PROPOSED RULES
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 07-24-061.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 232-12-004 Classification of wild birds, 232-12-045 Hunting equipment restrictions, 232-28-273 2006-2008 Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons and permit quotas, 232-28-295 Landowner hunting permits, 232-28-337 Deer and elk area descriptions, 232-28-342 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 Small game seasons, 232-28-351 2006-2008 Deer general seasons and definitions, and 232-28-352 2006-2008 Elk general seasons and definitions.
Hearing Location(s): Natural Resources Building, Room 172, 1111 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, (360) 902-2515, on March 7-8, 2008, at 8:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 11-12, 2008.
Submit Written Comments to: Wildlife Program Commission Meeting Public Comments, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, e-mail Wildthing@dfw.wa.gov, fax (360) 902-2162, by Friday, February 15, 2008.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Susan Yeager by March 5, 2008, TTY (800) 833-6388 or (360) 902-2267.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: WAC 232-12-004 Classification of wild birds, the amendment adds Eurasian collared dove to the list of predatory birds in Washington.
WAC 232-12-045 Hunting equipment restrictions, this proposal will restrict the use of telemetry equipment for hunting deer, elk, bear, moose, mountain goat, and bighorn sheep that have radio transmitters attached to them.
WAC 232-28-273 2006-2008 Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat seasons and permit quotas, rule amends 2008 seasons and permit quotas for moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. The purpose of the rule is to maximize recreational hunting opportunities for these species while meeting the population and recreational objectives for each herd as indicated in the game management plan. The rule changes include minor statewide permit level changes for moose (+14 permits) and bighorn sheep (+2 permits), as well as hunt boundary changes for mountain goat. The anticipated effect is stable to increase populations of these hunting species.
WAC 232-28-295 Landowner hunting permits, the proposal identifies permit levels and season dates for landowner hunting permit (LHP) program participants for the 2008 hunting seasons. There are calendar date modifications for some permits, but no changes in permit levels are being proposed. If adopted, the proposal will allocate seventy deer permits and 186 elk permits among five LHP cooperators. 60% of the permits will be for antlerless animals while 24% will be for antlered animals and 16% for any elk.
WAC 232-28-337 Deer and elk area descriptions, the proposed change removes elk feeding areas from GMU 368.
WAC 232-28-342 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 Small game seasons, since 2003, the department has proposed liberalized fall, either sex turkey hunting seasons in northeastern and southeastern Washington, to provide expanded hunting opportunity and to address undesired turkey population increases. This proposal would change fall turkey hunting opportunities by increasing fall turkey permit levels in some southeastern Washington game management units (GMUs), while moving some northeastern GMUs from "early fall permit only" to "early fall general season" designations.
The amendment also extends the mourning dove season from 15 to 30 days in September, modifies the mourning dove falconry season to be consistent with federal rules, and makes the September goose season in Grays Harbor consistent with the remainder of Goose Management Area 3.
WAC 232-28-351 2006-2008 Deer general seasons and definitions, this rule amends the 2008 seasons for deer. The rule clarifies the antler restriction in GMU 554; focuses late season opportunity in a portion of GMU 162; and retains a late deer season in the main part of GMU 368.
WAC 232-28-352 2006-2008 Elk general seasons and definitions, this rule amends the 2008 seasons for elk. The rule modifies the season dates for the Elk Area 3911 damage hunt to provide better incentives for harvesting elk early in the season. Hunts that end in January are amended to end on January 20th to allow time for hunters to report prior to the January 31 reporting deadline. This proposal also establishes a hunt in Elk Area 3681, which avoids conflict with elk feeding stations and ethical issues while retaining the late elk season in the main part of GMU 368.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: WAC 232-12-004, the Eurasian collared dove is a nonnative species that has recently expanded its range into Washington. The effects of this species are not known, but there is some evidence that it may compete with our native mourning doves. The proposed amendment would classify the species as a predatory bird, which would allow it to be taken year-round with a hunting license as provided under WAC 232-12-005.
WAC 232-12-045, it is too easy for hunters to find and harvest wildlife with transmitters attached to them and hunting in this manner may bias the results of research projects.
WAC 232-28-273, recommended adjustments in permit quotas are based on meeting population objectives for each species as indicated in the game management plan.
WAC 232-28-295, the proposed permits are consistent with the commission's private lands hunter access program policy (C-6002). The permits will result in general public hunter access on private property and will help mitigate deer and elk foraging on private agricultural lands.
