to Big Creek; north on Big Creek to Nelson Siding Road; west and north on Nelson Siding Road to I-90; east on I-90 to point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 3912 Old Naches (Yakima County): Starting at the elk fence and Roza Canal along the south boundary T14N, R19E, Section 8; following the elk fence to the bighorn sheep feeding site in T15N, R16E, Section 36; south on the feeding site access road to the Old Naches Highway; west and south on the Old Naches Highway to State Route 12 and the Naches River; down the Naches River to the Tieton River; up the Tieton River approximately 2 miles to the intersection of the metal footbridge and the elk fence at the south end of the bridge in T14N, R16E, Section 3; south along the elk fence to the top of the cliff/rimrock line; southwest along the top of the cliff/rimrock line to the irrigation canal in T14N, R16E, Section 9; southwest along the irrigation canal to the elk fence in T14N, R16E, Section 8; south along the elk fence to the township line between T12N, R15E and T12N, R16E; south along the township line to the South Fork Ahtanum Creek; downstream along the South Fork Ahtanum Creek and Ahtanum Creek to the Yakima River; upstream along the Yakima River to Roza Canal and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 4601 North Bend (King County): That portion of GMU 460 beginning at the interchange of State Route (SR) 18 and I-90; W on I-90 to SE 82nd St, Exit 22, at the town of Preston; N on SE 82nd Street to Preston Fall City Rd SE (Old SR 203); N on Preston Fall City Rd SE to SE Fall City Snoqualmie Rd (SR 202) at the town of Fall City; E on SE Fall City Snoqualmie Rd to the crossing of Tokul Creek; N and E up Tokul Creek to its crossing with Tokul Rd SE; S on SE Tokul Rd to SE 53rd Way; E on SE 53rd Way where it turns into 396th Dr SE then S on 396th Dr SE to SE Reinig Rd; E on SE Reinig Rd to 428th Ave SE; N on 428th Ave SE to where it turns into North Fork Rd SE; N and E on North Fork Rd SE to Ernie's Grove Rd; E on Ernie's Grove Rd to SE 70th St; N on SE 70th St to its ends at Fantastic Falls on the North Fork Snoqualmie River; SW down the North Fork Snoqualmie River to Fantastic Falls and the Mt Si Natural Resource Conservation Area boundary then S and E along the southern boundary of the Mt Si NRCA to the "School Bus" turnaround at SE 114th St; S on 480th Ave SE to SE 130th St; S and E on SE 130th St to its end; SSE overland from the end of SE 130th St, over the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, to the end of 486th Ave SE; S on 486th Ave SE to the intersection with SE Middle Fork Road; Due S, from said intersection, up Grouse Mountain toward its peak, to the logging road adjacent to Grouse Mountain Peak; S down the logging road to Grouse Ridge Access Rd; W on Grouse Ridge Access Road which becomes SE 146th St; W on SE 146th St to I-90 then east along I-90 to the W boundary of Olallie/Twin Falls State Park; then along the westerly and northerly boundaries of Olallie/Twin Falls/Iron Horse state parks to the boundary of the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area; W along the boundary of the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area to Cedar Falls Rd SE; N along the Cedar Falls Rd to SE 174th Way; W on SE 174th Way to SE 174th St; W on SE 174th St to SE 173rd St; W on SE 173rd St to SE 170th Pl; W on SE 170th Pl to SE 169th St; W on SE 169th St to 424th Ave SE; N on 424th Ave SE to SE 168th St; W on SE 168th St to 422 Ave SE; N on 422 Ave SE to 426th Way SE; S on 426th Way SE to SE 164th St; E on SE 164th St to Uplands Way SE; W on Uplands Way SE to the crossing with the Power Transmission Lines; W along the Power Transmission Lines to the Winery Rd; NW on the Winery Rd to SE 99th Rd; W and N on SE 99th Rd to the I-90 interchange, at Exit 27; SW on I-90 to the interchange with SR 18 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 4941 Skagit River (Skagit County): That portion of GMU 437 beginning at the intersection of State Route 9 and State Route 20; east on State Route 20 to Concrete-Sauk Valley Road; south on Concrete-Sauk Valley Road over The Dalles Bridge (Skagit River) to the intersection with the South Skagit Highway; west on South Skagit Highway to State Route 9; north on State Route 9 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5029 Toledo (Lewis and Cowlitz counties): Beginning at the Cowlitz River and State Highway 505 junction; east along the Cowlitz River to the Weyerhaeuser 1800 Road; south along Weyerhaeuser 1800 Road to Cedar Creek Road; east along Cedar Creek Road to Due Road; south on Due Road to Weyerhaeuser 1823 Road; south along Weyerhaeuser 1823 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1945 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1945 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road to the North Fork Toutle River; west along the North Fork Toutle River to the Toutle River; west on the Toutle River to the Cowlitz River; North along the Cowlitz River to the junction of State Highway 505 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5049 Ethel (Lewis County): That part of GMU 505 beginning at the intersection of Jackson Highway and Highway 12; south along Jackson Highway to Buckley Road; south on Buckley Road to Spencer Road; east on Spencer Road to Fuller Road; north on Fuller Road to Highway 12; east on Highway 12 to Stowell Road; north on Stowell Road to Gore Road; west on Gore Road to Larmon Road; west on Larmon Road to Highway 12; west on Highway 12 to Jackson Highway and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5050 Newaukum (Lewis County): That part of GMU 505 beginning at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 12; east on Highway 12 to Larmon Road; east on Larmon Road to Leonard Road; north on Leonard Road through the town of Onalaska to Deggler Road; north on Deggler Road to Middle Fork Road; east on Middle Fork Road to Beck Road; north on Beck Road to Centralia-Alpha Road; west on Centralia-Alpha Road to Logan Hill Road; south then west on Logan Hill Road to Jackson Highway; south on Jackson Highway to the Newaukum River; west along the Newaukum River to Interstate 5; south on Interstate 5 to Highway 12 and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5051 Green Mountain (Cowlitz County): Beginning at the junction of the Cowlitz River and the Toutle River; east along the Toutle River to the North Fork Toutle River; east along the North Fork Toutle River to the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1910 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1910 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 2410 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 2410 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4553 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4553 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4500 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4500 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4400 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4400 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4100 Road; east along the Weyerhaeuser 4100 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4730 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4730 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4732 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4732 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4790 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4790 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1390 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1390 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1600 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 1600 Road to the Weyerhaeuser Logging Railroad Tracks at Headquarters; west along the Weyerhaeuser Logging Railroad Track to Ostrander Creek; west along Ostrander Creek to the Cowlitz River; north along the Cowlitz River to the Toutle River and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5052 Mossyrock (Lewis County): Beginning at the intersection of Winston Creek Road and State Highway 12; east on State Highway 12 to the Cowlitz River; east on the Cowlitz River to Riffe Lake; southeast along the south shore of Riffe Lake to Swofford Pond outlet creek; south on Swofford Pond outlet creek to Green Mountain Road; west on Green Mountain Road to Perkins Road; west on Perkins Road to Longbell Road; south on Longbell Road to Winston Creek Road; north on Winston Creek Road to State Highway 12 and the point of beginning. (All lands owned and managed by the Cowlitz Wildlife Area are excluded from this Elk Area.)
Elk Area No. 5053 Randle (Lewis County): Beginning at the town of Randle and the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and State Route 131 (Forest Service 23 and 25 roads); south on State Route 131 to Forest Service 25 Road; south on Forest Service 25 Road to the Cispus River; west along the Cispus River to the Champion 300 line bridge; south and west on the Champion 300 line to the Champion Haul Road; north along the Champion Haul Road to Kosmos Road; north on Kosmos Road to U.S. Highway 12; east on U.S. Highway 12 to Randle and point of beginning. (All lands owned and managed by the Cowlitz Wildlife Area are excluded from this Elk Area.)
Elk Area No. 5054 Boistfort (Lewis County): Beginning at the town of Vader; west along State Highway 506 to the Wildwood Road; north along the Wildwood Road to the Abernathy 500 line gate (Section 20, T11N, R3W, Willamette Meridian); northwest along the 500, 540, and 560 lines to the Weyerhaeuser 813 line; northwest along the 813, 812, 5000J, 5000 and 4000 lines to the Pe Ell/McDonald Road (Section 15, T12N, R4W); west along the Pe Ell/McDonald Road to the Lost Valley Road; northeast along the Lost Valley Road to the Boistfort Road; north along the Boistfort Road to the King Road; east along the King Road to the town of Winlock and State Highway 603; south along Highway 505 to Interstate 5; south along Interstate 5 to State Hwy 506; west along State Hwy 506 to the town of Vader and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5056 Grays River Valley (Wahkiakum County): That area in GMU 506 on or within 1.5 miles of agricultural land in the Grays River Valley and Eden Valley within the following sections: T11N, R08W, Section 36; T11N, R07W, Sections 31, 32, 33; T10N, R7W, Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32; T10N, R8W, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36; T09N, R08W, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15; T09N, R07W, Sections 5, 6, 7, 8.
Elk Area No. 5057 Carlton (Lewis County): That part of 513 (South Rainier) lying east of Highway 123 and north of Highway 12.
Elk Area No. 5058 West Goat Rocks (Lewis County): Goat Rocks Wilderness west of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Elk Area No. 5059 Mt. Adams Wilderness (Skamania and Yakima counties): The Mt. Adams Wilderness.
Elk Area No. 5060 Merwin (Cowlitz County): Begin at the State Route 503 and the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 junction; north and west on the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 to Day Place Road; west on Day Place Road to Dubois Road; south on Dubois Road to State Route 503; east on State Route 503 to the State Route 503 and the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 junction and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5061 Wildwood (Lewis County): Beginning at the junction of the Pacific West Timber (PWT) 600 Road and the Wildwood Road (SE1/4 S29 T11N R3W); southwest on the 600 Road to the 800 Road (NW1/4 S36 T11N R4W); southwest on the 800 Road to the 850 Road (SW1/4 S3 T10N R4W); northwest on the 850 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road (S20 T11N R4W); north on the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road (S17 T11N R4W); east on the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 5822 Road (NW1/4 S16 T11N R4W); east on the Weyerhaeuser 5822 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 5820 Road (NW1/4 S10 T11N R4W); southeast on the Weyerhaeuser 5820 Road to the PWT 574 Road (SE1/4 S10 T11N R4W); south on the PWT 574 Road to the 570 Road (NW1/4 S14 T11N R4W); south on the 570 Road to the 500 Road (NW1/4 S14 T11N R4W); northeast on the 500 Road to the 560 Road (SW1/4 S12 T11N R4W); east on the 560 Road to the 540 Road (SE1/4 S12 T11N R4W); east and south on the 540 Road to the 500 Road (SE1/4 S18 T11N R3W); east on the PWT 500 Road to the Wildwood Road (N1/2 S20 T11N R3W); south on the Wildwood Road to the point of beginning, the PWT 600 Road junction (SE1/4 S29 T11N R3W).
Elk Area No. 5062 Trout Lake (Klickitat County): Those portions of GMU 578 (West Klickitat) beginning at the intersection of SR 141 and Sunnyside Road; north on Sunnyside Road to Mount Adams Recreational Area Road; (including agricultural land on the Trout Lake Valley floor north of Sunnyside Road within T06N R10E in Sections 13 and 14); south on Mount Adams Recreational Area Road to the intersection of SR 141 and south on SR 141 and Sunnyside Road to the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5063 Pumice Plain (Cowlitz and Skamania counties): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the confluence of the N. Fork Toutle River and Castle Creek; East along the N. Fork Toutle River to USFS trail 207; south along USFS trail 207 to USFS trail 216E; southwest along USFS trail 216E to USFS trail 216; west along USGS trail 216 to USGS 216G; northwest along USFS trail 216G to USGS trail 221; north along USFS 221 to Castle Creek; northwest along Castle Creek to N. Fork Toutle River and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5064 Upper Smith Creek (Skamania County): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 225 (Smith Creek Trail) junction; south on Trail 225 to Ape Canyon Creek; south and west up Ape Canyon Creek to U.S. Forest Service Trail 216 (Loowit Trail); north on Trail 216 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 216D (Abraham Trail); north on Trail 216D to U.S. Forest Service Trail 207 (Truman Trail); north and east on Trail 207 to U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99; north and east on U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 to the junction of U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 225 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5065 Mount Whittier (Skamania County): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 (Boundary Trail) and U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 (Whittier Ridge Trail) junction; west on the U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail); north on U.S. Forest Service Trail 230 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 211 (Lakes Trail); east on Trail 211 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 214; south on U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 to the junction of U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5066 Norway Pass (Lewis and Skamania counties): That part of GMU 524 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Trail 211 (Lakes Trail) and USFS Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail) junction; NE to Minnie Peak; W to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; N along the USFS property boundary to the Green River; E up the Green River to the USFS Rd 2612; E on the USFS Rd 2612 to USFS Rd 26; S on USFS Rd 26 to USFS Trail 1 (Boundary Trail); W on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Trail 214 (Whittier Trail); N on USFS Trail 214 to USFS Trail 211 (Lakes Trail); W on USFS Trail 211 to the USFS Trail 211, Trail 230 junction and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5090 JBH (Wahkiakum County): The mainland portion of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, as administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as described: Beginning at the junction of State Route 4 and Steamboat Island Slough Road, northwest on Steamboat Island Slough Road to Brooks Slough Road, east on Brooks Slough Road to State Route 4, south on State Route 4 to Steamboat Slough Road and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5099 Mudflow (Cowlitz County): That part of GMU 522 beginning on the North Fork Toutle River at the mouth of Hoffstadt Creek; SE up the North Fork Toutle River to Deer Creek; SE up Deer Creek to Rd 3020; NW along 3020 to Rd 3000; E along Rd 3000 to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 216G; SE along USFS Trail 216G to USFS Trail 221 (Castle Lake Trail); N on USFS Trail 221 to Castle Creek; N along Castle Creek to the confluence with the North Fork Toutle River; W down the North Fork Toutle River to the North Fork Toutle River, Coldwater Creek confluence; North from the North Fork Toutle River, Coldwater Creek confluence on unnamed ridgeline, to Castle Lake viewpoint on SR 504; W on SR 504 to Hoffstadt Creek Bridge on Hoffstadt Creek; S and W down Hoffstadt Creek to the North Fork Toutle River and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6010 Mallis (Pacific County): That part of GMUs 506, 672, and 673 within one and one-half mile either side of SR 6 between the east end of Elk Prairie Rd and the Mallis Landing Rd, and all lands within a half mile of Elk Creek Rd bounded on the south by Monohon Landing Rd.
Elk Area No. 6011 Centralia Mine (Lewis County): That portion of GMU 667 within Centralia Mine property boundary.
Elk Area No. 6013 (Pierce County): That part of GMU 652 beginning at the intersection of Highway 167 and Highway 410; north on Highway 167 to Highway 18; east on Highway 18 to Highway 164; southeasterly on Highway 164 to intersection with power transmission line in T20 R6 Section 18. West along power transmission line to intersection with 226th Ave E. South on 226th Ave East to intersection with 40th St E, east on 40th St E to 230th Ave E, South on 230th Ave E to Radke Road. Southwest on Radke to Barkubine Road, South on Barkubine Road to Connells Prairie; West on Connells Prairie Rd to 214th Ave E, South on 214th Ave E to Highway 410; westerly on Highway 410 to Highway 167 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6014 (Pierce County): Starting at Highway 164 intersection with power transmission line in T20 R6 Section 18; W along power transmission line to intersection with 226th Ave E; S on 226th Ave E to intersection with 40th St E; E on 40th St E to 230th Ave E; S on 230th Ave E to Radke Rd; SW on Radke to Barkubine Rd; S on Barkubine Rd to Connells Prairie; W on Connells Prairie Rd to 214th Ave E; S on 214th Ave E to South Prairie Rd; SE on South Prairie Rd to Highway 162; E on Hwy 162 to Hwy 165; S on Hwy 165 to the power transmission lines at T19 R6 Section 21, NE along the power transmission lines to the White River, N along the White River to the power transmission lines at T19 R7E; NE on power transmission lines to intersection with Hwy 410 West on SR 410 to Hwy 164; NW on Hwy 164 to starting point.
Elk Area No. 6054 Puyallup River (Pierce County): That portion of GMU 654 beginning at the intersection of Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary and the Nisqually River; W down the Nisqually River to the mouth of the Mashel River; E and SE along the Mashel River to its headwaters; SE from the Mashel River headwaters to the Mashel River-Puyallup River watershed divide ridge; SE along the Mashel River-Puyallup River watershed divide ridge to a point due west of the headwaters of Big Creek; NE along Big Creek to its confluence with Deer Creek; N along Deer Creek to its confluence with the Puyallup River; SE up the Puyallup River to Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary; S on Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary to the Nisqually River and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6061 Twin Satsop Farms (Mason County): That portion of GMU 651 starting at the junction of the Deckerville Road and the Brady-Matlock Road; southwest to the junction with the West Boundary Road; north on West Boundary Road to the Deckerville Road; east on the Deckerville Road to the junction of Brady-Matlock Road and point of beginning. In addition, the area within a circle with a radius of two miles centered on the junction of State Route 108 and the Eich Road.
Elk Area No. 6064 Quinault Valley (Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties): That portion of GMU 638 (Quinault) within the Quinault River watershed east of Gatton Creek and Lake Quinault excluding US Forest Service (USFS) Colonel Bob Wilderness Area beginning at the mouth of the Quinault River; NE on the Olympic National Park boundary, which is along the Quinault River, to the intersection with USFS Colonel Bob Wilderness Area; then SW along the Colonel Bob Wilderness Area Western boundary to its intersection with Haas Creek; then downstream along Haas Creek to its intersection with USFS Olympic National Forest boundary; then SW along USFS boundary to the Lake Quinault shoreline; then N along the East shore of Lake Quinault to the mouth of Quinault River and the point of the beginning.
Elk Area No. 6069 Hanaford (Lewis and Thurston counties): That part of GMU 667 (Skookumchuck) beginning at the intersection of Salzer Valley Rd and S Pearl St (Centralia); N on S Pearl St to N Pearl St; N on N Pearl St to State Hwy 507; W and N on State Hwy 507 to Skookumchuck Rd; E on Skookumchuck Rd to the first bridge over the Skookumchuck River; E along the Skookumchuck River to the Skookumchuck Rd bridge; E on Skookumchuck Rd to the steel tower power line; SW along the power line to Big Hanaford Rd; E and S along Big Hanaford Rd to the intersection with the main stem of Hanaford Creek; SE along Hanaford Creek to the range line between Range 1W and Range 1E of Township 14N; S on the range line between Range 1W and Range 1E of Township 14N to Mitchell Creek; SW on Mitchell Creek to the North Fork of the Newaukum River; SW on the North Fork of the Newaukum River to North Fork Rd; W on North Fork Rd to Centralia-Alpha Rd; W on Centralia-Alpha Rd to Salzer Valley Rd and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6071 Dungeness (Clallam County): Portions of GMUs 621 (Olympic) and 624 (Coyle) beginning at the mouth of the Dungeness River; east and south along the coast of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of Dean Creek on Sequim Bay; south and west up Dean Creek to the power transmission line; west on the power transmission line to the Dungeness River; north down the Dungeness River to its mouth and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6612 Forks (Clallam County): That part of GMUs 607 and 612 excluding the city of Forks and Bogachiel state park; starting at the confluence of Calawah River and the Bogachiel River; upstream on the Bogachiel River to the Hwy 101 Bridge north along Hwy 101 to Sportsman Club Rd; E on Sportsman Club Rd to DNR FR-F-1000; E on DNR FR-F-1000 to DNR FR-F-1200; N on DNR FR-F-1200 to its end; from the end of DNR FR-F-1200 N approximately 500' to Elk Creek; down Elk Creek to its confluence with the Calawah River; down the Calawah River to its confluence with the Bogachiel River.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-20-078, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19)
WAC 220-415-0502018-2020 Elk general seasons and definitions.
It is unlawful to fail to comply with bag, possession, and season limits described below. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big gamePenalty.
Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the license year, except where otherwise permitted by department rule. Any combination of seasons, tags, and permits set by the department will not exceed a maximum of two (2) elk per hunter during the license year.
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.
Branch: A branch is defined as any projection off the main antler beam that is at least one inch long, measured on the longest side, and longer than it is wide.
Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Bull elk taken in spike-only game management units (GMUs) must have at least one antler with no branches originating more than 4 inches above where the antler attaches to the skull.
Spike-only GMUs: 145-154, 162-186, 249, and 336-368.
True Spike - Bull Antler Restrictions: Neither antler of bull elk taken in GMUs 251, and 328-335 can have branching originating more than 4 inches above where the antlers attach to the skull. Under the true-spike restriction, taking an elk that has two points on one side or antler points within one inch of the definitions regarding length of point, or point of origination, is an infraction under RCW 77.15.160. All other types of violations of the true-spike restriction are subject to current penalties and assessments under RCW 77.15.410 and 77.15.420.
True-spike GMUs: 251, 328-335.
3-point Antler Restrictions: Legal bull elk must have at least 3 antler points on one side. 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 448, 454, 564, 652 for archers, 666, 684, and Elk Area 4941.
Permit-only Units: The following GMUs are closed to elk hunting during general elk seasons: 157, 371, 418, 485, 522, 556, 621, 636, and 653.
GMUs Closed to Elk Hunting: 437 (except for Elk Area 4941) and 490.
Areas with Special Restrictions: There are modern firearm restrictions in GMU 334 and portions of GMU 660. GMU 554 is open only for early archery and muzzleloader seasons. Elk Area 6064 in GMU 638 (Quinault) is open to master hunters only.
Elk Tag Areas
Eastern Washington: All 100, 200, and 300 GMUs.
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.
WA - Western Washington Archery Tag
WF - Western Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag
WM - Western Washington Muzzleloader Tag
Modern Firearm General Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.
Tag Required: A valid modern firearm elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: May use modern firearm, bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.
Hunt Area
Elk Tag Area
Game Management Units (GMUs)
2018
Dates
2019
Dates
2020
Dates
Legal Elk
Eastern
Washington
EF
101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 204
Oct. 27 - Nov. 4
Oct. 26 - Nov. 3
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Any bull
 
