Title 232 Title 232 WAC FISH AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF (WILDLIFE)

Chapters 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 232-12 Permanent regulations. 232-18-200 Lead agency—Responsibilities. [Order 79, § 232-18- 232-14 State Hydraulic Code guidelines. 200, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), 232-16 Game reserves. filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 232-28 Seasons and limits. 232-18-203 Determination of lead agency—Procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § DISPOSITION OF CHAPTERS FORMERLY 232-18-203, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-203, filed CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and Chapter 232-18 WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-205 Lead agency designation—Department proposals. [Stat- STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT GUIDELINES utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 232-18-010 Authority. [Order 79, § 232-18-010, filed 4/9/76.] 138), § 232-18-205, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18- Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- 205, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 904. Later promulgation, see chapter 232-19 WAC. and WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-020 Purpose. [Order 79, § 232-18-020, filed 4/9/76.] 232-18-215 Lead agency designation—Private projects for which Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- the department is the only agency with jurisdiction. utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- [Order 79, § 232-18-215, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84- 904. 20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: 232-18-025 Scope and coverage of this chapter. [Statutory Author- RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18- 232-18-240 Agreements as to lead agency status. [Statutory Author- 025, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-025, filed ity: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18- 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 240, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-240, filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed WAC 197-11-904. 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 232-18-040 Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79- WAC 197-11-904. 08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-040, filed 7/31/79; Order 232-18-245 Agreements between the department and other 79, § 232-18-040, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 agency(s) on lead agency duties. [Order 79, § 232-18- (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 245, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 232-18-050 Use of the environmental checklist form. [Statutory and WAC 197-11-904. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-270 Assumption of lead agency status by department. [Order 232-18-050, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-050, filed 79, § 232-18-270, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-300 Threshold determination requirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-060 Scope of a proposal and its impacts for the purposes of 232-18-300, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-300, filed lead agency determination, threshold determination, and 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed EIS preparation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-060, filed 7/31/79; WAC 197-11-904. Order 79, § 232-18-060, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84- 232-18-305 Timing for threshold determination. [Statutory Author- 20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: ity: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18- RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 305, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-305, filed 232-18-100 Summary of information which may be required of a 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed private applicant. [Statutory Authority: RCW 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-100, filed WAC 197-11-904. 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-100, filed 4/9/76.] 232-18-310 Threshold determination procedures—Environmental Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- checklist. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79- utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-310, filed 7/31/79; Order 904. 79, § 232-18-310, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 232-18-150 Exemptions exclusive—CEP approval of changes in (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW exemptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79- 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-150, filed 7/31/79; Order 232-18-320 Threshold determination procedures—Initial review of 79, § 232-18-150, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 environmental checklist. [Statutory Authority: RCW (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-320, filed 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-320, filed 4/9/76.] 232-18-160 No presumption of significance for nonexempt actions. Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- [Order 79, § 232-18-160, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84- utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: 904. RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-330 Threshold determination procedures—Information in 232-18-180 Exemption for emergency actions. [Order 79, § 232-18- addition to checklist. [Statutory Authority: RCW 180, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-330, filed filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-330, filed 4/9/76.] and WAC 197-11-904. Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- 232-18-190 Use and effect of categorical exemptions. [Statutory utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 904. 232-18-190, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-190, filed 232-18-340 Threshold determination procedures—Negative decla- 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed rations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-

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116 (Order 138), § 232-18-340, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-442, filed § 232-18-340, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-442, filed 4/9/76.] (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 232-18-345 Assumption of lead agency status by department—Pre- 904. requisites, effect and form of notice. [Statutory Author- 232-18-444 List of elements of the environment. [Statutory Author- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18- 345, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-345, filed 444, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-444, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-350 Affirmative threshold determination. [Statutory Author- 232-18-450 Public awareness of availability of draft EIS. [Statutory ity: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 350, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-350, filed 232-18-450, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-450, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-355 Form of declaration of significance/ nonsignificance. 232-18-455 Circulation of the draft EIS—Review period. [Statutory [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § (Order 138), § 232-18-355, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-455, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-455, filed 232-18-355, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-360 Threshold determination criteria—Application of envi- 232-18-460 Specific agencies to which draft EIS shall be sent. [Stat- ronmental checklist. [Statutory Authority: RCW utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-360, filed 138), § 232-18-460, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18- 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-360, filed 4/9/76.] 460, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- and WAC 197-11-904. 904. 232-18-470 Cost to the public for reproduction of environmental 232-18-365 Environmental checklist. [Statutory Authority: RCW documents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79- 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-365, filed 08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-470, filed 7/31/79; Order 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-365, filed 4/9/76.] 79, § 232-18-470, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 904. 232-18-480 Public hearing on a proposal—When required. [Statu- 232-18-370 Withdrawal of affirmative threshold determination. tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 138), § 232-18-480, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18- (Order 138), § 232-18-370, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 480, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), 232-18-370, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW and WAC 197-11-904. 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-485 Notice of public hearing on environmental impact of the 232-18-375 Withdrawal of negative threshold determination. [Statu- proposal. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08- tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 116 (Order 138), § 232-18-485, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, 138), § 232-18-375, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18- § 232-18-485, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 375, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. and WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-490 Public hearing on the proposal—Use of environmental 232-18-400 Duty to begin preparation of a draft EIS. [Statutory documents. [Order 79, § 232-18-490, filed 4/9/76.] Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- 232-18-400, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-400, filed utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 904. 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 232-18-495 Preparation of amended or new draft EIS. [Order 79, § WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-495, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 232-18-405 Purpose and function of a draft EIS. [Order 79, § 232- (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 18-405, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-18-500 Department responsibilities when consulted as an 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. agency with jurisdiction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-18-410 Predraft consultation procedures. [Statutory Authority: 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-500, filed RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-410, 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-500, filed 4/9/76.] filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-410, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 904. 904. 232-18-510 Department responsibilities when consulted as an 232-18-420 Preparation of EIS by persons outside the department. agency with expertise but no jurisdiction. [Order 79, § [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 232-18-510, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 138), § 232-18-420, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-18-420, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-18-535 Cost of performance of consulted agency responsibili- 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. ties. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 232-18-425 Organization and style of a draft EIS. [Statutory Author- (Order 138), § 232-18-535, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § ity: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18- 232-18-535, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 425, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-425, filed (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 232-18-540 Limitations on responses to consultation. [Statutory WAC 197-11-904. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-440 Contents of a draft EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-18-540, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-540, filed 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-440, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-440, filed 4/9/76.] 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- WAC 197-11-904. utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 232-18-545 Effect of no written comment. [Statutory Authority: 904. RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-545, 232-18-442 Special considerations regarding contents of an EIS on a filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-545, filed 4/9/76.] nonproject action. [Statutory Authority: RCW Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat-

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utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 904. 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 232-18-550 Preparation of the final EIS—Time period allowed. 232-18-910 Severability. [Order 79, § 232-18-910, filed 4/9/76.] [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- (Order 138), § 232-18-550, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 232-18-550, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 904. (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. Chapter 232-19 232-18-570 Preparation of the final EIS—Contents—When no criti- DEPARTMENT OF GAME SEPA PROCEDURES cal comments received on the draft EIS. [Statutory 232-19-010 Authority. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order 238), § 232-19- 232-18-570, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-570, filed 010, filed 9/24/84. Formerly chapter 232-18 WAC.] 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed Repealed by 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW WAC 197-11-904. 77.12.047. 232-18-580 Preparation of the final EIS—Contents—When critical 232-19-015 Policy. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and comments received on the draft EIS. [Statutory Author- WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order 238), § 232-19- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18- 015, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10-038 (Order 03- 580, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-580, filed 83), filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Author- 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed ity: RCW 77.12.047. 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 232-19-020 Adoption by reference. [Statutory Authority: RCW WAC 197-11-904. 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order 232-18-600 Circulation of the final EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 238), § 232-19-020, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10- 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § 232-18-600, filed 038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Stat- 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-600, filed 4/9/76.] utory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- 232-19-030 Purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order 238), § 232-19- 904. 030, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10-038 (Order 03- 232-18-650 Effect of an adequate final EIS prepared pursuant to 83), filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Author- NEPA. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08- ity: RCW 77.12.047. 116 (Order 138), § 232-18-650, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, 232-19-040 Additional definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW § 232-18-650, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 238), § 232-19-040, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10- 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Stat- 232-18-652 Supplementation by the department of an inadequate utory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. final NEPA EIS. [Order 79, § 232-18-652, filed 4/9/76.] 232-19-050 Designation of responsible official. [Statutory Author- Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- ity: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20- utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 012 (Order 238), § 232-19-050, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed 904. by 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective 232-18-660 Use of previously prepared EIS for a different proposed 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. action. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08- 232-19-055 SEPA public information center. [Statutory Authority: 116 (Order 138), § 232-18-660, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 § 232-18-660, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), § 232-19-055, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 232-18-690 Use of another agency's EIS by the department. [Statu- 232-19-060 EIS preparation. [Statutory Authority: RCW tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order 138), § 232-18-690, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18- 238), § 232-19-060, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10- 690, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), 038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Stat- filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 utory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. and WAC 197-11-904. 232-19-070 Environmentally sensitive areas. [Statutory Authority: 232-18-695 Draft and final supplements to a revised EIS. [Statutory RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 (Order 138), § (Order 238), § 232-19-070, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 232-18-695, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 232-18-695, filed 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and 232-19-080 Threshold levels adopted by local governments. [Statu- WAC 197-11-904. tory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 232-18-700 No action for seven days after publication of the final 904. 84-20-012 (Order 238), § 232-19-080, filed EIS. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-116 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), filed (Order 138), § 232-18-700, filed 7/31/79; Order 79, § 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-18-700, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 77.12.047. (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-19-090 Coordination of combined state-federal action. [Statu- 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. tory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- 232-18-710 EIS combined with existing planning and review pro- 904. 84-20-012 (Order 238), § 232-19-090, filed cesses. [Order 79, § 232-18-710, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), filed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Statutory 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 77.12.047. 232-18-830 Responsibility of department—SEPA public informa- 232-19-100 Public notice requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW tion center. [Order 79, § 232-18-830, filed 4/9/76.] 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order Repealed by 79-08-116 (Order 138), filed 7/31/79. Stat- 238), § 232-19-100, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Stat- 232-18-835 Department responsibilities to regional SEPA public utory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. information centers. [Order 79, § 232-18-835, filed 232-19-110 Notice/ statute of limitations. [Statutory Authority: 4/9/76.] Repealed by 79-08-116 (Order 138), filed RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 7/31/79. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 238), § 232-19-110, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 232-18-840 Application of department guidelines to ongoing 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective actions. [Order 79, § 232-18-840, filed 4/9/76.] 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. Repealed by 84-20-012 (Order 238), filed 9/24/84. Stat- 232-19-120 Policies and procedures for conditioning or denying per- utory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11- mits or other approvals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 904. 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order 232-18-870 Filing of agency action—Publication—Form—Time 238), § 232-19-120, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10- limitation for commencing challenge to action. [Order 038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Stat- 79, § 232-18-870, filed 4/9/76.] Repealed by 84-20-012 utory Authority: RCW 77.12.047.

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232-19-130 Informal appeal. [Statutory Authority: RCW 3/2/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order 77.12.040. 238), § 232-19-130, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10- 038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Stat- Chapter 232-32 utory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. COOPERATIVE WILDLIFE PROJECTS 232-19-140 Formal administrative appeal. [Statutory Authority: 232-32-010 Purpose. [Statutory Authority: 1984 c 72. 84-18-065 RCW 43.21C.120 and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order 237), § 232-32-010, filed 9/5/84.] Repealed by (Order 238), § 232-19-140, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 99-11-003 (Order 99-43), filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. 03-10-038 (Order 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 232-32-020 Definitions. [Statutory Authority: 1984 c 72. 84-18-065 232-19-180 Severability. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.21C.120 (Order 237), § 232-32-020, filed 9/5/84.] Repealed by and WAC 197-11-904. 84-20-012 (Order 238), § 232- 99-11-003 (Order 99-43), filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. 19-180, filed 9/24/84.] Repealed by 03-10-038 (Order Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 03-83), filed 4/30/03, effective 5/31/03. Statutory 232-32-030 Information required from volunteer groups. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. Authority: 1984 c 72. 84-18-065 (Order 237), § 232-32- Reviser’s note: Later promulgation, see chapter 220-100 WAC. 030, filed 9/5/84.] Repealed by 99-11-003 (Order 99- 43), filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Chapter 232-20 232-32-040 Review and selection process. [Statutory Authority: GAME MANAGEMENT UNIT AREAS RCW 75.52.050. 88-17-030 (Order 317), § 232-32-040, 232-20-010 Game management unit descriptions. [Order 276 filed 8/12/88. Statutory Authority: 1984 c 72. 84-18- (uncodified), filed 8/1/68; Temporary regulation No. 065 (Order 237), § 232-32-040, filed 9/5/84.] Repealed 216-A, filed 8/16/63; Temporary regulation No. 203, by 99-11-003 (Order 99-43), filed 5/6/99, effective filed 8/4/62; Temporary regulation No. 189, filed 6/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 8/18/61; Temporary regulation No. 173-B, filed 232-32-050 Criteria used in selecting cooperative wildlife projects. 8/10/60.] Later promulgation, see chapter 232-24 [Statutory Authority: 1984 c 72. 84-18-065 (Order WAC. 237), § 232-32-050, filed 9/5/84.] Repealed by 99-11- 003 (Order 99-43), filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. Statu- Chapter 232-21 tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. GOLD PROSPECTING—CLASSIFICATIONS 232-32-060 Procedures for revocation of a cooperative wildlife 232-21-100 Gold prospecting. [Statutory Authority: RCW project. [Statutory Authority: 1984 c 72. 84-18-065 77.12.040. 80-15-065 (Order 157), § 232-20-100 (codi- (Order 237), § 232-32-060, filed 9/5/84.] Repealed by fied as WAC 232-21-100), filed 10/16/80. Effective 99-11-003 (Order 99-43), filed 5/6/99, effective 6/6/99. until June 30, 1981.] Repealed by 81-12-005 (Order Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 164), filed 5/26/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-32-070 Priority for eggs, seed, juveniles, broodstock, and 77.12.040. department facilities. [Statutory Authority: 1984 c 72. 232-21-101 Gold and fish. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 84-18-065 (Order 237), § 232-32-070, filed 9/5/84.] 81-12-005 (Order 164), § 232-21-101, filed 5/26/81.] Repealed by 99-11-003 (Order 99-43), filed 5/6/99, Repealed by 99-05-024 (Order 99-07), filed 2/9/99, effective 6/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. effective 3/12/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040.

Chapter 232-12 Chapter 232-24 Chapter 232-12 WAC TEMPORARY REGULATIONS PERMANENT REGULATIONS 232-24-010 Juvenile fishing and catch limits. [Temporary Regula- tion 184, filed 4/14/61; Regulation 159, filed 3/21/60. WAC Formerly WAC 232-12-540.] Repealed by Order 4, 232-12-001 Definition of terms. filed 4/20/70. 232-12-002 Fish and wildlife commission members' recusal require- 232-24-020 Scatter Creek public hunting area—Dog training and ments for commissioners with beneficial interests trails. [Temporary Regulation 228, filed 7/25/64.] in certain commission decisions and transactions. Repealed by Order 4, filed 4/20/70. 232-12-004 Classification of wild birds. 232-24-030 Lake Terrell classified as "catch and release" lake. 232-12-005 Predatory birds. [Temporary Regulation 261, filed 1/25/67; Temporary 232-12-007 Classification of wild animals. Regulation 245, filed 12/7/65.] Repealed by Order 4, 232-12-011 Wildlife classified as protected shall not be hunted or filed 4/20/70. fished. 232-24-040 Restriction on applicants for mountain goat and moun- 232-12-014 Wildlife classified as endangered species. tain sheep (Bighorn) controlled hunts. [Temporary Reg- 232-12-016 Nonnative aquatic species. ulation 251, filed 5/31/66.] Repealed by Order 4, filed 232-12-017 Deleterious exotic wildlife. 4/20/70. 232-12-01701 Aquatic nuisance species. 232-24-043 Ineligible applicants making application for controlled 232-12-019 Classification of game fish. goat, mountain sheep (Bighorn sheep) or elk hunt per- 232-12-021 Importation and retention of dead nonresident wildlife. mits—Penalties. [Temporary Regulation 289, filed 232-12-024 Requirements for sealing of pelts and collection of bio- 8/12/69.] Repealed by Order 16, filed 6/30/71. logical information for river otter, cougar, lynx, and 232-24-045 Restrictions on applicants for controlled elk hunts. bobcat. [Temporary Regulation 263, filed 5/15/67.] Repealed by 232-12-025 Hunts authorized pursuant to RCW 77.12.240. Order 4, filed 4/20/70. 232-12-027 Game farm license provisions. 232-24-050 White fallow deer in Grant and Douglas counties. [Tem- 232-12-031 Game farm invoice requirements. porary Regulation 241, filed 8/16/65; Temporary Regu- 232-12-034 Acquisition of wildlife by game farmer. lation 206, filed 8/14/62.] Repealed by Order 4, filed 232-12-037 Shooting preserves—Licensing—Permits—Operations. 4/20/70. 232-12-041 Permit for holding field trials. 232-24-060 Pursuit of bear and cougar without taking or killing. 232-12-044 Use of game birds for training dogs, field trials—Mark- [Temporary Regulation 268, filed 8/25/67, 7/15/67.] ing requirements. Repealed by Order 4, filed 4/20/70. 232-12-045 Hunting equipment restrictions. 232-24-070 Means of taking migratory waterfowl or migratory 232-12-047 Unlawful firearms for hunting. game birds. [Order 281 (part), filed 9/11/68, effective 232-12-051 Muzzleloading firearms. 10/12/68.] Repealed by Order 4, filed 4/20/70. 232-12-054 Archery requirements—Archery special use permits. 232-24-080 Use of dog unlawful when pursuing bear, predatory ani- 232-12-055 Hunting—Hunter orange clothing requirements. mals or predatory birds. [Temporary Regulation 288 232-12-057 Hunting with aid of aircraft, boats or other vehicles. (part), filed 6/5/69.] Repealed by Order 4, filed 4/20/70. 232-12-061 Tagging requirements. 232-24-090 Transporting mountain sheep and mountain goat. [Tem- 232-12-064 Live wildlife. porary Regulation 288 (part), filed 6/5/69.] Repealed by 232-12-066 Revocation, modification, or suspension of a permit to Order 4, filed 4/20/70. hold wild animals, wild birds, or game fish in cap- 232-24-120 Temporary regulation. [Order 104, § 232-24-120, filed tivity. 8/4/77.] Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective 232-12-067 Sale of fish and wildlife by zoos and aquariums.

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232-12-068 Nontoxic shot requirements. 232-12-423 Public hunting defined and access contracts. 232-12-071 Buying or selling game unlawful—Game-farmed meat 232-12-619 Bullfrogs. exception. 232-12-800 Purpose. 232-12-072 Eastern Washington pheasant enhancement—Funding 232-12-804 Description of central and field organization of the level determination. department of game. 232-12-073 Advanced hunter education. 232-12-807 Operations and procedures. 232-12-077 Wildlife taken by another. 232-12-809 Definition of Eastern and Western Washington. 232-12-081 Checking stations—Inspection of game and licenses. 232-12-810 Public records officer. 232-12-082 Collection of sampling data—Unlawful acts. 232-12-813 Copying. 232-12-083 Emergency rule criteria. 232-12-814 Requests for public records. 232-12-086 Director or his designee is empowered to issue nuisance 232-12-820 Review of denials of public records requests. wildlife control operator certifications to control 232-12-824 Records index. nuisance or problem wildlife. 232-12-828 Hunting of game birds and animals by persons with a 232-12-087 Requirements to possess Indian caught anadromous disability. game fish or roe. 232-12-830 Waters in which either a personal use freshwater or per- 232-12-091 Commercial buying and processing of anadromous sonal use saltwater fishing license is valid. game fish or roe. 232-12-094 Records for purchase and receipt of anadromous game DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY fish and roe. CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER 232-12-097 Transportation of anadromous game fish and roe. 232-12-099 Treaty Indian fishing gear identification. 232-12-010 Definition of terms. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-12-101 Falconry and captive propagation of raptors permitted. 77.12.040. 79-08-066 (Order 137), § 232-12-010, filed 232-12-104 Falconry definitions. 7/23/79; Order 2, § 232-12-010, filed 4/20/70; Regula- 232-12-106 Provisions for accidental take by falconers. tion No. 1, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 2, filed 232-12-107 Falconry permit license required. 4/14/60, 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), 232-12-114 Permit required for capture of raptors. filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-117 Marking and identification of raptors required. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-001. 232-12-121 Reporting requirements for capture, importation, expor- 232-12-015 Classification of game fish. [Order 59, § 232-12-015, tation, transfer, or other disposal of raptors. filed 9/4/74; Order 33, § 232-12-015, filed 7/10/72; 232-12-124 Methods of capture and prohibitions in taking raptors. Order 19, § 232-12-015, filed 9/2/71; Order 2, § 232-12- 232-12-127 Revocation, modifications or suspension of falconry 015, filed 4/20/70; Order 58, filed 9/11/69.] Repealed by permits. 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- 232-12-129 Captive propagation of raptors—Sale, records, reports ity: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC and inspection. 232-12-019. 232-12-134 Report required of licensed trappers. 232-12-018 Definitions—Landlocked chinook and coho. [Statutory 232-12-141 Wild animal trapping. Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. 99-08-029 232-12-142 Special trapping permit—Use of body-gripping traps. (Order 99-13), § 232-12-018, filed 3/30/99, effective 232-12-154 Juvenile fishing waters. 5/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-07- 232-12-164 Fishing near dams—Department facilities. 076 (Order 97-50), § 232-12-018, filed 3/19/97, effec- 232-12-166 Northern squawfish sport-reward fishery Columbia and tive 5/1/97; 95-17-063 (Order 95-103), § 232-12-018, Snake rivers. filed 8/15/95, effective 9/15/95.] Repealed by 00-08- 232-12-168 Fishing contests. 038 (Order 00-29), filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00. Stat- 232-12-169 Hunting contests. utory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. 232-12-174 Domestic animals on department lands. 232-12-020 Definition of eastern and western Washington counties. 232-12-177 Vehicles using department lands. [Regulation No. 2, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 5, 232-12-181 Livestock grazing on department of fish and wildlife filed 4/14/60 and 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 lands. (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-12-184 Aircraft—Authorized use on department lands. 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-019. 232-12-187 Access areas—Other department lands—Wildlife agent 232-12-030 Classification of wild birds. [Order 81, § 232-12-030, to control traffic thereon. filed 5/26/76; Regulation No. 3, effective 1/1/64; Regu- 232-12-189 Duplicate licenses, tags, etc.—Rules for issuance. lation No. 55, filed 9/14/61; Regulation No. 53, filed 232-12-221 Petitions—Form—Scheduling—Ruling. 5/16/61; Regulation No. 3, filed 4/14/60 and 3/21/60.] 232-12-227 Hunter education training program requirements. Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Stat- 232-12-242 Hunting restrictions. utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, 232-12-243 Public safety cougar removals. see WAC 232-12-004. 232-12-24402 Colville Indian Reservation—Prohibiting the taking or 232-12-040 Classification of wild animals. [Statutory Authority: hunting of big game and grouse and trapping of fur- RCW 77.12.040. 80-09-029 (Order 150), § 232-12-040, bearers. filed 7/9/80; Order 7, § 232-12-040, filed 7/23/70; Order 232-12-247 Transmission lines—Unlawful hunting. 2, § 232-12-040, filed 4/20/70; Order 4, § 232-12-040, 232-12-251 Removal of minerals, wood and artifacts from depart- filed 7/31/69, effective 10/10/69; Regulation No. 4, filed ment lands. 5/17/68; Regulation No. 4, filed 6/21/67, 5/31/66, 232-12-253 Tribal hunting—Medicine Creek Treaty hunters— 1/1/64; Order, filed 4/14/60 and 3/21/60.] Repealed by Enforcement policy. 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- 232-12-254 Discharge of litter on department lands—Unlawful. ity: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-257 Use of decoys and calls. 232-12-007. 232-12-261 Live decoys unlawful. 232-12-050 Game importer's license and fee—Permit required to 232-12-264 Baiting of game birds—Unlawful. import. [Regulation No. 5, effective 1/1/64; Regulation 232-12-267 Field identification of wildlife—Evidence of sex—Def- No. 6, filed 4/14/60 and 3/21/60.] Repealed by Order 80, initions. filed 4/22/76. 232-12-271 Criteria for planting aquatic plants and releasing wild- 232-12-060 Report and permit required to import and retain game life. carcasses. [Regulation No. 6, effective 1/1/64; Regula- 232-12-272 Juvenile fishing events. tion No. 7, filed 4/14/60 and 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81- 232-12-275 Wildlife rehabilitation permits. 12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: 232-12-277 Taxidermy and furdealing records. RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12- 232-12-284 Bighorn sheep—Marking requirements. 021. 232-12-287 Possession of dead wildlife. 232-12-065 Bobcat, Canada lynx and river otter pelt tagging require- 232-12-289 Official hunting hours for game birds and game animals. ments. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 78-02- 232-12-291 Hunting before or after hours. 055 (Order 114), § 232-12-065, filed 1/20/78.] Repealed 232-12-292 Bald eagle protection rules. by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory 232-12-297 Endangered, threatened, and sensitive wildlife species Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see classification. WAC 232-12-024. 232-12-421 Hunt or possess big game without an access permit. 232-12-069 Transport tag fees for black bear and cougar. [Statutory 232-12-422 Hunt or possess a wild animal or wild bird without an Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-01-213 (Order 97-247), access permit. § 232-12-069, filed 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98.]

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Repealed by 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), filed 1/13/99, 232-12-131, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and 232-12-131, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-255.] RCW 75.08.080. Repealed by 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), filed 4/26/01, 232-12-070 Game farmer license provisions. [Statutory Authority: effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-066 (Order 137), § 232-12-070, 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. filed 7/23/79; Order 95, § 232-12-070, filed 1/14/77; 232-12-135 Muzzle-loading rifles. [Order 56, § 232-12-135, filed Regulation No. 7, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 52, 7/11/74; Order 2, § 232-12-135, filed 4/20/70.] filed 5/16/61; Regulation No. 8, filed 4/14/60 and Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Stat- 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later see WAC 232-12-051. promulgation, see WAC 232-12-027. 232-12-137 Unlawful to use game species for trapping. [Statutory 232-12-074 Retention of game. [Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-15-060 (Order 211), § 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-074, filed 232-12-137, filed 7/20/83; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 6/1/81.] Repealed by 93-04-075 (Order 592), filed 232-12-137, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 1/29/93, effective 3/1/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-12-137, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-300.] 77.12.040. Repealed by 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), filed 8/11/99, 232-12-080 Game farmer invoice requirements. [Regulation No. 8, effective 9/11/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 9, filed 4/14/60 and 040. 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 232-12-140 Bow and arrow requirements. [Order 80, § 232-12-140, 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later filed 4/22/76; Regulation No. 14, filed 6/21/67; Regula- promulgation, see WAC 232-12-031. tion No. 14, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 57, filed 232-12-084 Director empowered to alter seasons. [Statutory Author- 8/1/63; Regulation No. 54, filed 7/3/61; Regulation No. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- 35, filed 4/14/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), 084, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-205.] filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Repealed by 84-12-009 (Order 226), filed 5/25/84. Stat- Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-054. utory Authority: RCW 77.04.020. 232-12-144 Possession of live fish for bait while fishing. [Statutory 232-12-085 Director empowered to alter seasons. [Statutory Author- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § ity: RCW 77.04.020. 84-12-009 (Order 226), § 232-12- 232-12-144, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-320.] 085, filed 5/25/84.] Repealed by 88-24-004 (Order 325), Repealed by 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), filed 6/13/06, filed 11/29/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.150 effective 7/14/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- and 77.12.040. 047. 232-12-090 Acquisition of game by game farmer. [Regulation No. 9, 232-12-147 Maximum number of fishing lines and hooks—Snag- effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 10, filed 4/14/60 and ging and gaffing fish unlawful. [Statutory Authority: 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed RCW 77.12.040. 92-11-078 (Order 544), § 232-12-147, 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later filed 5/20/92, effective 6/20/92; 81-22-002 (Order 174), promulgation, see WAC 232-12-034. § 232-12-147, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-100 Shooting preserves—Licensing—Permits—Opera- 232-12-147, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-340.] tions. [Order 98, § 232-12-100, filed 7/15/77; Regula- Repealed by 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), filed 3/29/02, tion No. 10, filed 6/21/67; Regulation No. 10, effective effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 1/1/64; Regulation No. 46, filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 51, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 232-12-150 Hunting from aircraft, boats, automobiles, etc.—Unlaw- 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW ful. [Order 2, § 232-12-150, filed 4/20/70; Regulation 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-037. No. 15, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 38, filed 232-12-105 Shooting preserve for wild animals. [Order 26, § 232- 4/14/60; Regulation No. 39, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- 12-105, filed 1/14/72.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW ity: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-037. 232-12-057. 232-12-110 Permit for holding field trials. [Regulation No. 11, 232-12-151 Fly fishing rules. [Statutory Authority: RCW effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 23, filed 4/14/60; Reg- 77.12.040. 95-05-008 (Order 95-11), § 232-12-151, ulation No. 24, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 filed 2/1/95, effective 5/1/95; 82-04-034 (Order 177), § (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-12-151, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-041. 232-12-151, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-350.] 232-12-111 Limitation on possession of raptors. [Statutory Author- Repealed by 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), filed 3/29/02, ity: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 111, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-233.] 232-12-157 Steelhead catch record card. [Statutory Authority: 1998 Repealed by 82-04-034 (Order 177), filed 1/28/82. Stat- c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-157, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory 232-12-120 Use of game for training dogs or for field trials—Tag- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 85-12-005 (Order 252), § ging requirements. [Regulation No. 12, effective 1/1/64; 232-12-157, filed 5/23/85; 84-03-021 (Order 220), § Regulation No. 24, filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 25, 232-12-157, filed 1/11/84. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. 83-21-003 (Order 218), § filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-157, filed 10/6/83. Statutory Authority: RCW Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-044. 77.12.040. 82-22-032 (Order 195), § 232-12-157, filed 232-12-130 Unlawful firearms for hunting. [Statutory Authority: 10/27/82; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-157, filed RCW 77.12.040. 80-05-022 (Order 146), § 232-12-130, 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-157, filed filed 4/11/80; 79-08-066 (Order 137), § 232-12-130, 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-360.] Repealed by 99- filed 7/23/79; Order 110, § 232-12-130, filed 10/27/77; 17-066 (Order 99-125), filed 8/13/99, effective 4/1/00. Order 2, § 232-12-130, filed 4/20/70; Regulation No. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. 13, filed 6/21/67; Regulation No. 13, filed 8/24/65; Reg- 232-12-160 Big game supplemental tag—Tagging requirements. ulation No. 13, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 34, [Order 2, § 232-12-160, filed 4/20/70; Regulation No. filed 4/14/60; Regulation Nos. 36 and 46, filed 3/21/60.] 16, filed 6/21/67; Regulation No. 16, effective 1/1/64; Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Stat- Regulation No. 45, filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 50, utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), see WAC 232-12-047. filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-131 Permits for special hunting and trapping seasons. [Stat- Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-061. utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-17-045 (Order 232-12-161 Fishing guide reports. [Statutory Authority: RCW 98-151), § 232-12-131, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98. 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-161, filed Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-365.] Repealed by 00- 96-04-027, § 232-12-131, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. 13-090 (Order 00-102), filed 6/20/00, effective 7/21/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-03-034 Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. (Order 94-145), § 232-12-131, filed 1/10/95, effective 232-12-167 Hunting and fishing contest rules. [Statutory Authority: 2/10/95; 94-11-030 (Order 638), § 232-12-131, filed RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-167, 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94; 87-12-034 (Order 289), § filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-167, 232-12-131, filed 5/29/87; 82-04-034 (Order 177), § filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-380.] Repealed by

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86-21-017 (Order 280), filed 10/6/86. Statutory Author- 4/14/60; Regulation No. 23, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by ity: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.16.010. 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- 232-12-170 Holding game animals, fur-bearing animals or game ity: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC birds in captivity, unlawful. [Order 80, § 232-12-170, 232-12-077. filed 4/22/76; Order 68, § 232-12-170, filed 7/21/75; 232-12-211 Requirements to possess Indian caught steelhead. Order 14, § 232-12-170, filed 5/27/71; Order 2, § 232- [Order 62, § 232-12-211, filed 10/9/74.] Repealed by 12-170, filed 4/20/70; Regulation No. 17, effective 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- 1/1/64; Regulation Nos. 10 and 11, filed 4/14/60 and ity: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 232-12-157. 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later 232-12-212 Commercial buying and processing of steelhead trout. promulgation, see WAC 232-12-064 and 232-12-074. [Order 98, § 232-12-212, filed 7/15/77; Order 72, § 232- 232-12-171 Commercial use of wildlife prohibited. [Order 95, § 12-212, filed 8/22/75; Order 62, § 232-12-212, filed 232-12-171, filed 1/14/77.] Repealed by 81-12-029 10/9/74.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-071. promulgation, see WAC 232-12-091. 232-12-173 Catching, killing, taking, or holding protected wildlife 232-12-213 Records for purchase and receipt of steelhead trout. in captivity, unlawful. [Order 14, § 232-12-173, filed [Order 88, § 232-12-213, filed 9/13/76.] Repealed by 5/27/71.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later ity: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC promulgation, see WAC 232-12-071. 232-12-094. 232-12-175 Pursuit of bear without taking or killing. [Order 2, § 232-12-214 Transportation of steelhead trout. [Order 88, § 232-12- 232-12-175, filed 4/20/70.] Repealed by Order 14, filed 214, filed 9/13/76.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), 5/27/71. filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-180 Time limit for possession of game—Extensions. [Regu- Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-097. lation No. 18, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 20, filed 232-12-215 Proper marking on packages and containers of steelhead 4/14/60; Regulation No. 21, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by trout. [Order 88, § 232-12-215, filed 9/13/76.] Repealed 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory ity: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-287. 232-12-220 Possession of game unlawful. [Order 38, § 232-12-220, 232-12-182 Interim grazing lease regulation. [Statutory Authority: filed 4/12/73; Regulation No. 22, effective 1/1/64; Reg- RCW 77.12.210. 87-21-028 (Order 300), § 232-12-182, ulation No. 47, filed 4/14/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 filed 10/12/87.] Repealed by 88-23-110 (Order 324), (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 11/22/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210. 77.12.040. 232-12-190 Tag required for storing or processing game. [Regula- 232-12-224 Possession of wildlife off an Indian reservation legally tion No. 19, effective 1/1/64.] Repealed by 81-12-029 possessed on reservation. [Statutory Authority: RCW (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-224, filed 77.12.040. 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-490.] Repealed by 04- 232-12-191 Suspension of licensing privileges—Reinstatement. 23-040 (Order 04-300), filed 11/10/04, effective [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-02-018 12/11/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. (Order 97-255), § 232-12-191, filed 12/30/97, effective 232-12-230 Falconry and captive propagation of raptors permitted. 1/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.21.060. 90-11- [Order 88, § 232-12-230, filed 9/13/76; Order 68, § 232- 051 (Order 439), § 232-12-191, filed 5/11/90, effective 12-230, filed 7/21/75; Order 50, § 232-12-230, filed 6/11/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12- 1/21/74, effective 3/1/74; Order 2, § 232-12-230, filed 029 (Order 165), § 232-12-191, filed 6/1/81. Formerly 4/20/70; Regulation No. 23, effective 1/1/64.] Repealed WAC 232-12-430.] Repealed by 00-01-102 (Order 99- by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory 210), filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see Authority: RCW 75.08.080. WAC 232-12-101. 232-12-194 Procedure—Petitions for reissuance of hunting 232-12-231 Falconry definitions. [Order 88, § 232-12-231, filed license—Time period for petition—Juvenile applicants. 9/13/76; Order 50, § 232-12-231, filed 1/21/74, effec- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 tive 3/1/74.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed (Order 165), § 232-12-194, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later 232-12-435.] Repealed by 98-02-018 (Order 97-255), promulgation, see WAC 232-12-104. filed 12/30/97, effective 1/30/98. Statutory Authority: 232-12-232 Falconry permits required. [Order 88, § 232-12-232, RCW 77.12.040. filed 9/13/76; Order 50, § 232-12-232, filed 1/21/74, 232-12-197 Procedures to review administrative license decisions. effective 3/1/74.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 165), § 232-12-197, filed 6/1/81.] Repealed by Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-107. 98-02-018 (Order 97-255), filed 12/30/97, effective 232-12-233 Limitation on possession of raptors. [Order 88, § 232- 1/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 12-233, filed 9/13/76; Order 68, § 232-12-233, filed 232-12-200 Transportation of game taken by another. [Regulation 7/21/75; Order 50, § 232-12-233, filed 1/21/74, effec- No. 20, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 21, filed tive 3/1/74.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 22, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- promulgation, see WAC 232-12-111. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-234 Permit required for capture, importation, exportation, 232-12-201 Checking stations—Inspection of game and licenses. and transfer of raptors. [Order 88, § 232-12-234, filed [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-066 9/13/76; Order 68, § 232-12-234, filed 7/21/75; Order (Order 137), § 232-12-201, filed 7/23/79.] Repealed by 52, § 232-12-234, filed 5/27/74.] Repealed by 81-12- 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- 029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: ity: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12- 232-12-081. 114. 232-12-205 Director empowered to alter seasons. [Statutory Author- 232-12-235 Marking and identification of raptors required. [Order ity: RCW 77.12.040. 78-11-056 (Order 126), § 232-12- 88, § 232-12-235, filed 9/13/76.] Repealed by 81-12- 205, filed 10/25/78.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12- 040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-084. 117. 232-12-207 Petitions—Consideration by commission. [Statutory 232-12-236 Falconry reports required. [Order 88, § 232-12-236, Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § filed 9/13/76; Order 68, § 232-12-236, filed 7/21/75; 232-12-207, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-470.] Order 50, § 232-12-236, filed 1/21/74, effective 3/1/74.] Repealed by 98-02-018 (Order 97-255), filed 12/30/97, Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Stat- effective 1/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, 040. see WAC 232-12-121. 232-12-210 Tagging requirements of game taken by another—Own- 232-12-237 Methods of capture and prohibitions in taking raptors. ership. [Order 62, § 232-12-210, filed 10/9/74; Regula- [Order 88, § 232-12-237, filed 9/13/76; Order 68, § 232- tion No. 21, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 22, filed 12-237, filed 7/21/75; Order 50, § 232-12-237, filed

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1/21/74, effective 3/1/74.] Repealed by 81-12-029 177), filed 1/28/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 040. 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-101 232-12-290 Trapping in muskrat houses unlawful. [Regulation No. and 232-12-124. 29, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 28, filed 4/14/60; 232-12-238 Revocation, modifications or suspension of falconry Regulation No. 30, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by Order 2, permits. [Order 88, § 232-12-238, filed 9/13/76; Order filed 4/20/70. 50, § 232-12-238, filed 1/21/74, effective 3/1/74.] 232-12-294 Definitions—Hydraulic project permits. [Statutory Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Stat- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, 232-12-294, filed 6/1/81.] Repealed by 83-09-026 see WAC 232-12-127. (Order 205), filed 4/14/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-12-240 Permit to kill game—Game damage. [Statutory Author- 75.20.100 and 77.12.010 and chapter 34.04 RCW. Later ity: RCW 77.12.040. 78-02-055 (Order 114), § 232-12- promulgation, see WAC 232-14-010. 240, filed 1/20/78; Order 7, § 232-12-240, filed 7/23/70; 232-12-300 Edible flesh of game species unlawful for trap bait. Regulation No. 24, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 18, [Order 59, § 232-12-300, filed 9/4/74; Regulation No. filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 19, filed 3/21/60.] 30, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 29, filed 4/14/60; Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Stat- Regulation No. 31, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: 232-12-241 Requirements of license dealers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12- RCW 77.04.020 and 77.32.050. 86-21-009 (Order 282), 137. § 232-12-241, filed 10/3/86, effective 1/1/87. Statutory 232-12-310 Wild animal trapping. [Order 59, § 232-12-310, filed Authority: RCW 77.04.020, 77.32.256 and 77.32.050. 9/4/74; Order 2, § 232-12-310, filed 4/20/70; Regulation 86-03-055 (Order 268), § 232-12-241, filed 1/15/86. No. 31, filed 6/21/67; Regulation No. 31, effective Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-22-002 1/1/64; Regulation No. 30, filed 4/14/60; Regulation (Order 174), § 232-12-241, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 No. 32, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order (Order 165), § 232-12-241, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 232-12-510.] Repealed by 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), 040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-141. filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: 232-12-315 Planting or releasing fish in state waters. [Regulation 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. No. 54, filed 1/25/67.] Repealed by Order 2, filed 232-12-244 Hunting restrictions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 4/20/70. 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-244, filed 232-12-320 Use of live fish for bait unlawful. [Regulation No. 32, 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-244, filed effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 12, filed 4/14/60; Reg- 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-520.] Repealed by 91- ulation No. 13, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 13-061 (Order 496), filed 6/17/91, effective 7/18/91. (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-144. 232-12-24401 Closure of all lands within the Colville Indian Reserva- 232-12-330 Use of artificial lights in fishing unlawful. [Regulation tion to the trapping and hunting of all wild animals, blue No. 33, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 13, filed grouse, ruffed grouse, Franklin grouse, sharp-tailed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 14, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by grouse, sage hen grouse, and mourning doves. [Statu- 78-11-057 (Order 127), filed 10/25/78. Statutory tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-09-022 (Order Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 201), § 232-12-24401, filed 4/14/83.] Repealed by 98- 232-12-340 Maximum number of fishing lines and hooks—Snag- 10-019 (Order 98-70), filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. ging and gaffing fish unlawful. [Order 75, § 232-12- Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 340, filed 10/17/75; Order 46, § 232-12-340, filed 232-12-250 Beaver tag required. [Order 16, § 232-12-250, filed 9/13/73; Order 11, § 232-12-340, filed 4/9/71; Order 7, 6/30/71; Regulation No. 25, effective 1/1/64; Regula- § 232-12-340, filed 7/23/70; Order 2, § 232-12-340, tion No. 58, filed 8/1/63.] Repealed by 80-13-012 filed 4/20/70; Regulation No. 34, effective 1/1/64; Reg- (Order 152), filed 9/8/80. Statutory Authority: RCW ulation No. 14, filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 15, filed 77.12.040. 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later 232-12-255 Permits for controlled hunts. [Order 2, § 232-12-255, promulgation, see WAC 232-12-147. filed 4/20/70.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-350 Definition of fly fishing. [Statutory Authority: RCW Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-131. 77.12.040. 78-02-055 (Order 114), § 232-12-350, filed 1/20/78; Order 2, § 232-12-350, filed 4/20/70; Regula- 232-12-260 Compensation to landowner for beaver pelts. [Regula- tion No. 35, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 15, filed tion No. 26, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 25, filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 16, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 4/14/60; Regulation No. 26, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- 80-15-063 (Order 155), filed 10/16/80. Statutory ity: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-350. 232-12-270 Affidavit required for transportation and possession of 232-12-355 Juvenile fishing and catch limits. [Order 2, § 232-12- beaver pelts—Tagging requirements and fee. [Regula- 355, filed 4/20/70.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), tion No. 27, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 26, filed filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 4/14/60; Regulation No. 27, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-154. 80-15-063 (Order 155), filed 10/16/80. Statutory 232-12-360 Steelhead fishing permit punch card requirements. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-066 232-12-274 Conditions for issuance of permits for scientific collec- (Order 137), § 232-12-360, filed 7/23/79; Order 75, § tion, research or display. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-12-360, filed 10/17/75; Order 62, § 232-12-360, 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-274, filed filed 10/9/74; Order 19, § 232-12-360, filed 9/2/71; 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-274, filed Regulation No. 36, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 56, 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-676.] Repealed by 88- filed 10/13/61; Regulation No. 33, filed 4/14/60; Regu- 05-031 (Order 304), filed 2/12/88. Statutory Authority: lation No. 35, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 RCW 77.32.010 (2)(b) and 77.32.240. (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-12-276 Scientific permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-157. 77.32.010 (2)(b) and 77.32.240. 88-05-031 (Order 304), 232-12-365 Fishing guide reports. [Order 80, § 232-12-365, filed § 232-12-276, filed 2/12/88.] Repealed by 06-07-081 4/22/76.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed (Order 06-47), filed 3/14/06, effective 4/14/06. Statu- 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later tory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. promulgation, see WAC 232-12-161. 232-12-280 Report required of licensed trappers. [Regulation No. 232-12-370 Fishing near dams, fish traps and hatcheries unlawful. 28, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 27, filed 4/14/60; [Regulation No. 37, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 16, Regulation No. 28, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12- filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 17, filed 3/21/60.] 029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Stat- RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, 134. see WAC 232-12-164. 232-12-281 Copying. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12- 232-12-373 Unlawful to fish in irrigation ditches or canals when clo- 029 (Order 165), § 232-12-281, filed 6/1/81. Formerly sure notice posted. [Order 56, filed 9/11/68.] Repealed WAC 232-12-816.] Repealed by 82-04-034 (Order by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory

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Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), WAC 232-12-164. filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-380 Hunting and fishing contests. [Order 98, § 232-12-380, Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-227. filed 7/15/77; Regulation No. 17, filed 4/14/60; Regula- 232-12-510 Requirements of license dealers. [Statutory Authority: tion No. 18, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 RCW 77.12.040. 79-02-008 (Order 129), § 232-12-510, (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 1/10/79; Regulation No. 51, effective 1/1/64; Reg- 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-167. ulation No. 39, filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 40, filed 232-12-390 Domestic animals unattended on department lands. 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed [Regulation No. 39, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 40, 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 42, filed 3/21/60.] promulgation, see WAC 232-12-241. Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Stat- 232-12-520 Hunting restrictions. [Order 2, § 232-12-520, filed utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, 4/20/70; Regulation No. 52, effective 1/1/64.] Repealed see WAC 232-12-174. by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory 232-12-400 Vehicles—Usage of well defined roads on department Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see of game lands. [Order 68, § 232-12-400, filed 7/21/75; WAC 232-12-244. Regulation No. 40, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 41, 232-12-530 Transmission lines—Unlawful hunting. [Order 2, § 232- filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 43, filed 3/21/60.] 12-530, filed 4/20/70; Regulation No. 53, effective Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Stat- 1/1/64.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later see WAC 232-12-177. promulgation, see WAC 232-12-247. 232-12-405 Livestock grazing on department of game lands. [Statu- 232-12-540 Juvenile fishing and catch limits. [Temporary Regula- tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 78-02-055 (Order tion No. 184, filed 4/14/61; Regulation No. 159, filed 114), § 232-12-405, filed 1/20/78.] Repealed by 81-12- 3/21/60.] Now codified as WAC 232-24-010. 029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: 232-12-550 Collection of rock hound materials from department RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12- lands—Restrictions. [Order 92, § 232-12-550, filed 181. 10/13/76; Regulation No. 55, § 232-12-550, filed 232-12-410 Colockum airstrip—Authorized use only. [Regulation 5/17/68 and 6/7/68.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order No. 41, effective 1/1/64.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-251. 040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-184. 232-12-570 Discharge of litter on department lands—Unlawful. 232-12-420 Access areas—Other department lands—Wildlife agent [Order 2, § 232-12-570, filed 4/20/70.] Repealed by 81- to control traffic thereon. [Order 2, § 232-12-420, filed 12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: 4/20/70; Regulation No. 42, effective 1/1/64; Regula- RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12- tion No. 42, filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 47, filed 254. 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 232-12-580 Registration of snowmobiles. [Emergency and Perma- 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later nent Order 580, § 232-12-580, filed 1/20/70.] Repealed promulgation, see WAC 232-12-187. by Order 16, filed 6/30/71. 232-12-430 Three convictions forfeits privileges. [Regulation No. 232-12-618 1990-92 Washington game fish regulations. [Statutory 43, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 31, filed 4/14/60; Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 90-01-067 (Order 413), § Regulation No. 33, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12- 232-12-618, filed 12/18/89, effective 1/18/90.] 029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), filed 12/16/91, RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12- effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 191. 040. 232-12-435 Procedure—Petitions for reissuance of hunting 232-12-630 Control of unattended decoys. [Order 2, § 232-12-630, license—Time period for petition—Juvenile applicants. filed 4/20/70.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), [Order 86, § 232-12-435, filed 7/15/76.] Repealed by filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-257. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-640 Live decoys unlawful. [Order 20, § 232-12-640, filed 232-12-440 Forfeiture of privileges—Subsequent convictions. [Reg- 9/2/71.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed ulation No. 44, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 32, 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later filed 4/14/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), promulgation, see WAC 232-12-261. filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-650 Baiting of migratory game birds unlawful. [Order 20, § 232-12-450 Application for hearing. [Regulation No. 45, effective 232-12-650, filed 9/2/71.] Repealed by 81-12-029 1/1/64; Regulation No. 48, filed 4/14/60.] Repealed by (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-264. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-655 Definitions—Hydraulic project permits. [Statutory 232-12-460 Notification of decision. [Regulation No. 46, effective Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-066 (Order 137), § 1/1/64; Regulation No. 49, filed 4/14/60.] Repealed by 232-12-655, filed 7/23/79.] Repealed by 81-12-029 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Author- (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW ity: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-194. 232-12-470 Petitions—Consideration by commission. [Regulation 232-12-660 Managed marine mammals protected. [Order 20, § 232- No. 47, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 50, filed 12-660, filed 9/2/71.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 4/14/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later 040. promulgation, see WAC 232-12-207. 232-12-670 Deleterious species designated. [Order 45, § 232-12- 232-12-480 Petitions—Form—Scheduling—Ruling. [Regulation 670, filed 9/13/73; Order 20, § 232-12-670, filed No. 48, effective 1/1/64; Regulation No. 51, filed 9/2/71.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 4/14/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later 232-12-675 Conditions for issuance of permits for planting of game promulgation, see WAC 232-12-221. fish, aquatic plants, release of wild animals or wild 232-12-490 Possession of game off an Indian reservation legally birds, and construction of enhancement facilities. [Order possessed on reservation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 86, § 232-12-675, filed 7/15/76.] Repealed by 81-12- 77.12.040. 79-07-010 (Order 134), § 232-12-490, filed 029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: 6/8/79; Order 92, § 232-12-490, filed 10/13/76; Order 2, RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12- § 232-12-490, filed 4/20/70; Regulation No. 49, effec- 271. tive 1/1/64; Regulation No. 19, filed 4/14/60; Regula- 232-12-676 Conditions for issuance of permits for scientific study, tion No. 20, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 81-12-029 collection, release and research. [Order 86, § 232-12- (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 676, filed 7/15/76.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-224. filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-500 Firearm safety license requirement for juveniles. [Statu- Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-274. tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-066 (Order 232-12-680 Rare and endangered species designated. [Order 21, § 137), § 232-12-500, filed 7/23/79; Order 52, § 232-12- 232-12-680, filed 9/16/71.] Repealed by 81-12-029 500, filed 5/27/74; Regulation No. 50, effective 1/1/64; (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW Regulation No. 43, filed 4/14/60; Regulation No. 48, 77.12.040.