WAC 232-28-337, this proposal allows the continuation of December hunting seasons without impacting feeding activities or creating unethical hunting situations.
WAC 232-28-342, the proposed changes provide: (1) Greater turkey population control in areas experiencing unwanted population growth or, (2) increased turkey hunter opportunity in areas where expanding populations can support increased fall harvest.
The 2003-09 WDFW game management plan prescribes a restrictive dove season until a significant increase is observed in the ten-year Washington breeding population index. In 2007, a significant increase was observed in this index, and the department is recommending an increase in the 2008 dove season length from fifteen to thirty days, with season dates September 1-30. Grays Harbor County was included in Goose Management Area 3 in 2006, and the 2008 September goose season in Grays Harbor County is proposed for change to be consistent with season dates in the remainder of Goose Management Area 3.
WAC 232-28-351, recommended adjustments clarify restrictions, and helps focus harvest where desired. The change from GMU 368 to Deer Area 3682 helps retain the late hunt without impacting elk feeding operations.
WAC 232-28-352, recommended adjustments clarify restrictions, and helps focus harvest where desired. The change from GMU 368 to Elk Area 3681 helps retain the late hunt without impacting elk feeding operations.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020,
77.12.570, 77.12.210.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington fish and wildlife commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Dave Brittell, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2504; and Enforcement: Bruce Bjork, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2373.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. These rules regulate recreational hunters and do not directly regulate small business.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Not hydraulics rules.
January 23, 2008
Loreva M. Preuss
Rules Coordinator
OTS-1279.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 04-98, filed 5/12/04,
effective 6/12/04)
WAC 232-12-004
Classification of wild birds.
(1) Game
birds include:
| Common Name | Scientific Name |
| migratory waterfowl | Anatidae |
| wild turkey | Meleagris gallopavo |
| blue grouse | Falcipennis obscurus |
| spruce grouse | Dendragapus canadensis |
| ruffed grouse | Bonasa umbellus |
| "Forest grouse" means blue, spruce, or ruffed grouse |
|
| sharp-tailed grouse | Tympanuchus phasianellus |
| greater sage-grouse | Centrocercus urophasianus |
| white-tailed ptarmigan | Lagopus leucurus |
| California quail | Callipepla californica |
| mountain quail | Oreortyx pictus |
| northern bobwhite | Colinus virginianus |
| scaled quail | Callipepla squamata |
| chukar | Alectoris chukar |
| ring-necked pheasant | Phasianus colchicus |
| Gray (Hungarian) partridge | Perdix perdix |
| "Upland bird" means quail, chukar, pheasant, or partridge |
|
| American coot | Fulica americana |
| common snipe | Gallinago gallinago |
| band-tailed pigeon | Columba fasciata |
| mourning dove | Zenaida macroura |
| Common Name | Scientific Name |
| black-billed magpie | Pica hudsonia |
| American crow | Corvus brachyrhynchos |
| European starling | Sturnus vulgaris |
| house (English) sparrow | Passer domesticus |
| rock dove | Columba livia |
| Eurasian collared dove | Streptopelia decaocto |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-004, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-004, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. 91-11-006 (Order 491), § 232-12-004, filed 5/2/91, effective 6/2/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-004, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-004, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-030.]
OTS-1280.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 03-129, filed 6/12/03,
effective 7/13/03)
WAC 232-12-045
Hunting equipment restrictions.
(1) It
is unlawful to hunt deer or elk with the aid of infrared night
vision equipment or with laser sights (not to include range
finders) capable of projecting a beam onto the target, while
in possession or control of a firearm, bow and arrow, or
crossbow.
(2) It is unlawful to use radio-telemetry equipment to locate and hunt wildlife that have radio transmitters attached to them. Possession of radio-telemetry receivers while hunting deer, elk, bear, moose, mountain goat, and bighorn sheep is unlawful.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-12-045, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.]
OTS-1281.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 07-62, filed 5/3/07,
effective 6/3/07)
WAC 232-28-273
2006-2008 Moose, bighorn sheep, and
mountain goat seasons and permit quotas.
Moose Permit Hunts
Who May Apply: Anyone may apply; EXCEPT those who harvested a
moose previously in Washington state. An individual may only
harvest one moose during their lifetime (except waived for
antlerless only hunts and raffle and auction hunts).