 
145 through 154, 162 through 169, 172 (except Elk Area 1040), 175 through 186, 249, 336 through 368
Oct. 27 - Nov. 4
Oct. 26 - Nov. 3
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Spike bull
 
 
251, 328, 329, 334, 335
Oct. 27 - Nov. 4
Oct. 26 - Nov. 3
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
True spike bull
 
 
Elk Area 3722*
Sept. 8-23
Sept. 7-22
Sept. 12-27
Antlerless only
 
 
124 through 142, 372, 382, 388
Oct. 27 - Nov. 4
Oct. 26 - Nov. 3
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Any elk
 
 
203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381
Oct. 27 - Nov. 15
Oct. 26 - Nov. 15
Oct. 31 - Nov. 15
Any elk
 
 
Master Hunters Only: ((371,)) Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2019
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2020
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2021
Antlerless only
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
 
 
Aug. 1 - Oct. 15
Antlerless only
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 127, 130
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
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.
Western
Washington
WF
460, 466, 503, 505 through 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except master hunters only in Elk Area 6064 portion of GMU 638), 642 through 651, 652 (except for Elk Area 6014), 654 ((through)), 658, 660, 667 through 684.
Nov. 3-14
Nov. 2-13
Nov. 7-18
3 pt. min.
 
 
501, 504, 663, Elk Area 6014
Nov. 3-14
Nov. 2-13
Nov. 7-18
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
407, 448, 564, 666
Nov. 3-14
Nov. 2-13
Nov. 7-18
Any elk
 
 
454
Nov. 3-14
Nov. 2-13
Nov. 7-18
Any bull
Archery General Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.
Tag Required: A valid archery elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: Bow and arrow only, as defined under WAC 220-414-070.
Special Notes: Archery tag holders can hunt only during archery seasons and must hunt with archery equipment (WAC 220-414-070). 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)
2018
Dates
2019
Dates
2020
Dates
Legal Elk
Early Archery General Elk Seasons
Eastern
Washington
EA
101 through 142, 204, 243, 247, 249, 250, 373, 379, 381, 388
Sept. 8-20
Sept. 7-19
Sept. 12-24
Any elk
 
 
162, 166, 169, 172 (except Elk Area 1040), 175, 186, 336, 340, 352, 356, 364
Sept. 8-20
Sept. 7-19
Sept. 12-24
Spike bull
 
 
328, 329, 336, 340, 352, 356, 364
Sept. 15-20
Sept. 14-19
 
Antlerless
 
 
328, 329
Sept. 8-20
Sept. 7-19
Sept. 12-24
True spike bull
 
 
334, 335
Sept. 8-20
Sept. 7-19
Sept. 12-24
True spike bull or antlerless
 
 
145, 149, 154, Elk Area 1010, Elk Area 1013, 163, 178, 181
Sept. 8-20
Sept. 7-19
Sept. 12-24
Spike bull or antlerless
Western
Washington
WA
407, 448, 454, 564, 666, 684, Elk Area 6014
Sept. 8-20
Sept. 7-19
Sept. 12-24
Any elk
 
 
501 through 505, 520, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, Elk Area 6061, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 654, 660, 663, 667 through 673, 681, 699
Sept. 8-20
Sept. 7-19
Sept. 12-24
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except Master Hunters only in Elk Area 6064), 642 through 651, 658
Sept. 8-20
Sept. 7-19
Sept. 12-24
3 pt. min.
Late Archery General Elk Seasons
Eastern
Washington
EA
101, 105, 108, 117, 121, 204
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Any bull
 
 
124, 127, 373, 388
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Any elk
 
 
178
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Antlerless only
 
 
Elk Area 1010, 163
Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, 2019
Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, 2020
Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, 2021
Antlerless only
 
 
203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 379, 381. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Oct. 27 - Nov. 15
Oct. 26 - Nov. 15
Oct. 31 - Nov. 15
Any elk
 
 
Master Hunters Only: ((371,)) Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2019
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2020
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2021
Antlerless only
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
 
 
Aug. 1 - Oct. 15
Antlerless only
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 127, 130
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Antlerless only
 
 
328, 334, 335
Nov. 21 - Dec. 8
Nov. 27 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
True spike bull or antlerless
 
 
336, 342, 346, 352, 364, Elk Area 3681
Nov. 21 - Dec. 8
Nov. 27 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Spike bull or antlerless
Western
Washington
WA
Elk Area 4601, 503, 505, 506, 530, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 663, 667, 672, 681, and 699. Master hunters only in Elk Area 6064 portion of GMU 638
Nov. 21 - Dec. 15
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
407
Nov. 21 - Jan 20, 2019
Nov. 27 - Jan 20, 2020
Nov. 25 - Jan 20, 2021
Any elk
 
 
448, 454, 564, 666, Elk Area 6014
Nov. 21 - Dec. 15
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Any elk
 
 
603, 612, 615, 638 (except for Elk Area 6064), 648
Nov. 21 - Dec. 15
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
3 pt. min.
 
 
*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.
Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.
Tag Required: A valid muzzleloader elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: Muzzleloader, as defined under WAC 220-414-060, or bow and arrow, as defined under WAC 220-414-070.
Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during the muzzleloader seasons. 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)
2018
Dates
2019
Dates
2020
Dates
Legal Elk
Early Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
Eastern
Washington
EM
101 through 121, 204, 247
Oct. 6-12
Oct. 5-11
Oct. 3-9
Any bull
 
 
124 through 142, 245, 250
Oct. 6-12
Oct. 5-11
Oct. 3-9
Any elk
 
 
145, 149, 154, 162, 163, 166, 172 (except Elk Area 1040), 175, 178, 181, 336 through 342, 352 through 368
Oct. 6-12
Oct. 5-11
Oct. 3-9
Spike bull
 
 
328, 329, 334, 335, Elk Area 2051
Oct. 6-12
Oct. 5-11
Oct. 3-9
True spike bull
Western
Washington
WM
407, 448, 454, 564, 666, 684
Oct. 6-12
Oct. 5-11
Oct. 3-9
Any elk
 
 
460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 602, 603, 607, 612, 615, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except for Elk Area 6064), 642, 648, 660, 672, 673, 681
Oct. 6-12
Oct. 5-11
Oct. 3-9
3 pt. min.
 
 
501, 503, 504, 505, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), Elk Area 6014, 654, 663, 667, Elk Area 4601
Oct. 6-12
Oct. 5-11
Oct. 3-9
3 pt. min. or antlerless
Late Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
Eastern
Washington
EM
130 through 142
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Any elk
 
 
203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Oct. 27 - Nov. 15
Oct. 26 - Nov. 15
Oct. 31 - Nov. 15
Any elk
 
 
Master Hunters Only: ((371,)) Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2019
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2020
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2021
Antlerless only
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
 
 
Aug. 1 - Oct. 15
Antlerless only
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 127, 130
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Antlerless only
Western
Washington
WM
407
Nov. 21 - Jan. 20, 2019
Nov. 27 - Jan. 20, 2020
Nov. 25 - Jan. 20, 2021
Any elk
501, 503, 504, 505, ((578,)) 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 667
Nov. 21 - Dec. 8
Nov. 27 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
578
 
 
Nov. 25-30
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
578
 
 
Dec. 1-8
3 pt. min.
 
 
448, 454, 564, 666, 684, Elk Area 6014
Nov. 21 - Dec. 15
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Any elk
 
 
568, 574
Nov. 21-30
Nov. 27-30
Nov. 25-30
3 pt. min.
 
