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Chapter 220-415 WAC

Last Update: 7/31/24

WILDLIFE—HUNTING—BIG GAME

WAC Sections

HTMLPDF220-415-010Deer area descriptions.
HTMLPDF220-415-0202024-2026 Deer general seasons and definitions.
HTMLPDF220-415-0302024 Deer special permits.
HTMLPDF220-415-040Elk area descriptions.
HTMLPDF220-415-0502024-2026 Elk general seasons and definitions.
HTMLPDF220-415-0602024 Elk special permits.
HTMLPDF220-415-0702024 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas.
HTMLPDF220-415-0802021 Spring black bear special permits.
HTMLPDF220-415-090Fall black bear hunting seasons and regulations.
HTMLPDF220-415-100Cougar hunting seasons and regulations.
HTMLPDF220-415-110Bighorn sheep—Marking requirements.
HTMLPDF220-415-1202024 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas.
HTMLPDF220-415-1302024 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas.

PDF220-415-010

Deer area descriptions.

The following areas are defined as deer areas:
Deer 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.
Deer 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.
Deer Area No. 1010 (Columbia County): GMU 162 excluding National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area.
Deer Area No. 1031 Parker Lake (Pend Oreille County): That area within GMU 117 south of Ruby Creek Rd (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Rd (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines. The Parker Lake Deer Area is a protected area for the U.S. Air Force Military Survival Training Program that allows some limited access for special permit hunting.
Deer Area No. 1035 Highway 395 Corridor (Stevens County): That portion of GMU 121 beginning at the intersection of US Highway (Hwy) 395 (State Route 20) and State Route (SR) 25: S on SR 25 to Old Kettle Rd; E on Old Kettle Rd to Mingo Mountain Rd; S on Mingo Mountain Rd to Greenwood Loop Rd; E on Greenwood Loop Rd to the bridge over the Colville River; S on the Colville River to the bridge over Gold Creek Loop/Valley Westside Rd; W and S on Valley Westside Rd to the Orin-Rice Rd; E on Orin-Rice Rd to Haller Creek Rd; S on Haller Creek Rd to Skidmore Rd; E and S on Skidmore Rd to Arden Hill Rd; E on Arden Hill Rd to Townsend-Sackman Rd; S on Townsend-Sackman Rd to Twelve Mile Rd; S on Twelve Mile Rd to Marble Valley Basin Rd; S on Marble Valley Basin Rd to Zimmer Rd; S on Zimmer Rd to Blue Creek West Rd; E on Blue Creek West Rd to Dry Creek Rd; S on Dry Creek Rd to Duncan Rd; E on Duncan Rd to Tetro Rd; S on Tetro Rd to Heine Rd; E and S on Heine Rd to Farm-to-Market Rd; S on Farm-to-Market Rd to Newton Rd (also known as Rickers Lane); E on Newton Rd to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395 to McLean Rd and Twelve Mile Rd (also known as Old Arden Hwy); N on McLean Rd and Twelve Mile Rd to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395 to Old Arden Hwy (again); N on Old Arden Hwy to US Hwy 395; N on US Hwy 395, through the town of Colville, then W on US Hwy 395 (SR 20) to SR 25 and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2010 Benge (Adams and Whitman counties): That part of GMU 284 beginning at the town of Washtucna; north on SR 261 to Weber Road; east on Weber Road to Benzel Road; north on Benzel Road to Wellsandt Road; east on Wellsandt Road to Hills Road; south on Hills Road to Urquhart Road; east on Urquhart Road to Harder Road, East on Harder Road to McCall Road; east on McCall Road to Gering Road; east on Gering Road to Lakin Road; east on Lakin Road to Revere Road; south on Revere Road to George Knott Road; south on George Knott Road to Rock Creek; south along Rock Creek to the Palouse River; south and west along the Palouse River to SR 26; west on SR 26 to Washtucna and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2011 Lakeview (Grant County): That part of GMU 272 beginning at the junction of SR 28 and First Avenue in Ephrata; west on First Avenue to Sagebrush Flats Road; west on Sagebrush Flats Road to Norton Canyon Road; north on Norton Canyon Road to E Road NW; north on E Road NW to the Grant-Douglas county line; east along the county line to the point where the county line turns north; from this point continue due east to SR 17; south on SR 17 to SR 28 at Soap Lake; south on SR 28 to the junction