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  • WSR 06-06-092

    PROPOSED RULES

    DEPARTMENT OF

    FISH AND WILDLIFE

    [ Filed March 1, 2006, 11:27 a.m. ]

         Original Notice.

         Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 06-02-096.

         Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 232-28-351 2003-2005 Deer general seasons and special permits.

         Hearing Location(s): Comfort Inn and Conference Center, 1620 74th Avenue S.W., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 596-9100, on April 7-8, 2006, at 8:00 a.m.

         Date of Intended Adoption: April 7, 2006.

         Submit Written Comments to: Attn: Wildlife Program Commission Meeting Public Comments, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, e-mail Wildthing@dfw.wa.gov, fax (360) 902-2162, by Monday, March 24, 2006.

         Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Nancy Burkhart by April 5, 2006, TTY (360) 902-2207 or (360) 902-2267.

         Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Deer general seasons are set on a three year basis and permit seasons are adjusted annually. General seasons may be adjusted annually in response to deer population changes and damage complaints. This rule sets general deer hunting season opportunities for 2006-2008. Adjusts deer seasons for 2006 in response to deer population changes and damage complaints. Provides for recreational harvest of deer. Helps reduce agricultural damage and provides for population control of deer where needed.

         Reasons Supporting Proposal: Provides recreational, deer hunting opportunity and protects deer from overharvest. Addresses deer damage problems.

         Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047.

         Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.047.

         Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

         Name of Proponent: Washington fish and wildlife commission, governmental.

         Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Dave Brittell, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2504; and Enforcement: Bruce Bjork, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2932.

         No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. These rules regulate recreational hunters and do not directly regulate small business.

         A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Not hydraulics rules.

    March 1, 2006

    Evan Jacoby

    Rules Coordinator


    AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 05-89, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05)

    WAC 232-28-351   ((2003-2005)) 2006-2008 Deer general seasons and ((special permits)) definitions.  


    Bag Limit: One (1) deer per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by Fish and Wildlife Commission rule.


    Hunting Method: Hunters must select one of the hunting methods (modern firearm, archery, 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.


    ((Branched)) Antler Restrictions: APPLIES TO ALL HUNTERS DURING ANY GENERAL SEASON AND DESIGNATED SPECIAL PERMIT SEASONS! Buck deer taken in ((these)) antler restricted GMUs must meet minimum antler point requirements. Minimum antler point requirements are antler points on one side only. ((Antler points include eye guards but all antler points must be at least one inch long. The following GMUs have 2 or 3 point minimum requirements on buck deer taken.)) Eye guards are antler points when they are at least one inch long.


    2 Point minimum GMUs: 437, ((558,)) 574, 578, ((588,)) 636, 654, and 681.


    3 Point minimum GMUs: All mule deer in 100, 200, and 300 series GMUs; ((whitetail)) white-tailed deer in GMUs 127, 130, 133, 136, 139, 142, 145, 149, 154, 162, 163, 166, 169, 172, 175, 178, 181, and 186.


    Permit Only Units: The following GMUs ((are closed during general seasons)) require a special permit to hunt deer: 290 (Desert), 329 (Quilomene), 371 (Alkali), and 485 (Green River).


    ((Private Lands Wildlife Management Areas (PLWMAs): Buckrun (PLWMA 201), Kapowsin (PLWMA 401), and Merrill and Ring (PLWMA 600) are closed to hunting, except by permit and/or written permission from the landowner.))


    GMUs Closed to Deer Hunting: 157 (Mill Creek Watershed), 490 (Cedar River), and 522 (Loo-wit).


    ((Blacktail)) Black-tailed Deer: Any member of ((blacktail)) 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 Klickitat County ((and in Klickitat County west of Highway 97)); in Klickitat County along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to Summit Creek Rd; southwest on Summit Creek Rd to the Glenwood-Goldendale Highway; northwest on the Glenwood-Goldendale Highway to Lakeside Rd; south on Lakeside Rd to Fisher Hill Rd (P-2000); south on Fisher Hill Rd to Fisher Hill bridge crossing Klickitat River; southwest down Klickitat River to the Columbia River.


    Mule Deer: Any member of ((blacktail)) 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 Klickitat County ((and in Klickitat County east of Highway 97)); in Klickitat County along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to Summit Creek Rd; southwest on Summit Creek Rd to the Glenwood-Goldendale Highway; northwest on the Glenwood-Goldendale Highway to Lakeside Rd; south on Lakeside Rd to Fisher Hill Rd (P-2000); south on Fisher Hill Rd to Fisher Hill bridge crossing Klickitat River; southwest down Klickitat River to the Columbia River.