 
601, 618, 651, 658
Nov. 21 - Dec. 15
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
3 pt. min.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-20-078, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19)
WAC 220-415-060((2019))2020 Elk special permits.
It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big gamePenalty.
Special Elk Permit Hunting Seasons (Open to Permit Holders Only)
Hunters must purchase an elk hunting license prior to purchasing a permit application. Hunters may only apply for permits consistent with the tag required for the hunt choice; however, Multiple Season Permit holders may apply for Eastern or Western Washington archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm permit hunts. Applicants must have purchased the proper tag for these hunts. The elk tag prefixes required to apply for each hunt are shown in the following table. Hunters drawn for a special permit hunt must comply with weapon restrictions, dates, and other conditions listed for the hunt. Hunters drawn for a special permit designated "Any tag" under the "Weapon/Tag" restriction must use equipment consistent with the requirements of their transport tag and license.
Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one elk hunt category. Any combination of seasons, tags, and permits set by the department will not exceed a maximum of two (2) elk per hunter during the license year.
Quality
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
EA, EF, EM
Any
((Sept. 29 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 16 - Dec. 5))
Oct. 3-12 and Nov. 14 - Dec. 3
Any bull
Elk Area 1015
1
Prescott
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 149
2
Blue Creek
EF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
GMU 154
1
Blue Creek
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 154
((10))
9
Watershed
EA, EF, EM
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
3 pt. min.
GMU 157
((40))
25
Dayton
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 162
((6))
3
Ten Ten
EF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
Elk Area 1010, GMU 163
1
Ten Ten
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
Elk Area 1010, GMU 163
((2))
1
Tucannon
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 166
((13))
6
Wenaha West
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
((6))
5
Wenaha East
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
((6))
5
Mountain View
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 172, EXCEPT Elk Area 1040
((11))
5
Ten Forty
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
Elk Area 1040
2
Lick Creek
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 175
2
Peola
EF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Peola
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
2
Couse
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 181
((4))
3
Mission
EF
Any
((Sept. 21-29))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 251
4
Colockum
EF
Any
((Sept. 23-27))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
1
Colockum
EF
Any
Oct. 21 - Nov. 3
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
24
Teanaway
EF
Any
((Sept. 23-27))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 335
2
Peaches Ridge
EF
Any
((Sept. 23-27))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
((3))
2
Observatory
EF
Any
((Sept. 23-27))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
((3))
2
Little Naches
EF
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMU 346
((4))
3
Goose Prairie
EF
Any
((Sept. 23-27))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
((3))
2
Bethel
EF
Any
((Sept. 23-27))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 360
((3))
2
Rimrock
EF
Any
((Sept. 23-27))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 364
((3))
2
Cowiche
EF
Any
((Sept. 23-27))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 2
Any bull
GMU 368
((3))
2
Nooksack
WF
Any
((Oct. 5-31 and Dec. 16-31))
Oct. 3-29 and Dec. 14-29
Any bull
GMU 418
12 (TBD)
Green River
WF, WA, WM
Any
((Nov. 2-8))
Oct. 24-30 (TBD)
Any bull
GMU 485
10 (TBD)
Wahkiakum
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
GMUs 506, 530
1
South Rainier
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
GMUs 510, 513
1
Packwood
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
GMU 516
1
Winston
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
GMU 520
1
Coweeman
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
GMU 550
1
Toutle
WF
Any
((Sept. 23-27 and Nov. 2-13))
Sept. 21-25 and Nov. 7-18
Any bull
GMU 556
2
Toutle
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Any bull
GMU 556
((44))
29
Lewis River
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
GMU 560
2
Siouxon
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
GMU 572
2
Carlton
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
Elk Area 5057
5
West Goat Rocks
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
Elk Area 5058
5
Upper Smith Creek
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
1
Mount Whittier
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mt. Adams
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))21-25
Any bull
Elk Area 5059
5
Mudflow
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))26-30
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615
4
Matheny
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))26-30
3 pt. min.
GMU 618
3
Quinault
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))26-30
3 pt. min.
GMU 638
5
Wynoochee
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))26-30
3 pt. min.
GMU 648
1
White River
WF
Any
Sept. ((23-27))26-30
Any bull
GMU 653
2
Prescott
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
GMU 149
1
Blue Creek
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
GMU 154
((6))
5
Dayton
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
GMU 162
((3))
1
Ten Ten
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
Elk Area 1010, GMU 163
((3))
2
Tucannon
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
GMU 166
((5))
2
Wenaha West
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
2
Wenaha East
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
((3))
2
Mountain View
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
GMU 172, EXCEPT Elk Area 1040
((9))
4
Ten Forty
EA
Any
Sept. ((9-22))9-20
Any bull
Elk Area 1040
2
Lick Creek
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
GMU 175
((3))
2
Peola
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
3
Couse
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
GMU 181
((3))
2
Colockum
EA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
17
Teanaway
EA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Any bull
GMU 335
2
Peaches Ridge
EA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
10
Observatory
EA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
20
Goose Prairie
EA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
7
Bethel
EA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Any bull
GMU 360
6
Rimrock
EA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Any bull
GMU 364
21
Cowiche
EA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Any bull
GMU 368
6
Nooksack
WA
Any
((Aug. 26 - Sept. 14 and Jan. 1-19, 2020))
Aug. 24 - Sept. 12 and Jan. 1-19, 2021
Any bull
GMU 418
7 (TBD)
Toutle
WA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24 and Dec. 1-15
Any bull
GMU 556
((30))
20
Upper Smith Creek
WA
Any
Sept. ((15-21))13-19
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
1
Norway Pass
WA
Any
Sept. ((7-13))5-11
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WA
Any
((Sept. 14-22 and Nov. 15-20))
Sept. 12-19 and Nov. 19-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WA
Any
Sept. ((1-22))1-24
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615
2
White River
WA
Any
((Sept. 14-25 and Dec. 1-15))
Sept. 12-24 and Nov. 28 - Dec. 13
Any bull
GMU 653
((19))
16
Prescott
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 149
1
Blue Creek
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 154
2
Dayton
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 162
((2))
1
Ten Ten
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
Elk Area 1010, GMU 163
1
Tucannon
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 166
((2))
1
Wenaha West
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
1
Wenaha East
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
2
Mountain View
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 172, EXCEPT Elk Area 1040
((5))
2
Ten Forty
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
Elk Area 1040
2
Lick Creek
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 175
1
Peola
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Couse
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 181
1
Mission
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMU 251
4
Colockum
EM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
6
Teanaway
EM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMU 335
2
Peaches Ridge
EM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
4
Observatory
EM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
6
Goose Prairie
EM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
2
Bethel
EM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMU 360
2
Rimrock
EM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMU 364
4
Cowiche
EM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMU 368
2
Nooksack
WM
Any
((Sept. 18-29 and Nov. 15-24, and Dec. 1-8))
Sept. 19-30 and Nov. 14-23, and Nov. 29 - Dec. 6
Any bull
GMU 418
7 (TBD)
Toutle
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Any bull
GMU 556
((19))
13
Mount Whittier
WM
Any
Sept. ((15-21))13-19
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WM
Any
Sept. ((15-21))13-19
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-15))3-13
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 4))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 2
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615
2
Bulls
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
EF
Any
Dec. ((11-16))8-13
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Ten Forty
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1040
2
Grande Ronde
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 186
1
Mission
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 251
4
Teanaway
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 335
5
Peaches Ridge
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
13
Observatory
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
16
Goose Prairie
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
8
Bethel
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 360
7
Rimrock
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 364
28
Cowiche
EF
Any
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMU 368
5
Alkali
EF
Any
((Oct. 14 - Nov. 1))
Oct. 12-30
Any bull
GMUs 334, 371
15
Skagit River
WF
Any
((Oct. 5 - Nov. 7))
Oct. 3 - Nov. 5
Any bull
Elk Area 4941
5 (TBD)
Upper Smith Creek
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
((2))
1
Mount Whittier
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
3
Olympic
WF
Any
((Oct. 19 - Nov. 13))
Nov. 1-18
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071
6
Skokomish
WF
Any
((Oct. 19 - Nov. 13))
Nov. 1-18
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
3
White River
WF
Any
((Oct. 19 - Nov. 13))
Oct. 17 - Nov. 11
Any bull
GMU 653
((37))
35
Turnbull
EA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Ten Forty
EA
Any
Sept. 1-8
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1040
2
Grande Ronde
EA
Any
Sept. 1-19
Any bull
GMU 186
1
Alkali
EA
Any
Sept. ((1-2))1-20
Any Elk
GMUs 334, 371
10
Skagit River
WA
Any
((Aug. 26 - Sept. 14 and Jan. 1-7, 2020))
Aug. 24 - Sept. 12 and Jan. 1-7, 2021
Any bull
Elk Area 4941
8 (TBD)
Upper Smith Creek
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
2
Mount Whittier
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
3
Lewis River
WA
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 8
3 pt. min.
GMU 560
5
Siouxon
WA
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 8
3 pt. min.
GMU 572
5
Olympic
WA
Any
Sept. ((1-22))1-24 and Dec. 1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT Elk Area 6071
3
Skokomish
WA
Any
Sept. ((1-22))1-24 and Dec. 1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
2
Turnbull
EM
Any
((Oct. 8-13))
Nov. 28 - Dec. 3
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Ten Forty
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1040
2
Grande Ronde
EM
Any
((Sept. 30 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 28 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 186
1
Alkali
EM
Any
((Sept. 23 - Oct. 13))
Sept. 21 - Oct. 11
Any bull
GMUs 334, 371
15
Skagit River
WM
Any
((Sept. 18-29 and Dec. 2-11 and Jan. 8-19, 2020))
Sept. 19-30 and Nov. 30 - Dec. 9 and Jan. 9-20, 2021
Any bull
Elk Area 4941
5 (TBD)
Upper Smith Creek
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
2
Mount Whittier
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
3
Yale
WM
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 15
3 pt. min.
GMU 554
15
Olympic
WM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 9
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071
2
Skokomish
WM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 9
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
1
White River
WM
Any
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 26 - Oct. 9
Any bull
GMU 653
7
Antlerless Elk
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
North Half
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 108
5
Aladdin
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 111
10
Selkirk
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 113
10
49 Degrees North
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 and Dec. 16-31))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
10
Huckleberry
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3 and Dec. 16-31))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 121
10
Turnbull
EF
Any
Nov. ((16-21))14-19
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Turnbull
EF
Any
Dec. ((11-16))8-13
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Mayview-Peola
EF
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-25
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
10
Mayview-Peola
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
20
Prescott
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
EF
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-25
Antlerless
GMU 154
5
Blue Creek
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 154
5
Marengo((-Dayton))
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 163
10
Mountain View
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
Elk Area 1013
40
((Ten Forty
EF
Any
Nov. 4-10
Antlerless
Elk Area 1040
5))
Couse
EF
Any
Oct. ((12-22))17-25
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
15
Couse
EF
Any
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 8))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 13
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
((40))
30
((George Creek
EF
Any
Oct. 12 - Nov. 19
Antlerless
Elk Area 1082
5))
Malaga
EF
Any
Sept. ((9-20))7-18
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
20
Malaga
EF
Any
Nov. ((4))3 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
55
Colockum
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
((100))
50
West Bar
EF
Any
((Oct. 26-29))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 3
Antlerless
GMU 330
5
West Bar
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 330
5
Teanaway
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 335
((30))
25
Taneum
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 336
((35))
25
Manastash
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 340
((30))
25
Umtanum
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 342
25
Little Naches
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 346
((35))
30
Nile
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 352
10
Bumping
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 356
((20))
15
Bethel
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 360
10
Rimrock
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 364
15
Cowiche
EF
Any
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 3))
Nov. 4-8
Antlerless
GMU 368
15
Alkali
EF
Any
((Oct. 14 - Nov. 1))
Oct. 12-30
Antlerless
GMU 371
((20))
25
North Bend
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
Elk Area 4601
5
Green River
WF, WA, WM
Any
((Nov. 2-8))
Oct. 24-30 (TBD)
Antlerless
GMU 485
10 (TBD)
Mossyrock
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 505
20
Willapa Hills
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 506
((25))
20
Winston
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 520
((25))
10
Margaret
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066)
5
Ryderwood
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 530
15
Coweeman
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 550
((15))
10
Toutle
WF
Any
Nov. 20-30
Antlerless
GMU 556
((15))
5
Lewis River
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 560
((25))
15
Washougal
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 568
((20))
10
Siouxon
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 572
((15))
10
Wind River
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 574
((25))
15
West Klickitat
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 578
((45))
30
((Upper Smith Creek
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Antlerless
Elk Area 5064
2
Mount Whittier
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Antlerless
Elk Area 5065
1))
Norway Pass
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Antlerless
Elk Area 5066
((5))
3
Mudflow
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
((5))
3
Mallis
WF
Any
Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Mallis
WF
Any
Jan. 1-20, ((2020))2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
20
Puyallup
WF
Any
((Dec. 28, 2019 - Jan. 15, 2020))
Jan. 1-20, 2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Puyallup
WF
Any
((Jan. 16 - Feb. 5, 2020))
Jan. 21 - Feb. 10, 2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Puyallup
WF
Any
((Feb. 6-23, 2020))
Feb. 11-28, 2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Hanaford
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
Elk Area 6069
5
Williams Creek
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 673
50
Long Beach
WF
Any
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 684
6
Turnbull
EA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
12
Malaga
EA
Any
((Sept. 1-7))
Aug. 30 - Sept. 5
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
20
Margaret
WA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24 and Dec. 1-15
Antlerless
GMU 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066)
5
Toutle
WA
Any
Sept. ((7-19))12-24 and Dec. 1-15
Antlerless
GMU 556
((15))
10
((Upper Smith Creek
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Antlerless
Elk Area 5064
2))
Norway Pass
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Antlerless
Elk Area 5066
3
Mudflow
WA
Any
((Sept. 7-13 and Nov. 15-20))
Sept. 5-11 and Nov. 19-23
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
((7))
5
Lewis River
WA
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Siouxon
WA
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 572
3
Wynoochee
WA
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 648
((110))
100
North Half
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 108
5
Aladdin
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 111
10
Selkirk
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 113
10
49 Degrees North
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
20
Huckleberry
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 121
10
Turnbull
EM
Any
((Oct. 8-13))
Nov. 28 - Dec. 3
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
8
Turnbull
EM
Any
((Nov. 30 - Dec. 5))
Dec. 15-20
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
8
Blue Creek
EM
Any
((Dec. 9, 2019 - Jan. 20, 2020))
Dec. 9, 2020 - Jan. 20, 2021
Antlerless
GMU 154
15
Mountain View
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
Elk Area 1013
20
Mayview-Peola
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
20
Couse
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
((20))
10
Couse
EM
Any
((Dec. 1, 2019 - Jan. 20, 2020))
Dec. 1, 2020 - Jan. 20, 2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081 and Elk Area 1075
35
((George Creek
EM
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 11 and Nov. 20 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Elk Area 1082
5))
Malaga
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
45
Colockum
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-11
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
((50))
35
West Bar
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-11
Antlerless
GMU 330
5
Teanaway
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-11
Antlerless
GMU 335
((10))
20
Taneum
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-11
Antlerless
GMU 336
((25))
20
Manastash
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-11
Antlerless
GMU 340
((25))
20
Umtanum
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-11
Antlerless
GMU 342
20
Nile
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-11
Antlerless
GMU 352
10
Bumping
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-11
Antlerless
GMU 356
10
Bethel
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-11
Antlerless
GMU 360
10
Cowiche
EM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-11
Antlerless
GMU 368
10
Alkali
EM
Any
((Sept. 23 - Oct. 13))
Sept. 21 - Oct. 11
Antlerless
GMU 371
((10))
20
Willapa Hills
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 506
15
Mudflow
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-15))3-13
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
4
Winston
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 520
((15))
5
Margaret
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066)
5
Ryderwood
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 550
((15))
10
Yale
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 554
((20))
10
Yale
WM
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 554
((15))
10
Toutle
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 556
((15))
10
Lewis River
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 560
((10))
5
Washougal
WM
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 568
((20))
10
Siouxon
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMU 572
5
Wind River
WM
Any
Nov. ((27))25 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 574
((30))
20
((Upper Smith Creek
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5064
2))
Mount Whittier
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5066
2
Mallis
WM
Any
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Mashel
WM
Any
((Dec. 28, 2019 - Jan. 11, 2020))
Jan. 1-15, 2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 6054
20
North River
WM
Any
Nov. ((17))19 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 658
20
Forks¥
WF, WM, WA
Any
Jan. 1-31, ((2020))2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 6612
20
Youth - Only youth hunters may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
EF
Youth
Nov. ((23-28))21-26
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Turnbull
EF
Youth
Nov. ((23-28))21-26
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Aladdin
EF
Youth
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 111
5
Selkirk
EF
Youth
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 113
5
49 Degrees North
EF
Youth
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
5
Mayview-Peola
EF
Youth
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
5
Blue Creek
EF
Youth
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 154
3
((Dayton
EF
Youth
Oct. 26 - Nov. 3
Antlerless
GMU 162
3))
TenTen
EF
Youth
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
Elk Area 1010
3
Ten Forty
EF
Youth
Oct. ((12-20))17-25
Antlerless
Elk Area 1040
((5))
3
Couse
EF
Youth
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
10
Malaga
EF
Youth
Nov. ((4-15))2-13
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
10
Colockum
EF
Youth
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329, 335
((25))
20
Yakima North
EF
Youth
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
((15))
10
Yakima Central
EF
Youth
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Yakima South
EF
Youth
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
5
Alkali
EF
Youth
Dec. 14, 2020 - Jan. 3, 2021
Antlerless
GMU 371
20
Colockum
EM
Youth
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329, 335
10
Yakima North
EM
Youth
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
10
Yakima Central
EM
Youth
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
10
Yakima South
EM
Youth
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
10
Alkali
EM
Youth
Nov. 21 - Dec. 13
Antlerless
GMU 371
10
North Bend
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
Elk Area 4601
5
Skagit River
WF, WM, WA
Youth
((Nov. 9 - Dec. 1 and Dec. 16-31))
Nov. 7-29 and Dec. 14-29
Antlerless
Elk Area 4941
5 (TBD)
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Nov. 21-30
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
5
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Youth
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 and Nov. 25-30))
Oct. 24 - Nov. 1
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
5
Coweeman
WF
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 550
((15))
10
Toutle
WF
Youth
Nov. 20-30
Antlerless
GMU 556
((20))
10
Lewis River
WF
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Wind River
WF
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
WF
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 578
((15))
10
Region 5
WF, WM((, WA))
Youth with mentor
((Aug. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
10HC
Peninsula
WF
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
4
Clearwater
WF
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 615
5
Matheny
WF
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 618
5
Wynoochee
WF
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 648
10
North River
WF
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 658
5
Williams Creek
WF
Youth
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 673
10
Mallis
WF
Youth
((Dec. 16, 2019 - Jan. 20, 2020))
Dec. 16, 2020 - Jan. 20, 2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Peninsula
WA
Youth
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
2
Peninsula
WM
Youth
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
2
Forks¥
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 6612
10
Region 6
WF
Youth with mentor
((Aug. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 6
((5HC))
7HC
65+ Senior - Only hunters 65 and older may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Northeast
EF
65+
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMUs 113, 117
10
Prescott
EF
65+
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 149
3
Blue Creek
EF
65+
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 154
1
((Dayton
EF
65+
Oct. 26 - Nov. 3
Antlerless
GMU 163
1))
Marengo
EF
65+
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 163
1
Peola
EF
65+
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 178
3
Malaga
EF
65+
Nov. ((4-15))2-13
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
10
Colockum
EF
65+
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329, 335
10
Yakima North
EF
65+
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
10
Yakima Central
EF
65+
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Yakima South
EF
65+
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
5
Alkali
EF
65+
((Oct. 14 - Nov. 1))
Oct. 11-30
Antlerless
GMU 371
10
North Bend
WF, WM, WA
65+
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
Elk Area 4601
5
Colockum
EM
65+
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329, 335
5
Yakima North
EM
65+
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
5
Yakima Central
EM
65+
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Ryderwood
WF
65+
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 530
((10))
5
Willapa Hills
WF
65+
Nov. 7-18
Antlerless
GMU 506
5
Skagit River
WF, WM, WA
65+
((Nov. 9 - Dec. 1 and Dec. 16-31))
Nov. 7-29 and Dec. 14-29
Antlerless
Elk Area 4941
5 (TBD)
Peninsula
WF
65+
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
3
Centralia Mine
WF
65+
Sept. ((7-8))5-6
Antlerless
Elk Area 6011
5
Hanaford
WF, WM, WA
65+
((Dec. 28, 2019 - Jan. 11, 2020))
Jan. 1-15, 2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 6069
5
Hanaford
WF, WM, WA
65+
Jan. ((12-26, 2020))16-31, 2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 6069
5
Peninsula
WA
65+
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Peninsula
WM
65+
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Forks¥
WF, WM, WA
65+
Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 6612
10
Hunters with Disabilities - Only hunters with disabilities may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Northeast
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))Oct. 31 - Nov. 8 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMUs 113, 117
4
Turnbull
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((1-6))7-12
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Prescott
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 149
3
Blue Creek
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 154
1
Dayton
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 163
1
Peola
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 26 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 31 - Nov. 8
Antlerless
GMU 178
3
Observatory
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 21 - Nov. 3))
Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
((4))
3
Little Naches
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Sept. 28 - Oct. 6))
Oct. 3-11
Any bull
GMU 346
((4))
3
Malaga
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. ((9-20))7-18
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
10
Colockum
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329, 335
10
Yakima North
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
10
Yakima Central
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Yakima South
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 30 - Nov. 11))
Nov. 4-11
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
5
Alkali
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Oct. 14 - Nov. 1))
Oct. 11-30
Any bull
GMUs 334, 371
5
Corral Canyon
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. 22-29
Any elk
Elk Area 3721
2
North Bend
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
Elk Area 4601
5
Skagit River
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Nov. 9 - Dec. 1 and Dec. 16-31))
Nov. 7-29 and Dec. 14-29
Antlerless
Elk Area 4941
5 (TBD)
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((18-24))14-20
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
5
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. ((24-30))22-28
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
5
Washougal
WF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMU 568
((10))
5
Region 5
WF, WM((, WA))
Hunters w/ Disabilities
((Aug. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
((10HC))
5HC
Centralia Mine
WF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((5-6))10-11
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Elk Area 6011
5
Peninsula
WF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. ((2-13))7-18
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
3
Peninsula
WM
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. ((5-11))3-9
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Peninsula
WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. ((7-19))12-24
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Master Hunter - Only master hunters may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt. Additional weapon restrictions may be conditioned by the hunt coordinator for each hunt. For those hunts requiring the purchase of a master hunter second tag, one elk may be killed in the unit under the authorization of the special permit.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Requirements
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. ((19-31))22-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Region 1
EF, EA, EM/
2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Region 1
20HC
Region 2
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 2
10HC
Fairview
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
((Oct. 26, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
Oct. 26, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in GMUs 328-368
((30HC))
20HC
Region 3
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
((25HC))
20HC
Rattlesnake Hills
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in GMU 372
20HC
Region 4 North
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
((July 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
July 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Whatcom and Skagit counties
13HC(TBD)
Region 4 South
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
((July 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
July 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in King and Snohomish counties
10HC
Pumice Plains
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Oct. 9-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5063
2
Pumice Plains
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Oct. 17-23
Antlerless
Elk Area 5063
((5))
3
((Pumice Plains
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Nov. 2-13
Antlerless
Elk Area 5063
2))
Trout Lake**
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 15-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 5062
5
Trout Lake**
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Jan. 1-15, ((2020))2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 5062
5
Trout Lake**
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Jan. 16-30, ((2020))2021
Antlerless
Elk Area 5062
5
((JBH*
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Nov. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Elk Area 5090
5HC))
Region 5
Any western elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
((Aug. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
Aug. 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
((30HC))
20HC
Long Beach
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
((July 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
July 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
GMU 684
5
Region 6
WF, WA, WM/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
((July 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020))
July 1, 2020 - Mar. 31, 2021
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 6
30HC
*
Muzzleloader only, scopes allowed.
**
May only hunt on privately owned lands. Must use only archery or legal shotgun (10 or 12 gauge; slugs only).
¥
Must use only archery, muzzleloader, or legal shotgun (10 or 12 gauge; slugs only).
HC
This is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated hunt coordinator. 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
 