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232-12-690 Taxidermy records. [Statutory Authority: RCW not limited to, steel-jawed leghold traps, padded-jaw leghold 77.12.040. 80-05-022 (Order 146), § 232-12-690, filed 4/11/80; Order 80, § 232-12-690, filed 4/22/76; Order traps, Conibear-type traps, neck snares, and nonstrangling 38, § 232-12-690, filed 4/12/73.] Repealed by 81-12- foot snares. Cage and box traps, suitcase-type live beaver 029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12- traps, and common rat and mouse traps are not considered 277. body-gripping traps. 232-12-700 Taxidermy tagging. [Order 38, § 232-12-700, filed 4/12/73.] Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed (5) "Raw fur" means a pelt that has not been processed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later for purposes of retail sale. promulgation, see WAC 232-12-277. (6) "Padded foot-hold trap" means a trap designed and 232-12-710 Taxidermy purchasing and selling. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 80-05-022 (Order 146), § 232-12-710, set to grip the foot of a wild animal, both jaws of which are filed 4/11/80; Order 38, § 232-12-710, filed 4/12/73.] covered with rubber pads having a minimum thickness of Repealed by 81-12-029 (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Stat- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. one-eighth inch. 232-12-802 Definitions. [Order 42, § 232-12-802, filed 7/19/73.] [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 232-12- Repealed by 81-22-002 (Order 174), filed 10/22/81. 001, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-12-806 Operations and procedures. [Order 42, § 232-12-806, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-001, filed 7/19/73.] Repealed by 86-03-053 (Order 266), filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. 00-16- filed 1/15/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 091 (Order 00-134), § 232-12-001, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory 232-12-808 Public records available. [Order 42, § 232-12-808, filed Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 232- 7/19/73.] Repealed by 81-22-002 (Order 174), filed 12-001, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and 10/22/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. RCW 75.08.080. 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 232-12-001, filed 1/13/99, 232-12-812 Inspection and copying hours. [Order 42, § 232-12-812, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97- filed 7/19/73.] Repealed by 81-22-002 (Order 174), 18-035, § 232-12-001, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: filed 10/22/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. RCW 77.12.040. 97-07-076 (Order 97-50), § 232-12-001, filed 3/19/97, 232-12-816 Copying. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08- effective 5/1/97; 96-11-079 (Order 96-45), § 232-12-001, filed 5/13/96, 066 (Order 137), § 232-12-816, filed 7/23/79; Order 42, effective 6/13/96; 95-05-008 (Order 95-11), § 232-12-001, filed 2/1/95, § 232-12-816, filed 7/19/73.] Repealed by 81-12-029 effective 5/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 93- (Order 165), filed 6/1/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Later promulgation, see WAC 232-12-281. 21-070 (Order 617), § 232-12-001, filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94; 92-01- 232-12-818 Exemptions. [Order 42, § 232-12-818, filed 7/19/73.] 084 (Order 524), § 232-12-001, filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Repealed by 81-22-002 (Order 174), filed 10/22/81. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 89-10-026 (Order 387), § 232-12-001, filed Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 4/26/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.16.010. 86-21-017 232-12-822 Protection of public records. [Order 42, § 232-12-822, (Order 280), § 232-12-001, filed 10/6/86. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 7/19/73.] Repealed by 81-22-002 (Order 174), 77.12.040. 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-001, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 filed 10/22/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 165), § 232-12-001, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-010.] 232-12-826 Address for request. [Order 42, § 232-12-826, filed 7/19/73.] Repealed by 81-22-002 (Order 174), filed 10/22/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. WAC232-12-002 232-12-002 Fish and wildlife commission 232-12-827 Hunting of game animals by persons of disability. [Stat- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 88-17- members' recusal requirements for commissioners with 029 (Order 316), § 232-12-827, filed 8/12/88; 88-11- beneficial interests in certain commission decisions and 051 (Order 309), § 232-12-827, filed 5/16/88.] Repealed transactions. (1) Commission members must comply with by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. subsection (2) of this section when the following circum- 232-12-829 Hunting of game animals by persons of disability. [Stat- stances apply or it is reasonably foreseeable that they will utory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 89-11- 073 (Order 396), § 232-12-829, filed 5/19/89, effective apply: 7/23/89.] Repealed by 96-03-084 (Order 96-07) and 96- (a) The member is beneficially interested, directly or 12-056, filed 1/18/96 and 5/31/96, effective 2/18/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.237 and 77.12.040, indirectly, in a contract, sale, lease, purchase, or grant that 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. may be made by, through, or under the supervision of the 232-12-831 Assistance to the visually handicapped. [Statutory commission, in whole or in part; or Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.32.237. 91-15-056 (Order 505), § 232-12-831, filed 7/19/91, effective (b) The member accepts, directly or indirectly, any com- 8/19/91.] Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective pensation, gratuity or reward from any other person benefi- 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. cially interested in a contract, sale, lease, purchase, or grant that may be made by, through, or under the supervision of the

232-12-001 commission, in whole or in part; or WAC 232-12-001 Definition of terms. Definitions used in rules of the commission are defined in RCW (c) The member either owns a beneficial interest in, or is 77.08.010. In addition, unless otherwise provided: an officer, agent, employee or member of, an entity which is engaged in a transaction involving the commission. (1) A "valid" license, permit, tag, stamp or catch record card means a license, permit, tag, stamp, or catch record card (2) If required by subsection (1) of this section, the mem- that was issued to the bearer for the current season and is ber must: required to hunt, fish or possess wildlife and has not been (a) Recuse himself or herself from discussions by the altered except as provided by rule of the commission. commission, regarding the specific contract, sale, lease, pur- (2) "Falconry" means possession, control, or use of a chase, grant, or transaction; and raptor for the purpose of hunting and free flight training. (b) Recuse himself or herself from any vote by the com- (3) "Handgun" means any pistol, revolver or short fire- mission on the specific contract, sale, lease, purchase, grant, arm with a barrel length of less than sixteen inches and does or transaction; and not have a shoulder stock. (c) Refrain from attempting to influence any other mem- (4) "Body-gripping trap" means a trap that grips an ani- ber or employee in any discussion or vote regarding the spe- mal's body or body part. Body-gripping trap includes, but is cific contract, sale, lease, purchase, grant, or transaction. [Title 232 WAC—p. 10] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-004

(3) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this desirable public meeting design elements for a successful section: public involvement project like the one the commission (a) "Transaction involving the commission" means a wants to conduct. The commission member is prohibited proceeding, application, submission, request for a ruling or from participating in the commission discussion and analysis other determination, contract, claim, case, or other similar establishing criteria for selecting a contractor and is prohib- matter that the commission member in question believes, or ited from participating in the commission vote to select a con- has reason to believe: tractor (see WAC 232-12-002 (1)(c)). The commission (i) Is, or will be, the subject of commission action; or member would publicly announce his or her recusal and the (ii) Is one to which the commission is or will be a party; reasons for it, and the commission staff would record this or information as part of the public record. (iii) Is one in which the commission has a direct and sub- stantial proprietary interest. EXAMPLE TWO: The commission contracts with King Soft- (b) "Transaction involving the commission" does not ware (hypothetical company) to provide computer systems include the following: preparation, consideration, or enact- for tracking recreational license purchases. King Software's ment of legislation, including appropriation of moneys in a contract with the commission is almost expired, and the com- budget, or the performance of legislative duties by a commis- mission must seek bids from software companies for the next sion member; or a claim, case, lawsuit, or similar matter if the contract period. The commission issues a request for bids to commission member did not participate in the underlying various software companies who offer suitable software, transaction involving the commission that is the basis for the including Fishsoft, Inc. (hypothetical company). Approxi- claim, case, or lawsuit. Rule making is not a transaction mately nine months ago, one commission member worked involving the commission. for Fishsoft, Inc. and received compensation from that com- (c) "Commission action" means any action on the part of pany. The commission member subsequently left Fishsoft, the commission, including, but not limited to: Inc. The commission member is not required to recuse him- (i) A decision, determination, finding, ruling, or order; self or herself from selecting a contractor for the commis- and sion's computer license system. Fishsoft, Inc. did not have a (ii) A grant, payment, award, license, contract, transac- beneficial interest in the commission's contract until it bid on tion, sanction, or approval, or the denial thereof, or failure to the contract. Therefore, Fishsoft, Inc. was not a person bene- act with respect to a decision, determination, finding, ruling, ficially interested in the contract when the commission mem- or order. ber received the compensation (see WAC 232-12-002(4)). (4) Under subsection (1)(b), "any other person" has a However, if the commission member received compensation beneficial interest in a contract, sale, lease, purchase, or grant from Fishsoft, Inc. after it bid on the contract, the commis- when the other person bids or otherwise seeks to be awarded sion member would be required to disclose the fact that he or the contract, sale, lease, purchase, or grant. she received the compensation from a bidder and recuse him- (5) The prohibitions contained in subsection (2) do not self or herself from the commission's specific discussion and prohibit the member from using his or her general expertise the vote awarding the contract (see WAC 232-12-002 (1)(b)). to educate and provide general information on the subject The commission staff would record this information into the area to other commission members. public record. Again, the commission member could partici- (6) If recusal occurs pursuant to the State Ethics law, pate in discussions using his or her general expertise to edu- chapter 42.52 RCW, or rules adopted pursuant to the State cate and provide general information on the subject area to Ethics law, the commission member must disclose to the pub- the other commission members. lic the reasons for his or her recusal from any commission [Statutory Authority: RCW 42.52.200 and 77.04.055. 98-14-013 (Order 98- action whenever recusal occurs. The commission staff must 107), § 232-12-002, filed 6/19/98, effective 7/20/98.] record each such recusal and basis for the recusal.

232-12-004 EXAMPLES: WAC 232-12-004 Classification of wild birds. (1) Game birds include: EXAMPLE ONE: The commission is composed of individuals who often are employed in the private sector. The governor Common Name Scientific Name appoints members of the commission. In making these migratory waterfowl Anatidae appointments, the governor is required to seek to maintain a wild turkey Meleagris gallopavo balance reflecting all aspects of fish and wildlife. Commis- blue grouse Falcipennis obscurus sion members are appointed because they have general spruce grouse Dendragapus canadensis knowledge of the habit and distribution of fish and wildlife ruffed grouse Bonasa umbellus and are often recommended by interest groups, such as sport "Forest grouse" means blue, fishers, commercial fishers, hunters, private landowners, and spruce, or ruffed grouse environmentalists. A commission member is employed by a sharp-tailed grouse Tympanuchus phasianellus company that provides contract facilitation services. The greater sage-grouse Centrocercus urophasianus commission is in the process of selecting a contractor to con- white-tailed ptarmigan Lagopus leucurus duct a series of public meetings on fishing in Washington. California quail Callipepla californica The company which employs the member of the commission mountain quail Oreortyx pictus has bid for the contract. The commission member may use northern bobwhite Colinus virginianus his or her general expertise to educate commissioners about scaled quail Callipepla squamata (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 11] 232-12-005 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name chukar Alectoris chukar white-tailed jackrabbit Lepus townsendii ring-necked pheasant Phasianus colchicus black-tailed jackrabbit Lepus californicus Gray (Hungarian) partridge Perdix perdix fox Vulpes vulpes "Upland bird" means quail, chukar, black bear Ursus americanus pheasant, or partridge raccoon Procyon lotor American coot Fulica americana cougar Puma concolor common snipe Gallinago gallinago bobcat Lynx rufus band-tailed pigeon Columba fasciata Roosevelt and Rocky mourning dove Zenaida macroura Mountain elk Cervus elaphus mule deer and black-tailed (2) Predatory birds include: deer Odocoileus hemionus Common Name Scientific Name white-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus black-billed magpie Pica hudsonia moose Alces alces American crow Corvus brachyrhynchos pronghorn Antilocapra americana European starling Sturnus vulgaris mountain goat Oreamnos americanus house (English) sparrow Passer domesticus California and Rocky rock dove Columba livia Mountain bighorn sheep Ovis canadensis bullfrog Rana catesbeiana [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04- 98), § 232-12-004, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: (2) Furbearing animals are game animals and include: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-004, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. 91-11-006 (Order 491), § 232-12-004, filed Common Name Scientific Name 5/2/91, effective 6/2/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-22-002 beaver Castor canadensis (Order 174), § 232-12-004, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- muskrat Ondatra zibethicus 004, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-030.] fox Vulpes vulpes raccoon Procyon lotor WAC232-12-005 232-12-005 Predatory birds. (1) HUNTING PRED- marten Martes americana ATORY BIRDS: short-tailed weasel (a) It is unlawful to hunt for or take predatory birds with- or ermine Mustela erminea out a hunting license except as allowed under RCW 77.36.- long-tailed weasel Mustela frenata 030. mink Mustela vison (b) Crows and magpies: It is lawful to take crows during badger Taxidea taxus established hunting seasons and crows or magpies when river otter Lutra canadensis found committing or about to commit depredations upon bobcat Lynx rufus ornamental or shade trees, agricultural crops, livestock, or [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01- wildlife, or when concentrated in such numbers and manner 10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-007, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statu- as to constitute a health hazard or other nuisance provided tory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. 93-21-025 (Order 614), § that none of the birds, or their plumage, be offered for sale. 232-12-007, filed 10/14/93, effective 11/14/93; 91-11-007 (Order 492), § 232-12-007, filed 5/2/91, effective 6/2/91. Statutory Authority: RCW (c) All other predatory birds may be hunted throughout 77.12.040. 82-19-026 (Order 192), § 232-12-007, filed 9/9/82; 81-22-002 the year. (Order 174), § 232-12-007, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- (2) SALE OF PREDATORY BIRDS: It is lawful to sell star- 007, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-040.] lings, house sparrows and rock doves for the purposes of fal- conry and lawful to sell rock doves for the purposes of bird WAC232-12-011 232-12-011 Wildlife classified as protected dog training. shall not be hunted or fished. Protected wildlife are desig- (3) POSSESSION OF PREDATORY BIRDS: It is lawful to nated into three subcategories: Threatened, sensitive, and take from the wild and possess live starlings, house sparrows other. and rock doves for purposes of falconry and rock doves for (1) Threatened species are any wildlife species native to purposes of bird dog training. the state of Washington that are likely to become endangered (4) RELEASE OF LIVE PREDATORY BIRDS: It is lawful, within the foreseeable future throughout a significant portion without a permit, to release rock doves for the purposes of of their range within the state without cooperative manage- bird dog training or falconry. ment or removal of threats. Protected wildlife designated as [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04- threatened include: 98), § 232-12-005, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04.] Common Name Scientific Name WAC232-12-007 232-12-007 Classification of wild animals. (1) western gray squirrel Sciurus griseus Game animals include: Steller (northern) sea lion Eumetopias jubatus Common Name Scientific Name North American lynx Lynx canadensis eastern cottontail Sylvilagus floridanus bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus Nuttall's cottontail Sylvilagus nuttallii ferruginous hawk Buteo regalis snowshoe hare Lepus americanus marbled murrelet Brachyramphus marmoratus [Title 232 WAC—p. 12] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-014

Common Name Scientific Name filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 02- green sea turtle Chelonia mydas 08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-12-011, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02; 00-17- 106 (Order 00-149), § 232-12-011, filed 8/16/00, effective 9/16/00. Statutory loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770. 00-10-001 sage grouse Centrocercus urophasianus (Order 00-47), § 232-12-011, filed 4/19/00, effective 5/20/00. Statutory sharp-tailed grouse Phasianus columbianus Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. Mazama pocket gopher Thomomys mazama 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § 232-12-011, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. 98-23-013 (Order 98-232), § 232-12- (2) Sensitive species are any wildlife species native to 011, filed 11/6/98, effective 12/7/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. the state of Washington that are vulnerable or declining and 98-10-021 (Order 98-71), § 232-12-011, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98-06-031, § 232-12- are likely to become endangered or threatened in a significant 011, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. portion of their range within the state without cooperative 97-18-019 (Order 97-167), § 232-12-011, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. management or removal of threats. Protected wildlife desig- Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.220. nated as sensitive include: 97-12-048, § 232-12-011, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. 93-21-027 (Order 615), § 232-12-011, filed 10/14/93, Common Name Scientific Name effective 11/14/93; 90-11-065 (Order 441), § 232-12-011, filed 5/15/90, effective 6/15/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 89-11-061 (Order Gray whale Eschrichtius gibbosus 392), § 232-12-011, filed 5/18/89; 82-19-026 (Order 192), § 232-12-011, Common Loon Gavia immer filed 9/9/82; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-011, filed 10/22/81; 81-12- Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus 029 (Order 165), § 232-12-011, filed 6/1/81.] Larch Mountain salamander Plethodon larselli WAC232-12-014 232-12-014 Wildlife classified as endangered Pygmy whitefish Prosopium coulteri species. Endangered species include: Margined sculpin Cottus marginatus Olympic mudminnow Novumbra hubbsi Common Name Scientific Name (3) Other protected wildlife include: pygmy rabbit Brachylagus idahoensis Common Name Scientific Name fisher Martes pennanti cony or pika Ochotona princeps gray wolf Canis lupus least chipmunk Tamius minimus grizzly bear Ursus arctos yellow-pine chipmunk Tamius amoenus sea otter Enhydra lutris Townsend's chipmunk Tamius townsendii killer whale Orcinus orca red-tailed chipmunk Tamius ruficaudus sei whale Balaenoptera borealis hoary marmot Marmota caligata fin whale Balaenoptera physalus Olympic marmot Marmota olympus blue whale Balaenoptera musculus Cascade golden-mantled humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae ground squirrel Spermophilus saturatus black right whale Balaena glacialis golden-mantled ground sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus squirrel Spermophilus lateralis Columbian white-tailed Odocoileus virginianus leu- Washington ground deer curus squirrel Spermophilus washingtoni woodland caribou Rangifer tarandus caribou red squirrel Tamiasciurus hudsonicus American white pelican Pelecanus erythrorhynchos Douglas squirrel Tamiasciurus douglasii brown pelican Pelecanus occidentalis northern flying squirrel Glaucomys sabrinus sandhill crane Grus canadensis wolverine Gulo gulo snowy plover charadrius alexandrinus painted turtle Chrysemys picta upland sandpiper Bartramia longicauda California mountain spotted owl Strix occidentalis kingsnake Lampropeltis zonata; western pond turtle Clemmys marmorata leatherback sea turtle Dermochelys coriacea All birds not classified as game birds, predatory birds or mardon skipper Polites mardon endangered species, or designated as threatened species or Oregon silverspot sensitive species; all bats, except when found in or immedi- butterfly Speyeria zerene hippolyta ately adjacent to a dwelling or other occupied building; mam- Oregon spotted frog Rana pretiosa mals of the order Cetacea, including whales, porpoises, and northern leopard frog Rana pipiens mammals of the order Pinnipedia not otherwise classified as Taylor's checkerspot Euphydryas editha taylori endangered species, or designated as threatened species or Streaked horned lark Eremophila alpestris sensitive species. This section shall not apply to hair seals strigata and sea lions which are threatening to damage or are damag- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), ing commercial fishing gear being utilized in a lawful manner § 232-12-014, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06; 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § or when said mammals are damaging or threatening to dam- 232-12-014, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW age commercial fish being lawfully taken with commercial 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-12-014, gear. filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), 232-12-014, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW § 232-12-011, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. 98-23-013 (Order 98-232), § 232-12-014, filed 11/6/98, effective 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-12-011, 12/7/98; 97-18-019 (Order 97-167), § 232-12-014, filed 8/25/97, effective (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 13] 232-12-016 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

9/25/97; 93-21-026 (Order 616), § 232-12-014, filed 10/14/93, effective (ii) Specimens are not transferred to any other facility 11/14/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020(6). 88-05-032 (Order 305), without written approval by the director or designee. § 232-12-014, filed 2/12/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-19- 026 (Order 192), § 232-12-014, filed 9/9/82; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232- (iii) All zebra mussels are incinerated or chemically pre- 12-014, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-014, filed 6/1/81.] served at the conclusion of the project, and the enclosure, holding waters and all equipment are disinfected. All other WAC232-12-016 232-12-016 Nonnative aquatic species. The fol- prohibited aquatic animal species must be killed at the con- lowing provisions apply to nonnative aquatic species except clusion of the project and either chemically preserved or dis- nonnative species in ballast water, which are provided for in posed of in a landfill. chapter 220-77 WAC. The definitions of invasive species, (iv) The permittee provides an annual report to the prohibited aquatic animal species, regulated aquatic animal department, no later than January 31 of the following year, on species, unregulated aquatic animal species, unlisted aquatic a form provided by the department, describing the number, animal species and aquatic plant species as used in this sec- size and location of prohibited aquatic animal species enclo- tion are the same as in RCW 77.08.010. sures and general nature of the research. (1) Request for designation of unlisted aquatic animal (c) Monitoring and control programs: The director may species prior to release. Unlisted nonnative aquatic animal authorize persons working within the scope and supervision species must be reviewed and designated for classification by of a department-sponsored monitoring and control program the commission as either regulated aquatic animal species or to capture, possess and destroy prohibited aquatic animal spe- unregulated aquatic animal species prior to approval for cies, provided: release into state waters. A request for classification of an (i) The persons have completed a mandatory training unlisted nonnative aquatic animal species shall be treated as a program and are certified by the department; petition to amend WAC 220-12-090, and made on the OFM- (ii) The persons have a permit authorized by the director 01 form. Upon receipt of a petition, the department shall ini- or designee in possession; tially classify the species as a prohibited species until the review is complete. In addition to the OFM-01 form, a person (iii) All prohibited aquatic animal species are disposed of requesting classification must provide the following informa- in accordance with the monitoring and control program; and tion in order to present a complete request for designation for (iv) Participants submit a report to the department within classification: thirty days of any monitoring or control activity in accor- (a) Common and scientific name, reason for release, dance with the specifications outlined in the monitoring and source of the animals proposed for release, and number of control program. animals proposed for release. (d) Capture of prohibited species in state waters. Prohib- (b) Native range of the species, assessment of potential ited aquatic animal species that are captured in state waters positive and negative impacts of the release, citation of avail- and not immediately returned to the water from which they able scientific literature on release of the species in other non- were captured must be killed before removing the prohibited native locales, known potential for displacement of native aquatic animal species from within the riparian perimeter of species, hybridization with or predation upon native species, the body of water. and disease or parasite transmission. (e) It is lawful to possess dead vertebrate prohibited (c) Estimate of technical and economic feasibility of aquatic animal species taken from state waters, and it is law- eradicating or controlling spread of the species once it is ful to possess chemically preserved nonvertebrate prohibited introduced into state waters. aquatic animal species from any source. No permit is (2) Provisions applying to prohibited aquatic animal spe- required for possession under this subsection. cies. (f) Prohibited aquatic animals held in commercial and (a) Zebra mussels: It is unlawful to import live aquatic personal possession prior to classification. A person who pos- organisms, including plants, for release into state waters from sessed a prohibited aquatic animal species prior to the time any state or Canadian province east of the Continental Divide the species was classified as prohibited may continue to hold without each importation being accompanied by a zebra mus- the animal or animals for the life of the animals, provided: sel-free certificate issued by the department and signed by the (i) The person must maintain proof of possession prior to supplier of the aquatic organisms. The original receiver in the the classification. state of Washington of the shipment of aquatic organisms is (ii) The animals may not be transferred to another owner required to retain the zebra mussel-free certificate for two within the state. years. Secondary receivers, while in possession of live (iii) The person must comply with all provisions of this aquatic organisms, are required to retain invoices or other section. records showing who was the original receiver. (b) Scientific research or display: The director may (iv) The animals must be prevented from reproducing, or authorize, by prior written permit, a person to possess prohib- if prevention is impracticable, the progeny must be ited aquatic animal species for scientific research or display, destroyed. provided: (3) Infested waters. (i) Specimens are confined to a secure facility, defined as (a) The following bodies of waters are infested with an enclosure that will prevent the escape or release of prohib- invasive aquatic plants or prohibited aquatic animal species. ited aquatic animal species into a natural watercourse, and In these waters: specimens are inaccessible to wildlife or other animals that (i) It is unlawful to use aquatic animals from these waters could transport prohibited aquatic animal species. for bait in the infested waters or any other waters. [Title 232 WAC—p. 14] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-017

(ii) All aquatic vegetation must be removed from lines, San Juan County: Sportsman Lake. nets, motors, and all other equipment when the equipment is Skagit County: Beaver, Big, Campbell, Clear, Erie, removed from the infested waters. Heart, Mcmurray, and Sixteen lakes. (iii) It is unlawful to transport water from these bodies of Skamania County: Coldwater and Drano lakes, Colum- water, and bait containers, live wells, and bilges must be bia River. emptied before leaving the riparian perimeter of the body of Snohomish County: Goodwin, Meadow, Nina, water, except: Roesiger, Shoecraft, Silver, Stevens, and Swartz lakes. (A) Water may be transported in emergencies, such as a Spokane County: Eloika, Liberty, Long, Newman, and fire emergency. Silver lakes. (B) Water may be withdrawn and used under a water Stevens County: Black, Deep, Gillette, Heritage, Loon, appropriation or public waters work permit issued by the McDowell, Sherry, Thomas, and Waitts lakes, Long Lake department of ecology. Reservoir. (b) List of infested waters: Thurston County: Capitol, Hicks, Long, Munn, Scott, Adams County: Herman and Hutchison lakes. and Ski lakes, Black and Chehalis rivers. Chelan County: Chelan, Cortez, Domke, Fish, Roses Wahkiakum County: Columbia River and Brooks and Wapato lakes. Slough. Clallam County: Sutherland Lake. Walla Walla County: Snake River. Clark County: Battleground, and Lacamas lakes, Kline- Whatcom County: Terrell and Whatcom lakes. line Pond, Caterpillar Slough, Columbia River adjacent to Whitman County: Bryan and Lower Granite lakes, Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Snake River. Columbia, Franklin and Walla Walla counties: Herbert Yakima County: Buena, Byron, Dog, and Freeway G. West Lake, Snake River. (Rotary) lakes, unnamed ponds at 12N - 19E - 20, Yakima Cowlitz County: Kress and Silver lakes, Soho and Wil- River. low Grove sloughs. Ferry County: Twin Lake. (4) Aquaculture provisions. It is unlawful to fail to com- Franklin County: Kahlotus and Sacajawea lakes, ply with the following provisions regarding aquaculture and Scooteney Reservoir, Snake River. waters containing prohibited aquatic animal species or inva- Grant County: Babcock Ridge, Banks, Billy Clapp, sive aquatic plant species. Burke, Caliche, Canal, Corral, Corral Southwest, Moses, (a) When a natural body of water is designated by rule as Priest Rapids, Quincy, Stan Coffin, Warden, and Windmill infested, ongoing aquaculture operations in that body of lakes, unnamed potholes at Dodson Frenchman and French- water are restricted from transferring product, equipment or man Hills Nos. 1 through 4, Evergreen and Potholes reser- associated materials until such time as the operator of the voirs, Rocky Ford Creek and Winchester Wasteway. aquaculture operation submits to the department a plan to Grays Harbor County: Duck and Failor lakes, Grays prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants and prohibited Harbor. aquatic animal species, and has received approval from the Island County: Crockett and Lone lakes. department of such plan. Jefferson County: Crocker and Leland lakes. (b) Artificial water basins found to be infested with pro- King County: Alice, Angle, Bass, Desire, Fenwick, hibited aquatic animal species are required to have the water Geneva, Green, Killarney, Lucerne, Meridian, Nielson sterilized before continuing aquaculture operations, and any (Holm), Otter (Spring), Phantom, Pine, Pipe, Sammamish, private sector cultured products in such waters must be killed Sawyer, Shadow, Shady, Spring, Steel, Twelve, Union, before sale or transfer. Washington, and Wilderness lakes. (c) By permit from the department, water from bodies of Kitsap County: Buck, Horseshoe, Long, Mission, water infested with invasive aquatic plants may be used in Square, Tahuya, and Wye lakes. artificial water basins for aquaculture, provided that the water Kittitas County: Lavendar and Mattoon lakes. is treated to eliminate invasive aquatic plants prior to use. Klickitat County: Celilo, Horsethief, and Spearfish (5) Violations of this section involving invasive aquatic lakes, Columbia River. animal species is punishable under RCW 77.15.253. Lewis County: Carlisle, Mayfield, Plummer, and Riffe (6) Violations of this section involving invasive aquatic lakes, Swofford Pond, Chehalis and Cowlitz rivers and the plants is punishable under RCW 77.15.290. Interstate Avenue Slough. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 04-01-096 (Order 03-312), § 232-12- Mason County: Isabella, Island, Limerick, Mason, 016, filed 12/16/03, effective 1/16/04; 02-19-007 (Order 02-223), § 232-12- Spencer, and Trails End (Prickett) lakes. 016, filed 9/5/02, effective 10/6/02.] Okanogan County: Conconully, Green, Osooyoos, 232-12-017 Palmer, Pearrygin, and Whitestone lakes, Okanogan River. WAC 232-12-017 Deleterious exotic wildlife. (1) The Pacific County: Black, Island, Loomis, and O'Neil following animals are hereby designated as deleterious exotic lakes, Willapa Bay. wildlife: Pend Oreille County: Davis, Diamond, Fan, Horseshoe, (a) Birds Mashall, Nile, and Sacheen lakes, Little Spokane and Pend In the family Anatidae, the mute swan (Cygnus olor) Oreille rivers. (b) Mammals Pierce County: Bay, Clear, Harts, Hidden, Ohop, Rap- (i) In the family Viverridae, the mongoose (all members john, Spanaway, Tapps, and Whitman lakes. of the genus Herpestes) (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 15] 232-12-017 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

(ii) In the family Suidae, the wild boar (Sus scrofa and all bers of the Genus Connochaetes), Markhor (Capra falconeri), wild hybrids) and Marcopolo sheep (Ovis ammon); in the family Cervidae, (iii) In the family Tayassuidae, the collared peccary (jav- Fallow deer (Dama dama), Axis deer (Axis axis), Sika deer elina) (Tayassu tajacu) (Cervus Nippon), Rusa deer or Sambar deer (Cervus uni- (iv) In the family Bovidae, all members and hybrids of color, Cervus timorensis, Cervus mariannus and Cervus the following genera: Rupicapra (Chamois); Hemitragus alfredi)), may retain the specimens of such deleterious exotic (Tahr); Capra (goats, ibexes except domestic goat Capra (hir- wildlife such person lawfully possessed prior to June 20, cus); Ammotragus (Barbary sheep or Aoudad); Ovis (sheep), 1992, and the lawful progeny thereof provided such person except domestic sheep Ovis aries; Damaliscus (Sassabies); complies with subsections (4)(c) through (4)(h) hereunder Alcelaphus buselaphus (Hartebeest); Connochaetes (Wilde- and the other requirements of this section and except as pro- beests). vided under subsection (7). (v) In the family Cervidae, the European red deer (Cer- (c) The person reported to the director in writing the spe- vus elaphus elaphus), all nonnative subspecies of Cervus ela- cies, number and location of the specimens as required. phus, and all hybrids with North American elk; Fallow deer (d) The specimens are confined to a secure facility at the (Dama dama), Axis deer (Axix axis), Rusa deer or Sambar location reported, deer (Cervus unicolor, Cervus timorensis, Cervus mariannus (e) Live specimens are not propagated, except at and Cervus alfredi), Sika deer (Cervus Nippon), Reindeer (all AAZPA accredited facilities with the written permission of members of the Genus Rangifer except Rangifer tarandus the director or as otherwise authorized in writing by the direc- caribou), and Roedeer (all members of the Genus Capreolus). tor, (2) It is unlawful to import into the state, hold, possess, (f) Live specimens shall be neutered, physically sepa- propagate, offer for sale, sell, transfer, or release live speci- rated by sex, and/or rendered infertile by means of contracep- mens of deleterious exotic wildlife, their gametes and/or tion, except at AAZPA accredited facilities with the written embryo, except as provided under (3), (4), (5), (6), or (7) permission of the director, below and as provided in WAC 232-12-01701. (g) Live specimens are not released, (3) Scientific research or display: The director may (h) Live specimens are not sold or transferred except: authorize, by written approval, a person to import into the (i) Live specimens in lawful possession may be perma- state, hold, possess, and propagate live specimens of deleteri- nently removed from the state of Washington or transported ous exotic wildlife for scientific research or for display by directly to slaughter where in accordance with other applica- zoos or aquariums who are accredited institutional members ble law, of the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquar- iums (AAZPA) provided: (ii) Federally listed endangered or threatened species (a) The specimens are confined to a secure facility, may be transferred to AAZPA accredited facilities where in (b) The specimens will not be transferred to any other compliance with federal law, location within the state, except to other AAZPA accredited (iii) Live specimens may be moved to the new primary facilities with written director approval or as otherwise residence of the possessor with the written approval of the authorized in writing by the director, director, provided all other requirements are satisfied and the (c) The specimens will be euthanized and all parts incin- total number of locations where animals are held is not erated at the end of the project, except federally listed endan- increased. gered or threatened species may be retained or transferred (iv) AAZPA facilities may sell and/or transfer live spec- where in compliance with federal law, imens within the state with the written permission of the (d) The person will keep such records on the specimens director. and make such reports as the director may require, and (5) Retention or disposal of existing specimens lawfully (e) The person complies with other requirements of this in captivity prior to February 13, 1993: A person holding section. exotic wildlife specimens in captivity which are newly classi- (4) Retention or disposal of existing specimens lawfully fied by the Wildlife Commission as deleterious exotic wild- in captivity: life by operation of this rule (Reindeer (all members of the (a) Specimens lawfully in captivity prior to January 18, Genus Rangifer, except Rangifer tarandus caribou), and 1991: A person holding exotic wildlife specimens in captiv- Roedeer (all members of the Genus Capreolus)), may retain ity which were classified by the wildlife commission as dele- the specimens of such deleterious exotic wildlife such person terious exotic wildlife on or before January 18, 1991 may lawfully possessed prior to February 13, 1993, provided: retain the specimens of such deleterious exotic wildlife such (a) The person reports to the director in writing by March person lawfully possessed prior to January 18, 1991 provided 31, 1993, and reports annually thereafter, or as otherwise such person complies with subsections (4)(c) through (4)(h) required by the director, the species, number, and location of hereunder and the other requirements of this section: such specimens, (b) Specimens lawfully in captivity prior to June 20, (b) The person complies with subsections (4)(d) through 1992: A person holding the following deleterious exotic (4)(h) herein and the other requirements of this section. wildlife specimens in captivity which were classified by the (6) The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the wildlife commission as deleterious exotic wildlife by opera- importation, possession, propagation, sale, transfer, or tion of emergency rule filed June 19, 1992 (in the family release of live specimens of federally listed threatened or Bovidae, Sassabies (all member of the Genus Damaliscus), endangered species, their gametes and/or embryo, where in Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus), Wildebeests (all mem- compliance with federal law. [Title 232 WAC—p. 16] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-017

(7) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), wire (at least 12-1/2 gauge) with strands spaced not more Fallow deer (Dama dama) and reindeer (all members of the than six inches apart. Genus Rangifer, except Rangifer tarandus caribou) may be (b) Perimeter fences constructed of high tensile wire imported into the state, held, possessed, propagated, offered must be supported by a post or stay at minimum intervals of for sale, sold, and/or transferred provided: eight feet. (a) The person complies with subsection (4)(c) through (c) Perimeter fences must be at least 12-1/2 gauge woven (4)(g) hereunder and the other requirements of this section, wire, 14-1/2 gauge high-tensile woven wire, chain link, non- except for subsections (4)(e), (4)(f), and (4)(h), and climbable woven fence, or other fence approved by the direc- (b) The person complies with department of agriculture tor. WAC 16-54-035 as now or hereafter amended except: (i) If the wire used is not a full eight feet in height, it must (i) Animals which have resided at any time east of a line be overlapped one row and securely fastened at every other drawn through the eastern boundaries of North Dakota, South vertical row or woven together with cable. Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and the 100th Merid- (d) Electric fencing materials may be used on perimeter ian where it passes through Texas or have had contact with or fences only as a supplement to conventional fencing materi- shared common ground with animals which have resided at als. any time east of such line shall not be imported into the state (e) All gates in the perimeter fences must be self-closing, of Washington, unless specifically authorized in writing by equipped with two locking devices, and installed only in the directors of the department of agriculture and the depart- locations that have been approved by the director. Double ment of wildlife. gates may be required at points in the perimeter fences sub- (c) No specimens affected with any infectious or com- ject to frequent vehicle traffic that is not related to activities municable disease shall be imported into the state unless in involving the holding of deleterious exotic wildlife. compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and (f) Posts used in the perimeter fences must be: unless written permission is obtained from the directors of (i) Wood (pressure treated), five-inch minimum diame- the department of agriculture and the department of wildlife. ter or an equivalent as approved by the director; (d) The specimens are confined to a secure facility. (ii) Spaced no more than twenty-four feet apart with (e) Reindeer may not be imported into, held, or pos- stays or supports at eight foot intervals between the posts; sessed in Ferry, Stevens, or Pend Oreille counties or that por- (iii) Extended at least eight feet above ground level; tion of Spokane County north of Spokane River. (iv) Corners braced with wood or with an equivalent (8) Escaped animals material as approved by the director. (a) Escaped deleterious exotic wildlife, including Fallow (g) Fences must be maintained at all times to prevent del- deer (Dama dama), and Reindeer (all members of the Genus eterious exotic wildlife from escaping or resident wildlife Rangifer, except Rangifer tarandus caribou) will be consid- ungulates (hoofed animals) from entering the enclosure. If ered a public nuisance. The department or any peace officer such animals do pass through, under, or over the fence may seize, capture, or destroy deleterious exotic wildlife that because of any topographic feature or other conditions, the have escaped the possessor's control. The former possessor person possessing deleterious exotic wildlife must immedi- shall be responsible for costs incurred by the department in ately supplement the fence to prevent continued passage. recovering, maintaining, or disposing of such animals, as (h) For any fence existing prior to February 13, 1993, a well as any damage to the state's wildlife or habitat. person may petition the director in writing for a variance (b) Escapes of deleterious exotic wildlife must be from the above fencing requirements. Any such petition must reported immediately to the department. be filed no later than May 31, 1993 and must identify all (c) The recapture or death of escaped deleterious exotic aspects in which the existing fence does not meet the fencing wildlife must be reported immediately to the department. requirements contained herein. On approval of the director, (9) Secure facility such person may maintain such existing fence with normal (a) All deleterious exotic wildlife will be held in a secure repair. However, any extension or relocation of existing facility. For the purpose of this rule, a secure facility is an fence must meet the fencing requirements contained herein. enclosure so constructed as to prevent danger to the environ- (11) Marking requirements ment or wildlife of the state, including escape of deleterious (a) All live specimens of deleterious exotic wildlife exotic wildlife specimens or ingress of resident wildlife except those listed in subsections (1)(a) and (1)(b), shall be ungulates (hoofed animals). The adequacy of the facility shall permanently and individually identified by methods be determined by the director or agents of the director. approved by the director, (b) For deleterious exotic wildlife listed in subsections (b) Identification assigned to an individual animal may (1)(d)(iv) and (1)(d)(v), the "secure facility" must comply not be transferred to any other animal. with the fencing requirements in subsection (10) unless oth- (c) All specimens of deleterious exotic wildlife identi- erwise authorized by the director in writing. fied in subsections (1)(d)(iv) and (1)(d)(v) must be individu- (10) Fencing requirements ally identified by the methods specified below. (a) Perimeter fences must be, at a minimum, eight feet (i) All live specimens of such deleterious exotic wildlife above ground level for their entire length. The bottom six feet shall be marked with USDA Official ear tags or with ear tags must be mesh of sufficient size to prevent resident wildlife supplied or approved by the department. Tags shall be ungulates (hoofed animals) from entering and deleterious applied in sequential order, and exotic wildlife from escaping. Supplemental wire required to (ii) All live specimens of such deleterious exotic wildlife attain a height of eight feet may be smooth, barbed, or woven shall be marked with a tattoo with an identifying number that (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 17] 232-12-017 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife has been recorded with the director. The tattoo must be (14) Inspection placed on the left ear of the animal. (a) All holding facilities for deleterious exotic wildlife (d) All lawful progeny of deleterious exotic wildlife located in the state are subject to inspection for compliance must be tagged and tattooed by December 31 of the year of with the provisions of this section. birth or upon leaving the holding facility, whichever is ear- (b) Such inspections may take place without warrant or lier. prior notice but shall be conducted at reasonable times and (e) Where allowed, if an animal is sold or transferred locations. within the state, the tag and tattoo must accompany the ani- (15) Notification and disposition of diseased animals. mal. The new owner or possessor shall not renumber the ani- mal. (a) Any person who has reason to believe that deleterious (f) Where allowed, live specimens of deleterious exotic exotic wildlife being held pursuant to this rule have or have wildlife shall be marked prior to importation. been exposed to a dangerous or communicable disease or par- (g) No unmarked deleterious exotic wildlife may be sold asite shall notify the department immediately. or otherwise transferred from the holding facility. (b) Upon having reason to believe that deleterious exotic (12) Testing of specimens wildlife held pursuant to this rule have been exposed to or (a) Where allowed, prior to entry into the state of Wash- contracted a dangerous or contagious disease or parasite, the ington, a person importing any member of the Genus Cervus director may order inspection of such animals by a licensed, which is identified in subsection (1)(v) herein must submit accredited veterinarian or inspection agent. Inspection shall records of genetic tests, conducted by a professionally recog- be at the expense of the possessor. nized laboratory to identify red deer genetic influence (c) The director shall determine when destruction of ani- (genetic material from any member of any subspecies, race, mals, quarantine, or disinfection is required at any facility or species of the elk-red deer-wapiti complex Cervus elaphus holding deleterious exotic wildlife pursuant to this rule. If the not indigenous to the state of Washington). Such testing shall director determines that destruction, quarantine, or disinfec- be at the possessor's expense. Animals which are deemed by tion is required, a written order shall be issued to the pos- department of wildlife biologists upon examination to exhibit sessor describing the procedure to be followed and the time either: Behavioral (vocalization), morphological (size, rump period for carrying out such actions. Such activities shall be patch, color) or biochemical indications of such influence at the expense of the possessor. (hemoglobin, superoxide dismutase, transferrin and post- (16) Quarantine area transferrin, or others to be developed) may not be imported. (a) Any facility holding deleterious exotic wildlife must (b) The director may require a person currently possess- have an approved quarantine facility within its exterior ing any member of the Genus Cervus which are identified in boundary or submit an action plan to the director that guaran- subsection (1)(v) herein to submit records of genetic tests, tees access to an approved quarantine facility within the state conducted by a professionally recognized laboratory to iden- of Washington. tify red deer genetic influence (genetic material from any (i) An approved quarantine facility is one that meets cri- member of any subspecies, race, or species of the elk-red teria set by the Washington state department of agriculture. deer-wapiti complex Cervus elaphus not indigenous to the state of Washington), for each individual cervid to the depart- (ii) The quarantine area must meet the tests of isolation, ment. Such testing shall be at the possessor's expense. The separate feed and water, escape security, and allowances for director may require that any animal identified a red deer or the humane holding and care of its occupants for extended having nonindigenous genetic influence be destroyed, periods of time. removed from the state, or neutered. (b) Should the imposition of a quarantine become neces- (c) The director may require that all specimens of delete- sary, the possessor must provide an on-site quarantine facility rious exotic wildlife lawfully in captivity be tested for brucel- or make arrangements at such possessor's expense to trans- losis (brucella abortus), tuberculosis (mycobacterium bovis port the animals to the approved quarantine facility named in and mycobacterium tuberculosis), meningeal worm (Paralo- the quarantine action plan. phostrongylus tenuis), and muscle worm (Elaphostrongylus (17) Seizure - cervis) in accordance with the procedures specified in depart (a) The department of wildlife may seize any unlawfully ment of agriculture WAC 16-54-035 as now or hereafter possessed deleterious exotic wildlife. amended and/or for other disease or parasites determined to pose a risk to wildlife. The results of such tests shall be filed (b) The cost of any seizure and/or holding of deleterious with the director as required. exotic wildlife may be charged to the possessor of such ani- (13) Reporting mals. (a) A person holding deleterious exotic wildlife in cap- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 02-19-007 (Order 02-223), § 232-12- tivity shall submit a completed report no later than March 30, 017, filed 9/5/02, effective 10/6/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-08-024 (Order 99-19), § 232-12-017, filed 3/29/99, effective 4/29/99. 1993 and then no later than January 31 of each year, or as oth- Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. 93-04-039 (Order erwise required by the director, on a form provided by the 582), § 232-12-017, filed 1/27/93, effective 2/13/93. Statutory Authority: department. RCW 77.12.020. 91-03-082 (Order 482), § 232-12-017, filed 1/17/91, effec- (b) Persons possessing deleterious exotic wildlife must tive 1/18/91; 90-10-067 (Order 434), § 232-12-017, filed 5/1/90, effective 6/1/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 85-09-014 (Order 247), § 232- notify the director within ten days of any change of such per- 12-017, filed 4/9/85; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-017, filed 10/22/81; sons' address and/or location of the holding facility. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-017, filed 6/1/81.] [Title 232 WAC—p. 18] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-021