Bag Limit: One moose.
Weapon Restrictions: Permit holders may use any legal weapon.
| Hunt Name |
Permit Season |
Permit Hunt Boundary Description |
Special Restrictions |
Permits | |
| Kettle Range | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMUs 101, 105 | Any Moose | 2 | |
| Selkirk Mtns. A | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMU 113 | Any Moose | 25 | |
| Selkirk Mtns. Bd | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMU 113 | Antlerless Only | 2 | |
| Mt. Spokane A | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMU 124 east of Hwy 395 | Any Moose | (( |
|
| Mt. Spokane B | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMU 124 east of Hwy 395 | Antlerless Only | (( |
|
| Mt. Spokane Youth Onlya | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMU 124 east of Hwy 395 | Antlerless Only | (( |
|
| 49 Degrees North A | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMU 117 | Any Moose | 26 | |
| 49 Degrees North Bb | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMU 117 | Antlerless Only | (( |
|
| 49 Degrees North Cc | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMU 117 | Antlerless Only | 2 | |
| 49 Degrees North Youth Onlya | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMU 117 | Antlerless Only | 2 | |
| Three Forks | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMUs 108, 111 | Any Moose | 8 | |
| Hangman A | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMUs 127, 130 | Any Moose | (( |
|
| Hangman B | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMUs 127, 130 | Antlerless Only | (( |
|
| Huckleberry Range | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 | GMUs 121, 124 west of Hwy 395 | Any Moose | (( |
|
bApplicants must possess a Disabled Hunter Permit.
cApplicants must be 65 years of age or older by November 30 during the license year they are applying for.
dApplicants must be a certified hunter education instructor who meet program-defined eligibility criteria.
Bighorn Sheep Permit Hunts
Who May Apply: Anyone may apply; EXCEPT those who harvested a
bighorn sheep previously in Washington state. An individual
may only harvest one bighorn sheep during their lifetime. (Except waived for raffle and auction hunts.)
Bag Limit: One bighorn ram (except Vulcan Mountain B is one
adult ewe).
| Hunt Name |
Permit Season |
Permit Hunt Boundary Description |
Special Restrictions |
Permits | |
| Vulcan Mountain A | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 2 | Any Legal Weapon | (( |
|
| Vulcan Mountain Ba | Oct. 1-10 | Sheep Unit 2 | Adult ewe only Any Legal Weapon |
2 | |
| Selah Butte | Nov. (( |
Sheep Unit 4 | Any Legal Weapon | 5 | |
| Umtanum | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 5 | Any Legal Weapon | 5 | |
| Cleman Mountain A | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 7 | Any Legal Weapon | 4 | |
| Cleman Mountain B | Nov. (( |
Sheep Unit 7 | Any Legal Weapon | 4 | |
| Mt. Hull | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 10 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | |
| Wenaha | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 11 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | |
| Lincoln Cliffs | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 12 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | |
| Quilomene A | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 13 | Any Legal Weapon | 4 | |
| Swakane | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 14 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | |
| Tieton | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 15 | Any Legal Weapon | 3 | |
| Manson | Nov. (( |
Sheep Unit 16 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | |
| Asotin | Sept. 15-Oct. 10 | Sheep Unit 17 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | |
Bighorn Sheep Units:
Sheep Unit 2 Vulcan Mountain: Permit Area: Ferry County
north of the Kettle River near Curlew.
Sheep Unit 4 Selah Butte: Permit Area: That part of Yakima
and Kittitas counties between Ellensburg and Yakima east of
the Yakima River and north of Selah Creek, west of Interstate
82 and south of Interstate 90.
Sheep Unit 5 Umtanum: Permit Area: Those portions of Yakima
and Kittitas counties west of the Yakima River, north of Wenas
Creek, and east of USFS Road 1701 to Manastash Lake and its
drainage; south and east along the South Fork Manastash Creek
to Manastash Creek and the Yakima River.
Sheep Unit 7 Cleman Mountain: Permit Area: That part of
Yakima County south of Wenas Creek and east of USFS Road 1701,
north of Highway 410 and Highway 12 and west of the Yakima
River.
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.
Sheep Unit 11 Wenaha Wilderness: Permit Area: That part of
GMU 169 within Crooked Creek drainage.
Sheep Unit 12 Lincoln Cliffs: Permit Area: That part of
Lincoln County north of Highway 2.