 
Special elk permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors who qualify.
Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment or archery equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons. Hunter orange and/or hunter pink is required during modern firearm seasons.
Except for online class incentive permits and chief instructor incentive permits, 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.
Permittees may purchase a second license for use with the permit hunt only.
Qualified hunter education instructors may only receive one incentive permit each year.
Area
Dates
Restrictions
GMUs
Permits
Region 3
All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit. Not eligible for seasons and permits for auction hunts; raffle hunts; and hunts for master hunters, youth hunters, hunters with disabilities, or hunters 65 years and older, unless the hunter education instructor legally qualifies for such hunts.
Any bull
GMUs ((336-346))336-368
1
((Region 3))
((Any bull
GMUs 352-360
1))
((Region 3))
((Any bull
GMUs 364-368
1))
Region 5
Any elk
382, 388 and all 500 series GMUs EXCEPT GMU 522
2
Region 6
Any elk
GMUs 618, 638-648, 654, 658, 663, 672, 699
1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-10-011, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19)
WAC 220-415-070((2019))2020 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas.
(1) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410((,)) Unlawful hunting of big gamePenalty.
(2) Moose Permit Hunts
(a) Who May Apply:
(i) Any antlered bull moose category: An individual may only harvest one moose under the "any antlered bull moose" or "any moose" category during his or her lifetime. Applications will not be accepted from hunters having previously harvested a moose in the "any moose" or "any antlered bull moose" category.
(ii) Antlerless only, youth antlerless, over-65 antlerless, disabled-antlerless, hunter-education antlerless, auction moose, raffle moose: Anyone may apply.
(b) Bag Limit: One moose except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one moose hunt category.
(c) Weapon Restrictions: Permit holders may use any legal weapon.
(d) Submitting moose teeth: Successful moose hunters must submit an incisor tooth from the lower jaw, either in person at a WDFW office, or via the postage-paid envelope supplied, no later than sixty days after harvest.
(e) Any antlered bull moose seasons: Open only to the taking of moose with visible antlers (bull calves illegal).
Hunt Name
Notes
Permit Season
GMU or boundary
Permits
Any antlered bull moose
Kettle Range-East Okanogan 101, 105, 204
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 108
3
Douglas A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 108
3
Aladdin A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 111
3
Aladdin A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 111
3
Selkirk 113
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 113
15
49 Degrees North A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 117
12
49 Degrees North A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 117
12
Huckleberry A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 121
10
Huckleberry A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 121
10
Spokane West A
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 124 w of Hwy 395
((1))
2
Mt Spokane South A
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 1 (within 124)
8
Mt Spokane North A
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 2 (within 124)
8
Hangman
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 127 & 130
4
Antlerless only -
Douglas 108 B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 108
2
Aladdin 111 B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 111
2
49 Degrees North B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 117
4
Huckleberry B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 121
10
Spokane West B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 124 w of Hwy 395
2
Mt Spokane South B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 1 (within 124)
((4))
2
Mt Spokane North B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 2 (within 124)
((4))
2
Mica Peak
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 127
((4))
2
Cheney B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 130
2
Youth Only - Antlerless
a
 
 
 
Mt Spokane South Y
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 1 (within 124)
1
65 Year and over - Antlerless
c
 
49 Degrees North V
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 117
2
Huckleberry V
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 121
2
Disabled hunter - Antlerless
b
 
49 Degrees North D
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 117
3
Mt Spokane North D
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 2 (within 124)
1
Hunter Education Antlerless
d
 
 
 
 
 
 
GMU 101, 105,108, 111,113,117,121
1
aApplicants must be eligible to purchase a youth moose permit application. An adult must accompany the youth hunter during the hunt.
bApplicants must possess a Disabled Hunter Permit.
cApplicants must be eligible to purchase a 65 years of age or older permit application.
dApplicants must be a certified hunter education instructor who meets program-defined eligibility criteria.
Note: Moose Area 3 (Parker Lake) is closed to all moose hunters, except those with a Parker Lake special permit. Special permits (both archery and muzzleloader) for Moose Area 3 are temporarily suspended for hunting season 2019 due to local land uses that conflict with hunting (i.e., no permits will be offered in 2019). If reopened in future years, applicants should take note that this special hunt is authorized under an agreement with the U.S. Air Force Survival School on a trial basis and will be evaluated based on student safety each year for continuation.
HEIIOnly qualifying hunter education instructors may apply.
(3) Moose Areas:
(a) Moose Area 1: South Spokane Moose Area:
That portion of GMU 124 beginning at intersection of Blanchard Rd and Idaho-Washington state line: W on Blanchard Rd to Blanchard Creek Rd; SW on Blanchard Creek Rd to Tallman Rd; W on Tallman Rd to Elk Chattaroy Rd; SW on Elk Chattaroy Rd to Hwy 2; S on Hwy 2 to Hwy 395, S on Hwy 395 to Spokane River, E on Spokane River to Idaho-Washington state line, N on Idaho-Washington state line to Blanchard Rd and the point of beginning.
(b) Moose Area 2: North Spokane Moose Area:
That portion of GMU 124 beginning at intersection of Blanchard Rd and Idaho-Washington state line: W on Blanchard Rd to Blanchard Creek Rd; SW on Blanchard Creek Rd to Tallman Rd; W on Tallman Rd to Elk Chattaroy Rd; SW on Elk Chattaroy Rd to Hwy 2; S on Hwy 2 to Hwy 395, N on Hwy 395 to Deer Park-Milan Rd, E on Deer Park-Milan Rd to Hwy 2, N on Hwy 2 to Idaho-Washington state line, S on Idaho-Washington state line to Blanchard Rd and the point of beginning.
(c) Moose Area 3: Parker Lake (GMU 117, Pend Oreille County): All lands south of Ruby Creek Rd (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Rd (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 18-11-061, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18)
WAC 220-415-100((2018-2019 and 2019-2020)) Cougar hunting seasons and regulations.
(1) As used in this section and in the context of general cougar hunting seasons, "harvest guideline" means the estimated allowable harvest; the actual harvest may be less than or more than the harvest guideline.
(2) Early general cougar season is September 1 to December 31, late general cougar season is January 1 to April 30 of the following year. Hunters can use any legal weapon to hunt cougars.
((Season dates and))Harvest guidelines ((for each season)):
((Hunt Area
Harvest Guideline
Early Hunting
Season
Late Hunting
Season
Legal Weapon
GMU 101
7-9
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 105
2
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 108, 111
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 113
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 117
6-8
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 121
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 124, 127, 130
7-9
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 290, 330, 334, 371, 372, 373, 379, 381
None
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 149, 154, 162, 163
4-5
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 145, 166, 175, 178
3-4
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 169, 172, 181, 186
3
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 203
5
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 204
6-8
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 209, 215
4
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 218, 231
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 224
2
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 233, 239
4
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 242, 243
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 244, 246, 247
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 245, 250
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 249, 251
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 328, 329, 335
6-7
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 352, 356, 360, 364, 368
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 382, 388
3-4
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 407
None
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 418, 426, 437
11-15
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 448, 450
10-13
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 454
None
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 460
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 466, 485, 490
3
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530
8-10
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 503, 505, 520, 550
6-8
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 510, 513
3-4
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 516
4
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 524, 554, 556
3
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 560
5-6
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 564
1
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 568
2
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 572
3
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 574, 578
4
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 601, 602, 603, 612
5-7
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 607, 615
4
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 618, 636, 638
4-5
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 621, 624, 627, 633
None
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 642, 648, 651
6-8
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 652, 666
None
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 653, 654
5
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684, 699
9-12
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon
GMU 667
3-4
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Jan. 1 - Apr. 30
Any Legal Weapon))
(Implied density in parentheses)
 