WAC232-12-01701 232-12-01701 Aquatic nuisance species. (1) The abate introduced aquatic nuisance species as a public nui- following species are designated as deleterious exotic wild- sance, including but not limited to chemical treatment of the life and aquatic nuisance species: water containing the aquatic nuisance species or object to (a) Zebra mussels, including Dreissena polymorpha and which an aquatic nuisance species is attached, heat treatment other species commonly known as quagga; of such object, or other abatement measures as are appropri- (b) The European green crab, Carcinus maenas; and ate. The possessor of aquatic nuisance species may be (c) Chinese mitten crabs, including all members of the responsible for costs incurred by the department in abating an genus Eriocheir. aquatic nuisance species infestation. (2) It is unlawful to intentionally import into the state or [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-08-024 (Order 99-19), § 232-12- possess aquatic nuisance species except as provided in this 01701, filed 3/29/99, effective 4/29/99. Statutory Authority: RCW section. 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. 96-15-096 (Order 96-80), § 232-12-01701, filed (3) Zebra mussels: It is unlawful to import live aquatic 7/19/96, effective 8/19/96.] organisms, including plants, for release into state waters from any state or Canadian province east of the Continental Divide WAC232-12-019 232-12-019 Classification of game fish. As pro- without each importation being accompanied by a zebra mus- vided in RCW 77.12.020 and in addition to those species sel-free certificate issued by the department and signed by the identified in RCW 77.08.020 the following species of the supplier of the aquatic organisms. The original receiver in the class Osteichthyes are classified as game fish: state of Washington of the shipment of aquatic organisms is required to retain the zebra mussel-free certificate for two Scientific Name Common Name years. Secondary receivers, while in possession of live Salvelinus confluentus Bull Trout aquatic organisms, are required to retain invoices or other Catostomus columbianus Bridgelip Sucker records showing who was the original receiver. Catostomus macrocheilus Largescale Sucker (4) Scientific research: The director may authorize, by Catostomus catostomus Longnose Sucker prior written permit, a person to possess aquatic nuisance Catostomus platyrhynchus Mountain Sucker species for scientific research, provided: Ctenopharyngodon idella Grass Carp (a) Specimens are confined to a secure facility, defined Esox lucius Northern Pike as an enclosure that will prevent the escape or release of and hybrids involving Tiger Muskellunge aquatic nuisance species or any form of aquatic nuisance spe- genus Esox cies larvae, is not a natural watercourse, and is inaccessible to Meilocheilus caurinus Peamouth Chub wildlife or other animals that could transport aquatic nui- Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Chinook salmon sance species. (in its landlocked form as (b) Specimens are not transferred to any other facility defined in WAC 232-12-018) without written approval by the director or designee. Oncorhynchus kisutch Coho salmon (c) All zebra mussels are incinerated or chemically pre- (in its landlocked form as served at the conclusion of the project, and the enclosure, defined in WAC 232-12-018) holding waters and all equipment are disinfected. All other Pylodictus olivaris Flathead Catfish aquatic nuisance species must be killed at the conclusion of Ptychocheilus oregonensis Northern Pikeminnow the project and either chemically preserved or disposed of in Salmo trutta Tiger Trout a landfill. and Salvelinus (d) The permittee provides an annual report to the fontinalis hybrid department, no later than January 31 of the following year, on a form provided by the department, describing the number, Northern pikeminnow lawfully taken may be offered for sale, size and location of aquatic nuisance species enclosures and sold, purchased or traded. general nature of the research. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 232-12- (5) Monitoring and control programs: The director may 019, filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04; 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-12-019, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-17- authorize persons working within the scope and supervision 063 (Order 95-103), § 232-12-019, filed 8/15/95, effective 9/15/95; 93-10- of a department-sponsored monitoring and control program 012, § 232-12-019, filed 4/23/93, effective 4/30/93; 93-10-011, § 232-12- to capture, possess and destroy aquatic nuisance species, pro- 019, filed 4/23/93, effective 4/30/93; 92-22-014 (Order 576), § 232-12-019, vided: filed 10/21/92, effective 11/21/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. 90-10-068 (Order 435), § 232-12-019, filed 5/1/90, effective 6/1/90. Statu- (a) The persons have completed a mandatory training tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 88-23-046 (Order 320), § 232-12-019, program and are certified by the department; filed 11/10/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. 83-21- (b) The persons have a permit authorized by the director 003 (Order 218), § 232-12-019, filed 10/6/83. Statutory Authority: RCW or designee in possession; 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-019, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-015.] (c) All aquatic nuisance species are disposed of in accor- dance with the monitoring and control program; and 232-12-021 (d) Participants submit a report to the department within WAC 232-12-021 Importation and retention of dead thirty days of any monitoring or control activity in accor- nonresident wildlife. It is unlawful: dance with the specifications outlined in the monitoring and (1) To import or possess dead wildlife, taken in another control program. state or country, into Washington unless such wildlife was (6) Abatement. Except as provided for in subsection (4) acquired lawfully. Proof of legal acquisition must be retained of this section, the department may take action to prevent or during the period of retention of the carcass or edible parts. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 19] 232-12-024 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW sealed by an authorized department employee within five 77.15.290. days of the notification of kill. (2) For a person who imports a dead mountain sheep, Any person who takes a cougar must present the cougar mountain goat, cougar or bear to fail to report such importa- skull, in such a manner that teeth and biological samples can tion to the department in writing within ten days of the impor- be extracted, to an authorized department employee at the tation. The report must contain the name and address of the time of sealing. importer, the location where the dead wildlife is being stored (5) It is unlawful to transport or cause the transport out of and general information describing where and how the wild- Washington a raw pelt of river otter, cougar, lynx, or bobcat life was obtained. Violation of this subsection is punishable taken in Washington without a department seal attached to under RCW 77.15.290. the pelt. (3) To import or possess deer, elk, or moose, or parts thereof, harvested in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mex- (6) The raw pelt of a river otter, cougar, lynx, or bobcat ico, Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota, Nebraska, New York, taken outside Washington and imported into the state must be West Virginia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan with the following identified by a tag and/ or seal from the state or country of ori- exceptions: gin and be accompanied by an invoice or declaration specify- (a) Meat that has been deboned in the state or province ing the number of pelts in the shipment. where it was harvested and is imported as boned out meat; (7) It is unlawful to possess an unlocked, broken, or oth- (b) Skulls and antlers, antlers attached to the skull plate, erwise open department seal for river otter, cougar, lynx, or or upper canine teeth (buglers, whistlers, ivories) from which bobcat unless the seal wire or band has been cut through and all soft tissue has been removed; removed from a pelt that has been received and invoiced by a (c) Hides or capes without heads attached; licensed taxidermist or fur dealer for processing or removed (d) Tissue imported for use by a diagnostic or research from a pelt that has been processed. laboratory; [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-12- (e) Finished taxidermy mounts. 024, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99- Violation of this subsection is punishable under RCW 17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-024, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; 94- 18-059 (Order 94-58), § 232-12-024, filed 8/31/94, effective 10/1/94. Statu- 77.15.290. tory Authority: RCW 77.12.030, 77.12.040 and 77.32.220. 91-13-063 (4) To fail to notify the department within twenty-four (Order 498), § 232-12-024, filed 6/17/91, effective 7/18/91; 89-18-015 hours if an importer or receiver of deer or elk is notified by a (Order 404), § 232-12-024, filed 8/28/89, effective 9/28/89. Statutory state or province that a harvested animal has tested positive Authority: RCW 77.12.030 and 77.12.040. 88-13-091 (Order 312), § 232- 12-024, filed 6/20/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 for chronic wasting disease. Violation of this subsection is an (Order 165), § 232-12-024, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-065.] infraction punishable under RCW 77.15.160.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-12- 232-12-025 021, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 05-02-046 (Order 04-327), § 232-12-021, WAC 232-12-025 Hunts authorized pursuant to filed 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030. 93-04- RCW 77.12.240. Anyone participating in a director-autho- 040 (Order 583), § 232-12-021, filed 1/27/93, effective 2/13/93. Statutory rized hunt must conduct themselves in accordance with the Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-021, filed following rules: 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-021, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-060.] (1) Black bear (a) No dogs are permitted out of the vehicle, including on WAC232-12-024 232-12-024 Requirements for sealing of pelts a strikeboard, outside of the designated hunting area. If the and collection of biological information for river otter, bear is started inside a permit area, it may be pursued and cougar, lynx, and bobcat. (1) It is unlawful to possess river killed outside the permit boundaries. otter, cougar, lynx, or bobcat taken in Washington without a (b) When a bear is taken, the permittee shall skin the department identification seal which has been attached to the entire bear, including head, leaving claws attached, and raw pelt, on or off the carcass, prior to the pelt sealing dead- deliver the hide, together with the first tooth behind the line. canine tooth on the lower jaw to the regional office. All bear (2) Any river otter, cougar, or bobcat raw pelt must be hides taken pursuant to a black bear damage permit shall be presented by the person harvesting the animal, in such a man- disposed of as prescribed in RCW 77.12.240. ner that teeth and biological samples can be extracted, to an (c) Within 5 days after expiration of a black bear permit, authorized department employee for sealing. the permittee shall return to the respective region a bear hunt- (3) The raw pelt of a bobcat or river otter must be sealed ing report and the windshield identification cards. Failure to by an authorized department employee within 20 days after comply with this provision shall constitute ineligibility for the close of the appropriate hunting or trapping season in the next year's black bear damage permit drawings. which it was killed. (4) Any person who takes a cougar without the use of (d) The permittee shall abide by all conditions as set dogs must notify the department within 72 hours of kill forth on the black bear damage permit. Failure to comply (excluding legal state holidays) and provide the hunter's with these hunting conditions shall constitute a violation of name, date and location of kill, and sex of animal. Any person RCW 77.16.020(1) (Hunting bear during closed season). who takes a cougar with the use of dogs must notify the (2) Deer and elk. department within 24 hours of kill (excluding legal state hol- (a) Only persons with a damage permit are allowed to idays) and provide the hunter's name, date and location of hunt and take one deer or one elk as designated on their dam- kill, and sex of animal. The raw pelt of a cougar must be age control permit. [Title 232 WAC—p. 20] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-031

(b) If a hunter takes an animal of the same species during subsection is an infraction, punishable under RCW 77.15.- an earlier hunt, that person will be ineligible for a damage 160. hunt permit. (6) A licensed game farm must be inspected annually. (c) Deer and elk damage control hunts will be antlerless All inspection costs will be paid by the licensee. The inspec- only unless specified either sex on the damage permit. tion must occur during the months of June, July, or August. (d) The April 1 to June 30 time period will be excluded An inspection form will be provided by the department and from damage control hunts. must be completed and signed by a licensed veterinarian or (e) Permittees may hunt only within the prescribed area an agent authorized by the department. The inspection form and season dates as specified on their permit. If a deer or elk must accompany the annual report and be submitted to the is wounded inside the damage hunt area, it may be pursued director no later than the 15th day of January. and taken outside permit boundaries. (7) During June, July, or August, a licensed game farm (f) Within five days after expiration of a deer or elk per- must conduct annual avian influenza disease testing of ten mit, the permittee shall return to the respective region a percent or a maximum of thirty representative game birds on- deer/ elk hunting report. If an animal is taken, the permittee site. Testing required under this subsection and subsection (8) shall skin the entire animal and deliver the hide together with of this section must be performed by a qualified testing agent an incisor tooth to a regional game department office. All approved by WDFW. Testing is not required for the year in deer or elk hides taken pursuant to a damage permit shall be which all birds on-site were transferred from a game farm disposed of as prescribed in RCW 77.12.240. Failure to com- that has complied with the testing requirements of this rule ply with this provision shall constitute ineligibility for the within one year of the transfer. Copies of testing records must next year's damage permit drawings. be kept for one year. The licensee is responsible for all testing costs. Any test results indicating the presence of avian influ- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.240. 85-04-042 (Order 241), § 232-12- 025, filed 2/1/85; 84-04-015 (Order 222), § 232-12-025, filed 1/24/84.] enza disease must be reported immediately to the Washing- ton state department of agriculture state veterinarian. WAC232-12-027 232-12-027 Game farm license provisions. It is (8) If birds being held on the game farm exhibit symp- unlawful to operate a game farm without a current, valid toms of respiratory infection, diarrhea, central nervous sys- Washington state game farm license. tem malfunction, or more than twenty-five percent flock mor- tality, licensed game farms must test for one or more of the (1) Game farms licensed prior to January 1, 1992, may following diseases as soon as possible upon the observation continue to possess, propagate, sell and transfer wildlife they of symptoms: Mycoplasm gallisepticum and Mycoplasm lawfully possessed on January 1, 1992, under their license synoviae, pullorum, salmonella, histomoniasis, and exotic issued by the department. Transfers of wildlife other than Newcastle disease. The licensee is responsible for all testing those species listed under subsection (2) are restricted to costs. licensed game farms authorized by written license to possess (9) A game farm license is not required for captive-bred said wildlife. mink, Mustela vison, and captive-bred silver fox, Vulpes (2) Game farms licensed on or after January 1, 1992, fulva, lawfully acquired from a licensed breeder or fur farm may purchase, possess, propagate, sell or transfer the follow- and held for fur farming purposes. ing wildlife: (a) Game birds - pheasant, of the genus Phasianus; gray [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-12- 027, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07; 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12- partridge of the genus Perdix; chukar of the genus Alectoris; 027, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, quail of the genus Colinus, Callipepla, and Oreortyx; water- 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-027, fowl of the family Anatidae. filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055, 77.12.040 and 77.12.570. 91-24-016 (Order 520), § 232-12-027, filed (3) Application for a game farm license shall be made on 11/22/91, effective 12/23/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030, a form provided by the department. 77.12.040, 77.16.020 and 77.32.211. 85-20-127 (Order 258), § 232-12-027, (4) The director or designee of the director may issue, filed 10/2/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-19-026 (Order 192), with conditions or restrictions, a game farm license, if the § 232-12-027, filed 9/9/82; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-027, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-027, filed 6/1/81. Formerly applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1) or (2) WAC 232-12-070.] above and complies with the following criteria: (a) The applicant is the owner or tenant of or has a pos- WAC232-12-031 232-12-031 Game farm invoice requirements. sessory interest in the lands, waters, and riparian rights It is unlawful for a licensed game farm to transfer wildlife shown in the application. unless the wildlife is accompanied by an invoice which must (b) The rearing and holding facilities are adequate and include the name and address of the game farm, date of trans- structurally sound to prevent the egress of game farm wild- fer, number and species transferred, and the name and life. address of transferee. The invoice is the transferee's permit to (c) Operating conditions are clean and humane. hold such game in captivity and must be retained during the (d) No hazards to state wildlife exist from the operation. time such wildlife is in his possession. Game farms must (e) The license covers only the immediate premises and retain a copy of all invoices on the licensed premise for a areas described on the application where wildlife will be period of two years from date of transaction and must send a held. copy of the invoice or a list of transferees and species trans- (5) Holders of a game farm license must make annual ferred to the department with the game farm's annual report. reports no later than the 15th of January to the director on [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- forms to be furnished by the department. Violation of this 031, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-080.] (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 21] 232-12-034 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

WAC232-12-034 232-12-034 Acquisition of wildlife by game (2) Applications for a field trial permit must be filed with farmer. A game farmer may acquire wildlife only from a the department at least thirty days before the proposed date licensed game farm or other lawful source. for holding such trials. The application shall state the time [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- and place the field trials will be held, the names of sponsors 034, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-090.] and persons who will conduct the trials, and such other infor- mation as the director may require. 232-12-037 WAC 232-12-037 Shooting preserves—Licensing— [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12- Permits—Operations. A game farm licensed under the pro- 041, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-041, filed 6/1/81. For- visions of chapter 77.12 RCW may function as a private merly WAC 232-12-110.] shooting preserve and dispose of game birds produced or acquired by releasing them on the designated preserve for WAC232-12-044 232-12-044 Use of game birds for training hunting. The permittee must abide by the following rules: dogs, field trials—Marking requirements. It is unlawful to (1) Each person desiring to operate a private shooting possess game birds acquired from a licensed game farmer for preserve must make application to the department on forms the purpose of training dogs, field trials, or hunting unless the supplied by the department. birds are marked in the following manner: (2) The department shall investigate the property (1) Captive reared waterfowl shall be physically marked described in the application and determine the number of in the following manner: wild game birds produced annually on the proposed shooting (a) Removal of the hind toe from the right foot. preserve area. (b) Pinioning of a wing: Provided, That this method (3) Private shooting preserves must contain a minimum shall be the removal of the metacarpal bones of one wing or a of one hundred acres to a maximum of one thousand acres in portion of the metacarpal bones which renders the bird per- a contiguous block. The land must be owned or leased by the manently incapable of flight. applicant for a minimum of five years, and cannot contain (c) Banding of one metatarsus with a seamless metal lakes or ponds in excess of two acres of surface water or be band. within one-half mile of bodies of water in excess of two (d) Tattooing of a readily discernible number or letter or acres. combination thereof on the web of one foot. (4) Shooting preserves may not be located on land hav- (2) All other game birds shall be physically marked by ing a projected fall population of wild upland game birds in removal of the first joint of the outside toe on the right foot excess of twenty birds per one hundred acres. prior to four weeks of age or marked by a band purchased (5) Shooting preserves may not be located within one from the department. mile of a public hunting area owned or controlled by the [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-12-055 (Order 206), § 232-12- department, except lands controlled by year-to-year agree- 044, filed 6/1/83; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-044, filed 10/22/81; 81- ment. 12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-044, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12- (6) The boundary of shooting preserves must be posted 120.] by the permittee with signs approved by the director in such 232-12-045 manner as he may direct. WAC 232-12-045 Hunting equipment restrictions. It (7) The permittee shall release not less than one game is unlawful to hunt deer or elk with the aid of infrared night bird per acre, annually. vision equipment or with laser sights (not to include range (8) Game birds taken from a private shooting preserve finders) capable of projecting a beam onto the target, while in must be marked and accompanied by an invoice showing the possession or control of a firearm, bow and arrow, or cross- permittee's name, address, date of sale, number and species bow. sold and the name and address of the hunter. Said invoice [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-12- shall be retained by the hunter during the time such species 045, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.] are in his possession. 232-12-047 (9) During September or October each year, the permit- WAC 232-12-047 Unlawful firearms for hunting. (1) tee must deliver to the department the number of live game It is unlawful to hunt any big game with: birds determined under subsection (2) or pay the department (a) A fully automatic firearm. the fair market value for the specified number of game birds (b) A centerfire cartridge less than 22 caliber for cougar. sixteen weeks of age. Game birds delivered to the department (c) A centerfire cartridge less than 24 caliber for any must be sixteen weeks of age, fully feathered and in sound other big game. and healthy condition as determined by the department. (d) A shotgun, provided that a 20 gauge, or larger shot- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12- gun, using shells loaded with slugs or buckshot size #1 or 037, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-037, filed 6/1/81. For- larger, may be used to hunt deer, bear, and cougar. merly WAC 232-12-100.] (e) A shotgun for any other big game, except that a 12 gauge or 10 gauge shotgun using slugs may be used. WAC232-12-041 232-12-041 Permit for holding field trials. (1) (f) A handgun that does not meet the following criteria: Except as authorized by permit issued by the director it is Have a minimum barrel length of four inches, per manufac- unlawful to hold field trials for hunting dogs during the turer's specification, and fire a centerfire cartridge. months of April, May, June, and July. Field trials on depart- (g) Any rimfire cartridge. ment lands or those involving use of live wildlife may not be (2) It is unlawful to hunt game birds with a shotgun capa- held without a permit. ble of holding more than three shells. [Title 232 WAC—p. 22] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-054

(3) It is unlawful to hunt game birds or game animals, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, except bullfrogs, in a manner other than with a firearm, a bow 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-12-051, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW and arrow, or by falconry, except persons with disabilities 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 90-14-109 (Order 450), § 232-12-051, filed may use a crossbow with a special use permit as conditioned 7/5/90, effective 8/5/90; 89-11-062 (Order 393), § 232-12-051, filed 5/18/89. in WAC 232-12-054. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 84-18-013 (Order 234), § 232-12- 051, filed 8/28/84; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-051, filed 6/1/81. For- (4) It is unlawful to hunt game animals or game birds merly WAC 232-12-135.] with a shotgun larger than 10 gauge.

(5) It is unlawful to hunt game birds with a rifle or pistol, 232-12-054 WAC 232-12-054 Archery requirements—Archery with the exception of blue grouse, spruce grouse and ruffed special use permits. (1) Rules pertaining to all archery: grouse. (a) It is unlawful for any person to carry or have in his [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04- possession any firearm while in the field archery hunting, 98), § 232-12-047, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 during an archery season specified for that area. (Order 00-50), § 232-12-047, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory (b) It is unlawful to have any electrical equipment or Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-10-006 (Order 98-53), § 232-12-047, filed electric device(s) attached to the bow or arrow while hunting. 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98; 90-14-108 (Order 449), § 232-12-047, filed (c) It is unlawful to shoot a bow and arrow from a vehicle 7/5/90, effective 8/5/90; 83-01-006 (Order 198), § 232-12-047, filed 12/2/82; 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-047, filed 1/28/82; 81-22-002 (Order 174), or from, across or along the maintained portion of a public § 232-12-047, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-047, filed highway, except persons with a disabled hunter permit may 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-130.] shoot from a vehicle if the hunter is in compliance with WAC 232-12-828. WAC232-12-051 232-12-051 Muzzleloading firearms. (1) It is (d) It is unlawful to use any device secured to or sup- unlawful to carry or possess any firearm during muzzleload- ported by the bow for the purpose of maintaining the bow at ing seasons which does not meet the following specification full draw or in a firing position, except persons with an for a muzzleloader. A muzzleloading firearm is loaded from archery special use permit may hunt game birds or game ani- the muzzle and uses black powder or a black powder substi- mals using a device that stabilizes and holds a long bow, tute as recommended by the manufacturer for use in muzzle- recurve bow, or compound bow at a full draw, and may use a loading firearms. A muzzleloading firearm has a single or mechanical or electrical release. double barrel of at least 20 inches, rifled or smooth-bored. (e) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with a crossbow, except Ignition is to be wheel lock, matchlock, flintlock, or percus- disabled hunter permittees in possession of a crossbow spe- sion using original style percussion caps that fit on the nipple cial use permit. and are exposed to the elements. Shot shell and 209 primers (f) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with any are not legal. arrow or bolt that does not have a sharp broadhead, and the (2) Sights must be open, peep or of other open sight broadhead blade or blades are less than seven-eighths inch design. Fiber optic sights are legal. Telescopic sights or wide. sights containing glass are prohibited. It is unlawful to have (g) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with a broad- any electrical device or equipment attached to a muzzleload- head blade unless the broadhead is unbarbed and completely ing firearm while hunting. Except hunters with disabilities closed at the back end of the blade or blades by a smooth, who meet the definition of being visually impaired in WAC unbroken surface starting at maximum blade width forming a 232-12-828 may receive a special use permit that would smooth line toward the feather end of the shaft and such line allow the use of scopes or other visual aids. A disabled hunter does not angle toward the point. permit holder in possession of a special use permit that allows (h) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife with any bow or cross- the use of a scope or visual aid may hunt game birds or game bow equipped with a scope. Except hunters with disabilities animals during muzzleloader seasons. who meet the definition of being visually impaired in WAC (3) A muzzleloading firearm used for deer must fire a 232-12-828 may receive a special use permit that would single, nonjacketed lead projectile of nominal 40 caliber or allow the use of scopes or other visual aids. A disabled hunter larger, except that buckshot size #1 or larger may be used in permit holder in possession of a special use permit that allows a smoothbore of 60 caliber or larger. the use of a scope or visual aid may hunt game birds or game (4) A muzzleloading firearm used for all other big game animals during archery seasons. must fire a single, nonjacketed lead projectile of nominal 50 (2) Rules pertaining to long bow, recurve bow and com- caliber or larger, or fire a single, nonjacketed lead projectile pound bow archery: of at least 170 grains. (a) It is unlawful for any person to hunt big game animals (5) This section shall not apply to the carrying of a hand- with a bow that possesses less than 40 pounds of pull mea- gun designed to be charged with black powder only. sured at twenty-eight inches or less draw length. (6) This section shall not apply to persons lawfully hunt- (b) It is unlawful to hunt big game animals with any ing game birds with a shotgun. arrow measuring less than 20 inches in length or weighing (7) Only one barrel of a double barrel muzzleloader may less than 6 grains per pound of draw weight with a minimum be loaded with powder or bullet or capped at any one time arrow weight of 300 grains. while hunting in a muzzleloading season except in specified (3) Rules pertaining to crossbows: firearm restricted areas. (a) It is unlawful for a disabled hunter permit holder in [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-12- possession of a crossbow special use permit to hunt big game 051, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-12-051, animals with a crossbow with a draw weight less than 125 (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 23] 232-12-055 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife pounds, a limb width less than 24 inches, a draw length less (3) It is unlawful to hunt bear, cougar, bobcat, raccoon, than 14 inches, and a working trigger safety. fox, coyote, rabbit, forest grouse or hare during those times (b) It is unlawful for a disabled hunter permit holder in and in those places open to the taking of deer or elk during a possession of a crossbow special use permit to hunt big game modern firearm season, unless the hunter is wearing fluores- animals with any arrow or bolt measuring less than 16 inches cent hunter orange clothing. in length and weighing less than 350 grains. (4) Persons who are hunting upland game birds during an (c) It is unlawful for a disabled hunter permit holder in upland game bird season with a muzzleloading firearm, bow possession of a crossbow special use permit to hunt game ani- and arrow or falconry are not required to wear fluorescent mals or game birds with a crossbow that weighs more than 15 hunter orange clothing. pounds. (5) Wearing fluorescent hunter orange clothing means: (4) Archery special use permits: A minimum of 400 square inches of fluorescent hunter (a) An archery special use permit is available to a person orange exterior clothing, worn above the waist and visible who possesses a valid disabled hunter permit. An archery from all sides. special use permit application must be signed by a physician (6) Violation of this section is an infraction, punishable stating that the person's disability is permanent and the per- under RCW 77.15.160. son has a loss of use of one or both upper extremities, has a [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12- significant limitation in the use of an upper extremity, or has 055, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06; 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-12- a permanent physical limitation, which loss or limitation sub- 055, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 91-08-075 (Order 489), § 232-12-055, filed 4/3/91, effective stantially impairs the ability to safely hold, grasp or shoot a 9/1/91; 90-22-059 (Order 467), § 232-12-055, filed 11/5/90, effective long bow, recurve bow or compound bow. The loss or limita- 9/1/91.] tion may be the result of, but not limited to, amputation, paralysis, diagnosed disease, or birth defect. The approved WAC232-12-057 232-12-057 Hunting with aid of aircraft, boats archery special use permit must be in the physical possession or other vehicles. (1) It is unlawful to use aircraft to spot, of the person while using adaptive archery equipment as locate or report the location of wildlife for the purpose of described in subsection (1)(d) of this section to hunt game hunting; except as authorized by a permit issued by the direc- birds or game animals. tor. (b) A crossbow special use permit is available to a per- (2) It is unlawful to hunt wildlife from a vehicle, aircraft, son who meets the requirements for an archery special use except as authorized by a permit issued by the director, or permit and is unable to use adaptive archery equipment. from a boat propelled by motor unless the motor of such boat Adaptive equipment includes, but is not limited to: Cocking has been completely shut off and its progress has ceased. devices that hold the bow at full draw; trigger mechanisms (3) It is unlawful to use a vehicle, aircraft, or motor-pro- that may be released by mouth, or chin, or hand supporting pelled boat for the purpose of pursuing, concentrating, or the bow; and devices that assist in supporting the bow. Infor- harassing any wild animal or wild bird. mation describing types of adaptive equipment will be pro- vided to physicians for their assessment of the applicant's (4) It is unlawful to hunt big game on the day one was ability to utilize adaptive archery equipment. Muscle weak- airborne in an aircraft, except on a regularly scheduled com- ness, impaired range of motion, or unilateral hand weakness mercial airline flight. disability, of both hands or both arms or both sides of the [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12- upper extremity, may result in an inability to use adaptive 057, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-057, filed 6/1/81. For- merly WAC 232-12-150.] archery equipment. Standard tests approved by the American

Medical Association may be conducted to assess a person's 232-12-061 abilities. WAC 232-12-061 Tagging requirements. It is unlaw- ful for a person who kills a big game animal or turkey to fail [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-12- 054, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and to immediately cut out and completely remove from their tag 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-12-054, filed 5/12/04, effective the designated notches corresponding to the day and month 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § of the kill for that species, except for black bear or cougar, 232-12-054, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03; 01-17-068 (Order 01-167), § where for purposes of achieving species harvest management 232-12-054, filed 8/15/01, effective 9/15/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order goals, the fish and wildlife commission determines that tags 00-50), § 232-12-054, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: are not required for these two big game animals. A person RCW 77.12.040. 90-03-092 (Order 427), § 232-12-054, filed 1/24/90, effec- who kills such animal or bird, shall immediately attach their tive 2/24/90; 88-13-012 (Order 310), § 232-12-054, filed 6/6/88; 81-12-029 notched tag to the carcass of such animal or bird. That tag (Order 165), § 232-12-054, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-140.] must remain attached to the carcass while it is being trans- ported and must remain with the wildlife during the period of 232-12-055 WAC 232-12-055 Hunting—Hunter orange clothing retention of the edible parts. requirements. (1) Except as authorized in subsection (4) of [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-18-020 (Order 97-168), § 232-12- this section, it is unlawful to hunt upland birds or rabbits dur- 061, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-061, ing any upland game bird season unless the hunter is wearing filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-061, filed 6/1/81. Formerly fluorescent hunter orange clothing. WAC 232-12-160.] (2) It is unlawful to hunt deer or elk during the modern firearm seasons in any manner unless the hunter is wearing WAC232-12-064 232-12-064 Live wildlife. Taking from the wild, fluorescent hunter orange clothing. importation, possession, transfer, holding in captivity. [Title 232 WAC—p. 24] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-064

(1) It is unlawful to take live wildlife (except unclassi- facilities and transported by AAZPA accredited institutional fied marine invertebrates and fish), wild birds (except star- members or their authorized agents with written approval of lings, house sparrows and rock doves by falconers, and rock the director or as otherwise authorized in writing by the direc- doves by bird dog trainers), or game fish from the wild with- tor, out a permit provided for by rule of the commission and (c) The specimens will not be sold or otherwise disposed issued by the director. of within the state without written approval of the director, (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 232-12- (d) The person will keep such records on the specimens 027(1), 232-12-067 and subsections (3) and (4) herein, it is and make such reports as the director may require, and unlawful to import into the state, hold, possess, propagate, (e) The person complies with the other requirements of offer for sale, sell, transfer, or release live specimens of wild- this section. life listed in this subsection, their gametes and/or embryo, (8) Retention or disposal of existing specimens lawfully except as provided under subsections (7), (8), (9) or (10) in captivity prior to June 20, 1992: A person holding live below: Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk, Mule Deer and Black- In the family Cervidae, all of the following species: tailed deer, White-tailed deer and Moose may retain the spec- imens of such wildlife such person lawfully possessed prior Roosevelt and Rocky Mountain elk Cervus elaphus to June 20, 1992 and the lawful progeny thereof provided Mule deer and Black-tailed deer Odocoileus hemionus White-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus such person complies with (a) through (f) of this subsection Moose Alces alces and the other requirements of this section. Caribou Rangifer tarandus caribou (a) The person reported to the director in writing the spe- cies, number and location of the specimens as required. (3) It is unlawful to import into the state or to hold live (b) The specimens are confined to a secure facility at the wildlife which were taken, held, possessed or transported location reported, contrary to federal or state law, local ordinance or department (c) Live specimens are not propagated except at AAZPA rule. Live wild animals, wild birds or game fish shall not be accredited facilities with the written permission of the direc- imported without first presenting to the department the health tor or as otherwise authorized in writing by the director; certificate required by the Washington state department of (d) Live specimens are not released, except with written agriculture under WAC 16-54-030. Notwithstanding the pro- permission of the director, visions of this subsection, raptors used for falconry or propa- (e) Live specimens are not sold or transferred except: gation may be imported if the health certificate is in the pos- (i) Live specimens in lawful possession prior to June 20, session of the importer. Proof of lawful importation must be 1992 and lawful progeny may be permanently removed from produced for inspection on request of a department the state of Washington or transported directly to slaughter employee. where in accordance with other applicable law, (4) It is unlawful to possess or hold in captivity live wild (ii) Federally listed endangered or threatened species animals, wild birds, or game fish unless lawfully acquired may be transferred to AAZPA accredited facilities where in and possessed. Proof of lawful acquisition and possession compliance with federal law, must be produced for inspection on request of a department (iii) Live specimens may be moved to the new primary employee. Such proof shall contain: (1) Species; (2) age and residence of the possessor with the written approval of the sex of animal; (3) origin of animal; (4) name of receiving director, provided all other requirements of this section are party; (5) source-name and address; (6) invoice/ statement satisfied and the total number of locations where animals are date; and (7) documentation of prior transfers. held is not increased; (5) Live wild animals, wild birds or game fish held in (iv) AAZPA facilities may sell and/or transfer live spec- captivity or their progeny or parts thereof may not be sold or imens within the state with the written permission of the otherwise commercialized on except as provided by rule of director. the commission. (f) Live specimens shall be neutered, physically sepa- (6) No wildlife shall be released from captivity except as rated by sex, and/or rendered infertile by means of contracep- provided in WAC 232-12-271, except that it is lawful to tion, except at AAZPA accredited facilities with the written return to the waters from which caught, game fish caught and permission of the director. subsequently kept alive on stringers, in live wells or other (9) Retention or disposal of existing specimens lawfully containers while fishing. The release of fish into any waters in captivity prior to February 13, 1993: A person holding live of the state, including private, natural or man-made ponds specimens of wildlife newly listed in subsection (2) by oper- requires a fish planting permit. ation of this rule [Caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou)], may (7) Scientific research or display: The director may retain the specimens of such wildlife the person lawfully pos- authorize, by written approval, a person to import into the sessed prior to February 13, 1993, provided: state, hold, possess and propagate live specimens of wildlife (a) The person reports to the director in writing by March listed in subsection (2) for scientific research or for display 31, 1993, and reports annually thereafter, or as otherwise by zoos or aquariums who are accredited institutional mem- required by the director, the species, number, and location of bers of the American Association of Zoological Parks and such specimens, Aquariums (AAZPA) provided: (b) The person complies with subsections (8)(b) through (a) The specimens are confined to a secure facility, (8)(f) herein and the other requirements of this section. (b) The specimens will not be transferred to any other (10) The provisions of this section shall not prohibit the location within the state, except to other AAZPA accredited importation, possession, propagation, sale, transfer, or (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 25] 232-12-064 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife release of live specimens of federally listed threatened or (g) Fences must be maintained at all times to prevent endangered species, their gametes and/or embryo, where in captive wildlife from escaping or resident wildlife ungulates compliance with federal law. (hoofed animals) from entering the enclosure. If such animals (11) Escaped wildlife: do pass through, under, or over the fence because of any (a) Escaped wildlife will be considered a public nui- topographic feature or other conditions, the person possess- sance. The department or any peace officer may seize, cap- ing wildlife must immediately supplement the fence to pre- ture, or destroy wildlife that have escaped the possessor's vent continued passage. control. The former possessor shall be responsible for costs (h) For any fence existing prior to February 13, 1993, a incurred by the department in recovering, maintaining, or dis- person may petition the director in writing for a variance posing of such animals, as well as any damage to the state's from the above fencing requirements. Any such petition must wildlife or habitat. be filed no later than May 31, 1993 and must identify all (b) Escapes of wildlife must be reported immediately to aspects in which the existing fence does not meet the fencing the department, requirements contained herein. On approval of the director, (c) The recapture or death of escaped wildlife must be such person may maintain such existing fence with normal reported immediately to the department. repair. However, any extension or relocation of existing (12) Secure facility: fence must meet the fencing requirements contained herein. (a) All captive wildlife will be held in a secure facility. (14) Marking requirements For the purpose of this rule, a secure facility is an enclosure (a) All live specimens of wildlife identified in subsection so constructed as to prevent danger to the environment or (2) must be individually identified by the methods specified wildlife of the state, including escape of live wildlife speci- below: mens in captivity or ingress of resident wildlife ungulates (i) All live specimens of such wildlife shall be marked (hoofed animals). with USDA official ear tags or with ear tags supplied or (b) For wildlife listed in subsection (2), the secure facil- approved by the department. Tags shall be applied in sequen- ity must comply with the fencing requirements in subsection tial order, and (13) herein. (ii) All live specimens of such wildlife shall be marked (13) Fencing requirements with a tattoo with an identifying number that has been (a) Perimeter fences must be, at a minimum, eight feet recorded with the director. The tattoo must be placed on the above ground level for their entire length. The bottom six feet left ear of the animal. must be mesh of sufficient size to prevent resident wildlife (b) Identification assigned to an individual animal may ungulates (hoofed animals) from entering and captive wild- not be transferred to any other animal. life from escaping. Supplemental wire required to attain a (c) Where allowed, all lawful progeny of wildlife identi- height of eight feet may be smooth, barbed, or woven wire (at fied in subsection (2) must be tagged and tattooed by Decem- least 12-1/2 gauge) with strands spaced not more than six ber 31 of the year of birth or upon leaving the holding facility, inches apart. whichever is earlier. (b) Perimeter fences constructed of high tensile wire (d) Where allowed, if wildlife identified in subsection must be supported by a post or stay at minimum intervals of (2) is sold or transferred within the state, the tag and tattoo eight feet. must accompany the animal. The new owner or possessor (c) Perimeter fences must be at least 12-1/2 gauge woven shall not renumber the animal. wire, 14-1/2 gauge high-tensile woven wire, chain link, non- (e) Where allowed, live specimens of wildlife identified climbable woven fence, or other fence approved by the direc- in subsection (2) shall be marked prior to importation. tor. (f) No unmarked wildlife identified in subsection (2) If the wire used is not a full eight feet in height, it must may be sold or otherwise transferred from the holding facil- be overlapped one row and securely fastened at every other ity. vertical row or woven together with cable. (15) Testing of specimens. (d) Electric fencing materials may be used on perimeter (a) Where allowed, prior to entry into the state of Wash- fences only as a supplement to conventional fencing materi- ington, persons importing any member of the Genus Cervus als. which is identified in subsection (2) herein, must submit (e) All gates in the perimeter fences must be self-closing, records of genetic tests, conducted by a professionally recog- equipped with two locking devices, and installed only in nized laboratory to identify red deer genetic influence locations that have been approved by the director. Double (genetic material from any member of any subspecies, race, gates may be required at points in the perimeter fences sub- or species of the elk-red deer-wapiti complex Cervus elaphus ject to frequent vehicle traffic that is not related to activities not indigenous to the state of Washington. Such testing shall involving the holding of captive wildlife. be at the possessor's expense. Animals which are deemed by (f) Posts used in the perimeter fences must be: department of wildlife biologists upon examination to exhibit (i) Wood (pressure treated), five-inch minimum diame- either: Behavioral (vocalization), morphological (size, rump ter or an equivalent as approved by the director; patch, color) or biochemical indications of such influence (ii) Spaced no more than twenty-four feet apart with (hemoglobin, superoxide dismutase, transferrin and post- stays or supports at eight foot intervals between the posts; transferrin, or others to be developed) may not be imported. (iii) Extended at least eight feet above ground level; (b) A person currently holding any member of the genus (iv) Corners braced with wood or with an equivalent Cervus elaphus identified in subsection (2) herein must sub- material as approved by the director. mit records of genetic tests, conducted by a professionally [Title 232 WAC—p. 26] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-067 recognized laboratory to identify red deer genetic influence (i) An approved quarantine facility is one that meets cri- (genetic material from any member of any subspecies, race, teria set by the Washington state department of agriculture. or species of the elk-red deer-wapiti complex Cervus elaphus (ii) The quarantine area must meet the tests of isolation, not indigenous to the state of Washington), for each individ- separate feed and water, escape security, and allowances for ual cervid to the director within 90 days of passage of this the humane holding and care of its occupants for extended rule. Such testing shall be at the possessor's expense. Any periods of time. animals identified as red deer or having nonindigenous (b) Should the imposition of a quarantine become neces- genetic influence must be destroyed, removed from the state, sary, the possessor of any wildlife must provide an on-site or neutered within 180 days of passage of this rule. quarantine facility or make arrangements at such possessor's (c) The director may require that specimens listed in sub- expense to transport such wildlife to an approved quarantine section (2) lawfully in captivity be tested for brucellosis (bru- facility. cella abortus), tuberculosis (mycobacterium bovis and myco- (20) Seizure bacterium tuberculosis), meningeal worm (Paralophostrong- (a) The department of wildlife may seize any unlawfully ylus tenuis), and muscle worm (Elaphostrongylus cervis) in possessed wildlife. accordance with the procedures specified in department of (b) The cost of any seizure and/or holding of wildlife agriculture WAC 16-54-035 as now or hereafter amended, may be charged to the possessor of such animals. and/or for other diseases or parasites determined to pose a [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04- risk to wildlife. The results of such tests shall be filed with the 98), § 232-12-064, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: director as required. RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-059 (Order 96-135), § 232-12-064, (16) Reporting filed 8/30/96, effective 9/30/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030. 93- (a) A person holding wildlife listed in subsection (2) in 04-038 (Order 581), § 232-12-064, filed 1/27/93, effective 2/13/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.16.040. 85-09-008 (Order 243), § 232-12-064, filed captivity shall submit a completed report no later than March 4/5/85; 84-09-052 (Order 224), § 232-12-064, filed 4/16/84. Statutory 30, 1993 and then no later than January 31 of each year, or as Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-064, filed otherwise required by the director, on a form provided by the 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-064, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC department. 232-12-173.] (b) Persons possessing wildlife listed in subsection (2) Reviser’s note: The brackets and enclosed material in the text of the must notify the director within ten days of any change of such above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency. persons' address and/or location of the holding facility. 232-12-066 (17) Inspection WAC 232-12-066 Revocation, modification, or sus- (a) All holding facilities for captive wildlife located in pension of a permit to hold wild animals, wild birds, or the state are subject to inspection for compliance with the game fish in captivity. A permit issued hereunder may be provisions of this section. revoked, modified or suspended by the director for cause as (b) Such inspections may take place without warrant or provided in WAC 232-12-197. Cause shall include, but not prior notice but shall be conducted at reasonable times and be limited to, failure to provide adequate holding facilities locations. and equipment or the failure to provide adequate care, feed or (18) Notification and disposition of diseased animals. maintenance of wildlife subject to the permit or for inhumane (a) Any person who has reason to believe that wildlife treatment of wildlife. being held pursuant to this rule have or have been exposed to [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010. 84-09-053 (Order 225), § 232-12- a dangerous or communicable disease or parasite shall notify 066, filed 4/16/84.] the department immediately. (b) Upon having reason to believe that wildlife held pur- WAC232-12-067 232-12-067 Sale of fish and wildlife by zoos suant to this rule have been exposed to or contracted a dan- and aquariums. (1) It is unlawful for publicly owned zoos or gerous or contagious disease or parasite, the director may aquariums who lawfully acquired fish, shellfish, wildlife or order inspection of such animals by a licensed, accredited the nests of birds under WAC 220-20-045 or 232-12-064 to veterinarian, certified fish pathologist, or inspection agent. offer for sale or sell such animals or nests or the progeny of Inspection shall be at the expense of the possessor. such animals except outside the state or except within the (c) The director shall determine when destruction of state to other publicly owned zoos or aquariums or accredited wildlife, quarantine, disinfection, or sterilization of facilities institutional members of the American Zoo and Aquarium is required at any facility holding wildlife pursuant to this Association (AZA). rule. If the director determines that destruction of wildlife, (2) Publicly owned zoos and aquariums will keep accu- quarantine, disinfection, or sterilization of facilities is rate and current records of the sale of fish, shellfish and wild- required, a written order shall be issued to the possessor life progeny as required by the director. These records will be describing the procedure to be followed and the time period maintained on a calendar year basis and retained for a period for carrying out such actions. Such activities shall be at the of 5 years. expense of the possessor. (3) It is unlawful for any publicly owned zoo or aquar- (19) Quarantine area ium to fail to complete and submit to the department by Jan- (a) Any facility holding wildlife listed in subsection (2) uary 31 of each year a report containing information required must have an approved quarantine facility within its exterior by the director. boundary or submit an action plan to the director that guaran- (4) Fish and wildlife officers may inspect at reasonable tees access to an approved quarantine facility within the state times and in a reasonable manner the fish, shellfish, wildlife, of Washington. nests of birds, permits, records, and facilities of any publicly (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 27] 232-12-068 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife owned zoo or aquarium offering for sale or selling such ani- Two Rivers and Wallula Units of the U.S. Fish and mals or nests. Wildlife Service's McNary National Wildlife Refuge [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-07-081 (Order 06-47), § 232-12- All Whidbey Island pheasant release sites 067, filed 3/14/06, effective 4/14/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-16-133 (Order 06-181), § 232-12- 87-18-017 (Order 296), § 232-12-067, filed 8/24/87.] 068, filed 8/2/06, effective 9/2/06; 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-12-068, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05; 03-16-030 (Order 03-165), § 232-12-068, WAC232-12-068 232-12-068 Nontoxic shot requirements. It is filed 7/29/03, effective 8/29/03; 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-12-068, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 01- unlawful to possess shot (either in shotshells or as loose shot 17-092 (Order 01-157), § 232-12-068, filed 8/20/01, effective 9/20/01. Stat- for muzzleloading) other than nontoxic shot when hunting for utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10- waterfowl, coot, or snipe. Nontoxic shot includes the follow- 048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-068, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory ing approved types: Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-12-068, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Approved Nontoxic Percent Composition Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12- Shot Type* by Weight 068, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; 98-17-044 (Order 98-152), § 232-12- 068, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98; 97-18-026 (Order 97-164), § 232-12- bismuth-tin 97 bismuth, 3 tin 068, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 iron (steel) iron and carbon and 77.12.010. 96-18-009 (Order 96-127), § 232-12-068, filed 8/22/96, iron-tungsten any proportion of tungsten, >=1 effective 9/22/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-18-072 (Order iron 95-126) § 232-12-068, filed 9/1/95, effective 10/2/95.] iron-tungsten-nickel >=1 iron, any proportion of tungsten, up to 40 nickel WAC232-12-071 232-12-071 Buying or selling game unlawful— tungsten-bronze 51.1 tungsten, 44.4 copper, 3.9 Game-farmed meat exception. (1) Unless prohibited by tin, 0.6 iron; and 60 tungsten, federal regulations, nonedible parts of wild animals, game 35.1 copper, 3.9 tin, 1 iron birds or game fish lawfully taken may be offered for sale, tungsten-iron-copper- 40-76 tungsten, 37 iron, 9-16 sold, purchased or traded, except it is unlawful to offer for nickel copper, 5-7 nickel sale, sell, purchase or trade the following unless authorized tungsten-matrix 95.9 tungsten, 4.1 polymer by a written permit issued by the director: tungsten-polymer 95.5 tungsten, 4.5 nylon 6 or 11 (a) Nonedible parts of bighorn sheep or mountain goat. tungsten-tin-iron any proportions of tungsten and (b) Velvet antlers of deer or elk. tin, >=1 iron (c) Gall bladder, claws, or teeth of bear, except those tungsten-tin-bismuth any proportions of tungsten, tin, claws or teeth permanently attached to a full bear skin or and bismuth mounted bear. tungsten-tin-iron-nickel 65 tungsten, 21.8 tin, 10.4 iron, 2.8 nickel (2) It is unlawful to knowingly buy, sell, or otherwise *Coatings of copper, nickel, tin, zinc, zinc chloride, and exchange, or offer to buy, sell, or otherwise exchange the raw zinc chrome on approved nontoxic shot types also are fur or carcass of a wild animal trapped in Washington with a approved. body-gripping trap, whether or not pursuant to permit. (3) It is lawful to purchase and sell the meat of game- The director may adopt additional nontoxic shot types farm raised deer and elk, provided the meat is imported from consistent with federal regulations. a licensed game farm in another state or country, the meat is It is unlawful to possess shot (either in shotshells or as boned and only meat is imported for sale, and the meat is loose shot for muzzleloading) other than nontoxic shot in the packaged for retail sale prior to import into this state. It is following areas: unlawful to fail to maintain proof of the source of the game- Bridgeport Bar segment of the Well's Wildlife Area farmed meat together with the meat until the meat is con- Cowlitz Wildlife Area sumed or exported. Lake Terrell Wildlife Area (including Tennant Lake and [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-17-102 (Order 06-209), § 232-12- other segments) 071, filed 8/16/06, effective 9/16/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, Shillapoo Wildlife Area 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-071, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82- Skagit Wildlife Area (all segments) 04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-071, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § Snoqualmie Wildlife Area (all segments) 232-12-071, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-171.] Sunnyside Wildlife Area The Driscoll Island, Hegdahl, and Kline Parcel segments WAC232-12-072 232-12-072 Eastern Washington pheasant of the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area enhancement—Funding level determination. The depart- Vancouver Lake Wildlife Area ment shall deposit into the Eastern Washington pheasant enhancement account the sum of $385,000 during fiscal year It is unlawful to possess shot (either in shotshells or as loose 2000, based on 38,500 Eastern Washington pheasant hunters. shot for muzzleloading) other than nontoxic shot when hunt- Beginning in fiscal year 2001, and each year thereafter, the ing for game birds or game animals in the following areas: deposit into the Eastern Washington pheasant enhancement Chehalis River pheasant release site account shall be adjusted annually to reflect the actual num- Dungeness Recreation Area ber of license holders hunting for pheasant in Eastern Wash- Hunter Farms pheasant release site ington based on a survey of licensed hunters from the previ- Raymond Airport pheasant release site ous license year. [Title 232 WAC—p. 28] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-081