with First Avenue in Ephrata and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2012 Methow Valley (Okanogan County): All private land in the Methow Watershed located outside the external boundary of the Okanogan National Forest and north of the following boundary: Starting where the Libby Creek Road (County road 1049) intersects the Okanogan National Forest boundary; east on road 1049 to State Hwy 153; north on Hwy 153 to the Old Carlton Road; east on the Old Carlton Road to the Texas Creek Road (County road 1543); east on the Texas Creek Road to the Vintin Road (County road 1552); northeast on the Vintin Road to the Okanogan National Forest boundary.
Deer Area No. 2013 North Okanogan (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning in Tonasket at the junction of Havillah Rd and Hwy 97; NE on Havillah Rd to Dry Gulch Extension Rd; N to Dry Gulch Rd; N on Dry Gulch Rd to Oroville-Chesaw Rd; W on Oroville-Chesaw Rd to Molson Rd; N on Molson Rd to Nine Mile Rd; N and W on Nine Mile Rd to the Canadian border at the old Sidley Town Site; W along the border to the east shore of Lake Osoyoos; S around Lake Osoyoos to the Okanogan River; S along the east bank of the Okanogan River to the Tonasket Fourth Street Bridge; E on Fourth Street to Hwy 97; N on Hwy 97 to point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2014 Central Okanogan (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning in Tonasket on the Okanogan River at the Fourth Street Bridge; S along Hwy 7 to Pine Creek Rd; W along Pine Creek Rd to Horse Spring Coulee Rd; W and N on Horse Spring Coulee Rd to Beeman Rd; W on Beeman Rd to North Lemanasky Rd; S along North Lemanasky Rd to Pine Creek Rd; S on Pine Creek Rd to Hagood Cut-off Rd; S on Hagood Cut-off Rd to South Pine Creek Rd; E on South Pine Creek Rd to Hwy 97; S on Hwy 97 to Town of Riverside North Main Street junction; SE on North Main Street to Tunk Valley Rd and the Okanogan River Bridge; E on Tunk Creek Rd to Chewiliken Valley Rd; NE along Chewiliken Valley Rd to Talkire Lake Rd; N on Talkire Lake Rd to Hwy 20; W on Hwy 20 to the junction of Hwy 20 and Hwy 97; N on Hwy 97 to Fourth Street; W on Fourth Street to point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2015 Omak (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at Hwy 97 and Riverside Cut-off road; west on Riverside Cut-off Rd to Conconully Road; south on Conconully Rd to Danker Cut-off road; west on Danker Cut-off road to Salmon Creek Rd; north on Salmon Creek Rd to Spring Coulee Rd; south on Spring Coulee Rd to B&O Road North Rd; southwest on B&O North Rd to Hwy 20; east on Hwy 20 to B&O Rd; south on B&O Rd to the Town of Malott and the bridge over the Okanogan River; north along the west bank of the Okanogan River to the Town of Riverside and the Tunk Valley road bridge; west on Tunk Valley road to State Street in Riverside; south on State Street to 2nd Street; west on 2nd Street to Hwy 97 and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2016 Conconully (Okanogan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at the Conconully town limit at the south edge of Town and the east shore of Conconully Reservoir; south along the east shore of the reservoir to Salmon Creek; south along the east bank of Salmon Creek to Salmon Creek road at the old Ruby Town site; south on Salmon Creek road to Green Lake road; northeast on Green Lake road to Conconully road; north on Conconully road to the south limit of the Town of Conconully and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 2017 Lake Chelan North (Chelan County): Restricted to private land only located within the following boundary: Beginning at the confluence of Purtteman Creek (Purtteman Gulch) and Lake Chelan; NE along Purtteman Creek to Boyd Road; E on Boyd Road to Purtteman Creek Road; N on Purtteman Creek Road to the USFS boundary; W along the USFS boundary to Canyon Ranch Road (Joe Creek); SE on Canyon Ranch Road to Grade Creek Road; SE on Grade Creek Road to Lower Joe Creek Road; SE on Lower Joe Creek Road to Emerson Acres Road; west on Emerson Acres Road to Lake Chelan; S along the north shore of Lake Chelan to the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 3071 Whitcomb (Benton County): That part of GMU 373 made up by the Whitcomb Unit of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.