    ((Whitetail)) White-tailed Deer: Means any ((whitetail)) 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: Valid modern firearm deer tag on his/her person for the area hunted.

    Hunting Method: Modern firearm deer tag hunters may use rifle, handgun, shotgun, bow or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.


    Hunt Season ((2003)) 2006 Dates ((2004)) 2007 Dates ((2005)) 2008 Dates Game Management Units (GMUs) Legal Deer
    HIGH BUCK HUNTS
    Sept. 15-25 Sept. 15-25 Sept. 15-25 Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten and Olympic Peninsula Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area and that part of the Henry Jackson Wilderness Area west of the Pacific Crest Trail 3 pt. min.
    GENERAL SEASON HUNTS
    Western

    Washington

    Blacktail Deer

    		 ((Oct. 11-31))

    Oct. 14-31

    		 ((Oct. 16-31))

    Oct. 13-31

    		 ((Oct. 15-31))

    Oct. 11-31

    		 407, 418, 426, 448 through 466, 501 through 520, 524 through 556, 560, 568, 572, 601 through 633, 638 through 673, 684 Any buck
    GMUs 410, 564 Deer Areas 4013, 4926, and 6014 Any deer
    437, ((558,)) 574, 578, ((588,)) 636, 654, 681 2 pt. min.
    Eastern

    Washington

    Whitetail Deer

    		 ((Oct. 11-24))

    Oct. 14-27

    		 ((Oct. 16-29))

    Oct. 13-26

    		 ((Oct. 15-28))

    Oct. 11-24

    		 ((101)) 105 through 124 Any whitetail buck
    Oct. 14-22 Oct. 13-21 Oct. 11-19 ((203 through 247, and 249 through 251)) All 200 and 300 series GMUs except permit-only in 290, 329, and 371 Any whitetail buck
    Oct. 14-29 Oct. 13-28 Oct. 11-26 101, 204 Any whitetail buck
    ((Oct. 11-19))

    Oct. 14-22

    		 ((Oct. 16-24))

    Oct. 13-21

    		 ((Oct. 15-23))

    Oct. 11-19

    		 127 through 154, 162 through 186 Whitetail, 3 pt. min.
    ((248, 254 through 381 except closed in GMUs 290, 329, 371)) ((Any whitetail buck))
    ((Deer Area 3081)) 379 Any whitetailed deer
    Eastern

    Washington

    Mule Deer

    		 ((Oct. 11-19))

    Oct. 14-22

    		 ((Oct. 16-24))

    Oct. 13-21

    		 ((Oct. 15-23))

    Oct. 11-19

    		 All 100, 200, and 300 series GMUs, ((248, and 254 through 284,)) except ((closed)) permit only in GMUs ((157)) 290, 329, and 371, and closed in GMU 157 Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
    ((Deer Area 3081)) 379 Any mule deer
    Oct. 14-27 Oct. 13-26 Oct. 11-24 373, 382, 388 Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
    ((Oct. 11-24 Oct. 16-29 Oct. 15-28 203 through 247 and 249 through 251 Mule deer, 3 pt. min.))
    LATE BUCK HUNTS
    Western

    Washington

    Blacktail Deer

    		 ((Nov. 13-16))

    Nov. 16-19

    		 ((Nov. 18-21))

    Nov. 15-18

    		 ((Nov. 17-20))

    Nov. 13-16

    		 407, 410, 454, 466, and 500, and 600 series GMUs except closed in GMUs 522, 574, and, 578((, and 588)) Any buck except 2 pt. min. in GMUs ((558,)) 636, 654, and, 681 ((and any deer in GMUs 410 and 564))
    Nov. 16-19 Nov. 15-18 Nov. 13-16 GMUs 410 and 564, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, 6014 Any deer
    Eastern

    Washington

    Whitetail Deer

    		 ((Nov. 3-19))

    Nov. 6-19

    		 ((Nov. 8-19))

    Nov. 5-19

    		 ((Nov. 7-19))

    Nov. 3-19

    		 105 through 124 Any whitetail buck
    ((127-142)) ((Whitetail, 3 pt. min.))
    YOUTH & DISABLED HUNTERS
    Eastern

