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Chapter 220-415 WAC

Last Update: 5/22/23

WILDLIFE—HUNTING—BIG GAME

WAC Sections

HTMLPDF220-415-010Deer area descriptions.
HTMLPDF220-415-0202021-2023 Deer general seasons and definitions.
HTMLPDF220-415-0302023 Deer special permits.
HTMLPDF220-415-040Elk area descriptions.
HTMLPDF220-415-0502021-2023 Elk general seasons and definitions.
HTMLPDF220-415-0602023 Elk special permits.
HTMLPDF220-415-0702023 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.
HTMLPDF220-415-1202023 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas.
HTMLPDF220-415-1302023 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. 5382 Simcoe (Klickitat County): That area within GMU 382 designated as WDFW owned lands managed as the Simcoe Mountains Unit of the Klickitat Wildlife Area.
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, 77.04.055, 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

2021-2023 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
2021 Dates
2022 Dates
2023 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. 16-29
Oct. 15-28
Oct. 14-27
101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 124
Any buck
 
Oct. 16-26
Oct. 15-25
Oct. 14-24
203 through 284
Any buck
 
Oct. 16-26
Oct. 15-25
Oct. 14-24
127 through 154, 162 through 186
3 pt. min.
 
Oct. 16-26
Oct. 15-25
Oct. 14-24
373, 379, 381
Any deer
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Oct. 16-26
Oct. 15-25
Oct. 14-24
101 through 154, 162 through 186, 203 through 284, 328, 330 through 368, 372, 373, 379, 381, 382 (except closed in Deer Area 5382), 388
3 pt. min.
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Oct. 16-31
Oct. 15-31
Oct. 14-31
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. 16-31
Oct. 15-31
Oct. 14-31
578
3 pt. min
LATE GENERAL SEASON
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Nov. 18-21
Nov. 17-20
Nov. 16-19
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. 18-21
Nov. 17-20
Nov. 16-19
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. 6-19
Nov. 5-19
Nov. 11-19
105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 124
Any buck
HUNTERS 65 AND OVER AND DISABLED GENERAL SEASONS
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Oct. 23-26
Oct. 22-25
Oct. 21-24
145, 149, 154, Deer Area 1010, and 178
3 pt. min. or antlerless
YOUTH GENERAL SEASONS
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Oct. 23-29
Oct. 22-28
Oct. 21-27
124
Any deer
Oct. 23-26
Oct. 22-25
Oct. 21-24
127 through 142
3 pt. min. or antlerless
Oct. 16-26
Oct. 15-25
Oct. 14-24
145, 149, 154, Deer Area 1010, and 178
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
2021 Dates
2022 Dates
2023 Dates
Game Management Units (GMUs)
Legal Deer
EARLY ARCHERY GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Sept. 1-24
Sept. 1-23
Sept. 1-29
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. 1-19
Sept. 1-18
Sept. 1-24
510, 513, 516, 520, 524, 530, 556
Any deer
 
 
 
 
506, 550, 560, 572
Any buck
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Sept. 1-24
Sept. 1-23
Sept. 1-29
101 through 136, 166 through 175, 181, 243, 334, 382 (except closed in Deer Area 5382), 388
3 pt. min.
 
 
 
 
139, 142, 145, 149, 186, 244 through 247, 249, 250, 260, 284, 372, 373, 379, 381, Deer Area 3334
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Sept. 1-19
Sept. 1-25
Sept. 1-24
163, 178
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
Sept. 1-19
Sept. 1-25
Sept. 1-24
154, 162, 251, 328, 335, 336, 340, 346, 352, 356, 360, 364, 368
3 pt. min.
 
Sept. 1-15
Sept. 1-15
Sept. 1-15
204 through 242, 248, 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278
3 pt. min.
 
Sept. 16-24
Sept. 16-23
Sept. 16-29
204 through 242, 248, 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278
3 pt. min. or antlerless
Eastern
Washington
White-tailed Deer
Sept. 1-24
Sept. 1-23
Sept. 1-29
101 through 124
Any buck
 
 
 
 
204 through 250, 254 through 284, 373, 379, 381
Any deer
 
 
 
 
145, 149, 172, 181, 186
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
 
 
127 through 142,166, 169, 175
3 pt. min.
 
Sept. 1-19
Sept. 1-25
Sept. 1-24
154, 162, 163, 178
3 pt. min. or antlerless
LATE ARCHERY GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western
Washington
Black-tailed Deer
Nov. 24 - Dec. 15
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
437, 466, 510 through 520, 524
Any deer
 
Nov. 24 - Dec. 15
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
448, 460, 506, 530, 560, 572, 601, 603 through 618, 638, 642, 681, and 699
Any buck
 
Nov. 24 - Dec. 31
Nov. 23 - Dec. 31
Nov. 22 - 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. 24-30
Nov. 21-30
Nov. 21-30
209, 215, 233, 243, 250
3 pt. min.
 
Nov. 24 - Dec. 8
Nov. 23 - Dec. 8
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
336, 342, 346, 352, 364, 388, Deer Area 3682
3 pt. min.
 
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
145, 163, 178, 272, 278, 373, Deer Area 3372
3 pt. min. or antlerless
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. or antlerless
 
Nov. 24 - Dec. 15
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Nov. 22 - 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 only.
Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during muzzleloader seasons and must hunt with muzzleloader equipment (WAC 220-414-060) or archery equipment (WAC 220-414-070).
Hunt Area
2021 Dates
2022 Dates
2023 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. 25 - Oct. 3
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
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. 25 - Oct. 3
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
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
 
 
 
 
145, 149
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
 
 
127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 175, 181, 186
3 pt. min.
 
 
 
 
373, 379
Any deer
Eastern
Washington
Mule Deer
Sept. 25 - Oct. 3
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
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. 25 - Oct. 3
Sept. 24 - Oct. 2
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Deer Areas 3334 and 3372
3 pt. min. or antlerless
LATE MUZZLELOADER GENERAL DEER SEASONS
Western
Washington
Black-tailed
Deer
Nov. 24 - Dec. 15
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Nov. 22 - 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. 24 - Dec. 8
Nov. 23 - Dec. 8
Nov. 22 - 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 (except closed in Deer Area 5382)
3 pt. min.
[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

