WSR 08-06-083 PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
[ Filed March 5, 2008, 7:31 a.m. ] Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 07-24-061.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 232-28-353 2007 Deer special permits and 232-28-354 2007 Elk special permits.
Hearing Location(s): Red Lion Inn, 2525 North 20th Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301, (509) 547-0701, on April 11-12, 2008, at 8:00 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 11-12, 2008.
Submit Written Comments to: Wildlife Program Commission Meeting Public Comments, 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091, e-mail Wildthing@dfw.wa.gov, fax (360) 902-2162, by Friday, March 21, 2008.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Susan Yeager by April 9, 2008, TTY (800) 833-6388 or (360) 902-2267.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: WAC 232-28-353: Deer special permit hunting seasons are assessed and adjusted annually in response to deer population changes and agricultural damage complaints. Changes made to this WAC will: Adjust special hunting season deer permits for 2008 in response to deer population changes and damage complaints; provide for recreational harvest of deer; help to reduce agricultural damage and provide for population control of deer where needed.
WAC 232-28-354: Elk special permit hunting seasons are assessed and adjusted annually in response to elk population changes and agricultural damage complaints. Changes made to this WAC will: Adjust special hunting season elk permits for 2008 in response to elk population changes and damage complaints; provide for recreational harvest of elk; help to reduce agricultural damage; and provide for population control of elk where needed.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: WAC 232-28-353, provides recreational deer hunting opportunity and protects deer from overharvest. Addresses deer damage problems.
WAC 232-28-354, provides recreational elk hunting opportunity and protects elk from overharvest. Addresses agricultural damage caused by elk.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020,
77.12.570, 77.12.210.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington fish and wildlife commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Dave Brittell, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2504; and Enforcement: Bruce Bjork, Natural Resources Building, Olympia, (360) 902-2373.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. These rules regulate recreational hunters and do not directly regulate small business.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Not hydraulics rules.
March 5, 2008
Loreva M. Preuss
Rules Coordinator
OTS-1370.4
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Orders 07-62 and 07-62A, filed 5/3/07 and 8/10/07, effective 6/3/07 and 9/10/07)
WAC 232-28-353 ((2007)) 2008 Deer special permits.
SPECIAL DEER PERMIT HUNTING SEASONS(Open to Permit Holders Only)
Hunters must purchase a deer hunting license prior to purchase of 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 and dates listed for the hunt.
Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Boundary Description Permits Modern Firearm Deer Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm deer tag holders may apply.) Sherman Oct. (( 13-28)) 11-26Whitetail, antlerless GMU 101 (( 75)) 50Kelly Hill Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-24 & Nov. ((5)) 3-19Whitetail, antlerless GMU 105 (( 150)) 50Douglas Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-24 & Nov. ((5)) 3-19Whitetail, antlerless GMU 108 (( 300)) 100(( Aladdin AOct. 13-26 & Nov. 5-19Whitetail, antlerlessGMU 11175))Aladdin (( B))Nov. (( 21-25)) 26-30Whitetail, any buck GMU 111 50 (( SelkirkOct. 13-26 & Nov. 5-19Whitetail, antlerlessGMU 11350))49 Degrees North Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-24 & Nov. ((5)) 3-19Whitetail, antlerless GMU 117 (( 350)) 175Huckleberry A Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-24 & Nov. ((5)) 3-19Whitetail, antlerless GMU 121 (( 600)) 300Mt. Spokane A Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-24 & Nov. ((5)) 3-19Whitetail, antlerless GMU 124 (( 400)) 300Mica Peak A Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Whitetail, antlerless GMU 127 150 Cheney A Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 130 200 Roosevelt Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 133 200 Harrington Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 136 125 Steptoe Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19 & Nov. ((5)) 3-19Antlerless GMU 139 300 Almota A Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19 & Nov. ((5)) 3-19Antlerless GMU 142 100 Palouse Nov. (( 5)) 3-19Whitetail, 3 pt. min. GMUs 127-142 625 Mayview A Nov. 1-12 Antlerless GMU 145 50 Prescott A Nov. 1-12 Antlerless GMU 149 50 Blue Creek Nov. (( 5-19)) 3-16Whitetail, antlerless GMU 154 (( 100)) 80Dayton A Nov. (( 5-19)) 3-16Whitetail, antlerless GMU 162 (( 150)) 80Dayton B Nov. (( 5-19)) 3-16Antlerless Deer Area 1010 75 Marengo Nov. 1-12 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 163 (( 75)) 50Peola Nov. 1-12 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 178 50 Blue Mtns. Foothills A Nov. (( 5)) 3-19Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162-166 100 Blue Mtns. Foothills B Nov. (( 5)) 3-19Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 145, 172-181 50 East Okanogan A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMU 204 50 East Okanogan B Oct. (( 13-28)) 11-26Whitetail, antlerless GMU 204 100 West Okanogan A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMUs 218-242 100 West Okanogan B Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Whitetail, antlerless GMUs 218-242 100 Sinlahekin A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMU 215 50 Sinlahekin B Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Whitetail, antlerless GMU 215 (( 75)) 50Chewuch A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 218 (( 20)) 15Pearrygin A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 224 (( 20)) 15Gardner A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 231 (( 15)) 10Pogue A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 233 (( 15)) 10Chiliwist A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 239 (( 15)) 10Alta A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 242 (( 15)) 10Manson Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 243 5 Chiwawa A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 