Sheep Unit 13 Quilomene: Permit Area: GMUs 329, 330, and 251
south of Colockum Creek.
Sheep Unit 14 Swakane: Permit Area: GMU 250.
Sheep Unit 15 Tieton: Permit Area: GMU 360.
Sheep Unit 16 Manson: Permit Area: GMU 243.
Sheep Unit 17 Asotin: Permit Area: GMU 175.
Mountain Goat Permit Hunts
Who May Apply: Anyone may apply; except those who harvested a
mountain goat in Washington state after 1998. An individual
may only harvest one mountain goat during their lifetime,
except for those who harvested a goat prior to 1999. (Except
waived for raffle and auction hunts.)
Bag Limit: One (1) adult goat of either sex with horns four
(4) inches or longer. WDFW urges hunters to refrain from
shooting nannies with kids. Permit hunters may start hunting
Sept. 1 with archery equipment.
| Hunt Name |
Permit Season |
Permit Hunt Boundary Description |
Special Restrictions |
Permits | |
| Chelan North | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Goat Unit 2-1 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | |
| Methow | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Goat Unit 2-2 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | |
| Naches Pass/Corral Pass | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Goat Units 3-6, 4-38 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | |
| Bumping River | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Goat Unit 3-7 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | |
| Blazed Ridge | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Goat Unit 3-10 | Any Legal Weapon | 2 | |
| Tatoosh | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Goat Unit 5-2 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | |
| Smith Creek | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Goat Unit 5-3 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | |
| Goat Rocks/Tieton River | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Goat Units 3-9, 5-4 | Any Legal Weapon | 5 | |
| Chowder Ridge | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Goat Units 4-3 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | |
| Avalanche Gorge | Sept. 15-Oct. 31 | Goat Units 4-7 | Any Legal Weapon | 1 | |
Goat Unit 2-1 Chelan N. (Chelan County): Permit Area:
Beginning at the mouth of Fish Creek on Lake Chelan (Moore
Point); then northeast up Fish Creek and USFS trail 1259 to
the Sawtooth crest near Deephole Spring; then southeast along
the Sawtooth crest, which separates Chelan and Okanogan
County, to Horsethief Basin and the headwaters of Safety
Harbor Creek; then south along Safety Harbor Creek to Lake
Chelan, then northwest along the north shore of Lake Chelan to
the mouth of Fish Creek at Moore Point and the point of
beginning.
Goat Unit 2-2 Methow Area: Permit Area: Okanogan County
within the following described boundary: Beginning at the
Town of Twisp, westerly along the Twisp River Road (County
Road 4440) to Roads End; west up the Twisp Pass Trail 432 to
Twisp Pass and the Okanogan County line; northerly along the
Okanogan County line through Washington Pass to Harts Pass;
southeast down Harts Pass (Road 5400) to Lost River; then
along the Lost River-Mazama Road to Mazama; then southwest to
State Highway 20; then southeasterly along State Highway 20 to
Twisp and the point of beginning.
Goat Unit 3-6 Naches Pass: Permit Area: Yakima and Kittitas
counties within the following described boundary: Beginning
at Chinook Pass; then north along the Pacific Crest Trail to
Naches Pass; then east to USFS Road 19 and continuing to State
Highway 410; then west along State Highway 410 to Chinook Pass
and point of beginning.
Goat Unit 3-7 Bumping River: Permit Area: GMU 356.
Goat Unit 3-9 Tieton River: Permit Area: GMU 364.
Goat Unit 3-10 Blazed Ridge: Permit Area: Kittitas and
Yakima counties within the following described boundary:
Beginning at the mouth of Cabin Creek on the Yakima River;
then west along Cabin Creek to the headwaters near Snowshoe
Butte; then south along the Cascade Crest separating the Green
and Yakima river drainage to Pyramid Peak; then southeast
along the North Fork, Little Naches, and Naches River to the
Yakima River; then north along the Yakima River to the mouth
of Cabin Creek and point of beginning.
Goat Unit 4-3 Chowder Ridge: Permit Area: Whatcom County
within the following described boundary: Beginning where
Wells Creek intersects the North Fork Nooksack River; then up
Wells Creek to Bar Creek; then southwest up Bar Creek to the
Mazama Glacier; then continue southwest up Mazama Glacier to
the summit of Mt. Baker; then northwest between Roosevelt
Glacier and Coleman Glacier to Kulshan Cabin and the
headwaters of Kulshan Creek and Grouse Creek to Smith Creek;
then north down Smith Creek to Glacier Creek; continue north
down Glacier Creek to the North Fork Nooksack River; then east
along the North Fork Nooksack River to Wells Creek and the
point of beginning.