2023 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
19
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. 21-29
Any buck
GMU 290
18
Desert
Modern
Any
Nov. 4-12
Any buck
GMU 290
5
Naneum
Modern
Any
Nov. 13-19
Any buck
GMU 328
14
Quilomene
Modern
Any
Nov. 6-19
Any buck
GMU 329
20
Teanaway
Modern
Any
Nov. 13-19
Any buck
GMU 335
29
L.T. Murray
Modern
Any
Nov. 13-19
Any buck
GMUs 336, 340
5
Bethel
Modern
Any
Nov. 6-19
Any buck
GMU 360
5
Cowiche
Modern
Any
Nov. 6-19
Any buck
GMU 368
10
Alkali
Modern
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 12
Any buck
GMU 371
8
Grayback
Modern
Any
Nov. 6-21
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
Nov. 4-10
Any buck
GMU 485
5
Lincoln
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 501
4
Mossyrock
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 505
2
Willapa Hills
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 506
4
Stormking
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 510
1
South Rainier
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 513
1
Packwood
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 516
1
Winston
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 520
4
Ryderwood
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 530
4
Coweeman
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 550
4
Toutle
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 556
1
Lewis River
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 560
1
Washougal
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 568
2
Siouxon
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 572
1
Wind River
Modern
Any
Nov. 16-23
Any buck
GMU 574
20
West Klickitat
Modern
Any
Nov. 16-23
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
15
Mason
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 633
10
Wynoochee
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 648
8
Satsop
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 651
10
White River
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 653
10
Mashel
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 654
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 663
8
Skookumchuck
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 667
10
Fall River
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
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
6
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. 18 - Dec. 3
Any buck
GMU 290
9
Naneum
Archery
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 328
5
Quilomene
Archery
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 329
6
Teanaway
Archery
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Any buck
GMU 335
15
Kitsap
Archery
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 627
10
Skookumchuck
Archery
Any
Nov. 1-15
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
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any buck
GMU 290
2
Teanaway
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 6-12
Any buck
GMU 335
3
L.T. Murray
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 6-12
Any buck
GMUs 336, 340
1
Bald Mountain
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 6-12
Any buck
GMUs 342, 346
2
Naneum
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 6-12
Any buck
GMU 328
1
Quilomene
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Any buck
GMU 329
3
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 621
10
Bucks
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Palouse
Modern
Any
Nov. 11-19
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
10
Simcoe
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 5382
5
Hoko
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 601
5
Sol Duc
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 607
5
Goodman
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 612
5
Clearwater
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 615
5
Quinault Ridge
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 638
1
North River
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 658
4
Williams Creek
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 673
3
Bear River-Long Beach
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMUs 681, 684
2
Parker Lake
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-30 and Nov. 19 - Dec. 1
Any white-tailed buck
Deer Area 1031
5
Big Bend
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-8
Any buck
GMU 248
10
Ritzville
Archery
Any
Dec. 1-16
Any buck
GMU 284
10
Alkali
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-22
Any buck
GMU 371
2
Ringold
Archery
Any
Nov. 15-24
3 pt. min.
GMU 379
5
Whitcomb
Archery
Any
Oct. 1-13
Any buck
Deer Area 3071
10
Paterson
Archery
Any
Oct. 1-13
Any buck
Deer Area 3072
10
Simcoe
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29 and Dec. 1-8
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 5382
3
West Klickitat
Archery
Any
Nov. 24-30
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
20
Skokomish
Archery
Any
Nov. 1-15
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. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 154
10
Dayton
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 162
15
Marengo
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 163
10
Tucannon
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 166
5
Wenaha
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 169
20
Mountain View
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 172
15
Peola
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMU 178
10
Ritzville
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 18-26
Any buck
GMU 284
1
Alkali
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 13
Any buck
GMU 371
1
Kahlotus
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
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
Simcoe
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 20-30
3 pt. min.
Deer Area 5382
3
West Klickitat
Muzzleloader
Any
Dec. 1-8
3 pt. min.
GMU 578
20
Dickey
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 602
5
Copalis-Matheny
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMUs 618, 642
5
Antlerless
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Mayview
Modern
Any
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMU 145
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
Lincoln
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
15
Mossyrock
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
30
Winston
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
20
Ryderwood
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Olympic
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 621
15
Coyle
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 624
15
Kitsap
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 627
25
Mason
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 633
20
Skokomish
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 636
5
Wynoochee
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 648
30
Satsop
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 651
15
Mashel
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 660
20
Capitol Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 667
20
Williams Creek
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 673
5
Mashel
Archery
Any
Oct. 14-31
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. 23 - Oct. 1
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 145
5
Prescott
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 149
10
Blue Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 154
10
Ten Ten
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
Deer Area 1010
10
Marengo
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 163
5
Peola
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Antlerless
GMU 178
5
Mossyrock
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 505
10
Winston
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Ryderwood
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Yale
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 554
2
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 621
25
Coyle
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 624
20
Mason
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 633
35
Skokomish
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 636
10
Wynoochee
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 648
30
Satsop
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 651
30
Mashel
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 654
20
North River
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 658
8
Minot Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Williams Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
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. 16-24
Antlerless
Deer Area 2010
5
Lakeview
Any
Any
Jan. 1-30, 2022
Antlerless
Deer Area 2011
5
Methow
Any
Any
Sept. 5 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
Deer Area 2012
5
North Okanogan
Any
Any
Sept. 5 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
Deer Area 2013
5
Central Okanogan
Any
Any
Sept. 5 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
Deer Area 2014
5
Omak
Any
Any
Sept. 5 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
Deer Area 2015
5
Conconully
Any
Any
Sept. 5 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
Deer Area 2016
5
Lake Chelan North
Any
Any
Aug. 1-31
Antlerless
Deer Area 2017
45
North Issaquah
Any
Any
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-27 and Nov. 11-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
60
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
90
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 136
90
Steptoe
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Washtucna
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
350
East Okanogan
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 204
5
Sinlahekin
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 215
5
Chewuch
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 218
5
Pearrygin
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 224
5
Gardner
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 231
5
Pogue
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 233
5
Chiliwist
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 239
5
Alta
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 242
5
Big Bend
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 248
20
St. Andrews
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 254
15
Foster Creek
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 260
15
Withrow
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 262
15
Badger
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 266
15
Desert
Modern
Any
Dec. 9-24
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
40
San Juan
Any
Any
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 413
130
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. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 417
30
Guemes
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 419
20
Whidbey
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 420
275
Camano
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 421
30
Vashon-Maury
Any
Any
Aug. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 422
200
Anderson
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 655
30
Deschutes
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
GMU 666
40
Mt. Spokane
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
20
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
20
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29
Antlerless
GMU 136
30
Steptoe
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Decatur
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 417
20
Guemes
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 419
10
Camano
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 421
25
Miller
Archery
Any
Dec. 15-31
Antlerless
Deer Area 6020
40
Anderson
Archery
Any
Sept. 1-29 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
GMU 655
10
Mt. Spokane
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
10
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
Steptoe
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Foster Creek
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 260
10
Moses Coulee
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 269
10
Lakeview
Muzzleloader
Any
Nov. 1-18
Antlerless
Deer Area 2011
5
Decatur
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 416
5
Cypress
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 417
20
Guemes
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 419
10
Camano
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 421
20
Anderson
Muzzleloader
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 655
5
Youth
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Washtucna
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
100
Blue Mtns. Foothills West
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010
30
Blue Mtns. Foothills East
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 172, 178,181
20
Mayview
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMU 145
15
Prescott
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMU 154
5
Dayton
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMU 162
5
Peola
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMU 178
10
Tucannon
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMU 166
5
Couse
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMU 181
10
Grande Ronde
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
GMU 186
3
East Okanogan
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 204
3
Wannacut
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 209
3
Sinlahekin
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 215
3
Chewuch
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 218
3
Pearrygin
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 224
3
Gardner
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 231
3
Pogue
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 233
3
Chiliwist
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 239
3
Alta
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 242
3
Chiwawa
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Swakane
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 250
3
Mission
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 251
5
Bridgeport
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
20
Palisades
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
20
Beezley
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-29
Any deer
GMU 272
40
Benge
Modern
Youth
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
Deer Area 2010
30
Desert
Modern
Youth
Dec. 2-24
Antlerless
GMU 290
12
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
Ringold
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 379
10
Simcoe
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any deer
Deer Area 5382
3
East Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any buck
GMU 382 (except CLOSED in Deer Area 5382)
5
East Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 382 (except CLOSED in Deer Area 5382)
5
Grayback
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Any buck
GMU 388
5
Grayback
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 388
5
Green River
Any
Youth
Nov. 4-10
Any buck
GMU 485
3
Lincoln
Modern
Youth
Oct. 15-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
10
Randle
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 503
5
Mossyrock
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
10
Stormking
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 510
5
South Rainier
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 513
5
Packwood
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 516
5
Winston
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
10
Ryderwood
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Yale
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 554
3
Toutle
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 556
15
Lewis River
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Washougal
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Siouxon
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 572
5
Wind River
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Any buck
GMU 578
5
West Klickitat
Modern
Youth
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 578
5
Pysht
Modern
Youth
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 603
5
Olympic
Modern
Youth
Oct. 9-31
Any deer
GMU 621
20
Coyle
Modern
Youth
Oct. 9-31
Any deer
GMU 624
20
Kitsap
Modern
Youth
Oct. 9-31
Any deer
GMU 627
20
Mason
Modern
Youth
Nov. 1-19
Any deer
GMU 633
25
Skokomish
Modern
Youth
Oct. 9-31
Any deer
GMU 636
15
Wynoochee
Modern
Youth
Oct. 9-31
Any deer
GMU 648
20
Satsop
Modern
Youth
Oct. 9-31
Any deer
GMU 651
20
Mashel
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
15
North River
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
5
Minot Peak
Modern
Youth
Oct. 9-31
Any deer
GMU 660
10
Minot Peak
Modern
Youth
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 660
4
Capitol Peak
Modern
Youth
Oct. 9-31
Any deer
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Antlerless
GMU 667
15
Skookumchuck
Modern
Youth
Oct. 7-31
Any buck
GMU 667
20
East Okanogan
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 204
3
Wannacut
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 209
3
Pogue
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 233
3
Chiliwist
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 239
3
Alta
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 242
3
Mission
Muzzleloader
Youth
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Whitcomb
Muzzleloader
Youth
Nov. 1-13
Antlerless
Deer Area 3071
5
Paterson
Muzzleloader
Youth
Nov. 1-13
Antlerless
Deer Area 3072
5
Region 3
Modern, Muzzleloader
Youth
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
20HC
Region 5
Modern, Muzzleloader
Youth with mentor
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
5HC
Senior 65+
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-27 and Nov. 11-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
15
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
Steptoe
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Washtucna
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
20
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181
15
East Okanogan
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 204
3
Wannacut
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 209
3
Sinlahekin
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 215
3
Chewuch
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 218
3
Pearrygin
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 224
3
Gardner
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 231
3
Pogue
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 233
3
Chiliwist
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 239
3
Alta
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 242
3
Chiwawa
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 245
5
Entiat
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 247
5
Swakane
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 250
5
Mission
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 251
5
Bridgeport
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Rattlesnake Hills
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 372
10
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
North Issaquah
Any
65+
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Lincoln
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
5
Mossyrock
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
5
Winston
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Yale
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 554
2
Toutle
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 556
5
Washougal
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 568
2
Olympic
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 621
5
Coyle
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 624
5
Kitsap
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 627
10
Mason
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 633
20
Skokomish
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 636
5
Wynoochee
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 648
20
Satsop
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 651
10
Mashel
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
5
Minot Peak
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 660
15
Capitol Peak
Modern
65+
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Hunters with Disabilities
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Mt. Spokane
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-27 and Nov. 11-19
Antlerless
GMU 124
5
Mica Peak
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 127
5
Cheney Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 130
10
Cheney White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 130
5
Roosevelt Mule Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMU 133
15
Roosevelt White-tailed Deer
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 133
5
Harrington
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 136
10
Steptoe
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 139
5
Almota
Modern
Any
Oct. 14-24
White-tailed, antlerless
GMU 142
5
Washtucna
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Mule deer, antlerless
GMUs 139, 142, 284, 381
20
Blue Mtns. Foothills
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 149, 154, 163, Deer Area 1010, 178, 181
10
East Okanogan
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 204
3
Wannacut
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 209
3
Sinlahekin
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 215
3
Chewuch
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 218
3
Pearrygin
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 224
3
Gardner
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 231
3
Pogue
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 233
3
Chiliwist
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 239
3
Alta
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 242
3
Chiwawa
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Mission
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Saint Andrews
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 254
5
Bridgeport
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Beezley
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 272
10
Horse Heaven Hills
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-24
Antlerless
GMU 373
10
Kahlotus
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Nov. 1-14
Antlerless
GMU 381
10
North Issaquah
Any
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
Deer Area 4541
10
Green River
Any
Hunter with Disability
Nov. 4-10
Any buck
GMU 485
2
Lincoln
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 501
2
Mossyrock
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 505
3
Winston
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 520
2
Toutle
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 556
3
Washougal
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 568
2
Olympic
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 621
5
Skokomish
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 636
10
Satsop
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 651
10
Mashel
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 654
10
North River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 658
2
Minot Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 660
5
Capitol Peak
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 663
5
Skookumchuck
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 667
10
Fall River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Oct. 14-31
Antlerless
GMU 672
2
Fall River
Modern
Hunter with Disability
Nov. 1-15
Any buck
GMU 672
5
East Okanogan
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 204
3
Sinlahekin
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 215
3
Gardner
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 231
3
Chiwawa
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 245
3
Entiat
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 247
3
Mission
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 251
3
Saint Andrews
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 254
5
Bridgeport
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 248, 260
5
Palisades
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 266, 269
5
Olympic
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 621
5
Wynoochee
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 648
5
North River
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 658
1
Capitol Peak
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Antlerless
GMU 663
2
Skookumchuck
Muzzleloader
Hunter with Disability
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
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, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 1
20HC
Region 1
Archery/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
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, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
40HC
Region 5
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
5HC
Region 6
Any/2nd deer tag
Master Hunter deer tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
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, 77.04.055, 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 the 4-O Ranch Wildlife Area.
Elk Area No. 1015 Turnbull (Spokane County): Located in GMU 130, designated areas within the boundaries of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.
Elk Area No. 1016 (Columbia County): GMU-162 Dayton, excluding the Rainwater Wildlife Area.
Elk Area No. 1054 (Walla Walla County): GMU-154 Blue Creek, starting at the Mill Creek Rd and Oregon state line, north and west along Mill Creek Rd to E. Isaacs Ave. North on Interchange Rd to Hwy 12, West on Hwy 12 to Hwy 125. South on Hwy 125 to the Oregon state line, east on the WA-OR stateline to the starting point.
Elk Area No. 1075 (Asotin County): Private land (excluding WDFW lands) within GMU 175 within the following area: From the intersection of the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd and Campbell Grade Rd, continuing south until the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd crosses the South Fork of Asotin Creek. South along the South Fork of Asotin Creek until it intersects with the USFS property line, due south along the USFS boundary until it reaches the Cloverland Rd. NE along the Cloverland Rd to the intersection of the Parsons Rd (Back Rd), north along the Parsons Rd (Back Rd) to Campbell Grade Rd, west on Campbell Grade Rd to the intersection with South Fork Asotin Creek Rd and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 1081 (Asotin County): All of GMU 181 Couse, including the portion of GMU 172 starting at the intersection of Mill Road and Highway 129 in Anatone, south along Hwy 129 to Smyth Rd, west and then north on Smyth Rd to the intersection of E Mountain Rd, west along E Mountain Rd to the intersection of W Mountain Rd, north along W Mountain Rd to Mill Road, east on Mill Rd to the starting point.
Elk Area No. 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 and 9; north along the section line between Sections 8 and 9 as well as Sections 4 and 5 (T20N, R21E) and Sections 32 and 33 (T21N, R21E) to Moses Carr Road; west and north on Moses Carr Road to section line between Section 31 and 30 (T21, R21); west along the section lines between Section 31 and 30 (T21, R21), 36 and 25 (T21, R20) and the section line between Section 35 and 26 (T21, R20) to Jump Off Road; south and west on Jump Off Road to Shaller Road; north and west on Shaller Road to Upper Basin Loop Road; north and west on Upper Basin Loop Road to Wheeler Ridge Road; north on Wheeler Ridge Road to the Basin Loop Road (pavement) in Section 10 (T21N, R20E); north on Basin Loop Road to Wenatchee Heights Road; west on Wenatchee Heights Road to Squilchuck Road; south on Squilchuck Road to Beehive Road (USFS Rd 9712); northwest on Beehive Road to USFS Rd 7100 near Beehive Reservoir; north and west on USFS Rd 7100 to Peavine Canyon Road (USFS Rd 7101); north and east on Peavine Canyon Road to Number Two Canyon Road; north on Number Two Canyon Road to Crawford Street in Wenatchee; east on Crawford Street to the Columbia River; south and east along the Columbia River to Davies Canyon and point of beginning. (Naneum Green Dot, Washington Gazetteer, Wenatchee National Forest).
Elk Area No. 2033 Peshastin (Chelan County): Starting at the Division St bridge over the Wenatchee River in the town of Cashmere; S on Aplets Way then Division St to Pioneer St; W on Pioneer St to Mission Creek Rd; S on Mission Creek Rd to Binder Rd; W on Binder Rd to Mission Creek Rd; S on Mission Creek Rd to Tripp Canyon Rd; W on Tripp Canyon Rd to where Tripp Canyon Rd stops following Tripp Creek; W on Tripp Creek to its headwaters; W up the drainage, about 1000 feet, to US Forest Service (USFS) Rd 7200-160; W on USFS Rd 7200-160 to Camas Creek Rd (USFS Rd 7200); W on Camas Creek Rd (USFS 7200 Rd) (excluding Camas Land firearm closure*) to US Hwy 97; N on US Hwy 97 to Mountain Home Rd (USFS 7300 Rd); N on Mountain Home Rd to the Wenatchee River in the town of Leavenworth; S on the Wenatchee River to the Division St bridge in Cashmere and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 2051 Tronsen (Chelan County): All of GMU 251 except that portion described as follows: Beginning at the junction of Naneum Ridge Road (WDFW Rd 9) and Ingersol Road (WDFW Rd 1); north and east on Ingersol Road to Colockum Road (WDFW Rd 10); east on Colockum Road and Colockum Creek to the intersection of Colockum Creek and the Columbia River; south on the Columbia River to mouth of Tarpiscan Creek; west up Tarpiscan Creek and Tarpiscan Road (WDFW Rd 14) and North Fork Road (WDFW Rd 10.10) to the intersection of North Fork Road and Colockum Road; southwest on Colockum Road to Naneum Ridge Road; west on Naneum Ridge Road to Ingersol Road and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 3681 Ahtanum (Yakima County): That part of GMU 368 beginning at the power line crossing on Ahtanum Creek in T12N, R16E, Section 15; west up Ahtanum Creek to South Fork Ahtanum Creek; southwest up South Fork Ahtanum Creek to its junction with Reservation Creek; southwest up Reservation Creek and the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and Ahtanum Creek drainage; north along the crest of the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum Creek drainage to Darland Mountain; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 615 to US Forest Service Road 1020; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1020 to US Forest Service Road 613; northeast on US Forest Service Road 613 to US Forest Service Trail 1127; northeast on US Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road), southeast of the Jump Off Lookout Station; northeast on US Forest Service Road 1302 (Jump Off Road) to Highway 12; northeast on Highway 12 to the Naches River; southeast down the Naches River to Cowiche Creek; west up Cowiche Creek and South Fork Cowiche Creek to Summitview Avenue; northwest on Summitview Avenue to Cowiche Mill Road; west on Cowiche Mill Road to the power line in the northeast corner of T13N, R15E, SEC 13; southeast along the power line to Ahtanum Creek and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 3721 Corral Canyon (Benton and Yakima counties): That part of GMU 372 beginning at the Yakima River Bridge on SR 241 just north of Mabton; north along SR 241 to the Rattlesnake Ridge Road (mile post #19); east on Rattlesnake Ridge Road to the Hanford Reach National Monument's (HRNM) southwest corner boundary; east and south along the HRNM boundary to SR 225; south on SR 225 to the Yakima River Bridge in Benton City; west (upstream) along Yakima River to point of beginning (SR 241 Bridge).
Elk Area No. 3722 Blackrock (Benton and Yakima counties): That part of GMU 372 beginning at southern corner of the Yakima Training Center border on Columbia River, northwest of Priest Rapids Dam; southeast on southern shore of Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to Priest Rapids Dam; east along Columbia River to the Hanford Reach National Monument's (HRNM) western boundary; south along the HRNM boundary to the Rattlesnake Ridge Road; west on Rattlesnake Ridge Road to SR 241; south on SR 241 to the Yakima River Bridge just north of Mabton; west along Yakima River to SR 823 (Harrison Road) south of town of Pomona; east along SR 823 (Harrison Road) to SR 821; southeast on SR 821 to Firing Center Road at I-82; east on Firing Center Road to main gate of Yakima Training Center; south and east along Yakima Training Center boundary to southern corner of Yakima Training Center boundary on Columbia River and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 3911 Fairview (Kittitas County): Beginning at the intersection of the BPA Power Lines in T20N, R14E, Section 36 and Interstate 90; east along the power lines to Highway 903 (Salmon La Sac Road); northwest along Highway 903 to Pennsylvania Avenue; northeast along Pennsylvania Avenue to No. 6 Canyon Road; northeast along No. 6 Canyon Road to Cle Elum Ridge Road; north along Cle Elum Ridge Road to Carlson Canyon Road; northeast along Carlson Canyon Road to West Fork Teanaway River; east along West Fork Teanaway River to North Fork Teanaway River; north along North Fork Teanaway River to Teanaway Road; southeast on Teanaway Road to Ballard Hill Road; east on Ballard Hill Rd and Swauk Prairie Road to Hwy 970; northeast on Hwy 970 to Hwy 97; south on Hwy 97 to the power lines in T20N, R17E, Section 34; east on the power lines to Naneum Creek; south on Naneum Creek approximately 1/2 mile to power lines in T19N, R19E, Section 20; east along BPA power lines to Colockum Pass Road in T19N, R20E, Section 16; south on Colockum Pass Road to BPA power lines in T18N, R20E, Section 6; east and south along power lines to Park Creek; south along Park Creek to the North Branch Canal; east and south along North Branch Canal to the Yakima Training Center boundary; south and west along the Yakima Training Center boundary to I-82; north on I-82 to Thrall Road; west on Thrall Road to Wilson Creek; south on Wilson Creek to Yakima River; north on Yakima River to gas pipeline crossing in T17N, R18E, Section 25; south and west on the gas pipeline to Umtanum Creek; west on Umtanum Creek to the Durr Road; north on the Durr Road to Umtanum Road; north on Umtanum Road to South Branch Canal; west on South Branch Canal to Bradshaw/Hanson Road; west on Bradshaw Road to the elk fence; north and west along the elk fence to power line crossing in T19N, R16E, Section 10; west along the power line (south branch) to Big Creek; north on Big Creek to Nelson Siding Road; west and north on Nelson Siding Road to I-90; east on I-90 to point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 3912 Old Naches (Yakima County): Starting at the elk fence and Roza Canal along the south boundary T14N, R19E, Section 8; following the elk fence to the bighorn sheep feeding site in T15N, R16E, Section 36; south on the feeding site access road to the Old Naches Highway; west and south on the Old Naches Highway to State Route 12 and the Naches River; down the Naches River to the Tieton River; up the Tieton River approximately 2 miles to the intersection of the metal footbridge and the elk fence at the south end of the bridge in T14N, R16E, Section 3; south along the elk fence to the top of the cliff/rimrock line; southwest along the top of the cliff/rimrock line to the irrigation canal in T14N, R16E, Section 9; southwest along the irrigation canal to the elk fence in T14N, R16E, Section 8; south along the elk fence to the township line between T12N, R15E and T12N, R16E; south along the township line to the South Fork Ahtanum Creek; downstream along the South Fork Ahtanum Creek and Ahtanum Creek to the Yakima River; upstream along the Yakima River to Roza Canal and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 4601 North Bend (King County): That portion of GMU 460 beginning at the interchange of State Route (SR) 18 and I-90; W on I-90 to SE 82nd St, Exit 22, at the town of Preston; N on SE 82nd Street to Preston Fall City Rd SE (Old SR 203); N on Preston Fall City Rd SE to SE Fall City Snoqualmie Rd (SR 202) at the town of Fall City; E on SE Fall City Snoqualmie Rd to the crossing of Tokul Creek; N and E up Tokul Creek to its crossing with Tokul Rd SE; S on SE Tokul Rd to SE 53rd Way; E on SE 53rd Way where it turns into 396th Dr SE then S on 396th Dr SE to SE Reinig Rd; E on SE Reinig Rd to 428th Ave SE; N on 428th Ave SE to where it turns into North Fork Rd SE; N and E on North Fork Rd SE to Ernie's Grove Rd; E on Ernie's Grove Rd to SE 70th St; N on SE 70th St to its ends at Fantastic Falls on the North Fork Snoqualmie River; SW down the North Fork Snoqualmie River to Fantastic Falls and the Mt Si Natural Resource Conservation Area boundary then S and E along the southern boundary of the Mt Si NRCA to the "School Bus" turnaround at SE 114th St; S on 480th Ave SE to SE 130th St; S and E on SE 130th St to its end; SSE overland from the end of SE 130th St, over the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, to the end of 486th Ave SE; S on 486th Ave SE to the intersection with SE Middle Fork Road; Due S, from said intersection, up Grouse Mountain toward its peak, to the logging road adjacent to Grouse Mountain Peak; S down the logging road to Grouse Ridge Access Rd; W on Grouse Ridge Access Road which becomes SE 146th St; W on SE 146th St to I-90 then east along I-90 to the W boundary of Olallie/Twin Falls State Park; then along the westerly and northerly boundaries of Olallie/Twin Falls/Iron Horse state parks to the boundary of the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area; W along the boundary of the Rattlesnake Lake Recreation Area to Cedar Falls Rd SE; N along the Cedar Falls Rd to SE 174th Way; W on SE 174th Way to SE 174th St; W on SE 174th St to SE 173rd St; W on SE 173rd St to SE 170th Pl; W on SE 170th Pl to SE 169th St; W on SE 169th St to 424th Ave SE; N on 424th Ave SE to SE 168th St; W on SE 168th St to 422 Ave SE; N on 422 Ave SE to 426th Way SE; S on 426th Way SE to SE 164th St; E on SE 164th St to Uplands Way SE; W on Uplands Way SE to the crossing with the Power Transmission Lines; W along the Power Transmission Lines to the Winery Rd; NW on the Winery Rd to SE 99th Rd; W and N on SE 99th Rd to the I-90 interchange, at Exit 27; SW on I-90 to the interchange with SR 18 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 4941 Skagit River (Skagit County): That portion of GMU 437 beginning at the intersection of State Route 9 and State Route 20; east on State Route 20 to Concrete-Sauk Valley Road; south on Concrete-Sauk Valley Road over The Dalles Bridge (Skagit River) to the intersection with the South Skagit Highway; west on South Skagit Highway to State Route 9; north on State Route 9 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5029 Toledo (Lewis and Cowlitz counties): Beginning at the Cowlitz River and State Highway 505 junction; east along the Cowlitz River to the Weyerhaeuser 1800 Road; south along Weyerhaeuser 1800 Road to Cedar Creek Road; east along Cedar Creek Road to Due Road; south on Due Road to Weyerhaeuser 1823 Road; south along Weyerhaeuser 1823 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1945 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1945 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road to the North Fork Toutle River; west along the North Fork Toutle River to the Toutle River; west on the Toutle River to the Cowlitz River; North along the Cowlitz River to the junction of State Highway 505 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5049 Ethel (Lewis County): That part of GMU 505 beginning at the intersection of Jackson Highway and Highway 12; south along Jackson Highway to Buckley Road; south on Buckley Road to Spencer Road; east on Spencer Road to Fuller Road; north on Fuller Road to Highway 12; east on Highway 12 to Stowell Road; north on Stowell Road to Gore Road; west on Gore Road to Larmon Road; west on Larmon Road to Highway 12; west on Highway 12 to Jackson Highway and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5050 Newaukum (Lewis County): That part of GMU 505 beginning at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 12; east on Highway 12 to Larmon Road; east on Larmon Road to Leonard Road; north on Leonard Road through the town of Onalaska to Deggler Road; north on Deggler Road to Middle Fork Road; east on Middle Fork Road to Beck Road; north on Beck Road to Centralia-Alpha Road; west on Centralia-Alpha Road to Logan Hill Road; south then west on Logan Hill Road to Jackson Highway; south on Jackson Highway to the Newaukum River; west along the Newaukum River to Interstate 5; south on Interstate 5 to Highway 12 and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5051 Green Mountain (Cowlitz County): Beginning at the junction of the Cowlitz River and the Toutle River; east along the Toutle River to the North Fork Toutle River; east along the North Fork Toutle River to the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1910 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1910 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 2410 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 2410 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4553 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4553 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4500 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4500 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4400 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4400 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4100 Road; east along the Weyerhaeuser 4100 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4730 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4730 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4732 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4732 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4790 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4790 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1390 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1390 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1600 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 1600 Road to the Weyerhaeuser Logging Railroad Tracks at Headquarters; west along the Weyerhaeuser Logging Railroad Track to Ostrander Creek; west along Ostrander Creek to the Cowlitz River; north along the Cowlitz River to the Toutle River and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5052 Mossyrock (Lewis County): Beginning at the intersection of Winston Creek Road and State Highway 12; east on State Highway 12 to the Cowlitz River; east on the Cowlitz River to Riffe Lake; southeast along the south shore of Riffe Lake to Swofford Pond outlet creek; south on Swofford Pond outlet creek to Green Mountain Road; west on Green Mountain Road to Perkins Road; west on Perkins Road to Longbell Road; south on Longbell Road to Winston Creek Road; north on Winston Creek Road to State Highway 12 and the point of beginning. (All lands owned and managed by the Cowlitz Wildlife Area are excluded from this Elk Area.)
Elk Area No. 5053 Randle (Lewis County): Beginning at the town of Randle and the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 and State Route 131 (Forest Service 23 and 25 roads); south on State Route 131 to Forest Service 25 Road; south on Forest Service 25 Road to the Cispus River; west along the Cispus River to the Champion 300 line bridge; south and west on the Champion 300 line to the Champion Haul Road; north along the Champion Haul Road to Kosmos Road; north on Kosmos Road to U.S. Highway 12; east on U.S. Highway 12 to Randle and point of beginning. (All lands owned and managed by the Cowlitz Wildlife Area are excluded from this Elk Area.)
Elk Area No. 5054 Boistfort (Lewis County): Beginning at the town of Vader; west along State Highway 506 to the Wildwood Road; north along the Wildwood Road to the Abernathy 500 line gate (Section 20, T11N, R3W, Willamette Meridian); northwest along the 500, 540, and 560 lines to the Weyerhaeuser 813 line; northwest along the 813, 812, 5000J, 5000 and 4000 lines to the Pe Ell/McDonald Road (Section 15, T12N, R4W); west along the Pe Ell/McDonald Road to the Lost Valley Road; northeast along the Lost Valley Road to the Boistfort Road; north along the Boistfort Road to the King Road; east along the King Road to the town of Winlock and State Highway 603; south along Highway 505 to Interstate 5; south along Interstate 5 to State Hwy 506; west along State Hwy 506 to the town of Vader and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5056 Grays River Valley (Wahkiakum County): That area in GMU 506 on or within 1.5 miles of agricultural land in the Grays River Valley and Eden Valley within the following sections: T11N, R08W, Section 36; T11N, R07W, Sections 31, 32, 33; T10N, R7W, Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32; T10N, R8W, Sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36; T09N, R08W, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15; T09N, R07W, Sections 5, 6, 7, 8.
Elk Area No. 5057 Carlton (Lewis County): That part of 513 (South Rainier) lying east of Highway 123 and north of Highway 12.
Elk Area No. 5058 West Goat Rocks (Lewis County): Goat Rocks Wilderness west of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Elk Area No. 5059 Mt. Adams Wilderness (Skamania and Yakima counties): The Mt. Adams Wilderness.
Elk Area No. 5060 Merwin (Cowlitz County): Begin at the State Route 503 and the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 junction; north and west on the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 to Day Place Road; west on Day Place Road to Dubois Road; south on Dubois Road to State Route 503; east on State Route 503 to the State Route 503 and the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 junction and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5061 Wildwood (Lewis County): Beginning at the junction of the Pacific West Timber (PWT) 600 Road and the Wildwood Road (SE1/4 S29 T11N R3W); southwest on the 600 Road to the 800 Road (NW1/4 S36 T11N R4W); southwest on the 800 Road to the 850 Road (SW1/4 S3 T10N R4W); northwest on the 850 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road (S20 T11N R4W); north on the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road (S17 T11N R4W); east on the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 5822 Road (NW1/4 S16 T11N R4W); east on the Weyerhaeuser 5822 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 5820 Road (NW1/4 S10 T11N R4W); southeast on the Weyerhaeuser 5820 Road to the PWT 574 Road (SE1/4 S10 T11N R4W); south on the PWT 574 Road to the 570 Road (NW1/4 S14 T11N R4W); south on the 570 Road to the 500 Road (NW1/4 S14 T11N R4W); northeast on the 500 Road to the 560 Road (SW1/4 S12 T11N R4W); east on the 560 Road to the 540 Road (SE1/4 S12 T11N R4W); east and south on the 540 Road to the 500 Road (SE1/4 S18 T11N R3W); east on the PWT 500 Road to the Wildwood Road (N1/2 S20 T11N R3W); south on the Wildwood Road to the point of beginning, the PWT 600 Road junction (SE1/4 S29 T11N R3W).
Elk Area No. 5062 Trout Lake (Klickitat County): Those portions of GMU 578 (West Klickitat) beginning at the intersection of SR 141 and Sunnyside Road; north on Sunnyside Road to Mount Adams Recreational Area Road; (including agricultural land on the Trout Lake Valley floor north of Sunnyside Road within T06N R10E in Sections 13 and 14); south on Mount Adams Recreational Area Road to the intersection of SR 141 and south on SR 141 and Sunnyside Road to the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5063 Pumice Plain (Cowlitz and Skamania counties): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the confluence of the N. Fork Toutle River and Castle Creek; East along the N. Fork Toutle River to USFS trail 207; south along USFS trail 207 to USFS trail 216E; southwest along USFS trail 216E to USFS trail 216; west along USGS trail 216 to USGS 216G; northwest along USFS trail 216G to USGS trail 221; north along USFS 221 to Castle Creek; northwest along Castle Creek to N. Fork Toutle River and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5064 Upper Smith Creek (Skamania County): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 225 (Smith Creek Trail) junction; south on Trail 225 to Ape Canyon Creek; south and west up Ape Canyon Creek to U.S. Forest Service Trail 216 (Loowit Trail); north on Trail 216 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 216D (Abraham Trail); north on Trail 216D to U.S. Forest Service Trail 207 (Truman Trail); north and east on Trail 207 to U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99; north and east on U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 to the junction of U.S. Forest Service Rd. 99 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 225 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5065 Mount Whittier (Skamania County): That part of GMU 522 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 (Boundary Trail) and U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 (Whittier Ridge Trail) junction; west on the U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail); north on U.S. Forest Service Trail 230 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 211 (Lakes Trail); east on Trail 211 to U.S. Forest Service Trail 214; south on U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 to the junction of U.S. Forest Service Trail 214 and U.S. Forest Service Trail 1 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5066 Norway Pass (Lewis and Skamania counties): That part of GMU 524 beginning at the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Trail 211 (Lakes Trail) and USFS Trail 230 (Coldwater Trail) junction; NE to Minnie Peak; W to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; N along the USFS property boundary to the Green River; E up the Green River to the USFS Rd 2612; E on the USFS Rd 2612 to USFS Rd 26; S on USFS Rd 26 to USFS Trail 1 (Boundary Trail); W on USFS Trail 1 to USFS Trail 214 (Whittier Trail); N on USFS Trail 214 to USFS Trail 211 (Lakes Trail); W on USFS Trail 211 to the USFS Trail 211, Trail 230 junction and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5090 JBH (Wahkiakum County): The mainland portion of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, as administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as described: Beginning at the junction of State Route 4 and Steamboat Island Slough Road, northwest on Steamboat Island Slough Road to Brooks Slough Road, east on Brooks Slough Road to State Route 4, south on State Route 4 to Steamboat Slough Road and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 5099 Mudflow (Cowlitz County): That part of GMU 522 beginning on the North Fork Toutle River at the mouth of Hoffstadt Creek; SE up the North Fork Toutle River to Deer Creek; SE up Deer Creek to Rd 3020; NW along 3020 to Rd 3000; E along Rd 3000 to US Forest Service (USFS) Trail 216G; SE along USFS Trail 216G to USFS Trail 221 (Castle Lake Trail); N on USFS Trail 221 to Castle Creek; N along Castle Creek to the confluence with the North Fork Toutle River; W down the North Fork Toutle River to the North Fork Toutle River, Coldwater Creek confluence; North from the North Fork Toutle River, Coldwater Creek confluence on unnamed ridgeline, to Castle Lake viewpoint on SR 504; W on SR 504 to Hoffstadt Creek Bridge on Hoffstadt Creek; S and W down Hoffstadt Creek to the North Fork Toutle River and point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6010 Mallis (Pacific County): That part of GMUs 506, 672, and 673 within one and one-half mile either side of SR 6 between the east end of Elk Prairie Rd and the Mallis Landing Rd, and all lands within a half mile of Elk Creek Rd bounded on the south by Monohon Landing Rd.
Elk Area No. 6011 Centralia Mine (Lewis County): That portion of GMU 667 within Centralia Mine property boundary.
Elk Area No. 6013 (Pierce County): That part of GMU 652 beginning at the intersection of Highway 167 and Highway 410; north on Highway 167 to Highway 18; east on Highway 18 to Highway 164; southeasterly on Highway 164 to intersection with power transmission line in T20 R6 Section 18. West along power transmission line to intersection with 226th Ave E. South on 226th Ave East to intersection with 40th St E, east on 40th St E to 230th Ave E, South on 230th Ave E to Radke Road. Southwest on Radke to Barkubine Road, South on Barkubine Road to Connells Prairie; West on Connells Prairie Rd to 214th Ave E, South on 214th Ave E to Highway 410; westerly on Highway 410 to Highway 167 and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6014 (Pierce County): Starting at Highway 164 intersection with power transmission line in T20 R6 Section 18; W along power transmission line to intersection with 226th Ave E; S on 226th Ave E to intersection with 40th St E; E on 40th St E to 230th Ave E; S on 230th Ave E to Radke Rd; SW on Radke to Barkubine Rd; S on Barkubine Rd to Connells Prairie; W on Connells Prairie Rd to 214th Ave E; S on 214th Ave E to South Prairie Rd; SE on South Prairie Rd to Highway 162; E on Hwy 162 to Hwy 165; S on Hwy 165 to the power transmission lines at T19 R6 Section 21, NE along the power transmission lines to the White River, N along the White River to the power transmission lines at T19 R7E; NE on power transmission lines to intersection with Hwy 410 West on SR 410 to Hwy 164; NW on Hwy 164 to starting point.
Elk Area No. 6030 Joyce (Clallam County): That portion of GMU 603 beginning at the intersection of Freshwater Bay Road and Highway 112; N and NW along Freshwater Bay Road to the Freshwater Bay Boat Launch; NE on the Freshwater Bay Boat Launch to the shoreline with Freshwater Bay; NW and W along the shorelines of Freshwater Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of the Lyre River; S along the Lyre River to the intersection with Highway 112; E along Highway 112 to the intersection with Waterline Road; S and SE along Waterline Road to the intersection with the Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route (OAT); E along the Olympic Discovery Trail Adventure Route to the intersection with Eden Valley Road; N and NE along Eden Valley Road to the intersection with Highway 112; W along Highway 112 to the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6054 Puyallup River (Pierce County): That portion of GMU 654 beginning at the intersection of Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary and the Nisqually River; W down the Nisqually River to the mouth of the Mashel River; E and SE along the Mashel River to its headwaters; SE from the Mashel River headwaters to the Mashel River-Puyallup River watershed divide ridge; SE along the Mashel River-Puyallup River watershed divide ridge to a point due west of the headwaters of Big Creek; NE along Big Creek to its confluence with Deer Creek; N along Deer Creek to its confluence with the Puyallup River; SE up the Puyallup River to Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary; S on Mount Rainier National Park's western boundary to the Nisqually River and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6061 Twin Satsop Farms (Mason County): That portion of GMU 651 starting at the junction of the Deckerville Road and the Brady-Matlock Road; southwest to the junction with the West Boundary Road; north on West Boundary Road to the Deckerville Road; east on the Deckerville Road to the junction of Brady-Matlock Road and point of beginning. In addition, the area within a circle with a radius of two miles centered on the junction of State Route 108 and the Eich Road.
Elk Area No. 6064 Quinault Valley (Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties): That portion of GMU 638 (Quinault) within the Quinault River watershed east of Gatton Creek and Lake Quinault excluding US Forest Service (USFS) Colonel Bob Wilderness Area beginning at the mouth of the Quinault River; NE on the Olympic National Park boundary, which is along the Quinault River, to the intersection with USFS Colonel Bob Wilderness Area; then SW along the Colonel Bob Wilderness Area Western boundary to its intersection with Haas Creek; then downstream along Haas Creek to its intersection with USFS Olympic National Forest boundary; then SW along USFS boundary to the Lake Quinault shoreline; then N along the East shore of Lake Quinault to the mouth of Quinault River and the point of the beginning.
Elk Area No. 6069 Hanaford (Lewis and Thurston counties): That part of GMU 667 (Skookumchuck) beginning at the intersection of Salzer Valley Rd and S Pearl St (Centralia); N on S Pearl St to N Pearl St; N on N Pearl St to State Hwy 507; W and N on State Hwy 507 to Skookumchuck Rd; E on Skookumchuck Rd to the first bridge over the Skookumchuck River; E along the Skookumchuck River to the Skookumchuck Rd bridge; E on Skookumchuck Rd to the steel tower power line; SW along the power line to Big Hanaford Rd; E and S along Big Hanaford Rd to the intersection with the main stem of Hanaford Creek; SE along Hanaford Creek to the range line between Range 1W and Range 1E of Township 14N; S on the range line between Range 1W and Range 1E of Township 14N to Mitchell Creek; SW on Mitchell Creek to the North Fork of the Newaukum River; SW on the North Fork of the Newaukum River to North Fork Rd; W on North Fork Rd to Centralia-Alpha Rd; W on Centralia-Alpha Rd to Salzer Valley Rd and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6071 Dungeness (Clallam County): Portions of GMUs 621 (Olympic) and 624 (Coyle) beginning at the mouth of the Dungeness River; east and south along the coast of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the mouth of Dean Creek on Sequim Bay; south and west up Dean Creek to the power transmission line; west on the power transmission line to the Dungeness River; north down the Dungeness River to its mouth and the point of beginning.
Elk Area No. 6612 Forks (Clallam County): That part of GMUs 607 and 612 excluding the city of Forks and Bogachiel state park; starting at the confluence of Calawah River and the Bogachiel River; upstream on the Bogachiel River to the Hwy 101 Bridge north along Hwy 101 to Sportsman Club Rd; E on Sportsman Club Rd to DNR FR-F-1000; E on DNR FR-F-1000 to DNR FR-F-1200; N on DNR FR-F-1200 to its end; from the end of DNR FR-F-1200 N approximately 500' to Elk Creek; down Elk Creek to its confluence with the Calawah River; down the Calawah River to its confluence with the Bogachiel River.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-040, 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), § 220-415-040, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21; WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-040, 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), § 220-415-040, filed 4/19/19, effective 5/20/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 18-19-001 (Order 18-229), § 220-415-040, filed 9/5/18, effective 10/6/18. 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), § 220-415-040, 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 § 220-415-040, 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, § 232-28-337, 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), § 232-28-337, 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), § 232-28-337, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14; WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-337, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-337, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12; WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-337, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-337, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-337, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 08-09-090 (Order 08-78), § 232-28-337, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. WSR 08-01-052 (Order 07-292), § 232-28-337, filed 12/13/07, effective 1/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28-337, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07; WSR 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-28-337, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06; WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-337, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; WSR 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-337, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; WSR 05-11-023 (Order 05-84), § 232-28-337, filed 5/10/05, effective 5/15/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-337, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-337, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.]