245 (( 38)) 30Slide Ridge A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 246 (( 20)) 16Entiat A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 247 (( 65)) 52Big Bend A Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 248 150 Swakane A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 250 (( 40)) 32Mission A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 251 (( 35)) 28Mission B Oct. 13-28 Antlerless GMU 251 (( 210)) 168St. Andrews Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 254 115 Foster Creek A Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 260 75 Foster Creek B Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 260 75 Withrow A Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 262 50 Badger Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 266 15 Ritzville A Nov. 1-18 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 284 5 Desert A Nov. 1-12 Any deer GMU 290 15 Desert B Nov. (( 26 - Dec. 2)) 24-30Antlerless GMU 290 75 Naneum A Nov. (( 12-18)) 10-16Any buck GMU 328 (( 17)) 16Quilomene A Nov. (( 5-18)) 3-163 pt. min. GMU 329 (( 15)) 14Teanaway A Nov. (( 12-18)) 10-16Any buck GMU 335 (( 19)) 16L.T. Murray A Nov. (( 12-18)) 10-16Any buck GMUs 336, 340 (( 18)) 17Bethel A Nov. (( 5-18)) 3-16Any buck GMU 360 (( 15)) 5Cowiche A Nov. (( 5-18)) 3-16Any buck GMU 368 10 Alkali A Nov. (( 17-25)) 15-23Any buck GMU 371 (( 75)) 53Alkali B Nov. (( 17-25)) 15-23Antlerless GMU 371 (( 70)) 35Kahlotus A Dec. 9-15 Antlerless GMU 381 (( 75)) 50East Klickitat A Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-243 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 (( 45)) 30Grayback A Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-243 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 (( 55)) 25Grayback B Nov. (( 15-18)) 11-183 pt. min. GMU 388 50 Sauk Nov. 13-16 2 pt. min. GMU 437 25 Stillaguamish Nov. 13-16 Any buck GMU 448 10 Snoqualmie Nov. 13-16 Any buck GMU 460 25 Green River A (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 2)) Nov. 1-7Any buck GMU 485 10 Lincoln A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 501 40 Stella A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 504 35 Mossyrock A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 505 85 Stormking A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 510 30 South Rainier A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 513 30 Packwood A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 516 50 Winston A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 520 50 Yale A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 554 15 Coweeman A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 550 20 Toutle A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 556 25 Lewis River A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 560 (( 35)) 20Washougal A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 568 10 Siouxon A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 572 (( 35)) 20Wind River A Oct. (( 13)) 11-312 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 10 Wind River B Nov. (( 15-18)) 11-182 pt. min. GMU 574 40 West Klickitat A Oct. (( 13)) 11-312 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 (( 30)) 15West Klickitat B Nov. (( 15-18)) 11-182 pt. min GMU 578 40 Pysht Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 603 15 Olympic A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 621 35 Kitsap Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 627 20 Skokomish A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 636 20 Wynoochee A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 648 110 Wynoochee B Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 648 10 Satsop A Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 651 10 Mashel A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31(( Any deer)) 2 pt. min or antlerlessGMU 654 40 North River A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 658 70 Minot Peak Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 660 20 Capitol Peak A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 663 15 Capitol Peak B Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 663 10 Deschutes Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 666 80 Skookumchuck A Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 667 20 Skookumchuck B Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 667 10 Muzzleloader Only Deer Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader tag holders may apply.) Green Bluff Dec. 9-31 Whitetail, antlerless That portion of GMU 124 east of Hwy 2 90 Mayview B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 145 25 Prescott B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 149 25 Blue Mtns. Foothills C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162, 166 60 Wannacut A Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 209 (( 50)) 25Chiwawa B Nov. 19-30 Any deer GMU 245 3 Chiwawa C Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 245 (( 70)) 56Swakane B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 250 (( 35)) 28Mission C Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 251 (( 45)) 36Foster 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 5 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 2 Naneum B Nov. 5-11 Any buck GMU 328 2 Quilomene B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-103 pt. min. GMU 329 2 Teanaway C Nov. 5-11 Any buck GMU 335 2 L.T. Murray B Nov. 5-11 Any buck GMUs 336, 340 (( 2)) 4Alkali C (( Dec. 1-8)) Nov. 29 - Dec. 6Any buck GMU 371 (( 11)) 8Alkali D (( Dec. 1-8)) Nov. 29 - Dec. 6Antlerless GMU 371 (( 15)) 10Whitcomb A Sept. (( 10-15)) 8-13Antlerless Deer Area 3071 7 Whitcomb B Sept. (( 16-21)) 14-19Antlerless Deer Area 3071 7 Whitcomb C Sept. (( 24)) 22 - Oct. ((5)) 3Any deer Deer Area 3071 7 Paterson A Sept. (( 18-24)) 8-13Antlerless Deer Area 3072 10 Paterson B Sept. (( 16-21)) 14-19Antlerless Deer Area 3072 10 Paterson C Sept. (( 24)) 22 - Oct. ((5)) 3Any deer Deer Area 3072 10 Kahlotus B Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 381 (( 25)) 50East Klickitat B Nov. 21-30 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 (( 20)) 15Grayback C Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-103 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 (( 10)) 5West Klickitat C Dec. 1-15 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 (( 30)) 15Mossyrock B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 505 10 Stormking B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 