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.440. 99-17-096 (Order 99-128), § 232-12- of participating in landowner-sportsman or wildlife-related 072, filed 8/17/99, effective 9/17/99. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and projects. RCW 75.08.080. 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 232-12-072, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99.] (3) Master hunters are held to the highest ethical stan- dards while hunting, and are expected to respect all recre-

232-12-073 ational and trapping laws. Accordingly, should a master WAC 232-12-073 Advanced hunter education. (1) In hunter violate the trapping or recreational fishing or hunting order to provide for additional hunting opportunity, on spe- laws, that person's master hunter status will be suspended or cies, in areas, or at times when a higher proficiency and dem- revoked as provided in this subsection. The grounds for sus- onstrated skill level is needed for resource protection or pub- pension and revocation are proof by a preponderance of the lic safety, the department establishes the advanced hunter evidence that the master hunter has committed a violation of education program. Persons who successfully pass the master law. A criminal conviction is a rebuttable presumption that hunter level of advanced hunter education are entitled to the violation occurred. Any person who has master hunter exercise the privileges of participation in special hunts status revoked or suspended under this subsection has the restricted to master hunters. It is unlawful for any person to right to an administrative hearing to contest the agency participate in a hunt restricted to master hunters if such per- action, and such hearing will be held pursuant to chapter son has not successfully passed the advanced hunter educa- 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act. tion master hunter course and such person possesses a valid (a) A two-year suspension of master hunter status will be master hunter identification card while participating in such a imposed for any hunting or hunting related violation. hunt, and it is unlawful to participate in a hunt restricted to (b) A five-year suspension of master hunter status and a master hunters if the person's master hunter status has been requirement to retake the master hunter course will be suspended or revoked. Violation of this subsection shall be imposed for: enforced under RCW 77.15.400 (1)(c) for wild birds, RCW (i) Any conviction resulting in a suspension of recre- 77.15.410 (1)(b) for big game, and RCW 77.15.430 (1)(b) for ational hunting or fishing privileges or in a trapping privilege wild animals other than big game. suspension; (2) The advanced hunter education program has three (ii) Any violations that involve two big game animals; or levels, with the following proficiency requirements: (iii) Any violation that involves twice or more the daily (a) Sharpshooter education: This program emphasizes limit of game or fish. marksmanship, with the goal of humanely killing game ani- (c) A lifetime revocation of master hunter status will be mals with the least number of shots. Successful graduates of imposed for: the sharpshooter course must demonstrate above average (i) Any conviction resulting in a second suspension of shooting skills. The cost of applying for sharpshooter educa- hunting or fishing privileges or in a second trapping privilege tion is five dollars, and on successfully passing sharpshooter suspension; education each graduate will receive a certificate of comple- (ii) Any violation while recreational hunting or fishing tion and an advanced hunter education patch. privileges, trapping privileges, or master hunter status is sus- (b) Conservationist education: This program empha- pended; or sizes habitat restoration and land use practices that maximize (iii) Any violations that involve three or more big game protection for wildlife. Successful graduates of the conserva- animals. tionist course will have spent a minimum of twelve hours par- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-01-077 (Order 02-298), § 232-12- ticipating in landowner-sportsman or wildlife-related 073, filed 12/13/02, effective 1/13/03.] projects. The cost of applying for conservationist education is five dollars, and on successfully passing conservationist edu- WAC232-12-077 232-12-077 Wildlife taken by another. It is cation each graduate will receive a certificate of completion unlawful to possess wildlife taken during the open season by and an advanced hunter education patch. another unless it is accompanied by a statement which shows (c) Master hunter education: In addition to both sharp- the name, address, hunting, fishing or other license or permit shooter and conservationist education, the master hunter pro- number and signature of the taker, the date, county and game gram emphasizes ethical behavior while hunting, a detailed management unit where taken. knowledge of hunting statutes and rules, and specialized [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- knowledge in how to hunt in damage control hunts that suc- 077, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-210.] cessfully remove problem animals while maximizing public safety. Both extensive home study and passing a rigorous test WAC232-12-081 232-12-081 Checking stations—Inspection of are prerequisites for achieving the master hunter graduate sta- game and licenses. Hunters and fishermen occupying a tus. The cost of applying for master hunter education is motor vehicle approaching or entering a check station estab- twenty dollars, and on successfully passing master hunter lished by a wildlife agent must stop and produce for inspec- education each graduate will be issued a certificate, an tion: advanced hunter education patch, and a master hunter identi- (1) Wildlife in their possession; fication card. The master hunter identification card is valid (2) Licenses, permits, tags, stamps or punchcards for five consecutive years from the date of issuance. The card required under Title 77 RCW or rules adopted thereunder. will be renewed for an additional five years if, during the [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-15-014 (Order 186), § 232-12- period of validity, the master hunter education graduate com- 081, filed 7/12/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-081, filed 6/1/81. For- pletes twelve hours of conservationist education, consisting merly WAC 232-12-201.] (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 29] 232-12-082 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

WAC232-12-082 232-12-082 Collection of sampling data— (e) Not be legally ineligible to possess a firearm (includ- Unlawful acts. It is unlawful for any person or corporation ing no felony or domestic violence conviction unless firearm licensed by the department to fail to comply with the direc- possession rights have been restored); and tions of authorized department personnel related to the col- (f) Not have a gross misdemeanor fish and wildlife con- lection of sampling data and/ or material from wildlife. It is viction within the last five years. also unlawful for any such person or corporation to fail to (2) Nuisance wildlife control operators may use live relinquish to the department, upon request, any part of steel- traps to take any animal causing an animal problem as that head or other species of fish commonly found in fresh water, term is defined in chapter 77.15 RCW, but may only use body containing coded-wire tags, including but not limited to, the gripping traps after receiving a special trapping permit. snouts of those steelhead that are marked with clipped left (3) Nuisance wildlife control operators must submit a ventral fins. This section does not apply to those species of complete quarterly report of all trapping activity, on the form fish classified as food fish by the director of fisheries or to supplied by the department. The quarterly report is due by the private sector cultured aquatic products on aquatic farms. fifteenth day of the month after the end of the quarter. Failure [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 90-01-069 (Order 415), § 232-12- to submit a report may result in certification being revoked 082, filed 12/18/89, effective 1/18/90.] and future certification suspended. (4) Nuisance wildlife control operator certifications may WAC232-12-083 232-12-083 Emergency rule criteria. (1) The be revoked or future certifications denied by the director or director may close or shorten a season pursuant to RCW issuing authority when, in the judgment of the department: 77.12.150 only: (a) Information contained in the application was inaccu- (a) By emergency rule, and rate or false; (b) When the director determines from biological data or (b) The permittee or person trapping problem animals fails to comply with department trapping statutes or rules; or climatic conditions which were unforeseen by the commis- sion when the season was established, that the population of (c) The person trapping violates a trapping or other wild- game fish, game animals, or game birds is in jeopardy with life law. established seasons, and (5) If the certification is denied or revoked, the depart- ment shall provide the applicant, in writing, a statement of the (c) When the delay necessary to have the issue deter- specific reason(s) for the denial or revocation. The applicant mined by emergency action of the commission presents a real may request an appeal in accordance with chapter 34.05 and immediate threat to wildlife. RCW. Appeal request shall be filed in writing and returned (2) Any emergency rule issued by the director pursuant within twenty days from the mailing date of the denial and be to this rule shall state: addressed to WDFW Legal Services Office, 600 Capitol Way (a) The time and date when it shall be effective, and North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091. (b) The time and date when it shall terminate, and (6) Nuisance wildlife control certifications are valid for (c) The justification for its issuance. three years. (3) If the director has taken emergency action pursuant to (7) It is unlawful to trap nuisance wildlife on the prop- this rule, he/ she shall, upon determination that the threat to erty of another for a fee or other consideration without a nui- wildlife has abated, thereafter reopen the season limited to sance wildlife control certification. the time period originally set by the commission, and reestab- (a) Violation of this subsection using a body-gripping lish bag limits as originally set by the commission. trap is punishable under RCW 77.15.194, Unlawful traps. (4) Whenever the director takes action to close, shorten, (b) Violation of this subsection using a trap other than a or reopen a season pursuant to (1) or (3) above, he/ she shall body-gripping trap is punishable under RCW 77.15.190, first take all reasonable steps to notify commission members Unlawful trapping—Penalty. the action contemplated. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 04-01-053 (Order 03-303), § 232-12- 086, filed 12/11/03, effective 1/11/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.020. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.150 and 77.12.040. 88-24-004 (Order 84-21-086 (Order 255), § 232-12-086, filed 10/19/84.] 325), § 232-12-083, filed 11/29/88.]

232-12-087 232-12-086 WAC 232-12-087 Requirements to possess Indian WAC 232-12-086 Director or his designee is empow- caught anadromous game fish or roe. It is unlawful for a ered to issue nuisance wildlife control operator certifica- person other than a treaty Indian to buy, sell or possess tions to control nuisance or problem wildlife. When the anadromous game fish lawfully taken by a treaty Indian director or his designee determines that nuisance or problem unless said fish are accompanied by a written statement wildlife can be controlled by persons, political subdivisions showing taker's name, address, tribal affiliation and treaty of this state, or the United States, the director or his designee fish identification card number, number of fish, date and may issue nuisance wildlife control operator (NWCO) certi- location where taken. Provisions of this regulation shall not fications for control of said nuisance or problem wildlife. apply to anadromous game fish purchased from a department (1) Nuisance wildlife control operators shall: licensed fish buyer. (a) Be at least eighteen years of age; [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- (b) Be licensed as a trapper in the state; 087, filed 6/1/81.] (c) Have completed the NWCO certification course; (d) Have the equipment, knowledge, and ability to con- WAC232-12-091 232-12-091 Commercial buying and process- trol problem wildlife; ing of anadromous game fish or roe. (1) It is unlawful to [Title 232 WAC—p. 30] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-104 buy, sell or possess with intent to sell anadromous game fish game fish and roe by a private or common carrier unless or roe, without having in possession a valid anadromous accompanied by an invoice which includes: game fish buyer's license and comply with the following pro- (a) The name and address of the consignor and con- visions: signee. (a) An anadromous game fish buyer's license is valid for (b) Pounds and number of anadromous game fish and a year (January 1 to December 31). skeins of roe in the shipment. (b) Fish buyer's licenses must be obtained by applying to (c) The date of shipment. the Department of Game, 600 North Capitol Way, Olympia, (2) Containers of anadromous game fish and roe trans- Washington 98504. ported must be clearly and conspicuously marked indicating (c) The anadromous game fish buyer's license, or a copy, the contents. A copy of the invoice shall be forwarded by the must be in possession of a person buying anadromous game carrier to the Department of Game, 600 North Capitol Way, fish or roe. Olympia, Washington 98504, within seven days of said ship- (d) Fish buyer's licenses are not transferable. ment. (e) Fish buyer's licenses authorize a person to buy only [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- anadromous game fish or roe taken by treaty Indians possess- 097, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-214.] ing valid federal or tribal fishing identification cards during lawful open seasons. WAC232-12-099 232-12-099 Treaty Indian fishing gear identifi- (2) It is unlawful for a person possessing or buying cation. It is unlawful for a treaty Indian to operate or fish anadromous game fish or roe from a treaty Indian to not com- with a gill net capable of taking anadromous game fish with- ply with the following: out having attached to one end of the float line a metal tag 3/4 (a) Completely, accurately and legibly fill out a state of of an inch by 4 inches with the following numbering system: Washington treaty Indian fish receiving ticket including (1) The first digit shall indicate the treaty area, the sec- name of seller or tribal identification number, tribal affilia- ond digit the tribe within the treaty area, and the third through tion, numbers of fish or skeins of roe, marine area or river the seventh digits shall be the last five numbers of the fisher- where caught, and signature of the person directly receiving man's Bureau of Indian Affairs identification number. the fish. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-11-099 (Order 184), § 232-12- (b) Obtain the signature of the seller on the tribal copy of 099, filed 5/19/82.] the receiving ticket. (c) Transmit the receiving tickets daily to the Northwest WAC232-12-101 232-12-101 Falconry and captive propagation Indian Fish Commission. of raptors permitted. (1) The director may issue permits for (d) Retain a copy of the receiving ticket with the ana- the taking and possession of a raptor for the purpose of fal- dromous game fish or roe as long as the fish or roe are in pos- conry, captive live propagation, and for the possession, trans- session. fer, use and disposition of adult birds and progeny thereof, (3) Transactions involving the possession or sale of except for those species restricted by the state or that appear treaty caught anadromous game fish between two or more on the federal endangered species list. The director may issue licensed buyers, the recipients of said fish must possess a a permit under WAC 232-12-274 for the taking or possession sales invoice. of raptor eggs. However, a federally threatened or endan- (4) This section does not apply to a person who buys gered raptor held legally before November 10, 1978, and lawfully caught treaty Indian anadromous game fish for per- their progeny that have not been intentionally released to the sonal consumption. wild may be retained for falconry use under these regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.211 and 77.12.040. 86-09-023 (Order Nonresident falconers may only capture redtailed hawks or 270), § 232-12-091, filed 4/10/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 85- kestrels. 09-014 (Order 247), § 232-12-091, filed 4/9/85; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-091, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-212.] (2) It is unlawful to take or possess a raptor or fertile rap- tor eggs without a permit from the director. It is unlawful to WAC232-12-094 232-12-094 Records for purchase and receipt violate the conditions of a permit issued under this rule. of anadromous game fish and roe. (1) Department fish [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-061 (Order 96- 137), § 232-12-101, filed 8/30/96, effective 9/30/96. Statutory Authority: buyer permittees must keep a record of the number of ana- RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-101, filed 1/28/82; 81- dromous game fish and skeins of roe received or purchased. 12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-101, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-230 (2) A record of all sales of anadromous game fish and roe and 232-12-237.] must be maintained by licensed fish buyers for three years and are subject to inspection by a wildlife agent. Records of WAC232-12-104 232-12-104 Falconry definitions. (1) "Raptor" sales must include: means a live migratory bird of the Order Falconiformes or the (a) Name and address of the purchaser or consignee. Order Strigiformes, other than a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leu- (b) Number and pounds of each sale. cocephalus) or a golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). (c) Date of delivery. (2) "Captive-bred raptor" means the progeny of a mating [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- of raptors in captivity. 094, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-213.] (3) "Take" means to trap or capture or attempt to trap or capture a raptor from the wild. WAC232-12-097 232-12-097 Transportation of anadromous (4) "Falconry" means the possession and use of raptors game fish and roe. (1) It is unlawful to ship or transport for the purpose of hunting or free flight training. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 31] 232-12-106 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-060 (Order 96- (4) The department may periodically inspect the falconry 136), § 232-12-104, filed 8/30/96, effective 9/30/96. Statutory Authority: facilities, equipment and raptors of a falconry permittee at RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-104, filed 1/28/82; 81- 12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-104, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12- reasonable times. 231.] (5) It is unlawful for falconry permittees to have in their possession or under their control, or to capture or attempt to 232-12-106 capture, a species or number of raptors specifically prohibited WAC 232-12-106 Provisions for accidental take by by the director. falconers. (1) When a raptor being used in falconry acciden- tally takes any species of wildlife (quarry) for which the hunt- (6) It is unlawful for any person(s) to possess a bald ing season is not currently open, the falconer must release the eagle, vulture, osprey, or owl (except the great horned owl) quarry if it is not seriously injured. If the quarry has been seri- for falconry. ously injured or killed, the falconer may not retain or possess [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-062 (Order 96- the quarry, but the raptor may feed upon the quarry before 138), § 232-12-107, filed 8/30/96, effective 9/30/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 90-22-064 (Order 472), § 232-12-107, filed 11/5/90, effec- leaving the site of the kill. tive 12/6/90; 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-107, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (2) If the accidentally killed quarry is a species identified (Order 165), § 232-12-107, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-232.] on the Washington candidate species list (for endangered, threatened, or sensitive status) or specifically identified by WAC232-12-114 232-12-114 Permit required for capture of the director, the falconer shall, before leaving the site of the raptors. (1) It is unlawful for any persons to capture from the kill, record upon a form provided by the department, or upon wild, any state or federal endangered or threatened species a facsimile, the falconer's name, falconry permit number, for the purpose of falconry. date, species and sex (if known) of the quarry, and exact loca- (2) It is unlawful for any persons to take a raptor for the tion of the kill. The falconer shall submit the information to purpose of falconry, without first having in their possession the Washington department of fish and wildlife falconry per- and on their person, a valid Washington state "falconry per- mit coordinator by April 1 following the close of the current mit." hunting season. (3) "Raptor capture report forms" may be issued by the (3) Accidental kill by any falconer in any license year director to holders of valid falconry licenses. Forms will be shall not exceed a total of five individuals of any combination designed by the agency to require information pertaining to of species designated under subsection (2) of this section. location, timing, and other biological elements of the capture. Following an accidental kill by any falconer of any species (4) It is unlawful to capture raptors at times other than designated under subsection (2) of this section, the falconer the following times: for Apprentice falconers - January 1 shall cease hunting for the day. through January 31, and September 1 through December 31; (4) Notwithstanding any other section of this rule, take of for General and Master falconers - January 1 through January species designated as endangered, threatened, or sensitive in 31, weekends and holidays from May 15 through June 30, Washington under WAC 232-12-011 or 232-12-014 is not weekends and holidays from July 1 through July 31, Septem- permitted except by permit from the director. ber 1 through December 31, and great horned owls can also be taken on weekends and holidays from February 15 (5) Violation of this section is an infraction, punishable through March 31. under RCW 77.15.160. (5) It is unlawful to capture a gyrfalcon without having [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12- attained the class of Master falconer. Up to five (5) gyrfal- 106, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06; 03-03-016 (Order 03-03), § 232-12- cons will be allowed to be taken by Master falconers who 106, filed 1/7/03, effective 2/7/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 00- 20-032 (Order 00-197), § 232-12-106, filed 9/27/00, effective 10/28/00.] must apply for and receive a gyrfalcon capture permit from the department before capturing a gyrfalcon. The actual num-

232-12-107 ber of the gyrfalcon quota each year will be determined by WAC 232-12-107 Falconry permit license required. the director after evaluating gyrfalcon production for the year (1) It is unlawful for any persons to take, possess, transport, in their arctic breeding grounds. import, export, sell, purchase, barter, offer to sell, purchase or (6) It is unlawful to capture eyass prairie falcons in west- barter raptors for falconry purposes, or to engage in the prac- ern Washington. The director may restrict areas temporarily tice of falconry without first obtaining and having upon their from raptor capture to accommodate short term research or person a valid Washington state "falconry permit." other biological needs. (2) The requirements for a falconry permit shall be stated (7) It is unlawful to capture gyrfalcons in western Wash- on each permit application. The limitations on the use of ington and in Grant County. these permits shall be stated on each such permit. Federal fal- (8) It is unlawful to transfer a wild caught raptor to out- conry regulations not otherwise included in state regulations of-state recipients for one (1) year from date of capture. will be included as conditions on the federal/state falconry (9) It is unlawful to capture peregrine falcon (Falco per- permit. egrinus) nestlings without having attained the class of Master (3) Falconry permits shall be issued only to applicants falconer. Nestling peregrine falcons may be taken by a Mas- who have successfully passed a supervised examination with ter falconer who possesses, at the time of capture, a permit a score of at least eighty percent and who have raptor housing from the department authorizing such capture in accordance facilities and falconry equipment approved by the director. with federal regulations or implementation guidance set forth The requirements for such facilities and equipment shall be by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the stated on each falconry permit application. falconry take of nestling peregrine falcons in the contiguous [Title 232 WAC—p. 32] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-124

United States and Alaska. The number of peregrine falcon (7) It is unlawful to possess a raptor band that has been nestlings to be captured in Washington will be determined by altered. the director in accordance with federal regulations or imple- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-02-005 (Order 02-301), § 232-12- mentation guidance and may vary annually in response to 117, filed 12/20/02, effective 1/20/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. population and productivity data. The director will establish 90-22-063 (Order 471), § 232-12-117, filed 11/5/90, effective 12/6/90; 82- permit issuance procedures, capture monitoring require- 04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-117, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-117, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-235.] ments, and open areas for the capture of nestling peregrine falcons. 232-12-121 WAC 232-12-121 Reporting requirements for cap- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-02-005 (Order 02-301), § 232-12- ture, importation, exportation, transfer, or other disposal 114, filed 12/20/02, effective 1/20/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-064 (Order 96-140), § 232-12-114, filed 8/30/96, of raptors. (1) It is unlawful to possess a raptor under the effective 9/30/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 90-22-062 (Order authority of a falconry permit unless the permittee has sub- 470), § 232-12-114, filed 11/5/90, effective 12/6/90; 82-04-034 (Order 177), mitted a United States Fish and Wildlife Service form 3- § 232-12-114, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-114, filed 186A (Migratory bird acquisition/ disposition report), com- 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-234.] pleted in accordance with instructions on the form, to the

232-12-117 department within five calendar days of initial possession. WAC 232-12-117 Marking and identification of rap- (2) It is unlawful for a falconry permittee to capture, tors required. (1) It is unlawful for any falconry permittees transfer, import, export, or otherwise dispose of raptors to take, possess, transport, import, export, or otherwise dis- unless such permittee submits a United States Fish and Wild- pose of any golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos), peregrine fal- life Service form 3-186A (Migratory bird acquisition/ dispo- con (Falco peregrinus), gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus), or Har- sition report), completed in accordance with the instructions ris hawk (Parabuteo unicinctus) unless such bird is banded on the form, to the department within five calendar days of either by a seamless numbered band, or a permanent, nonre- any such transaction. usable band, which are both provided by the United States (3) A raptor possessed under the authority of a falconry Fish and Wildlife Service. permit may be temporarily held by another permittee for (2) Any gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) or peregrine falcon maintenance and care for a period not to exceed thirty days. (Falco peregrinus) taken from the wild must be reported to The raptor must be accompanied at all times by a properly the department within five days of taking and must be banded completed United States Fish and Wildlife Service form 3- with a permanent nonreusable band provided by the United 186A (Migratory bird acquisition/ disposition report) desig- States Fish and Wildlife Service. nating the person caring for the raptor as the possessor of (3) It is unlawful to band any raptor taken from the wild, record and by a signed, dated statement from the permittee or band any raptor produced from an egg taken from the wild, authorizing the temporary possession. or band any raptor produced from an egg from any source (4) It is unlawful for a falconry permittee to capture or other than bred in captivity under authority of a raptor propa- take from the wild, any raptor species listed on Washington gation permit, with a United States Fish and Wildlife Service state falconry permit unless such permittee submits a depart- seamless numbered band. ment of fish and wildlife "Raptor capture report form," com- (4) Unless otherwise specifically exempted by the condi- pleted in accordance with the instructions on the form, to the tions of a raptor propagation permit, every raptor possessed department within five calendar days of any such capture or for propagation (including offspring produced under the take. authority of the raptor propagation permit) must be banded in accordance with the following provisions: [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-065 (Order 96- 141), § 232-12-121, filed 8/30/96, effective 9/30/96. Statutory Authority: (a) Except for captive-bred raptors lawfully marked with RCW 77.12.040. 90-22-061 (Order 469), § 232-12-121, filed 11/5/90, effec- a seamless, numbered band provided by the United States tive 12/6/90; 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-121, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 Fish and Wildlife Service, any raptor possessed for propaga- (Order 165), § 232-12-121, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-236.] tion purposes shall be banded with a permanent, nonreusable, numbered band issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife WAC232-12-124 232-12-124 Methods of capture and prohibi- Service. tions in taking raptors. (1) It is unlawful to trap a raptor (b) Each captive-bred raptor produced under the author- originally taken after it attains adult plumage at any time of ity of a raptor propagation permit shall be banded within two the year except for kestrels and great horned owls. weeks of hatching with a numbered, seamless band provided (2) It is unlawful to remove any immature raptor from a by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, placed on the nest unless one or more live, immature raptors remain in the raptor's leg (metatarsus), following United States Fish and nest after such removal. Wildlife Service banding regulations. (3) It is unlawful to possess or use a trap, snare, net, har- (5) Any lost band must be replaced with a permanent, nessed bait bird or other implement that is employed in an nonreusable band supplied by the United States Fish and attempt to capture a raptor without said equipment being leg- Wildlife Service. A United States Fish and Wildlife Service ibly marked with the name and address of the user. form 3-186A (Migratory bird acquisition/ disposition report) (4) It is unlawful for a person to leave unattended a trap, must be filed in accordance with the instructions on the form, snare, harnessed bait bird, or other implement that is set for with the department within five working days of the loss. the purpose of capturing a raptor, except for the Swedish gos- (6) Unless specifically exempted by the director, all lost hawk-type trap. or removed bands must be replaced on the bird within 30 [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-063 (Order 96- days of loss or removal. 139), § 232-12-124, filed 8/30/96, effective 9/30/96. Statutory Authority: (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 33] 232-12-127 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-124, filed 1/28/82; 81- (4) Any trapper not reporting by April 10 will be in non- 12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-124, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-233 compliance of reporting requirements. and 232-12-237.] (5) False reports will be considered the same as noncom-

232-12-127 pliance. WAC 232-12-127 Revocation, modifications or sus- (6) Failure to report trapping activity is an infraction, pension of falconry permits. A permit issued hereunder may punishable under RCW 77.15.160. be revoked, modified or suspended by the director for cause (7) Noncompliant trappers who have paid their penalty as provided in WAC 232-12-197. Cause shall include, but is under subsection (6) of this section must report their trapping not limited to, the failure to provide adequate falconry facili- activity prior to being issued a trapping license. ties and equipment or the failure to provide adequate care, [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-12- feed or maintenance for a raptor or for inhumane treatment of 134, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06; 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12- a raptor. 134, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12- 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-134, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; 127, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-127, filed 6/1/81. For- 84-16-015 (Order 232), § 232-12-134, filed 7/23/84; 81-22-002 (Order 174), merly WAC 232-12-238.] § 232-12-134, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-134, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-280.]

232-12-129 WAC 232-12-129 Captive propagation of raptors— WAC232-12-141 232-12-141 Wild animal trapping. (1) The trap- Sale, records, reports and inspection. (1) Anyone holding a ping season authorizes the taking of furbearing animals for valid raptor propagation permit may offer for sale, sell, or their hides and pelts only. Furbearers may not be taken from trade any captive bred raptor, wearing a seamless U.S. Fish the wild and held alive for sale or personal use without a spe- and Wildlife Service band, to anyone holding a permit autho- cial permit pursuant to WAC 232-12-064. rizing possession of said raptor. (2) Any wildlife trapped for which the season is not open (2) Anyone holding a valid raptor propagation permit, shall be released unharmed. Any wildlife that cannot be falconry permit, or other permit authorizing possession may released unharmed must be left in the trap, and the depart- purchase said captive bred raptor. ment of fish and wildlife must be notified immediately. (3) Sale of a captive bred raptor is unlawful if it is not (3) Lawfully trapped wild animals must be lethally dis- accompanied by an invoice. The raptor propagator must patched or immediately released. A firearm may be used to retain a copy of the invoice for two years and must send to the dispatch trapped animals. department a copy or a listing of the transfers in an annual (4) It is unlawful to trap for wild animals: report. (a) With body-gripping traps, EXCEPT as provided for in (4) Anyone holding a valid raptor propagation permit subsection (b). must keep record of the date each clutch is initiated, the onset (b) Conibear-type traps in water, nonstrangling foot of incubation and the date of hatching of each chick. The ini- snares, and padded foot-hold traps may be used for the fol- tiation of each clutch of eggs must be reported to the depart- lowing purposes with a permit issued by the director: ment within 72 hours. These records must be up to date and (i) To protect public health and safety, in consultation the breeding facilities and records open for inspection by a with the department of social and health services or the wildlife agent at reasonable times. United States Department of Health and Human Services. (5) Wild caught raptors taken in Washington may be (ii) To abate damages caused to private property, domes- used for propagation purposes, progeny shall not be offered tic animals, livestock or timber, that cannot be reasonably for sale or trade. abated by nonlethal control tools. Any person requesting a (6) Anyone holding a valid raptor propagation permit damage control permit must apply in writing, stating the must submit to the department before January 31 of each year threat or damages, the nonlethal control methods attempted a report summarizing the year's activities. or why they cannot be applied, and agree to use the above [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 05-05-008 (Order 05-10), § 232-12- traps for no more than thirty days under the permit granted. 129, filed 2/7/05, effective 3/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030, (iii) To protect threatened or endangered species, if such 77.12.090, 77.12.105 and 77.32.070. 85-09-006 (Order 245), § 232-12-129, traps are used by department employees or agents. filed 4/5/85.] (iv) To conduct wildlife research, EXCEPT that Conibear- type traps are prohibited for this purpose. 232-12-134 WAC 232-12-134 Report required of licensed trap- (c) Unless kill traps are checked and animals removed pers. All trappers purchasing a trapping license must report within seventy-two hours. their trapping activity, regardless of trapping success or (d) Unless animals captured in restraining traps (any whether they trapped or not. nonkilling set) are removed within twenty-four hours of cap- (1) Trappers must report trapping activity by April 10. ture. (2) Reports must be made using the department's desig- (e) Using game birds, game fish or game animals for nated Trapper's Report of Catch form or internet trapper bait, except nonedible parts of game birds, game fish or game reporting system. animals may be used as bait. (3) If a trapper chooses to report using the Trapper's (f) Within thirty feet of any exposed meat bait or noned- Report of Catch form, it is the responsibility of the licensed ible game parts which are visible to flying raptors. trapper to obtain a form and ensure the form is received by (5) Game bird feathers may be used as an attractor. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01- Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091. 10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-12-141, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statu- [Title 232 WAC—p. 34] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-142 tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 00-20-032 (Order 00-197), § 232-12-141, (b) Location(s) of animal problem (physical address or filed 9/27/00, effective 10/28/00; 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12-141, legal description including township, range, and section num- filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; 98-01-207 (Order 97-253), § 232-12-141, filed 12/23/97, effective 10/1/98; 92-18-083 (Order 563), § 232-12-141, filed ber). 9/2/92, effective 10/3/92; 90-19-097 (Order 460), § 232-12-141, filed (c) Description of the animal problem: 9/19/90, effective 10/20/90; 87-15-082 (Order 293), § 232-12-141, filed (i) Duration of the animal problem. 7/20/87; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-141, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-310.] (ii) Description of the damage or potential damage being caused (i.e., crop, timber, property, livestock, or pet animals,

232-12-142 etc.). WAC 232-12-142 Special trapping permit—Use of (iii) Any threat or potential threat to the health and/or body-gripping traps. (1) As used in this section, unless the safety of people. context clearly requires otherwise, the following definitions (d) Species of animal causing the problem and, if known, apply: the number of animals involved. (a) "Animal" means any nonhuman vertebrate. (e) Description of the measures taken to prevent or alle- (b) "Animal problem" means any animal that threatens viate the problem or damage. or damages timber or private property or threatens or injures (f) Explanation of why the measures taken were ineffec- livestock or any other domestic animal. tive to abate the problem or why such measures could not rea- (c) "Body-gripping trap" means a trap that grips an ani- sonably or effectively be used to abate the animal problem. mal's body or body part. Body-gripping trap includes, but is (g) Whether Conibear-type traps in water, padded foot- not limited to, unpadded foot-hold traps, padded foot-hold hold traps or nonstrangling-type foot snares will be used. traps, Conibear traps, neck snares, and nonstrangling foot (h) Species and number of animals to be removed. snares. Cage and box traps, suitcase-type live beaver traps, (7) For wildlife research, the applicant shall provide the and common rat and mouse traps are not considered body- following information: gripping traps. (a) Applicant's name, address, and telephone number. (d) "Conibear or Conibear-type trap" means any trap of (b) Location(s) where wildlife trapping will occur (phys- various manufacturers having design and operational charac- ical address or legal description including township, range, teristics essentially the same as or like that developed by and section number). Frank Conibear and designed and set to grip and hold an ani- (c) Whether padded foot-hold traps or nonstrangling- mal's body across its main axis. type foot snares will be used. (e) "In water" means beneath the water surface so that (d) Species and number of animals to be captured. the trap is completely submerged. (e) Research objective or proposal. (f) "Nonstrangling-type foot snare" means a cable or (f) A copy of a valid department scientific collection per- wire designed and set to encircle and hold an animal's foot or mit. limb. (8) A completed report of animals taken pursuant to a (g) "Padded foot-hold trap" means a trap designed and special trapping permit shall include the following informa- set to grip the foot of an animal, both jaws of which are cov- tion: ered with rubber pads having a minimum thickness of one- (a) Permittee's name, address, and telephone number. eighth inch. (b) The number of the permit for which the report is (h) "Permit" means a special trapping permit issued to a being submitted. person under the authority of RCW 77.15.194 and the provi- (c) The common name of the animal(s) taken, the num- sions of this section to use certain body-gripping traps to ber of animals taken, and the disposition. abate an animal problem for thirty days. (d) For any nontargeted animals taken, the common (i) "Permittee" means the person to whom a permit is name of the animal, the number of animals, and the disposi- granted. tion. (j) "Raw fur" means a pelt that has not been processed (9) Successive permits for the same animal problem may for purposes of retail sale. be requested by completing the justification and applicant (2) It is unlawful to trap animals using body-gripping certification on the report of animals taken. traps without a permit issued by the department. (10) The conditions of a special trapping permit shall (3) It is unlawful to fail to comply with any conditions of include: a permit to trap. (a) The term of the permit is thirty days. (4) It is unlawful for any person issued a permit to fail to (b) Any body-gripping trap authorized under a permit complete and submit to the department a report of animals shall be checked at least every twenty-four hours. taken under the permit. This report is due within ten days of (c) Each body-gripping trap authorized under a permit the expiration date of the permit. shall have attached to its chain or to the trap a legible metal (5) It is unlawful to knowingly offer to sell, barter, or tag with either the department identification number of the otherwise exchange the raw fur or carcass of a mammal that trapper or the name and address of the trapper in English let- has been trapped pursuant to a permit. ters not less than one-eighth inch in height. (6) A person seeking a special trapping permit shall sub- (d) Nontargeted species shall be released unharmed if mit a complete application to the department. The applicant possible. shall provide the following information: (e) Any mammal trapped pursuant to a permit must be (a) Applicant's name, address, and telephone number. lethally dispatched or released as soon as possible, unless (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 35] 232-12-154 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife taken for scientific research, in which case the animal may be gonensis) taken by legal fishing methods, in waters open to retained alive if so provided in the permit. fishing, from the mouth of the Columbia River to the bound- (f) The carcass of any mammal taken under a permit ary markers 650 feet below the fish ladders at Priest Rapids must be properly disposed of in a lawful manner. Dam; from the mouth of the Snake River to the boat restricted (g) A copy of the permit shall be in the immediate pos- zone below Hells Canyon Dam, and from the backwaters and session of the person authorized to trap pursuant to a permit. sloughs as well as up to 400 feet into the tributaries of the (11) A special trapping permit may be denied when, in reaches listed above on the Columbia and Snake rivers. In the judgment of the department: addition, the following requirements shall be met to qualify (a) Other appropriate nonlethal methods have not been for a voucher: utilized; (a) Each angler must register in person, prior to fishing, (b) The alleged animal problem either does not exist or at one of the registration stations each fishing day. A fishing the extent is insufficient to justify lethal removal; day is a 24-hour period from 9:01 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. of (c) The use of the requested body-gripping trap(s) would the following day; result in direct or indirect harm to people or domestic ani- (b) Each angler, in person must exchange their eligible mals; Northern squawfish for a voucher during the posted hours, (d) The use of the requested body-gripping trap(s) would and at the same registration station where the angler regis- conflict with federal or state law, local ordinance or depart- tered during the same fishing day; ment rule; or (c) Each Northern squawfish must be eleven inches or (e) The application is not complete. longer in total length and presented in fresh condition or (12) A special trapping permit may be revoked when, in alive; the judgment of the department: (d) Anglers shall provide information regarding their (a) Information contained in the application was inaccu- catch as requested by department personnel at the registration rate or false; site and mail in survey forms; and (b) The permittee or person trapping under the permit (e) Anglers shall obtain a valid Washington state fishing fails to comply with any of the permit conditions; or license and must use a single rod, reel, and line with up to (c) The permittee or person trapping under the permit three hooks with no more than three points each. exceeds the number of animals authorized. [Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. 99-03-029 (Order (13) If the permit is denied or revoked, the department 99-02), § 232-12-166, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: shall provide the applicant, in writing, a statement of the spe- RCW 77.12.040. 94-09-019 (Order 632), § 232-12-166, filed 4/14/94, effec- tive 5/1/94; 93-10-013, § 232-12-166, filed 4/23/93, effective 4/30/93.] cific reason(s) for the denial or revocation. The applicant may request an appeal in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. 232-12-168 Appeal requests shall be filed in writing and returned within WAC 232-12-168 Fishing contests. (1) Contest twenty days from the mailing date of the denial and be defined: By definition, a fishing contest exists when 6 or addressed to WDFW Legal Services Office, 600 Capitol Way more licensed persons fish competitively and determine win- North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091. ners, regardless of prize value. (2) Application: [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 01-17-067 (Order 01-165), § 232-12- 142, filed 8/15/01, effective 9/15/01.] (a) Fishing contest permit applications should be submit- ted to the department by November 1 of each year for con-

232-12-154 tests that are to take place the following calendar year. After WAC 232-12-154 Juvenile fishing waters. It is unlaw- November 1, applications must be submitted not less than 30 ful for a person fifteen years of age or older to fish any waters days prior to the date for which the contest is proposed. restricted to juvenile fishing only. (b) Applications must include the permit fee required by [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 88-07-065 (Order 307), § 232-12- RCW 77.65.480. The fee will be returned if the permit is 154, filed 3/16/88; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-154, filed 10/22/81; 81- 12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-154, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12- denied. No more than seven permits will be issued to any one 355.] permittee during a calendar year. The fee is $24 per permit. (c) For purposes of application for a fishing contest per- WAC232-12-164 232-12-164 Fishing near dams—Department mit, "permittee" means a "person" as defined in RCW facilities. Except as provided in current season game fish reg- 77.08.010. All applications from a permittee must be in a sin- ulations, it is unlawful to fish within four hundred feet down- gle name. stream from man-made dams, fish ladders or other obstruc- (3) Approval: tions, or in facilities used by the department for rearing, hold- (a) Fishing contests which adversely affect fish or wild- ing, or passage of fish. It is unlawful to fish in an irrigation life resources or other recreational opportunity may be canal or ditch, when the area is posted as closed waters. denied. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12- (b) Contests will not be allowed on sea-run cutthroat 164, filed 10/22/81; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-164, filed 6/1/81. For- trout, Dolly Varden or bull trout. merly WAC 232-12-370.] (4) Prize value: Total prize value per contest will not exceed $5,000 when trout, steelhead, char, whitefish, gray- WAC232-12-166 232-12-166 Northern squawfish sport-reward ling, tiger muskie, or kokanee are included as target species; fishery Columbia and Snake rivers. The Washington provided that contests wherein other species not listed above department of fish and wildlife shall administer a bounty are targeted, or where bass or walleye are the targeted species voucher program for Northern squawfish (Ptychocheilus ore- and at least 90 percent of bass or walleye are released alive [Title 232 WAC—p. 36] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-168 and in good condition after the contest, may qualify for no if kept. The fish released may come either from the one just limitation on amount of prize. caught, or from the livewell, but at no time may the angler (5) Legal requirements, all contests: have more than five fish in the livewell. (a) Fishing contest permits must be in the possession of (c) During bass contests, contestants may not use live the contest sponsor or official at the contest site. bait. (b) Contests are restricted to the species and waters (d) During bass and walleye contests participants may approved on the permit. Only those species listed as a target retain up to five bass and walleye of any size to be weighed of the contest may be retained by contest participants during in. A tournament angler may not be in possession of more bass or walleye contests where all contestants fish at the same than five bass or walleye from the water being fished, except time and place. as authorized under (6)(e) below. (c) Sponsors must report contest information requested (e) The contest director or director designee may exceed by the department within 30 days after the contest has ended. possession limits for bass or walleye for the purpose of trans- Subsequent contest permits will not be issued for one year porting fish from a weigh-in site to an open-water area. Dur- after the date of the contest for which the report was not ing transportation, the transport boat must not leave the water returned if this requirement is not fulfilled. the fish were caught from and a copy of the contest permit (d) Contest participants may not restrict public access at must be on board during actual fish transport. boat launches. (f) Boat identification: All boats used for fishing in bass (e) Contests for bass and walleye where participants and walleye contests must be clearly identified according to expect to fish at the same time from boats on lakes or reser- criteria established by the department. voirs will not last longer than three consecutive days and (7) Zebra mussel decontamination. Prior to participating have the following limits per water: in a Washington state fishing contest: BOATS (a) All contest participants are required to sign a zebra PER mussel decontamination statement that their boats and/or CONTESTS CONTEST boat trailers have or have not been in physical contact with ACRES PER DAY DAY any waters east of the Continental Divide for thirty days Less than 300 1 15 immediately preceding the contest and, if the boat and/or 301 - 3,000 1 35 trailer has been in contact with such waters the participant 3,001 - 6,000 2 75 must complete a decontamination report indicating that the 6,001 - 10,000 2 120 following actions have been taken: More than 10,000 3 250 (i) A physical inspection has been made of the hull, * No more than four weekend days per month nor motor, trailer, livewell and bilge by the contest director or more than two weekends per month may be sched- designee, and any zebra mussels, if found, have been dis- uled on any water when contestants fish at the same posed of in a garbage container; and time, and are allowed to fish from boats. (ii) The vessel has been decontaminated by the hull hav- (f) It is unlawful for the fishing contest permittee or any ing been: of the contest participants to fail to comply with the condi- (A) Pressurized washed with hot soapy water; or tions of the fishing contest permit, or of general fishing rules (B) Washed with a household bleach solution of one part not specifically exempted by this permit. Failure of the per- bleach to 19 parts water, or the equivalent; mittee or any of the contestants to comply with all provisions (iii) The motor has been run in a household bleach solu- of the contest permit or of other fishing regulations during a tion of one part bleach to 19 parts water, or the equivalent, for contest may lead to revocation of the permit and result in a minimum of one minute; and denial of fishing contest permits to the permittee and related (iv) The bilge and any livewells have been flushed, and organizations or individuals sponsoring contests for two the flush water disposed in such a manner that the wastewater years. will not directly enter state waters, either ground or surface. (6) Special regulations, bass and walleye contests: (b) The zebra mussel decontamination statement and (a) In any contest targeting either bass or walleye, all live decontamination report shall be submitted to the department bass or walleye must be released alive into the water from as part of the fishing contest report. which they were caught after being weighed and/or mea- sured. At the end of each day's competition, if the mortality of [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 232-12- 168, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06; 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 232-12-168, target fish caught that day exceeds 10%, the contest will be filed 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04; 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-12-168, filed suspended. Suspended contests may be continued (within 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. assigned permit dates) only if the cause of the high mortality 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 232-12-168, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00. Stat- can be positively identified, and the cause of the mortality utory Authority: RCW 77.12.020 and 77.12.040. 96-15-096 (Order 96-80), § 232-12-168, filed 7/19/96, effective 8/19/96. Statutory Authority: RCW (high waves, equipment deficiency, etc.) ceases or is cor- 77.12.040. 96-11-079, § 232-12-168, filed 5/13/96, effective 7/1/96; 94-06- rected by contest officials. 014 (Order 629), § 232-12-168, filed 2/18/94, effective 3/21/94; 92-22-015 (b) During bass and walleye contests only, participants (Order 577), § 232-12-168, filed 10/21/92, effective 11/21/92. Statutory may continue to fish while holding up to five fish in posses- Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 90-22-057 (Order 464), § 232- 12-168, filed 11/5/90, effective 12/6/90. Statutory Authority: RCW sion, as long as one fish is released immediately upon catch- 77.12.040 and 77.16.010. 86-21-017 (Order 280), § 232-12-168, filed ing a fish which would make the angler in excess of five fish 10/6/86.] (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 37] 232-12-169 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