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2021-2023 Elk general seasons and definitions.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with bag, possession, and season limits described below. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
Bag Limit: One elk per hunter during the license year, except where otherwise permitted by department rule. Any combination of seasons, tags, and permits set by the department will not exceed a maximum of two elk per hunter during the license year.
Hunting Method: Elk hunters must select only one of the hunting methods: Modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader.
Elk Tag Areas: Elk hunters must choose either Eastern or Western Washington to hunt in and buy the appropriate tag for that area.
Any Bull Elk Seasons: Open only to the taking of elk with visible antlers; bull calves are illegal.
Antler Point: To qualify as an antler point, the point must be at least one inch long, measured on the longest side.
Branch: A branch is defined as any projection off the main antler beam that is at least one inch long, measured on the longest side, and longer than it is wide.
Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Bull elk taken in spike-only game management units (GMUs) must have at least one antler with no branches originating more than four inches above where the antler attaches to the skull.
True Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Neither antler of bull elk taken can have branching originating more than four inches above where the antlers attach to the skull. Under the true-spike restriction, taking an elk that has two points on one side or antler points within one inch of the definitions regarding length of point, or point of origination, is an infraction under RCW 77.15.160. All other types of violations of the true-spike restriction are subject to current penalties and assessments under RCW 77.15.410 and 77.15.420.
3-point Antler Restrictions: Legal bull elk must have at least three antler points on one side. Eye guards are antler points when they are at least one inch long. Antler restrictions apply to all hunters during any open season.
Permit-only Units: The following GMUs are closed to elk hunting during general elk seasons: 157, 418, 437, 485, 522, 556, 621, 636, and 653.
GMUs Closed to Elk Hunting: 490.
Elk Tag Areas
Eastern Washington: All 100, 200, and 300 GMUs.
EA - Eastern Washington Archery Tag
EF - Eastern Washington Modern Firearm Tag
EM - Eastern Washington Muzzleloader Tag
Western Washington: All 400, 500, and 600 GMUs.
WA - Western Washington Archery Tag
WF - Western Washington Modern Firearm Tag
WM - Western Washington Muzzleloader Tag
Modern Firearm General Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.
Tag Required: A valid modern firearm elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: May use modern firearm, bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.
Hunt Area
Elk Tag Area
Game Management Units (GMUs)
2021
Dates
2022
Dates
2023
Dates
Legal Elk
Eastern
Washington
EF
101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 117, 121, 204
Oct. 30 - Nov. 7
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Any bull
 