510 5 South Rainier B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 513 5 Packwood B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 516 5 Winston B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 520 5 Coweeman B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 550 30 Yale B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 554 2 Toutle B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 556 3 Lewis River B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 560 5 Washougal B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 568 10 Siouxon B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 572 5 Wind River C Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-102 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 1 Olympic B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 621 20 North River B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any deer GMU 658 5 Archery Only Deer Permit Hunts (Only archery deer tag holders may apply.) Chiwawa D Dec. 1-12 Any deer GMU 245 (( 27)) 16Entiat B Nov. 20-29 Any deer GMU 247 (( 160)) 128Entiat C Nov. 30 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 247 (( 150)) 120Big Bend B Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 248 10 Desert D Nov. 13-(( 26)) 25Any deer GMU 290 (( 12)) 16Naneum C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any buck GMU 328 (( 13)) 8Quilomene C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 3 pt. min. GMU 329 (( 12)) 11Teanaway D Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any buck GMU 335 13 L.T. Murray C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any buck GMUs 336, 340 (( 6)) 7Alkali E Dec. (( 9)) 7-25Any deer GMU 371 (( 99)) 46Special Modern Firearm Deer Permit Hunts for Hunters 65 or older Ferry A Oct. 11-19 Antlerless GMU 101 20 Blue Mtns. Foothills D Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMUs 145, 149 30 East Okanogan C Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 204 (( 15)) 10Wannacut B Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 209 (( 20)) 10Sinlahekin C Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 215 (( 25)) 10Chewuch B Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 218 (( 35)) 10Pearrygin B Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 224 (( 35)) 20Gardner B Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 231 (( 25)) 15Pogue B Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 233 (( 20)) 10Chiliwist B Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 239 (( 25)) 10Alta B Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 242 (( 25)) 15Chiwawa E Oct. 13-28 Antlerless GMU 245 (( 15)) 12Entiat E Oct. 13-28 Antlerless GMU 247 (( 15)) 12Swakane C Oct. 13-28 Antlerless GMU 250 (( 15)) 12Mission D Oct. 13-28 Any deer GMU 251 (( 15)) 12Bridgeport A Oct. 13-21 Antlerless GMUs 248, 260 20 Palisades A Oct. 13-21 Antlerless GMUs 266, 269 10 Sunnyside A Oct. 13-21 Antlerless GMU 372 15 Horse Heaven Hills A Oct. 13-21 Antlerless GMU 373 10 Kahlotus C Oct. 13-21 Antlerless GMU 381 (( 15)) 10East Klickitat C Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-243 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 (( 20)) 15Grayback D Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-243 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 (( 10)) 5Lincoln B Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 501 5 Stella B Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 504 5 Mossyrock C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 505 15 Stormking C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 510 5 South Rainier C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 513 5 Packwood C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 516 5 Winston C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 520 5 Yale C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 554 5 Toutle C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 556 10 Lewis River C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 560 5 Washougal C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 568 10 Siouxon C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 572 5 Wind River D Oct. (( 13)) 11-312 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 2 West Klickitat D Oct. (( 13)) 11-312 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 5 Copalis Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 642 20 North River C Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 658 10 Williams Creek Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 673 20 Disabled Hunter Deer Permits (Hunters must use method/weapon listed on their tag. All weapon types may apply unless otherwise noted.) Ferry B Oct. 11-19 Antlerless GMU 101 20 East Okanogan D Restricted to general early season by tag choice Antlerless GMU 204 (( 15)) 10Wannacut C Antlerless GMU 209 (( 20)) 10Sinlahekin D Antlerless GMU 215 (( 25)) 15Chewuch C Antlerless GMU 218 (( 35)) 20Pearrygin C Antlerless GMU 224 (( 35)) 15Gardner C Antlerless GMU 231 (( 25)) 10Pogue C Antlerless GMU 233 (( 20)) 10Chiliwist C Antlerless GMU 239 (( 25)) 15Alta C Antlerless GMU 242 (( 25)) 10Chiwawa F Oct. 13-28 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 245 (( 15)) 12Entiat F Oct. 13-28 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 247 (( 25)) 20Mission E Oct. 13-28 Any deer, modern firearm only GMU 251 (( 25)) 20Bridge Port B Restricted to general early season by tag choice Any deer GMUs 248, 260 15 Palisades B Any deer GMUs 266, 269 5 Sunnyside B Restricted to general early season by tag choice Antlerless GMU 372 10 Kahlotus D Antlerless GMU 381 10 East Klickitat D 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 (( 20)) 15Grayback E 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 (( 10)) 5Green River B (( Oct 27 - Nov. 2)) Nov. 1-7Any deer, modern firearm only 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 Lewis River D Any deer GMU 560 2 Washougal D Any deer GMU 568 10 Siouxon D Any deer GMU 572 3 Wind River E 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 1 West Klickitat E 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 3 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 Only Ferry C Oct. 11-19 Antlerless GMU 101 30 Blue Mtns. Foothills E Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMUs 149, 154, (( 162-))163, Deer Area 101040 Blue Mtns. Foothills F Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMUs 145, 172-181 40 East Okanogan E Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 204 (( 70)) 35Wannacut D Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 209 (( 40)) 20Sinlahekin E Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 215 (( 80)) 40Chewuch D Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 218 (( 135)) 65Pearrygin D Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 224 (( 135)) 70Gardner D Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 231 (( 50)) 25Pogue D Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 233 (( 40)) 20Chiliwist D Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 239 (( 80)) 40Alta D Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 242 (( 90)) 45Chiwawa G Oct. (( 13-28)) 11-26Antlerless GMU 245 (( 85)) 68Entiat G Oct. (( 13-28)) 11-26Antlerless GMU 247 (( 55)) 44Swakane D Oct. (( 13-28)) 11-26Antlerless GMU 250 (( 30)) 24Mission F Oct. (( 13-28)) 11-26Antlerless GMU 251 (( 210)) 168Bridge Port C Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMUs 248, 260 175 Palisades C Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMUs 266, 269 50 Lakeview C Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Any deer Deer Area 2011 10 Benge B Oct. 23-31 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20 Desert E Sept. 22-23 Any deer GMU 290 2 Horse Heaven Hills B Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 373 10 Kahlotus E Oct. (( 13-21)) 11-19Antlerless GMU 381 (( 20)) 15Grayback F Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-24Any deer GMU 388 (( 20)) 15East Klickitat E Oct. (( 13-26)) 11-24Any deer GMU 382 (( 30)) 25Green River C (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 2)) Nov. 1-7Antlerless GMU 485 5 Lincoln D Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 501 10 Stella D Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 504 10 Mossyrock E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 505 10 Stormking E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 510 10 South Rainier E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 513 10 Packwood E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 516 10 Winston E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 520 10 Yale E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 554 10 Toutle E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 556 60 Lewis River E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 560 10 Washougal E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 568 10 Siouxon E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 572 10 Wind River F Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 574 (( 15)) 10West Klickitat F Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 578 (( 15)) 10Satsop B Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any deer GMU 651 10 Skookumchuck D Oct. (( 6)) 4-31Any deer GMU 667 60 North River E Oct. (( 13)) 11-31Any 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 Only Ferry D Oct. 4-10 Antlerless GMU 101 10 East Okanogan F Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 204 (( 10)) 5Wannacut E Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 209 (( 10)) 5Pogue E Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 233 (( 10)) 5Chiliwist E Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 239 (( 10)) 5Alta E Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 242 (( 10)) 5Mission G Oct. 1-(( 12)) 10Any deer GMU 251 (( 20)) 16Ritzville C Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless GMU 284 50 Desert F Sept. 8-9 Any deer GMU 290 2 Whitcomb D (( Sept. 1-7)) Aug. 30 - Sept. 5Antlerless Deer Area 3071 7 Paterson (( B)) D(( Sept. 1-7)) Aug. 30 - Sept. 5Antlerless Deer Area 3072 10 Youth Special Deer Permit Hunts (Must be eligible for the youth hunting license and be accompanied by an adult during the hunt.) Archery Only Desert G Sept. 15-16 Any deer GMU 290 2 Special Deer Permits - Second Deer Tag These permits are only valid when a second license and tag is purchased. Hunters must use the method/weapon listed on their tag. The second deer license and tag type must be the same tag type as the first one. These 2nd deer special permit hunts will not affect hunters' accumulated points.
Hunt Name Second Tag Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description Permits Huckleberry B Restricted to general seasons by tag choice Whitetail, antlerless GMU 121 (( 400)) 150Mt. Spokane B Restricted to general seasons by tag choice Whitetail, antlerless GMU 124 (( 500)) 450Almota B Restricted to general seasons by tag choice Antlerless GMU 142 100 Mica Peak B Modern firearm and archery general season only, depending on tag choice Whitetail, antlerless GMU 127 (( 200)) 150Northeast Archery tag required. Any open archery hunt. Must use archery equipment. Whitetail, antlerless GMUs 105, 108, 121, 124 400 Clarkston Dec. 9-31. Archery tag required. Must use archer equipment. Antlerless Deer Area 1021 30 Benge C Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20 Lakeview C Jan. 1-30 Antlerless Deer Area 2011 20 Methow Sept. 4 - Oct. 12 Antlerless Deer Area 2012 (( 50)) 100High Prairie Restricted to general early season by tag choice Antlerless Deer Area 3088 50 Shaw Restricted to general seasons by tag choice Any deer Deer Area 4004 (( 50)) 20Lopez Any deer Deer Area 4005 50 Orcas Any deer Deer Area 4006 50 Decatur Any deer Deer Area 4007 50 Blakely Any deer Deer Area 4008 50 Cypress Any deer Deer Area 4009 50 San Juan Any deer Deer Area 4010 50 Camano Antlerless Deer Area 4011 50 Whidbey Antlerless Deer Area 4012 125 Vashon-Maury Antlerless Deer Area 4013 125 Guemes Antlerless Deer Area 4926 50 Anderson Antlerless Deer Area 6014 50 (( 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 white-tailed deer GMUs 204-215 2 Region 2 Any deer GMUs 215-251 1 Region 2 Any deer GMU 290 1 Region 3 Any deer GMUs 335-368, 382, 388 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 6 Region 6 Legal buck for GMU of choice GMUs 654, 660, 672, 673, 681 1 [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 07-11-017 and 07-17-055 (Orders 07-62 and 07-62A), § 232-28-353, filed 5/3/07 and 8/10/07, effective 6/3/07 and 9/10/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-353, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06.]
OTS-1288.5
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 07-166, filed 8/9/07, effective 9/9/07)
WAC 232-28-354 ((2007)) 2008 Elk special permits.
Special Elk Permit Hunting Seasons(Open to Permit Holders Only)
Hunters must purchase an elk hunting license prior to purchase of 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 and dates listed for the hunt.
Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Elk Tag Prefix
Boundary Description Permits Modern Firearm Bull Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.) Prescott A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMU 149 (( 2)) 3Blue Creek A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMU 154 (( 2)) 4Watershed (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 23 pt. min. or Antlerless EA, EF, EM GMU 157 45 Dayton A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMU 162 (( 13)) 21Tucannon A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF Elk Area 1014 (( 4)) 6Wenaha West A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF (( GMU 169)) Elk Area 1008(( 17)) 15Wenaha East A Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 Any bull EF Elk Area 1009 15 Mountain View A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMU 172 (( 6)) 16Peola A Oct. 20 - Nov. 2 Any bull EF GMU 178 1 Couse A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMU 181 1 Mission A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMU 251 2 Colockum A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMUs 328, 329 (( 9)) 3Teanaway A Dec. 19-30 Any bull EF GMU 335 (( 22)) 14Teanaway (( A-1)) B(( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMU 335 1 Peaches Ridge A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMUs 336, 346 (( 135)) 140Little Naches A Oct. 1-10 Any bull EF GMU 346 15 Observatory A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMUs 340, 342 (( 80)) 73Goose Prairie A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMUs 352, 356 (( 96)) 89Bethel A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMU 360 (( 62)) 48Rimrock A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMU 364 (( 123)) 120Cowiche A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF GMU 368 (( 24)) 18Klickitat Meadows A (( Oct. 22 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 20 - Nov. 2Any bull EF Elk Area 3068 1 Nooksack A Oct. (( 13)) 11 - Nov. ((11)) 10Any bull WF GMU 418 7 Green River (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 2)) Nov. 1-7Any bull WF GMU 485 (( 3)) 5Margaret A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Any bull WF GMU 524 (( 35)) 36Toutle A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Any bull WF GMU 556 (( 130)) 131Clearwater Oct. 1-10 Any bull WA, WF, WM GMU 615 2 Matheny Oct. 1-10 Any bull WA, WF, WM GMU 618 3 Olympic A Nov. 1-(( 9)) 103 pt. min. WF GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 (( 14)) 16Skokomish A Nov. 1-(( 9)) 103 pt. min. WF GMU 636 (( 9)) 10Wynoochee Oct. 1-10 Any bull WA, WF, WM GMU 648 1 White River A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Any bull WF GMU 653 40 Modern Firearm Elk Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.) Aladdin A (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 2Any elk EF GMU 111 15 Selkirk A (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 2Any elk EF GMU 113 20 49 Degrees North A (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 & Dec. 16-31(( Any elk)) AntlerlessEF GMU 117 45 Blue Creek B (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMUs 149, 154 (( 100)) 75Prescott B (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 149 75 Dayton B (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 163 and Elk Area 1011 100 Dayton C (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 149 and Elk Area 1012 100 Peola (( A)) B(( Oct. 27 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 178 50 Couse B Oct. 1-12 Antlerless EF GMU 181 30 Mountain View B (( Oct. 27 - Nov. 6)) Oct. 25 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF Elk Area 1013 (( 20)) 10(( Lick Creek AOct. 27 - Nov. 4AntlerlessEFGMU 17525))Malaga A Sept. 8-30 Any elk EF Elk Area 2032 (( 5)) 3Malaga B Sept. 15-25 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2032 35 Malaga C Nov. 6 - Dec. 31 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2032 (( 100)) 50Malaga D Nov. 6 - Dec. 18 Any elk EF Elk Area 2032 (( 7)) 5Peshastin A Sept. 15 - Oct. 5 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2033 20 Peshastin B Oct. 13-31 Any elk EF Elk Area 2033 5 West Bar A Oct. 27-31 Antlerless EF GMU 330 5 West Bar B Nov. 1-4 Antlerless EF GMU 330 5 Teanaway (( B)) CDec. 19 - Jan. 13, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless EF GMU 335 100 Taneum A (( Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 336 150 Manastash A (( Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 340 250 Umtanum A (( Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 342 (( 250)) 200(( ClemanDec. 1-15AntlerlessEFElk Area 394450))Little Naches B (( Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 346 150 Nile A (( Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 352 50 Bumping (( B)) A(( Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 356 100 Bethel B (( Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 360 100 Rimrock B (( Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 364 (( 150)) 200Cowiche B (( Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Antlerless EF GMU 368 (( 150)) 200Klickitat Meadows B (( Oct. 31 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Spike bull or antlerless EF Elk Area 3068 9 Alkali A (( Oct. 20 - Nov. 4)) Oct. 29 - Nov. 2Any elk EF GMU 371 (( 25)) 20Mossyrock A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Antlerless WF GMU 505 50 Willapa Hills A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Antlerless WF GMU 506 35 Winston A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Antlerless WF GMU 520 (( 130)) 100Margaret B Nov. (( 3-12)) 19-30Antlerless WF GMU 524 (( 50)) 60(( Margaret CNov. 24 - Dec. 2AntlerlessWFGMU 52450))Ryderwood A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Antlerless WF GMU 530 35 Coweeman A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Antlerless WF GMU 550 (( 225)) 160Coweeman B Jan. 1-15, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WF GMU 550 (( 50)) 35Toutle B Nov. (( 3-12)) 19-30Antlerless WF GMU 556 (( 70)) 150(( Toutle CNov. 24 - Dec. 2AntlerlessWFGMU 556100))Toledo