Goat Unit 4-7 Avalanche Gorge: Permit Area: Whatcom County
within the following described boundary: Beginning at the
intersection of the Baker Lake Road (USFS Road 394) and Park
Creek; then northwest up Park Creek to Park Glacier; then
continue ((northwest)) westerly up Park Glacier to the summit
of ((Mt.)) Mount Baker; then ((northeast)) northerly down
Mazama Glacier to ((the 6,500 ft. elevation; then east to the
Portals; then continue east along the ridge line to Coleman
Pinnacle; then northeast along the Camp Kiser Trail 683
(Ptarmigan Ridge) to the extreme southeast extension of
Kulshan Ridge; then due east to the Lake Ann Trail 600; then
east along the Lake Ann Trail 600 to the boundary of North
Cascades National Park; then south and east along the park
boundary to the Baker River and down the Baker River)) Bar
Creek; then northeast down Bar Creek to the confluence of
Wells Creek; then southeast up Wells Creek to waypoint 593106
E 5410010 N (NAD27); then southeast about 1/2 mile to
Ptarmigan Ridge Trail 682.1 at waypoint 593674 E 5409462 N;
then south and southwest along said trail about 1/2 mile to
upper tributary of Swift Creek at waypoint 593425 E 5408803 N;
then east and southeast down said tributary to confluence with
Swift Creek; then south and southeast down Swift Creek to the
Baker Lake Road (USFS Road 394); then west along the Baker
Lake Road (USFS Road 394) to Park Creek and the point of
beginning.
Goat Unit 4-38 Corral Pass: Permit Area: Pierce County
within the following described boundary: Beginning where Goat
Creek intersects the Corral Pass Road; then southeast up Goat
Creek to the Cascade Crest; then north along the Crest to USFS
Trail 1188; then northwest along said trail to USFS Trail
1176; then north along said trail to Corral Pass; then west
along Corral Pass Road to its intersection with Goat Creek and
the point of beginning.
Goat Unit 5-2 Tatoosh: Permit Area: Lewis County within the
following described boundary: Beginning at the junction of
the southern Mount Rainier National Park Boundary and State
Highway 123; then south along State Highway 123 to U.S.
Highway 12; then southwest along said highway to Skate Creek
Road (USFS Road 52); then northwest along said road to the
junction of Morse Creek Road (old road to Longmire
Campground); then north along said road to the Mount Rainier
National Park Boundary; then east along the southern park
boundary to the point of beginning.
Goat Unit 5-3 Smith Creek: Permit area: Lewis County within
the following described boundary: Beginning at the Town of
Randle; then east along U.S. Highway 12 to USFS Road 21; then
southeast along USFS Road 21 to USFS Road 22; then northeast
and northwest along USFS Road 22 to USFS Road 23; then east
and northwest on USFS Road 23 to USFS Road 25; then north
along USFS Road 25 to Randle and point of beginning.
Goat Unit 5-4 Goat Rocks: Permit Area: Lewis County south of
the White Pass Highway (U.S. Highway 12) and east of the
Johnson Creek Road (USFS Road 1302).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-28-273, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-273, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 05-11-022 (Order 05-89), § 232-28-273, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-273, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-273, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-28-273, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-273, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-273, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-273, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 98-10-005 (Order 98-58), § 232-28-273, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.]
OTS-1282.1
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 07-166, filed 8/9/07,
effective 9/9/07)
WAC 232-28-295
Landowner hunting permits.
A landowner
may enter into a contract with the department and establish
boundaries and other requirements for hunter access consistent
with commission policy.
Hunters must possess both an access permit from the landowner
and a hunting permit from the department when hunting on lands
and for species covered under contract.
(1) Buckrun
Buckrun is located in Grant County, near the town of Wilson
Creek. A legal description of the property has been filed
with the county and is in the contract between Buckrun and the
department.
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 with written authorization from the
Buckrun manager. All hunters must check in and out on hunt
day. Schedule hunts in advance by calling 509-345-2577.