    Washington

    Whitetail Deer

    		 ((Oct. 25-

    Nov. 2))

    Oct. 28-Nov. 5

    		 ((Oct. 30-

    Nov. 7))

    Oct. 29-Nov. 4

    		 ((Oct. 29-

    Nov. 6))

    Oct. 25-Nov. 2

    		 105 through 124 Whitetail, antlerless only
    HUNTERS 65 AND OVER, DISABLED, OR YOUTH SEASONS
    Eastern

    Washington

    Whitetail Deer

    		 ((Oct. 11-24)) Oct. 14-27 & Nov. 6-19 ((Oct. 16-29))

    Oct. 13-26 & Nov. 5-19

    		 ((Oct. 15-28))

    Oct. 11-24 & Nov. 3-19

    		 ((101)) 105 through 124 Any whitetail deer
    Oct. 14-29 Oct. 13-28 Oct. 11-26 101 Any whitetail deer
    ((Oct. 11-19))

    Oct. 14-22

    		 ((Oct. 16-24))

    Oct. 13-21

    		 ((Oct. 15-23))

    Oct. 11-19

    		 127 through 142, 145 through 154, 162, ((163,)) and 172 through 181 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    ((Eastern Washington Mule Deer Oct. 11-19 Oct. 16-24 Oct. 15-23 142 Mule deer, 3 pt. min. or antlerless))
    ADVANCED HUNTER EDUCATION (AHE) MASTER HUNTER SEASON
    Eastern

    Washington

    Whitetail Deer

    		 Dec. 9-15 Dec. 9-15 Dec. 9-15 GMUs 130-142 Whitetail, antlerless only
    ((Eastern Washington Mule Deer Dec. 9-15 Dec. 9-15 Dec. 9-15 GMU 142 Mule deer, antlerless only))

    ARCHERY DEER SEASONS

    License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.

    Tag Required: Valid archery deer tag on his/her person for the area hunted.

    Special Notes: Archery tag holders can only hunt during archery seasons with archery equipment (WAC 232-12-054).


    Hunt Area ((2003)) 2006 Dates ((2004)) 2007 Dates ((2005)) 2008 Dates Game Management Units (GMUs) Legal Deer
    Early Archery Deer Seasons
    Western

    Washington

    Blacktail Deer

    		 Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 407 through 426, 448 through 466, 501 through 520, 524 through 556, 560, 564, 568, 572, 601 through 633, 638 through 653, 658 through 673, 684 and 699 Any Deer, except buck only in GMUs 460, 503, 506, 530, 550, ((568,)) 673
    437, ((558,)) 574, 578, ((588,)) 636, 654, 681 2 pt. min. or antlerless
    ((Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, and Olympic Peninsula Wilderness areas)) ((3 pt. min. or antlerless))
    Eastern

    Washington

    Mule Deer

    		 Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 105 through 127, 162, 163, 166, 169, 243((, 244, 246, 247, 249, 250, 260, 262)) 3 pt. min.
    142 through 154, and ((162)) 172 through 186, ((245), Deer Area 1010, 244 through 247, 249 through 251, 260, 328, 334 through 340, 346 through 368, 372, 373, 388 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    381 Any mule deer
    Sept. 1-15 Sept. 1-15 Sept. 1-15 101, 130 through 139, 204 through 242, 248, 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 382 3 pt. min.
    Sept. 16-30 Sept. 16-30 Sept. 16-30 101, 130 through 139, 204 through 242, 248, 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 382 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    Eastern Washington Whitetail Deer Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 101 through 124, 204 through 284, 381 Any whitetail deer
    127 through 154, 162 through 186 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    Late Archery Deer Seasons
    Western

    Washington

    Blacktail Deer

    		 ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 8)) Nov. 22-Dec. 8 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 8))

    Nov. 21-Dec. 8

    		 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 8)) Nov. 19-Dec. 8 437, ((588,)) 654 2 pt. min. or antlerless
    ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 15))

    Nov. 22-Dec. 15

    		 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 15))

    Nov. 21-Dec. 15

    		 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 15))

    Nov. 19-Dec. 15

    		 636, 681 2 pt. min. or antlerless
    ((558)) ((2 pt. min.))
    Nov. 22-Dec. 15 Nov. 21-Dec. 15 Nov. 19-Dec. 15 ((460,)) 466, ((506)) 510 through 520, 524, ((530,)) 556, ((560, 572,)) 601, 607 through 618, 638, 648, and 699 Any deer((, except buck only in GMUs 460, 506, 530))
    Nov. 22-Dec. 15 Nov. 21-Dec. 15 Nov. 19-Dec. 15 460, 506, 530, 560, 572 Buck only
    ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 31))