 
145 through 154, 162 through 186, 249, 336 through 368
Oct. 30 - Nov. 7
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Spike bull
 
 
251, 328, 329, 334, 335
Oct. 30 - Nov. 7
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
True spike bull
 
 
Elk Area 3722
Sept. 11-26
Sept. 10-25
Sept. 9-24
Antlerless only
 
 
124 through 142, 372, 382, 388
Oct. 30 - Nov. 7
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Any elk
 
 
203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381
Oct. 30 - Nov. 15
Oct. 29 - Nov. 15
Oct. 28 - Nov. 15
Any elk
 
 
Master Hunters Only: Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2022
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2023
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2024
Antlerless only
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Aug. 1-31
Aug. 1-31
Aug. 1-31
Antlerless only
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 127, 130
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Antlerless only
Western
Washington
WF
460, 466, 448, 503, 505 through 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except master hunters only in Elk Area 6064 portion of GMU 638), 642 through 651, 652 (except for Elk Area 6014), 654, 658, 660, 667 through 684.
Nov. 6-17
Nov. 5-16
Nov. 4-15
3 pt. min.
 
 
501, 504, 663, Elk Areas 4601 and 6014
Nov. 6-17
Nov. 5-16
Nov. 4-15
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
407, 564, 666
Nov. 6-17
Nov. 5-16
Nov. 4-15
Any elk
 
 
454
Nov. 6-17
Nov. 5-16
Nov. 4-15
Any bull
Archery General Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.
Tag Required: A valid archery elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: Bow and arrow only, as defined under WAC 220-414-070.
Special Notes: Archery tag holders can hunt only during archery seasons and must hunt with archery equipment (WAC 220-414-070). Archery elk hunters may apply for special bull permits. Please see permit table for tag eligibility for all elk permits.
Hunt Area
Elk Tag Area
Game Management Units (GMUs)
2021
Dates
2022
Dates
2023
Dates
Legal Elk
Early Archery General Elk Seasons
Eastern
Washington
EA
101 through 142, 204, 243, 247, 249, 250, 272, 278, 284, 290, 373, 379, 381, 382 (except CLOSED in Deer Area 5382), 388
Sept. 11-23
Sept. 10-22
Sept. 9-21
Any elk
 
 
162, 166, 169, 172, 175, 186, 251, 328, 329, 336, 340, 352, 356, 364
Sept. 11-23
Sept. 10-22
Sept. 9-21
Spike bull
 
 
145, 149, 154, 163, 178, 181, 334, 335, 371
Sept. 11-23
Sept. 10-22
Sept. 9-21
Spike bull or antlerless
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Aug. 1-31
Aug. 1-31
Aug. 1-31
Antlerless only
Western
Washington
WA
407, 454, 564, 666, 684, Elk Area 6014
Sept. 11-23
Sept. 10-22
Sept. 9-21
Any elk
 
 
Elk Area 4601, 501 through 505, 520, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, Elk Area 6061, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 654, 660, 663, 667 through 673, 681, 699
Sept. 11-23
Sept. 10-22
Sept. 9-21
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
448, 460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except Master Hunters only in Elk Area 6064), 642 through 651, 658
Sept. 11-23
Sept. 10-22
Sept. 9-21
3 pt. min.
Late Archery General Elk Seasons
Eastern
Washington
EA
101, 105, 108, 117, 121, 204
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Any bull
 
 
124, 127, 373, 382 (except CLOSED in Deer Area 5382), 388
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Any elk
 
 
178
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Nov. 20 - Dec. 8
Antlerless only
 
 
163
Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, 2022
Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, 2023
Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, 2024
Antlerless only
 
 
203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 379, 381. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Oct. 30 - Nov. 15
Oct. 29 - Nov. 15
Oct. 28 - Nov. 15
Any elk
 
 
Master Hunters Only: Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2022
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2023
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2024
Antlerless only
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 127, 130
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Antlerless only
 
 
334, 335
Nov. 24 - Dec. 8
Nov. 23 - Dec. 8
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Spike bull or antlerless
 
 
249, 251, 336, 342, 346, 352, 364, Elk Area 3681
Nov. 24 - Dec. 8
Nov. 23 - Dec. 8
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Spike bull
Western
Washington
WA
Elk Area 4601, 503, 505, 506, 530, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 663, 667, 672, 681, and 699. Master hunters only in Elk Area 6064 portion of GMU 638
Nov. 24 - Dec. 15
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
407
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Nov. 25 - Dec. 15
Any elk
 
 
454, 564, 666, Elk Area 6014
Nov. 24 - Dec. 15
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Any elk
 
 
448, 603, 612, 615, 638 (except for Elk Area 6064), 648
Nov. 24 - Dec. 15
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
3 pt. min.
Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.
Tag Required: A valid muzzleloader elk tag as listed below for the area hunted.
Hunting Method: Muzzleloader, as defined under WAC 220-414-060, or bow and arrow, as defined under WAC 220-414-070.
Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during the muzzleloader seasons. Only hunters with tags identified in the Special Elk Permits tables may apply for special elk permits.
Hunt Area
Elk Tag Area
Game Management Units (GMUs)
2021
Dates
2022
Dates
2023
Dates
Legal Elk
Early Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
Eastern
Washington
EM
101 through 121, 204, 247
Oct. 2-8
Oct. 1-7
Oct. 7-13
Any bull
 
 
124 through 142, 245, 250, 272, 278, 284, 290, 379
Oct. 2-8
Oct. 1-7
Oct. 7-13
Any elk
 
 
145, 149, 154, 162, 163, 166, 172, 175, 178, 181, 336 through 342, 352 through 368
Oct. 2-8
Oct. 1-7
Oct. 7-13
Spike bull
 
 
249, 251, 328, 329, 334, 335, Elk Area 2051
Oct. 2-8
Oct. 1-7
Oct. 7-13
True spike bull
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 371. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Aug. 1-31
Aug. 1-31
Aug. 1-31
Antlerless only
Western
Washington
WM
407, 454, 564, 666, 684
Oct. 2-8
Oct. 1-7
Oct. 7-13
Any elk
 
 
448, 460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550, 554, 560, 568, 572, 574, 578, 602, 603, 607, 612, 615, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627, 633, 638 (except for Elk Area 6064), 642, 648, 660, 672, 673, 681
Oct. 2-8
Oct. 1-7
Oct. 7-13
3 pt. min.
 
 
501, 503, 504, 505, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), Elk Area 6014, 654, 663, 667, Elk Area 4601
Oct. 2-8
Oct. 1-7
Oct. 7-13
3 pt. min. or antlerless
Late Muzzleloader General Elk Seasons
Eastern
Washington
EM
130 through 142
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Nov. 25 - Dec. 8
Any elk
 
 
203, 209 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Oct. 30 - Nov. 15
Oct. 29 - Nov. 15
Oct. 28 - Nov. 15
Any elk
 
 
Master Hunters Only: Elk Areas 3911 and 3912. Must wear hunter orange and/or hunter pink.
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2022
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2023
Aug. 1 - Jan. 20, 2024
Antlerless only
 
 
Master Hunters Only: 127, 130
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Dec. 9-31
Antlerless only
Western
Washington
WM
407
Dec. 16-31
Dec. 16-31
Dec. 16-31
Any elk
Elk Area 4601, 501, 503, 504, 505, 652 (except Elk Area 6013 closed to antlerless), 667
Nov. 24 - Dec. 8
Nov. 23 - Dec. 8
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
3 pt. min. or antlerless
 
 
454, 564, 666, 684, Elk Area 6014
Nov. 24 - Dec. 15
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Any elk
 
 
568, 574, 578
Nov. 24-30
Nov. 23-30
Nov. 22-30
3 pt. min.
 
 
448, 601, 618, 651, 658
Nov. 24 - Dec. 15
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
3 pt. min.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 22-15-096 (Order 22-71), § 220-415-050, 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), § 220-415-050, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21; WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-050, 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), § 220-415-050, 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), § 220-415-050, 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), § 220-415-050, 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 § 220-415-050, 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, § 232-28-358, 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), § 232-28-358, 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), § 232-28-358, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14; WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-358, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-358, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.]