Option 1
Status quo median density
Option 2
Median density adult only
Option 3
Extend season
Option 4
Extend season and adult only
Hunt Area
Harvest Guideline
Harvest Guideline
Harvest Guideline
Harvest Guideline
GMU 101
8-10
6-8
11-13 (3.03)
7-11 (2.6)
GMU 105
2-3
2
4-5 (4.15)
4 (3.72)
GMUs 108, 111
5-7
4-6
10-12 (4.06)
9-11 (3.63)
GMU 113
5-7
4-5
5-7 (2.34)
4-5 (1.91)
GMU 117
6-8
5-7
12-14 (4.00)
11-13 (3.57)
GMU 121
5-7
4-6
10-12 (4.08)*
9-11 (3.65)*
GMUs 124, 127, 130
7-10
6-8
8-11 (2.58)
7-9 (2.15)
GMUs 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 290, 330, 334, 371, 372, 373, 379, 381
None
None
None
None
GMUs 149, 154, 162, 163
4-6
3-5
8-10 (3.99)*
7-9 (3.56)*
GMUs 145, 166, 175, 178
3-4
3-4
6-7 (3.94)
6-7 (3.51)
GMUs 169, 172, 181, 186
3-4
2-3
6-7 (4.11)
5-6 (3.68)
GMU 203
5-6
4-5
5-6 (2.34)
4-5 (1.91)
GMU 204
7-9
5-7
8-10 (2.6)
6-8 (2.17)
GMUs 209, 215
4-5
3-4
4-5 (2.34)
3-4 (1.91)
GMUs 218, 231
5-6
4-5
5-6 (2.34)
4-5 (1.91)
GMU 224
2-3
2
2-3 (2.34)
2 (1.91)
GMUs 233, 239
3-5
3-4
4-6 (2.85)
4-5 (2.42)
GMUs 242, 243
5-6
4-5
6-7 (2.71)
5-6 (2.28)
GMUs 244, 246, 247
5-7
4-6
5-7 (2.34)
4-6 (1.91)
GMUs 245, 250
5-7
4-6
5-7 (2.34)
4-6 (1.91)
GMUs 249, 251
5-7
4-6
5-7 (2.34)
4-6 (1.91)
GMUs 328, 329, 335
6-8
5-7
9-11 (3.22)
8-10 (2.79)
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
5-7
4-6
10-12 (4.04)
9-11 (3.61)
GMUs 352, 356, 360, 364, 368
5-7
4-6
8-10 (3.33)
7-9 (2.9)
GMUs 382, 388
3-4
3
3-4 (2.34)
3 (1.91)
GMU 407
None
None
None
None
GMUs 418, 426, 437
12-16
10-13
12-16 (2.34)
10-13 (1.91)
GMUs 448, 450
10-13
8-11
10-13 (2.34)
8-11 (1.91)
GMU 454
None
None
None
None
GMU 460
5-7
4-6
5-7 (2.34)
4-6 (1.91)
GMUs 466, 485, 490
3
2-3
3 (2.34)
2-3 (1.91)
GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530
8-11
6-9
8-11 (2.34)
6-9 (1.91)
GMUs 503, 505, 520, 550
6-8
5-7
6-8 (2.34)
5-7 (1.91)
GMUs 510, 513
3-4
3
3-4 (2.34)
3 (1.91)
GMU 516
4-5
3-4
4-5 (2.34)
3-4 (1.91)
GMUs 524, 554, 556
3-4
3
3-4 (2.34)
3 (1.91)
GMU 560
5-6
4-5
5-6 (2.34)
4-5 (1.91)
GMU 564
1
1
1 (2.34)
1 (1.91)
GMU 568
2-3
2
3-4 (3.17)
3 (2.74)
GMU 572
3-4
2-3
3-4 (2.34)
2-3 (1.91)
GMUs 574, 578
4-5
3-4
6-7 (3.25)
5-6 (2.82)
GMUs 601, 602, 603, 612
5-7
4-6
5-7 (2.34)
4-6 (1.91)
GMUs 607, 615
4-5
3-4
4-5 (2.34)
3-4 (1.91)
GMUs 618, 636, 638
4-6
3-5
4-6 (2.34)
3-5 (1.91)
GMUs 621, 624, 627, 633
None
None
None
None
GMUs 642, 648, 651
7-9
5-7
8-10 (2.61)
6-8 (2.18)
GMUs 652, 666
None
None
None
None
GMUs 653, 654
5-6
4-5
5-6 (2.34)
4-5 (1.91)
GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684, 699
10-13
8-11
10-13 (2.34)
8-11 (1.91)
GMU 667
3-4
3-4
6-7 (3.91)
6-7 (3.48)
* Adjusted to stay within realistic density.
(a) In hunt areas with a harvest guideline, the cougar late hunting season may close on or after January 1st in one or more GMUs if cougar harvest meets or exceeds the guideline.
(b) In hunt areas with a harvest guideline, starting January 1st, cougar hunters may hunt cougar from January 1st until the hunt area harvest guideline has been met, and the department has notified licensed cougar hunters by posting the hunt area closure on the department's website and on the toll-free cougar hunting hotline, or April 30th, whichever occurs first.
(3) Harvest guideline system:
(a) All cougar killed by licensed hunters during the early and late hunting seasons, and seasons authorized under WAC 220-440-030 shall be counted toward the harvest guideline.
(b) Individual problem cougar will continue to be killed on an as-needed basis utilizing depredation permits, landowner kill permits, and WDFW depredation authority regardless of harvest guidelines.
(c) It is each cougar hunter's responsibility to verify if the cougar late hunting season is open or closed in hunt areas with a harvest guideline. Cougar hunters can verify if the season is open or closed by calling the toll-free cougar hunting hotline or visiting the department's website.
(4) Cougar hunting season requirements and special restrictions.
(a) A valid big game hunting license which includes cougar as a species option is required to hunt cougar.
(b) The statewide bag limit is one (1) cougar per license year; excluding removals authorized under WAC 220-440-030. It is unlawful to kill or possess spotted cougar kittens or adult cougars accompanied by spotted kittens.
(c) The use of dogs to hunt cougar is prohibited; except by a commission authorized permit (WAC 220-440-030).
(d) Any person who takes a cougar must comply with the notification and sealing requirements in WAC 220-400-050.
(e) A special cougar permit is required to hunt cougar in GMU 485.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-10-011, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19)
WAC 220-415-120((2019))2020 Bighorn sheep seasons and permit quotas.
(1) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section. A violation of species, sex, size, number, area, season, or eligibility requirements is punishable under RCW 77.15.410, Unlawful hunting of big gamePenalty.
(2) Bighorn Sheep Permit Hunts
(a) Who May Apply: Anyone may apply, EXCEPT those who previously harvested a bighorn sheep in Washington state. An individual may only harvest one bighorn ram during his or her lifetime. However, this restriction is waived for hunters who have previously harvested a bighorn sheep under a ewe-only, juvenile ram, raffle, or auction permit, as well as for applications for a ewe-only, juvenile ram, raffle, or auction permit.
(b) Bag Limit: One ((bighorn ram, except in designated adult ewe hunts the limit is one bighorn adult ewe))(1) bighorn sheep except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one bighorn sheep hunt category.
Hunt Name
Permit Season
Permit Hunt Boundary Description
Special Restrictions
Permits
Ram (male) bighorn sheep only
Vulcan Mountain
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 2
Any Legal Weapon
((1))
Lincoln Cliffs A
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 12
Any Legal Weapon
2
Mt. Hull A
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 10
Any Legal Weapon
 
Swakane
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 14
Any Legal Weapon
2
Chelan Butte A
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 18
Any Legal Weapon
2
Chelan Butte B
Oct. 11 - Nov. 15
Sheep Unit 18
Any Legal Weapon
2
Manson
Nov. ((7))9 - Nov. 30
Sheep Unit 16
Any Legal Weapon
2
Selah Butte
Nov. ((7))9 - Nov. 30
Sheep Unit 4
Any Legal Weapon
((4))
3
Umtanum
Sept. 15 - Oct. ((10))9
Sheep Unit 5
Any Legal Weapon
((4))
3
Cleman Mountain A
Sept. 15 - Oct. ((10))9
Sheep Unit 7
Any Legal Weapon
((4))
5
Quilomene
Sept. 15 - Oct. ((10))9
Sheep Unit 13
Any Legal Weapon
5
Ewe (female) bighorn sheep only
Lincoln Cliffs Whitestone Unit
Oct. 1-10
Sheep Unit 12 west of Mount View Rdd
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
1
((Lincoln Cliffs Lincoln Unit
Oct. 1-10
Sheep Unit 12 east of Mount View Rdd
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
1))
Mt. Hull B
Oct. 1-10
Sheep Unit 10
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
 
Mt. Hull C (youth hunter)a
Oct. 1-10
Sheep Unit 10
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
 