    Nov. 22-Dec. 31

    		 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 31))

    Nov. 21-Dec. 31

    		 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 31))

    Nov. 19-Dec. 31

    		 407, 410, 454, 505, 564, 603, 624, 627, 642, 652, 660 through 672 Any deer
    Eastern

    Washington

    Mule Deer

    		 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 209, 215, 233, 243((, 250)) 3 pt. min.
    145, 163, 178, 250 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    272, 278, 346, 352, 364, 368, 373 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 133, 136 Antlerless
    Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Deer Area 1021 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    Nov. 20-Dec. 15 Nov. 20-Dec. 15 Nov. 20-Dec. 15 388 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    Eastern

    Washington

    Whitetail Deer

    		 Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 101 Any whitetail deer
    Nov. 20 - Dec. 15 Nov. 20 - Dec. 15 Nov. 20 - Dec. 15 105, 108, 117, 121, 124 Any whitetail deer
    127 3 pt. min. or antlerless whitetail
    Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 145, 163, 178 3 pt. min. or antlerless whitetail
    204, 209, 215, 233, 243, 250, 272, 278 Any whitetail deer
    Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 133, 136 Antlerless

    MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASONS

    License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option.

    Tag Required: Valid muzzleloader deer tag on his/her person 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.


    Hunt Area ((2003)) 2006 Dates ((2004)) 2007 Dates ((2005)) 2008 Dates Game Management Units (GMUs) Legal Deer
    High Buck Hunts Sept. 15-25 Sept. 15-25 Sept. 15-25 Alpine Lakes, Glacier Peak, Pasayten and Olympic Peninsula Wilderness areas, Lake Chelan Recreation Area and that part of the Henry Jackson Wilderness Area west of the Pacific Crest Trail 3 pt. min.
    Early Muzzleloader Deer Seasons
    Western

    Washington

    Blacktail Deer

    		 ((Oct. 4-10))

    Oct. 7-13

    		 ((Oct. 2-8))

    Oct. 6-12

    		 ((Oct. 1-7))

    Oct. 4-10

    		 407, 418, 426, 448, 450, 501, 504, 505, 513, 520, 530, 554, 568, 603, 612, 624, ((627,)) 638, 642, 660, 663, 672, 673, 684 Any buck
    410, 454, 564, 627, 652, 666, Deer Area 4926 Any deer
    437, 578 2 pt. min.
    Eastern

    Washington

    Whitetail Deer

    		 ((Oct. 4-10))

    Oct. 7-13

    		 ((Oct. 2-8))

    Oct. 6-12

    		 ((Oct. 1-7))

    Oct. 4-10

    		 204, 209, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 250, 251, 278, 284 Whitetail, any buck
    133, 142, 145, 149, 181, 381 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    101((, 108, 111, 117, 121,)) through 124 Whitetail, any deer
    Eastern

    Washington

    Mule Deer

    		 ((Oct. 4-10))

    Oct. 7-13

    		 ((Oct. 2-8))

    Oct. 6-12

    		 ((Oct. 1-7))

    Oct. 4-10

    		 101((, 108, 111, 117, 121,)) through 124, 133, 142, 145, 149, 181, 204, 209, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 250, 251, ((278,)) 284, 328, 330 through 342, 352 through 360, 368, 382 Mule deer, 3 pt. min.
    ((142, 145, 149, 181,)) 278, 381 Mule deer, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    Late Muzzleloader Deer Seasons
    Western Washington Blacktail Deer ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 15))

    Nov. 22-Dec. 15

    		 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 15))

    Nov. 21-Dec. 15

    		 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 15))

    Nov. 19-Dec. 15

    		 407, 410, 501, 504, 564, 633, 651, 666, 673, 684, and Deer Area 4926 Any deer
    654 2 pt. min.
    460, 550, 602 Any buck
    ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 8))

    Dec. 1-15

    		 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 8))

    Dec. 1-15

    		 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 8))

    Dec. 1-15

    		 578 2 pt. min.
    Eastern

    Washington

    Whitetail Deer

    		 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 113 Whitetail, any deer
    130, ((139,)) 172, 181 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 139 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    Eastern Washington Mule Deer

    		 Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 ((381,)) 382     3 pt. min.
    Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 130, ((Deer Area 3081)) 381 3 pt. min. or antlerless

    ((FIREARM RESTRICTED DEER HUNTS OPEN TO ALL DEER HUNTERS

    License Required: Hunting license.