PDF220-415-060

2023 Elk special permits.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with the bag, possession, and season limits described below. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
Special Elk Permit Hunting Seasons (Open to Permit Holders Only)
Hunters must purchase an elk hunting license prior to purchasing a permit application. Hunters may only apply for permits consistent with the tag required for the hunt choice; however, Multiple Season Permit holders may apply for Eastern or Western Washington archery, muzzleloader, or modern firearm permit hunts. Applicants must have purchased the proper tag for these hunts. The elk tag prefixes required to apply for each hunt are shown in the following table. Hunters drawn for a special permit hunt must comply with weapon restrictions, dates, and other conditions listed for the hunt. Hunters drawn for a special permit designated "Any tag" under the "Weapon/Tag" restriction must use equipment consistent with the requirements of their transport tag and license.
Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one elk hunt category. Any combination of seasons, tags, and permits set by the department will not exceed a maximum of two (2) elk per hunter during the license year.
Quality
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
EA, EF, EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 9 and Nov. 11-30
Any bull
Elk Area 1015
1
Prescott
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 149
3
Blue Creek
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 154
1
Blue Creek
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 154
6
Watershed
EA, EF, EM
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
3 pt. min.
GMU 157
25
Dayton
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 162, 163
3
Tucannon
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 166
3
Wenaha West
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
5
Wenaha East
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
4
Mountain View
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 172
7
Lick Creek
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 175
2
Peola
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Peola
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Couse
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 181
6
Couse
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 181; Private Lands Only
1
Mission
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 251
2
Colockum
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
1
Colockum
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
11
Teanaway
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 335
2
Peaches Ridge
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
2
Observatory
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
2
Little Naches
EF
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 346
3
Goose Prairie
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
2
Bethel
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 360
2
Rimrock
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 364
2
Cowiche
EF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 368
2
Alkali
EF
Any
Oct. 14 - Nov. 3
Any bull
GMUs 334, 371
30
Nooksack
WF
Any
Oct. 5-29 and Dec. 9-26
Any bull
GMU 418
13
Green River
WF, WA, WM
Any
Nov. 4-10
Any bull
GMU 485
10
Wahkiakum
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMUs 506, 530
1
South Rainier
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMUs 510, 513
3
Packwood
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 516
3
Winston
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 520
1
Coweeman
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 550
1
Toutle
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29 and Nov. 4-15
Any bull
GMU 556
2
Toutle
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Any bull
GMU 556
32
Lewis River
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 560
2
Siouxon
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
GMU 572
2
Upper Smith Creek
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
1
Mount Whittier
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WF
Any
Sept. 23-26
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615
4
Matheny
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
3 pt. min.
GMU 618
1
Quinault
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
3 pt. min.
GMU 638
3
Wynoochee
WF
Any
Sept. 25-29
3 pt. min.
GMU 648
1
White River
WF
Any
Sept. 23-27
Any bull
GMU 653
2
Prescott
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
GMU 149
1
Blue Creek
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
GMU 154
2
Dayton
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
GMUs 162, 163
1
Tucannon
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
GMU 166
1
Wenaha West
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
2
Wenaha East
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
2
Mountain View
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
GMU 172
5
Lick Creek
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
GMU 175
1
Peola
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Couse
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
GMU 181
2
Colockum
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
6
Teanaway
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Any bull
GMU 335
2
Peaches Ridge
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
8
Observatory
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
13
Goose Prairie
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
5
Bethel
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Any bull
GMU 360
9
Rimrock
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Any bull
GMU 364
12
Cowiche
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Any bull
GMU 368
4
Alkali
EA
Any
Sept. 1-22
Any elk
GMUs 334, 371
22
Nooksack
WA
Any
Sept. 1-22, 2023 and Jan. 1-19, 2024
Any bull
GMU 418
8
Toutle
WA
Any
Sept. 9-21 and Dec. 1-15
Any bull
GMU 556
17
Upper Smith Creek
WA
Any
Sept. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
1
Norway Pass
WA
Any
Sept. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WA
Any
Sept. 9-15 and Nov. 16-19
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WA
Any
Sept. 1-21
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615
2
White River
WA
Any
Sept. 9-21 and Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Any bull
GMU 653
18
Prescott
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 149
1
Blue Creek
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 154
1
Dayton
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 162, 163
1
Tucannon
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 166
1
Wenaha West
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
Elk Area 1008
1
Wenaha East
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
Elk Area 1009
1
Mountain View
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 172
4
Lick Creek
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 175
1
Peola
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMUs 178, 145
1
Couse
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 181
2
Mission
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 251
2
Colockum
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMUs 328, 329, 334
4
Teanaway
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 335
1
Peaches Ridge
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
3
Observatory
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
5
Goose Prairie
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
1
Bethel
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 360
2
Rimrock
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 364
5
Cowiche
EM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 368
2
Alkali
EM
Any
Sept. 24 - Oct. 14
Any bull
GMUs 334, 371
8
Nooksack
WM
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 4 and Nov. 15 - Dec. 8
Any bull
GMU 418
8
Toutle
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Any bull
GMU 556
11
Mount Whittier
WM
Any
Sept. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WM
Any
Sept. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
2
Mudflow
WM
Any
Oct. 7-17
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
7
Peninsula
WM
Any
Sept. 28 - Oct. 1
3 pt. min.
GMUs 602, 603, 607, 612, 615
2
Bulls
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
EF
Any
Dec. 5-10
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Grande Ronde
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 186
1
Mission
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 251
2
Peshastin
EF
Any
Feb. 8-17, 2024
Any bull
Elk Area 2033
4
Teanaway
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 335
4
Peaches Ridge
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 336, 346
17
Observatory
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
16
Goose Prairie
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 352, 356
9
Bethel
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 360
10
Rimrock
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 364
36
Cowiche
EF
Any
Oct. 23 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMU 368
5
Sauk
WF
Any
Oct. 5 - Nov. 3
Any bull
GMU 437
6
Upper Smith Creek
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
1
Mount Whittier
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
3
Olympic
WF
Any
Nov. 1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071
8
Skokomish
WF
Any
Nov. 1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
5
White River
WF
Any
Oct. 15 - Nov. 10
Any bull
GMU 653
44
Turnbull
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Grande Ronde
EA
Any
Sept. 4-21
Any bull
GMU 186
1
Sauk
WA
Any
Sept. 1-22, 2023; and Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 2023; and Jan. 1-7, 2024
Any bull
GMU 437
9
Upper Smith Creek
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
2
Mount Whittier
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
3
Lewis River
WA
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
3 pt. min.
GMU 560
5
Siouxon
WA
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
3 pt. min.
GMU 572
5
Olympic
WA
Any
Sept. 1-21 and Dec. 1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT Elk Area 6071
4
Skokomish
WA
Any
Sept. 1-21 and Dec. 1-15
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
4
Turnbull
EM
Any
Nov. 25-30
Spike bull only
Elk Area 1015
1
Grande Ronde
EM
Any
Sept. 20 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 186
1
Sauk
WM
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 4, 2023; and Dec. 3-11, 2023; and Jan. 8-19, 2024
Any bull
GMU 437
6
Upper Smith Creek
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5064
2
Mount Whittier
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Any bull
Elk Area 5066
3
Yale
WM
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
3 pt. min.
GMU 554
5
Olympic
WM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
3 pt. min.
GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071
3
Skokomish
WM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
3 pt. min.
GMU 636
1
White River
WM
Any
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Any bull
GMU 653
9
Antlerless Elk
 
 
 
 
 
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
North Half
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 108
5
Aladdin
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 111
10
Selkirk
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 113
10
49 Degrees North
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
10
Huckleberry
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 121
10
Turnbull
EF
Any
Nov. 11-16
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Turnbull
EF
Any
Dec. 5-10
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Mayview-Peola
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
10
Prescott
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 149
20
Blue Creek
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 154
5
Marengo
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 163
5
Mountain View
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
Elk Area 1013
5
Couse
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
15
Malaga
EF
Any
Sept. 6-17
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
20
Malaga
EF
Any
Nov. 1 - Dec. 31
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
55
Peshastin
EF
Any
Dec. 15, 2023 - Feb. 8, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 2033
20
Colockum
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
50
West Bar
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMU 330
5
Teanaway
EF
Any
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 335
25
Taneum
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMU 336
180
Manastash
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMU 340
130
Umtanum
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMU 342, 346
125
Little Naches
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMU 346
125
Nile
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMU 352
10
Bumping
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMU 356
15
Bethel
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMU 360
10
Rimrock
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMU 364
145
Cowiche
EF
Any
Nov. 1-5
Antlerless
GMU 368
80
Alkali A
EF
Any
Oct. 14 - Nov. 3
Antlerless
GMU 371
45
Alkali B
EF
Any
Nov. 4-22
Antlerless
GMU 371
45
Green River
WF, WA, WM
Any
Nov. 4-10
Antlerless
GMU 485
5
Mossyrock
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 505
20
Willapa Hills
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 506
20
Winston
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Margaret
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066)
5
Ryderwood
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 530
15
Coweeman
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 550
5
Toutle
WF
Any
Nov. 20-30
Antlerless
GMU 556
5
Lewis River
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 560
10
Washougal
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Siouxon
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 572
5
Wind River
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 578
5
Norway Pass
WF
Any
Oct. 17-23
Antlerless
Elk Area 5066
3
Mudflow
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
3
Mallis
WF
Any
Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Mallis
WF
Any
Jan. 1-20, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
20
Puyallup
WF
Any
Jan. 1-20, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Puyallup
WF
Any
Jan. 21 - Feb. 10, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Puyallup
WF
Any
Feb. 11-28, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6014
10
Joyce
WF
Any
Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 6030
5
Williams Creek
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 673
50
Long Beach
WF
Any
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 684
4
Turnbull
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
12
Malaga
EA
Any
Aug. 29 - Sept. 4
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
20
Colockum
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
75
Colockum
EA
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 328
20
Taneum Early
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMU 336
100
Taneum Late
EA
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 336
100
Manastash
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMU 340
140
Umtanum
EA
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 342
175
Nile Early
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMU 352
30
Nile Late
EA
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 352
30
Bumping
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMU 356
50
Rimrock
EA
Any
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMU 364
100
Cowiche
EA
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
Elk Area 3681
100
Margaret
WA
Any
Sept. 9-21 and Dec. 1-15
Antlerless
GMU 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066)
5
Toutle
WA
Any
Sept. 9-21 and Dec. 1-15
Antlerless
GMU 556
10
Norway Pass
WA
Any
Oct. 1-7
Antlerless
Elk Area 5066
3
Mudflow
WA
Any
Sept. 2-8 and Nov. 16-19
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
5
Lewis River
WA
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Siouxon
WA
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 572
3
Wynoochee
WA
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 648
90
North Half
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 108
5
Aladdin
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 111
10
Selkirk
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 113
10
49 Degrees North
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
20
Huckleberry
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 121
10
Turnbull
EM
Any
Nov. 25-30
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
8
Turnbull
EM
Any
Dec. 12-17
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
8
Blue Creek
EM
Any
Dec. 9, 2023 - Jan. 20, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 1054
15
Mountain View
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
Elk Area 1013
5
Mayview-Peola
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
10
Couse
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
5
Couse
EM
Any
Dec. 1, 2023 - Jan. 20, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081 and Elk Area 1075
20
Malaga
EM
Any
Oct. 2-8
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
45
Colockum
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMUs 328, 329
35
Teanaway
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 335
20
Taneum
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 336
100
Manastash
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 340
100
Umtanum
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 342
85
Nile
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 352
10
Bumping
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 356
10
Bethel
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 360
10
Cowiche
EM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 368
60
Alkali
EM
Any
Sept. 23 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMU 371
45
Willapa Hills
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 506
15
Mudflow
WM
Any
Oct. 7-17
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
4
Winston
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 520
5
Margaret
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066)
5
Ryderwood
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 530
10
Coweeman
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 550
5
Yale
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 554
3
Yale
WM
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 554
3
Toutle
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 556
5
Lewis River
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Washougal
WM
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Siouxon
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMU 572
5
Wind River
WM
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
WM
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMU 578
25
Mount Whittier
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5065
1
Norway Pass
WM
Any
Oct. 9-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5066
2
Mallis
WM
Any
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Mashel
WM
Any
Jan. 1-15, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6054
20
North River
WM
Any
Nov. 22 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 658
25
Forks
WF, WM, WA
Any
Jan. 1-31, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6612
20*
Youth - Only youth hunters may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
EF
Youth
Nov. 18-23
Spike bull or antlerless
Elk Area 1015
6
Aladdin
EF
Youth
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 111
5
Selkirk
EF
Youth
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 113
5
49 Degrees North
EF
Youth
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMU 117
5
Mayview-Peola
EF
Youth
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMUs 145, 178
5
Blue Creek
EF
Youth
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 154
3
Couse
EF
Youth
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
Elk Area 1081
3
Malaga
EF
Youth
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
10
Yakima North
EF
Youth
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
35
Yakima Central
EF
Youth
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Yakima South
EF
Youth
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
25
Alkali
EF
Youth
Dec. 16, 2023 - Jan. 21, 2024
Antlerless
GMU 371
20
Yakima Early
EA
Youth
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364
55
Yakima Late
EA
Youth
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 342, 368
40
Yakima North
EM
Youth
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
25
Yakima Central
EM
Youth
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
10
Yakima South
EM
Youth
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
15
Alkali
EM
Youth
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15
Antlerless
GMU 371
10
Sauk
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 437
5
Green River
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Nov. 4-10
Antlerless
GMU 485
2
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Nov. 20-30
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
5
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Sept. 27 - Oct. 5
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
5
Coweeman
WF
Youth
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 550
10
Toutle
WF
Youth
Nov. 20-30
Antlerless
GMU 556
10
Lewis River
WF
Youth
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 560
5
Wind River
WF
Youth
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 574
5
West Klickitat
WF
Youth
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 578
10
Region 5
WF, WM, WA
Youth with mentor
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
10HC
Peninsula
WF
Youth
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
4
Clearwater
WF
Youth
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 615
5
Matheny
WF
Youth
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 618
5
Wynoochee
WF
Youth
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 648
10
North River
WF
Youth
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 658
6
Williams Creek
WF
Youth
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 673
10
Mallis
WF
Youth
Dec. 16, 2023 - Jan. 20, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6010
10
Peninsula
WA
Youth
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
2
Peninsula
WM
Youth
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
2
Forks
WF, WM, WA
Youth
Dec. 16, 2023 - Jan. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6612
10*
Region 6
WF
Youth with mentor
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 6
7HC
65+ Senior - Only hunters 65 and older may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Northeast
EF
65+
Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMUs 113, 117
10
Prescott
EF
65+
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 149
3
Blue Creek
EF
65+
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 154
1
Marengo
EF
65+
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 163
1
Peola-Mayview
EF
65+
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 178, 145
2
Malaga
EF
65+
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
10
Yakima North
EF
65+
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
10
Yakima Central
EF
65+
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Yakima South
EF
65+
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
5
Alkali
EF
65+
Oct. 14 - Nov. 3
Antlerless
GMU 371
10
Yakima Early
EA
65+
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 352, 356, 364
15
Yakima Late
EA
65+
Nov. 22 - Dec. 8
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 342, 368
10
Yakima North
EM
65+
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
5
Yakima Central
EM
65+
Sept. 30 - Oct. 13
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Ryderwood
WF
65+
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 530
5
Willapa Hills
WF
65+
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 506
5
Sauk
WF, WM, WA
65+
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 437
5
Peninsula
WF
65+
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
3
Hanaford
WF, WM, WA
65+
Jan. 1-15, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6069
5
Hanaford
WF, WM, WA
65+
Jan. 16-31, 2024
Antlerless
Elk Area 6069
5
Peninsula
WA
65+
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Peninsula
WM
65+
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Hunters with Disabilities - Only hunters with disabilities may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Northeast
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 and Dec. 16-31
Antlerless
GMUs 113, 117
4
Turnbull
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 4-9
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Prescott
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 149
3
Blue Creek
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 154
1
Marengo
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 163
1
Peola-Mayview
EF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Antlerless
GMU 178, 145
1
Observatory
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 28 - Nov. 5
Any bull
GMUs 334, 340, 342
1
Little Naches
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. 30 - Oct. 8
Any bull
GMU 346
2
Malaga
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. 6-17
Antlerless
Elk Area 2032
10
Yakima North
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
15
Yakima Central
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 352, 356, 360
5
Yakima South
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. 1-12
Antlerless
GMUs 364, 368
5
Alkali
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 14 - Nov. 3
Any elk
GMUs 334, 371
5
Corral Canyon
EF, EM, EA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. 23 - Oct. 1
Any elk
Elk Area 3721
2
Sauk
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. 4-26 and Dec. 12-31
Antlerless
GMU 437
5
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 19-25
Antlerless
Elk Area 5099
5
Mudflow
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. 19-25
Any bull
Elk Area 5099
5
Washougal
WF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMU 568
5
Region 5
WF, WM, WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
5HC
Peninsula
WF
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Nov. 4-15
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
3
Peninsula
WM
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Oct. 7-13
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Peninsula
WA
Hunters w/ Disabilities
Sept. 9-21
Antlerless
GMUs 602, 607, 612, 615
1
Master Hunter - Only master hunters may apply. Weapon must be consistent with weapon/tag restriction noted for hunt. Additional weapon restrictions may be conditioned by the hunt coordinator for each hunt. For those hunts requiring the purchase of a master hunter second tag, one elk may be killed in the unit under the authorization of the special permit.
Hunt Name
Weapon/Tag
Requirements
Hunters
Hunt Dates
Special Restrictions
Boundary
Permits
Turnbull
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 19-31
Antlerless
Elk Area 1015
5
Region 1
EF, EA, EM/
2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Region 1
20HC
Region 2
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 2
10HC
Region 3
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 3
20HC
Rattlesnake Hills
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in GMU 372
20HC
Region 4 North
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Whatcom and Skagit counties
13HC
Region 4 South
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in King and Snohomish counties
10HC
Pumice Plains
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Oct. 9-15
Antlerless
Elk Area 5063
2
Pumice Plains
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Oct. 17-23
Antlerless
Elk Area 5063
3
Region 5
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Aug. 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 5
30HC
Long Beach
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
GMU 684
5
Region 6
WF, WA, WM/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
July 1, 2023 - Mar. 31, 2024
Antlerless
Designated Areas in Region 6
20HC
Region 5 Northwest—Hoof Disease
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 1, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2024
Antlerless
GMUs 501, 503, 504, 505, 506, 520, 524 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5066), 530, 550
15**
Region 5 Southeast—Hoof Disease
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 1, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2024
Antlerless
GMUs 554, 560, 564, 568, 572, 574, 578 (except CLOSED in Elk Area 5062), 388, 382
10**
Region 6 Willapa Hills—Hoof Disease
Any elk tag/2nd elk tag
Master Hunter elk tag required
Master Hunter
Dec. 1, 2023 - Feb. 28, 2024
Antlerless
GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681
15**
*
Must use only archery, muzzleloader, or legal shotgun (10 or 12 gauge; slugs only).
**
Hunters are expected to target elk displaying clinical signs of elk hoof disease such as limping, lameness, or hoof abnormalities.
HC
This is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated hunt coordinator. Successful applicants will be contacted on an as-needed basis to help with specific sites of elk damage on designated landowner's property. Not all successful applicants will be contacted in any given year, depending on elk damage activity for that year.
Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits
–
Special elk permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors who qualify.
–
Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment or archery equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons. Hunter orange and/or hunter pink is required during modern firearm seasons.
–
Except for online class incentive permits and chief instructor incentive permits, qualifying hunter education instructors must be certified and have been in active status for a minimum of three consecutive years, inclusive of the year prior to the permit drawing.
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Permittees may purchase a second license for use with the permit hunt only.
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Qualified hunter education instructors may only receive one incentive permit each year.
Area
Dates
Restrictions
GMUs
Permits
Region 3
All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit. Not eligible for seasons and permits for auction hunts; raffle hunts; and hunts for master hunters, youth hunters, hunters with disabilities, or hunters 65 years and older, unless the hunter education instructor legally qualifies for such hunts.
Any bull
GMUs 334, 336-371
1
Region 4
Any elk
GMUs 454, 460
1
Region 5
Any elk
382, 388 and all 500 series GMUs EXCEPT GMU 522
1
Region 6
Any elk
GMUs 618, 638-648, 654, 658, 663, 672, 699
1
Elk Hoof Disease Incentive Permits
–
Special elk permits will be allocated through a random drawing of hunters who qualify.
–
Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment or archery equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons. Hunter orange and/or hunter pink is required during modern firearm seasons.
–
Qualified hunters may only receive one incentive permit each year.
Area
Dates
Restrictions
GMUs
Permits
Mount St. Helens
Sept. 1 - Dec. 31
Any Bull
GMUs 505, 520, 550, 554, 556, 560, 564, 568, 572, 574, 578, 382, 388
5
South Rainier
Any Bull
GMUs 503, 510, 513, 516
2
Willapa Hills
Any Bull
GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530, 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684
5
North Rainier
Any Bull
GMUs 652, 653, 654
2
Olympic
Any Bull
GMUs 601, 602, 603, 607, 612, 615, 618, 624, 633, 638, 642, 648, 651, excludes Elk Area 6064
5
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-415-060, 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), § 220-415-060, 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), § 220-415-060, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21; WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-060, 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), § 220-415-060, 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), § 220-415-060, 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), § 220-415-060, 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 § 220-415-060, 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, § 232-28-360, 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), § 232-28-360, 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), § 232-28-360, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14; WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-360, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-360, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.]