Deer Area No. 3072 Paterson (Benton County): That part of GMU 373 made up by the Paterson Unit of the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge.
Deer Area No. 3088 High Prairie (Klickitat County): That portion of GMU 388 (Grayback) that is south of SR 142.
Deer Area No. 3334 Ellensburg (Kittitas County): Beginning at the confluence of the Yakima River and Wilson Creek, north up Wilson Creek to the John Wayne Pioneer Trail, west and north on the John Wayne Pioneer Trail to State Hwy 10, north and west on State Hwy 10 to the Thorp Highway, south and east on the Thorp Highway to the Yakima River (Thorp Highway Bridge), south and upstream on the Yakima River to the confluence of Taneum Creek and the Yakima River, south and west up Taneum Creek to the South Branch Canal, south and east on the South Branch Canal and South Branch Extension Canal to Umtanum Road, north on Umtanum Road to Lower Riverbottom Road, east and south on Lower Riverbottom Road to the Fogarty Ditch, south and east on the Fogarty Ditch to the Yakima River, south and east along the Yakima River to Wilson Creek and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 3372 Sunnyside (Yakima County): Beginning in Union Gap where I-82 crosses the Yakima River, follow I-82 east to the Yakima River Bridge in Prosser. Upstream on the Yakima River to the point of beginning. The islands in the Yakima River are on the Yakama Indian Reservation and are not part of the deer area.
Deer Area No. 3682 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 Hwy 12. Northeast on Hwy 12 to the Naches River. Southeast down the Naches River to Cowiche Creek. West up Cowiche Creek and the South Fork Cowiche Creek to Summitview Ave. Northwest on Summitview Ave 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.
Deer Area No. 4541 North Issaquah (King and Snohomish counties): That portion of GMU 454 beginning at the mouth of the Snohomish River at the city of Everett; SE up the Snohomish River to the Snoqualmie River; SE up the Snoqualmie River to NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd; E on NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd State Route (SR) 203 at the town of Duvall; S on SR 203 to SR 202 (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd) at the town of Fall City; S on SR 202 (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd), across the Snoqualmie River, to Preston-Fall City Rd; SW on Preston-Fall City Rd to SE 82nd St at the town of Preston; E on SE 82nd St to Interstate Hwy (I)-90; E on I-90 to SR 18; S and W on SR 18 to SR 99; N on SR 99 to SR 509; W on SR 509 to Redondo Way South; NW on Redondo Way South to the town of Redondo on Puget Sound; SW across East Passage to the Pierce-King county line at the point where the county line turns southeast, northwest of Dash Point; W and N along the King County line excluding Vashon-Maury Island; to the King, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties line junction in the Puget Sound West of Point Wells; N on the Snohomish County line through Possession Sound to a point on the Snohomish County line due West of the northern tip of Gedney Island (Hat Island); E to the northern tip of Gedney Island; E from the northern tip of Gedney Island to the mouth of the Snohomish River and the point of beginning.
Deer Area No. 5064: That part of GMU 564 in the Columbia River near the mouth of the Cowlitz River made up of Cottonwood Island and Howard Island.
Deer Area No. 6020 (Clallam and Jefferson counties): Dungeness-Miller Peninsula: That part of GMU 624 west of Discovery Bay and Salmon Creek.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-010, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-010, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-010, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-010, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090, and 77.32.155. WSR 16-12-087, § 232-28-624, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-059 (Order 15-98), § 232-28-624, filed 4/30/15, effective 5/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-624, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14; WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-624, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13.]