    Tag Required: Valid modern firearm, archery or muzzleloader deer tag on his/her person for the area hunted.

    Hunting Method: Must use weapon in compliance with tag. Firearm restrictions apply in some GMUs. In firearm restriction areas, modern firearm hunters may hunt with a muzzleloader equipped with a scope.


    ((Firearm Restricted Hunts Open To All Deer Hunters
    Hunting license and deer tag required. Must use hunting method in compliance with tag. Check firearm restrictions. Archery, shotgun, muzzleloader or revolver type handgun only. Hunter orange required.
    Hunt Area 2003 Dates 2004 Dates 2005 Dates Game Management Units (GMUs) Legal Deer
    Western

    Washington

    Blacktail Deer

    		 Oct. 11-31 Oct. 16-31 Oct. 15-31 410, Vashon and Maury Islands Any deer
    Nov. 19 - Dec. 31 Nov. 24 - Dec. 13 Nov. 23 - Dec. 31 564 Any deer

    SPECIAL DEER PERMIT HUNTING SEASONS

    (Open to Permit Holders Only)

    Hunters must purchase a deer hunting license prior to purchase of a permit application.


    Hunt Name 2005 Permit Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description 2005 Permits
    Modern Firearm Deer Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm deer tag holders may apply.)
    Hunters may hunt only with weapon in compliance with tag.
    Sherman Oct. 15-28 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 101 75
    Kelly Hill Oct. 15-28 & Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 105 150
    Douglas Oct. 15-28 & Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 108 300
    Aladdin Oct. 15-28 & Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 111 75
    Selkirk Oct. 15-28 & Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 113 50
    49 Degrees North Oct. 15-28 & Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 117 250
    Huckleberry A Oct. 15-28 & Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 121 600
    Mt. Spokane A Oct. 15-28 & Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 124 400
    Mica Peak A Oct. 15-23 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 127 200
    Cheney A Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 130 200
    Roosevelt Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 133 400
    Harrington Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 136 125
    Steptoe Oct. 15-23 & Nov. 7-19 Antlerless GMU 139 300
    Almota A Oct. 15-23 & Nov. 7-19 Antlerless GMU 142 100
    Mayview Nov. 1-14 Antlerless GMU 145 100
    Prescott A Nov. 1-14 Antlerless GMU 149 50
    Prescott B Nov. 1-14 Antlerless Deer Area 1020 50
    Blue Creek Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 154 150
    Dayton A Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 162 250
    Dayton B Nov. 7-19 Antlerless Deer Area 1010 75
    Marengo A Nov. 1-14 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 163 150
    Marengo B Nov. 1-14 Antlerless GMU 163 40
    Peola Nov. 1-14 Antlerless GMU 178 50
    Blue Mtns. Foothills A Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162-166 100
    Blue Mtns. Foothills B Nov. 7-19 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 145, 172-181 50
    Couse Nov. 1-14 Antlerless GMU 181 50
    East Okanogan A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMU 204 100
    West Okanogan Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMUs 218-242 100
    Sinlahekin A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMU 215 50
    Sinlahekin B Nov. 1-18 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 215 50
    Chewuch A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 218 5
    Pearrygin A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 224 10
    Gardner A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 231 5
    Pogue A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 233 5
    Chiliwist A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 239 5
    Alta A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 242 5
    Manson Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 243 5
    Chiwawa A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 245 30
    Slide Ridge A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 246 15
    Entiat A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 247 40
    Big Bend A Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 248 50
    Swakane A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 250 35
    Mission A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 251 20
    Mission B Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 251 125
    St. Andrews Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 254 75
    Foster Creek A Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 260 75
    Foster Creek B Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 260 75
    Withrow A Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 262 50
    Badger Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 266 50
    Ritzville A Nov. 1-18 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 284 20
    Desert A Nov. 1-15 Any deer GMU 290 15
    Desert B Dec. 1-7 Antlerless GMU 290 50
    Naneum Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 328 200
    Quilomene A Nov. 7-20 Any buck GMU 329 74
    Teanaway A Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 335 200
    Taneum Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 336 150
    Nile A Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 352 20
    Bethel A Nov. 7-20 Any buck GMU 360 10
    Cowiche A Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 368 50
    Cowiche B Nov. 7-19 Any buck GMU 368 15
    Alkali A Nov. 19-27 Any buck GMU 371 74
    Alkali B Nov. 19-27 Antlerless GMU 371 80
    Whitcomb A Sept. 18-24 Antlerless Deer Area 3071 5
    Paterson A Sept. 18-24 Antlerless Deer Area 3072 5
    East Klickitat A Oct. 15-23 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 40
    Sauk Nov. 13-16 2 pt. min. GMU 437 25
    Stillaguamish Nov. 13-16 2 pt. min. GMU 448 10
    Snoqualmie Nov. 13-16 Any buck GMU 460 25
    Green River A Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 Any buck GMU 485 10
    Lincoln A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 501 40
    Stella A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 504 35
    Mossyrock A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 505 85
    Stormking A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 510 30
    South Rainier A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 513 30
    Packwood A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 516 50