PDF220-415-070

2023 Moose seasons, permit quotas, and areas.

(1) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
(2) Moose Permit Hunts
(a) Who May Apply:
(i) Any antlered bull moose category: An individual may only harvest one moose under the "any antlered bull moose" or "any moose" category during his or her lifetime. Applications will not be accepted from hunters having previously harvested a moose in the "any moose" or "any antlered bull moose" category.
(ii) Antlerless only, youth antlerless, over-65 antlerless, disabled-antlerless, hunter-education antlerless, auction moose, raffle moose: Anyone may apply.
(b) Bag Limit: One moose except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one moose hunt category.
(c) Weapon Restrictions: Permit holders may use any legal weapon.
(d) Submitting moose teeth: Successful moose hunters must submit an incisor tooth from the lower jaw, either in person at a WDFW office, or via the postage-paid envelope supplied, no later than sixty days after harvest.
(e) Any antlered bull moose seasons: Open only to the taking of moose with visible antlers (bull calves illegal).
Hunt Name
 
Permit Season
GMU or boundary
Permits
Any antlered bull moose
Kettle Range-East Okanogan 101, 105, 204
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMUs 101, 105, 204
10
Douglas A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 108
4
Douglas A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 108
4
Aladdin A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 111
3
Aladdin A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 111
3
Selkirk 113
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 113
15
49 Degrees North A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)
12
49 Degrees North A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)
12
Huckleberry A - Early
 
Oct. 1-31
GMU 121
10
Huckleberry A - Late
 
Nov. 1-30
GMU 121
10
Spokane West A
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 124 w of Hwy 395
2
Mt Spokane South A
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 1 (within 124)
8
Mt Spokane North A
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 2 (within 124)
8
Hangman
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 127, 130, 139
4
Antlerless only -
Douglas 108 B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 108
2
Aladdin 111 B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 111
2
49 Degrees North B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)
2
Huckleberry B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 121
8
Spokane West B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 124 w of Hwy 395
2
Mt Spokane South B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 1 (within 124)
2
Mt Spokane North B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 2 (within 124)
2
Mica Peak
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 127
2
Cheney B
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 130, 139
2
Youth Only - Antlerless
Mt Spokane South Y
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 1 (within 124)
1
65 Year and over - Antlerless
49 Degrees North V
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)
1
Huckleberry V
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 121
2
Disabled hunter - Antlerless
49 Degrees North D
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
GMU 117 (except Parker Lake)
1
Mt Spokane North D
 
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Moose Area 2 (within 124)
1
Note: Moose Area 3 (Parker Lake) is closed to all moose hunters, except those with a Parker Lake special permit.
(3) Moose Areas:
(a) Moose Area 1: South Spokane Moose Area:
That portion of GMU 124 beginning at intersection of Blanchard Rd and Idaho-Washington state line: W on Blanchard Rd to Blanchard Creek Rd; SW on Blanchard Creek Rd to Tallman Rd; W on Tallman Rd to Elk Chattaroy Rd; SW on Elk Chattaroy Rd to Hwy 2; S on Hwy 2 to Hwy 395, S on Hwy 395 to Spokane River, E on Spokane River to Idaho-Washington state line, N on Idaho-Washington state line to Blanchard Rd and the point of beginning.
(b) Moose Area 2: North Spokane Moose Area:
That portion of GMU 124 beginning at intersection of Blanchard Rd and Idaho-Washington state line: W on Blanchard Rd to Blanchard Creek Rd; SW on Blanchard Creek Rd to Tallman Rd; W on Tallman Rd to Elk Chattaroy Rd; SW on Elk Chattaroy Rd to Hwy 2; S on Hwy 2 to Hwy 395, N on Hwy 395 to Deer Park-Milan Rd, E on Deer Park-Milan Rd to Hwy 2, N on Hwy 2 to Idaho-Washington state line, S on Idaho-Washington state line to Blanchard Rd and the point of beginning.
(c) Moose Area 3: Parker Lake (GMU 117, Pend Oreille County): All lands south of Ruby Creek Rd (USFS Road 2489), north of Tacoma Creek Rd (USFS Road 2389), and west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-415-070, 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), § 220-415-070, 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), § 220-415-070, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21; WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-070, 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), § 220-415-070, 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), § 220-415-070, 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 § 220-415-070, filed 5/3/17, effective 6/3/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-048 (Order 15-101), § 232-28-273, filed 4/29/15, effective 5/30/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-273, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14; WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-273, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-273, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12; WSR 11-11-013 (Order 11-86), § 232-28-273, filed 5/6/11, effective 6/6/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-273, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240. WSR 09-09-083 (Order 09-53), § 232-28-273, filed 4/15/09, effective 5/16/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. WSR 08-09-090 (Order 08-78), § 232-28-273, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08; WSR 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-28-273, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-273, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; WSR 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. WSR 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-273, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 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. WSR 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. WSR 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. WSR 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-273, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-273, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; WSR 98-10-005 (Order 98-58), § 232-28-273, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.]


PDF220-415-080

2021 Spring black bear special permits.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410, 77.15.245, or 77.15.280, depending on the circumstances of the violation.
Who May Apply: Anyone with a valid Washington big game license, which includes black bear as a species option.
Hunt Areas, Permit Levels, and Season Dates for Each License Year:
Hunt Name
Hunt Area
Permits
Season Dates
Sherman
GMU 101 Note: Mandatory bear identification test required.
50
 
April 15 - June 15
Kelly Hill
GMU 105 Note: Mandatory bear identification test required.
50
 
April 15 - June 15
Douglas
GMU 108 Note: Mandatory bear identification test required.
40
 
April 15 - June 15
Aladdin
GMU 111 Note: Mandatory bear identification test required.
50
 
April 15 - June 15
49 Degrees North
GMU 117 Note: Mandatory bear identification test required.
100
 
April 15 - June 15
Huckleberry
GMU 121
100
 
April 15 - June 15
Blue Creek
GMU 154
18
 
April 15 - June 15
Dayton
GMU 162
18
 
April 15 - June 15
Tucannon
GMU 166
5
 
April 15 - June 15
Wenaha
GMU 169
60
 
April 15 - June 15
Mt. View
GMU 172
24
 
April 15 - June 15
Lick Creek
GMU 175
18
 
April 15 - June 15
Peola
GMU 178
5
 
April 15 - June 15
Couse
GMU 181
5
 
April 15 - June 15
Grande Ronde
GMU 186
5
 
April 15 - June 15
Kitsap
GMU 627
5
 
April 15 - June 15
Mason
GMU 633
5
 
April 15 - June 15
Bear River
GMU 681
20
 
April 15 - June 15
Long Beach
GMU 684
10
 
April 15 - June 15
North Skagit
That portion of GMU 418 that is designated as the hunt area by DNR, Sierra Pacific, and Grandy Lake Timber company. Note: Mandatory bear identification test required.
30
 
April 15 - June 15
Copalis
GMU 642, 648, and 638 (excluding U.S. Forest Service lands).
50
 
April 15 - June 15
Bag Limit: One black bear per black bear special permit season.
License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes black bear as a species option, is required to apply for a spring black bear special permit. One black bear transport tag is included with a big game hunting license that has black bear as a species option.
Hunting Method: Hunters may use any lawful big game modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting black bear. The use of dogs or bait to hunt black bear is prohibited statewide.
Other Requirements: Hunters that are selected to hunt in GMUs located in grizzly bear recovery areas, as identified by the department, must successfully complete the annual WDFW online bear identification test with a passing score (80% or higher) or carry proof that they have passed an equivalent test from another state. The WDFW test may be taken repeatedly until a passing score is achieved. All hunters must carry proof of passing a bear identification test while hunting in the GMUs identified by the department.
Harvest Check, Submitting Biological Samples and Bear Teeth: All successful bear hunters must validate (notch) their bear tag consistent with WAC 220-413-020, notify the department within 72 hours of kill (excluding legal state holidays), provide the hunter's name, date and location of kill, and sex of animal. The unfrozen raw pelt, with evidence of sex attached, and the first premolar must be presented to an authorized department employee for inspection within 5 days of notification of kill. All permit hunters must comply with harvest reporting and submission of biological samples as described above. Failure to comply with the submission of biological samples is a misdemeanor pursuant to RCW 77.15.280.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.020. WSR 21-02-015 (Order 20-270), § 220-415-080, filed 12/28/20, effective 1/28/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 19-22-061 (Order 19-275), § 220-415-080, filed 11/5/19, effective 12/6/19. 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), § 220-415-080, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.12.240, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.32.070. WSR 17-19-088 (Order 17-253), § 220-415-080, filed 9/19/17, effective 10/20/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-415-080, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. 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, § 232-28-286, 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 15-10-066 (Order 15-99), § 232-28-286, filed 5/1/15, effective 6/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-286, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-12-006 (Order 12-90), § 232-28-286, filed 5/23/12, effective 6/23/12; WSR 11-16-015 (Order 11-167), § 232-28-286, filed 7/22/11, effective 8/22/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, and 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 and 11-02-044 (Orders 10-94 and 10-94A), § 232-28-286, filed 4/30/10 and 12/30/10, effective 5/31/10 and 1/30/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. WSR 09-09-082 (Order 09-52), § 232-28-286, filed 4/15/09, effective 6/16/09; WSR 08-01-052 (Order 07-292), § 232-28-286, filed 12/13/07, effective 1/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28-286, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07; WSR 06-11-030 (Order 06-90), § 232-28-286, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/16/06.]