PDF220-415-020

2024-2026 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 game—Penalty.
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: 290 (Desert), 329 (Quilomene), 371 (Alkali), and 485 (Green River).
GMUs Closed to Deer Hunting: 157 (Mill Creek Watershed), 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
2024 Dates
2025 Dates
2026 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. 12-25
Oct. 11-24
Oct. 17-30
101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 124
Any buck
 
Oct. 12-22
Oct. 11-21
Oct. 17-27
203 through 284
Any buck
 
Oct. 12-22
Oct. 11-21
Oct. 17-27
127 through 154, 162 through 186
3 pt. min.
 
Oct. 12-22
Oct. 11-21
Oct. 17-27
373, 379, 381
Any deer
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Oct. 12-22
Oct. 11-21
Oct. 17-27
101 through 154, 162 through 186, 203 through 284, 328, 330 through 368, 372, 373, 379, 381, 382, 388
3 pt. min.
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Oct. 12-31
Oct. 11-31
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, 423, 424, 564, 655, Deer Area 6020
Any deer
 
Oct. 12-31
Oct. 11-31
Oct. 17 - Nov. 1
578
3 pt. min
LATE GENERAL SEASON
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Nov. 14-17
Nov. 13-16
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. 14-17
Nov. 13-16
Nov. 19-22
410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 564, 655, Deer Area 6020
Any deer
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Nov. 9-19
Nov. 8-19
Nov. 7-19
105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 124
Any buck
YOUTH GENERAL SEASONS
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Oct. 19-25
Oct. 25-31
Oct. 24-30
124
Any deer
Oct. 19-22
Oct. 25-28
Oct. 24-27
127 through 142
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
2024 Dates
2025 Dates
2026 Dates
Game Management Units (GMUs)
Legal Deer
EARLY ARCHERY GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Sept. 1-27
Sept. 1-26
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. 1-22
Sept. 1-21
Sept. 1-20
510, 513, 516, 520, 524, 530, 556
Any deer
 
 
 
 
506, 550, 560, 572
Any buck
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Sept. 1-27
Sept. 1-26
Sept. 1-25
101 through 136, 145, 149, 166 through 175, 186, 204 through 250, 254 through 278, 334, 382, 388
3 pt. min.
 
 
 
 
139, 142, 284, 372, 373, 379, 381, Deer Area 3334
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Sept. 1-22
Sept. 1-21
Sept. 1-20
154, 162, 163, 178, 181, 251, 328, 335, 336, 340, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368
3 pt. min.
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Sept. 1-27
Sept. 1-26
Sept. 1-25
101 through 124
Any buck
 
Sept. 1-27
Sept. 1-26
Sept. 1-25
204 through 250, 254 through 284, 373, 379, 381
Any deer
 
Sept. 1-27
Sept. 1-26
Sept. 1-25
 
 
 
Sept. 1-27
Sept. 1-26
Sept. 1-25
127 through 142, 145, 149,166, 169, 172, 175, 186
3 pt. min.
 
Sept. 1-22
Sept. 1-22
Sept. 1-22
154, 162, 163, 178, 181
3 pt. min.
LATE ARCHERY GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 26 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
437, 466, 510 through 520, 524
Any deer
 
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 26 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
448, 460, 506, 530, 560, 572, 601, 603 through 618, 638, 642, 681, and 699
Any buck
 
Nov. 27 - Dec. 31
Nov. 26 - Dec. 31
Nov. 25 - Dec. 31
407, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 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. 27 - Dec. 8
Nov. 26 - 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
3 pt. min.
 
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
373, Deer Area 3372
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Dec. 1-8
Dec. 1-8
Dec. 1-8
GMU 382
3 pt. min.
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Nov. 10 - Dec. 15
Nov. 10 - Dec. 15
Nov. 10 - Dec. 15
101
Any buck
 
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
105, 108, 117, 121, 124
Any buck
 
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
127
3 pt. min.
 
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
145, 163, 178, 272, 278
3 pt. min.
 
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 26 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
204, 209, 215, 233, 243
Any deer
 
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
373
Any 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 as defined under WAC 220-414-060, crossbow equipment as defined under WAC 220-414-100, or archery equipment as defined under WAC 220-414-070.
Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during muzzleloader seasons.
Hunt Area
2024 Dates
2025 Dates
2026 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. 28 - Oct. 6
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5
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, 621, 624 (except Deer Area 6020), 633 through 651, 660, 663, 672, 673
Any buck
 
 
 
 
410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 454, 564, 627, 652, 655, 666, 684, and Deer Area 6020
Any deer
 
 
 
 
578
3 pt. min.
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5
Sept. 26 - Oct. 4
101 through 124, 203, 204, 209, 215, 231, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 250, 251, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284
Any buck
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 145, 149, 175, 181, 186
3 pt. min.
 
 
 
 
373, 379
Any deer
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5
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
3 pt. min.
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5
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. 27 - Dec. 15
Nov. 26 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
407, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 454, 504, 564, 633, 654, 666, 667, and 684
Any deer
 
 
 
 
448, 460, 501, 602, 621, 651, 658, and 673
Any buck
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Nov. 27 - Dec. 8
Nov. 26 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
113
Any buck
 
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
130, 133, 136, 139, 142
3 pt. min.
 
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
172, 181
3 pt. min.
 
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
379, 381
Any deer
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
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
3 pt. min.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-020, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-020, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-020, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21; WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-020, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-415-020, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-020, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-020, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090, 77.32.155. WSR 16-15-045 (Order 16-182), § 232-28-357, filed 7/14/16, effective 8/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-059 (Order 15-98), § 232-28-357, filed 4/30/15, effective 5/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-357, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14; WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-357, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-357, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.]