WAC232-12-169 232-12-169 Hunting contests. A person wishing commission has not disapproved the permit, the director shall to hold a hunting contest must comply with the following be deemed authorized to enter into that permit. provisions: (2) The director shall advertise and sell a permit to use (1) Only organizations filed with the state of Washington department lands for grazing at public auction to the highest as a nonprofit corporation may apply for a hunting contest bidder. The director is authorized to reject any and all bids if permit. it is determined to be in the best interest of the department to (2) Hunting contest permit applications shall be submit- do so. The director may negotiate a grazing permit without ted to the department 30 days prior to the date for which the using the public auction process only when the director deter- contest is proposed. mines that benefits to wildlife would be equal to or greater (3) Applications must include the permit fee required by than the cash or monetary payments foregone. RCW 77.32.211. The fee will be returned if the permit is (3) The term of each grazing permit shall be no greater denied. than five years. When an existing permit expires or is about (4) Contests are restricted to the species approved on the to expire, and the director wishes to continue to permit graz- permit. ing on the subject parcel, then a modified public auction pro- (5) Total value of prizes per contest shall not exceed cess shall be used. A minimum bid based on market value $2000. shall be established prior to the public auction. The last pre- (6) Entry fees or requests for donations are prohibited. vious or the existing permittee shall be provided the option of (7) It is unlawful to fail to comply with the conditions of meeting the highest bid made at public auction. The director a hunting contest permit. may grant a term longer than five years only with the prior Hunting contests which may adversely affect wildlife approval of the commission. The director may permit excep- resources will be denied. tions to the public auction process only when the director [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.16.010. 87-09-026 (Order determines that benefits to wildlife would be equal to or 287), § 232-12-169, filed 4/7/87.] greater than the cash or monetary payment foregone. (4) A temporary permit may be granted by the director to 232-12-174 WAC 232-12-174 Domestic animals on department satisfy an immediate, short-term need where benefits to wild- lands. It is unlawful for any person to allow domesticated life management programs and the public interest can be animals to be unattended on, or to permit livestock to graze demonstrated. The term of a temporary permit shall not upon land under the control of the department without a writ- exceed two weeks and no fee need be charged. ten permit from the director. In addition to other penalties (5) Except for temporary permits, each grazing permit provided by law, any such person may be liable to the depart- proposal shall be accompanied by a domestic livestock graz- ment for a compensatory fee of one dollar per head of live- ing management plan that includes a description of ecologi- stock per day. cal impacts, desired ecological condition, fish and wildlife [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210. 88-23-108 (Order 322), § 232-12- benefits, a monitoring plan, and an evaluation schedule for 174, filed 11/22/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-174, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-390.] lands that will be grazed by livestock. The director shall inspect the site of a grazing permit no less than two times

232-12-177 each year. The director shall retain the right to alter provi- WAC 232-12-177 Vehicles using department lands. It sions of the plan to reduce acreage available or the number of is unlawful to operate a motor driven vehicle on a road con- animals using the area when such change is, in the judgment trolled or managed by the department pursuant to road man- of the director, required to benefit fish or wildlife manage- agement agreement in a manner or for a purpose contrary to ment, public hunting and fishing, or other recreational uses. posted signs or notices except as authorized by the director. Violation of this section is an infraction, punishable (6) The director may cancel a permit (a) for noncompli- under RCW 77.15.160. ance with the terms and conditions of the permit, or (b) if the area described in the permit is included in a land use plan [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12- 177, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210 determined by the agency to be a higher and better use, or (c) and 77.12.320. 90-11-050 (Order 438), § 232-12-177, filed 5/11/90, effec- if the property is sold or conveyed, or (d) if damage to wild- tive 6/11/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), life or wildlife habitat occurs. § 232-12-177, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-177, filed (7) All lands covered by any grazing permit agreement 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-400.] shall at all times be open to public hunting, fishing and other

232-12-181 wildlife recreational uses unless such lands have been closed WAC 232-12-181 Livestock grazing on department by action of the commission or emergency order of the direc- of fish and wildlife lands. All persons wishing to apply for a tor. grazing permit should contact the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, 600 North Capitol Way, Olympia, Wash- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-03-016 (Order 03-03), § 232-12- 181, filed 1/7/03, effective 2/7/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210. 88- ington 98501-1091. 23-109 (Order 323), § 232-12-181, filed 11/22/88. Statutory Authority: (1) The director is authorized to enter into grazing per- RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-181, filed 1/28/82; 81- mits when the director determines that a grazing permit will 12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-181, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12- be consistent with the desired ecological condition for those 405.] lands or the department's strategic plan. Except for temporary permits, each grazing permit shall first be submitted to the WAC232-12-184 232-12-184 Aircraft—Authorized use on commission, which may review the permit to ensure it con- department lands. Except as authorized by the director or forms with commission policy. If, within thirty days, the the director of the department of natural resources, it is [Title 232 WAC—p. 38] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-243 unlawful to land aircraft on lands owned, leased or controlled of instructional materials, training aids, operating policies by the department, except in the case of a bona fide emer- and procedures necessary to comply with the provisions of gency. this section and RCW 77.32.155. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210 and 77.12.320. 90-11-049 (Order (2) It is unlawful for any person born after January 1, 437), § 232-12-184, filed 5/11/90, effective 6/11/90. Statutory Authority: 1972, to obtain an initial hunting license in the state of Wash- RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-184, filed 6/1/81. For- ington without having completed a department-approved merly WAC 232-12-410.] course involving at least ten hours of instruction in conserva- tion, safety and sportsmanship. 232-12-187 WAC 232-12-187 Access areas—Other department (3) Upon satisfactory completion of these requirements, lands—Wildlife agent to control traffic thereon. It is each student shall be issued a certificate of accreditation unlawful to use department owned or controlled lands or signed by an authorized instructor or the state coordinator. waters in a manner or for a purpose contrary to signs or (4) It is unlawful for a license dealer to issue a hunting notices posted on those lands or to refuse or neglect to obey license for a person born after January 1, 1972, unless a directions regarding use of such property by a wildlife agent. hunter education certificate or a Washington hunting license It is unlawful to use department owned or controlled lands or for a preceding year issued to said person is presented at the waters for a commercial purpose without a permit issued by time of purchase. the director. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.32.155. 97-22-003, § 232-12- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210 and 77.12.320. 90-11-049 (Order 227, filed 10/23/97, effective 11/23/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 437), § 232-12-187, filed 5/11/90, effective 6/11/90. Statutory Authority: 77.12.040. 95-02-070 (Order 94-146), § 232-12-227, filed 1/4/95, effective RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12-187, filed 1/28/82; 81- 1/4/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.050 and 77.32.070. 90-19-087 12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-187, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12- (Order 458), § 232-12-227, filed 9/18/90, effective 10/19/90. Statutory 420.] Authority: RCW 77.32.155. 85-16-004 (Order 260), § 232-12-227, filed 7/25/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § WAC232-12-189 232-12-189 Duplicate licenses, tags, etc.— 232-12-227, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-500.] Rules for issuance. Request for replacement of licenses, per- mits, tags, stamps or catch record cards required by chapter WAC232-12-242 232-12-242 Hunting restrictions. It shall be 77.32 RCW, which have been lost, mutilated, or stolen, must unlawful to hunt wildlife, except bear, cougar, mountain be made by the licensee. goat, mountain sheep, moose, or turkey, during any modern Duplicate licenses, permits, tags, stamps and catch firearm deer or elk season, with any firearm 240 caliber or record cards may be issued at department offices or by recre- larger, or containing slugs or buckshot, unless valid license, ational license dealers. permits and tags for modern firearm deer or elk seasons are in [Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. 99-03-029 (Order the hunter's possession. 99-02), § 232-12-189, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93-04-074 (Order 593), § 232-12- RCW 77.32.256. 86-03-054 (Order 267), § 232-12-189, filed 1/15/86. Statu- 242, filed 1/29/93, effective 3/1/93.] tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-189, filed 10/22/81.] WAC232-12-243 232-12-243 Public safety cougar removals. (1) WAC232-12-221 232-12-221 Petitions—Form—Scheduling— Definitions: Ruling. Petitioners for declaratory rulings by the commission As used in this section and in the context of public safety shall set forth the rule or statute brought into issue by the peti- cougar removals, the following definitions apply: tion, the facts relied upon by the applicant, the prayer of the (a) "Confirmed" means qualified department staff is led petitioner and shall generally conform to the form of com- to believe a cougar(s) was at the scene of the incident by plaints at law. interview of the complainant or observation of evidence at The petition shall be submitted to the director who may the scene. in his discretion place the petition on the agenda of the com- (b) "Human-cougar safety incident" means aggressive or mission at one of its regular meetings and shall give reason- unusual behavior by a cougar which presents an actual or per- able notice to the petitioner of the time and place for hearing ceived threat to an individual. by the commission. Petitioner may appear and present argu- (c) "Livestock or pet depredation" means incidents ment to the commission at any such hearing. where livestock and/or pets are killed and/or injured by cou- The commission after hearing, shall issue a binding gar. declaratory rule, a nonbinding declaratory rule or notify the (d) "Marginal cougar habitat" means those areas usually petitioner that no declaratory rule is to be issued. dominated by urban/suburban, developed lands with rela- The director shall notify the petitioner of action taken tively high human densities. with reference to the petition. (e) "Nuisance activity" means incidents associated with [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12- property disturbance, property damage, or livestock/pet 221, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-480.] harassment. (f) "Preferred cougar habitat" means those areas usually WAC232-12-227 232-12-227 Hunter education training pro- dominated by rural, undeveloped lands with relatively low gram requirements. (1) The director may designate a state human densities. coordinator for the purpose of administering the hunter edu- (g) "Public safety need" means there exists a reasonable cation program. The state coordinator shall be responsible for threat to human safety or property by one or more cougar, as the certification of volunteer instructors and the development indicated by the level of confirmed human-cougar safety (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 39] 232-12-243 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife incidents or livestock/pet depredations, and confirmed cou- must include the individual's name, address, phone number, gar sightings or nuisance activities. and game management units being applied for. Individuals (h) "Removal" means the act of killing one or more cou- may apply for no more than four game management units. An gar with the aid of dogs. individual's request to be placed on a participant list for a (i) "Sighting" means a direct observation of one or more removal period must be postmarked no later than October 1, cougar, in urban or rural settings, near individuals or resi- or be received at the department's Olympia office no later dences; typically more than chance observations. than 5:00 p.m. on October 1, during the year the removal (j) "Human-cougar interaction" means a human-cougar period begins. safety incident, livestock or pet depredation, cougar nuisance (b) To be eligible for a public safety cougar removal per- activity, or cougar sighting event. mit (permit), the participant must be a Washington resident (k) "Dog hunter" means a person that owns and hunts dog hunter who, at the time of application for a permit, pos- with dogs that are capable of detecting, tracking and treeing a sesses a valid big game license with cougar as a species cougar. option. The permit holder must use dogs while participating (2) Public safety cougar removal authorization: The in a public safety cougar removal. commission authorizes the director to issue public safety cou- (c) Individuals eligible for participation in a public safety gar removal permits consistent with this rule. Prior to issuing cougar removal will be randomly selected from the partici- public safety cougar removal permits, the department shall pant list. The department will issue a permit to the person use other practical alternatives to address a public safety whose name is selected from the participant list. Individuals need, including livestock or pet depredations. Other practical selected will be notified by telephone or mail. Individuals alternatives may include, but are not limited to, general cou- selected must contact the department's enforcement program gar hunting seasons, general public information, educational in Olympia and accept the public safety cougar removal per- programs, information to recreational hunters, cougar depre- mit within fifteen days of being notified. Failure to contact dation/kill permits, and department capture and reloca- the department will result in forfeit of the permit and the indi- tion/euthanasia of specific cougars. vidual will be placed on the participant list for later selec- (3) Public safety cougar removal criteria: tions. Permits may not be sold or reassigned. (a) The commission determines that when the above (d) Permit holders and all individuals who will accom- practical alternatives have been utilized within a game man- pany the permit holder must complete the department's public agement unit, eleven confirmed human-cougar interactions safety cougar removal education course prior to participating per year, of which at least four must be confirmed human- in a public safety cougar removal. cougar safety incidents or livestock/pet depredations, therein (5) Public safety cougar removals: Quota system and demonstrating that the practical alternatives have been inade- participation in cougar removal. quate to address the public safety need. The director then is (a) Public safety cougar removals will be based on a authorized by the commission to remove one or more cougar, quota system, where permit holders may hunt cougar until the with the aid of dogs, in a selected area of that game manage- allotted numbers of cougar have been killed from each game ment unit or nearby geographic area suitable for the use of management unit or March 15, whichever is first. dogs. The commission authorizes the director to remove one (b) Permit holders who harvest a cougar before January cougar per one hundred twenty square kilometers of com- 15 may continue hunting for a second cougar with dogs. The plaint area in preferred cougar habitat, and one cougar per permit holder must purchase an additional cougar transport four hundred thirty square kilometers of complaint area in tag to hunt and harvest one additional cougar and the permit marginal cougar habitat. holder will be issued a second permit. Permit holders who (b) If warranted by conditions of this rule, public safety harvest a cougar after January 15 are not eligible to harvest a cougar removal(s) will be conducted annually between second cougar with dogs. December 1st and March 15th in selected areas of game man- (c) To verify if the cougar removal season is open or agement units designated by the director to address a public closed in each game management unit, the permit holders safety need presented by one or more cougar, except in game shall notify the department's enforcement program in Olym- management units in Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, and pia within twenty-four hours prior to exercising a public Pend Oreille counties where cougars will be removed to safety cougar removal permit. address public safety and protection of property with pilot (d) No more than four total individuals may participate cougar hunting seasons with the aid of dogs authorized under per public safety cougar removal, including the permit WAC 232-28-285. holder(s). Only the permit holder, whose name appears on the (c) The department shall not target more than one hun- permit, may take a cougar. dred nine cougar during a public safety cougar removal (e) Hunters killing a cougar during a public safety cougar period unless otherwise authorized by the commission. removal must notify the department's enforcement program (4) Public safety cougar removal permit issuance proce- in Olympia within twenty-four hours after harvesting the dure. cougar. (a) To participate in a public safety cougar removal, indi- (f) The department reserves the right to accompany per- viduals must request that his/her name be placed on a list of mit holders while participating in a public safety cougar available participants (participant list) by mailing their removal. request to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, (6) Public safety cougar removal general requirements. Enforcement Program - Public Safety Cougar Removal, 600 (a) A valid big game hunting license which includes cou- Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091. The request gar as a species option is required to hunt cougar. One cougar [Title 232 WAC—p. 40] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-253 transport tag is included with a big game license that has cou- WAC232-12-251 232-12-251 Removal of minerals, wood and gar as a species option. A second cougar transport tag must be artifacts from department lands. It is unlawful to remove purchased to take a second cougar. Individuals may partici- petrified wood, minerals, fossils, wood products or artifacts pate in multiple public safety cougar removals, but must pur- from department lands unless such removal is authorized by chase a cougar transport tag for each cougar removed. Pur- a permit issued by the director. chases in excess of two cougar transport tags must be made at [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210 and 77.12.320. 90-11-049 (Order department offices. 437), § 232-12-251, filed 5/11/90, effective 6/11/90. Statutory Authority: (b) It is unlawful to kill or possess spotted cougar kittens RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-251, filed 6/1/81. For- merly WAC 232-12-550.] or adult cougars accompanied by spotted kittens. Individuals selected for a public safety cougar removal permit may take 232-12-253 one cougar per permit. WAC 232-12-253 Tribal hunting—Medicine Creek (c) Hunters may use any lawful big game modern fire- Treaty hunters—Enforcement policy. (1) This rule estab- arm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for hunting cougar. lishes an interim enforcement and management line intended The use of dogs to hunt cougar is prohibited except during a to address a long-standing dispute over the location of the public safety cougar removal. southern boundary of the area ceded by the tribes signatory to the Treaty of Medicine Creek, 10 Stat. 1132. This interim line (d) Any person who takes a cougar must notify the will guide the enforcement efforts of the department and will department within twenty-four hours of kill (excluding legal enable the department, the county prosecutors of Thurston, state holidays) and provide the hunter's name, date and loca- Mason, Lewis, Pierce, and Grays Harbor counties, and the tion of kill, and sex of animal. The raw pelt of a cougar must tribes signatory to the Treaty of Medicine Creek, to better be sealed by an authorized department employee within sev- coordinate wildlife enforcement and resource planning in the enty-two hours of the notification of kill. Any person who region, without the need for time-consuming and costly liti- takes a cougar must present the cougar skull, in such a man- gation. ner that teeth and biological samples can be extracted, to an (2) For purposes of state law, enrolled members of the authorized department employee at the time of sealing. Puyallup, Nisqually, Squaxin Island and Muckleshoot Indian (e) The public safety cougar removal permit (permit) tribes, when authorized by their respective tribal govern- belongs to the state of Washington. The permit holder may be ments, shall be deemed to be exercising their respective required to return to or turn over to the department the permit tribes' hunting right, as secured in the Treaty of Medicine when, in the judgment of the department, the permit holder Creek, when hunting on open and unclaimed lands, bounded violates any conditions of the permit, violates trespass laws on the west, north and east by the ceded area language con- while acting under this permit, or violates any other criminal tained in the Treaty of Medicine Creek, and lying north of the law or hunting regulation of the state while acting under this following line: permit. If the permit holder is required to return to or turn From the main stem of the Skookumchuck River up the over to the department the permit, the permit holder may drainage divide to the central point between the Skookum- request an appeal of that action in accordance with chapter chuck and the North Fork of the Tilton River; thence south 34.05 RCW. Appeal request shall be filed in writing and along the drainage divide to the point where the Skookum- returned within twenty days of the date of action and be chuck, Newaukum, and North Fork of the Tilton rivers meet addressed to WDFW Legal Services Office, 600 Capitol Way just north of Newaukum Lake; thence southerly along the North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091. drainage divide to Rooster Rock; thence along the top of [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 04-21-036 (Order 04-284), § 232-12- Bremer Mountain to the confluence of the North Fork of the 243, filed 10/14/04, effective 11/14/04; 03-17-037 (Order 03-186), § 232-12- Tilton River with the Tilton River; thence south to the top of 243, filed 8/14/03, effective 9/14/03; 02-17-013 (Order 02-183), § 232-12- 243, filed 8/9/02, effective 9/9/02; 01-20-011 (Order 01-198), § 232-12-243, peak (el. 2,960); thence south along the divide between the filed 9/20/01, effective 10/21/01.] Cowlitz and Tilton rivers and along the summit of the ridge known as Cottler's Rock, staying on the divide to encompass 232-12-24402 all of Sand Creek; thence across the valley and up the north- WAC 232-12-24402 Colville Indian Reservation— ern drainage boundary of Landers Creek to Vanson Peak (el. Prohibiting the taking or hunting of big game and grouse 4,935); thence along the drainage divide between the Cowlitz and trapping of furbearers. The taking or hunting of big and Green rivers, along the eastern shore of Deadman Lake to game or grouse within the Colville Indian Reservation the summit of Goat Mountain; thence dropping through the boundaries is prohibited. The trapping of furbearers within pass along the drainage divide at Ryan Lake; thence along the the Colville Indian Reservation boundaries is prohibited. drainage divide between the Cispus and Green rivers, and [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-10-007 (Order 98-52), § 232-12- Clearwater Creek of the Lewis River and continuing south- 24402, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.] easterly along the divide between the Cispus and Lewis rivers to Badger Peak; thence continuing along the divide to an WAC232-12-247 232-12-247 Transmission lines—Unlawful unnamed peak (el. 5,295) located north of Dark Mountain; hunting. It is unlawful to shoot at wild animals or wild birds thence along the drainage divide between McKoy Creek and while they are on a telephone or electrical transmission line, Dark Creek to Surprise Peak; thence along the drainage or the pole, crossarm or insulator thereof. divide to the top of Spud Hill; thence down and across the Cispus River and up the face of Blue Lake Ridge to the divide [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12- 247, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-247, filed 6/1/81. For- between Mouse Creek and Blue Lake tributaries; thence merly WAC 232-12-530.] along the divide between Timonium Creek and Cat Creek to (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 41] 232-12-254 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Hamilton Buttes; thence along the divide between the North WAC232-12-261 232-12-261 Live decoys unlawful. It is unlawful Fork of the Cispus River and the Cispus River to Elk Peak; to hunt waterfowl and wild turkeys with the use or aid of live thence continuing northeasterly along the same divide, and birds as decoys. the divide between Johnson Creek and the Cispus River, [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12- passing through Buckhorn Camp (el. 6,240), honoring the 261, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-261, divide between the Cowlitz and Cispus rivers, to the summit filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-640.] of Old Snowy Mountain; thence north along the crest of the Cascade range to Naches Peak; thence west through Chinook WAC232-12-264 232-12-264 Baiting of game birds—Unlawful. Pass along the divide of the Cowlitz River and the White It is unlawful to hunt game birds by the aid of baiting, or in a River to the summit of Mt. Rainier. baited area or area posted as an upland bird feeding site. As (3) State hunting laws shall apply to enrolled members of used in this section "baiting" or "baited area" means the plac- the Puyallup, Nisqually, Squaxin Island and Muckleshoot ing, exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of corn, Indian tribes when hunting outside of the above-described wheat or other grain, or feed so as to constitute for such birds area, or on lands that are not "open and unclaimed" within the a lure or attraction to, on or over areas where hunters are above-described area. attempting to take them. Any such area will remain a baited (4) This rule does not purport to define where the south- area for ten days following the complete removal of all such ern boundary of the Medicine Creek Ceded Area is in fact, grain or other feed. This shall not prohibit hunting of game nor does it represent an attempt to resolve any other legal birds, on or over standing crops, flooded crop lands, grain issue regarding the nature or geographic scope of the hunting crops properly harvested on the field where grown or grains right secured by the Treaty of Medicine Creek. found scattered as the result of normal agricultural planting [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 02-16-043 (Order 02-178), § 232-12- or harvesting. 253, filed 7/31/02, effective 8/31/02; 02-05-021 (Order 01-289), § 232-12- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12- 253, filed 2/11/02, effective 3/14/02.] 264, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-264, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-650.] WAC232-12-254 232-12-254 Discharge of litter on department lands—Unlawful. It is unlawful for any person to throw, to WAC232-12-267 232-12-267 Field identification of wildlife— drop, or to leave any discarded object, garbage, debris, or Evidence of sex—Definitions. (1) It is unlawful to possess waste upon any of the properties owned, leased or controlled or transport game birds unless the feathered heads are left by the department except into a litter or garbage receptacle or attached to the carcass, except falconry caught birds, until the container installed for that purpose on such property. carcass is processed and/ or stored for consumption. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.210 and 77.12.320. 90-11-049 (Order (2) It is unlawful to possess or transport big game ani- 437), § 232-12-254, filed 5/11/90, effective 6/11/90. Statutory Authority: mals unless evidence of the sex of the animal remains natu- RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-254, filed 6/1/81. For- merly WAC 232-12-570.] rally attached to the carcass until the carcass is processed and/ or stored for consumption. WAC232-12-257 232-12-257 Use of decoys and calls. (1) It is (a) Evidence of sex means the head with antlers or horns unlawful to hunt waterfowl, wild turkeys, or deer with the use attached or penis or testes of male big game animals or the or aid of battery-powered or other electronic devices as head or udder of female big game animals any of which must decoys. be naturally attached to at least one quarter of the carcass or (2) It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl, wild turkeys, or deer to the largest portion of meat. with the use or aid of electronic calls. (b) For the purpose of this rule, "stored for consumption" (3) On days open to waterfowl hunting, persons using means at the final point of storage prior to consumption of the lands or waters controlled by the department shall not: meat. (a) Place waterfowl decoys prior to 4:00 a.m.; (3) It is unlawful to possess or transport goat, sheep, (b) Allow or permit waterfowl decoys to be unattended moose, deer or elk taken in hunting areas which have horn or or not in their immediate control for a period greater than one antler restrictions unless the head or skull plate, with both hour; or horns or both antlers naturally attached, accompanies the car- (c) Fail to remove waterfowl decoys within two hours cass. after the close of established daily hunting hours. (4) The possession of a taxidermist's receipt which (4) On days closed to waterfowl hunting, persons using includes the taxidermist's name, address, and telephone num- lands or waters controlled by the department shall not place ber, the hunter's name, address, telephone number, license, waterfowl decoys except as authorized by permit of the direc- and tag number, the species and sex of the game bird or big tor. game animal taken, as well as antler points or horn size and (5) This regulation shall be enforced under RCW the date and GMU location or special deer/elk permit area 77.15.400. where taken, shall be deemed to constitute compliance with this section. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-12- 257, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 01- For the purpose of this rule "accompanies the carcass" 17-092 (Order 01-157), § 232-12-257, filed 8/20/01, effective 9/20/01. Stat- means to remain with the carcass until it has reached the point utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, of processing or storage. 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-12-257, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § (5) It is lawful for persons who have complied with the 232-12-257, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-630.] department of fish and wildlife's chronic wasting disease [Title 232 WAC—p. 42] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-272 sampling program to possess deer and elk without proof of (f) Legally acquired pheasant of the genus Phasianus; sex under the following provisions: gray partridge of the genus Perdix; chukar of the genus Alec- (a) The head of the deer or elk must have been surren- toris; quail of the genus Callipepla and Colinus; and mallards dered to an authorized department collection site. (Anas platyrhynchos) may be released without a permit for (b) The hunter is in possession of an official department purposes of dog training, and hunting pursuant to WAC 232- disease testing program identification card, completely filled 12-044. Game birds of these species released for these pur- out and signed and dated by a department employee or autho- poses must be purchased from facilities that have been rized agent. inspected by a certified veterinarian within the past twelve (c) The carcass of the deer or elk is transported directly months. Rock doves may be released without permit for pur- from where the head has been surrendered to the point of pro- poses of bird dog training. cessing or storage. (2) Release by the director. The director may plant Failure to comply with (a) through (c) of this subsection aquatic plants or release animal species, subspecies, or constitutes unlawful possession of big game and is punish- hybrids which have been planted or released previously in able under RCW 77.15.410. Washington if they do not pose a disease threat and if plant- ing or release will not cause adverse impact on the wildlife or [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 02-15-018 (Order 02-129), § 232-12- wildlife habitat of the state. Before releasing any species, 267, filed 7/8/02, effective 8/8/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92- 12-064 (Order 555), § 232-12-267, filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92. Statutory subspecies, or hybrid of animal not already existing in the Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.16.095. 91-13-064 (Order 499), § 232- wild in Washington, the director shall report to the commis- 12-267, filed 6/17/91, effective 7/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW sion on the planned release, stating the basis for determining 77.12.030, 77.12.105 and 77.16.095. 89-14-018 (Order 401), § 232-12-267, that the planned release fulfills the criteria set forth herein. filed 6/26/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-267, filed 6/1/81.] The director may release nonnative species, subspecies, or hybrids not previously released in Washington only if the

232-12-271 director in his or her sole discretion has determined that: WAC 232-12-271 Criteria for planting aquatic (a) There is no reasonable expectation of adverse impact plants and releasing wildlife. (1) Release by persons other on the wildlife or wildlife habitat of the state and there is an than the director. It is unlawful for persons other than the adequate plan for evaluating such impact following the director to plant aquatic plants or release any species, subspe- release; cies, or hybrids of animals which do not already exist in the wild in Washington. If such species, subspecies, or hybrid (b) The commission has classified the species, subspe- does already exist in the wild in Washington, it may be cies, or hybrids to be released pursuant to RCW 77.12.020; released within its established range by persons other than the (c) Suitable habitat is available; director, but only after obtaining a permit from the director. (d) The nonnative species, subspecies, or hybrids to be (a) Application for a permit must be made on a form pro- released are free of exotic pathogens; vided by the department. It must be submitted at least thirty (e) The release serves the public interest. days prior to acquisition of the wildlife or aquatic plants (3) This section does not apply to release of classified or intended for release or planting, and must provide all infor- unclassified fish or shellfish by persons who have caught or mation indicated. taken the fish or shellfish, provided the fish or shellfish are (b) Permits will only be issued if the director determines released into the water or on the tidelands at the approximate there will be no adverse impact on the wildlife or wildlife location where taken, except that fishing contest participants habitat of the state. may release fish at a contest-designated location in the same body of water from which the fish were taken. (c) Each permit shall require that at least thirty days prior to planting or release of wildlife or aquatic plants they must [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04- 98), § 232-12-271, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: be made available for inspection by the director. It shall be RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), the responsibility of the applicant to show that the wildlife § 232-12-271, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW will not pose a disease threat. If the director is not satisfied 77.04.055, 77.12.040 and 77.16.150. 91-24-015 (Order 521), § 232-12-271, that the wildlife or aquatic plants do not pose a disease threat, filed 11/22/91, effective 12/23/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020, 77.12.040 and 77.16.150. 89-12-044 (Order 397), § 232-12-271, filed they shall not be released or planted in the state. Director 6/2/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232- approval for release or planting may be withdrawn for cause. 12-271, filed 1/28/82; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-271, filed 6/1/81. (d) Each permit shall require that an applicant intending Formerly WAC 232-12-675.] to release wildlife in the state shall report immediately to the director the outbreak of any disease among the wildlife WAC232-12-272 232-12-272 Juvenile fishing events. (1) Juvenile intended to be released. If the director determines that such fishing events are restricted to persons under fifteen years of outbreak presents a threat to the wildlife of the state, the age. A juvenile fishing event exists when ten or more juve- director may immediately order such action as necessary niles fish competitively and determine winners, regardless of including quarantine or destruction of stock, sterilization of prize value. enclosures and facilities, cessation of activities, and disposal (2) It is unlawful for a juvenile fishing event sponsor to of wildlife in a manner satisfactory to the director. fail to notify the department regional office in the region in (e) Each permit shall require that wildlife to be released which the event will occur prior to holding a juvenile fishing shall not be branded, tattooed, tagged, fin clipped or other- event. The department shall approve or deny the juvenile wise marked for identification without approval of the direc- fishing event. It is unlawful to sponsor a juvenile fishing tor or as required in WAC 232-12-044. event if the department has denied approval of the event. Vio- (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 43] 232-12-275 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife lation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under (j) "Oiled bird rehabilitation pen" means an enclosure RCW 77.15.160. used to hold birds during oiled bird rehabilitation. (3) Juvenile fishing events that may adversely affect fish (k) "Oiled bird rehabilitation pool" means a container or wildlife resources or other recreational opportunity may be filled with unheated fresh water used during the rehabilitation denied. Juvenile fishing events are not allowed on sea-run of oiled birds. cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, or bull trout. (l) "Oiled bird rehabilitation" is a specialized form of (4) The daily limit for the juvenile fishing event shall not wildlife rehabilitation and means the process of caring for exceed the daily limit for the species being fished in the body oiled birds during intake, prewash holding, washing and rins- of water where the event is being held, except that the event ing, drying; while in pools; by providing semi-static and sponsor may set a daily limit lower than the daily limit for the static areas; and by maintaining air temperature and air body of water. Events are restricted to approved waters. exchange while the birds are in an oiled bird rehabilitation (5) Events may not exceed three consecutive days. facility. (6) Event participants may not restrict public access at (m) "Oiled bird rehabilitation facility" is a type or por- boat launches. tion of a wildlife rehabilitation facility and means the contig- (7) The total prizes awarded for any juvenile fishing uous indoor and outdoor areas used for the rehabilitation of event may not exceed $1,000. oiled birds. (8) Juvenile fishing event sponsors requesting fish from (n) "Outdoor area" means an area within an oiled bird the department are required to apply for fish by February 1st rehabilitation facility that does not fit the definition of an of the year in which the event is planned. indoor area. Sponsors who receive fish are required to report event (o) "Orphan-imprinting" means to use wildlife for the information required by the department by February 1st of purpose of feeding, socializing, and teaching appropriate the year following the event. Failure to report event informa- behavior to young wildlife. tion will result in a denial of fish for the calendar year follow- (p) "Prewash holding resources" mean the floor space ing the calendar year during which the event was held. and oiled bird rehabilitation pen requirements within an oiled [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12- bird rehabilitation facility necessary to hold birds after intake 272, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06; 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-12- and prior to washing. 272, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02.] (q) "Principal veterinarian" means a licensed veterinar- ian who provides in writing their willingness to assist the WAC232-12-275 232-12-275 Wildlife rehabilitation permits. (1) rehabilitator in conducting wildlife rehabilitation activities. For the purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: (r) "Public display" means to place or locate wildlife so (a) "Bird" means any wild animal of the class Aves. that they may be viewed by the public. (b) "Dedicated workspace" means the minimum amount (s) "Semi-static areas" mean dedicated indoor spaces of floor space necessary to maintain access to oiled bird reha- within an oiled bird rehabilitation facility where the required bilitation pens. size of the space will vary relative to the number of birds to (c) "Drying resources" mean the floor space and pen be rehabilitated. These include areas for bird food prepara- requirements associated with the removal of water from the tion, morgue/necropsy, storage, and freezers. skin and feathers of a bird. (t) "Static areas" mean dedicated indoor spaces within an (d) "Imping" means a method of repairing broken feath- oiled bird rehabilitation facility where the required size of the ers. space does not vary regardless of the number of birds to be (e) "Indoor area" means the space within an oiled bird rehabilitated. These include areas for the isolation/intensive rehabilitation facility in which the air temperature and care unit, medical laboratory, laundry, electrical, and exchange of air can be controlled and maintained. Indoor mechanical spaces. areas may consist of space for: Intake, prewash holding, (u) "Wash/rinse resources" mean the water, cleaning wash/rinse, drying, oiled bird rehabilitation pools, morgue/ agent, and space requirements necessary to remove oil from necropsy, bird food preparation, storage, freezers, isola- the skin and feathers of a bird. tion/intensive care unit, medical laboratory, laundry, electri- (v) "Wildlife rehabilitation" means the care and treat- cal, and mechanical areas. ment of injured, diseased, oiled, or abandoned wildlife, (f) "Intake space" means the minimum amount of floor including, but not limited to, capture, transporting, veterinary space necessary to admit live or dead birds into an oiled bird treatment, feeding, housing, exercise therapy, and any other rehabilitation facility. treatment or training necessary for release back to the wild. (g) "Mesh size" means the measured distance between (w) "Wildlife rehabilitation facility" means the autho- the centers of the two opposing vertices in the same mesh of rized sites as shown on the wildlife rehabilitation permit a piece of netting when pulled taut. where the treatment and rehabilitation takes place. (h) "Oil" means oil of any kind and any form, such as (x) "Wildlife rehabilitator" means a person who conducts petroleum and nonpetroleum oils including, but not limited wildlife rehabilitation or someone who conducts wildlife to, crude oil and refined petroleum products, animal fats and rehabilitation under the supervision of a valid wildlife reha- vegetable oil, other oils of animal or vegetable origin, and bilitation permit holder. other nonpetroleum oils. (y) "Wildlife rehabilitation permit" means a permit (i) "Oiled bird" means a bird that has come in contact issued by the director, or director's designee, that authorizes a with oil. person, or someone under the supervision of a valid wildlife [Title 232 WAC—p. 44] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-275 rehabilitation permit holder, to conduct wildlife rehabilita- (8) A copy of the valid wildlife rehabilitation permit tion. must be in possession of any person possessing or transport- (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess wildlife ing wildlife for the wildlife rehabilitation facility. for the purpose of rehabilitation unless: (9) The wildlife rehabilitation permit holder will notify (a) They have a valid wildlife rehabilitation permit; or the department within twenty-four hours of receiving a state or federal endangered or threatened species or an oiled bird; (b) They are working under the supervision of a person within seventy-two hours of receiving a state sensitive spe- who has a valid wildlife rehabilitation permit. cies or marked, tagged, or banded wildlife; and prior to (3) A wildlife rehabilitation permit may be issued to a release of threatened or endangered species or oiled birds. person to conduct or oversee wildlife rehabilitation and is The release notification information relative to oiled birds valid so long as the information in the permit remains current, shall include the number of birds being released, the species the permit holder continues to meet the conditions and of birds being released, the proposed location of the release, requirements of the permit, and provisions of this rule are fol- and the proposed date/time of release. lowed. Any change to the information on the permit must be (10) The wildlife rehabilitation permit holder will notify reported in writing within ten working days or the permit may the department within twenty-four hours after the death of an be invalidated. oiled bird or a state or federal endangered or threatened spe- (4) The director, or director's designee, may issue and cies; or as soon as an endangered or threatened species is condition a wildlife rehabilitation permit if the applicant determined to be nonreleasable to the wild. Oiled birds or complies with the following: endangered or threatened species will not be disposed of or (a) The applicant is either a licensed veterinarian or can euthanized without prior department approval. demonstrate six months of experience in wildlife rehabilita- (11) Rehabilitated wildlife may be banded or otherwise tion, which must include three months during the spring or identified by the department. summer and has a principal veterinarian as a sponsor. The (12) The wildlife rehabilitation permit holder will notify director, or director's designee, may consider education in the department, within five working days from the date of wildlife rehabilitation as a substitute for experience. death, of any wildlife known to have died of the following (b) The applicant must successfully complete a wildlife diseases: Avian cholera, avian pox, duck viral enteritis, envi- rehabilitator's examination(s) as prescribed by the director, or ronmental contaminants, ornithosis, Newcastle's disease, director's designee. rabies, canine distemper or tuberculosis (in species other than birds). (c) The wildlife rehabilitation facility is inspected by the (13) Rehabilitated wildlife will be released as soon as department and meets the wildlife rehabilitation care and possible into its proper habitat in the same area as recovered, facility standards for wildlife in the Washington State Wild- except as provided by written authorization from the director life Rehabilitation Facility and Care Standards pamphlet. In or director's designee. Rehabilitated oiled birds shall only be order for the wildlife rehabilitation permit to allow for the released in the same area as recovered when the threat of rehabilitation of oiled birds, the facility also needs to meet the becoming reoiled no longer exists. If the area that they were requirements in subsection (24) of this section. When facility recovered in is not clean enough to allow for their release at requirements in subsection (24) of this section conflict with that location, department approval is required prior to releas- requirements in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility and Care ing rehabilitated oiled birds in another location. Standards pamphlet, subsection (24) of this section shall take (14) It is unlawful to hold wildlife for longer than one precedence. hundred eighty days, except as provided by written authoriza- (5) The wildlife rehabilitation permit holder must main- tion from the director, or director's designee. tain and upon request make available to the department, a (15) Dead wildlife, excluding oiled birds, will be dis- wildlife rehabilitation daily ledger. The ledger must include posed of through deposit at an approved Washington state the date the wildlife is received, the species and nature of the university or college, a permitted research project or through illness, the location where the wildlife was found, the date burial, incineration, or a licensed rendering facility. The wild- and disposition of the wildlife, the release location, and if life rehabilitation permit holder shall notify the department any, tags and/or band numbers. It is unlawful for a wildlife when in possession of dead oiled birds. Dead oiled birds shall rehabilitation permit holder to fail to enter required informa- not be disposed of without prior department approval. tion in the wildlife rehabilitation ledger within twenty-four (16) It is unlawful to publicly display wildlife while it is hours of the day wildlife is received and on the day of all sub- undergoing rehabilitation. sequent activities as required in the ledger. (17) It is unlawful to retain wildlife for the purpose of (6) The wildlife rehabilitation permit holder must submit orphan imprinting or to retain feathers of protected or endan- to the department no later than January 31 of each year an gered wildlife for the purpose of "imping," except as pro- annual report providing information as required by the direc- vided by written authorization from the director, or director's tor, or director's designee, and a copy of the daily ledger. Vio- designee. lation of this subsection is an infraction, punishable under (18) It is unlawful for wildlife being held for rehabilita- RCW 77.15.160. tion to be used for propagation. (7) All permits and records held pursuant to statutes and (19) Wildlife being held for the purposes of rehabilita- rules dealing with wildlife rehabilitation will be kept on file tion must be kept separate from wildlife held under other at the wildlife rehabilitation facility. The records will be licenses and domestic animals, except as provided by written retained for a period of five years. authorization from the director, or director's designee. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 45] 232-12-275 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

(20) The wildlife rehabilitation permit holder may (C) The isolation/intensive care unit air exchange system receive from the department and possess at the wildlife reha- shall be independent of other oiled bird rehabilitation facility bilitation facility, dead wildlife for the purpose of feeding areas; and wildlife being rehabilitated. (D) The morgue/necropsy air exchange system shall be (21) Fish and wildlife enforcement officers may inspect independent of other oiled bird rehabilitation facility areas. at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner the wildlife, (b) Intake space requirement: Intake shall occur in an permits, records, and wildlife rehabilitation facility of any indoor area. Forty square feet of contiguous floor space shall wildlife rehabilitator. be provided for each group of sixty live or dead oiled birds, (22) Any wildlife rehabilitation permit holder who fails or portion of each group of sixty, that have been collected and to comply with any condition within the holder's permit or are awaiting intake. The floor of the intake space shall be any provision of this rule is in violation of the permit and the impermeable. Water shall not be allowed to accumulate on permit may be revoked. Any wildlife rehabilitation permit the floor. holder found in violation of the permit conditions, with the (c) Prewash holding resource requirements: Prewash exception of oiled bird facility requirements, may provide to holding shall occur in an indoor area. Oiled bird rehabilita- the department a plan for corrective action, within ten days, tion pen space and the associated dedicated workspace shall to return to compliance. Any wildlife rehabilitation permit be provided in the prewash holding area. holder with an acceptable plan for corrective action to viola- (i) Oiled bird rehabilitation pen requirements: Prewash tions other than oiled bird facility requirements will be given oiled bird rehabilitation holding pens shall be no smaller than a minimum of thirty days to correct a permit violation prior to two feet in length by two feet in width; and a minimum of two revocation. Wildlife rehabilitation permit holders found in feet high. Prewash oiled bird rehabilitation holding pens shall violation of oiled bird rehabilitation facility requirements be constructed with knotless nylon net-bottoms with a shall correct these violations within twenty-four hours to stretched mesh size of one-half inch and shall provide 1.6 avoid revocation of their authorization to rehabilitate oiled square feet of pen space per bird. Oiled bird rehabilitation birds. holding pens shall be constructed in a manner such that no (23) All wildlife held by a wildlife rehabilitation permit point within the pen is greater than two feet from a pen wall. holder remains the property of the state, is subject to control Oiled bird rehabilitation holding pens shall be elevated a by the state and will not be offered for sale or sold. minimum of twelve inches above the floor surface. (24) Oiled bird rehabilitation facility requirements: (ii) Space requirements: In addition to the space (a) Air temperature and air exchange requirements: This required for prewash oiled bird rehabilitation holding pens, section refers to the air temperature and air exchange require- an additional 3.2 square feet of dedicated workspace shall be ments within indoor areas. provided in the prewash holding area for each bird held in the (i) Air temperature: All indoor areas shall have the prewash holding area. The floor of the prewash holding area means to control air temperature and shall be adjustable and shall be impermeable. Water shall not be allowed to accumu- maintainable at any given air temperature between 65°F - late on the floor. 85°F. When the number of birds in an oiled bird rehabilita- (d) Wash/rinse resource requirements: Wash/rinse shall tion facility at a given time exceeds fifty, the following shall occur in an indoor area. A bird shall be provided wash/rinse also apply: space and associated resources within twenty-four hours after (A) Intake and prewash holding areas shall be air tem- intake. perature controlled independently of other oiled bird rehabil- (i) Water requirements: A minimum of three hundred itation facility areas but may be controlled together; gallons of fresh water with the following characteristics shall (B) Wash/rinse and drying areas shall be air temperature be made available within each wash/rinse space for each controlled independently of other oiled bird rehabilitation oiled bird being washed and rinsed: The water temperature facility areas but may be controlled together; and shall be maintained between 104°F - 106°F; the water hard- (C) The isolation/intensive care unit shall be air temper- ness shall be maintained between 30 mg - 50 mg calcium car- ature controlled independently of other oiled bird rehabilita- bonate/liter (2-3 grain hardness); the water pressure shall be tion facility areas. maintained between 40-60 p.s.i. at a flow rate not less than (ii) Air exchange: All indoor areas shall have the means six gallons per minute. All water requirements listed above to exchange the air volume a minimum of ten times per hour shall remain within the specified ranges at all times. with fresh air from outside. When the number of birds in an (ii) Cleaning agent requirements: Liquid dishwashing oiled bird rehabilitation facility at a given time exceeds fifty, detergents are the only cleaning agents that shall be used to the following shall also apply: remove oil from birds. Other detergents, including, but not (A) Intake and prewash holding areas may be combined limited to, machine dishwasher soaps and detergents, hand on the same air exchange system. Air exchange systems in soaps, powdered products, and antibacterial dishwashing the intake and prewash holding areas shall be independent of detergents shall not be used. other oiled bird rehabilitation facility air exchange systems; (iii) Space requirements: One hundred square feet of and contiguous floor space shall be provided for each group of (B) Wash/rinse and drying areas may be combined on sixteen live oiled birds, or portion of each group of sixteen, the same air exchange system. Air exchange systems in the that are ready to be washed and rinsed. The floor of the wash/rinse and drying areas shall be independent of other wash/rinse area shall be impermeable. Water shall not be oiled bird rehabilitation facility air exchange systems; and allowed to accumulate on the floor. [Title 232 WAC—p. 46] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-277