Chelan Butte C
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 18
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
4
Chelan Butte D (disabled hunter)b
Oct. 11-31
Sheep Unit 18
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
3
Cleman Mountain B
Oct. ((11-31))10-31
Sheep Unit 7
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
10
Selah Butte North
((Sept. 16 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 14 - Oct. 12
Sheep Unit 4A
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram
5))
4
Selah Butte North (youth hunter)
((Sept. 16 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 12 - Oct. 12
Sheep Unit 4A
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram))
2
Mount Baldy
((Sept. 16 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 14 - Oct. 12
Sheep Unit 4B
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram
5))
4
Mount Baldy (youth hunter)
((Sept. 16 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 12 - Oct. 12
Sheep Unit 4B
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram))
2
Selah Butte South
((Sept. 16 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 14 - Oct. 12
Sheep Unit 4C
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram
5))
4
Selah Butte South (youth hunter)
((Sept. 16 - Oct. 11))
Sept. 12 - Oct. 12
Sheep Unit 4C
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram
2))
1
Umtanum North
((Nov. 4 - Nov. 17))
Nov. 9-22
Sheep Unit 5A
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram))
5
Umtanum North (youth hunter)
((Nov. 4 - Nov. 17))
Nov. 9-29
Sheep Unit 5A
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram
2))
1
Umtanum South
((Nov. 4 - Nov. 17))
Nov. 9-22
Sheep Unit 5B
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram))
5
Umtanum South
((Nov. 18 - Dec. 1))
Nov. 23 - Dec. 6
Sheep Unit 5B
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram))
5
((Umtanum South
Dec. 2 - Dec. 15
Sheep Unit 5B
Adult ewe or Juvenile ram
5))
Umtanum South (youth hunter)
((Nov. 4 - Dec. 15))
Nov. 9-29
Sheep Unit 5B
Adult ewe ((or Juvenile ram
3))
2
Cleman Mountain C
Nov. ((1-18))9-29
Sheep Unit 7
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
8
Cleman Mountain D (youth hunter)a
Nov. ((1-18))9-29
Sheep Unit 7
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
2
Juvenile ram (male) bighorn sheep only
Chelan Butte E (disabled hunter)b
Oct. 11-31
Sheep Unit 18
Any Legal Weapon
Juvenile ramc
2
Selah Butte North
Sept. 14 - Oct. 12
Sheep Unit 4A
Juvenile ramc
1
Mount Baldy
Sept. 14 - Oct. 12
Sheep Unit 4B
Juvenile ramc
2
Selah Butte South
Sept. 14 - Oct. 12
Sheep Unit 4C
Juvenile ramc
2
Umtanum North
Nov. 9-22
Sheep Unit 5A
Juvenile ramc
1
Umtanum South
Nov. 9-22
Sheep Unit 5B
Juvenile ramc
1
See subsection (3) of this section Bighorn Sheep Units for detailed legal descriptions of these hunt area boundaries.
aApplicants must be eligible to purchase a youth bighorn sheep permit application. An adult 18 years of age or older must accompany the youth hunter during the hunt.
bApplicants must possess a Disabled Hunter Permit.
cA juvenile ram is defined as a male bighorn sheep having at least one "unbroomed" horn that does not extend past an imaginary line beginning at the point on the animal's forehead where the front of the horn base adjoins the skull, and continuing downwards and in a posterior direction through the posterior edge of the eye. A "broomed" horn is defined as a sheep horn that has been broken, splintered, frayed or rubbed in the wild, thus shortening its length and disrupting its natural taper.
This hunt contributes to a program designed to eliminate or greatly reduce prevalence of pneumonia in this herd. As such, hunters will be required to retain lungs and head for submission within ten calendar days to the Washington department of fish and wildlife regional or district office for veterinary sampling.
(3) Bighorn Sheep Units:
(a) Sheep Unit 2 Vulcan Mountain: Permit Area: Ferry County north of the Kettle River near Curlew.
(b) Sheep Unit 4 Selah Butte: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River.
(c) Sheep Unit 4A Selah Butte North: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River and north of Lmuma Creek.
(d) Sheep Unit 4B Mount Baldy: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River, south of Lmuma Creek and north of Burbank Creek.
(e) Sheep Unit 4C Selah Butte South: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River and south of Burbank Creek.
(f) Sheep Unit 5 Umtanum: Permit Area: Those portions of GMU 340 west of the Yakima River and GMU 342 north of Wenas Creek.
(g) Sheep Unit 5A Umtanum North: Permit Area: Beginning at the Powerline Crossing the Yakima River in Section 11 of T17N, R18E; then south down the Yakima River to Roza Creek; then west up Roza Creek to the powerline; then north along the powerline to the point of beginning.
(h) Sheep Unit 5B Umtanum South: Permit Area: Beginning where Roza Creek enters the Yakima River, then down the Yakima River to the powerline crossing in Section 17 of T14N, R19E; then north on the powerline to Roza Creek; then east down Roza Creek to the point of beginning.
(i) Sheep Unit 7 Cleman Mountain: Permit Area: GMU 346 and that part of GMU 342 south of Wenas Creek.
(j) Sheep Unit 10 Mt. Hull: Permit Area: That part of Okanogan County within the following described boundary: Beginning at Oroville; then south along U.S. Highway 97 to the Swanson's Mill Road (old Mt. Hull Road) near Lake Andrews; then east to the Dry Gulch Road; then north to the Oroville-Toroda Creek Road (Molson Grade Road); then west to Oroville and the point of beginning.
(k) Sheep Unit 12 Lincoln Cliffs: Permit Area: That part of Lincoln County north of Highway 2.
(l) Sheep Unit 13 Quilomene: Permit Area: GMUs 329, 330, and that part of 251 east of Squilchuck Creek and south of Colockum Creek.
(m) Sheep Unit 14 Swakane: Permit Area: GMU 250.
(n) Sheep Unit 15 Tieton: Permit Area: GMU 360.
(o) Sheep Unit 16 Manson: Permit Area: Beginning at the mouth of Granite Falls Creek on the south shore of Lake Chelan, E across Lake Chelan to Willow Point; NW along the shoreline of Lake Chelan to the mouth of Stink Creek; E along Stink Creek to the intersection with Green's Landing Road; along Green's Landing Road to Manson Boulevard; E on Manson Boulevard to Lower Joe Creek Road; NE on Lower Joe Creek Road to Grade Creek Road; NE on Grade Creek Road to US Forest Service Road 8210; NE on US Forest Service Road 8210 to intersection with US Forest Service Road 8020; W on US Forest Service Road 8020 to Fox Peak; NW along Sawtooth Ridge (Chelan-Okanogan County Line) to the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area boundary; S along the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area boundary to shore line of Lake Chelan; W across Lake Chelan to the mouth of Riddle Creek on the South Shore; SE along South Shore of Lake Chelan to the point of beginning.
(p) Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte: Permit Area: Beginning at the intersection of State Hwy 971 and US Hwy 97A, S to the W shoreline of the Columbia River, N along the W shoreline of the Columbia River for 21 miles to the mouth of Antoine Creek, W up Antoine Creek to where it crosses Apple Acres Rd, W on Apple Acres Rd to the intersection with Washington Creek Rd (US Forest Service Rd 8135), N on Washington Creek Rd to its end and then follow Washington Creek, W on Washington Creek to where it crosses US Forest Service Rd 8010, S on US Forest Service Rd 8010 (transitions into Purtteman Creek Rd) to Purtteman Gulch, S into Purtteman Gulch to the N shoreline of Lake Chelan, S along the shoreline to the S shoreline of Lake Chelan to the mouth of First Creek, S up First Creek to the intersection of State Hwy 971 (Navarre Coulee Rd), S on State Hwy 971 to the point of beginning.
(q) Sheep Unit 19 Sinlahekin: Beginning at the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness border and the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the border station on Similkameen Rd (Co. Rd 4568); SE on the Similkameen Rd (Co. Rd 4568) to the Loomis-Oroville Rd (Co. Rd 9425); E on the Loomis-Oroville Rd (Co. Rd 9425) to US Hwy 97 in Oroville; S on US Hwy 97 to 12th Ave; W on 12th Ave (it curves S and changes to Old Highway 97); S on Old Highway 97 to US Hwy 97; S on US Hwy 97 to the South Pine Creek Rd (Co. Rd 9410); W on the South Pine Creek Rd (Co. Rd 9410) to Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4290); W on Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4290) to South Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4282), along the south shore of Fish Lake; SW on South Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4282), to the Sinlahekin Rd (Co. Rd 4015); SW on the Sinlahekin Rd (Co. Rd 4015), along the north shore of Conconully Lake, to the Salmon Creek North Fork Rd (Co. Rd 2361), at the town of Conconully; N on US Forest Service Rd 38 (Salmon Creek North Fork Rd, Co. Rd 2361) to US Forest Service Rd 3820; N on US Forest Service Rd 3820 over Lone Frank Pass, to US Forest Service Rd 39; N on US Forest Service Rd 39 to the US Forest Service Rd 300 at Long Swamp trailhead; W on the US Forest Service Rd 300 to US Forest Service Trail 342; N on US Forest Service Trail 342 to US Forest Service Trail 343; E on US Forest Service Trail 343 to US Forest Service Trail 341; E on US Forest Service Trail 341 to US Forest Service Trail 375; E on US Forest Service Trail 375 to the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness Area; N on the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary to the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.
(r) Whitestone Unit: Starting at the intersection of Mount View Rd and US Highway 2; W on US Highway 2 to the Lincoln County Line; N on the Lincoln County Line to the Lincoln County Line in the Columbia River; E up the Columbia River to Halverson Canyon; S and W up Halverson Canyon to Mount View Rd; S on Mount View Rd to US Highway 2 and the point of the beginning.
(s) Lincoln Unit: Starting at the intersection of Mount View Rd and US Highway 2; E on US Highway 2 to the Lincoln County Line; N on the Lincoln County Line to the Lincoln County Line in the Spokane River; W down the Spokane River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to Halverson Canyon; S and W up Halverson Canyon to Mount View Rd; S on Mount View Rd to US Highway 2 and the point of the beginning.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-10-011, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19)
WAC 220-415-130((2019))2020 Mountain goat seasons and permit quotas.
(1) Hunters must comply with the provisions of this section. A violation of species, sex, size, number, area, season, or eligibility requirements is punishable under RCW 77.15.410((,)) Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
(2) Mountain Goat Permit Hunts
(a) Who May Apply: Anyone may apply, except those who harvested a mountain goat in Washington state after 1998. Except for auction and raffle permitted hunts, an individual may only harvest one mountain goat during his or her lifetime.
(b) Bag Limit: One (1) adult goat of either sex with horns 4 inches or longer, except where otherwise permitted by department rule even if permits are drawn for more than one mountain goat hunt category.
(c) It is unlawful for a person who kills a mountain goat in Washington to fail, within ten days after acquisition, to personally present the horns attached to the head for inspection at a department office or location designated by a departmental representative. After inspection, the head/horns of a mountain goat lawfully killed in Washington may be kept for personal use. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.280 (1)(b).
(d) Applicants drawn for a permit may only purchase their license after successfully completing the WDFW mountain goat gender identification training (online or at a participating WDFW office).
Goat Hunt Area Name (Number)
Permit Season
Special Restrictions
Permits
North Lake Chelan (2-1)
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30a
Any Legal Weapon
2
South Lake Chelan (2-3)
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30a
Any Legal Weapon
1
Naches Pass (3-6)
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
2
Bumping River (3-7)
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30a
Any Legal Weapon
2
Boulder River North (4-8a)
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30a
Any Legal Weapon
1
Chowder Ridge (4-3)
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30a
Any Legal Weapon
1
Lincoln Peak (4-4)
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30a
Any Legal Weapon
2
Avalanche Gorge (4-7)
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30a
Any Legal Weapon
3
Goat Rocks West (5-4)
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30a
Any Legal Weapon
2
Goat Rocks East (5-5)
Sept. 15 - Nov. 30a
Any Legal Weapon
((1))
2
Mt. Margaret Backcountry (5-6)
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Mt. St. Helens South (5-7)
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
aPermit holders hunting with archery equipment may start hunting September 1.
(3) Mountain Goat Hunt Area Descriptions. The following areas are defined as mountain goat hunt areas:
Chelan North 2-1
Permit Area: Beginning at the mouth of Fish Creek on Lake Chelan (Moore Point); then NE up Fish Creek and USFS Trail 1259 to the Sawtooth crest near Deephole Spring; then SE along the Sawtooth crest, which separates Chelan and Okanogan counties, to Horsethief Basin and the headwaters of Safety Harbor Creek; then S along Safety Harbor Creek to Lake Chelan, then NW along the north shore of Lake Chelan to the mouth of Fish Creek at Moore Point and the point of beginning.
Methow 2-2
Permit Area: Okanogan County within following described boundary: Begin at Twisp, W along Twisp River Rd (County Rd 4440) to Roads End; W up Twisp Pass Trail 432 to Twisp Pass and Okanogan County line; N on Okanogan County line through Washington Pass to Harts Pass; SE down Harts Pass (Rd 5400) to Lost River; along Lost River-Mazama Rd to Mazama; SW to State Hwy 20; SE on State Hwy 20 to Twisp and point of beginning.
South Lake Chelan 2-3
Permit Area: GMU 246
Naches Pass 3-6
Permit Area - Naches: Yakima and Kittitas counties within the following described boundary: Beginning at Chinook Pass; then N along the Pacific Crest Trail to Naches Pass; then E to USFS Road 19 and continuing to State Highway 410; then W along State Highway 410 to Chinook Pass and point of beginning.
Bumping River 3-7
Permit Area: Beginning on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) and SR 410 at Chinook Pass; NE on SR 410 to US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); SW on the US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd) to US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd); SE on US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd) to the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek; SE down the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek to US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); SE on US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 1500; S on US Forest Service Rd 1500 to US Hwy 12; W on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at White Pass; N on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to SR 410 at Chinook Pass and the point of beginning. (Lands within the boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park along the Pacific Crest Trail are not open to hunting.)
Blazed Ridge 3-10
Permit Area: Kittitas and Yakima counties within the following described boundary: Beginning at the mouth of Cabin Creek on the Yakima River; then W along Cabin Creek to the headwaters near Snowshoe Butte; then S along the Cascade Crest separating the Green and Yakima River drainage to Pyramid Peak; then SE along the North Fork, Little Naches, and Naches River to the Yakima River; then N along the Yakima River to the mouth of Cabin Creek and point of beginning.
Chowder Ridge 4-3:
Hunt Area: Whatcom County within the following described boundary: Beginning at the confluence of Wells Creek with the North Fork Nooksack River; then up Wells Creek to the confluence with Bar Creek; then up Bar Creek to the Mazama Glacier; then SW on Mazama Glacier to the summit of Mount Baker; then NW between Roosevelt Glacier and Coleman Glacier to the headwaters of Kulshan Creek; then down Kulshan Creek to the confluence with Grouse Creek; then down Grouse Creek to the confluence with Glacier Creek; then down Glacier Creek to the confluence with the North Fork Nooksack River; then up the North Fork Nooksack River to Wells Creek and the point of beginning.
Lincoln Peak 4-4
Hunt Area: Whatcom County within the following described boundary: Beginning at the confluence of Glacier Creek and the North Fork Nooksack River; then up Glacier Creek to the confluence with Grouse Creek; then up Grouse Creek to the confluence with Kulshan Creek; then up Kulshan Creek to headwaters; then SE between Coleman and Roosevelt glaciers to the summit of Mount Baker; then SW on Easton Glacier to Baker Pass; then W on the Bell Pass Trail (USFS Trail 603.3) to the intersection with Ridley Creek Trail (Trail No. 696); then W on Ridley Creek Trail to Ridley Creek; then down Ridley Creek to the Middle Fork Nooksack River; then down the Middle Fork Nooksack River to the confluence with Clearwater Creek, then up Clearwater Creek to the confluence with Rocky Creek, then up Rocky Creek to the Washington DNR boundary; then along the National Forest-Washington DNR boundary to Hedrick Creek; then down Hedrick Creek to the North Fork Nooksack River; then up the North Fork Nooksack River to Glacier Creek and the point of beginning.
Avalanche Gorge 4-7
Hunt Area: Whatcom County within the following described boundary: Beginning on Baker Lake Road and Park Creek; then up Park Creek to headwaters and beginning of Park Glacier; then NW and SW on Park Glacier to Mount Baker summit; then N on the Mazama Glacier to Bar Creek, then down Bar Creek to the confluence with Wells Creek; then SE up Wells Creek to its headwaters; then E about 1 mile to an unnamed peak (indicated elevation 5,831 ft, just W of Ptarmigan Ridge Trail (Trail No. 682.1) (See referenced 1:24k USGS quad map - Shuksan Arm)); then NE to the headwaters of the first tributary of Swift Creek encountered; then SE down said unnamed tributary to the confluence with Swift Creek; then down Swift Creek to the Baker Lake Road (USFS Road 394); then SW along the Baker Lake Road to Park Creek and point of beginning. (Refer to 1:24k USGS quad map - Shuksan Arm).
Permit Area - Boulder River North 4-8a
That area within the Boulder River Wilderness of the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, beginning at the Boulder River trailhead on USFS Rd 2010 (to Boulder Falls), then E along the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary to Squire Creek, then southward along the Squire Creek to Squire Creek Pass, then SW up Squire Creek Pass to the headwaters of Copper Creek, then SE down Copper Creek to the unnamed tributary to Copper Creek which heads W up to Windy Pass, then W up said tributary to its headwaters in Windy Pass, then W across Windy Pass to the headwaters of Windy Creek, then W down Windy Creek to the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary, then N along the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary to the Boulder River trailhead on USFS Rd 2010 and the point of the beginning.
Goat Rocks West 5-4: (Lewis County). Beginning at US Hwy 12 at the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); S on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail to Lewis County line at Cispus Pass; S and W on the Lewis County line to Johnson Creek Rd (US Forest Service Rd 21); N on Johnson Creek Rd to US Hwy 12; E on US Hwy 12 to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the point of the beginning.
Goat Rocks East 5-5: (Yakima County): GMU 364
Permit Area 6-1: East Olympic Mountains Unit
Beginning at the intersection of Lake Cushman Rd and Jorsted Creek Rd (USFS Rd 24); W along Jorsted Creek Rd (USFS Rd 24) to Olympic National Park (ONP) boundary at the northern end of Lake Cushman; N and NE along the ONP-Olympic National Forest (ONF) boundary to the Jefferson-Clallam County line; E along the Jefferson-Clallam County line to its intersection with ONF boundary in section 33 of T28N R2W; S along the ONF boundary to the intersection of Lake Cushman Rd and Jorsted Creek Rd (USFS Rd 24) and the point of beginning.
Permit Area – Mt. Margaret Backcountry 5-6 (Skamania and Lewis counties)
Beginning at the junction of USFS 99 Rd and USFS 26 Rd; S on USFS 99 Rd to junction of USFS 99 Rd and USFS Trail 227 at Independence Pass trailhead; N on USFS Trail 227 to junction of USFS Trail 227 and USFS Trail 1; W on USFS Trail 1 to junction of USFS Trail 1 and USFS Trail 230; NW on USFS Trail 230 to junction of USFS Trail 230 and USFS Trail 211; NE to Minnie Peak; W to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; N along the USFS property boundary to the Green River; E up the Green River to USFS Rd 2612; E on USFS 2612 to the junction of USFS Rd 2612 and USFS Rd 26; S on USFS Rd 26 to the junction of USFS Rd 26 and USFS Rd 99 and point of beginning.
Permit Area – Mt. St. Helens South 5-7 (Skamania and Cowlitz counties)(awaiting JT input)
Beginning at the junction of USFS Trail 234 and USFS Rd 83; W on USFS Rd 83 to the junction of USFS Rd 83 and USFS Rd 81; NW on USFS Rd 81 to the junction of USFS Rd 81 and USFS Rd 8123; N on USFS Rd 8123 to USFS Trail 238 at Blue Lake; N on USFS Trail 238 to USFS Trail 216; N on USFS Trail 216 to the South Fork Toutle River; Up the South Fork Toutle River to Mt. St. Helens crater's edge; E along Mt. St. Helens crater to Ape Canyon Creek; Down Ape Canyon Creek to USFS Trail 216; E on USFS Trail 216 to USFS Trail 234; SE on USFS Trail 234 to USFS Rd 83 and point of beginning.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 18-11-061, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18)
WAC 220-416-0102018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 Small game and other wildlife seasons and regulations.
Hunters must comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described in this section. Failure to do so constitutes a violation of RCW 77.15.245, 77.15.400, or 77.15.430, depending on the species hunted and the circumstances of the violation.
STATEWIDE SEASONS
(1) FOREST GROUSE (BLUE, RUFFED, AND SPRUCE)
(a) DAILY BAG LIMIT: 4 grouse per day, to include not more than 3 Blue Grouse, 3 Spruce Grouse, and 3 Ruffed Grouse.
(b) POSSESSION LIMIT: 12 grouse, to include not more than 9 Blue Grouse, 9 Spruce Grouse, and 9 Ruffed Grouse.
(c) SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 during the current license year.
(2) BOBCAT
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: No limit.
(b) SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Mar. 15 during the current license year.
(c) RESTRICTION: It is unlawful to hunt bobcat with dogs. Night hunting for bobcat is prohibited in GMUs that fall within the lynx management zones identified by the department.
(3) RACCOON
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: No limit.
(b) OPEN AREA: Statewide.
(c) SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Mar. 15 during the current license year.
(4) FOX
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: No limit.
(b) OPEN AREA: Statewide, EXCEPT closed within the exterior boundaries of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot National Forests.
(c) SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Mar. 15 during the current license year.
(5) COYOTE
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: No limit.
(b) OPEN AREA: Statewide.
(c) SEASON DATES: Year-round.
(d) RESTRICTION: It is unlawful to hunt coyote with dogs.
(6) COTTONTAIL RABBIT AND SNOWSHOE HARE (OR WASHINGTON HARE)
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: 5 cottontails or snowshoe hares per day, with a total of 15 in possession at any time, straight or mixed bag.
(b) SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Mar. 15 during the current license year.
(7) CROWS
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: No limit.
(b) SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 during the current license year.
(8) JACKRABBIT:
Closed statewide.
(9) PTARMIGAN, SAGE, AND SHARP-TAILED GROUSE:
Closed statewide.
(10) WILD TURKEY:
(a) YOUTH SEASON: Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
(i) LEGAL BIRD: Male turkeys and turkeys with visible beards only.
(ii) SEASON DATES:
(A) April 6-7, 2019;
(B) April 4-5, 2020;
(C) April 3-4, 2021; and
(D) April 2-3, 2022.
(b) SPRING SEASON
(i) LEGAL BIRD: Male turkeys and turkeys with visible beards only.
(ii) SEASON DATES: April 15 - May 31 during the current license year.
(iii) BAG LIMIT: The combined spring/youth season limit is 3 birds. Only 2 turkeys may be killed in Eastern Washington, except only one (1) may be killed in Chelan, Kittitas, or Yakima counties. One (1) turkey may be killed per year in Western Washington outside of Klickitat County. Two (2) turkeys may be killed in Klickitat County.
(c) FALL GENERAL SEASON
(i) LEGAL HUNTER: Open to all hunters with a valid turkey tag.
(ii) OPEN AREA: GMUs 101-154 and 162-186, 382, 388, 568-578.
(iii) SEASON DATES:
(A) Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2018, (GMUs 101-154 and 162-186);
(B) Sept. 22 - Oct. 12, 2018, (GMUs 382, 388, 568-578);
(C) Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2019, (GMUs 101-154 and 162-186);
(D) Sept. 28 - Oct. 11, 2019, (GMUs 382, 388, 568-578);
(E) Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020, (GMUs 101-154 and 162-186);
(F) Sept. 26 – Oct. 16, 2020, (GMUs 382, 388, 568-578).
(iv) BAG LIMIT: Four (4) turkeys during the fall general season with the following area restrictions:
Game Management Units (GMUs)
Legal Bird and Limit
382, 388, 568-578
One (1) either sex turkey
101-154 and 162-186
Two (2) beardless plus two (2) either sex turkey
(d) FALL PERMIT SEASONS
(i) LEGAL BIRD: Either sex.
(ii) LEGAL HUNTER: All hunters who are selected in the fall turkey special permit drawing and who also possess a valid turkey tag.
Hunt Name
Permit Season Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary Description
Permits
Bag Limit*
Methow
Nov. 15 - Dec. 15, 2018, 2019, 2020
Either sex
GMUs 218-231 and 242
50
 