PDF220-415-030

2024 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 game—Penalty.
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. 1-24
Any buck
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 127
5
Cheney
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 136
5
Steptoe
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-24
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. 9-15
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
Deer Area 1008
2
Wenaha East
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-15
Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
Deer Area 1009
5
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
15
Gardner
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 231
10
Pogue
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 233
15
Alta
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 242
15
Manson
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 243
7
Chiwawa
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 245
18
Slide Ridge
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 246
9
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
Any buck
GMU 290
24
Desert
Modern
Any
Nov. 2-10
Any buck
GMU 290
5
Naneum
Modern
Any
Nov. 11-17
Any buck
GMU 328
15
Quilomene
Modern
Any
Nov. 4-17
Any buck
GMU 329
20
Teanaway
Modern
Any
Nov. 11-17
Any buck
GMU 335
28
L.T. Murray
Modern
Any
Nov. 11-17
Any buck
GMUs 336, 340
5
Bethel
Modern
Any
Nov. 4-17
Any buck
GMU 360
5
Cowiche
Modern
Any
Nov. 4-17
Any buck
GMU 368
10
Alkali
Modern
Any
Oct. 26 - Nov. 10
Any buck
GMU 371
10
Grayback
Modern
Any
Nov. 4-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 388
20
Nooksack
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Any buck
GMU 418
25
Diablo
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-17
Any buck
GMU 426
10
Sauk
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Any buck
GMU 437
25
Stillaguamish
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-17
Any buck
GMU 448
12
Snoqualmie
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 460
10
Green River
Any tag
Any
Oct. 19-25
Any buck
GMU 485
5
Lincoln
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 501
4
Mossyrock
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 505
2
Willapa Hills
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 506
4
Stormking
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 510
1
South Rainier
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 513
1
Packwood
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 516
1
Winston
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 520
4
Ryderwood
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 530
4
Coweeman
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 550
4
Toutle
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 556
1
Lewis River
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 560
1
Washougal
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 568
2
Siouxon
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 572
1
Wind River
Modern
Any
Nov. 14-21
Any buck
GMU 574
20
West Klickitat
Modern
Any
Nov. 14-21
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
15
Mason
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 633
10
Wynoochee
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 648
8
Satsop
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 651
10
White River
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 653
10
Mashel
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 654
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 663
8
Skookumchuck
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 667
10
Fall River
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 672
5
Chiliwist
Archery
Any
Nov. 21-30
Any buck
GMU 239
10
Chiwawa
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 245
7
Slide Ridge
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 246
1
Entiat
Archery
Any
Nov. 21-30
Any buck
GMU 247
30
Desert
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29
Any buck
GMU 290
10
Desert
Archery
Any
Nov. 16 - Dec. 1
Any buck
GMU 290
17
Naneum
Archery
Any
Nov. 27 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 328
5
Quilomene
Archery
Any
Nov. 27 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 329
5
Teanaway
Archery
Any
Nov. 27 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 335
15
Kitsap
Archery
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 627
10
Skookumchuck
Archery
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 667
10
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 149, 154, 162, 166
45
Alta
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25-30
Any buck
GMU 242
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
Any buck
GMU 290
2
Teanaway
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 4-10
Any buck
GMU 335
4
L.T. Murray
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 4-10
Any buck
GMUs 336, 340
1
Bald Mountain
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 4-10
Any buck
GMUs 342, 346
2
Naneum
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 4-10
Any buck
GMU 328
1
Quilomene
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 21-29
Any buck
GMU 329
2
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 621
10
Bucks
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Palouse
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 127-142
300
Blue Mtns. Foothills West
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 149, 154, 162, 163,166
60
Blue Mtns. Foothills East
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, 3 pt. min.
GMUs 145, 172, 178, 181
25
Mayview
Any tag
Any
Nov. 16-19
3 pt. min.
GMU 145
15
Lick Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. 20-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 175
1
East Okanogan
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 204
20
Sinlahekin
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 215
20
Chewuch
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 218
10
Pearrygin
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 224
10
Gardner
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 231
10
Pogue
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 233
10
Chiliwist
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 239
10
Alta
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any white-tailed buck
GMU 242
10
Ritzville
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 284
11
Hoko
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 601
5
Sol Duc
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 607
5
Goodman
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 612
5
Clearwater
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 615
5
Quinault Ridge
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 638
1
North River
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 658
4
Williams Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 673
3
Bear River-Long Beach
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMUs 681, 684
2
St. Andrews
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 254
4
Parker Lake
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-30 and Nov. 19 - Dec. 1
Any white-tailed buck
Deer Area 1031
5
Big Bend
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 248
10
Ritzville
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-16
Any buck
GMU 284
6
Alkali
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-20
Any buck
GMU 371
2
Ringold
Archery
Any
Nov. 15-24
Any buck
GMU 379
5
Whitcomb
Archery
Any
Sept. 29 - Oct. 11
Any buck
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Archery
Any
Sept. 29 - Oct. 11
Any buck
Deer Area 3072
10
West Klickitat
Archery
Any
Nov. 22-30
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
20
Skokomish
Archery
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 636
5
Parker Lake
Muzzleloader
Any
Oct. 1-31 and Dec. 2-14
Any white-tailed buck
Deer Area 1031
5
Blue Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
3 pt. min.
GMU 154
10
Dayton
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
3 pt. min.
GMU 162
15
Marengo
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
3 pt. min.
GMU 163
10
Tucannon
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
3 pt. min.
GMU 166
5
Wenaha
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
3 pt. min.
GMU 169
20
Mountain View
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
3 pt. min.
GMU 172
15
Peola
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
3 pt. min.
GMU 178
10
Ritzville
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 21-30
Any buck
GMU 284
1
Alkali
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 21 - Oct. 11
Any buck
GMU 371
1
Kahlotus
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Any buck
GMU 381
20
Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 18-26
Any buck
Deer Area 3071
5
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 18-26
Any buck
Deer Area 3072
5
West Klickitat
Muzzleloader
Any
Dec. 1-8
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
20
Dickey
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 602
5
Copalis-Matheny
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMUs 618, 642