    Winston A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 520 50
    Yale A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 554 15
    Toutle A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 556 25
    Marble A Oct. 15-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 558 20
    Lewis River A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 560 35
    Siouxon A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 572 35
    Wind River A Oct. 15-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 10
    Wind River B Nov. 17-20 2 pt. min. GMU 574 35
    West Klickitat A Oct. 15-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 30
    West Klickitat B Nov. 17-20 2 pt. min GMU 578 45
    Grayback A Oct. 15-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 588 55
    Grayback B Nov. 17-20 2 pt. min GMU 588 65
    Pysht Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 603 15
    Olympic Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 621 35
    Kitsap Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 627 20
    Wynoochee A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 648 110
    Wynoochee B Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 648 10
    Satsop A Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 651 10
    North River A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 658 70
    Minot Peak Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 660 70
    Capitol Peak A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 663 30
    Capitol Peak B Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 663 10
    Deschutes Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 666 80
    Skookumchuck A Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 667 160
    Skookumchuck B Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 667 10
    Muzzleloader Only Deer Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader tag holders may apply.)
    Blue Mtns. Foothills C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162, 166 60
    Green Bluff Dec. 10-31 Whitetail, antlerless That portion of GMU 124 east of Hwy 2 90
    Wannacut A Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 209 50
    Chiwawa B Nov. 19-27 Any deer GMU 245 15
    Foster Creek C Dec. 1-31 Antlerless GMU 260 100
    Moses Coulee A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 269 20
    Moses Coulee B Dec. 1-31 Antlerless GMU 269 100
    Ritzville B Nov. 19-30 Mule deer, 3 pt. min. or antlerless; any white-tailed deer GMU 284 20
    Benge A Dec. 1-15 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20
    Lakeview A Nov. 1-18 Antlerless Deer Area 2011 10
    Desert C Oct. 25-31 Any deer GMU 290 4
    Quilomene B Oct. 1-7 Any buck GMU 329 11
    Teanaway B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless GMU 335 100
    Manastash Oct. 1-7 Antlerless GMU 340 90
    Cowiche C Oct. 1-7 Antlerless GMU 368 50
    Alkali C Dec. 3-10 Any buck GMU 371 11
    Alkali D Dec. 3-10 Antlerless GMU 371 15
    Esquatzel A Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 381 100
    East Klickitat B Nov. 22-30 3 pt. min or antlerless GMU 382 5
    West Klickitat B Nov. 24 - Dec. 8 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 30
    Mossyrock B Oct. 1-7 Any deer GMU 505 10
    Stormking B Oct. 1-7 Any deer GMU 510 5
    South Rainier B Oct. 1-7 Any deer GMU 513 5
    Packwood B Oct. 1-7 Any deer GMU 516 5
    Winston B Oct. 1-7 Any deer GMU 520 5
    Yale B Oct. 1-7 Any deer GMU 554 2
    Toutle B Oct. 1-7 Any deer GMU 556 3
    Marble B Oct. 1-7 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 558 2
    Lewis River B Oct. 1-7 Any deer GMU 560 5
    Siouxon B Oct. 1-7 Any deer GMU 572 5
    Wind River C Oct. 1-7 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 1
    Grayback C Oct. 1-7 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 588 15
    North River B Oct. 1-7 Any deer GMU 658 5
    Archery Only Deer Permit Hunts (Only archery deer tag holders may apply.)
    Chiwawa C Dec. 1-12 Any deer GMU 245 10
    Entiat B Nov. 20-29 Any deer GMU 247 145
    Entiat C Nov. 30 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 247 135
    Big Bend B Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 248 10
    Desert D Nov. 16-30 Any deer GMU 290 21
    Quilomene C Nov. 21 - Dec. 4 Any deer GMU 329 76
    Alkali E Dec. 11-25 Any deer GMU 371 73
    Washougal A Sept. 16-30 Any deer GMU 568 30
    Special Modern Firearm Deer Permit Hunts for Hunters 65 or older
    Blue Mtns. Foothills D Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMUs 145, 149 75
    East Okanogan B Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 204 15
    Wannacut B Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 209 5
    Sinlahekin C Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 215 5
    Chewuch B Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 218 5
    Pearrygin B Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 224 15
    Gardner B Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 231 15
    Pogue B Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 233 15
    Chiliwist B Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 239 5
    Alta B Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 242 5
    Mission C Oct. 15-28 Any deer GMU 251 5
    Bridgeport A Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMUs 248, 260 10
    Palisades A Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMUs 266, 269 10
    Quilomene D Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 329 20
    Manastash Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 340 50
    Umtanum A Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 342 20
    Bethel B Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 360 10
    Kiona A Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 372 15
    Esquatzel B Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 381 10
    East Klickitat C Oct. 15-23 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 15
    Lincoln B Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 501 5
    Stella B Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 504 5
    Mossyrock C Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 505 15
    Stormking C Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 510 5
    South Rainier C Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 513 5
    Packwood C Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 516 5
    Winston C Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 520 5
    Yale C Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 554 5