PDF220-415-090

Fall black bear hunting seasons and regulations.

It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions below. A violation of this section is punishable under RCW 77.15.410, 77.15.245, or 77.15.280.
Fall black bear season dates: August 1 to November 15.
Bag Limit: Two (2) black bear per annual hunting season.
Area Restriction: GMUs 157, 490, and 522 are closed to fall bear hunting. Special deer permit required to hunt black bear in GMU 485. Hunters that choose to hunt in GMUs located in grizzly bear recovery areas, as identified by the department, must successfully complete the annual WDFW online bear identification test or equivalent test from another state and carry proof of successful completion.
License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes black bear as a species option, is required to hunt black bear. One black bear transport tag is included with a big game hunting license that has black bear as a species option. A second black bear transport tag must be purchased to take a second bear.
Hunting Method: Hunters may use any lawful big game modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting black bear. The use of hounds and bait to hunt black bear is prohibited statewide.
Other Requirements: Hunters that choose to hunt in GMUs located in grizzly bear recovery areas as identified by the department must successfully complete the annual WDFW online bear identification test with a passing score (80% or higher) or carry proof that they have passed an equivalent test from another state. The WDFW test may be taken repeatedly until a passing score is achieved. All hunters must carry proof of passing a bear identification test while hunting in the GMUs identified by the department.
Submitting Biological Samples and Bear Teeth: Successful bear hunters must comply with harvest reporting and submission of biological samples including the black bear premolar tooth located behind the canine tooth of the upper jaw. Failure to comply with the submission of biological samples is a misdemeanor pursuant to RCW 77.15.280.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.12.240. WSR 21-14-022 (Order 21-61), § 220-415-090, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.090, 77.06.130, 77.15.568, 77.08.010, 77.65.510, 88.65.515, and 77.65.520. WSR 19-15-028 (Order 19-148), § 220-415-090, filed 7/10/19, effective 8/10/19. 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), § 220-415-090, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-415-090, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-066 (Order 15-99), § 232-28-288, filed 5/1/15, effective 6/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-12-006 (Order 12-90), § 232-28-288, filed 5/23/12, effective 6/23/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-28-288, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10.]


PDF220-415-100

Cougar hunting seasons and regulations.

(1) As used in this section and in the context of general cougar hunting seasons, "harvest guideline" means the estimated allowable harvest; the actual harvest may be less than or more than the harvest guideline.
(2) Early general cougar season is September 1st to December 31st, late general cougar season is January 1st to April 30th of the following year. Hunters can use any legal weapon to hunt cougars.
Harvest guidelines:
(Implied density in parentheses)
 
Population Management Unit (PMU)
Hunt Area
Harvest Guideline
 
 
1
GMU 101
7-11 (2.6)
 
 
2
GMU 105
4 (3.72)
 
 
3
GMUs 108, 111
9-11 (3.63)
 
 
4
GMU 113
4-5 (1.91)
 
 
5
GMU 117
11-13 (3.57)
 
 
6
GMU 121
9-11 (3.65)*
 
 
7
GMUs 124, 127, 130
7-9 (2.15)
 
 
8
GMUs 133, 136, 139, 142, 248, 254, 260, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 290, 330, 334, 371, 372, 373, 379, 381
None
 
 
9**
GMUs 149, 154, 162, 163
7-9 (3.56)*
 
 
10**
GMUs 145, 166, 175, 178
6-7 (3.51)
 
 
11**
GMUs 169, 172, 181, 186
5-6 (3.68)
 
 
12
GMU 203
4-5 (1.91)
 
 
13
GMU 204
6-8 (2.17)
 
 
14
GMUs 209, 215
3-4 (1.91)
 
 
15
GMUs 218, 231
4-5 (1.91)
 
 
16
GMU 224
2 (1.91)
 
 
17
GMUs 233, 239
4-5 (2.42)
 
 
18
GMUs 242, 243
5-6 (2.28)
 
 
19
GMUs 244, 246, 247
4-6 (1.91)
 
 
20
GMUs 245, 250
4-6 (1.91)
 
 
21
GMUs 249, 251
4-6 (1.91)
 
 
22
GMUs 328, 329, 335
8-10 (2.79)
 
 
23
GMUs 336, 340, 342, 346
9-11 (3.61)
 
 
24
GMUs 352, 356, 360, 364, 368
7-9 (2.9)
 
 
25
GMUs 382, 388
3 (1.91)
 
 
26
GMU 407
None
 
 
27
GMUs 418, 426, 437
10-13 (1.91)
 
 
28
GMUs 448, 450
8-11 (1.91)
 
 
29
GMU 454
None
 
 
30
GMU 460
4-6 (1.91)
 
 
31
GMUs 466, 485, 490
2-3 (1.91)
 
 
32
GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530
6-9 (1.91)
 
 
33
GMUs 503, 505, 520, 550
5-7 (1.91)
 
 
34
GMUs 510, 513
3 (1.91)
 
 
35
GMU 516
3-4 (1.91)
 
 
36
GMUs 524, 554, 556
3 (1.91)
 
 
37
GMU 560
4-5 (1.91)
 
 
38
GMU 564
1 (1.91)
 
 
39
GMU 568
3 (2.74)
 
 
40
GMU 572
2-3 (1.91)
 
 
41
GMUs 574, 578
5-6 (2.82)
 
 
42
GMUs 601, 602, 603, 612
4-6 (1.91)
 
 
43
GMUs 607, 615
3-4 (1.91)
 
 
44
GMUs 618, 636, 638
3-5 (1.91)
 
 
45
GMUs 621, 624, 627, 633
None
 
 
46
GMUs 642, 648, 651
6-8 (2.18)
 
 
47
GMUs 652, 666
None
 
 
48
GMUs 653, 654
4-5 (1.91)
 
 
49
GMUs 658, 660, 663, 672, 673, 681, 684, 699
8-11 (1.91)
 
 
50
GMU 667
6-7 (3.48)
 
* Adjusted to stay within realistic density.
** A second cougar may be harvested in the hunt area with the purchase of a second cougar transport tag.
(a) In hunt areas with a harvest guideline, the cougar late hunting season may close on or after January 1st in one or more GMUs if cougar harvest meets or exceeds the guideline.
(b) In hunt areas with a harvest guideline, starting January 1st, cougar hunters may hunt cougar from January 1st until the hunt area harvest guideline has been met, and the department has notified licensed cougar hunters by posting the hunt area closure on the department's website and on the toll-free cougar hunting hotline, or April 30th, whichever occurs first.
(3) Harvest guideline system:
(a) All cougar of the appropriate age class killed by licensed hunters during the early and late hunting seasons, shall be counted toward the harvest guideline.
(b) Individual problem cougar will continue to be killed on an as-needed basis utilizing depredation permits, landowner kill permits, and WDFW depredation authority regardless of harvest guidelines.
(c) It is each cougar hunter's responsibility to verify if the cougar late hunting season is open or closed in hunt areas with a harvest guideline. Cougar hunters can verify if the season is open or closed by calling the toll-free cougar hunting hotline or visiting the department's website.
(4) Cougar hunting season requirements and special restrictions.
(a) A valid big game hunting license which includes cougar as a species option is required to hunt cougar.
(b) The statewide bag limit is one cougar per license year statewide and one additional cougar per license year may only be harvested from the following PMUs 9, 10, and 11; excluding removals authorized under WAC 220-440-030. One cougar transport tag is included with a big game hunting license that has cougar as a species option. A second cougar transport tag must be purchased to take a second cougar in PMUs 9, 10, and 11; which are comprised of the following GMUs: 145, 149, 154, 162, 163, 166, 169, 172, 175, 178, 181, and 186. Hunters may only purchase the second transport tag after having purchased a license which includes cougar as a species option. It is unlawful to kill or possess spotted cougar kittens or adult cougars accompanied by spotted kittens.
(c) The use of dogs to hunt cougar is prohibited; except by a commission authorized permit (WAC 220-440-030 and 220-412-130).
(d) Any person who takes a cougar must comply with the notification and sealing requirements in WAC 220-400-050.
(e) A special cougar permit is required to hunt cougar in GMU 485.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 22-16-031 (Order 2022-11), § 220-415-100, filed 7/26/22, effective 8/26/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, and 77.04.055. WSR 20-11-020 (Order 20-67), § 220-415-100, filed 5/12/20, effective 6/12/20. 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), § 220-415-100, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-415-100, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. 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, § 232-28-297, 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 15-10-066 (Order 15-99), § 232-28-297, filed 5/1/15, effective 6/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.15.245. WSR 13-16-056 (Order 13-180), § 232-28-297, filed 8/1/13, effective 9/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. WSR 12-11-005 (Order 12-70), § 232-28-297, filed 5/2/12, effective 6/2/12.]


PDF220-415-110

Bighorn sheep—Marking requirements.

(1) For the purpose of this section, horns are defined as the hollow sheath of bighorn sheep ram. The horns do not have to be paired and may include one horn.
(2) It is unlawful for a person who kills a bighorn sheep ram taken in Washington to fail, within ten days after acquisition, to personally present the horns for inspection and permanent marking at a department office or location designated by a department representative. A department employee shall permanently mark one of the horns of each lawfully acquired bighorn sheep. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.280 (1)(c).
(3) It is unlawful for any person to possess the horns of a bighorn sheep ram originating in Washington except as described in subsections (2) and (4) of this section. Horns of bighorn sheep found dead in Washington must be left in the field. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.410.
(4) It is unlawful to offer for sale, sell, purchase, or barter, bighorn sheep horns without a written permit authorized by the director. Permits will only be granted where such sale, purchase, or barter will specifically benefit bighorn sheep conservation or management. It is unlawful for any person who transfers ownership or possession of the horns of a bighorn sheep ram that have been permanently marked to fail to give written notice of the transfer to the department within thirty days after the transfer. In the case of horns originating from a bighorn sheep legally obtained prior to the initiation of permanent marking in the jurisdiction of its origin, the director is authorized to issue a permit for possession (but not for resale); such a permit must subsequently be retained with the horns. After such a permit is issued, the horns must be presented for permanent marking to a WDFW office within thirty days. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.750, provided it does not involve trafficking of bighorn sheep or the parts thereof.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-415-110, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 16-03-045 (Order 16-06), § 232-12-284, filed 1/14/16, effective 2/14/16; WSR 15-10-048 (Order 15-101), § 232-12-284, filed 4/29/15, effective 5/30/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. WSR 10-10-061 (Order 10-94), § 232-12-284, filed 4/30/10, effective 5/31/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WSR 96-22-073 (Order 96-193), § 232-12-284, filed 11/5/96, effective 12/6/96; WSR 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-284, filed 6/1/81.]