(e) Drying resource requirements: Drying shall occur in space. When the total number of birds in an oiled bird reha- an indoor area. Oiled bird rehabilitation pen space and the bilitation facility, on a given day, is between one thousand associated dedicated workspace shall be provided in the dry- one and two thousand, each semi-static area listed in Table 1 ing area. Drying shall be accomplished by warming the air in shall be allocated two times the associated space, and, when the drying pen to between 90°F - 95°F. the total number of birds in the oiled bird rehabilitation facil- (i) Oiled bird rehabilitation drying pen requirements: ity, on a given day, is between two thousand one and three Oiled bird rehabilitation drying pens shall be no smaller than thousand, each semi-static area listed in Table 1 shall be allo- three feet in length by two feet in width; and a minimum of cated three times the associated space, etc. Space for the two feet high. Oiled bird rehabilitation drying pens shall be semi-static areas listed in Table 1 shall be accommodated constructed with knotless nylon net-bottoms with a stretched within an oiled bird rehabilitation facility with the exception mesh size of one-half inch and shall provide 2.7 square feet of of the morgue/necropsy. pen space per bird. Each oiled bird rehabilitation pen shall be Table 1: constructed in a manner such that no point within the pen is Semi-static area space requirements by activity type. greater than two feet from a pen wall. Oiled bird rehabilita- tion drying pens shall be elevated a minimum of twelve Area Space inches above the floor surface. If prewash oiled bird rehabil- Morgue/necropsy 250 sq. ft. itation holding pens meet the criteria for use as oiled bird Bird food preparation 300 sq. ft. rehabilitation drying pens and are used in the drying process, Storage 100 sq. ft. they must be cleaned of oil residue prior to use. Freezers 100 sq. ft. (ii) Space requirements: In addition to the space required for oiled bird rehabilitation drying pens, an addi- (h) Static areas: tional 3.2 square feet of dedicated workspace shall be pro- (i) Space requirements: Static areas shall be indoor vided in the drying area for each bird held in the drying area. areas. The floors in static areas shall be impermeable. Water The floor of the drying area shall be impermeable. Water shall not be allowed to accumulate on the floor. When the shall not be allowed to accumulate on the floor. total number of birds in an oiled bird rehabilitation facility, (f) Oiled bird rehabilitation pool resource requirements: on a given day, is less than fifty, there are no minimum space Oiled bird rehabilitation pools shall be filled with unheated requirements for static areas. When the number of birds in an fresh water. Oiled bird rehabilitation pool space shall be pro- oiled bird rehabilitation facility, on a given day, exceeds fifty, vided immediately after a bird has been dried, and shall be each static area listed in Table 2 shall be allocated the associ- provided until the bird is released. ated space. All of the space associated with the areas listed in (i) Oiled bird rehabilitation pool requirements: Oiled Table 2 shall be accommodated within an oiled bird rehabili- bird rehabilitation pool water shall be a minimum of four feet tation facility with the exception of the laundry. deep. Each bird shall be afforded a minimum of 7.5 square Table 2: feet of water surface space (e.g., a twelve-foot diameter oiled Static area space requirements by activity type. bird rehabilitation pool shall house not more than fifteen birds). Each oiled bird rehabilitation pool shall be of dimen- Area Space sions such that no point within the pool is greater than eight Isolation/intensive care unit 200 sq. ft. feet from a side of the pool. In addition, each oiled bird reha- Medical laboratory 200 sq. ft. bilitation pool shall have a breathable cover to prevent birds Laundry 200 sq. ft. from escaping. Each oiled bird rehabilitation pool shall be Electrical 100 sq. ft. constantly supplied with water sufficient to maintain a depth Mechanical 250 sq. ft. of four feet and an exchange rate of not less than four and [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-12- one-quarter times per day. Water exiting the oiled bird reha- 275, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 bilitation pool shall come from the surface of the pool so that and 90.56.110. 04-20-020 (Order 04-250), § 232-12-275, filed 9/27/04, floating debris and oil are removed. Water from oiled bird effective 10/28/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-01-210 (Order rehabilitation pools may be reused within a facility if made 97-251), § 232-12-275, filed 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98. Statutory Author- ity: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. 96-12-045, § 232-12-275, oil free. filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030 and (ii) Space requirements: Oiled bird rehabilitation pools 77.12.040. 88-09-036 (Order 308), § 232-12-275, filed 4/15/88.] shall be within the oiled bird rehabilitation facility. Oiled bird rehabilitation pools shall be no closer than four feet from WAC232-12-277 232-12-277 Taxidermy and furdealing another structure. records. (1) It is unlawful for a licensed taxidermist or fur- (g) Semi-static areas: dealer upon receiving wildlife for mounting, tanning, storage (i) Space requirements: Semi-static areas shall be indoor or processing to fail to record the following information: areas. The floors in semi-static areas shall be impermeable. (a) The taxidermist's name, address, and business phone; Water shall not be allowed to accumulate on the floor. When (b) The date the item was received; the total number of birds in an oiled bird rehabilitation facil- ity, on a given day, is less than fifty, there are no minimum (c) The hunter/taker's name and address; space requirements for semi-static areas. When the total (d) The owner's name and address; number of birds in an oiled bird rehabilitation facility, on a (e) A description of the species received; given day, is between fifty and one thousand, each semi- (f) The county where taken (GMU if available); static area listed in Table 1 shall be allocated the associated (g) The license, tag, permit, and seal number; (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 47] 232-12-284 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

(h) The date the completed item was returned to the orig- (3) It is unlawful for any person to possess the horns of a inal customer. Such record must be maintained for a mini- bighorn sheep taken in Washington without one of the horns mum of two years or as long as the wildlife is retained by the being permanently marked by the department. taxidermist or furdealer and shall be maintained in a central (4) It is unlawful for any person who transfers ownership location at the principle place of business either in a ledger or possession of the horns of a bighorn sheep which has been provided by the department or on sequentially numbered pre- permanently marked to fail to give written notice of the trans- printed invoices provided by the taxidermist or furdealer. fer to the department within ten days after the transfer. Taxidermists or furdealers opting to use preprinted invoices are required to maintain all sequentially numbered invoices, [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 96-22-073 (Order 96-193), § 232-12- 284, filed 11/5/96, effective 12/6/96; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-284, including voided documents. filed 6/1/81.] (2) All records and wildlife held pursuant to the statutes

or regulations dealing with taxidermy or furdealing must be 232-12-287 open to inspection by a wildlife agent at reasonable times in WAC 232-12-287 Possession of dead wildlife. (1) accordance with the provisions of RCW 77.12.095. Except as authorized by permit of the director or by subsec- (3) Licensed taxidermists or furdealers who have com- tion (2) of this section, it is unlawful to possess wildlife found plied with the ledger requirements established in this section dead. This rule does not prohibit the possession of naturally shall be deemed to be in compliance with the notice and shed antlers of deer, elk, or moose. reporting requirements contained in WAC 232-12-021 and (2) An individual may remove and dispose of wildlife 232-12-077. found dead on his or her property or an adjoining public road- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-12-064 (Order 555), § 232-12- way. Before removing the wildlife, the individual shall, by 277, filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-277, telephone, notify the department or the Washington state filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-690, 232-12-700, and 232-12-710.] patrol communications office, and shall provide his or her name, address, telephone number, and the description and 232-12-284 WAC 232-12-284 Bighorn sheep—Marking require- location of the wildlife. The individual may remove the wild- ments. (1) For the purpose of this regulation, horns shall be life for disposal only, and may not retain the wildlife for per- defined as the permanent, paired, hollow sheath of bighorn sonal use or consumption. Other laws and rules may apply to sheep attached to the bony core and skull. the disposal, including rules of the department of health (2) It is unlawful for a person who kills or possesses a (WAC 246-203-120). Wildlife removed under this section bighorn sheep taken in Washington to fail, within ten days remain the property of the state. after acquisition, to personally present the horns for inspec- tion and permanent marking at a department regional office. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-12- 287, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95- A department employee shall permanently mark one of the 10-026, § 232-12-287, filed 4/26/95, effective 5/27/95; 81-12-029 (Order horns of each lawfully acquired bighorn sheep. 165), § 232-12-287, filed 6/1/81. Formerly WAC 232-12-180.]

WAC232-12-289 232-12-289 Official hunting hours for game birds and game animals. (1) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS, UPLAND BIRDS, AND WILD TURKEYS* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON SUNDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Sun. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 8 6:00 7:45 5:45 7:30 Mon. Sept. 9 - Sun. Sept. 15 6:10 7:30 6:00 7:15 Mon. Sept. 16 - Sun. Sept. 22 6:20 7:15 6:10 7:00 Mon. Sept. 23 - Sun. Sept. 29 6:30 7:00 6:20 6:45 Mon. Sept. 30 - Sun. Oct. 6 6:40 6:45 6:30 6:35 Mon. Oct. 7 - Sun. Oct. 13 6:50 6:30 6:40 6:20 Mon. Oct. 14 - Sun. Oct. 20 7:00 6:20 6:50 6:05 Mon. Oct. 21 - Sat. Oct. 26 7:10 6:05 7:00 5:55 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 27 6:10 5:05 6:00 4:55 Mon. Oct. 28 - Sun. Nov. 3 6:20 4:55 6:10 4:50 Mon. Nov. 4 - Sun. Nov. 10 6:30 4:45 6:20 4:30 Mon. Nov. 11 - Sun. Nov. 17 6:40 4:35 6:30 4:20 Mon. Nov. 18 - Sun. Nov. 24 6:50 4:25 6:40 4:15 Mon. Nov. 25 - Sun. Dec. 1 7:00 4:20 6:50 4:10 Mon. Dec. 2 - Sun. Dec. 8 7:10 4:20 7:00 4:10 Mon. Dec. 9 - Sun. Dec. 15 7:15 4:20 7:05 4:10 Mon. Dec. 16 - Sun. Dec. 22 7:20 4:20 7:10 4:10

[Title 232 WAC—p. 48] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-289

(1) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS, UPLAND BIRDS, AND WILD TURKEYS* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON SUNDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Mon. Dec. 23 - Sun. Dec. 29 7:25 4:25 7:10 4:15 Mon. Dec. 30 - Sun. Jan. 5 7:25 4:30 7:15 4:15 Mon. Jan. 6 - Sun. Jan. 12 7:25 4:35 7:15 4:25 Mon. Jan. 13 - Sun. Jan. 19 7:20 4:45 7:10 4:35 Mon. Jan. 20 - Sun. Jan. 26 7:15 4:55 7:05 4:45 Mon. Jan. 27 - Fri. Jan. 31 7:10 5:05 7:00 4:55 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to sunset) for migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon); upland birds (pheasant, quail, partridge); and turkey during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Western Washington - Pheasant and quail hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in all areas. (b) Clark (except areas south of the Washougal River), Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties - Goose hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except one-half hour before sunrise to sunset during the September goose season and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the late goose sea- son. (c) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. (2) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS, UPLAND BIRDS, AND WILD TURKEYS* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON MONDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Mon. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 7 6:00 7:45 5:45 7:30 Mon. Sept. 8 - Sun. Sept. 14 6:10 7:30 5:50 7:20 Mon. Sept. 15 - Sun. Sept. 21 6:20 7:15 6:10 7:05 Mon. Sept. 22 - Sun. Sept. 28 6:30 7:00 6:15 6:50 Mon. Sept. 29 - Sun. Oct. 5 6:40 6:45 6:30 6:35 Mon. Oct. 6 - Sun. Oct. 12 6:50 6:30 6:40 6:25 Mon. Oct. 13 - Sun. Oct. 19 7:00 6:20 6:50 6:10 Mon. Oct. 20 - Sat. Oct. 25 7:10 6:10 7:00 5:55 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 26 6:15 5:00 6:00 4:50 Mon. Oct. 27 - Sun. Nov. 2 6:20 4:55 6:15 4:45 Mon. Nov. 3 - Sun. Nov. 9 6:30 4:45 6:20 4:30 Mon. Nov. 10 - Sun. Nov. 16 6:40 4:35 6:30 4:25 Mon. Nov. 17 - Sun. Nov. 23 6:50 4:30 6:40 4:15 Mon. Nov. 24 - Sun. Nov. 30 7:00 4:20 6:50 4:10 Mon. Dec. 1 - Sun. Dec. 7 7:10 4:20 7:00 4:10 Mon. Dec. 8 - Sun. Dec. 14 7:15 4:20 7:05 4:05 Mon. Dec. 15 - Sun. Dec. 21 7:20 4:20 7:10 4:10 Mon. Dec. 22 - Sun. Dec. 28 7:25 4:25 7:10 4:10 Mon. Dec. 29 - Sun. Jan. 4 7:25 4:30 7:15 4:15 Mon. Jan. 5 - Sun. Jan. 11 7:25 4:35 7:15 4:25 Mon. Jan. 12 - Sun. Jan. 18 7:25 4:45 7:10 4:35 Mon. Jan. 19 - Sun. Jan. 25 7:20 4:55 7:05 4:45 Mon. Jan. 26 - Fri. Jan. 31 7:10 5:00 7:00 4:55 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to sunset) for migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon); upland birds (pheasant, quail, partridge); and turkey during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Western Washington - Pheasant and quail hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in all areas. (b) Clark (except areas south of the Washougal River), Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties - Goose hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except one-half hour before sunrise to sunset during the September goose season and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the late goose sea- son. (c) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites.

(2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 49] 232-12-289 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

(3) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS, UPLAND BIRDS, AND WILD TURKEYS* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON TUESDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Tues. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 6 6:00 7:45 5:50 7:35 Mon. Sept. 7 - Sun. Sept. 13 6:10 7:35 6:00 7:20 Mon. Sept. 14 - Sun. Sept. 20 6:20 7:20 6:05 7:05 Mon. Sept. 21 - Sun. Sept. 27 6:30 7:05 6:15 6:50 Mon. Sept. 28 - Sun. Oct. 4 6:40 6:50 6:25 6:35 Mon. Oct. 5 - Sun. Oct. 11 6:45 6:35 6:35 6:25 Mon. Oct. 12 - Sun. Oct. 18 6:55 6:20 6:45 6:10 Mon. Oct. 19 - Sat. Oct. 24 7:05 6:10 6:55 6:00 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 25 6:10 5:00 6:00 4:50 Mon. Oct. 26 - Sun. Nov. 1 6:20 4:55 6:05 4:45 Mon. Nov. 2 - Sun. Nov. 8 6:30 4:45 6:15 4:35 Mon. Nov. 9 - Sun. Nov. 15 6:40 4:35 6:30 4:25 Mon. Nov. 16 - Sun. Nov. 22 6:50 4:30 6:40 4:15 Mon. Nov. 23 - Sun. Nov. 29 7:00 4:25 6:45 4:10 Mon. Nov. 30 - Sun. Dec. 6 7:10 4:20 6:55 4:10 Mon. Dec. 7 - Sun. Dec. 13 7:15 4:20 7:05 4:05 Mon. Dec. 14 - Sun. Dec. 20 7:20 4:20 7:10 4:10 Mon. Dec. 21 - Sun. Dec. 27 7:25 4:20 7:15 4:10 Mon. Dec. 28 - Sun. Jan. 3 7:30 4:30 7:15 4:15 Mon. Jan. 4 - Sun. Jan. 10 7:25 4:35 7:15 4:25 Mon. Jan. 11 - Sun. Jan. 17 7:25 4:45 7:10 4:30 Mon. Jan. 18 - Sun. Jan. 24 7:20 4:55 7:05 4:40 Mon. Jan. 25 - Sat. Jan. 31 7:10 5:00 7:00 4:50 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to sunset) for migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon); upland birds (pheasant, quail, partridge); and turkey during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Western Washington - Pheasant and quail hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in all areas. (b) Clark (except areas south of the Washougal River), Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties - Goose hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except one-half hour before sunrise to sunset during the September goose season and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the late goose sea- son. (c) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. (4) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS, UPLAND BIRDS, AND WILD TURKEYS* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Wed. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 5 6:00 7:45 5:50 7:35 Mon. Sept. 6 - Sun. Sept. 12 6:10 7:35 5:55 7:20 Mon. Sept. 13 - Sun. Sept. 19 6:15 7:20 6:05 7:10 Mon. Sept. 20 - Sun. Sept. 26 6:25 7:05 6:15 6:55 Mon. Sept. 27 - Sun. Oct. 3 6:35 6:50 6:25 6:40 Mon. Oct. 4 - Sun. Oct. 10 6:45 6:40 6:35 6:25 Mon. Oct. 11 - Sun. Oct. 17 6:55 6:25 6:45 6:10 Mon. Oct. 18 - Sun. Oct. 24 7:05 6:10 6:55 6:00 Mon. Oct. 25 - Sat. Oct. 30 7:15 6:00 7:05 5:45 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 31 - Sun. Nov. 7 6:25 4:50 6:15 4:35 Mon. Nov. 8 - Sun. Nov. 14 6:40 4:40 6:25 4:25 Mon. Nov. 15 - Sun. Nov. 21 6:50 4:30 6:35 4:20 [Title 232 WAC—p. 50] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-289

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Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Mon. Nov. 22 - Sun. Nov. 28 7:00 4:25 6:45 4:10 Mon. Nov. 29 - Sun. Dec. 5 7:05 4:20 6:55 4:10 Mon. Dec. 6 - Sun. Dec. 12 7:15 4:20 7:05 4:05 Mon. Dec. 13 - Sun. Dec. 19 7:20 4:20 7:10 4:05 Mon. Dec. 20 - Sun. Dec. 26 7:25 4:20 7:15 4:10 Mon. Dec. 27 - Sun. Jan. 2 7:25 4:25 7:15 4:15 Mon. Jan. 3 - Sun. Jan. 9 7:25 4:35 7:15 4:20 Mon. Jan. 10 - Sun. Jan. 16 7:25 4:40 7:10 4:30 Mon. Jan. 17 - Sun. Jan. 23 7:20 4:50 7:10 4:40 Mon. Jan. 24 - Mon. Jan. 31 7:10 5:00 7:00 4:50 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to sunset) for migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon); upland birds (pheasant, quail, partridge); and turkey during established seasons.

Exceptions: (a) Western Washington - Pheasant and quail hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in all areas. (b) Clark (except areas south of the Washougal River), Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties - Goose hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except one-half hour before sunrise to sunset during the September goose season and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the late goose sea- son. (c) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. (5) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS, UPLAND BIRDS, AND WILD TURKEYS* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON THURSDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Thur. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 4 6:00 7:45 5:45 7:35 Mon. Sept. 5 - Sun. Sept. 11 6:05 7:35 5:55 7:25 Mon. Sept. 12 - Sun. Sept. 18 6:15 7:20 6:05 7:10 Mon. Sept. 19 - Sun. Sept. 25 6:25 7:10 6:10 6:55 Mon. Sept. 26 - Sun. Oct. 2 6:35 6:55 6:25 6:40 Mon. Oct. 3 - Sun. Oct. 9 6:45 6:40 6:35 6:25 Mon. Oct. 10 - Sun. Oct. 16 6:55 6:25 6:45 6:15 Mon. Oct. 17 - Sun. Oct. 23 7:05 6:10 6:55 6:00 Mon. Oct. 24 - Sat. Oct. 29 7:15 6:00 7:05 5:50 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 30 6:20 4:55 6:10 4:45 Mon. Oct. 31 - Sun. Nov. 6 6:25 4:50 6:15 4:35 Mon. Nov. 7 - Sun. Nov. 13 6:35 4:40 6:25 4:25 Mon. Nov. 14 - Sun. Nov. 20 6:45 4:30 6:35 4:20 Mon. Nov. 21 - Sun. Nov. 27 6:55 4:25 6:45 4:10 Mon. Nov. 28 - Sun. Dec. 4 7:05 4:20 6:55 4:10 Mon. Dec. 5 - Sun. Dec. 11 7:15 4:20 7:00 4:05 Mon. Dec. 12 - Sun. Dec. 18 7:20 4:20 7:10 4:05 Mon. Dec. 19 - Sun. Dec. 25 7:25 4:20 7:10 4:10 Mon. Dec. 26 - Sun. Jan. 1 7:25 4:25 7:15 4:15 Mon. Jan. 2 - Sun. Jan. 8 7:25 4:30 7:15 4:20 Mon. Jan. 9 - Sun. Jan. 15 7:25 4:40 7:10 4:30 Mon. Jan. 16 - Sun. Jan. 22 7:20 4:50 7:10 4:40 Mon. Jan. 23 - Sun. Jan. 29 7:15 5:00 7:00 4:50 Mon. Jan. 30 - Tues. Jan. 31 7:10 5:05 6:55 4:55 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to sunset) for migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon); upland birds (pheasant, quail, partridge); and turkey during established seasons.

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Exceptions: (a) Western Washington - Pheasant and quail hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in all areas. (b) Clark (except areas south of the Washougal River), Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties - Goose hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except one-half hour before sunrise to sunset during the September goose season and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the late goose sea- son. (c) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. (6) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS, UPLAND BIRDS, AND WILD TURKEYS* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON FRIDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Fri. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 3 6:00 7:50 5:45 7:35 Mon. Sept. 4 - Sun. Sept. 10 6:05 7:40 5:55 7:25 Mon. Sept. 11 - Sun. Sept. 17 6:15 7:25 6:05 7:10 Mon. Sept. 18 - Sun. Sept. 24 6:25 7:10 6:10 7:00 Mon. Sept. 25 - Sun. Oct. 1 6:35 6:55 6:20 6:45 Mon. Oct. 2 - Sun. Oct. 8 6:45 6:40 6:30 6:30 Mon. Oct. 9 - Sun. Oct. 15 6:55 6:25 6:40 6:15 Mon. Oct. 16 - Sun. Oct. 22 7:05 6:15 6:50 6:00 Mon. Oct. 23 - Sat. Oct. 28 7:10 6:05 7:00 5:50 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 29 6:20 5:00 6:05 4:45 Mon. Oct. 30 - Sun. Nov. 5 6:25 4:50 6:10 4:40 Mon. Nov. 6 - Sun. Nov. 12 6:35 4:40 6:25 4:30 Mon. Nov. 13 - Sun. Nov. 19 6:45 4:30 6:35 4:20 Mon. Nov. 20 - Sun. Nov. 26 6:55 4:25 6:45 4:15 Mon. Nov. 27 - Sun. Dec. 3 7:05 4:20 6:55 4:10 Mon. Dec. 4 - Sun. Dec. 10 7:15 4:20 7:00 4:05 Mon. Dec. 11 - Sun. Dec. 17 7:20 4:20 7:10 4:05 Mon. Dec. 18 - Sun. Dec. 24 7:25 4:20 7:10 4:10 Mon. Dec. 25 - Sun. Dec. 31 7:25 4:25 7:15 4:10 Mon. Jan. 1 - Sun. Jan. 7 7:30 4:30 7:15 4:20 Mon. Jan. 8 - Sun. Jan. 14 7:25 4:40 7:15 4:30 Mon. Jan. 15 - Sun. Jan. 21 7:20 4:50 7:10 4:40 Mon. Jan. 22 - Sun. Jan. 28 7:15 5:00 7:00 4:50 Mon. Jan. 29 - Wed. Jan. 31 7:10 5:05 6:55 4:50 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to sunset) for migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon); upland birds (pheasant, quail, partridge); and turkey during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Western Washington - Pheasant and quail hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in all areas. (b) Clark (except areas south of the Washougal River), Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties - Goose hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except one-half hour before sunrise to sunset during the September goose season and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the late goose sea- son. (c) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. (7) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS, UPLAND BIRDS, AND WILD TURKEYS* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON SATURDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Sat. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 2 6:00 7:50 5:45 7:40 Mon. Sept. 3 - Sun. Sept. 9 6:05 7:40 5:50 7:30 Mon. Sept. 10 - Sun. Sept. 16 6:15 7:25 6:00 7:15 Mon. Sept. 17 - Sun. Sept. 23 6:20 7:10 6:10 7:00 Mon. Sept. 24 - Sun. Sept. 30 6:30 6:55 6:20 6:45 Mon. Oct. 1 - Sun. Oct. 7 6:40 6:45 6:30 6:30 Mon. Oct. 8 - Sun. Oct. 14 6:50 6:30 6:40 6:15 [Title 232 WAC—p. 52] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-289

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Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Mon. Oct. 15 - Sun. Oct. 21 7:00 6:15 6:50 6:05 Mon. Oct. 22 - Sat. Oct. 27 7:10 6:05 7:00 5:50 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 28 6:15 5:00 6:05 4:45 Mon. Oct. 29 - Sun. Nov. 4 6:20 4:50 6:10 4:40 Mon. Nov. 5 - Sun. Nov. 11 6:35 4:40 6:20 4:30 Mon. Nov. 12 - Sun. Nov. 18 6:45 4:35 6:30 4:20 Mon. Nov. 19 - Sun. Nov. 25 6:55 4:25 6:40 4:15 Mon. Nov. 26 - Sun. Dec. 2 7:05 4:20 6:50 4:10 Mon. Dec. 3 - Sun. Dec. 9 7:10 4:20 7:00 4:05 Mon. Dec. 10 - Sun. Dec. 16 7:20 4:20 7:05 4:05 Mon. Dec. 17 - Sun. Dec. 23 7:25 4:20 7:10 4:05 Mon. Dec. 24 - Sun. Dec. 30 7:25 4:25 7:15 4:10 Mon. Dec. 31 - Sun. Jan. 6 7:25 4:30 7:15 4:20 Mon. Jan. 7 - Sun. Jan. 13 7:25 4:40 7:15 4:25 Mon. Jan. 14 - Sun. Jan. 20 7:20 4:45 7:10 4:35 Mon. Jan. 21 - Sun. Jan. 27 7:15 4:55 7:05 4:45 Mon. Jan. 28 - Thur. Jan. 31 7:10 5:05 7:00 4:55 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to sunset) for migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove, and band-tailed pigeon); upland birds (pheasant, quail, partridge); and turkey during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Western Washington - Pheasant and quail hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in all areas. (b) Clark (except areas south of the Washougal River), Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties - Goose hunting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except one-half hour before sunrise to sunset during the September goose season and 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the late goose sea- son. (c) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. (8) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR GAME ANIMALS AND FOREST GROUSE* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON SUNDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Sun. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 8 6:00 8:15 5:45 8:00 Mon. Sept. 9 - Sun. Sept. 15 6:10 8:00 6:00 7:45 Mon. Sept. 16 - Sun. Sept. 22 6:20 7:45 6:10 7:30 Mon. Sept. 23 - Sun. Sept. 29 6:30 7:30 6:20 7:15 Mon. Sept. 30 - Sun. Oct. 6 6:40 7:15 6:30 7:05 Mon. Oct. 7 - Sun. Oct. 13 6:50 7:00 6:40 6:50 Mon. Oct. 14 - Sun. Oct. 20 7:00 6:50 6:50 6:35 Mon. Oct. 21 - Sat. Oct. 26 7:10 6:35 7:00 6:25 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 27 6:10 5:35 6:00 5:25 Mon. Oct. 28 - Sun. Nov. 3 6:20 5:25 6:10 5:20 Mon. Nov. 4 - Sun. Nov. 10 6:30 5:15 6:20 5:00 Mon. Nov. 11 - Sun. Nov. 17 6:40 5:05 6:30 4:50 Mon. Nov. 18 - Sun. Nov. 24 6:50 4:55 6:40 4:45 Mon. Nov. 25 - Sun. Dec. 1 7:00 4:50 6:50 4:40 Mon. Dec. 2 - Sun. Dec. 8 7:10 4:50 7:00 4:40 Mon. Dec. 9 - Sun. Dec. 15 7:15 4:50 7:05 4:40 Mon. Dec. 16 - Sun. Dec. 22 7:20 4:50 7:10 4:40 Mon. Dec. 23 - Sun. Dec. 29 7:25 4:55 7:10 4:45 Mon. Dec. 30 - Sun. Jan. 5 7:25 5:00 7:15 4:45 Mon. Jan. 6 - Sun. Jan. 12 7:25 5:05 7:15 4:55 (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 53] 232-12-289 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

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Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Mon. Jan. 13 - Sun. Jan. 19 7:20 5:15 7:10 5:05 Mon. Jan. 20 - Sun. Jan. 26 7:15 5:25 7:05 5:15 Mon. Jan. 27 - Fri. Jan. 31 7:10 5:35 7:00 5:25 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset) for game animals and forest grouse (ruffed, blue, spruce) during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Bobcat and raccoon are exempt from hunting hour restrictions during established bobcat and raccoon seasons except when that area is open to mod- ern firearm hunting of deer or elk, hunting hours shall be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. (b) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. (9) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR GAME ANIMALS AND FOREST GROUSE* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON MONDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Mon. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 7 6:00 8:15 5:50 8:00 Mon. Sept. 8 - Sun. Sept. 14 6:10 8:00 6:00 7:50 Mon. Sept. 15 - Sun. Sept. 21 6:20 7:45 6:10 7:35 Mon. Sept. 22 - Sun. Sept. 28 6:30 7:30 6:15 7:20 Mon. Sept. 29 - Sun. Oct. 5 6:40 7:15 6:30 7:05 Mon. Oct. 6 - Sun. Oct. 12 6:50 7:00 6:40 6:55 Mon. Oct. 13 - Sun. Oct. 19 7:00 6:50 6:50 6:40 Mon. Oct. 20 - Sat. Oct. 25 7:10 6:40 7:00 6:25 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 26 6:15 5:30 6:00 5:20 Mon. Oct. 27 - Sun. Nov. 2 6:20 5:25 6:10 5:15 Mon. Nov. 3 - Sun. Nov. 9 6:30 5:15 6:20 5:00 Mon. Nov. 10 - Sun. Nov. 16 6:40 5:05 6:30 4:55 Mon. Nov. 17 - Sun. Nov. 23 6:50 5:00 6:40 4:45 Mon. Nov. 24 - Sun. Nov. 30 7:00 4:50 6:50 4:40 Mon. Dec. 1 - Sun. Dec. 7 7:10 4:50 7:00 4:40 Mon. Dec. 8 - Sun. Dec. 14 7:15 4:50 7:05 4:40 Mon. Dec. 15 - Sun. Dec. 21 7:20 4:50 7:10 4:40 Mon. Dec. 22 - Sun. Dec. 28 7:25 4:55 7:10 4:40 Mon. Dec. 29 - Sun. Jan. 4 7:25 5:00 7:15 4:45 Mon. Jan. 5 - Sun. Jan. 11 7:25 5:05 7:15 4:55 Mon. Jan. 12 - Sun. Jan. 18 7:25 5:15 7:10 5:05 Mon. Jan. 19 - Sun. Jan. 25 7:20 5:25 7:05 5:15 Mon. Jan. 26 - Fri. Jan. 31 7:10 5:30 7:00 5:25 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset) for game animals and forest grouse (ruffed, blue, spruce) during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Bobcat and raccoon are exempt from hunting hour restrictions during established bobcat and raccoon seasons except when that area is open to mod- ern firearm hunting of deer or elk, hunting hours shall be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. (b) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites.

[Title 232 WAC—p. 54] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-289

(10) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR GAME ANIMALS AND FOREST GROUSE* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON TUESDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Tues. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 6 6:00 8:15 5:50 8:05 Mon. Sept. 7 - Sun. Sept. 13 6:10 8:05 6:00 7:50 Mon. Sept. 14 - Sun. Sept. 20 6:20 7:50 6:05 7:35 Mon. Sept. 21 - Sun. Sept. 27 6:30 7:35 6:15 7:20 Mon. Sept. 28 - Sun. Oct. 4 6:40 7:20 6:25 7:05 Mon. Oct. 5 - Sun. Oct. 11 6:45 7:05 6:35 6:55 Mon. Oct. 12 - Sun. Oct. 18 6:55 6:50 6:45 6:40 Mon. Oct. 19 - Sat. Oct. 24 7:05 6:40 6:55 6:30 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 25 6:10 5:30 6:00 5:20 Mon. Oct. 26 - Sun. Nov. 1 6:20 5:25 6:05 5:15 Mon. Nov. 2 - Sun. Nov. 8 6:30 5:15 6:15 5:05 Mon. Nov. 9 - Sun. Nov. 15 6:40 5:05 6:30 4:55 Mon. Nov. 16 - Sun. Nov. 22 6:50 5:00 6:40 4:45 Mon. Nov. 23 - Sun. Nov. 29 7:00 4:55 6:50 4:40 Mon. Nov. 30 - Sun. Dec. 6 7:10 4:50 6:55 4:40 Mon. Dec. 7 - Sun. Dec. 13 7:15 4:50 7:05 4:35 Mon. Dec. 14 - Sun. Dec. 20 7:20 4:50 7:10 4:40 Mon. Dec. 21 - Sun. Dec. 27 7:25 4:50 7:15 4:40 Mon. Dec. 28 - Sun. Jan. 3 7:30 5:00 7:15 4:45 Mon. Jan. 4 - Sun. Jan. 10 7:25 5:05 7:15 4:55 Mon. Jan. 11 - Sun. Jan. 17 7:25 5:15 7:10 5:00 Mon. Jan. 18 - Sun. Jan. 24 7:20 5:25 7:05 5:10 Mon. Jan. 25 - Sat. Jan. 31 7:10 5:30 7:00 5:20 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset) for game animals and forest grouse (ruffed, blue, spruce) during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Bobcat and raccoon are exempt from hunting hour restrictions during established bobcat and raccoon seasons except when that area is open to mod- ern firearm hunting of deer or elk, hunting hours shall be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. (b) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. (11) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR GAME ANIMALS AND FOREST GROUSE* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Wed. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 5 6:00 8:15 5:50 8:05 Mon. Sept. 6 - Sun. Sept. 12 6:10 8:05 5:55 7:50 Mon. Sept. 13 - Sun. Sept. 19 6:15 7:50 6:05 7:40 Mon. Sept. 20 - Sun. Sept. 26 6:25 7:35 6:15 7:25 Mon. Sept. 27 - Sun. Oct. 3 6:35 7:20 6:25 7:10 Mon. Oct. 4 - Sun. Oct. 10 6:45 7:10 6:35 6:55 Mon. Oct. 11 - Sun. Oct. 17 6:55 6:55 6:45 6:40 Mon. Oct. 18 - Sun. Oct. 24 7:05 6:40 6:55 6:30 Mon. Oct. 25 - Sat. Oct. 30 7:15 6:30 7:05 6:15 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 31 - Sun. Nov. 7 6:25 5:20 6:15 5:05 Mon. Nov. 8 - Sun. Nov. 14 6:40 5:10 6:25 4:55 Mon. Nov. 15 - Sun. Nov. 21 6:50 5:00 6:35 4:50 Mon. Nov. 22 - Sun. Nov. 28 7:00 4:55 6:45 4:40 Mon. Nov. 29 - Sun. Dec. 5 7:05 4:50 6:55 4:40 (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 55] 232-12-289 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

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Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Mon. Dec. 6 - Sun. Dec. 12 7:15 4:50 7:05 4:35 Mon. Dec. 13 - Sun. Dec. 19 7:20 4:50 7:10 4:35 Mon. Dec. 20 - Sun. Dec. 26 7:25 4:50 7:15 4:40 Mon. Dec. 27 - Sun. Jan. 2 7:25 4:55 7:15 4:45 Mon. Jan. 3 - Sun. Jan. 9 7:25 5:05 7:15 4:50 Mon. Jan. 10 - Sun. Jan. 16 7:25 5:10 7:10 5:00 Mon. Jan. 17 - Sun. Jan. 23 7:20 5:20 7:10 5:10 Mon. Jan. 24 - Mon. Jan. 31 7:10 5:30 7:00 5:20 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset) for game animals and forest grouse (ruffed, blue, spruce) during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Bobcat and raccoon are exempt from hunting hour restrictions during established bobcat and raccoon seasons except when that area is open to mod- ern firearm hunting of deer or elk, hunting hours shall be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. (b) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. (12) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR GAME ANIMALS AND FOREST GROUSE* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON THURSDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Thurs. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 4 6:00 8:15 5:45 8:05 Mon. Sept. 5 - Sun. Sept.11 6:05 8:05 5:55 7:55 Mon. Sept. 12 - Sun. Sept. 18 6:15 7:50 6:05 7:40 Mon. Sept. 19 - Sun. Sept. 25 6:25 7:40 6:10 7:25 Mon. Sept. 26 - Sun. Oct. 2 6:35 7:25 6:25 7:10 Mon. Oct. 3 - Sun. Oct. 9 6:45 7:10 6:35 6:55 Mon. Oct. 10 - Sun. Oct. 16 6:55 7:05 6:40 6:45 Mon. Oct. 17 - Sun. Oct. 23 7:05 6:40 6:55 6:30 Mon. Oct. 24 - Sat. Oct. 29 7:15 6:30 7:00 6:20 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 30 6:20 5:25 6:10 5:15 Mon. Oct. 31 - Sun. Nov. 6 6:25 5:20 6:15 5:05 Mon. Nov. 7 - Sun. Nov. 13 6:35 5:10 6:25 4:55 Mon. Nov. 14 - Sun. Nov. 20 6:45 5:00 6:35 4:50 Mon. Nov. 21 - Sun. Nov. 27 6:55 4:55 6:45 4:40 Mon. Nov. 28 - Sun. Dec. 4 7:05 4:50 6:55 4:40 Mon. Dec. 5 - Sun. Dec. 11 7:15 4:50 7:00 4:35 Mon. Dec. 12 - Sun. Dec. 18 7:20 4:50 7:10 4:35 Mon. Dec. 19 - Sun. Dec. 25 7:25 4:50 7:10 4:40 Mon. Dec. 26 - Sun. Jan. 1 7:25 4:55 7:15 4:45 Mon. Jan. 2 - Sun. Jan. 8 7:25 5:00 7:15 4:50 Mon. Jan. 9 - Sun. Jan. 15 7:25 5:10 7:10 5:00 Mon. Jan. 16 - Sun. Jan. 22 7:20 5:20 7:10 5:10 Mon. Jan. 23 - Sun. Jan. 29 7:15 5:30 7:00 5:20 Mon. Jan. 30 - Tues. Jan. 31 7:10 5:35 6:55 5:25 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset) for game animals and forest grouse (ruffed, blue, spruce) during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Bobcat and raccoon are exempt from hunting hour restrictions during established bobcat and raccoon seasons except when that area is open to mod- ern firearm hunting of deer or elk, hunting hours shall be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. (b) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites.

[Title 232 WAC—p. 56] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-289

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Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Fri. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 3 6:00 8:20 5:45 8:05 Mon. Sept. 4 - Sun. Sept. 10 6:05 8:10 5:55 7:55 Mon. Sept. 11 - Sun. Sept. 17 6:15 7:55 6:05 7:40 Mon. Sept. 18 - Sun. Sept. 24 6:25 7:40 6:10 7:30 Mon. Sept. 25 - Sun. Oct. 1 6:35 7:25 6:20 7:15 Mon. Oct. 2 - Sun. Oct. 8 6:45 7:10 6:30 7:00 Mon. Oct. 9 - Sun. Oct. 15 6:55 6:55 6:40 6:45 Mon. Oct. 16 - Sun. Oct. 22 7:05 6:45 6:50 6:30 Mon. Oct. 23 - Sat. Oct. 28 7:10 6:35 7:00 6:20 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 29 6:20 5:30 6:05 5:15 Mon. Oct. 30 - Sun. Nov. 5 6:25 5:20 6:10 5:10 Mon. Nov. 6 - Sun. Nov. 12 6:35 5:10 6:25 5:00 Mon. Nov. 13 - Sun. Nov. 19 6:45 5:00 6:35 4:50 Mon. Nov. 20 - Sun. Nov. 26 6:55 4:55 6:45 4:45 Mon. Nov. 27 - Sun. Dec. 3 7:05 4:50 6:55 4:40 Mon. Dec. 4 - Sun. Dec. 10 7:15 4:50 7:00 4:35 Mon. Dec. 11 - Sun. Dec. 17 7:20 4:50 7:10 4:35 Mon. Dec. 18 - Sun. Dec. 24 7:25 4:50 7:10 4:40 Mon. Dec. 25 - Sun. Dec. 31 7:25 4:55 7:15 4:40 Mon. Jan. 1 - Sun. Jan. 7 7:30 5:00 7:15 4:50 Mon. Jan. 8 - Sun. Jan. 14 7:25 5:10 7:15 5:00 Mon. Jan. 15 - Sun. Jan. 21 7:20 5:20 7:10 5:10 Mon. Jan. 22 - Sun. Jan. 28 7:15 5:30 7:00 5:20 Mon. Jan. 29 - Wed. Jan. 31 7:10 5:35 6:55 5:20 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset) for game animals and forest grouse (ruffed, blue, spruce) during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Bobcat and raccoon are exempt from hunting hour restrictions during established bobcat and raccoon seasons except when that area is open to mod- ern firearm hunting of deer or elk, hunting hours shall be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. (b) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. (14) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR GAME ANIMALS AND FOREST GROUSE* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON SATURDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Daylight Savings Time Sat. Sept. 1 - Sun. Sept. 2 6:00 8:20 5:45 8:10 Mon. Sept. 3 - Sun. Sept. 9 6:05 8:10 5:50 8:00 Mon. Sept. 10 - Sun. Sept. 16 6:15 7:55 6:00 7:45 Mon. Sept. 17 - Sun. Sept. 23 6:20 7:40 6:10 7:30 Mon. Sept. 24 - Sun. Sept. 30 6:30 7:25 6:20 7:15 Mon. Oct. 1 - Sun. Oct. 7 6:40 7:15 6:30 7:00 Mon. Oct. 8 - Sun. Oct. 14 6:50 7:00 6:40 6:45 Mon. Oct. 15 - Sun. Oct. 21 7:00 6:45 6:50 6:35 Mon. Oct. 22 - Sat. Oct. 27 7:10 6:35 7:00 6:20 Pacific Standard Time Sun. Oct. 28 6:15 5:30 6:05 5:15 Mon. Oct. 29 - Sun. Nov. 4 6:20 5:20 6:10 5:10 Mon. Nov. 5 - Sun. Nov. 11 6:35 5:10 6:20 5:00 Mon. Nov. 12 - Sun. Nov. 18 6:45 5:05 6:30 4:50 (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 57] 232-12-291 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

(14) OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS FOR GAME ANIMALS AND FOREST GROUSE* WHEN THE SEPTEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31 PERIOD BEGINS ON SATURDAY

Western Washington Eastern Washington from from Dates (Inclusive) A.M. to P.M. A.M. to P.M. Mon. Nov. 19 - Sun. Nov. 25 6:55 4:55 6:40 4:45 Mon. Nov. 26 - Sun. Dec. 2 7:05 4:50 6:50 4:40 Mon. Dec. 3 - Sun. Dec. 9 7:10 4:50 7:00 4:35 Mon. Dec. 10 - Sun. Dec. 16 7:20 4:50 7:05 4:35 Mon. Dec. 17 - Sun. Dec. 23 7:25 4:50 7:10 4:35 Mon. Dec. 24 - Sun. Dec. 30 7:25 4:55 7:15 4:40 Mon. Dec. 31 - Sun. Jan. 6 7:25 5:00 7:15 4:50 Mon. Jan. 7 - Sun. Jan. 13 7:25 5:10 7:15 4:55 Mon. Jan. 14 - Sun. Jan. 20 7:20 5:15 7:10 5:05 Mon. Jan. 21 - Sun. Jan. 27 7:15 5:25 7:05 5:15 Mon. Jan. 28 - Thur . Jan. 31 7:10 5:35 7:00 5:25 * These are lawful hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset) for game animals and forest grouse (ruffed, blue, spruce) during established seasons. Exceptions: (a) Bobcat and raccoon are exempt from hunting hour restrictions during established bobcat and raccoon seasons except when that area is open to mod- ern firearm hunting of deer or elk, hunting hours shall be one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. (b) Hunting hours for falconry seasons (except migratory game bird seasons) are exempt from these hunting hours, except on designated pheasant release sites. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-12-289, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.]