    Toutle C Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 556 10
    Marble C Oct. 15-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 558 5
    Lewis River C Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 560 5
    Washougal B Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 568 10
    Siouxon C Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 572 5
    Wind River D Oct. 15-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 2
    West Klickitat C Oct. 15-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 5
    Grayback D Oct. 15-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 588 10
    Williams Creek Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 673 20
    Copalis Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 642 20
    North River C Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 658 10
    Disabled Hunter Deer Permits
    East Okanogan C Restricted to general, early season by tag choice Antlerless GMU 204 5
    Wannacut C Antlerless GMU 209 5
    Sinlahekin D Antlerless GMU 215 15
    Chewuch C Antlerless GMU 218 15
    Pearrygin C Antlerless GMU 224 5
    Gardner C Antlerless GMU 231 5
    Pogue C Antlerless GMU 233 5
    Chiliwist C Antlerless GMU 239 15
    Alta C Antlerless GMU 242 15
    Mission D Oct. 15-28 Any deer GMU 251 10
    Bridge Port B Restricted to general, early season by tag choice Any deer GMUs 248, 260 5
    Palisades B Any deer GMUs 266, 269 5
    Quilomene E Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 329 10
    Manastash C Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 340 20
    Umtanum B Nov. 8-21 Antlerless GMU 342 10
    Nile B Restricted to general, early season by tag choice Antlerless GMU 352 5
    Kiona B Antlerless GMU 372 10
    Esquatzel C Antlerless GMU 381 5
    East Klickitat D 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 5
    Green River B Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 Any deer GMU 485 5
    Lincoln C Restricted to general, early season by tag choice Any deer GMU 501 3
    Stella C Any deer GMU 504 3
    Mossyrock D Any deer GMU 505 5
    Stormking D Any deer GMU 510 3
    South Rainier D Any deer GMU 513 3
    Packwood D Any deer GMU 516 3
    Winston D Any deer GMU 520 3
    Yale D Any deer GMU 554 3
    Toutle D Any deer GMU 556 5
    Marble D 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 558 2
    Lewis River D Any deer GMU 560 2
    Washougal C Any deer GMU 568 2
    Siouxon D Any deer GMU 572 3
    Wind River E 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 1
    West Klickitat D 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 3
    Grayback E 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 588 10
    Capitol Peak C Any deer GMU 663 30
    Skookumchuck C Any deer GMU 667 30
    North River D Any deer GMU 658 5
    Youth Special Deer Permit Hunts (Must be eligible for the youth hunting license and accompanied by an adult during the hunt.)
    Modern Firearm
    Blue Mtns. Foothills E Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162-163 75
    Blue Mtns. Foothills F Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMUs 145, 172-181 75
    East Okanogan D Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 204 70
    Wannacut D Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 209 35
    Sinlahekin E Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 215 75
    Chewuch D Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 218 120
    Pearrygin D Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 224 115
    Gardner D Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 231 45
    Pogue D Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 233 35
    Chiliwist D Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 239 70
    Alta D Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 242 80
    Mission E Oct. 15-28 Antlerless GMU 251 100
    Bridge Port C Oct. 15-23 Any deer GMUs 248, 260 100
    Palisades C Oct. 15-23 Any deer GMUs 266, 269 100
    Lakeview C Oct. 15-23 Any deer Deer Area 2011 10
    Wahluke A Oct. 15-23 Any deer GMU 278 50
    Benge B Oct. 15-23 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20
    Quilomene F Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 329 75
    Manastash D Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 340 75
    Umtanum C Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 342 75
    Cowiche D Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 368 50
    Esquatzel D Oct. 15-23 Antlerless GMU 381 10
    Whitcomb B Sept. 11-17 Antlerless Deer Area 3071 5
    Paterson B Sept. 11-17 Antlerless Deer Area 3072 5
    East Klickitat E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 382 20
    Lincoln D Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 501 10
    Stella D Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 504 10
    Mossyrock E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 505 10
    Stormking E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 510 10
    South Rainier E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 513 10
    Packwood E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 516 10
    Winston E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 520 10
    Yale E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 554 10
    Toutle E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 556 60
    Marble E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 558 10
    Lewis River E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 560 10
    Washougal D Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 568 10
    Siouxon E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 572 10
    Wind River F Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 574 15
    West Klickitat E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 578 15
    Grayback F Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 588 20
    Satsop B Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 651 10
    Skookumchuck D Oct. 9-31 Any deer GMU 667 60
    North River E Oct. 15-31 Any deer GMU 658 10
    Youth Special Deer Permit Hunts (Must be eligible for the youth hunting license and accompanied by an adult during the hunt.)
    Muzzleloader
    East Okanogan E Oct 1-7 Antlerless GMU 204 5
    Wannacut E Oct 1-7 Antlerless GMU 209 5
    Pogue E Oct 1-7 Antlerless GMU 233 5
    Chiliwist E Oct 1-7 Antlerless GMU 239 5
    Mission F Oct 1-7 Any deer GMU 251 20
    Wahluke B Oct 1-7 Any deer GMU 278 50
    Ritzville C Oct 1-7 Antlerless GMU 284 50
    Special Deer Permits - Second Deer Tag