PDF220-415-120

2023 Bighorn sheep seasons, permit quotas, and areas.

(1) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the provisions of this section. A violation of species, sex, size, number, area, season, or eligibility requirements is punishable under RCW 77.15.410, Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
(2) Bighorn Sheep Permit Hunts
(a) Who May Apply: Anyone may apply, EXCEPT those who previously harvested a bighorn sheep in Washington state. An individual may only harvest one bighorn ram during his or her lifetime. However, this restriction is waived for hunters who have previously harvested a bighorn sheep under a ewe-only, juvenile ram, raffle, or auction permit, as well as for applications for a ewe-only, juvenile ram, raffle, or auction permit.
(b) Bag Limit: One (1) bighorn sheep except where otherwise permitted by department rule, even if permits are drawn for more than one bighorn sheep hunt category.
Hunt Name
Permit Season
Permit Hunt Boundary Description
Special Restrictions
Permits
Any ram
Cleman Mountain
Oct. 1-31
Sheep Unit 7
Any Legal Weapon
4
Lincoln Cliffs
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 12
Any Legal Weapon
2
Quilomene
Oct. 1-31
Sheep Unit 13
Any Legal Weapon
3
Swakane
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 14
Any Legal Weapon
2
Manson
Nov. 9-30
Sheep Unit 16
Any Legal Weapon
2
Chelan Butte A
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 18
Any Legal Weapon
2
Chelan Butte B
Oct. 11 - Nov. 15
Sheep Unit 18
Any Legal Weapon
2
Mountain View - Black Butte
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
GMU 172, portions of GMU 181, GMU 186
Any Legal Weapon
1
Adult ewe
Cleman Mountain A
Oct. 10-31
Sheep Unit 7
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
10
Cleman Mountain B
Nov. 6-26
Sheep Unit 7
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
8
Lincoln Cliffs
Whitestone Unit
Oct. 1-10
Sheep Unit 20 Whitestone
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
1
Chelan Butte
Sept. 15 - Oct. 10
Sheep Unit 18
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
4
Youth
Cleman Mountain
Nov. 6-26
Sheep Unit 7
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
2
Hunters with Disabilities
Chelan Butte A
Oct. 11-31
Sheep Unit 18
Adult ewe only
Any Legal Weapon
3
Chelan Butte B
Oct. 11-31
Sheep Unit 18
Juvenile ram onlya
Any Legal Weapon
2
See subsection (3) of this section Bighorn Sheep Units for detailed legal descriptions of these hunt area boundaries.
a A juvenile ram is defined as a male bighorn sheep having at least one "unbroomed" horn that does not extend past an imaginary line beginning at the point on the animal's forehead where the front of the horn base adjoins the skull, and continuing downwards and in a posterior direction through the posterior edge of the eye. All reference points are based on viewing the ram directly from a 90 degree angle from which the head is facing. A "broomed" horn is defined as a sheep horn that has been broken, splintered, frayed or rubbed in the wild, thus shortening its length and disrupting its natural taper.
(3) Bighorn Sheep Units:
(a) Sheep Unit 2 Vulcan Mountain: Permit Area: Ferry County north of the Kettle River near Curlew.
(b) Sheep Unit 4 Selah Butte: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River.
(c) Sheep Unit 4A Selah Butte North: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River and north of Lmuma Creek.
(d) Sheep Unit 4B Mount Baldy: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River, south of Lmuma Creek and north of Burbank Creek.
(e) Sheep Unit 4C Selah Butte South: Permit Area: That part of GMU 340 east of the Yakima River and south of Burbank Creek.
(f) Sheep Unit 5 Umtanum: Permit Area: Those portions of GMU 340 west of the Yakima River and GMU 342 north of Wenas Creek.
(g) Sheep Unit 5A Umtanum North: Permit Area: Beginning at the Powerline Crossing the Yakima River in Section 11 of T17N, R18E; then south down the Yakima River to Roza Creek; then west up Roza Creek to the powerline; then north along the powerline to the point of beginning.
(h) Sheep Unit 5B Umtanum South: Permit Area: Beginning where Roza Creek enters the Yakima River, then down the Yakima River to the powerline crossing in Section 17 of T14N, R19E; then north on the powerline to Roza Creek; then east down Roza Creek to the point of beginning.
(i) Sheep Unit 7 Cleman Mountain: Permit Area: GMU 346 and that part of GMU 342 south of Wenas Creek.
(j) Sheep Unit 10 Mt. Hull: Permit Area: That part of Okanogan County within the following described boundary: Beginning at Oroville; then south along U.S. Highway 97 to the Swanson's Mill Road (old Mt. Hull Road) near Lake Andrews; then east to the Dry Gulch Road; then north to the Oroville-Toroda Creek Road (Molson Grade Road); then west to Oroville and the point of beginning.
(k) Sheep Unit 12 Lincoln Cliffs: Permit Area: That part of Lincoln County north of Highway 2.
(l) Sheep Unit 13 Quilomene: Permit Area: GMUs 329, 330, and that part of 251 east of Squilchuck Creek and south of Colockum Creek.
(m) Sheep Unit 14 Swakane: Permit Area: GMU 250.
(n) Sheep Unit 15 Tieton: Permit Area: GMU 360.
(o) Sheep Unit 16 Manson: Permit Area: Beginning at the mouth of Granite Falls Creek on the south shore of Lake Chelan, E across Lake Chelan to Willow Point; NW along the shoreline of Lake Chelan to the mouth of Stink Creek; E along Stink Creek to the intersection with Green's Landing Road; along Green's Landing Road to Manson Boulevard; E on Manson Boulevard to Lower Joe Creek Road; NE on Lower Joe Creek Road to Grade Creek Road; NE on Grade Creek Road to US Forest Service Road 8210; NE on US Forest Service Road 8210 to intersection with US Forest Service Road 8020; W on US Forest Service Road 8020 to Fox Peak; NW along Sawtooth Ridge (Chelan-Okanogan County Line) to the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area boundary; S along the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area boundary to shore line of Lake Chelan; W across Lake Chelan to the mouth of Riddle Creek on the South Shore; SE along South Shore of Lake Chelan to the point of beginning.
(p) Sheep Unit 18 Chelan Butte: Permit Area: Beginning at the intersection of State Hwy 971 and US Hwy 97A, S to the W shoreline of the Columbia River, N along the W shoreline of the Columbia River for 21 miles to the mouth of Antoine Creek, W up Antoine Creek to where it crosses Apple Acres Rd, W on Apple Acres Rd to the intersection with Washington Creek Rd (US Forest Service Rd 8135), N on Washington Creek Rd to its end and then follow Washington Creek, W on Washington Creek to where it crosses US Forest Service Rd 8010, S on US Forest Service Rd 8010 (transitions into Purtteman Creek Rd) to Purtteman Gulch, S into Purtteman Gulch to the N shoreline of Lake Chelan, S along the shoreline to the S shoreline of Lake Chelan to the mouth of First Creek, S up First Creek to the intersection of State Hwy 971 (Navarre Coulee Rd), S on State Hwy 971 to the point of beginning.
(q) Sheep Unit 19 Sinlahekin: Beginning at the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness border and the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the border station on Similkameen Rd (Co. Rd 4568); SE on the Similkameen Rd (Co. Rd 4568) to the Loomis-Oroville Rd (Co. Rd 9425); E on the Loomis-Oroville Rd (Co. Rd 9425) to US Hwy 97 in Oroville; S on US Hwy 97 to 12th Ave; W on 12th Ave (it curves S and changes to Old Highway 97); S on Old Highway 97 to US Hwy 97; S on US Hwy 97 to the South Pine Creek Rd (Co. Rd 9410); W on the South Pine Creek Rd (Co. Rd 9410) to Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4290); W on Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4290) to South Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4282), along the south shore of Fish Lake; SW on South Fish Lake Rd (Co. Rd 4282), to the Sinlahekin Rd (Co. Rd 4015); SW on the Sinlahekin Rd (Co. Rd 4015), along the north shore of Conconully Lake, to the Salmon Creek North Fork Rd (Co. Rd 2361), at the town of Conconully; N on US Forest Service Rd 38 (Salmon Creek North Fork Rd, Co. Rd 2361) to US Forest Service Rd 3820; N on US Forest Service Rd 3820 over Lone Frank Pass, to US Forest Service Rd 39; N on US Forest Service Rd 39 to the US Forest Service Rd 300 at Long Swamp trailhead; W on the US Forest Service Rd 300 to US Forest Service Trail 342; N on US Forest Service Trail 342 to US Forest Service Trail 343; E on US Forest Service Trail 343 to US Forest Service Trail 341; E on US Forest Service Trail 341 to US Forest Service Trail 375; E on US Forest Service Trail 375 to the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness Area; N on the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary to the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.
(r) Sheep Unit 20 Whitestone: Starting at the intersection of Mount View Rd and US Highway 2; W on US Highway 2 to the Lincoln County Line; N on the Lincoln County Line to the Lincoln County Line in the Columbia River; E up the Columbia River to Halverson Canyon; S and W up Halverson Canyon to Mount View Rd; S on Mount View Rd to US Highway 2 and the point of the beginning.
(s) Sheep Unit 21 Lincoln: Starting at the intersection of Mount View Rd and US Highway 2; E on US Highway 2 to the Lincoln County Line; N on the Lincoln County Line to the Lincoln County Line in the Spokane River; W down the Spokane River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to Halverson Canyon; S and W up Halverson Canyon to Mount View Rd; S on Mount View Rd to US Highway 2 and the point of the beginning.
(t) Mountain View – Black Butte: GMUs 172, 186; portions of GMU 181 (south of the line made by starting at Montgomery Ridge Road and Highway 129 to the Sherry Grade Road to the Couse Creek Road to the Snake River).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-415-120, 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), § 220-415-120, 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), § 220-415-120, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21; WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-120, 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), § 220-415-120, 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), § 220-415-120, 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 § 220-415-120, 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, § 232-28-622, 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 15-10-048 (Order 15-101), § 232-28-622, filed 4/29/15, effective 5/30/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-622, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14; WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-622, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13.]


PDF220-415-130

2023 Mountain goat seasons, permit quotas, and areas.

(1) Hunters must comply with the provisions of this section. A violation of species, sex, size, number, area, season, or eligibility requirements is punishable under RCW 77.15.410 Unlawful hunting of big game—Penalty.
(2) Mountain Goat Permit Hunts
(a) Who May Apply:
(i) Mountain goat special permit category: Anyone may apply, except those who harvested a mountain goat in Washington state after 1998. An individual may only harvest one mountain goat during his or her lifetime. However, these restrictions are waived for hunters who have previously harvested a mountain goat under an auction, raffle, or conflict reduction permit, as well as for applications for an auction, raffle, or conflict reduction permit.
(ii) Conflict reduction special permit category: Anyone may apply.
(b) Bag Limit:
(i) Mountain goat special permit category: One (1) adult goat of either sex with horns 4 inches or longer, except where otherwise permitted by department rule even if permits are drawn for more than one mountain goat hunt category.
(ii) Conflict reduction special permit category: Two (2) goats of either sex. No minimum horn length or age requirements.
(c) It is unlawful for a person who kills a mountain goat in Washington to fail, within 10 days after acquisition, to personally present the horns attached to the head for inspection at a department office or location designated by a departmental representative. After inspection, the head/horns of a mountain goat lawfully killed in Washington may be kept for personal use. A violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 77.15.280 (1)(b).
(d) Applicants drawn for a permit may only purchase their license after successfully completing the WDFW mountain goat gender identification training (online or at a participating WDFW office). However, this requirement is waived for applicants drawn for a permit in the conflict reduction special permit category.
Goat Hunt Area Name (Number)
Permit Season
Special Restrictions
Permits
Mountain goat special permits
 
 
 
Naches Pass (3-6)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Bumping River (3-7)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Chowder Ridge (4-3)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Lincoln Peak (4-4)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
2
Avalanche Gorge (4-7)
Sept. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
3
Goat Rocks West (5-4)
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Goat Rocks East (5-5)
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
1
Mt. Margaret Backcountry (5-6)
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
2
Mt. St. Helens South (5-7)
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
Any Legal Weapon
2
(3) Mountain Goat Hunt Area Descriptions. The following areas are defined as mountain goat hunt areas:
Chelan North 2-1: Beginning at the mouth of Fish Creek on Lake Chelan (Moore Point); then NE up Fish Creek and USFS Trail 1259 to the Sawtooth crest near Deephole Spring; then SE along the Sawtooth crest, which separates Chelan and Okanogan counties, to Horsethief Basin and the headwaters of Safety Harbor Creek; then S along Safety Harbor Creek to Lake Chelan, then NW along the north shore of Lake Chelan to the mouth of Fish Creek at Moore Point and the point of beginning.
Methow 2-2: Begin at Twisp, W along Twisp River Rd (County Rd 4440) to Roads End; W up Twisp Pass Trail 432 to Twisp Pass and Okanogan County line; N on Okanogan County line through Washington Pass to Harts Pass; SE down Harts Pass (Rd 5400) to Lost River; along Lost River-Mazama Rd to Mazama; SW to State Hwy 20; SE on State Hwy 20 to Twisp and point of beginning.
South Lake Chelan 2-3: GMU 246
Naches Pass 3-6: Beginning at Chinook Pass; then N along the Pacific Crest Trail to Naches Pass; then E to USFS Road 19 and continuing to State Highway 410; then W along State Highway 410 to Chinook Pass and point of beginning.
Bumping River 3-7: Beginning on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) and SR 410 at Chinook Pass; NE on SR 410 to US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); SW on the US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd) to US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd); SE on US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd) to the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek; SE down the north fork of Rattlesnake Creek to US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); SE on US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 1500; S on US Forest Service Rd 1500 to US Hwy 12; W on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at White Pass; N on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to SR 410 at Chinook Pass and the point of beginning. (Lands within the boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park along the Pacific Crest Trail are not open to hunting.)
Blazed Ridge 3-10: Beginning at the mouth of Cabin Creek on the Yakima River; then W along Cabin Creek to the headwaters near Snowshoe Butte; then S along the Cascade Crest separating the Green and Yakima River drainage to Pyramid Peak; then SE along the North Fork, Little Naches, and Naches River to the Yakima River; then N along the Yakima River to the mouth of Cabin Creek and point of beginning.
Chowder Ridge 4-3: Beginning at the confluence of Wells Creek with the North Fork Nooksack River; then up Wells Creek to the confluence with Bar Creek; then up Bar Creek to the Mazama Glacier; then SW on Mazama Glacier to the summit of Mount Baker; then NW between Roosevelt Glacier and Coleman Glacier to the headwaters of Kulshan Creek; then down Kulshan Creek to the confluence with Grouse Creek; then down Grouse Creek to the confluence with Glacier Creek; then down Glacier Creek to the confluence with the North Fork Nooksack River; then up the North Fork Nooksack River to Wells Creek and the point of beginning.
Lincoln Peak 4-4: Beginning at the confluence of Glacier Creek and the North Fork Nooksack River; then up Glacier Creek to the confluence with Grouse Creek; then up Grouse Creek to the confluence with Kulshan Creek; then up Kulshan Creek to headwaters; then SE between Coleman and Roosevelt glaciers to the summit of Mount Baker; then SW on Easton Glacier to Baker Pass; then W on the Bell Pass Trail (USFS Trail 603.3) to the intersection with Ridley Creek Trail (Trail No. 696); then W on Ridley Creek Trail to Ridley Creek; then down Ridley Creek to the Middle Fork Nooksack River; then down the Middle Fork Nooksack River to the confluence with Clearwater Creek, then up Clearwater Creek to the confluence with Rocky Creek, then up Rocky Creek to the Washington DNR boundary; then along the National Forest-Washington DNR boundary to Hedrick Creek; then down Hedrick Creek to the North Fork Nooksack River; then up the North Fork Nooksack River to Glacier Creek and the point of beginning.
Avalanche Gorge 4-7: Beginning on Baker Lake Road and Park Creek; then up Park Creek to headwaters and beginning of Park Glacier; then NW and SW on Park Glacier to Mount Baker summit; then N on the Mazama Glacier to Bar Creek, then down Bar Creek to the confluence with Wells Creek; then SE up Wells Creek to its headwaters; then E about 1 mile to an unnamed peak (indicated elevation 5,831 ft, just W of Ptarmigan Ridge Trail (Trail No. 682.1) (See referenced 1:24k USGS quad map - Shuksan Arm)); then NE to the headwaters of the first tributary of Swift Creek encountered; then SE down said unnamed tributary to the confluence with Swift Creek; then down Swift Creek to the Baker Lake Road (USFS Road 394); then SW along the Baker Lake Road to Park Creek and point of beginning. (Refer to 1:24k USGS quad map - Shuksan Arm).
Boulder River North 4-8a: That area within the Boulder River Wilderness of the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, beginning at the Boulder River trailhead on USFS Rd 2010 (to Boulder Falls), then E along the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary to Squire Creek, then southward along the Squire Creek to Squire Creek Pass, then SW up Squire Creek Pass to the headwaters of Copper Creek, then SE down Copper Creek to the unnamed tributary to Copper Creek which heads W up to Windy Pass, then W up said tributary to its headwaters in Windy Pass, then W across Windy Pass to the headwaters of Windy Creek, then W down Windy Creek to the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary, then N along the USFS Boulder River Wilderness boundary to the Boulder River trailhead on USFS Rd 2010 and the point of the beginning.
Goat Rocks West 5-4: Beginning at US Hwy 12 at the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail); S on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail to Lewis County line at Cispus Pass; S and W on the Lewis County line to Johnson Creek Rd (US Forest Service Rd 21); N on Johnson Creek Rd to US Hwy 12; E on US Hwy 12 to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the point of the beginning.
Goat Rocks East 5-5: GMU 364
Mt. Margaret Backcountry 5-6: Beginning at the junction of USFS 99 Rd and USFS 26 Rd; S on USFS 99 Rd to junction of USFS 99 Rd and USFS Trail 227 at Independence Pass trailhead; N on USFS Trail 227 to junction of USFS Trail 227 and USFS Trail 1; W on USFS Trail 1 to junction of USFS Trail 1 and USFS Trail 230; NW on USFS Trail 230 to junction of USFS Trail 230 and USFS Trail 211; NE to Minnie Peak; W to the USFS property boundary in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, T10N, R5E; N along the USFS property boundary to the Green River; E up the Green River to USFS Rd 2612; E on USFS 2612 to the junction of USFS Rd 2612 and USFS Rd 26; S on USFS Rd 26 to the junction of USFS Rd 26 and USFS Rd 99 and point of beginning.
Mt. St. Helens South 5-7: Beginning at the junction of USFS Trail 234 and USFS Rd 83; W on USFS Rd 83 to the junction of USFS Rd 83 and USFS Rd 81; NW on USFS Rd 81 to the junction of USFS Rd 81 and USFS Rd 8123; N on USFS Rd 8123 to USFS Trail 238 at Blue Lake; N on USFS Trail 238 to USFS Trail 216; N on USFS Trail 216 to the South Fork Toutle River; Up the South Fork Toutle River to Mt. St. Helens crater's edge; E along Mt. St. Helens crater to Ape Canyon Creek; Down Ape Canyon Creek to USFS Trail 216; E on USFS Trail 216 to USFS Trail 234; SE on USFS Trail 234 to USFS Rd 83 and point of beginning.
East Olympic Mountains 6-1: GMUs 621, 636, and 638.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, and 77.08.030. WSR 23-11-118, § 220-415-130, 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), § 220-415-130, 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), § 220-415-130, filed 6/28/21, effective 7/29/21; WSR 20-12-080 (Order 20-76), § 220-415-130, 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), § 220-415-130, 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), § 220-415-130, filed 5/11/18, effective 6/11/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.013, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, and 77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), amended and recodified as § 220-415-130, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, and 77.12.240. WSR 15-10-048 (Order 15-101), § 232-28-623, filed 4/29/15, effective 5/30/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.240, and 77.32.070. WSR 14-10-019 (Order 14-95), § 232-28-623, filed 4/25/14, effective 5/26/14; WSR 13-11-078 (Order 13-94), § 232-28-623, filed 5/16/13, effective 6/16/13.]
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