A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Antlerless WF Elk Area 5029 20 Green Mtn C Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Antlerless WF Elk Area 5051 10 Carlton Sept. 22-30 Any bull WF Elk Area 5057 5 West Goat Rocks Sept. 22-30 Any bull WF Elk Area 5058 5 Mt. Adams Sept. 22-30 Any bull WF Elk Area 5059 5 Wildwood A Jan. 16-30, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WF Elk Area 5061 (( 15)) 20Newaukum A Nov. 1-10 Antlerless WF Elk Area 5050 5 Upper Smith Creek A Oct. 27 - Nov. 2 Antlerless WF Elk Area 5064 6 Upper Smith Creek B Oct. 27 - Nov. 2 Any elk WF Elk Area 5064 2 Mount Whittier A Oct. 27 - Nov. 2 Antlerless WF Elk Area 5065 2 Mount Whittier B Oct. 27 - Nov. 2 Any elk WF Elk Area 5065 1 Lewis River A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Antlerless WF GMU 560 (( 375)) 250Siouxon A Nov. (( 3-12)) 1-10Antlerless WF GMU 572 (( 125)) 100Raymond A Nov. 5-10 3 pt. min. or antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 20 Raymond B Dec. 16-31 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 30 Raymond C Jan. 1-30, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 15 Raymond D Feb. 1-28, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 15 Chehalis Valley A Oct. 1-31 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 5 Chehalis Valley B Nov. 5-10 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 5 North Minot A Oct. 20-31 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6067 20 Deschutes Jan. 15-23, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WF GMU 666 10 North River Nov. 8-13 Antlerless WF GMU 658 10 Williams Creek Nov. 8-13 Antlerless WF GMU 673 50 Tri Valley A Dec. 1 - Jan. (( 30)) 20, ((2008)) 2009Antlerless WF Elk Area 6012 10 North Shore A Nov. 4-8 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6068 5 Muzzleloader Bull Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader elk tag holders may apply.) Note: Fire closures may limit access during early October seasons. Prescott C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 149 1 Blue Creek C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 154 (( 1)) 2Dayton D Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 162 (( 2)) 4Tucannon B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM Elk Area 1014 1 Wenaha West B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM (( GMU 169)) Elk Area 10083 Wenaha East B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM Elk Area 1009 3 Mountain View C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 172 (( 2)) 4Peola C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 178 1 Couse D Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 181 1 Mission B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 251 1 Colockum B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMUs 328, 329 (( 2)) 1Teanaway (( C)) DDec. 9-18 Any elk EM GMU 335 (( 7)) 6Peaches Ridge B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMUs 336, 346 (( 19)) 23Observatory B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMUs 340, 342 (( 23)) 24Goose Prairie B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMUs 352, 356 (( 14)) 15Bethel C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 360 (( 12)) 15Rimrock C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 364 (( 17)) 16Cowiche C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 368 8 Klickitat Meadows C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM Elk Area 3068 1 Nooksack B Sept. 29 - Oct. (( 12)) 10 and Nov. ((12)) 11-30Any bull WM GMU 418 3 Margaret D Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any bull WM GMU 524 8 Toutle D Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any bull WM GMU 556 (( 26)) 29Olympic B Oct. 4-10 (( Any bull)) 3 pt. min.WM GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 3 Skokomish B Oct. 4-10 (( Any bull)) 3 pt. min.WM GMU 636 2 White River B Oct. 1-10 Any bull WM GMU 653 3 Muzzleloader Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader elk tag holders may apply.) Aladdin B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any elk EM GMU 111 10 Selkirk B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Any elk EM GMU 113 10 49 Degrees North B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10 & Dec. 16-31(( Any elk)) AntlerlessEM GMU 117 20 Blue Creek D Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless EM GMUs 149, 154 (( 60)) 40Mountain View D Oct. (( 1-12)) 4-10Antlerless EM Elk Area 1013 (( 20)) 10(( Lick Creek BOct. 1-10AntlerlessEMGMU 17525))Couse E Dec. 1-31 Antlerless EM GMU 181 30 Couse F Jan. 1-(( 30)) 20, ((2008)) 2009Antlerless EM GMU 181 30 Malaga E Oct. 1-21 Antlerless EM Elk Area 2032 50 Malaga F Oct. 1-21 Any elk EM Elk Area 2032 (( 8)) 5West Bar C Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless EM GMU 330 5 Taneum B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless EM GMU 336 25 Manastash B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless EM GMU 340 25 Umtanum B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless EM GMU 342 (( 250)) 200Nile B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless EM GMU 352 40 Bumping B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless EM GMU 356 90 Bethel D Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless EM GMU 360 40 Cowiche D Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless EM GMU 368 (( 225)) 250Klickitat Meadows D Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Spike bull or antlerless EM Elk Area 3068 4 Alkali B Oct. 1-15 Any elk EM GMU 371 (( 15)) 10Stella A Nov. (( 21)) 19 - Dec. 15Antlerless WM GMU 504 (( 150)) 100Stella B Jan. 1-16, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WM GMU 504 100 Toledo B Dec. 7-20 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5029 30 Mossyrock B Jan. 1-16, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WM Elk Area 5052 30 Randle A Jan. 1-16, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WM Elk Area 5053 15 Boistfort A Jan. 1-16, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WM Elk Area 5054 40 Willapa Hills B Nov. (( 21)) 19 - Dec. 15Antlerless WM GMU 506 15 Green Mt. A Jan. 