1
 
Teanaway
Nov. 15 - Dec. 15, 2018, 2019, 2020
Either sex
GMU 335
50
 
1
 
*BAG LIMIT: During the fall permit hunting seasons.
(e) HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR INCENTIVE PERMITS
(i) LEGAL BIRD: Male turkeys and turkeys with visible beards only.
(ii) LEGAL HUNTER: Qualified hunter education instructors who are selected through a random drawing. Hunter education instructors qualify if the instructor is certified and has been in active status for a minimum of 3 consecutive years, inclusive of the year prior to the permit drawing.
(iii) OPEN AREA: Statewide.
(iv) SEASON DATES: April 1 - May 31 during the current license year.
(v) PERMITS: ((2))4 individuals will be drawn for this permit per year.
(vi) BAG LIMIT: 1 male turkey or turkey with visible beard in addition to other spring season turkey harvest.
(f) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR WILD TURKEY:
1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset during spring and fall seasons.
(g) SPECIAL RULES FOR WILD TURKEY:
(i) It is unlawful to hunt turkey unless the hunter possesses a turkey tag.
(ii) It is unlawful to hunt turkeys with dogs.
(iii) It is unlawful to bait game birds.
EASTERN WASHINGTON SEASONS:
(11) RING-NECKED PHEASANT
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: Three (3) cock pheasants per day. Hunters may possess up to 15 cock pheasants at any one time.
(b) YOUTH SEASON DATES: Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
(i) Sept. 22-23, 2018;
(ii) Sept. 21-22, 2019; and
(iii) Sept. 19-20, 2020.
(c) HUNTERS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HUNTERS WITH DISABILITIES SEASON DATES:
(i) Sept. 24-28, 2018;
(ii) Sept. 23-27, 2019; and
(iii) Sept. 21-25, 2020.
(d) REGULAR SEASON DATES:
(i) Oct. 20, 2018 - Jan. 21, 2019;
(ii) Oct. 19, 2019 - Jan. 20, 2020; and
(iii) Oct. 24, 2020 - Jan. 18, 2021.
(12) CHUKAR
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: 6 chukar per day. Hunters may possess up to 18 chukar at any one time.
(b) YOUTH SEASON DATES: Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
(i) Sept. 22-23, 2018;
(ii) Sept. 28-29, 2019; and
(iii) Sept. 26-27, 2020.
(c) REGULAR SEASON DATES:
(i) Oct. 6, 2018 - Jan. 21, 2019;
(ii) Oct. 5, 2019 - Jan. 20, 2020; and
(iii) Oct. 3, 2020 - Jan. 18, 2021.
(13) GRAY (HUNGARIAN) PARTRIDGE
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: 6 gray partridges per day. Hunters may possess up to 18 gray partridges at any one time.
(b) YOUTH SEASON DATES: Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
(i) Sept. 22-23, 2018;
(ii) Sept. 28-29, 2019; and
(iii) Sept. 26-27, 2020.
(c) REGULAR SEASON DATES:
(i) Oct. 6, 2018 - Jan. 21, 2019;
(ii) Oct. 5, 2019 - Jan. 20, 2020; and
(iii) Oct. 3, 2020 - Jan. 18, 2021.
(14) MOUNTAIN QUAIL
Closed throughout Eastern Washington.
(15) CALIFORNIA (VALLEY) QUAIL AND NORTHERN BOBWHITE
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: 10 quail per day. Hunters may possess up to 30 quail at any one time, straight or mixed bag.
(b) YOUTH SEASON DATES: Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
(i) Sept. 22-23, 2018;
(ii) Sept. 28-29, 2019; and
(iii) Sept. 26-27, 2020.
(c) REGULAR SEASON DATES:
(i) Oct. 6, 2018 - Jan. 21, 2019;
(ii) Oct. 5, 2019 - Jan. 20, 2020; and
(iii) Oct. 3, 2020 - Jan. 18, 2021.
WESTERN WASHINGTON SEASONS:
(16) RING-NECKED PHEASANT
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: 2 pheasants of either sex per day. Hunters may possess up to 15 pheasants at any one time.
(b) YOUTH SEASON DATES: Open only to youth hunters accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
(i) Sept. 22-23, 2018;
(ii) Sept. 21-22, 2019; and
(iii) Sept. 19-20, 2020.
(c) HUNTERS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND HUNTERS WITH DISABILITIES SEASON DATES:
(i) Sept. 24-28, 2018;
(ii) Sept. 23-27, 2019; and
(iii) Sept. 21-25, 2020.
(d) REGULAR SEASON DATES: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(i) Sept. 29 - Nov. 30, 2018;
(ii) Sept. 28 - Nov. 30, 2019; and
(iii) Sept. 26 - Nov. 30, 2020.
(e) EXTENDED SEASON DATES:
(i) Dec. 1-15, during the current license year.
(ii) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. only at the following release sites: Belfair, Fort Lewis, Kosmos, Lincoln Creek, Scatter Creek, Skookumchuck, and all Whidbey Island release sites EXCEPT Bayview.
(iii) The department may not release pheasants during the extended season.
(f) SPECIAL RESTRICTION: Western Washington pheasant hunters must choose to hunt only on odd-numbered or even-numbered weekend days from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. at all units of Lake Terrell, Tennant Lake, Snoqualmie, Skagit, Skookumchuck, and Scatter Creek Wildlife Areas, and all hunting sites on Whidbey Island. Hunters must indicate their choice of odd-numbered or even-numbered weekend days on the Western Washington Pheasant Permit by choosing "odd" or "even." Hunters who select the three day option, hunters possessing a valid disabled hunter permit, hunters 65 years of age or older, and youth hunters may hunt in the morning on both odd-numbered and even-numbered weekend days. Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older, and the adult must have an appropriately marked pheasant permit if hunting.
(17) MOUNTAIN QUAIL
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: 2 mountain quail per day. Hunters may possess up to 4 mountain quail at any one time.
(b) SEASON DATES:
(i) Sept. 29 - Nov. 30, 2018;
(ii) Sept. 28 - Nov. 30, 2019; and
(iii) Sept. 26 - Nov. 30, 2020.
(18) CALIFORNIA (VALLEY) QUAIL AND NORTHERN BOBWHITE
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: 10 California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite per day. Hunters may possess up to 30 California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite at any one time, straight or mixed bag.
(b) SEASON DATES:
(i) Sept. 29 - Nov. 30, 2018;
(ii) Sept. 28 - Nov. 30, 2019; and
(iii) Sept. 26 - Nov. 30, 2020.
FALCONRY SEASONS:
(19) UPLAND GAME BIRD AND FOREST GROUSE - FALCONRY
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS:
(i) 2 pheasants (either sex);
(ii) 6 partridge;
(iii) 5 California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite;
(iv) 2 mountain quail (in Western Washington only);
(v) 3 forest grouse (blue, ruffed, spruce) per day; and
(vi) Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit.
(b) OPEN AREA: Statewide.
(c) SEASON DATES: Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 during the current license year.
(20) TURKEY - FALCONRY
(a) A turkey tag is required to hunt turkey during the turkey falconry season.
(b) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: One (1) turkey (either sex) per turkey tag, with a maximum of 2 turkeys. Hunters may possess up to 2 turkeys at any one time.
(c) OPEN AREA: Eastern Washington.
(d) SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Feb. 15 during the current license year.
(21) COTTONTAIL RABBIT AND SNOWSHOE HARE - FALCONRY
(a) BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: 5 cottontails or snowshoe hares per day, straight or mixed bag. Hunters may possess up to 15 cottontails or snowshoe hares at any one time, straight or mixed bag.
(b) OPEN AREA: Statewide.
(c) SEASON DATES: Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 during the current license year.
OTHER SEASONS:
(22) BIRD DOG TRAINING SEASON
(a) Wild upland game birds may be pursued during the dog-training season but may not be killed except during established hunting seasons. A small game license is required to train dogs on wild game birds. A Western Washington Pheasant Permit is required to train dogs on pheasants in Western Washington. Captive raised game birds may be released and killed during dog training if the hunter has proof of lawful acquisition (invoices) and the birds are appropriately marked (WAC 220-450-010 and 220-416-110).
(b) OPEN AREA: Statewide.
(c) SEASON DATES: Aug. 1 - Mar. 31 during the current license year.
(d) Only youth and seniors may train dogs during their respective seasons on designated Western Washington pheasant release sites.
(e) Bird dog training may be conducted year round on areas posted for bird dog training on portions of:
(i) Region One - Espanola (T24N, R40E, E 1/2 of section 16);
(ii) Region Three - Wenas Wildlife Area;
(iii) Region Four - Skagit Wildlife Area, Lake Terrell Wildlife Area, and Snoqualmie Wildlife Area;
(iv) Region Five - Shillapoo/Vancouver Lake Wildlife Area;
(v) Region Six - Scatter Creek Wildlife Area, Fort Lewis Military Base.
(23) YAKAMA INDIAN RESERVATION:
The 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 upland bird seasons within the Yakama Indian Reservation are the same as the season established by the Yakama Indian Nation.
(24) COLVILLE INDIAN RESERVATION:
The 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 upland bird seasons within the Colville Indian Reservation are the same as the season established by the Colville Indian Tribe.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-05-112, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17)
WAC 220-416-040Hunting predatory birds.
(1) HUNTING PREDATORY BIRDS:
(a) It is unlawful to hunt ((for or take)) predatory birds without a hunting license except as allowed under RCW 77.36.030.
(b) ((Crows and magpies: It is permissible to take crows during))It is unlawful to hunt crows outside established hunting seasons ((and crows or magpies when found committing or about to commit depredations upon ornamental or shade trees, agricultural crops, livestock, or wildlife, or when concentrated in such numbers and manner as to constitute a health hazard or other nuisance provided that none of the birds, or their plumage, be offered for sale)).
(c) All other predatory birds except magpies may be hunted throughout the year.
(2) SALE OF PREDATORY BIRDS: It is permissible to sell starlings, house sparrows, Eurasian collared doves, and rock doves for the purposes of falconry and lawful to sell rock doves and Eurasian collared doves for the purposes of bird dog training.
(3) POSSESSION OF PREDATORY BIRDS: It is permissible to take from the wild and possess live starlings, house sparrows, Eurasian collared doves, and rock doves for purposes of falconry and Eurasian collared doves and rock doves for purposes of bird dog training.
(4) RELEASE OF LIVE PREDATORY BIRDS: It is permissible to release Eurasian collared doves and rock doves for the purposes of bird dog training or falconry without a permit.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 19-10-011, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19)
WAC 220-416-060((2019-2020 Migratory waterfowl))2020-2021 Migratory gamebird seasons and regulations.
Hunters must comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described in this section. Failure to do so constitutes a violation of RCW 77.15.245, 77.15.400, or 77.15.430, depending on the species hunted and the circumstances of the violation.
DUCKS
Statewide: Oct. ((12-30, 2019))17 - Nov. 4, 2020, and Nov. ((2, 2019 - Jan. 26, 2020))7, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021; except scaup season closed Oct. ((12 - Nov. 1, 2019))17 - Nov. 6, 2020.
Special youth hunting days open only to hunters 15 years of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting): Sept. ((21, 2019))26, 2020, and ((Feb. 1, 2020))Feb. 6, 2021, in Western Washington (West Zone); ((Sept. 28, 2019))Oct. 3, 2020, and ((Feb. 1, 2020))Feb. 6, 2021, in Eastern Washington (East Zone).
Special veterans and active military personnel hunting day open only to hunters as defined in Section 3 of 16 U.S. Code Sec. 704 as amended by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act: ((Feb. 1, 2020))Feb. 6, 2021, in Western Washington (West Zone)and Eastern Washington (East Zone).
Daily Bag Limit: 7 ducks, to include not more than 2 hen mallard, 1 pintail, ((3))2 scaup, 2 canvasback, and 2 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 1 harlequin, 2 scoter, 2 long-tailed duck, and 2 goldeneye in Western Washington.
Possession Limit for Regular Season: 21 ducks, to include not more than 6 hen mallard, 3 pintail, ((9))6 scaup, 6 canvasback, and 6 redhead statewide; and to include not more than 1 harlequin, 6 scoter, 6 long-tailed duck, and 6 goldeneye in Western Washington.
Possession Limit for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel Hunting Days: Same as Daily Bag Limit.
Season Limit: 1 harlequin in Western Washington.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SEA DUCKS
Hunters must possess a special ((2019-2020))2020-2021 hunting authorization and harvest record card for sea ducks when hunting harlequin, scoter, long-tailed duck, and goldeneye in Western Washington. A hunter who has not previously possessed a sea duck harvest report card must submit an application form to Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW). Immediately after taking a sea duck into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required on the harvest record card.
COOT (Mudhen)
Same areas and dates (including youth, veterans and active military personnel hunting days) as the duck season.
Daily Bag Limit: 25 coots.
Possession Limit: 75 coots.
Possession Limit for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel Hunting Days: Dame as Daily Bag Limit.
SNIPE
Same areas and dates (except youth, veterans and active military personnel hunting days) as the duck season.
Daily Bag Limit: 8 snipe.
Possession Limit: 24 snipe.
GEESE (except Brant)
Special youth hunting days open only to hunters 15 years of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting): Sept. ((21, 2019))26, 2020, and ((Feb. 1, 2020))Feb. 6, 2021, in Western Washington (West Zone); ((Sept. 28, 2019))Oct. 3, 2020, and ((Feb. 1, 2020))Feb. 6, 2021, in Eastern Washington (East Zone).
Special veterans and active military personnel hunting day open only to hunters as defined in Section 3 of 16 U.S. Code Sec. 704 as amended by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act: ((Feb. 1, 2020))Feb. 6, 2021, in Western Washington (West Zone)and Eastern Washington (East Zone).
Daily Bag Limit for September dates: 4 Canada geese and 10 white-fronted geese.
Daily Bag Limit for February date: 4 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 10 white-fronted geese, and 6 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit for Youth, Veterans and Active Military Personnel Hunting Days: Same as Daily Bag Limit.
Western Washington Goose Seasons
Goose Management Area 1: Island, Skagit, and Snohomish counties.
September Canada Goose Season
Sept. ((7-12, 2019))5-10, 2020.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.
Regular Season
Oct. ((12 - Dec. 1, 2019))17 - Nov. 29, and Dec. ((14, 2019 - Jan. 26, 2020))12, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021, for Canada and white-fronted geese (except brant).
Oct. ((12 - Dec. 1, 2019))17 - Nov. 29, and Dec. ((14, 2019 - Jan. 26, 2020))12, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021, and Feb. ((8-18, 2020))13-23, 2021, for snow, Ross', and blue geese (collectively referred to as white geese). During Feb. ((8-18, 2020))13-23, 2021, in Skagit and Snohomish counties, specified WDFW lands including Fir Island Farm Game Reserve, Island Unit, Johnson DeBay's Slough Swan Reserve and Hunt Unit, Leque Island Unit, Samish Unit, Samish River Unit, South Padilla Bay Unit, and Skagit Headquarters Unit of the Skagit Wildlife Area are closed to goose hunting in Goose Management Area 1. During Feb. ((8-18, 2020))13-23, 2021, in Snohomish County, that portion east of Interstate 5 is closed to goose hunting in Goose Management Area 1.
Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada geese, 10 white-fronted geese, and 6 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 12 Canada geese, 30 white-fronted geese, and 18 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SNOW GEESE
Hunters must possess a special ((2019-2020))2020-2021 migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for snow geese when hunting snow, Ross', and blue geese in Goose Management Area 1. A hunter who has not previously possessed a snow goose harvest report card must submit an application form to Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW). Immediately after taking a snow, Ross', or blue goose into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required on the harvest record card.
SKAGIT COUNTY SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS
It is unlawful to discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunting waterfowl within 100 feet of any paved public road on Fir Island in Skagit County or to discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunting snow geese within 100 feet of any paved public road in other areas of Skagit County.
While hunting snow geese, if a hunter is convicted of (a) trespass; (b) shooting from, across, or along the maintained part of any public highway; (c) discharging a firearm for the purpose of hunting waterfowl within 100 feet of any paved public road on Fir Island in Skagit County or discharging a firearm within 100 feet of any paved public road for the purpose of hunting snow geese in other areas of Skagit County; or (d) exceeding the daily bag limit for geese, authorization will be invalidated for the remainder of the current snow goose season and an authorization will not be issued for the subsequent snow goose season.
Goose Management Area 2 - Coast: Pacific County and the portion of Grays Harbor County west of highway 101.
September Canada Goose Season
Sept. ((7-15, 2019))5-13, 2020.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese, except 15 Canada geese in Pacific County.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese, except 45 Canada geese in Pacific County.
Regular Season