Deer
((2007)) 2008 Buckrun Landowner Hunting Permits
The manager of Buckrun will distribute these hunting permits.
An access fee may be charged in order to utilize these
permits. No access fee will be charged for the raffle permit
winners. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag
are eligible for permits on Buckrun properties. Contact the
manager at 509-345-2577 for additional information.
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Buckrun | 10 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless Mule Deer or any Whitetail Deer | Buckrun |
| Buckrun | 30 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Any deer | Buckrun |
| Buckrun Raffle | 10 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Any deer | Buckrun |
((2007)) 2008 Buckrun Special Hunting Permits
Hunters apply to Washington department of fish and wildlife
for these permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm
deer tag are eligible for Buckrun special permits. All
hunters must check in and out on hunt day. Schedule hunts in
advance by calling 509-345-2577.
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Buckrun | 10 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 | Antlerless Mule Deer or any Whitetail Deer | Buckrun |
The 4-O Cattle Company is located in southwest Asotin County
near the Washington/Oregon border. A legal description of the
property is in the contract between the 4-O Cattle Company and
the department.
((2007)) 2008 4-O Cattle Company Landowner Hunting Permits
The manager of the 4-O Cattle Company will distribute these
hunting permits. An access fee may be charged in order to
utilize these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O Cattle Company | 1 | Sept. (( |
Any Bull | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Cattle Company | 6 | Oct. (( |
Spike Bull Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Cattle Company - A | 5 | (( Sept. 29 - Oct. 5 |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Cattle Company - B | 10 | Oct. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Cattle Company - C | 3 | Nov. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Cattle Company - D | 5 | Dec. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O Cattle Company | 1 | Nov. (( |
(( |
4-O Cattle Company |
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O Cattle Company | 6 | Oct. (( |
(( |
4-O Cattle Company |
Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and
wildlife for these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O Any Bull Elk | 1 | Sept. (( |
Any Bull | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Spike Bull Elk | 2 | Oct. (( |
Spike Bull Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk A | 15 | Sept. 29 - Oct. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk B | 10 | Oct. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk C | 7 | Nov. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk D | 5 | Nov. 29 - Dec.
(( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk E | 5 | Dec. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk F | 5 | Dec. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk G | 5 | Dec. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk H | 3 | Dec. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk I | 5 | Jan. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| 4-O Antlerless Elk J | 5 | Jan. (( |
Antlerless Only | 4-O Cattle Company |
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O White-tailed Buck | 1 | Nov. (( |
(( |
4-O Cattle Company |
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| 4-O Mule Deer Buck | 2 | Oct. (( |
(( 3 pt. min. |
4-O Cattle Company |
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.
((2007)) 2008 Silver Dollar Association Landowner Hunting
Permits
The manager of the Silver Dollar Association will distribute
these hunting permits. An access fee may be charged in order
to utilize these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Silver Dollar | 24 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any Elk | Silver Dollar |
| Silver Dollar | 15 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Antlerless | Silver Dollar |
Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and
wildlife for these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Silver Dollar | 6 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Any Elk | Silver Dollar |
| Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk | 12 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Antlerless Elk Only | Silver Dollar |
| Silver Dollar Any Elk | 2 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Persons of Disability Only, Any Elk | Silver Dollar |
| Silver Dollar Antlerless Elk | 3 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Persons of Disability Only, Antlerless Elk Only | Silver Dollar |
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.
((2007)) 2008 Blackrock Ranches Landowner Hunting Permits
The manager of Blackrock Ranches will distribute these hunting
permits. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize
these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Blackrock Ranches | 6 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any Elk | Blackrock Ranches |
| Blackrock Ranches | 8 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Antlerless | Blackrock Ranches |
Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and
wildlife for these permits.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Permit Number | Permit Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Blackrock Ranches | 1 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Any Elk | Blackrock Ranches |
| Blackrock Ranches | 4 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Antlerless Only | Blackrock Ranches |
| Blackrock Ranches | 1 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Any Elk | Blackrock Ranches |
| Blackrock Ranches | 4 | Aug. 1 - March 31 | Youth Only, Antlerless Only | Blackrock Ranches |
The Teanaway Ranch is located in Kittitas County, 7 miles west
of Cle Elum. A legal description of the property is in the
contract between the Teanaway Ranch and the department.
((2007)) 2008 Teanaway ((Ranch)) Landowner Hunting Permits
The manager of the Teanaway Ranch will distribute this hunting
permit. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize this
permit.