1-16, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WM Elk Area 5051 30 Wildwood B Jan. 1-15, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WM Elk Area 5061 (( 15)) 20Winston B (( Nov. 21 - Dec. 15)) Oct. 4-10Antlerless WM GMU 520 (( 60)) 45Margaret E Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless WM GMU 524 (( 40)) 35Ryderwood B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless WM GMU 530 15 Coweeman C Nov. (( 21)) 19 - Dec. 15Antlerless WM GMU 550 (( 60)) 45Toutle E Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless WM GMU 556 (( 75)) 50Lewis River B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless WM GMU 560 (( 225)) 160Siouxon B Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless WM GMU 572 (( 75)) 50Yale A Oct. (( 6-12)) 4-10Antlerless WM GMU 554 (( 75)) 50Yale B Nov. (( 21)) 19 - Dec. 153 pt. min. or antlerless WM GMU 554 75 Ethel A Aug. 1-15 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5049 10 Ethel B Aug. 16-31 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5049 10 Newaukum B Jan. 1-31, 2009 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5050 10 Upper Smith Creek C Oct. 18-26 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5064 6 Upper Smith Creek D Oct. 18-26 Any elk WM Elk Area 5064 2 Mount Whittier C Oct. 18-26 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5065 2 Mount Whittier D Oct. 18-26 Any elk WM Elk Area 5065 1 Twin Satsop A Jan. 5-15, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WM Elk Area 6061 10 Mashel A Jan. 1-15, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless WM Elk Area 6054 25 North River Nov. 26 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 658 20 North Minot B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6067 20 Raymond E Oct. 1-31 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6010 30 Chehalis Valley C Jan. 1-(( 30)) 20, ((2008)) 2009Antlerless WM Elk Area 6066 (( 15)) 5(( Capitol Peak ANov. 19 - Dec. 15AntlerlessWMGMU 66315))Tri Valley B Dec. 16 - Jan. (( 30)) 20, ((2008)) 2009Antlerless WM Elk Area 6012 30 Archery Permit Hunts (Only archery elk tag holders may apply.) Note: Fire closures may limit access during September seasons. Prescott D Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 149 (( 1)) 2Blue Creek E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 154 (( 2)) 4Dayton E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 162 (( 7)) 9Tucannon C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA Elk Area 1014 3 Wenaha West C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA (( GMU 169)) Elk Area 1008(( 4)) 3Wehaha East C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA Elk Area 1009 3 Mountain View E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 172 (( 3)) 7Peola D Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 178 1 Couse G Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 181 1 Colockum C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMUs 328, 329 (( 3)) 2Teanaway E Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any bull EA GMU 335 (( 34)) 18Peaches Ridge C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMUs 336, 346 104 Observatory C Sept. 8-21 Any elk EA GMUs 340, 342 (( 91)) 94Goose Prairie C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMUs 352, 356 (( 138)) 127Bethel E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 360 (( 43)) 32Rimrock D Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 364 (( 93)) 103Cowiche E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 368 (( 18)) 13Klickitat Meadows E Oct. 11-22 Any bull EA Elk Area 3068 1 Klickitat Meadows F Oct. 11-22 Spike bull or antlerless EA Elk Area 3068 9 Malaga G Sept. 1-7 Antlerless EA Elk Area 2032 25 Peshastin C Sept. 1-14 Any elk EA Elk Area 2033 15 Nooksack C Sept. 1-28 and Dec. 1-31 Any bull WA GMU 418 3 Margaret F Sept. 15-30 and Dec. 1-15 Any bull WA GMU 524 13 Margaret G Sept. 15-30 and Dec. 1-15 Antlerless WA GMU 524 (( 50)) 35Toutle F Sept. 15-30 and Dec. 1-15 Any bull WA GMU 556 (( 66)) 71Toutle G Sept. 15-30 and Dec. 1-15 Antlerless WA GMU 556 (( 90)) 60Ethel C Jan 1-20, 2009 Antlerless WA Elk Area 5049 10 Newaukum C Aug. 1-15 Antlerless WA Elk Area 5050 10 Newaukum D Aug. 16-31 Antlerless WA Elk Area 5050 10 Upper Smith Creek E Oct. 11-17 Antlerless WA Elk Area 5064 6 Upper Smith Creek F Oct. 11-17 Any elk WA Elk Area 5064 2 Mount Whittier E Oct. 11-17 Antlerless WA Elk Area 5065 2 Mount Whittier F Oct. 11-17 Any elk WA Elk Area 5065 1 Lewis River C Nov. (( 21)) 19-303 pt. min. or antlerless WA GMU 560 50 Siouxon C Nov. (( 21)) 19-303 pt. min. or antlerless WA GMU 572 25 Olympic C Sept. 8-21 3 pt. min. WA GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk Area 6071 (( 7)) 6Skokomish C Sept. 8-21 3 pt. min. WA GMU 636 (( 6)) 5White River C Sept. 8-21 Any bull WA GMU 653 (( 11)) 15(( Advanced Hunter Education (AHE))) Master Hunter Special Elk Permit Hunts: Only ((AHE)) master hunters may apply; antlerless only hunts will not affect accumulated points; and any weapon may be used.Peshastin D Aug. 18-31 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 2033 5 Mossyrock C Jan. 17-30, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5052 20 Randle B Jan. 17-30, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5053 15 Pumice Plains A Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5063 10 Pumice Plains B Oct. 18-24 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 5063 4 Quinault Ridge Oct. 1-10 3 pt. min. or antlerless Any elk tag GMU 638 5 Green Mt. B Jan. 17-30, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5051 20 Merwin A Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5060 10 Merwin B Jan. 17-30, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5060 10 (( Advanced Hunter Education (AHE))) Master Hunter, Second Elk Tag Hunts: Only ((AHE)) master hunters may apply; these hunts will not affect accumulated points; a second tag may be purchased by successful applicants as needed; and any weapon may be used. The second elk license and tag type must be the same tag type as the first one.Peola (( B)) EOct. (( 1-12)) 1-10Antlerless (( Any elk tag)) EMGMU 