WAC232-12-291 232-12-291 Hunting before or after hours. It is 3.2 "Cultural activities" means activities conducted to unlawful to hunt wild animals or wild birds contrary to posted foster the growth of agricultural plants and animals. or official hunting hours in current season regulations. 3.3 "Department" means department of fish and wildlife. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-12- 291, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; 81-12-029 (Order 165), § 232-12-291, 3.4 "Endangered" means a species which is seriously filed 6/1/81.] threatened with extirpation throughout all or a signif- icant portion of its range within Washington. WAC232-12-292 232-12-292 Bald eagle protection rules. 3.5 "Government entities" means all agencies of federal, Purpose state and local governments. 1.1 The purpose of these rules is to protect the habitat and 3.6 "Landowner" means any individual, private, partner- thereby maintain the population of the bald eagle so ship, nonprofit, municipal, corporate, city, county, or that the species is not classified as threatened, endan- state agency or entity which exercises control over a gered or sensitive in Washington state. This can best bald eagle habitat whether such control is based on be accomplished by promoting cooperative efforts to legal or equitable title, or which manages or holds in manage for eagle habitat needs through a process trust land in Washington state. which is sensitive to the landowner goals as well. The following rules are designed to promote such cooper- 3.7 "Nest tree" means any tree that contains a bald eagle ative management. nest or has contained a nest. Authority 3.8 "Nest site" means all of the physical features sur- rounding bald eagle nests that are important to normal 2.1 These rules are promulgated pursuant to RCW 77.12.- breeding behavior. These features include alternate 655. and potential nest trees, perch trees, vegetative screening, foraging area, frequently used flight paths, Definitions and sources of disturbance. This site is also referred to 3.1 "Communal roost site" means all of the physical fea- as the territory defended by a breeding pair of eagles. tures surrounding trees used for night roosting that are 3.9 "Perch tree" means a tree that is consistently used by important to the suitability of the roost for eagle use. eagles. It is often close to a nest or feeding site and is These features include flight corridors, sources of dis- used for resting, hunting, consumption of prey, mat- turbance, trees in which eagles spend the night, trees ing display and as a sentry post to defend the nest. used for perching during arrival or departure and other trees or physical features, such as hills, ridges, or 3.10 "Predacides" means chemicals used to kill or control cliffs that provide wind protection. problem wildlife. [Title 232 WAC—p. 58] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-292

3.11 "Region" means an ecological/geographic area that 4.6 Emergency situations, such as insect infestation of forms a unit with respect to eagles, e.g., Hood Canal, crops, requires immediate action on the site manage- lower Columbia River, outer coast and south Puget ment plan or special permission to address the Sound. impending crisis by the department. 3.12 "Sensitive" means any wildlife species native to the Site management plan for bald eagle habitat protection state of Washington that is vulnerable or declining and is likely to become endangered or threatened in a 5.1 The purpose of the site management plan is to provide significant portion of its range within the state without for the protection of specific bald eagle habitat in such cooperative management or removal of threats. a way as to recognize the special characteristics of the site and the landowner's property rights, goals and 3.13 "Site management plan" means a legal agreement pertinent options. To this end, every land owner shall between the department and the landowner for man- have fair access to the process including available agement of a bald eagle nest or roost site. This plan incentives and benefits. Any relevant factor may be may be a list of conditions on a permit or a more considered, including, but not limited to, the follow- detailed, site-specific plan. ing: 3.14 "Threatened" means a species that could become 5.1.1 The status of the eagle population in the region. endangered within Washington without active man- 5.1.2 The useful life of the nest or communal roost agement or removal of threats. trees and condition of the surrounding forest; Applicability and operation the topography; accessibility and visibility; and existing and alternative flight paths, perch trees, 4.1 The department shall make available to other govern- snags and potential alternative nest and commu- mental entities, interest groups, landowners and indi- nal roost trees. viduals information regarding the location and use pattern of eagle nests and communal roosts. 5.1.3 Eagle behavior and historical use patterns, available food sources, and vulnerability to dis- 4.2 The department shall itself and through cooperative turbance. efforts (such as memoranda of understandings pursu- 5.1.4 The surrounding land-use conditions, including ant to chapter 39.34 RCW) work with other govern- degree of development and human use. ment agencies and organizations to improve the data base for nest and communal roost site activity and 5.1.5 Land ownership, landowner ability to manage, productivity and to protect eagle habitats through site and flexibility of available landowner options. management plans. 5.1.6 Appropriate and acceptable incentive mecha- 4.3 The department's goal shall be to identify, catalog and nisms such as conservation easements, transfer prioritize eagle nest or communal roost sites. The or purchase of development rights, leases, department shall notify permitting agencies of nesting mutual covenants, or land trade or purchase. or roost site locations. 5.1.7 Published recommendations for eagle habitat 4.4 When a landowner applies for a permit for a land-use protection of other government entities such as activity that involves land containing or adjacent to an the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. eagle nest or communal roost site, the permitting agency shall notify the department. 5.2 The site management plan may provide for 5.2.1 Tailoring the timing, duration or physical extent If the department determines that the proposed activ- of activities to minimize disturbance to the ity would adversely impact eagle habitat, a site man- existing eagle habitat and, where appropriate, agement plan shall be required. The department, a identifying and taking steps to encourage and permitting agency, or wildlife biologist may work create alternative eagle habitat; and with the landowner to develop a plan. The department has final approval authority on all plans. 5.2.2 Establishing a periodic review of the plan to monitor whether: 4.5 It is recognized that normal on-going agricultural activities of land preparation, cultivating, planting, a) The plan requires amendment in response to harvesting, other cultural activities, grazing and ani- changing eagle and landowner circumstances mal-rearing activities in existing facilities do not have significant adverse consequences for eagles and there- b) The terms of the plan comply with applicable fore do not require a site management plan. New laws and regulations, building construction, conversion of lands from agri- c) The parties to the plan are complying with its culture to other uses, application of predacides and terms. aerial pesticide spraying, may, following a conference with the department, be subject to the site manage- 5.3 The site management plan may also provide for imple- ment planning process described in these rules. menting landowner incentive and compensation mech- (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 59] 232-12-292 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

anisms through which the existing eagle habitat can be Resolution of site management plan disputes maintained or enhanced. 7.1 The department and the landowner shall attempt to Guidelines for acquisition of bald eagle habitat develop a mutually agreeable site management plan within 30 days of the original notice to the department. 6.1 Real property interests may be acquired and agree- ments entered into which could enhance protection of 7.2 Should agreement not be reached, the landowner may bald eagle habitat. These include fee simple acquisi- request an informal settlement conference with the tion, land trades, conservation easements, transfer or department. purchase of development rights, leases, and mutual covenants. Acquisition shall be dependent upon hav- 7.3 If the landowner chooses not to use the informal settle- ing a willing seller and a willing buyer. Whatever ment conference process or if resolution is not reached, interest or method of protection is preferable will the department shall within 15 days provide a site man- depend on the particular use and ownership character- agement plan to the landowner. istics of a site. In discussing conservation objectives with private or public landowners, the department 7.4 Upon issuance of a final site management plan, the shall explore with the landowner the variety of protec- landowner may initiate a formal appeal of the depart- tion methods which may be appropriate and available. ment's decision. The appeal shall be conducted accord- ing to the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 6.2 The following criteria and priorities shall be consid- RCW and the model rules of procedure, chapter 10-08 ered by the department when it is contemplating WAC. acquiring an interest in a bald eagle habitat. A request for an appeal shall be in writing and shall be 6.2.1 Site considerations: received by the department during office hours within thirty days of the issuance of the final site management a) Relative ecological quality, as compared to plan. Requests for appeal shall be mailed to Depart- similar habitats ment of Fish and Wildlife, 600 Capitol Way N., Olym- b) Ecological viability—the ability of the habitat pia, Washington 98501-1091, or hand delivered to and eagle use to persist over time 1111 Washington Street S.E., Wildlife Program, Fifth floor. If there is no timely request for an appeal, the site c) Defensibility—the existence of site conditions management plan shall be unappealable. adequate to protect the eagle habitat from unnatural encroachments The written request for an appeal shall be plainly labeled as "request for formal appeal" and shall contain d) Manageability—the ability to manage the site the following: to maintain suitable eagle habitat (a) The name, address, and phone number of the e) Proximity to food source person requesting the appeal; (b) The specific site management plan that the per- f) Proximity to other protected eagle habitat son contests; g) Proximity to department land or other public (c) The date of the issuance of the site management land plan; (d) Specific relief requested; and h) Eagle population density and history of eagle (e) The attorney's name, address, and phone num- use in the area ber, if the person is represented by legal counsel.

i) The natural diversity of native species, plant The appeal may be conducted by the director, the communities, aquatic types, and geologic fea- director's designee, or by an administrative law judge tures on the site. (ALJ) appointed by the office of administrative hear- 6.2.2 Other considerations ings. If conducted by an ALJ, the ALJ shall issue an initial order pursuant to RCW 34.05.461. The director a) Ownership or the director's designee shall review the initial order and enter a final order as provided by RCW 34.05.464. b) Degree of threat Penalties c) Availability of funding d) Existence of willing donor or seller and prior 8.1 Failure of a landowner to comply with the processes agency interest set forth in these rules or with the provisions of a site management plan approved by the department consti- e) Cost tutes a misdemeanor as set forth in RCW 77.15.130. In general, priority shall be given to the most threatened high [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-02-062 (Order 01-283), § 232-12-292, filed 12/28/01, effective 1/28/02. Statutory quality eagle habitats with associated natural values which Authority: RCW 77.12.655. 86-21-010 (Order 283), § 232-12-292, filed require the least management. 10/3/86.] [Title 232 WAC—p. 60] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-297

WAC232-12-297 232-12-297 Endangered, threatened, and sen- the biological status of the species being considered, sitive wildlife species classification. based on the preponderance of scientific data avail- Purpose able, except as noted in section 3.4. 1.1 The purpose of this rule is to identify and classify 3.2 If a species is listed as endangered or threatened under native wildlife species that have need of protection the federal Endangered Species Act, the agency will and/ or management to ensure their survival as free- recommend to the commission that it be listed as ranging populations in Washington and to define the endangered or threatened as specified in section 9.1. If process by which listing, management, recovery, and listed, the agency will proceed with development of a delisting of a species can be achieved. These rules are recovery plan pursuant to section 11.1. established to ensure that consistent procedures and 3.3 Species may be listed as endangered, threatened, or criteria are followed when classifying wildlife as sensitive only when populations are in danger of fail- endangered, or the protected wildlife subcategories ing, declining, or are vulnerable, due to factors includ- threatened or sensitive. ing but not restricted to limited numbers, disease, pre- Definitions dation, exploitation, or habitat loss or change, pursu- ant to section 7.1. For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: 3.4 Where a species of the class Insecta, based on sub- 2.1 "Classify" and all derivatives means to list or delist stantial evidence, is determined to present an unrea- wildlife species to or from endangered, or to or from sonable risk to public health, the commission may the protected wildlife subcategories threatened or sen- make the determination that the species need not be sitive. listed as endangered, threatened, or sensitive. 2.2 "List" and all derivatives means to change the classi- Delisting criteria fication status of a wildlife species to endangered, threatened, or sensitive. 4.1 The commission shall delist a wildlife species from endangered, threatened, or sensitive solely on the 2.3 "Delist" and its derivatives means to change the clas- basis of the biological status of the species being con- sification of endangered, threatened, or sensitive spe- sidered, based on the preponderance of scientific data cies to a classification other than endangered, threat- available. ened, or sensitive. 4.2 A species may be delisted from endangered, threat- 2.4 "Endangered" means any wildlife species native to ened, or sensitive only when populations are no the state of Washington that is seriously threatened longer in danger of failing, declining, are no longer with extinction throughout all or a significant portion vulnerable, pursuant to section 3.3, or meet recovery of its range within the state. plan goals, and when it no longer meets the defini- 2.5 "Threatened" means any wildlife species native to the tions in sections 2.4, 2.5, or 2.6. state of Washington that is likely to become an endan- Initiation of listing process gered species within the foreseeable future throughout a significant portion of its range within the state with- 5.1 Any one of the following events may initiate the list- out cooperative management or removal of threats. ing process. 5.1.1 The agency determines that a species popula- 2.6 "Sensitive" means any wildlife species native to the tion may be in danger of failing, declining, or state of Washington that is vulnerable or declining vulnerable, pursuant to section 3.3. and is likely to become endangered or threatened in a significant portion of its range within the state without 5.1.2 A petition is received at the agency from an cooperative management or removal of threats. interested person. The petition should be addressed to the director. It should set forth 2.7 "Species" means any group of animals classified as a specific evidence and scientific data which species or subspecies as commonly accepted by the shows that the species may be failing, declin- scientific community. ing, or vulnerable, pursuant to section 3.3. Within 60 days, the agency shall either deny 2.8 "Native" means any wildlife species naturally occur- the petition, stating the reasons, or initiate the ring in Washington for purposes of breeding, resting, classification process. or foraging, excluding introduced species not found 5.1.3 An emergency, as defined by the Administra- historically in this state. tive Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW. The listing of any species previously classified 2.9 "Significant portion of its range" means that portion under emergency rule shall be governed by of a species' range likely to be essential to the long the provisions of this section. term survival of the population in Washington. 5.1.4 The commission requests the agency review a Listing criteria species of concern. 3.1 The commission shall list a wildlife species as endan- 5.2 Upon initiation of the listing process the agency shall gered, threatened, or sensitive solely on the basis of publish a public notice in the Washington Register, (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 61] 232-12-297 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

and notify those parties who have expressed their determine the environmental consequences of adopt- interest to the department, announcing the initiation of ing the recommendations pursuant to requirements of the classification process and calling for scientific the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). information relevant to the species status report under consideration pursuant to section 7.1. 7.3 For the purpose of delisting, the status report will include a review of recovery plan goals. Initiation of delisting process Public review 6.1 Any one of the following events may initiate the delisting process: 8.1 Except in an emergency under 5.1.3 above, prior to making a recommendation to the commission, the 6.1.1 The agency determines that a species popu- agency shall provide an opportunity for interested lation may no longer be in danger of failing, parties to submit new scientific data relevant to the declining, or vulnerable, pursuant to section 3.3. status report, classification recommendation, and any SEPA findings. 6.1.2 The agency receives a petition from an inter- ested person. The petition should be 8.1.1 The agency shall allow at least 90 days for addressed to the director. It should set forth public comment. specific evidence and scientific data which shows that the species may no longer be fail- Final recommendations and commission action ing, declining, or vulnerable, pursuant to section 3.3. Within 60 days, the agency shall 9.1 After the close of the public comment period, the either deny the petition, stating the reasons, agency shall complete a final status report and classi- or initiate the delisting process. fication recommendation. SEPA documents will be prepared, as necessary, for the final agency recom- 6.1.3 The commission requests the agency review mendation for classification. The classification rec- a species of concern. ommendation will be presented to the commission for 6.2 Upon initiation of the delisting process the agency action. The final species status report, agency classifi- shall publish a public notice in the Washington Regis- cation recommendation, and SEPA documents will be ter, and notify those parties who have expressed their made available to the public at least 30 days prior to interest to the department, announcing the initiation of the commission meeting. the delisting process and calling for scientific infor- 9.2 Notice of the proposed commission action will be mation relevant to the species status report under con- published at least 30 days prior to the commission sideration pursuant to section 7.1. meeting. Species status review and agency recommendations Periodic species status review 7.1 Except in an emergency under 5.1.3 above, prior to 10.1 The agency shall conduct a review of each endan- making a classification recommendation to the com- gered, threatened, or sensitive wildlife species at least mission, the agency shall prepare a preliminary spe- every five years after the date of its listing. This cies status report. The report will include a review of review shall include an update of the species status information relevant to the species' status in Washing- report to determine whether the status of the species ton and address factors affecting its status, including warrants its current listing status or deserves reclassi- those given under section 3.3. The status report shall fication. be reviewed by the public and scientific community. The status report will include, but not be limited to an 10.1.1 The agency shall notify any parties who analysis of: have expressed their interest to the depart- ment of the periodic status review. This 7.1.1 Historic, current, and future species popula- notice shall occur at least one year prior to tion trends end of the five year period required by sec- 7.1.2 Natural history, including ecological rela- tion 10.1. tionships (e.g. food habits, home range, hab- itat selection patterns). 10.2 The status of all delisted species shall be reviewed at least once, five years following the date of delisting. 7.1.3 Historic and current habitat trends. 10.3 The department shall evaluate the necessity of chang- 7.1.4 Population demographics (e.g. survival and mortality rates, reproductive success) and ing the classification of the species being reviewed. their relationship to long term sustainability. The agency shall report its findings to the commission at a commission meeting. The agency shall notify the 7.1.5 Historic and current species management public of its findings at least 30 days prior to present- activities. ing the findings to the commission. 7.2 Except in an emergency under 5.1.3 above, the 10.3.1 If the agency determines that new informa- agency shall prepare recommendations for species tion suggests that classification of a species classification, based upon scientific data contained in should be changed from its present state, the status report. Documents shall be prepared to the agency shall initiate classification pro- [Title 232 WAC—p. 62] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-421

cedures provided for in these rules starting 11.2.4 If the deadlines defined in sections 11.2.1 with section 5.1. and 11.2.2 are not met the department shall notify the public and report the reasons for 10.3.2 If the agency determines that conditions missing the deadline and the strategy for have not changed significantly and that the completing the plan at a commission meet- classification of the species should remain ing. The intent of this section is to recog- unchanged, the agency shall recommend to the commission that the species being nize current department personnel resources are limiting and that develop- reviewed shall retain its present classifica - ment of recovery plans for some of the tion status. species may require significant involve- 10.4 Nothing in these rules shall be construed to automati- ment by interests outside of the depart- cally delist a species without formal commission ment, and therefore take longer to com- plete. action. Recovery and management of listed species 11.3 The agency shall provide an opportunity for interested public to comment on the recovery plan and any SEPA 11.1 The agency shall write a recovery plan for species documents. listed as endangered or threatened. The agency will write a management plan for species listed as sensi- Classification procedures review tive. Recovery and management plans shall address the listing criteria described in sections 3.1 and 3.3, 12.1 The agency and an ad hoc public group with members and shall include, but are not limited to: representing a broad spectrum of interests, shall meet as needed to accomplish the following: 11.1.1 Target population objectives 12.1.1 Monitor the progress of the development of 11.1.2 Criteria for reclassification recovery and management plans and status 11.1.3 An implementation plan for reaching pop- reviews, highlight problems, and make rec- ulation objectives which will promote ommendations to the department and other cooperative management and be sensitive interested parties to improve the effectiveness to landowner needs and property rights. of these processes. The plan will specify resources needed from and impacts to the department, other 12.1.2 Review these classification procedures six agencies (including federal, state, and years after the adoption of these rules and local), tribes, landowners, and other inter- report its findings to the commission. est groups. The plan shall consider various approaches to meeting recovery objectives Authority including, but not limited to regulation, mitigation, acquisition, incentive, and 13.1 The commission has the authority to classify wildlife compensation mechanisms. as endangered under RCW 77.12.020. Species classi- fied as endangered are listed under WAC 232-12-014, 11.1.4 Public education needs as amended. 11.1.5 A species monitoring plan, which requires periodic review to allow the incorporation 13.2 Threatened and sensitive species shall be classified as of new information into the status report. subcategories of protected wildlife. The commission has the authority to classify wildlife as protected under 11.2 Preparation of recovery and management plans will RCW 77.12.020. Species classified as protected are be initiated by the agency within one year after the listed under WAC 232-12-011, as amended. date of listing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-02-062 11.2.1 Recovery and management plans for spe- (Order 01-283), § 232-12-297, filed 12/28/01, effective 1/28/02. Statutory cies listed prior to 1990 or during the five Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-05-041 (Order 98-17), § 232-12-297, filed years following the adoption of these rules 2/11/98, effective 3/14/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.020. 90-11-066 shall be completed within 5 years after the (Order 442), § 232-12-297, filed 5/15/90, effective 6/15/90.] date of listing or adoption of these rules, whichever comes later. Development of 232-12-421 recovery plans for endangered species will WAC 232-12-421 Hunt or possess big game without receive higher priority than threatened or an access permit. (1) It is unlawful to hunt for big game or sensitive species. possess big game taken on property in an access contract between the landowner or land manager and the department, 11.2.2 Recovery and management plans for spe- unless: cies listed after five years following the adoption of these rules shall be completed (a) The hunter possesses a valid access permit provided within three years after the date of listing. on a standard form by the department, and issued to the hunter by the landowner, land manager, or the department in 11.2.3 The agency will publish a notice in the Washington Register and notify any par- addition to all other required hunting licenses and permits; or ties who have expressed interest to the (b) The property is in a contract between the department department interested parties of the initia- and the landowner that does not restrict persons from hunting tion of recovery plan development. and does not require an access permit. (2007 Ed.) 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(2) Each big game animal possessed in violation of this 619, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05; 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 232-12-619, section shall be treated as a separate offense under RCW filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05; 04-19-012 (Order 04-242), § 232-12-619, filed 9/2/04, effective 10/3/04; 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 232-12-619, filed 77.15.030. 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04; 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-12-619, filed (3) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. 00-16-091 77.15.410, unlawful recreational hunting of big game in the (Order 00-134), § 232-12-619, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory second degree, unless the hunting for or possession of big Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 232-12- 619, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00; 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 232-12- game constitutes unlawful recreational hunting of big game 619, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99; 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 232-12- in the first degree. 619, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99. Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. 99-03-029 (Order 99-02), § 232-12-619, filed 1/13/99, [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-04-065 (Order 06-12), § 232-12- effective 2/13/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 75.08.080. 98- 421, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.] 06-031, § 232-12-619, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 232-12-619, filed 8/27/97, WAC232-12-422 232-12-422 Hunt or possess a wild animal or effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-07-076 (Order wild bird without an access permit. (1) It is unlawful to 97-50), § 232-12-619, filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97; 96-11-079 (Order 96- 45), § 232-12-619, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-17-063 (Order 95- hunt for a wild bird or wild animal, except big game, or pos- 103), § 232-12-619, filed 8/15/95, effective 9/15/95; 95-05-008 (Order 95- sess any wild bird or wild animal, except big game, taken on 11), § 232-12-619, filed 2/1/95, effective 5/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW property in an access contract between the landowner or land 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 93-21-070 (Order 617), § 232-12-619, filed manager and the department, unless: 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93-10- 054 (Order 600), § 232-12-619, filed 4/30/93, effective 5/31/93. Statutory (a) The hunter possesses a valid access permit provided Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 92-01-084 (Order 524), § 232- on a standard form by the department, and issued to the 12-619, filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92.] hunter by the landowner, land manager, or the department in addition to all other required hunting licenses and permits; or WAC232-12-800 232-12-800 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter (b) The property is in a contract between the department shall be to insure compliance by the department of game with and the landowner that does not restrict persons from hunting the provisions of chapter 1, Laws of 1973 (Initiative 276), and does not require an access permit. Disclosure—Campaign finances—Lobbying—Records; and (2) Violation of this section is punishable under RCW in particular with sections 25–32 of that act, dealing with 77.15.400 or 77.15.430. public records. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-04-065 (Order 06-12), § 232-12- [Order 42, § 232-12-800, filed 7/19/73.] 422, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.]

232-12-804 WAC232-12-423 232-12-423 Public hunting defined and access WAC 232-12-804 Description of central and field contracts. "Public hunting" generally means that land is open organization of the department of game. The headquarters to hunting for all licensed hunters. of the department of game, the director and the administrative (1) For the purpose of defining the term "public hunting" staff is located at 600 No. Capitol Way, Olympia, Washing- for payment of crop damage in RCW 77.36.060, "public ton, 98504. In addition, the department has six regional hunting" has been allowed by the landowner when: offices, each of which supervises department activities within (a) The landowner opens the property on which the dam- its respective area. Their locations are: age is claimed under RCW 77.36.040, for general access to Region 1 North 8702 Division Street all licensed hunters; or Spokane, WA 99218 (b) The landowner had entered into and complied with an access contract with the department covering the land(s) Region 2 1540 Alder Street N.W. on which the damage is claimed under RCW 77.36.040, for Ephrata, WA 98823 the hunting season prior to the occurrence of the damage. Region 3 2802 Fruitvale Blvd. (2) Access contracts shall require that: Yakima, WA 98902 (a) The land is open to general access to all licensed hunters; or Subregional Wenatchee District Office (b) The landowner allows the department to select the office 3860 Chelan Highway North hunters who are authorized to access the land; or Wenatchee, WA 98801 (c) The landowner and the department share selection of Region 4 16018 Mill Creek Blvd. the hunters authorized to hunt on the landowner's land consis- Mill Creek, WA 98012 tent with applicable commission policy or rule. Region 5 5405 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-04-065 (Order 06-12), § 232-12- Vancouver, WA 98663 423, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.] Region 6 905 E. Heron WAC232-12-619 232-12-619 Bullfrogs. It is unlawful to take bull- Aberdeen, WA 98520 frogs except by angling, hand dip netting, spearing (gigging) [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 86-03-052 (Order 265), § 232-12- or with bow and arrow. There is no daily limit on the number 804, filed 1/15/86; 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12-804, filed 10/22/81; of bullfrogs that may be taken, no possession limit, and no Order 42, § 232-12-804, filed 7/19/73.] size restrictions. WAC232-12-807 232-12-807 Operations and procedures. The [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-13-023 (Order 06-135), § 232-12- 619, filed 6/13/06, effective 7/14/06; 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 232-12- department of game is a public service agency whose statu- 619, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06; 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 232-12- tory responsibility is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate all [Title 232 WAC—p. 64] (2007 Ed.) Permanent Regulations 232-12-814 forms of wildlife in the state of Washington and to serve the areas of enforcement, habitat, wildlife, and fisheries. Pro- public by providing the maximum amount of wildlife-ori- gram implementation is carried out primarily by field agents ented recreation consistent with sound biological manage- and biological or production staff. ment. The game commission, through the public meeting pro- The state game commission consists of six members cess, establishes all rules and regulations that govern depart- appointed by the governor. They serve a term of six years mental activities. This includes establishment of hunting and each. Terms are arranged so that appointments of two mem- fishing seasons; approval of land acquisitions or exchanges; bers expire every two years. By law, three commissioners are coordination with other federal, state, county, or city pro- appointed from eastern Washington and three from western grams; and adjudication of requests for license reinstatements Washington. The game commission establishes regulations, when individual privileges have been revoked in accordance sets overall policies to guide the department, and appoints the with RCW's. director of game. The director is responsible for all activities The game commission holds four statutory meetings of the department of game and reports directly to the game each year in January, April, July, and October, and other spe- commission. cial meetings as necessary to conduct its business. Organization of the department of game is one of decen- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 86-03-053 (Order 266), § 232-12- tralized management. A deputy director and two assistant 807, filed 1/15/86.] directors aid in the operation and administration of the department. The Olympia staff consists of seven division 232-12-809 administrators who head up areas of program planning and WAC 232-12-809 Definition of Eastern and Western coordination. Completing the staff is a planning section and a Washington. For purposes of all rules of the commission, special assistant to the director for federal affairs. Eastern and Western Washington are defined as: The fisheries management division is responsible for Eastern Washington - all lands lying east of the Cascade research, program development, planning and coordination Crest Trail and east of the Big White Salmon River in Klick- of management for all fish classified as game fish. itat County. The wildlife management division is responsible for Western Washington - all lands lying west of the Cas- research, planning, program development, and coordination cade Crest Trail and west of and including the Big White of management for all wildlife in the state other than fish. Salmon River in Klickitat County. Major activities of this division relate to big game species, a [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 86-09-024 (Order 271), § 232-12- variety of small game including birds, nonhunted wildlife, 809, filed 4/10/86; 82-11-099 (Order 184), § 232-12-809, filed 5/19/82.] and management of wildlife areas. The habitat management division is responsible for WAC232-12-810 232-12-810 Public records officer. The depart- research, planning, program development and coordination ment public records are in charge of a public records officer for protection, restoration, and enhancement of wildlife and designated by the director. The person so designated is fish habitat areas through the use of environmental laws and located in the Administrative Office of the Department, 600 public education. A major portion of this program is related No. Capitol Way, Olympia, Washington. The public records to cooperative contractual agreements with other land man- officer is responsible for the following: The implementation agers and private landholders. of the department's rules and regulations regarding release of The enforcement division is responsible for planning, public records, regarding the administration or enforcement program development, and coordination of enforcement and of chapter 1, Laws of 1973 and these rules, coordinating the wildlife control activities. staff of the department in this regard, and generally insuring The engineering and lands division is responsible for compliance by the staff with the public records and disclo- engineering and design, construction, maintenance, survey- sure requirements of chapter 1, Laws of 1973. ing, land acquisition, and property management services. The [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12- division also prepares and implements the department's capi- 810, filed 10/22/81; Order 42, § 232-12-810, filed 7/19/73.] tal budget.

The management services division has responsibility for 232-12-813 the budget development, accounting, federal aid coordina- WAC 232-12-813 Copying. No fee shall be charged for tion, payroll, printing, mailing, purchasing, vendor payments, the inspection of public records. The department shall charge warehouse services, safety, maintenance of archives, depart- a fee of twenty-five cents per page for providing copies of ment's license management, and data processing. public records, and two dollars for certification if requested. The information and education division is responsible [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-04-034 (Order 177), § 232-12- for planning and program development of the hunter educa- 813, filed 1/28/82.] tion and safety training, project WILD for school children, var- ious publications, trapper training, interpretive displays, WAC232-12-814 232-12-814 Requests for public records. In newsletters, news releases, and radio and television public accordance with requirements of chapter 1, Laws of 1973 that service announcements. agencies prevent unreasonable invasions of privacy, protect The department of game has six administrative regions public records from damage or disorganization, and prevent in the state; three on the eastside, three on the westside. Each excessive interference with essential functions of the agency, region is administered by a regional supervisor who is public records may be inspected or copied or copies of such responsible for all department programs within his assigned records may be obtained, by members of the public, upon region. They are assisted by program managers for the key compliance with the following procedures: (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 65] 232-12-820 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

(1) A request shall be made in writing addressed to atten- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12- tion of the department of game public records officer. The 824, filed 10/22/81; Order 81, § 232-12-824, filed 5/26/76; Order 42, § 232- 12-824, filed 7/19/73.] request shall include the following information: Reviser’s note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and (a) The name of the person requesting the record[;] deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules, and deems ineffec- (b) The calendar date on which the request was made; tual changes not filed by the agency in this manner. The bracketed material (c) The nature of the request; and an appropriate descrip- in the above section does not appear to conform to the statutory requirement. tion of the record requested. 232-12-828 (2) In all cases in which a member of the public is mak- WAC 232-12-828 Hunting of game birds and animals ing a request, it is the obligation of the public records officer by persons with a disability. (1) Definitions: or staff member to whom [a] request is made to assist the (a) "Hunter with a disability" means a person with a per- member of the public in appropriately identifying the public manent disability who possesses a disabled hunter permit record requested. issued by the department. A hunter with a disability must (3) No public record shall be allowed to be removed have all required licenses, tags, permits, and stamps before from a department office by anyone other than an officially hunting. authorized person. (b) "Disabled hunter permit" means a permit, card, or endorsement to a license issued by the department to any per- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12- 814, filed 10/22/81; Order 42, § 232-12-814, filed 7/19/73.] son with a permanent disability who applies to the depart- ment and presents such evidence as the director may require Reviser’s note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and showing that the applicant is a person with a qualifying dis- deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules, and deems ineffec- tual changes not filed by the agency in this manner. The bracketed material ability. Upon approval of the application, the department will in the above section does not appear to conform to the statutory requirement. issue a vehicle identification placard. A designated hunter companion card will be issued with a hunting license. WAC232-12-820 232-12-820 Review of denials of public records (c) "Designated hunter companion" means a person who requests. (1) A person who objects to the denial of a request assists a hunter with a disability in the stalking, shooting, for a public record may petition for prompt review of such tracking, retrieving, or tagging of game birds and game ani- decision by tendering a written request for review. The writ- mals. ten request shall specifically refer to the written statement by (d) "Designated hunter companion card" means an iden- the public records officer or other staff member which consti- tification card issued by the department to the hunter with a tuted or accompanied the denial. disability. (2) Upon receiving a written request for review of a deci- (e) "Blind or visually impaired" means a central visual sion denying a public record, the public records officer or acuity that does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with cor- other staff member denying the request shall immediately rective lenses, or the widest diameter of the visual field does refer it to the director. The director shall consider the matter not exceed twenty degrees. and within two business days either affirm or reverse such (f) "Accompany" means the hunter with a disability and denial. the designated hunter companion are in the physical presence of each other, not to exceed 1/4 mile separation. While stalk- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-22-002 (Order 174), § 232-12- ing or shooting an animal, the hunter with a disability and the 820, filed 10/22/81; Order 42, § 232-12-820, filed 7/19/73.] designated hunter companion must have a form of reliable

232-12-824 and direct communication. WAC 232-12-824 Records index. The department of (g) "Special use permit" means a permit issued by the game, pursuant to RCW 42.17.260(3) amended at [by] chap- department to a person with a specific permanent disability as ter 294, Laws of 1975 1st ex. sess., hereby formally declares a reasonable accommodation. The special use permit allows that to fully maintain the RCW 42.17.260(2) proscribed [pre- for a specific act or acts to include, but not be limited to, use scribed] current index would unduly burden the agency's of adaptive mechanical, electrical, or specialty equipment or operations. No central or routing file currently exists. devices that aid the person in hunting. The agency does fully maintain an index describing (h) "Person with a disability" means: administrative staff manuals and instructions to staff which (i) A person who has a permanent disability and is not affect a member of the public. The index includes: ambulatory over natural terrain without a lower extremity (1) Statements of policy and interpretations of policy prosthesis or must permanently use a medically prescribed which have been adopted by the agency assistive device for mobility, including, but not limited to, a (2) Planning policies and goals and interim and final wheelchair, crutch, cane, walker, or oxygen bottle; or decisions (ii) A person who has a permanent disability and is phys- (3) Factual staff reports and studies, factual consultant ically incapable of holding and safely operating a firearm or reports and studies, scientific reports and studies, and other other legal hunting device. factual information derived from test studies, reports and sur- This definition includes, but is not limited to, persons veys with a permanent upper or lower extremity impairment who (4) Correspondence and materials referred to therein by have lost the use of one or both upper or lower extremities, or or with the agency relating to regulatory, supervisory or who have a severe limitation in the use of one or both upper enforcement responsibilities of the agency whereby the or lower extremities, or who have a diagnosed permanent dis- agency determines or opines upon or is asked to opine upon ease or disorder which substantially impairs or severely inter- the rights of the state, the public, and private parties. feres with mobility or the use of one or both upper or lower [Title 232 WAC—p. 66] (2007 Ed.) State Hydraulic Code Guidelines Chapter 232-16 extremities for holding and safely operating a firearm or any river mouth as defined in WAC 232-12-001(16) and 232- other legal hunting device; or 12-619(18). (iii) A person who is blind or visually impaired. [Statutory Authority: 1998 c 191 and RCW 75.08.080. 99-03-029 (Order "Visually impaired" means central visual acuity that 99-02), § 232-12-830, filed 1/13/99, effective 2/13/99.] does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses, or the widest diameter of the visual field is no greater Chapter 232-14 Chapter 232-14 WAC than twenty degrees. STATE HYDRAULIC CODE GUIDELINES (2) The designated hunter companion must accompany the hunter with a disability when stalking or shooting game WAC on behalf of the hunter with a disability. The hunter with a 232-14-010 Hydraulic Code guidelines. disability or the designated hunter companion must immedi- 232-14-010 ately cut, notch, or date any required tag. The tag must be WAC 232-14-010 Hydraulic Code guidelines. The affixed to the carcass of the game bird or animal as soon as is State Hydraulic Code, RCW 75.20.100, 75.20.103, 75.20.- reasonably possible after killing the game. 106, 75.20.130, and 75.20.140, is jointly administered by the (3) The designated hunter companion does not need to department of fisheries and department of game, by law sep- accompany the hunter with a disability while tracking an ani- arate agencies. That code requires that prior to construction mal wounded by either hunter, or while tagging or retrieving or other work that will use, divert, obstruct, or change the nat- a downed animal on behalf of the hunter with a disability. ural flow or bed of any of the salt or fresh waters of the state, (4) It is unlawful for a designated hunter companion to that written approval be obtained from the director of the assist a hunter with a disability unless the designated hunter department of fisheries or department of game. Rules estab- companion has the designated hunter companion identifica- lishing procedures for obtaining a hydraulic project approval tion card on his or her person. and explaining criteria, policies and procedures typically uti- lized by the department of fisheries and department of game (5) It is unlawful for a hunter with a disability to shoot in administering the Hydraulic Code have been jointly pro- from a motor vehicle, nonhighway vehicle or snowmobile mulgated by the two agencies. The body of the regulations is unless the vehicle is stopped, the motor is turned off and the codified as WAC 220-110-010 et seq., which can be found vehicle is not on or beside the maintained portion of a public under rules and regulations codified for the department of highway. A disabled hunter vehicle identification placard fisheries. Those rules, chapter 220-110 WAC, as last must be displayed. amended by the department of fisheries Order 87-48, are here (6) It is unlawful for any person to possess a loaded fire- adopted by reference and also made a part of Title 232 WAC. arm in a moving vehicle or to shoot a firearm, crossbow, or [Statutory Authority: RCW 75.20.100, 75.20.103, 75.20.106, 75.20.130 and bow and arrow from, across, or along the maintained portion 75.20.140. 87-15-085 (Order 288), § 232-14-010, filed 7/20/87. Statutory of a public highway. Authority: RCW 75.20.100 and 77.12.010. 84-22-040 (Order 256), § 232- (7) Game birds or game animals killed, tagged or 14-010, filed 11/6/84; 84-05-003 (Order 221), § 232-14-010, filed 2/2/84; retrieved by a designated hunter companion on behalf of a 83-09-026 (Order 205), § 232-14-010, filed 4/14/83. Formerly WAC 232- 12-294.] hunter with a disability do not count against the designated hunter companion's bag or possession limit. (8) A designated hunter companion shooting game for or Chapter 232-16 Chapter 232-16 WAC may be shooting game for a hunter with a disability must GAME RESERVES have a valid hunting license issued by Washington or another WAC state. 232-16-010 Establishment of game reserves. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04- 232-16-050 Byron Game Reserve. 232-16-070 Arthur S. Coffin Game Reserve. 98), § 232-12-828, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: 232-16-130 Ellensburg Game Farm Reserve. RCW 77.12.047. 03-10-040 (Order 03-85), § 232-12-828, filed 4/30/03, 232-16-140 Banks Lake Game Reserve. effective 5/31/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.32.237. 96-03-084 (Order 232-16-200 Grimes Lake Game Reserve. 96-07), § 232-12-828, filed 1/18/96, effective 2/18/96.] 232-16-250 Lewis County Game Farm Reserve. 232-16-295 Rock Lake Game Reserve.

232-12-830 232-16-340 Skagit Delta Game Reserve. WAC 232-12-830 Waters in which either a personal 232-16-360 South Tacoma Game Farm Reserve. use freshwater or personal use saltwater fishing license is 232-16-380 Sprague Lake Game Reserve. 232-16-400 Stratford Game Reserve. valid. In the following described waters, it is lawful to fish 232-16-420 Lake Terrell Game Reserve. for food fish and gamefish with a personal use freshwater 232-16-440 Toppenish Creek Game Reserve. (Cort Meyer.) license, saltwater license, or combination license: 232-16-450 Walla Walla River Game Reserve. 232-16-480 Whidbey Island Game Farm Reserve. (1) Those waters of the Columbia River downstream 232-16-540 Yakima River Game Reserve. from a line between Rocky Point on the Washington shore 232-16-560 Badger Island Game Reserve. 232-16-570 Foundation Island Game Reserve. and Tongue Point on the Oregon shore. 232-16-590 Carnation Farms Game Reserve. (2) Those waters of Grays Harbor described as Catch 232-16-600 North Potholes Game Reserve. Record Card Area 2-2 in WAC 220-56-185, and seaward of 232-16-610 Snipes Game Reserve. 232-16-620 Lake Tennant Game Reserve. any river mouth as defined in WAC 232-12-001(16) and 232- 232-16-640 Winchester Wasteway Game Reserve. 12-619(18). 232-16-660 Frenchmen Hills Wasteway Game Reserve. 232-16-690 Bayview Game Reserve. (3) Those waters of Willapa Bay described as Catch 232-16-700 Swinomish Spit Game Reserve. Record Card Area 2-1 in WAC 220-56-185, and seaward of 232-16-720 Duck Lake (Cormana Lake) Game Reserve. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 67] Chapter 232-16 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

232-16-730 Coffeepot Lake Game Reserve. 232-16-255 Little Pend Oreille Game Reserve. [Temporary Regula- 232-16-740 Columbia, Snake, and Yakima River waterfowl, coot, tion 248, filed 6/27/66; Temporary Regulation 247, filed and snipe closures. 10/8/65.] Repealed by 80-15-064 (Order 156), filed 232-16-750 Belfair, Hood Canal hunting area restriction. 10/16/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-760 Northern Puget Sound hunting method restriction. 232-16-260 Mount Baker Game Reserve. [Order 59, § 232-16-260, 232-16-770 Shotgun shell restriction areas. filed 9/4/74; Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution No. 7 232-16-780 Fir Island Farm Game Reserve. (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 83-15-059 (Order 232-16-790 Hayton Game Reserve. 210), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-16-800 Johnson/Debay's Slough Game Reserve. 77.12.040. 232-16-810 Port Susan Bay Canada goose closure. 232-16-270 Moxee Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution 71 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 04-17-061 (Order DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY 04-207), filed 8/11/04, effective 9/11/04. Statutory CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 232-16-280 Nason Creek Bow and Arrow Hunting Area. [Order 280 232-16-020 Auburn Game Farm. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution (part), filed 8/1/68; Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution No. No. 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 82-16-014 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 84-21-048 (Order (Order 188), filed 7/26/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 251), filed 10/12/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-16-030 Bellingham Golf and Country Club. [Resolution No. 1 232-16-289 Quincy Lake Game Reserve. [Statutory Authority: (part), filed 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, filed 9/11/64. RCW 77.12.040. 82-22-031 (Order 194), § 232-16-289, 232-16-040 Boy Scout Game Reserve. [Resolution No. 1 (part), filed 10/27/82.] Repealed by 86-18-010 (Order 278), filed 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, filed 9/11/64. filed 8/22/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-060 Chehalis River wildlife project. [Order, filed 7/29/64; 232-16-290 North Edmonds District. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolu- Resolution No. 26, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by Order tion No. 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by Order 3, 68, filed 7/21/75. filed 4/20/70. 232-16-080 Columbia and Snake River Game Reserve. [Statutory 232-16-300 Sanders Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolu- Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. tion No. 99, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by Order 68, filed 96-12-046, § 232-16-080, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/21/75. 7/1/96; Order 283 (part), filed 9/11/68; Order 280 (part), 232-16-310 San Juan Island biological station. [Resolution No. 1 filed 8/1/68; Temporary Regulation 272, filed 10/6/67; (part), filed 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, filed 9/11/64. Temporary Regulation 244, filed 9/3/65; Temporary 232-16-320 Schmitten Pond Game Reserve. [Resolution No. 42, Regulation 229, filed 9/15/64; Temporary Regulation filed 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, filed 9/11/64. 221, filed 9/3/63; Temporary Regulation 193, filed 232-16-330 Skagit Country Club Game Reserve. [Resolution No. 1 9/14/61; Resolution No. 102, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed (part), filed 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, filed 9/11/64. by 96-18-010 (Order 96-128), filed 8/22/96, effective 232-16-350 Snoqualmie Falls Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; 9/22/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and Resolution No. 53, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 83-15- 77.12.010. 059 (Order 210), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Authority: 232-16-090 Colville State Game Farm. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Reso- RCW 77.12.040. lution No. 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 82-16- 232-16-365 Spokane River Game Reserve. [Temporary Regulation 014 (Order 188), filed 7/26/82. Statutory Authority: 240, filed 8/16/65.] Repealed by 81-18-025 (Order 169), RCW 77.12.040. filed 8/26/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-100 Conconully Reservoir Game Reserve. [Order, filed 232-16-370 Sportsman Lake Game Reserve. [Resolution No. 118 7/29/64; Resolution No. 139 (part), filed 3/21/60.] (part), filed 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, dated Repealed by 80-09-029 (Order 150), filed 7/9/80. Stat- 8/23/62, filed 7/29/64. utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-390 Lake Stevens Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Res- 232-16-110 Deer Lake Game Reserve. [Temporary Regulation 198, olution No. 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 83-15- filed 10/12/61 and Temporary Regulation 194, filed 059 (Order 210), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Authority: 9/18/61.] Abolished by order, filed 9/11/64. RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-120 Deer Park State Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; 232-16-410 Stubblefield Lake Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 85-09- Resolution No. 118 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 005 (Order 246), filed 4/5/85. Statutory Authority: 96-12-057, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory RCW 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. 232-16-150 Flat Point Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolu- 232-16-430 Tjossem Mill Pond Game Preserve. [Order, filed tion No. 118 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 83-15- 7/29/64; Resolution No. 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.] 059 (Order 210), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Authority: Repealed by Order 3, filed 4/20/70. RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-460 Washington (Lake) closed area. [Order, filed 7/29/64; 232-16-160 Ford's Prairie Game Reserve. [Resolution No. 1 (part), Resolution No. 121 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by filed 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, dated 8/21/63, filed Order 3, filed 4/20/70. 7/29/64. 232-16-170 Gloyd Seep Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Tem- 232-16-470 Wickswood Game Reserve. [Resolution No. 53, filed porary Regulation 194, filed 9/18/61.] Repealed by 83- 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, filed 9/11/64. 15-059 (Order 210), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Authority: 232-16-490 Willapa Bay Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Res- RCW 77.12.040. olution No. 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 80-15- 232-16-180 Goat Island Game Reserve. [Resolution No. 118, filed 064 (Order 156), filed 10/16/80. Statutory Authority: 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, filed 9/11/64. RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-190 Green Lake Island Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; 232-16-500 Wilson Creek Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution No. 124 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by Resolution No. 99, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 83-15- 83-15-059 (Order 210), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Author- 059 (Order 210), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Authority: ity: RCW 77.12.040. RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-210 Horseshoe Lake Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; 232-16-510 Wiser Lake Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Tem- Resolution No. 71, filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by Order porary Regulation (part), 9/6/60.] Repealed by 83-15- 86, filed 7/15/76. 059 (Order 210), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Authority: 232-16-220 Kennewick Game Farm Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; RCW 77.12.040. Resolution No. 168 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 232-16-520 Wishkaw Watershed Game Reserve. [Resolution No. 1 82-16-014 (Order 188), filed 7/26/82. Statutory Author- (part), filed 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, filed 9/11/64. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-530 Yakima Game Farm Reserve. [Resolution No. 71, filed 232-16-230 Lake Sixteen Game Reserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Res- 3/21/60.] Abolished by order, filed 9/11/64. olution No. 152 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 83- 232-16-550 Yakima Sportsman's Park Reserve. [Order, filed 15-059 (Order 210), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Authority: 7/29/64; Resolution No. 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.] RCW 77.12.040. Repealed by Order 68, filed 7/21/75. 232-16-240 Lewisville Game Preserve. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Reso- 232-16-580 Hover Game Reserve. [Temporary Regulation 256 lution No. 1 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Repealed by 83-15- (part), filed 9/8/66.] Repealed by Order 3, filed 4/20/70. 059 (Order 210), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Authority: 232-16-630 Rocky Ford Springs Game Reserve. [Statutory Author- RCW 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 83-18-043 (Order 217), § 232-16-

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630, filed 9/1/83.] Repealed by 86-18-010 (Order 278), WAC232-16-140 232-16-140 Banks Lake Game Reserve. In filed 8/22/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-650 Harris Lake Game Reserve. [Statutory Authority: RCW Township 25N, Range 28E, those parts of sections 9, 10, and 77.12.040. 83-18-043 (Order 217), § 232-16-650, filed 11 and the north 1/2 of sections 14, 15, and 16, lying between 9/1/83.] Repealed by 86-18-010 (Order 278), filed State Highway 155 and the west wall of Grand Coulee. 8/22/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-670 Lower Crab Creek Game Reserve. [Statutory Authority: [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-16- RCW 77.12.040. 85-09-007 (Order 244), § 232-16-670, 140, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; Temporary Regulation 229, filed filed 4/5/85; 83-18-043 (Order 217), § 232-16-670, filed 9/15/64; Temporary Regulation 212, filed 10/3/62; Regulation 139 (part), 9/1/83.] Repealed by 86-18-010 (Order 278), filed filed 3/21/60.] 8/22/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-16-680 Lenice Lake Game Reserve. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-18-043 (Order 217), § 232-16-680, WAC232-16-200 232-16-200 Grimes Lake Game Reserve. filed 9/1/83.] Repealed by 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99. Statutory Authority: Grimes Lake and all lands within one-quarter mile of Grimes RCW 77.12.040. Lake. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Temporary Regulation 221, filed 9/3/63.] WAC232-16-010 232-16-010 Establishment of game reserves. The following described lands in the state of Washington WAC232-16-250 232-16-250 Lewis County Game Farm have heretofore been established as game reserves by action Reserve. Tract A. Township 14 north, Range 3 west W.M., of the state game commission. These reserves were in force Sections 1 and 12. A part of the Joseph Borst Donation Land on July 13, 1964 and will remain in force until further Claim described as follows: Beginning at the southwest changed by the state game commission. (SW) corner of said donation land claim; thence south 78° [Rules (part), filed 7/29/64; Rules (part), filed 3/21/60.] east 1,760 feet along the south boundary of said donation land claim; thence north 1°45' east 2,230 feet to the north WAC232-16-050 232-16-050 Byron Game Reserve. That part of boundary of said donation land claim; thence west 957 feet the Byron Ponds segment of the Sunnyside Wildlife Area along the north boundary of said donation land claim; thence (department of fish and wildlife lands) east of the Mabton north 88° west 766 feet to the northwest (NW) corner of said Pressure Pipeline, legally described as the W.1/2 of Section donation land claim; thence south 1°45' west 1,892 feet to the 12 that is north of U.S. Highway No. 410 except for the point of beginning. Containing 81.19 acres, more or less. NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of the SW1/4; the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 Tract B. Township 14 north, Range 3 west W.M., Sec- of the SE1/4 of Section 12; that part of Section 11 east of the tions 1 and 12. A part of the Sidney S. Ford Donation Land Mabton pressure pipeline and north of U.S. Highway No. Claim described as follows: Commencing at the northwest 410; and that part of Section 2 that is east of said pipeline; all (NW) corner of the Joseph Borst Donation Land Claim; of the above sections being in Twp. 8N., R.23E.W.M. thence west 1,122 feet; thence south 26°30' east 825 feet; [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-16- thence south 972 feet; thence south 65° east to the west line 050, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05; Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution 168, of the Joseph Borst Donation Land Claim; thence north on filed 3/21/60.] the west line of the Joseph Borst Donation Land Claim to the

232-16-070 point of beginning, containing 33.33 acres, more or less. WAC 232-16-070 Arthur S. Coffin Game Reserve. Tract C. Township 14 north, Range 3 west W.M. Section Arthur S. Coffin Game Reserve shall include those lands 1 Lots 2 and 4, Section 12 Lots 1, 2, and 3; containing 98.51 within the following described boundary: Beginning at the acres, more or less. point where the Brewton Road crosses the south line of Sec- tion 19, Twp. 20, N., R21E.W.M.; thence northwesterly [Order 86, § 232-16-250, filed 7/15/76; Order, filed 7/29/64; Temporary Regulation 221, filed 9/3/63.] along the Brewton Road to the Colockum Pass Road in Sec-

tion 13, Twp. 20N., R.20E.; thence northerly on the Coloc- 232-16-295 kum Pass Road to its junction with the Naneum Lookout WAC 232-16-295 Rock Lake Game Reserve. Whit- Road in Section 13, Twp. 20N., R.20E.; thence westerly man County: It shall be unlawful to hunt, take or pursue along the Naneum Lookout Road to where it crosses the Bon- migratory waterfowl, coot and jacksnipe on or within 1/4 neville Power Line right of way in Section 16, Twp. 20N., mile of Rock Lake, Whitman County, except on the lower R.20E.; thence southwesterly along the power line to the one mile and the upper one-half mile, which shall be open to Colockum Wildlife Recreation Area boundary on the south such hunting. line of Section 20, Twp. 20N., R.20E.; thence easterly along [Temporary Regulation 240, filed 8/16/65.] the south line of Sections 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Twp. 20N., R.20E., and Section 19, Twp. 20N., R21E.W.M. to the Brew- WAC232-16-340 232-16-340 Skagit Delta Game Reserve. . . . it ton Road and the point of beginning. shall be unlawful to hunt game animals or game birds or to [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-10-166 (Order 143), § 232-16- trap fur-bearing animals within the following described 070, filed 10/3/79; Order 9, § 232-16-070, filed 9/25/70; Order, filed boundary: 7/29/64; Temporary Regulation 194, filed 9/18/61; Resolution No. 152, filed Beginning at a point on the west bank of Albert Slough 3/21/60.] at the confluence of said slough and Boom Slough; thence southwesterly along the west bank of Boom Slough to the 232-16-130 WAC 232-16-130 Ellensburg Game Farm Reserve. confluence of said slough and Boom-Crooked Cutoff Slough; All of the west half of the northeast quarter (W1/2NE1/4) in thence westerly along the north bank of Boom-Crooked Cut- Section thirty-two, Twp. Eighteen N., R.19E.W.M. off Slough to the confluence of said slough and Crooked [Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution No. 26 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Slough; thence southwesterly along the north bank of (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 69] 232-16-360 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Crooked Slough to the confluence of said slough and Deep- In Twp. 23N, R. 28 EWM; all of Sections 11, 13, 14[,] water Slough and east Branch Freshwater-Deepwater Cutoff 24, and 25[;] the south half of Sections 12, 10 and 9 except Slough; thence northwesterly along the north bank of east the north 300 feet of the S.1/2 of 9 and 10; Section 35 except Branch Freshwater-Deepwater Cutoff Slough to the conflu- that part east of north-south lying gravel road and south of ence of said slough and the east Branch Freshwater Slough; cultivated lands; Sec. 36 EXCEPT the east 500 feet; and those thence northerly along the east bank of east Branch Freshwa- parts of Section 15, lying east of a line running north and ter Slough to the confluence of said slough and Gilbert south located 100 yards west of the Washington water power Hansen Slough; thence northeasterly along the south bank of transmission line and also those portions of the north half of Gilbert Hansen Slough to the confluence of said slough and Sections 15 and 16 lying north of the cultivated lands; and in Deepwater Slough; thence northeasterly along the south bank addition the north 500 feet of the NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Sec. of Deepwater Slough to the confluence of said slough and 19, Twp. 23N, R. 29 EWM. Albert Slough; thence southeasterly along the west bank of [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-18-025 (Order 169), § 232-16- Albert Slough to the point of beginning. 400, filed 8/26/81; Order 105, § 232-16-400, filed 9/7/77; Order 9, § 232-16- 400, filed 9/25/70; Order 3, § 232-16-400, filed 4/20/70; Order, filed [Order, filed 7/29/64; Temporary Regulation 212, filed 10/3/62.] 7/29/64; Resolution No. 156 (part), filed 3/21/60.]