5
Moses Coulee
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 25 - Dec. 3
Any buck
GMU 269
3
Antlerless
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Mayview
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 145
15
Prescott
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 154
15
Dayton
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 162
15
Ten Ten
Modern
Any
Nov. 9-19
Antlerless
Deer Area 1010
5
Marengo
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 163
15
Marengo
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 163
5
Peola
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 178
10
Beezley
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27
Antlerless
GMU 272
40
Beezley
Archery
Any
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 272
40
Wahluke
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27
Antlerless
GMU 278
40
Wahluke
Archery
Any
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 278
40
Ryderwood
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Olympic
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 621
15
Coyle
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 624
15
Kitsap
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 627
25
Mason
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 633
20
Skokomish
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 636
5
Wynoochee
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 648
30
Satsop
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 651
15
Mashel
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 660
20
Capitol Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 667
20
Williams Creek
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 673
5
Mashel
Archery
Any
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
Whitcomb
Archery
Any
Oct. 17-29
Antlerless
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Archery
Any
Oct. 17-29
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
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
200
Mayview
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 145
5
Prescott
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 149
10
Blue Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 154
10
Ten Ten
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
Deer Area 1010
10
Marengo
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 163
5
Peola
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 178
5
Mossyrock
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 505
10
Winston
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Ryderwood
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Yale
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 554
2
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 621
25
Coyle
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 624
20
Mason
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 633
35
Skokomish
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 636
10
Wynoochee
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 648
25
Satsop
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 651
30
Mashel
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 654
20
North River
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 658
8
Minot Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Williams Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 673
5
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. 17-24
Antlerless
Deer Area 2010
5
Lakeview
Any
Any
Jan. 1-30, 2024
Antlerless
Deer Area 2011
5
Methow
Any
Any
Sept. 3 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
Deer Area 2012
5
North Okanogan
Any
Any
Sept. 3 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
Deer Area 2013
5
Central Okanogan
Any
Any
Sept. 3 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
Deer Area 2014
5
Omak
Any
Any
Sept. 3 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
Deer Area 2015
5
Conconully
Any
Any
Sept. 3 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
Deer Area 2016
5
Lake Chelan North
Any
Any
Aug. 1-31
Antlerless
Deer Area 2017
45
North Issaquah
Any
Any
Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-25 and Nov. 9-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
60
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
90
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 136
90
Steptoe
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Washtucna
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
350
East Okanogan
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 204
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 242
5
Big Bend
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 248
10
St. Andrews
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 254
8
Foster Creek
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 260
8
Withrow
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 262
8
Badger
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 266
8
Desert
Modern
Any
Dec. 7-22
Antlerless
GMU 290
25
Kahlotus
Modern
Any
Dec. 9-17
Antlerless
GMU 381
10
Orcas
Any
Any
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 411
145
Shaw
Any
Any
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 412
25
San Juan
Any
Any
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 413
140
Lopez
Any
Any
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 414
150
Blakely
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 415
70
Decatur
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17
Antlerless
GMU 417
30
Guemes
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17
Antlerless
GMU 419
20
Whidbey
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 420
275
Camano
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17
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
Antlerless
GMU 655
30
Deschutes
Modern
Any
Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17
Antlerless
GMU 666
40
Mt. Spokane
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
20
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
20
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27
Antlerless
GMU 136
30
Steptoe
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Decatur
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 417
20
Guemes
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 419
10
Camano
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 421
25
Miller
Archery
Any
Dec. 15-31
Antlerless
Deer Area 6020
40
Anderson
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-27 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 655
10
Mt. Spokane
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
10
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
Steptoe
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Foster Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 260
5
Moses Coulee
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 269
5
Lakeview
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-18
Antlerless
Deer Area 2011
5
Decatur
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 417
20
Guemes
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 419
10
Camano
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 421
20
Anderson
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6 and Nov. 27 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 655
5
Youth
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Washtucna
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
100
Blue Mtns. Foothills West
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMUs 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010
30
Blue Mtns. Foothills East
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 172, 178,181
20
Mayview
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 145
15
Prescott
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 154
5
Dayton
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 162
5
Peola
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 178
10
Tucannon
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 166
5
Couse
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 181
10
Grande Ronde
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 186
3
East Okanogan
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 204
5
Wannacut
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 209
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 242
5
Chiwawa
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 245
2
Entiat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 247
2
Swakane
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 250
2
Mission
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 251
3
Bridgeport
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMUs 248, 260
20
Palisades
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMUs 266, 269
20
Beezley
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 272
40
Benge
Modern
Youth
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
Deer Area 2010
30
Desert
Modern
Youth
Dec. 7-29
Antlerless
GMU 290
12
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
Ringold
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 379
10
East Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck
GMU 382
5
East Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 382
5
Grayback
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Any buck
GMU 388
5
Grayback
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 388
5
Green River
Any
Youth
Oct. 19-25
Any buck
GMU 485
3
Lincoln
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
10
Randle
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 503
5
Mossyrock
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
10
Stormking
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 510
5
South Rainier
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 513
5
Packwood
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 516
5
Winston
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
10
Ryderwood
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Yale
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 554
3
Toutle
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 556
15
Lewis River
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Washougal
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Siouxon
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 572
5
Wind River
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Any buck
GMU 578
5
West Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 578
5
Pysht
Modern
Youth
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 603
5
Olympic
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Any deer
GMU 621
20
Coyle
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Any deer
GMU 624
20
Kitsap
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Any deer
GMU 627
20
Mason
Modern
Youth
Nov. 1-17
Any deer
GMU 633
25
Skokomish
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Any deer
GMU 636
15
Wynoochee
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Any deer
GMU 648
20
Satsop
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Any deer
GMU 651
20
Mashel
Modern
Youth
Oct. 5-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
15
North River
Modern
Youth
Oct. 5-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
5
Minot Peak
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Any deer
GMU 660
5
Minot Peak
Modern
Youth
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 660
4
Capitol Peak
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Any deer
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Youth
Oct. 5-31
Antlerless
GMU 667
15
Skookumchuck
Modern
Youth
Oct. 5-31
Any buck
GMU 667
20
East Okanogan
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 204
3
Wannacut
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 209
3
Pogue
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 233
3
Chiliwist
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 239
3
Alta
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 242
3
Mission
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Any deer
GMU 251
2
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, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
20HC
Region 5
Modern, Muzzleloader, Archery
Youth with mentor
Aug. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
5HC
Senior 65+
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Mt. Spokane
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-25 and Nov. 9-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
15
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
Steptoe
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Washtucna
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
20
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181
15
East Okanogan
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 204
5
Wannacut
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 209
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 242
5
Chiwawa
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 247
3
Swakane
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 250
3
Mission
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 251
3
Bridgeport
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Rattlesnake Hills
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 372
10
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
North Issaquah
Any
65+
Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Lincoln
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
5
Mossyrock
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
5
Winston
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Yale
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 554
2
Toutle
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 556
5
Washougal
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 568
2
Olympic
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 621
5
Coyle
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 624
5
Kitsap
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 627
10
Mason
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 633
20
Skokomish
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 636
5
Wynoochee
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 648
20
Satsop
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 651
10
Mashel
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
5
Minot Peak
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 660
10
Capitol Peak
Modern
65+
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Hunters with Disabilities
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-25 and Nov. 9-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
15
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
Steptoe
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Washtucna
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
20
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181
10
East Okanogan
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 204
5
Wannacut
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 209
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 242
5
Chiwawa
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 245
2
Entiat
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 247
2
Mission
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Any deer
GMU 251
2
Saint Andrews
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 254
5
Bridgeport
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Beezley
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 272
10
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-22
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
Kahlotus
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Nov. 1-14
Antlerless
GMU 381
10
North Issaquah
Any
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31 and Nov. 14-17
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Green River
Any
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 19-25
Any buck
GMU 485
2
Lincoln
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
2
Mossyrock
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
3
Winston
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
2
Toutle
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 556
3
Washougal
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 568
2
Olympic
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 621
5
Skokomish
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 636
10
Satsop
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 651
10
Mashel
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
2
Minot Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 667
10
Fall River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 672
2
Fall River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Nov. 1-13
Any buck
GMU 672
5
East Okanogan
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 204
3
Sinlahekin
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 215
3
Gardner
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Any buck, white-tailed antlerless
GMU 231
3
Chiwawa
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Mission
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Saint Andrews
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 254
5
Bridgeport
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 621
5
Wynoochee
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 648
5
North River
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 658
1
Capitol Peak
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
Antlerless
GMU 663
2
Skookumchuck
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 28 - Oct. 6
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, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 1
20HC
Region 1
Archery/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 1
10HC
Region 2
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 2
10HC
Region 3
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
40HC
Region 5
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
5HC
Region 6
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, 2024 - Mar. 31, 2025
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 6
10HC
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 deer permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors who qualify.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
4
Region 5
 