178 15 Malaga H Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 2032 100HM Malaga I Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, (( 2008)) 2009Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 2032 20HM Peshastin E Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 2033 50HM Peshastin F Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, (( 2008)) 2009Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 2033 20HM Fairview Feb. 1-(( 29)) 28, ((2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 3911 20HM Rattlesnake Hills Aug. 1 - Feb. (( 29)) 28, ((2008)) 2009Antlerless or spike bull Any elk tag Designated areas in GMU 372 20HM Toledo C Dec. 21-31 (( Antlerless and spike bull)) Any elkAny elk tag Elk Area 5029 20 Toledo D Aug. 1-7 (( Antlerless and spike bull)) Any elkAny archery elk tag Elk Area 5029 5 Toledo E Aug. 8-14 (( Antlerless and spike bull)) Any elkAny archery elk tag Elk Area 5029 5 Toledo F Aug. 15-21 (( Antlerless and spike bull)) Any elkAny archery elk tag Elk Area 5029 5 Toledo G Aug. 22-28 (( Antlerless and spike bull)) Any elkAny archery elk tag Elk Area 5029 5 Boistfort B Aug. 1-7 (( Antlerless and spike bull)) Any elkAny archery elk tag Elk Area 5054 5 Boistfort C Aug. 8-14 (( Antlerless and spike bull)) Any elkAny archery elk tag Elk Area 5054 5 Boistfort D Aug. 15-21 (( Antlerless and spike bull)) Any elkAny archery elk tag Elk Area 5054 5 Boistfort E Aug. 22-28 (( Antlerless and spike bull)) Any elkAny archery elk tag Elk Area 5054 5 JBH * Nov. 12 - Feb. 28, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5090 20HM (( Trout Lake A**Nov. 21-30AntlerlessAny elk tagElk Area 50625Trout Lake B**Dec. 1-14AntlerlessAny elk tagElk Area 50625))Trout Lake (( C)) A**Dec. 15-31 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5062 (( 5)) 3Trout Lake (( D)) B**Jan. 1-14, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5062 (( 5)) 3Trout Lake (( E)) C**Jan. 15-30, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5062 (( 5)) 3North River B Dec. 16 - Feb. 28, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas in GMU 658 10HM Chehalis Valley D Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas in Elk Area 6066 10HM Raymond F Dec. 1 - Mar. 31, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6010 10HM Hanaford C Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas in Elk Area 6069 5HM Dungeness A Sept. 1 - Feb. 28, (( 2008)) 20093 pt. min. Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 north of Hwy 101 only (( 12)) 8HMDungeness B Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 north of Hwy 101 only (( 8)) 6HMYouth - Special Elk Permit Hunts (Must be eligible for the youth hunting license and accompanied by an adult during the hunt.) (( Mudflow AOct. 9-14AntlerlessWFElk Area 50996))Mudflow (( B)) AOct. (( 23-28)) 20-26Antlerless (( WF)) Any elk tagElk Area 5099 (( 6)) 4(( Mudflow CNov. 20-25AntlerlessWFElk Area 50996))Dungeness C Sept. 1 - Feb. 28, (( 2008)) 2009Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 north of Hwy 101 only 4HM Sol Duc Valley Aug. 1 - Jan. 22, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6072 (( 10)) 2Clearwater Valley Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6073 1 Persons of Disability Only - Special Elk Permit Hunts Sol Duc Valley B Aug. 1 - Jan. 22, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6072 5 Observatory D Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 Any elk EF or EM GMUs 340, 342 7 Little Naches C Oct. 1-10 Any elk EF, EM, EA GMU 346 5 Little Naches D Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 Antlerless EF, EM, EA GMU 346 8 Alkali C Oct. 20 - Nov. 4 Any elk EF GMU 371 (( 4)) 5Corral Canyon Sept. 28 - Oct. 5 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 3721 2 Mudflow B Sept. 15-21 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 5099 4 Mudflow (( F)) C(( Oct. 16-21)) Sept. 29 - Oct. 5(( Antlerless)) Any elkAny elk tag Elk Area 5099 (( 6)) 4Mudflow D (( Sept. 25-30)) Nov. 10-16(( Any elk)) AntlerlessAny elk tag Elk Area 5099 (( 6)) 4(( Mudflow EOct. 2-7Any elkAny elk tagElk Area 50996Mudflow GOct. 30 - Nov. 4AntlerlessAny elk tagElk Area 50996))Ethel D Nov. 1-10 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5049 5 Centralia Mine A Oct. (( 27-28)) 25-26Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6011 2 Centralia Mine B Nov. (( 3-4)) 1-2Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6011 2 North Shore B Oct. 1-31 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6068 5 North Shore C Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6068 5 Chehalis Valley E Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6066 (( 15)) 10(( Hanaford AJan. 1-15, 2008AntlerlessAny elk tagElk Area 60695))Hunters 65 or Older Only - Special Elk Permit Hunts Hanaford (( B))Jan. 16-30, (( 2008)) 2009Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6069 5 Mudflow (( H)) E(( Sept. 18-23)) Nov. 24-30Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5099 (( 6)) 4Margaret H Nov. 11-16 Antlerless WF GMU 524 10 (( Mudflow INov. 6-12AntlerlessAny elk tagElk Area 50996Mudflow JNov. 27 - Dec. 2AntlerlessAny elk tagElk Area 50996))
*Muzzleloaders only; scopes allowed in JBH hunt. **May only hunt on privately owned lands. Must use only archery or legal shotgun (10 or 12 gauge; slugs only). HMThis is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated hunt master. 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 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 3 All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit Any elk GMUs 335-368 2 Region 5 Any elk All 500 series GMUs except GMU 522 4 Region 6 Any elk GMUs 654, 660, 672, 673, 681 1 [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020, 77.12.570, 77.12.210. 07-17-049 (Order 07-166), § 232-28-354, filed 8/9/07, effective 9/9/07; 07-11-017 (Order 07-62), § 232-28-354, filed 5/3/07, effective 6/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-28-354, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06; 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-354, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06.]