Elk
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Teanaway Ranch | (( |
(( |
Any Bull | Teanaway Ranch |
Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and
wildlife for this permit.
ELK
| Hunt Name | Quota | Access Season | Special Restrictions | Boundary Description |
| Teanaway Ranch | 1 | (( |
Any Bull | Teanaway Ranch |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 07-17-049 (Order 07-166), § 232-28-295, filed 8/9/07, effective 9/9/07; 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-28-295, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28-295, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07; 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-295, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-295, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.]
OTS-1283.2
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 07-292, filed 12/13/07,
effective 1/13/08)
WAC 232-28-337
Deer and elk area descriptions.
ELK AREAS
Elk Area No. 1008 West Wenaha (Columbia County): That part of
GMU 169 west of USFS trail 3112 (East Butte Creek Trail) and
Butte Creek.
Elk Area No. 1009 East Wenaha (Columbia, Garfield, Asotin
counties): That part of GMU 169 east of USFS trail 3112 (East
Butte Creek Trail) and Butte Creek.
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.
Elk Area No. 1014 (Columbia-Garfield counties): That part of
GMU 166 Tucannon west of the Tucannon River and USFS Trail No.
3110 (Jelly Spr.-Diamond Pk. Trail).
Elk Area No. 1015 Turnbull (Spokane County): Located in GMU
130, designated areas within the boundaries of Turnbull
National Wildlife Refuge.
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): Beginning at
Crawford Street and the Columbia River in Wenatchee; west on
Crawford Street and Number Two Canyon Road to USFS 7101 Road
(Peavine Canyon); west on USFS 7101 Road to Mission Creek
Road; north on Mission Creek Road to USFS 7104 Road (Sand
Creek Road); west on USFS 7104 Road (Sand Creek Road) to Camas
Creek; west up Camas Creek to where Camas Creek crosses USFS
7200 Road, T22N, R18E, Section 4; north along USFS 7200 Road
to U.S. Highway 97; north on U.S. Highway 97 to USFS 7300 Road
(Mountain Home Road); north on the USFS 7300 Road to the
Wenatchee River at Leavenworth; down the Wenatchee River and
Columbia River to 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. 3068 Klickitat Meadows (Yakima County):
Beginning at Darland Mountain, southeast along the main divide
between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum Creek
drainage to the point due west of the headwaters of
Reservation Creek (Section 18, T12N, R14E); then along a line
due west to Spencer Point (as represented in the DNR 100k
map); northeast from Spencer Point to US Forest Service (USFS)
Trail 1136; north along USFS Trail 1136 to USFS Trail 615;
east on USFS Trail 615 to Darland Mountain 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 the power line in T14N, R15E, Section 33; 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 Parke Creek;
north on Parke Creek to Whiskey Jim Creek; east on Whiskey Jim
Creek to Beacon Ridge Road; south on Beacon Ridge Road to the
Vantage Highway; east along the Vantage Highway to I-90; west
along I-90 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 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 the Cabin Creek Road; east and north on
Cabin Creek Road to Easton and 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. 3944 Clemen (Yakima County): That portion of GMU
342 beginning at the junction of Highway 410 and USFS Road
1701 (Big Bald Mountain Road); north to USFS Road 1712; east
on USFS Road 1712 (Clemen Ridge Road) to the east edge of
Waterworks Canyon; south along the east edge of Waterworks
Canyon to the elk fence; west along the elk fence to Highway
410 to the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 4041 Grandy Creek (Skagit County): Begin at the
intersection of CP 190 Road and CP 132 Road (Section 28, T36N,
R5E); east along the CP 132 Road to the CP 130 Road; east and
south along CP 130 Road to CP 110 Road, west, south and east
along CP 110 Road to Childs Creek; south down Childs Creek to
State Route 20; east on State Route 20 to Grandy Creek; south
down Grandy Creek to the Skagit River; south on a line to
South Skagit Hwy; west on South Skagit Hwy to State Route 9;
north on State Route 9 to State Route 20; east on State Route
20 to Helmick Road; north on Helmick Road to CP 190 Road to CP
132 Road and the point of beginning. (WA Atlas & Gazetteer &
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Map)
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 Cape Horn Road NE;
south down Cape Horn Road NE to the power line crossing which
passes over the Skagit River; east on the power line to the
Skagit River; south and west down the Skagit River to
Pressentine Creek; south up Pressentine Creek to the South
Skagit Highway; west on South Skagit Highway to State Route 9;
north on State Route 9 to 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): On
or within 3/4 mile of agricultural land in the Grays River
Valley within the following sections: T10N, R7W, Sections 8,
9, 17, 18 and T10N, R8W, Sections 13, 23, 24, 26.