    These permits are only valid when a second license and tag is purchased.
    Hunt Name Second Tag Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description Permits
    Huckleberry B Restricted to general, early season by tag choice Whitetail, antlerless GMU 121 300
    Mt. Spokane B Whitetail, antlerless GMU 124 400
    Almota B Antlerless GMU 142 200
    Columbia Whitetail, antlerless Deer Area 1010, GMU 163 150
    Islands Antlerless GMU 410 100
    South Sound Antlerless Vashon, Maury, and Anderson islands 125
    Benge C Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20
    Lakeview C Jan. 1-31 Antlerless Deer Area 2011 20
    These permits are only valid when a second license and tag is purchased.
    Mica Peak B Restricted to general, early season by tag choice Whitetail, antlerless GMU 127 100
    Advanced Hunter Education (AHE) Master Hunter Special Deer Permit Hunts: Only AHE master hunters may apply; antlerless only hunts will not affect accumulated points; any weapon may be used.
    Lakeview D Dec. 9-31 Antlerless Deer Area 2011 20))


    ((Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits
    ? Special deer permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors that qualify.
    ? Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons.
    ? 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.
    ? Instructors who are drawn, accept a permit, and are able to participate in the hunt, will not be eligible for these incentive permits for a period of ten years thereafter.
    ? Permittees may purchase a second license for use with the permit hunt only.
    Area Dates Restrictions GMUs Permits
    Region 1 All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit

    		 Any white-tailed deer Any 100 series GMU except GMU 157 2
    Region 2 Any deer GMUs 215 - 251 1
    Region 2 Any deer GMU 290 1
    Region 3 Any deer GMUs 335 - 368 1
    Region 4 Any deer Any 400 series GMU except GMU 485 2
    Region 5 Legal buck for 500 series GMU of choice or antlerless Any 500 series GMU open for a general deer hunting season or a special deer permit hunting season 2
    Region 6 Legal buck for GMU of choice GMUs 654, 660, 672, 673, 681 1))

    [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 05-11-022 (Order 05-89), § 232-28-351, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-351, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-351, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.]

         Reviser's note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules. The rule published above varies from its predecessor in certain respects not indicated by the use of these markings.

         Reviser's note: The typographical errors in the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appear in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.

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