Open in all areas from 30 minutes after the start of official hunting hours to 30 minutes before the end of official hunting hours, 7 days per week during Oct. ((12-27, 2019))17 - Nov. 1, 2020; Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Nov. ((1 – Dec. 1, 2019, Dec. 21, 2019 - Jan. 19, 2020; and Feb. 8-22, 2020))4 - Dec. 6, 2020, and Dec. 23, 2020 - Jan. 24, 2021, and Feb. 13-24, 2021. During Feb. ((8-22, 2020))13-24, 2021, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) and WDFW Wildlife Areas are closed to goose hunting in Goose Management Area 2 - Coast.
Bag Limits for Goose Management Area 2 - Coast:
Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 10 white-fronted geese, and 6 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 12 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 30 white-fronted geese, and 18 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Dusky Canada geese: SEASON CLOSED.
Goose Management Area 2 - Inland: Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum counties and the portion of Grays Harbor County east of highway 101.
September Canada Goose Season
Sept. ((7-15, 2019))5-13, 2020.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.
Regular Season
Open in all areas except Ridgefield NWR from 30 minutes after the start of official hunting hours to 30 minutes before the end of official hunting hours, 7 days per week during Oct. ((12-27, 2019))17 - Nov. 1, 2020; Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Nov. ((23, 2019 - Jan. 12, 2020; and Feb. 8 - Mar. 7, 2020))25, 2020 - Jan. 17, 2021, and Feb. 13 - Mar. 10, 2021. During Feb. ((8 - Mar. 7, 2020))13 - Mar. 10, 2021, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) and WDFW Wildlife Areas are closed to goose hunting in Goose Management Area 2 - Inland. Ridgefield NWR open from 30 minutes after the start of official hunting hours to 30 minutes before the end of official hunting hours, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only, Oct. ((12-27, 2019 and Nov. 23, 2019 - Jan. 11, 2020))17 - Nov. 1, 2020, and Nov. 25, 2020 - Jan. 16, 2021.
Bag Limits for Goose Management Area 2 - Inland:
Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 10 white-fronted geese, and 6 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 12 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 30 white-fronted geese, and 18 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Dusky Canada geese: SEASON CLOSED.
Special Provisions for Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland Regular Season only:
A dusky Canada goose is defined as a dark-breasted (as shown in the Munsell color chart 10 YR, 5 or less) Canada goose with a culmen (bill) length of 40-50 mm.
Hunters must possess a valid special ((2019-2020))2020-2021 migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for geese when hunting all goose species in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland. New hunters and those who did not maintain a valid ((2018-2019))2019-2020 authorization must review goose identification training materials and score a minimum of 80% on a goose identification test to receive authorization. Hunters who fail a test must wait 28 days before retesting, and will not be issued a reciprocal authorization until that time. Immediately after taking a goose into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required on the harvest record card.
It is unlawful for hunters in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland to fail to comply with the directions of authorized department personnel related to the collection of goose subspecies information pursuant to RCW 77.12.071. A person who prevents department personnel from collecting samples of tissue or other bodily parts is subject to prosecution under RCW 77.15.360 Unlawful interfering in department operationsPenalty. If a hunter takes a dusky Canada goose or does not comply with requirements listed above regarding WDFW collection of subspecies information, authorization will be invalidated by the department and the hunter will not be able to hunt geese in Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland for the remainder of the season. It is unlawful to fail to comply with all provisions listed above for Goose Management Area 2 Coast and Inland. Taking one dusky Canada goose is punishable as an infraction under RCW 77.15.160 (5)(b). Other violations of Area 2 goose hunting rules are punishable as an infraction under RCW 77.15.160 (2)(e) or as a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.400 unlawful hunting of wild birds, depending on the circumstances of the violation.
Goose Management Area 3
Includes all parts of Western Washington not included in Goose Management Areas 1 and 2.
September Canada Goose Season
Sept. ((7-12, 2019))5-10, 2020.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 15 Canada geese.
Regular Season
Oct. ((12-24, 2019 and Nov. 2, 2019 - Jan. 26, 2020))17-29, and Nov. 7, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 10 white-fronted geese, and 6 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 12 Canada geese (except dusky Canada geese which are closed to harvest), 30 white-fronted geese, and 18 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Eastern Washington Goose Seasons
September Canada Goose Season (Eastern Washington)
Sept. ((7-8, 2019))5-6, 2020.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 Canada geese.
Possession Limit: 10 Canada geese.
Goose Management Area 4
Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane, and Walla Walla counties.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only during Oct. ((12, 2019 - Jan. 19, 2020))17, 2020 - Jan. 24, 2021; additionally, to accommodate opportunity during recognized holiday periods, the ((2019-2020))2020-2021 season will include: Nov. ((11, 28, and 29, 2019; Dec. 24, 26, 27, 30, and 31, 2019))26 and 27, 2020; Dec. 24, 25, 28, 29, and 31, 2020, and Jan. 1 and 18, 2021; and every day Jan. ((20-26, 2020))25-31, 2021, for Canada geese and white-fronted geese.
Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only during ((Oct. 26, 2019 – Jan. 19, 2020))Nov. 7, 2020 - Jan. 24, 2021; additionally, to accommodate opportunity during recognized holiday periods, the 2019-2020 season will include: Nov. ((11, 28, and 29, 2019; Dec. 24, 26, 27, 30, and 31, 2019))26 and 27, 2020; Dec. 24, 25, 28, 29, and 31, 2020, and Jan. 1 and 18, 2021; every day Jan. ((20-26, 2020 and Feb. 22 – Mar. 4, 2020))25-31, 2021, and Feb. 20 - Mar. 10, 2021, for snow, Ross', and blue phase geese (collectively referred to as white geese).
Goose Management Area 5
Includes all parts of Eastern Washington not included in Goose Management Area 4.
Oct. ((12-28, 2019))17 - Nov. 2, 2020, and every day from Nov. ((2, 2019 - Jan. 26, 2020))7, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021.
Bag Limits for all Eastern Washington Goose Management Areas during regular seasons:
Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada geese, 10 white-fronted geese, and 6 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
Possession Limit: 12 Canada geese, 30 white-fronted geese, and 18 white geese (snow, Ross', blue).
BRANT
Open in Skagit County only on the following dates:
Jan. 16 and 23, 2021, with additional days provided.
If the ((2019-2020))2020-2021 brant population in Skagit County is greater than 6,000 (as determined by aerial survey), the brant season in Skagit County will be open on the following dates: Jan. ((11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, and 26, 2020))16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 30, and 31, 2021.
If the ((2019-2020))2020-2021 brant population in Skagit County is 3,000-6,000 (as determined by aerial survey), the brant season in Skagit County will be open only on selected dates.
If the ((2019-2020))2020-2021 brant population in Skagit County is below 3,000 (as determined by aerial survey), the brant season in Skagit County will be closed.
Open in Clallam and Whatcom counties only on the following dates: Jan. ((11, 15, and 18, 2020))16, 20, and 23, 2021.
Open in Pacific County only on the following dates: Jan. ((4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, and 26, 2020))9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 31, 2021, but may be adjusted pending the most recent 3-year running average results of the Pacific flyway winter brant survey.
Special youth, open to hunters 15 years of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old who is not hunting), veterans and active military personnel hunting day, open to hunters as defined in Section 3 of 16 U.S. Code Sec. 704 as amended by the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act: Feb. ((1, 2020))6, 2021.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT BRANT
Hunters must possess a special ((2019-2020))2020-2021 migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for brant when hunting brant. A hunter who has not previously possessed a brant harvest report card must submit an application form to Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW). Immediately after taking a brant into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required on the harvest record card.
Bag Limits for Clallam, Skagit, Pacific and Whatcom counties:
Daily Bag Limit: 2 brant.
Possession Limit: 6 brant.
Special youth, veterans and active military personnel hunting day.
Daily Bag and Possession Limit: 2 brant.
SWANS
Season closed statewide.
MOURNING DOVE
Sept. 1 - Oct. 30, ((2019))2020, statewide.
Daily Bag Limit: 15 mourning doves.
Possession Limit: 45 mourning doves.
BAND-TAILED PIGEON
Sept. 15-23, ((2019))2020, statewide.
Daily Bag Limit: 2 band-tailed pigeons.
Possession Limit: 6 band-tailed pigeons.
AUTHORIZATION AND HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT BAND-TAILED PIGEONS
Hunters must possess a special ((2019-2020))2020-2021 migratory bird hunting authorization and harvest record card for band-tailed pigeons when hunting band-tailed pigeons. A hunter who has not previously possessed a band-tailed pigeon harvest report card must submit an application form to Washington state department of fish and wildlife (WDFW). Immediately after taking a band-tailed pigeon into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required on the harvest record card.
FALCONRY SEASONS
DUCKS, COOTS, SNIPE, GEESE, AND MOURNING DOVES (EXCEPT BRANT)(Falconry)
Same season dates for each species in each area as listed above.
Daily Bag Limit: 3, straight or mixed bag, including ducks, coots, snipe, geese, and mourning doves during established seasons.
Possession Limit: 3 times the daily bag limit.
DUCKS, COOTS, CANADA GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, WHITE GEESE AND BRANT
(Extended Falconry)
Sept. ((21, 2019))26, 2020 and Feb. ((1, 2020))6, 2021, in Western Washington (West Zone).
((Sept. 28, 2019))Oct. 3, 2020 and Feb. ((1, 2020))6, 2021, in Eastern Washington (East Zone).
Daily Bag Limit: 3, straight or mixed bag, including allowable species specified under youth, veterans and active military personnel dates.
Possession Limit: Same as the Daily Bag Limit.
MOURNING DOVE(Extended Falconry)
Oct. 31 - Dec. 16, ((2019))2020.
Daily Bag Limit: 3, straight or mixed bag, including ducks, coots, snipe, and geese during established seasons.
Possession Limit: 3 times the daily bag limit.
HIP REQUIREMENTS:
All hunters of migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon) age 16 and over are required to complete a harvest information program (HIP) survey at a license dealer and possess a Washington migratory bird permit as evidence of compliance with this requirement when hunting migratory game birds. Youth hunters are required to complete a HIP survey and possess a Washington migratory bird permit (free for youth) as evidence of compliance with this requirement when hunting migratory game birds.
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 17-05-112, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17)
WAC 220-440-060Killing wildlife causing private property damage.
The fish and wildlife commission is authorized to classify wildlife as game, and/or as endangered species or protected wildlife, and/or as a predatory bird consistent with RCW 77.08.010 and 77.12.020. The commission is also authorized, pursuant to RCW 77.36.030, to establish the limitations and conditions on killing or trapping wildlife that is causing damage on private property. The department may authorize, pursuant to RCW 77.12.240 the killing of wildlife destroying or injuring property.
The conditions for killing wildlife vary, based primarily on the classification of the wildlife species, the imminent nature of the threat to damage private property, the type of private property damage, and the preventive and nonlethal methods employed by the person prior to the damage event. Additional conditions defined by the department may also be important, depending on individual situations. Killing wildlife to address private property damage is subject to all other state and federal laws including, but not limited to, Titles 77 RCW and 220 WAC.
(1) It is unlawful to kill protected wildlife or endangered species (as defined in RCW 77.08.010) unless authorized by commission rule or with a permit from the department, with the following additional requirements:
(a) Federally listed threatened or endangered species will require federal permits or federal authority, in addition to a state permit.
(b) All migratory birds are federally protected and may require a federal permit or federal authority, in addition to a state permit.
(2) Killing wildlife causing damage to a commercial crop or to livestock.
It is permissible to kill unclassified wildlife, predatory birds, and game animals that are in the act of damaging commercial crops or attacking livestock or other domestic animals, under the following conditions:
(a) Predatory birds other than crows and magpies (defined in RCW 77.08.010) and unclassified wildlife that are in the act of damaging commercial crops or attacking livestock or other domestic animals may be killed with the express permission of the crop, livestock, domestic animals, or property owner at any time on private property, to protect domestic animals, livestock, or commercial crops.
(b) Subject to and consistent with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulation "Depredation order for blackbirds, cowbirds, crows, grackles, and magpies," published at 50 C.F.R. Sec. 21.43, it is permissible to take crows or magpies to protect livestock or commercial crops.
(c) If an owner has attempted nonlethal damage control techniques and acquires verbal or written approval from the department, they may kill an individual (one) deer or elk during the physical act of damaging commercial crops within a twelve-month period. The owner must notify the department within twenty-four hours of kill. The department will document animals harvested under this subsection and will ensure harvest is consistent with herd management objectives developed cooperatively with comanagers where available.
(((c)))(d) Multiple deer or elk may be killed if they are in the act of damaging commercial crops if the owner, owner's immediate family member, agent of the owner, or owner's documented employee is issued damage prevention or kill permits and the owner has a valid, written damage prevention cooperative agreement with the department.
(((d)))(e) An owner may kill an individual (one) black bear or cougar during the physical act of attacking livestock or domestic animals with or without an agreement or permit within a twelve-month period. The owner must notify the department within twenty-four hours of kill.
(3) Killing wildlife causing damage or killing wildlife to prevent private property damage.
(a) Predatory birds other than crows and magpies (as defined in RCW 77.08.010(((39)))), unclassified wildlife, and eastern gray squirrels may be killed by the owner of private property, owner's immediate family, agent of the owner, or the owner's documented employee with the express permission of the private real property owner at any time, to prevent private property damage on private real property.
(b) Subject to and consistent with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulation "Depredation order for blackbirds, cowbirds, crows, grackles, and magpies," published at 50 C.F.R. Sec. 21.43, it is permissible to take crows or magpies to prevent property damage.
(c) Subject to subsection (7) of this section, the following list of wildlife species may be killed by the owner of the property, owner's immediate family member, agent of the owner, owner's documented employee, or licensed hunters/trappers in a lawful manner with the express permission of the private real property owner, when causing damage to private property: Raccoon, fox, bobcat, beaver, muskrat, mink, river otter, weasel, hare, and cottontail rabbits.
(((c)))(d) The department may make agreements with landowners to prevent private property damage by wildlife. The agreements may authorize permits to remove animal(s) to abate private property damage.
(((d)))(e) Landowners are encouraged to allow general season hunting and trapping on their property to help minimize damage potential and concerns.
(4) Wildlife control operators may assist property owners under the conditions of their certification or permits to remove animals causing damage.
(5) Tribal members may assist property owners under the conditions of valid comanagement agreements between tribes and the department. Tribes must be in compliance with the agreements including, but not limited to, adhering to reporting requirements, possession, and harvest restrictions.
(6) Hunting licenses and/or associated tags are not required to kill wildlife under this section unless the killing is pursuant to subsections (2)(c) and (3)(b) of this section. Hunters and trappers participating in harvesting wildlife under this section must comply with provisions of each permit. Tribal members operating under subsection (5) of this section are required to meet tribal hunting license, tag, and permit requirements.
(7) Except as specifically provided in a permit from the department or a rule of the commission, people taking wildlife under this rule are subject to the laws and rules of the state.