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 GMUs 560 (Lewis River) and 578 (West Klickitat)
beginning at the intersection of SR 141 and Sunnyside Road;
north on Sunnyside Road to Mount Adams Recreational Area Road;
north on Mount Adams Recreational Area Road to USFS Road 23;
north on USFS Road 23 to DNR T-4300 Road; west on DNR T-4300
Road to Trout Lake Creek Road; south on Trout Lake Creek Road
to SR 141; east and south on SR 141 to the intersection of 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. 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 (Loo-wit) that is within the boundary of the St. Helens
Wildlife Area.
Elk Area No. 6010 Mallis (Pacific County): That part of GMUs
506, 672, and 673 within one mile either side of State Road 6
between the east end of Elk Prairie Road and the Mallis
Landing Road.
Elk Area No. 6011 Centralia Mine (Lewis County): That portion
of GMU 667 within Centralia Mine property boundary.
Elk Area No. 6012 Tri Valley (Grays Harbor and Mason
counties): Those portions of GMUs 648 (Wynoochee) and 651
(Satsop) within one mile of Brady-Matlock Road from State
Highway 12 north to the junction with Schaefer State Park Road
(east Satsop Road) and all lands within one mile of Wynoochee
Valley Road from State Highway 12 north to the junction with
Cougar Smith Road, and all lands within one mile of Wishkah
Valley Road from north Aberdeen city limit to the junction
with Wishkah-East Hoquiam Road and all lands within 2 miles
north of SR 12 between the Satsop River and Schouweiler and
Hurd roads and then a line north from the end of Hurd Road to
a point 2 miles north of SR 12.
Elk Area No. 6054 Puyallup River (Pierce County): Beginning
at the intersection of the Mount Rainier National Park western
boundary and the Nisqually River, west down Nisqually River to
mouth of Mashel River; north up Mashel River to SR 161 bridge
(Eatonville-LaGrande Rd); north on SR 161 through Eatonville
to Orville Rd E (Kapowsin-Eatonville Rd); north on Orville Rd
E to Hancock's Kapowsin Tree Farm ownership boundary at the
north end of Ohop Lake (Kapowsin and Buckley Tree Farms map);
east along Kapowsin Tree Farm boundary to Mount Rainier
National Park boundary; south long Mount Rainier National Park
boundary to Nisqually River and 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. 6062 South Bank (Grays Harbor County): That
portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) described as follows:
Beginning at Highway 12 and Wakefield Road Junction (South
Elma); south on Wakefield Road, across the Chehalis River to
the South Bank Road; southeast on the South Bank Road to
Delezene Road; south on the Delezene Road to a point one mile
from the South Bank Road; southeast along a line one mile
southwest of the South Bank Road to the Oakville-Brooklyn
Road; east on the Oakville-Brooklyn Road to Oakville and
Highway 12; northwest on Highway 12 to Wakefield Road to Elma
and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6063 (Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties):
Private lands within Elk Area 6064 east of Highway 101.
Elk Area No. 6064 Quinault Valley (Grays Harbor and Jefferson
counties): That portion of GMU 638 (Quinault) within the
Quinault River watershed.
Elk Area No. 6066 Chehalis Valley (Grays Harbor County): That
portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) beginning at Highway 12 and
Highway 107 junction near Montesano; east and south on Highway
12 to Oakville; south on Oakville-Brooklyn Road to a point one
mile west of South Bank Road; northwest along a line one mile
southwest of South Bank Road to Delezene Road; north along
Delezene Road to South Bank Road; northwest along South Bank
Road to Wakefield Road; north on Wakefield Road to Chehalis
River; west on Chehalis River to Highway 107 bridge; north on
Highway 107 to Highway 12 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6067 North Minot (Grays Harbor County): The
portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) beginning at the junction on
State Route 107 and the Melbourne A-line, on the Melbourne
A-line to the Vesta F-line; south on Vesta F-line to Vesta
H-line (Vesta Creek Road); south on Vesta Creek Road to