Any deer
All 500 series GMUs EXCEPT GMUs 522 and 578
3
Region 6
 
Any deer
Any 600 series GMU
4
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.08.030, 77.08.045, 77.12.047, 77.12.722, 77.12.800, 77.15.190, 77.32.320, 77.32.530, and 77.32.535. WSR 24-11-029 (Order 23-18), § 220-415-030, filed 5/7/24, effective 6/7/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-415-030, filed 5/22/23, effective 6/22/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-030, filed 7/19/22, effective 8/19/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-030, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21; WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-030, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 19-20-078 (Order 19-245), § 220-415-030, filed 9/27/19, effective 10/28/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.04.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 77.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-10-011 (Order 19-79), § 220-415-030, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.020, 77.12.040, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.210, 77.12.240, 77.12.320, 77.12.570, 77.12.800, 77.15.245, 77.32.007, 77.32.050, 77.32.070, 77.32.090, 77.32.370, and 77.32.530. WSR 18-11-061 (Order 18-76), § 220-415-030, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090. WSR 17-10-076 (Order 17-10), amended and recodified as § 220-415-030, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090, and 77.32.155. WSR 16-12-087, § 232-28-359, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-059 (Order 15-98), § 232-28-359, filed 4/30/15, effective 5/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-359, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14; WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-359, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-359, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.]


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Elk 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. 1013 (Asotin County): GMU 172, excluding National Forest lands and all WDFW and Washington department of natural resources lands.
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. 1021 Fruitland (Stevens County): That portion of GMU 121 within the following area: From the intersection of the Spokane Reservation boundary and Washington State Highway 25, continuing north on Washington State Highway 25 to the northern boundary of T30N R37E section 18. East on the northern boundary of T30N R37E sections 18, 17, 16, 15, and 14, then south along the eastern boundaries of T30N R37E sections 14, 23, 26, and 35 until it intersects with Fruitland Valley Road. West along Fruitland Valley Road until the intersection with Turk Rd. Following Turk Road southwest until it intersects with Coyote Canyon Rd. Following Coyote Canyon Rd west and south until it intersects with the DNR property line (T29N R37E section 16). Follow the western DNR boundary (section 16) south to the NW corner of T29N R37E section 21. Follow the western edge of section 21 to the reservation boundary and back west to the beginning.
Elk Area No. 1054 (Walla Walla County): GMU-154 Blue Creek, starting at the Mill Creek Rd and Ore