232-16-360 Reviser’s note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and WAC 232-16-360 South Tacoma Game Farm deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules, and deems ineffec- Reserve. Beginning at the intersection of the northerly right tual changes not filed by the agency in this manner. The bracketed material of way line of State Historical Road No. 1 with the easterly in the above section does not appear to conform to the statutory requirement. right of way line of the Philips County Road in Section 34, 232-16-420 Twp. 20N., R.2E.W.M.; thence northerly along said right of WAC 232-16-420 Lake Terrell Game Reserve. . . . it way line of the Philips County Road and the Chambers- shall be unlawful to hunt game animals, game birds or to trap Custer Road to the south line of the Hewitt Steilacoom Road fur-bearing animals within said area: in Section 27 of said township and range thence easterly All of Lake Terrell in Sections 15 and 16, Twp. 39 north, along said southerly right of way line to the west bank of Range 1 east except that portion of the lake within 350 feet of Chambers Creek; thence southwesterly along said west bank the south line of said sections and, in addition, those uplands to the north right of way line of said State Historical Road owned by the game department in the W1/2 of the SW1/4 of No. 1; thence northwesterly along State Historical Road No. said Section 15, and in the SE1/4 of NE1/4; the NW1/4 of 1 to point of beginning. NE1/4; the E1/2 of E1/2 of NE1/4 NE1/4; and the E1/2 of the SW1/4 SW1/4 except the south 350 feet in Section 16, Twp. [Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution No. 7 (part), filed 3/21/60.] 39 north, Range 1 east.

232-16-380 [Temporary Regulation 274, filed 10/6/67; Temporary Regulation 244, filed WAC 232-16-380 Sprague Lake Game Reserve. 9/3/65; Temporary Regulation 213, filed 11/9/62; Temporary Regulation Beginning at the point where the easterly right of way line of 212, filed 10/3/62; Resolution No. 62, filed 3/1/60.] Interstate Highway No. 90 crosses the Lincoln-Adams County line; [thence] [then] southwesterly along the easterly WAC232-16-440 232-16-440 Toppenish Creek Game Reserve. right of way line of the freeway to the [Keystone Road; (Cort Meyer.) (1) Commencing at the NE corner of the thence southerly along the] easterly boundary of Section 11 SE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 26, Township 10, Range (T20N, R37E); thence southerly along the section line to 20E.W.M.; thence west one and three-quarters mile to the Cow Creek; thence southerly along Cow Creek to Danekas NW corner of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 28, Town- Road; thence easterly and northerly along [Danekas Road] to ship 10, Range 20; thence south one-quarter mile; thence east the point where it crosses the Adams-Lincoln County line; one-quarter mile; thence south three-quarters mile to the SW thence westerly along said county line across Sprague Lake corner of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 34; thence east to the easterly right of way line of the freeway and point of three-quarters mile; thence south one-quarter mile; thence beginning. east three-quarters mile to center of Section 35; thence north [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-18-066 (Order 95-120), § 232-16- one and one-quarter miles to place of beginning. All in 380, filed 9/1/95, effective 10/2/95; Order 3, § 232-16-380, filed 4/20/70; Township 10 north, Range 20E.W.M. Order 294, § 232-16-380, filed 9/5/69; Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution No. (2) Toppenish Creek Game Reserve No. 2, (Upper 118 (part), filed 3/21/60.] Toppenish Creek) Yakima County. . . . it shall be unlawful to Reviser’s note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and hunt or trap within said area: deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules, and deems ineffec- All of Section 21; the west half of the northwest quarter tual changes not filed by the agency in this manner. The bracketed material in the above section does not appear to conform to the statutory requirement. of Section 22; the west half of the southwest quarter of Sec- tion 22; the southeast quarter of southwest quarter of Section

232-16-400 22; the south half of the northeast quarter of southwest quar- WAC 232-16-400 Stratford Game Reserve. Stratford ter of Section 22; the north half of north half of Section 28; Game Reserve shall include the following described lands in north half of northwest quarter of Section 27; north half of the Grant County: In Twp. 22N, R 28 EWM; Sec. 1 north of the southeast quarter of northwest quarter of Section 27; all being Great Northern Railroad right of way; Sec. 2 north of the in Township 10 north, Range 18E.W.M. Great Northern Railroad right of way and State Highway No. 28; and that part of Section 3 lying north of the main canal [Subsection (2), Temporary Regulation 256 (part), filed 9/8/66; Temporary Regulation 234, filed 10/9/64; Order, Subsection (1), filed 7/29/64; Order, and east of a line running north and south located 100 yards filed 7/29/64; Regulation 171, filed 3/21/60; Resolution No. 1 (part), west of the Washington water power transmission line[;] 3/21/60.] [Title 232 WAC—p. 70] (2007 Ed.) Game Reserves 232-16-610

WAC232-16-450 232-16-450 Walla Walla River Game Reserve. That portion of area on or within one-quarter mile of A tract of land and water lying within sections 23, 24, 25, and Badger Island lying in Sections 4 and 9, Township 7 north, 26 of Township 7, Range 31 E.W.M. in Walla Walla County, Range 31E.W.M. Washington, being more particularly described as follows: [Temporary Regulation 256, (part), filed 9/8/66.] Beginning at a point where the Bonneville Power Adminis- tration power line between John Day and Lower Monumental WAC232-16-570 232-16-570 Foundation Island Game Reserve. Dams crosses the center of the main channel of the Walla The following described area in Walla Walla County, state of Walla River, thence westerly along said center of the main Washington, is hereby established as a game reserve until channel to the easterly line of the right of way of US #12-395 further notice by the state game commission, which area shall Highway, thence northerly along said east line of said right of be known as the FOUNDATION ISLAND GAME RESERVE, and it way to the southerly line of the right of way of the Union shall be unlawful to hunt or trap within said area: Pacific Railroad-Burlington Northern Railway joint Pendle- That portion of area on or within one-quarter mile of ton-Walla Walla track, thence easterly along said south line Foundation Island lying in Section 24, Township 8 north, of said right of way to the center line of said Bonneville Range 30E.W.M. Power Administration power line, thence southerly along said center line to the center of the main channel of the Walla [Temporary Regulation 256, (part), filed 9/8/66.] Walla River and the point of beginning. WAC232-16-590 232-16-590 Carnation Farms Game Reserve. [Order 86, § 232-16-450, filed 7/15/76; Temporary Regulation 256, (part), filed 9/8/66; Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution No. 152 (part), filed 3/21/60.] The following described area in King County, state of Wash- ington, is hereby established as a game reserve by the state

232-16-480 game commission which area shall be known as the Carna- WAC 232-16-480 Whidbey Island Game Farm tion Farms Game Reserve, and it shall be unlawful to hunt or Reserve. Beginning at a point on the west boundary line of trap within said area: the J.S. Smith Donation Land Claim #50, 1417.65 feet south Twp. 25N., Rge. 7E.W.M.; that part of Section 5 lying of NW corner, said point being the SW corner of the recorded west of the Snoqualmie River; the northeast quarter and that plat of Rhodena Beach tract; thence east 1225 feet; thence portion of the southeast quarter of Section 6 that lies north south 1980 feet to the section line; thence east on said section and east of the Carnation Farm Road; the north half and the line 1320 feet to east boundary line of said J.S. Smith Dona- north half of the south half of Section 8; and those portions of tion Land Claim #50; thence south to boundary line of what government lots 1, 2, and 4 of Section 9 that lie south and is known as the John Kineth Lands; thence west to west west of the Snoqualmie River. boundary line of J.S. Smith Donation Land Claim #50; Twp. 26N., Rge. 7E.W.M.; those lands lying south of the thence north along said boundary line to the point of begin- Snoqualmie River in the east half of Section 31 and the south- ning, except that part of the above described lands that lie east quarter of Section 32. outside the Whidbey Island State Game Farm woven wire pheasant fence. [Order 59, § 232-16-590, filed 9/4/74.]

[Order, filed 7/29/64; Temporary Regulation 179, filed 9/6/60; Resolution 232-16-600 No. 7 (part), filed 3/21/60.] WAC 232-16-600 North Potholes Game Reserve. Those lands in Grant County within the following described

232-16-540 boundary: In T19N, R27E WM; the N.E. 1/4 of Section 32, WAC 232-16-540 Yakima River Game Reserve. and the N.E. 1/4 S.E. 1/4 of Section 32, all of Section 33, Beginning in Prosser at the intersection of Tenth Street and except the S.W. 1/4 S.W. 1/4, and all of Section 34. Grant Avenue; then west to the Yakima River and Prosser In T18N, R27E WM; all of Section 4, except the N.W. Dam; then west across Prosser Dam and the Yakima River to 1/4 and the N.W. 1/4 N.E. 1/4; all of Section 3; that part of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Maintenance Road; then Section 10 north of the Job Corps Dike Rd; that part of Sec- north to Old Inland Empire Highway; then northeasterly on tion 9 east of the fenceline, beginning at the N.W. corner of Old Inland Empire Highway to Interstate I-82; then east on Section 9, and then following said fenceline southeasterly to the south side of I-82 to the Chandler Canal; then east along the fence on the northern section line of Section 16 near Job the north side of the Chandler Canal to the powerline going Corps Dike Road; those portions of sections 15 and 16 north across the Yakima River (approximately .4 miles east of of the above mentioned fence to the west end of the Job Corps Bunn Road); then south along the powerlines and across the Dike; and that part of Section 15 north of the Job Corps Dike Yakima River to Wine Country Road; then west on Wine Road. Country Road to Tenth Street and the point of beginning. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-16- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-17-046 (Order 98-156), § 232-16- 600, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79- 540, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98; Order, filed 7/29/64; Resolution No. 1 09-082 (Order 141), § 232-16-600, filed 8/31/79.] (part), filed 3/21/60.] WAC232-16-610 232-16-610 Snipes Game Reserve. WDFW WAC232-16-560 232-16-560 Badger Island Game Reserve. The lands within the following boundary of the Sunnyside Wild- following described area in Walla Walla County, state of life Area: That portion of T9N, R22E, Section 21 lying north Washington, is hereby established as a game reserve until and east of the Yakima River; the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 and further notice by the state game commission, which area shall the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of T9N, R22E, Section 22; and that be known as the BADGER ISLAND GAME RESERVE, and it shall portion of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of T9N, R22E, Section be unlawful to hunt or trap within said area: 22 lying north and east of the Yakima River. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 71] 232-16-620 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 04-17-061 (Order 04-207), § 232-16- and the east shoreline of the Swinomish Channel; thence con- 610, filed 8/11/04, effective 9/11/04.] tinue along said railroad tracks (across swing bridge) to the west shoreline of the Swinomish Channel and the point of 232-16-620 WAC 232-16-620 Lake Tennant Game Reserve. Ten- beginning. nant Lake Game Reserve shall include those lands in What- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, com County within the following described boundary: That 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-16-700, filed 5/23/00, effective portion of Tennant Lake in T 39N, R 2E, Section 29, and that 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-17-043 (Order 98-158), § portion north of an east to west line which lies 800 feet south 232-16-700, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98; 84-21-046 (Order 249), § 232- of and parallel to the north line of Section 32 in the N1/2 16-700, filed 10/12/84.] NE1/4 in T 39N, R 2E. WAC232-16-720 232-16-720 Duck Lake (Cormana Lake) Game [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 80-13-013 (Order 153), § 232-16- 620, filed 9/8/80.] Reserve. It shall be unlawful to hunt wild animals and wild birds within the following described boundary: Section 19,

232-16-640 T23N, R35E. WAC 232-16-640 Winchester Wasteway Game Reserve. It shall be unlawful to hunt wild animals and wild [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 90-19-096 (Order 459), § 232-16- birds within the following described boundary: T18N, R25E, 720, filed 9/19/90, effective 10/20/90.] Section 12, T18N, R26E and south 1/2 Section 7. 960 acres. WAC232-16-730 232-16-730 Coffeepot Lake Game Reserve. In [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-18-043 (Order 217), § 232-16- 640, filed 9/1/83.] Lincoln County, all portions of Coffeepot Lake and those lands within one-quarter mile of Coffepot Lake, within the

232-16-660 following boundary: WAC 232-16-660 Frenchmen Hills Wasteway Game Reserve. It shall be unlawful to hunt wild animals and wild T. 23 N., R. 34 E., Section 8, S1/2; Section 18, north of the birds within the following described boundary: T17N, R27E, centerline of Coffeepot Lake and Lake Creek; and Section 9, the north 1/2, and the north 1/2 of south 1/2 of Section 17. NW1/4; except those portions described as follows: 480 acres. Beginning at the northwest corner of Section 9; N 85°29' E a [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-16- 660, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83- distance of 1,979.01 feet to the true point of beginning, being 18-043 (Order 217), § 232-16-660, filed 9/1/83.] the northwest property corner; thence S 14°50' W a distance of 462.39 feet; thence S 05°45' E a distance of 240.35 feet; WAC232-16-690 232-16-690 Bayview Game Reserve. It shall be thence S 64°31' E a distance of 129.31 feet; thence N 72°39' unlawful to hunt wild animals and wild birds within the fol- E a distance of 234.96 feet; thence N 87°16' E a distance of lowing described boundary November 16 through March 31, 375.86 feet; thence N 32°03' E a distance of 83.27 feet; and it shall be unlawful to hunt brant at any time within the thence N 63°45' E a distance of 99.49 feet; thence N 33°31' E following described boundary: Beginning at a point on the a distance of 131.75 feet; thence N 15°38' E a distance of Bayview-Edison Road 240 feet north of the intersection of 340.15 feet; thence N 83°41' W a distance of 925.64 feet, the Bayview Cemetery entrance road; thence 4,000 feet returning to the northwest property corner which is the true WNW (west-northwest); thence 5,750 feet NNW (north- point of beginning. Also, that portion of Lincoln County northwest); thence 3,750 feet ENE (east-northeast) to the described in instrument dated January 29, 1980, recorded northwest corner of Padilla Bay tract no. 532; thence east to February 1, 1980, under Auditor's file No. 354421. the northeast corner of Padilla Bay tract no. 532; thence SSE (south-southeast) to the Bayview-Edison Road; thence south- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-18-025 (Order 97-162), § 232-16- erly along said road to the point of beginning. 730, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97.]

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-18-017 (Order 99-123), § 232-16- 232-16-740 690, filed 8/20/99, effective 9/20/99; 98-17-047 (Order 98-157), § 232-16- WAC 232-16-740 Columbia, Snake, and Yakima 690, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98; 83-18-043 (Order 217), § 232-16-690, River waterfowl, coot, and snipe closures. It shall be filed 9/1/83.] unlawful to hunt migratory waterfowl, coot and jacksnipe on or within the following described areas: WAC232-16-700 232-16-700 Swinomish Spit Game Reserve. It Section 1. Waters and land below the mean high water shall be unlawful to hunt wild animals and wild birds within mark of Bachelor Island Slough of the Columbia River in the following described boundary November 15 through Clark County. Bachelor Island Slough is further defined as March 31, and it shall be unlawful to hunt brant at any time those waters starting at the south end of the slough at its con- within the following described boundary: Beginning at the fluence with the Columbia river, running north along the Burlington Northern railroad tracks on the west shoreline of eastern shore of Bachelor Island to the confluence with Lake the Swinomish Channel; thence in a northwesterly direction River. along the west side of the Swinomish Channel to the red Section 2. Klickitat County - the Columbia River and channel mark buoy N "20" (as indicated on Navigation Map those lands lying within one-quarter mile of the Columbia #18427, 13th Ed., July 16, 1983); thence 6,000 feet ENE River upstream from the railroad bridge at Wishram to the (east-northeast); thence 3,300 feet SSE (south-southeast); grain elevator at Roosevelt. thence 4,200 feet SW (southwest) to the dike at the south end Section 3. The Columbia River between the mouth of of Padilla Bay; thence continue westerly along said dike to Glade Creek (river channel marker 57) and the old town site the intersection of the Burlington Northern railroad tracks of Paterson (river channel marker 67), except the hunting of [Title 232 WAC—p. 72] (2007 Ed.) Game Reserves 232-16-800 waterfowl, coot, and snipe is permitted from the main shore- Section 3. The Welts (West 90) Unit of the Skagit Wild- line of the Columbia River in this area. life Area in Skagit County. Section 4. The Columbia River and those lands lying [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-17-042 (Order 98-153), § 232-16- within one-quarter mile of the Columbia River between the 770, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 old Hanford townsite (Wooden Tower) powerline crossing in and 77.12.010. 96-18-008 (Order 96-126), § 232-16-770, filed 8/22/96, Section 24, T13N, R27E, to Vernita Bridge (Highway 24). effective 9/22/96.]

Section 5. The Columbia River between the public boat 232-16-780 launch at Sunland Estates (Wanapum Pool) and a point per- WAC 232-16-780 Fir Island Farm Game Reserve. In pendicular in Kittitas County; upstream to the posted marker Skagit County, beginning at the intersection of Fir Island 200 yards north of Quilomene Bay and a point perpendicular Road and the east bank of Brown's Slough; then east along in Grant County, including islands. Fir Island Road (96 feet) to the Brown's Slough dike; then Section 6. The Snake River and those lands within one- southerly and easterly along the Brown's Slough dike to the quarter mile of the Snake River, between the U.S. Highway Fir Island Farm access road; then north along the Fir Island 12 bridge near Burbank, upstream to a line running between Farm access road to Fir Island Road; then east along Fir shoreline navigation marker 4 at Levey Park Recreation Area Island Road to the northeast corner of Section 22 (T33N, and the Corps of Engineers windmill at Charbonneau Habitat R3E); then south along the east line of Section 22 (T33N, Management Unit. R3E) to Dry Slough; then westerly and south along the west bank of Dry Slough to the intersection with Dike District #22 Section 7. The Yakima River and those lands lying within one-fourth mile of the Yakima River from the Sunny- dike; then westerly along the south side (Skagit Bay side) of the Dike District #22 dike to the intersection of the Dike Dis- side-Mabton Road bridge downstream to the Euclid Road trict #22 dike and the south line of Government Lot #5 (Sec- bridge (4 miles). tion 22, T33N, R3E), then west approximately 1900 feet to Section 8. The Yakima River and those lands lying the east bank of Brown's Slough, then north along the east within one-fourth mile of the Yakima River from the Grant bank of Brown's Slough to the intersection with the Fir Island Avenue bridge (steel bridge) north of Prosser downstream 2- Road and the point of beginning. 1/2 miles, to the powerline. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-18-025 (Order 97-162), § 232-16- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-16- 780, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97.] 740, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05; 04-17-061 (Order 04-207), § 232-16- 740, filed 8/11/04, effective 9/11/04; 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-16- 740, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97- WAC232-16-790 232-16-790 Hayton Game Reserve. Beginning 18-023 (Order 97-163), § 232-16-740, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. Stat- at the intersection of the west bank of Dry Slough and the utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-005 (Order 96-123), § 232-16-740, filed 8/22/96, effective 9/22/96.] Dike District #22 Skagit Bay dike, then east approximately 1330 feet along the south side of the District #22 dike to the

232-16-750 intersection of the District #22 dike and the west bank of WAC 232-16-750 Belfair, Hood Canal hunting area McDonald's Slough, then north along the west bank of restriction. It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl, coot, or snipe in McDonald's Slough to the point where the adjacent farmed Lynch Cove and the Union River except in designated blinds. field boundary extends west, then west along the north edge The western and southern boundaries of this closure are of the farmed field boundary to the point where the farmed posted with red steel markers. (This includes all of the Wash- field boundary intersects Dry Slough, then across Dry Slough ington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Thelar Wetlands to the west bank of Dry Slough, then south along the west lands.) bank of Dry Slough to the point of beginning. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-006 (Order 96- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-18-025 (Order 97-162), § 232-16- 124), § 232-16-750, filed 8/22/96, effective 9/22/96.] 790, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97.]

232-16-760 WAC 232-16-760 Northern Puget Sound hunting WAC232-16-800 232-16-800 Johnson/Debay's Slough Game method restriction. It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl, coot or Reserve. In Skagit County, beginning at the intersection of snipe from a moving boat or any free-floating device that is Francis Road and Debay's Slough Road; then south and west not in a fixed position which is either anchored or secured to along Francis Road (3090 feet) to white corner marker; then shore in Port Susan Bay, Skagit Bay, Padilla Bay, and Samish north (1265 feet) to the middle of Debay's Slough (white cor- Bay. ner marker); then westerly (2087 feet) along the channel of [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-007 (Order 96- Debay's Slough to the western tip of the farmed portion of 126), § 232-16-760, filed 8/22/96, effective 9/22/96.] Debay's Island; then northerly (1485 feet) to the south bank of the Skagit River (white corner marker); then easterly 232-16-770 WAC 232-16-770 Shotgun shell restriction areas. It is (1600 feet) along the south bank of the Skagit River to fence unlawful to have in possession more than 15 shotgun shells or line (white corner marker); then south along fence line (855 to fire (shoot) more than 15 shells in one day on the following feet) to corner post; then east along fence line (435 feet) to areas: fence intersection; then south (300 feet) along fence line to Section 1. The farmed island segment of the Skagit existing tree line (white corner marker); then continue south Wildlife Area, between the south fork of the Skagit River and (835 feet) to south shoreline of Debay's Slough (white corner Fresh Water Slough in Skagit County. marker); then easterly and southerly along the west shoreline Section 2. The Spencer Island Unit of the Snoqualmie of Debay's Slough (1770 feet) to the south side of Debay's Wildlife Area in Snohomish County. Slough Road (white corner marker); then east along the south (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 73] 232-16-810 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife side of Debay's Slough Road to the intersection of Francis 5/27/77.] Repealed by 81-22-015 (Order 175), filed 10/23/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Road and the point of beginning. 232-28-022 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-17-041 (Order 98-155), § 232-16- areas—Boundary descriptions. [Statutory Authority: 800, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98; 97-18-025 (Order 97-162), § 232-16- RCW 77.12.040. 93-20-070, § 232-28-022, filed 10/1/93, effective 10/2/93; 93-13-048 (Order 610), § 800, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97.] 232-28-022, filed 6/15/93, effective 7/16/93; 92-12-065 (Order 556), § 232-28-022, filed 6/1/92, effective WAC232-16-810 232-16-810 Port Susan Bay Canada goose clo- 7/2/92; 92-06-017 (Order 533), § 232-28-022, filed 2/25/92, effective 3/27/92. Statutory Authority: RCW sure. It shall be unlawful to hunt Canada geese from Novem- 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 91-11-059 (Order 495), § ber 1 through March 31 within the following boundary in 232-28-022, filed 5/16/91, effective 6/16/91; 90-21-104 (Order 463), § 232-28-022, filed 10/19/90, effective Snohomish County: Beginning at the intersection of SR 532 11/19/90; 90-13-049 (Order 448), § 232-28-022, filed and Marine Drive in Stanwood; then south along Marine 6/15/90, effective 7/16/90.] Repealed by 94-11-031 Drive to Warm Beach Road; then west along Warm Beach (Order 639), filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Road to Port Susan Bay; then west to the Island/Snohomish 232-28-02201 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game County line; then north along the Island/Snohomish County areas—Boundary descriptions—Region one. [Statutory line to SR 532; then east along SR 532 to the point of begin- Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § 232- ning. 28-02201, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-16- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-02201, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 98-10- 810, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 98-17-037 (Order 98-160), § 232-16-810, 015 (Order 98-64), § 232-28-02201, filed 4/22/98, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98.] effective 5/23/98; 97-06-050 (Order 97-34), § 232-28- 02201, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97; 94-11-031 (Order 639), § 232-28-02201, filed 5/10/94, effective Chapter 232-28 Chapter 232-28 WAC 6/10/94.] Repealed by 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW SEASONS AND LIMITS 77.12.047. WAC 232-28-02202 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game areas—Boundary descriptions—Region two. [Statutory 232-28-248 Special closures and firearm restriction areas. Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 232-28-259 Electronic treeing switches. 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232- 232-28-266 Landowner damage hunts. 28-02202, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00; 00-04-017 232-28-272 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 Black bear and (Order 00-05), § 232-28-02202, filed 1/24/00, effective cougar hunting seasons and regulations. 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-10- 232-28-273 2006-2008 Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat 014 (Order 98-65), § 232-28-02202, filed 4/22/98, seasons and permit quotas. effective 5/23/98; 97-06-049 (Order 97-35), § 232-28- 232-28-282 Big game and wild turkey auction, raffle, and special 02202, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97; 95-18-067 incentive permits. (Order 95-121), § 232-28-02202, filed 9/1/95, effective 232-28-285 2006-2007 Pilot cougar hunting seasons with the aid of 10/2/95; 95-03-024 (Order 94-135), § 232-28-02202, dogs. filed 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95; 94-11-032 (Order 640), 232-28-286 2007, 2008, and 2009 Spring black bear seasons and § 232-28-02202, filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] regulations. Repealed by 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), filed 3/5/03, 232-28-290 Washington raffle hunts. effective 4/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 232-28-291 Special hunting season permits. 232-28-02203 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game 232-28-292 Washington auction hunts. areas—Boundary descriptions—Region three. [Statu- 232-28-293 Landowner raffle hunts. tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 232-28-294 Multiple season big game permits. 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-02203, 232-28-295 Landowner hunting permits. filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: 232-28-299 Mandatory report of hunting activity. RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.04.012. 01-04-037 232-28-331 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descrip- (Order 00-254), § 232-28-02203, filed 1/31/01, effec- tions—Region one. tive 3/3/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 232-28-332 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descrip- 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-04-017 tions—Region two. (Order 00-05), § 232-28-02203, filed 1/24/00, effective 232-28-333 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descrip- 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10- tions—Region three. 102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-02203, filed 5/5/99, effec- 232-28-334 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descrip- tive 6/5/99; 98-10-016 (Order 98-66), § 232-28-02203, tions—Region four. filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98; 97-06-048 (Order 97- 232-28-335 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descrip- 36), § 232-28-02203, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. tions—Region five. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 232-28-336 Game management units (GMUs) boundary descrip- 96-04-027, § 232-28-02203, filed 2/1/96, effective tions—Region six. 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-03- 232-28-337 Deer and elk area descriptions. 025 (Order 94-136), § 232-28-02203, filed 1/10/95, 232-28-342 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 Small game seasons. effective 2/10/95; 94-11-033 (Order 641), § 232-28- 232-28-351 2006-2008 Deer general seasons and definitions. 02203, filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by 232-28-352 2006-2008 Elk general seasons and definitions. 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03. 232-28-353 2006 Deer special permits. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 232-28-354 2006 Elk special permits. 232-28-430 2006-07 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. 232-28-02204 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game 232-28-515 Trapping seasons and regulations. areas—Boundary descriptions—Region four. [Statutory 232-28-619 Washington food fish and game fish—Freshwater Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.04.012. 01- exceptions to statewide rules. 04-037 (Order 00-254), § 232-28-02204, filed 1/31/01, 232-28-620 Coastal salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily limits. effective 3/3/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 232-28-621 Puget Sound salmon—Saltwater seasons and daily lim- 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-04-017 its. (Order 00-05), § 232-28-02204, filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10- 102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-02204, filed 5/5/99, effec- DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY tive 6/5/99; 98-10-013 (Order 98-67), § 232-28-02204, CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98; 97-06-044 (Order 97- 37), § 232-28-02204, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. 232-28-001 1977 Mountain goat, sheep and moose hunting seasons. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. [Order 97, (codified as WAC 232-28-001), filed 96-04-027, § 232-28-02204, filed 2/1/96, effective

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3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-03- 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97; 94-11-039 (Order 647), § 026 (Order 94-137), § 232-28-02204, filed 1/10/95, 232-28-02230, filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] effective 2/10/95; 94-11-034 (Order 642), § 232-28- Repealed by 98-10-019 (Order 98-70), filed 4/22/98, 02204, filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03. 77.12.040. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 232-28-02240 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game 232-28-02205 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game areas—Boundary descriptions—Muzzleloader area areas—Boundary descriptions—Region five. [Statutory descriptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232- 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-02205, 28-02240, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-02240, 77.12.780. 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § 232-28-02205, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28- 77.12.780. 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § 232-28-02240, 02205, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 98-10-012 (Order filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: 98-68), § 232-28-02205, filed 4/22/98, effective RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28- 5/23/98; 97-06-043 (Order 97-38), § 232-28-02205, 02240, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 98-10-020 (Order filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: 98-63), § 232-28-02240, filed 4/22/98, effective RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04-027 (Order 98- 5/23/98; 97-06-060 (Order 97-43), § 232-28-02240, 68), § 232-28-02205, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Stat- filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-03-027 (Order RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04-027, § 232-28- 94-138), § 232-28-02205, filed 1/10/95, effective 02240, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Author- 2/10/95; 94-11-035 (Order 643) § 232-28-02205, filed ity: RCW 77.12.040. 94-18-058 (Order 94-57), § 232- 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by 03-06-110 28-02240, filed 8/31/94, effective 10/1/94; 94-11-040 (Order 03-23), filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03. Statutory (Order 648), § 232-28-02240, filed 5/10/94, effective Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 6/10/94.] Repealed by 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), filed 232-28-02206 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW areas—Boundary descriptions—Region six. [Statutory 77.12.047. Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.04.012. 01- 232-28-02250 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game 04-037 (Order 00-254), § 232-28-02206, filed 1/31/01, areas—Boundary descriptions—Goat units. [Statutory effective 3/3/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-06-058 (Order 97-44), 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-04-017 § 232-28-02250, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. Statu- (Order 00-05), § 232-28-02206, filed 1/24/00, effective tory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04- 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-10- 027, § 232-28-02250, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. 011 (Order 98-69), § 232-28-02206, filed 4/22/98, Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 94-11-041 effective 5/23/98; 97-06-041 (Order 97-39), § 232-28- (Order 649), § 232-28-02250, filed 5/10/94, effective 02206, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97; 95-03-028 6/10/94.] Repealed by 98-10-019 (Order 98-70), filed (Order 94-139), § 232-28-02206, filed 1/10/95, effec- 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW tive 2/10/95; 94-11-036 (Order 644), § 232-28-02206, 77.12.040. filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by 03-06- 110 (Order 03-23), filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03. Statu- 232-28-02260 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game tory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. areas—Boundary descriptions—Moose units. [Statu- tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-06-057 (Order 97- 232-28-02210 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game 45), § 232-28-02260, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97; areas—Boundary descriptions—Deer area descriptions. 94-11-042 (Order 650), § 232-28-02260, filed 5/10/94, [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-06-042 effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by 98-10-019 (Order 98- (Order 97-40), § 232-28-02210, filed 2/27/97, effective 70), filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Author- 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and ity: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 96-04-027, § 232-28-02210, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-02270 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game 95-03-029 (Order 94-140), § 232-28-02210, filed areas—Boundary descriptions—Bighorn sheep units. 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95; 94-11-037 (Order 645), § [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-06-056 232-28-02210, filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] (Order 97-46), § 232-28-02270, filed 2/27/97, effective Repealed by 98-10-019 (Order 98-70), filed 4/22/98, 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 96-04-027, § 232-28-02270, filed 2/1/96, 77.12.040. effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-02220 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game 94-11-043 (Order 651), § 232-28-02270, filed 5/10/94, areas—Boundary descriptions—Elk and deer area effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by 98-10-019 (Order 98- descriptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 70), filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Author- 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 28-02220, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory 232-28-02280 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, areas—Boundary descriptions—Cougar areas. [Statu- 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-02220, tory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04- filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: 027, § 232-28-02280, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-03-030 77.12.780. 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § 232-28-02220, (Order 94-141), § 232-28-02280, filed 1/10/95, effec- filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: tive 2/10/95; 94-11-044 (Order 652), § 232-28-02280, RCW 77.12.040. 98-10-017 (Order 98-62), § 232-28- filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by 03-06- 02220, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98; 97-06-059 110 (Order 03-23), filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03. Statu- (Order 97-41), § 232-28-02220, filed 2/27/97, effective tory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 232-28-02290 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game 77.12.040. 96-04-027, § 232-28-02220, filed 2/1/96, areas—Boundary descriptions—Private lands wildlife effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. management areas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 95-11-035, § 232-28-02220, filed 5/10/95, effective 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.220. 97-12- 6/10/95; 95-03-040 (Order 94-155), § 232-28-02220, 060, § 232-28-02290, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97. filed 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95; 94-11-038 (Order 646), Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-06-055 § 232-28-02220, filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] (Order 97-47), § 232-28-02290, filed 2/27/97, effective Repealed by 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), filed 6/12/03, 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 96-04-027, § 232-28-02290, filed 2/1/96, 77.12.047. effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-02230 Game management units (GMUs)—Special game 94-11-045 (Order 653), § 232-28-02290, filed 5/10/94, areas—Boundary descriptions—Bow and arrow area effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by 98-01-212 (Order 97- descriptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 250), filed 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98. Statutory 97-06-061 (Order 97-42), § 232-28-02230, filed Authority: RCW 77.12.040.

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232-28-100 1977 Upland migratory game bird seasons. [Order 101, 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and § 232-28-100, filed 7/22/77.] Repealed by 78-08-094 77.12.040. (Order 118), filed 7/31/78 and 81-22-015 (Order 175), 232-28-207 1983 Hunting seasons and game bag limits and 1983 filed 10/23/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. game management units and area legal descriptions. 232-28-101 1978 Upland migratory game bird seasons. [Statutory [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-15-058 Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 78-08-094 (Order 118), § (Order 209), § 232-28-207, filed 7/20/83.] Repealed by 232-28-101, filed 7/31/78.] Repealed by 79-08-066 84-14-070 (Order 231), filed 7/2/84. Statutory Author- (Order 137), filed 7/23/79. Statutory Authority: RCW ity: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-208 1984 Hunting seasons and game bag limits and 1984 232-28-102 1979 Upland migratory game bird seasons. [Statutory game management units and area legal descriptions. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-08-066 (Order 137), § [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 84-14-070 232-28-102, filed 7/23/79.] Repealed by 80-09-028 (Order 231), § 232-28-208, filed 7/2/84.] Repealed by (Order 149), filed 7/9/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 85-14-037 (Order 259), filed 6/27/85. Statutory Author- 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-103 1980 Upland migratory game bird seasons[.] [Statutory 232-28-20801 Elk Area No. 061: Mt. Tebo (Mason County). [Statu- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 80-09-028 (Order 149), § tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 84-21-050 (Order 232-28-103, filed 7/9/80.] Repealed by 82-16-013 253), § 232-28-20801, filed 10/12/84.] Repealed by 85- (Order 187), filed 7/26/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 14-037 (Order 259), filed 6/27/85. Statutory Authority: 77.12.040. RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-105 1982 Upland migratory game bird seasons. [Statutory 232-28-20802 Game Management Unit 603—Pysht. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-16-013 (Order 187), § Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 84-21-051 (Order 254), § 232-28-105, filed 7/26/82.] Repealed by 83-17-021 232-28-20802, filed 10/12/84.] Repealed by 85-14-037 (Order 212), filed 8/9/83. Statutory Authority: RCW (Order 259), filed 6/27/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-106 1983 Upland migratory game bird seasons. [Statutory 232-28-209 1985 Fall opening dates. [Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-17-021 (Order 212), § 77.12.040. 85-12-004 (Order 248), § 232-28-209, filed 232-28-106, filed 8/9/83.] Repealed by 84-16-016 5/23/85.] Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective (Order 233), filed 7/23/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-107 1984 Upland migratory game bird seasons. [Statutory 232-28-210 1985 Hunting seasons and game bag limits and 1985 Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 84-16-016 (Order 233), § game management units and area legal descriptions. 232-28-107, filed 7/23/84.] Repealed by 85-16-026 [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 85-14-037 (Order 261), filed 7/30/85. Statutory Authority: RCW (Order 259), § 232-28-210, filed 6/27/85.] Repealed by 77.12.040. 86-16-020 (Order 275), filed 7/28/86. Statutory Author- 232-28-108 1985 Upland migratory game bird seasons. [Statutory ity: RCW 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 85-16-026 (Order 261), § 232-28-212 1986 Hunting seasons and game bag limits and 1986 232-28-108, filed 7/30/85.] Repealed by 87-15-083 game management units and area legal descriptions. (Order 274), filed 7/20/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 86-16-020 (Order 275), § 232-28-212, filed 7/28/86.] Repealed by 232-28-109 1986 Upland migratory game bird seasons and rules. 87-14-031 (Order 291), filed 6/29/87. Statutory Author- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 86-16-028 ity: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 274), § 232-28-109, filed 7/30/86.] Repealed by 87-15-083 (Order 294), filed 7/20/87. Statutory Author- 232-28-21201 Amendment to 1986 hunting seasons and rules. [Statu- ity: RCW 77.12.040. tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 86-21-011 (Order 232-28-110 1987 Upland migratory game bird seasons and rules. 284), § 232-28-21201, filed 10/3/86.] Repealed by 96- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 87-15-083 04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Author- (Order 294), § 232-28-110, filed 7/20/87.] Repealed by ity: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 89-11-063 (Order 394), filed 5/18/89. Statutory Author- 232-28-213 1987 Hunting seasons and game bag limits and 1987 ity: RCW 77.12.040. Game management units and area legal descriptions. 232-28-200 1977 Hunting seasons and bag limits. [Order 102, § 232- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 87-14-031 28-200, filed 7/22/77.] Repealed by 78-07-085 (Order (Order 291), § 232-28-213, filed 6/29/87.] Repealed by 117), filed 7/5/78 and 81-22-015 (Order 175), filed 88-13-090 (Order 313), filed 6/20/88. Statutory Author- 10/23/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-201 1978 Hunting seasons and bag limits. [Statutory Author- 232-28-21301 Amendment to 1987 hunting seasons and rules. [Statu- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 78-07-085 (Order 117), § 232-28- tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 87-21-066 (Order 201, filed 7/5/78.] Repealed by 79-07-051 (Order 136), 301), § 232-28-21301, filed 10/19/87.] Repealed by 88- filed 6/25/79. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 13-090 (Order 313), filed 6/20/88. Statutory Authority: 232-28-202 1979 Hunting seasons and game bag limits. [Statutory RCW 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-07-051 (Order 136), § 232-28-214 Cooperative road management program. [Statutory 232-28-202, filed 6/25/79.] Repealed by 80-09-003 Authority: RCW 77.12.320. 87-15-081 (Order 292), § (Order 148), filed 7/3/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-214, filed 7/20/87.] Repealed by 88-13-090 77.12.040. (Order 313), filed 6/20/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-203 1980 Hunting seasons and game bag limits. [Statutory 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 80-09-003 (Order 148), § 232-28-215 1988, 1989, and 1990 Opening dates for modern firearm 232-28-203, filed 7/3/80.] Repealed by 81-15-066 general buck deer, upland birds and waterfowl seasons. (Order 167), filed 7/20/81. Statutory Authority: RCW [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 87-21-095 47.04.060. (Order 302), § 232-28-215, filed 10/21/87.] Repealed by 232-28-204 1981 Hunting seasons and game bag limits. [Statutory 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-15-066 (Order 167), § Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 232-28-204, filed 7/20/81.] Repealed by 82-15-013 232-28-216 1988, 1989, and 1990 Opening dates for early buck and (Order 185), filed 7/12/82. Statutory Authority: RCW primitive weapon seasons for deer and all elk season 77.12.040. opening dates. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-20401 Incisor tooth requirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 87-21-096 (Order 303), § 232-28-216, filed 10/21/87.] 77.12.040. 81-15-065 (Order 168), § 232-28-20401, Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. filed 7/20/81.] Repealed by 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99. Statutory Authority: 232-28-217 1988 Hunting seasons and game bag limits and 1988 RCW 77.12.040. Game management units and area legal descriptions. 232-28-205 1982 Hunting seasons and rules. [Statutory Authority: [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 88-13-090 RCW 77.12.040. 82-15-013 (Order 185), § 232-28-205, (Order 313), § 232-28-217, filed 6/20/88.] Repealed by filed 7/12/82.] Repealed by 83-15-058 (Order 209), 89-11-063 (Order 394), filed 5/18/89. Statutory Author- filed 7/20/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-206 1983 Fall opening dates. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-218 1989 Hunting seasons and rules. [Statutory Authority: 77.12.040. 83-09-023 (Order 202), § 232-28-206, filed RCW 77.12.040. 89-13-029 (Order 399), § 232-28-218, 4/14/83.] Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective filed 6/14/89.] Repealed by 90-14-110 (Order 451),

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filed 7/5/90, effective 8/5/90. Statutory Authority: filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-21810 Amendment to 1989 hunting seasons and rules—GMU 232-28-230 1991-92 Deer and elk permit hunting seasons. [Statutory 472—White River (King and Pierce counties). [Statu- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 91-19-032 (Order 508), § tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 89-24-084 (Order 232-28-230, filed 9/10/91, effective 10/11/91. Statutory 409), § 232-28-21810, filed 12/6/89, effective Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 91-13-067 12/15/89.] Repealed by 90-19-099 (Order 462), filed (Order 502), § 232-28-230, filed 6/17/91, effective 9/19/90, effective 10/20/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 7/18/91.] Repealed by 92-12-062 (Order 551), filed 77.12.040. 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-219 Firearm restriction areas and 1990-1991 deer hunting 77.12.040. seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 232-28-231 1991-92 Special species hunting and trapping permits. 77.04.055. 90-13-044 (Order 443), § 232-28-219, filed [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 6/15/90, effective 7/16/90.] Repealed by 91-13-062 91-13-068 (Order 503), § 232-28-231, filed 6/17/91, (Order 497), filed 6/17/91, effective 7/18/91. Statutory effective 7/18/91.] Repealed by 92-12-063 (Order 552), Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92. Statutory Authority: 232-28-220 1990-91 Elk hunting seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. RCW 77.12.020 and 77.04.055. 90-13-045 (Order 444), 232-28-233 1992-93 Special closures and firearm restriction areas. § 232-28-220, filed 6/15/90, effective 7/16/90.] [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-12-061 Repealed by 91-13-062 (Order 497), filed 6/17/91, (Order 550), § 232-28-233, filed 6/1/92, effective effective 7/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 7/2/92.] Repealed by 93-11-011 (Order 608), filed and 77.04.055. 5/6/93, effective 6/6/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-221 1990-91 Special deer and elk permit seasons. [Statutory 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 90-13-046 232-28-234 1992-93 Deer and elk permit hunting seasons. [Statutory (Order 445), § 232-28-221, filed 6/15/90, effective Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-12-062 (Order 551), § 7/16/90.] Repealed by 91-13-062 (Order 497), filed 232-28-234, filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92.] Repealed by 6/17/91, effective 7/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 93-11-012 (Order 607), filed 5/6/93, effective 6/6/93. 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-222 1990-91 Hunting hours, closure notices, and hound 232-28-235 1992-93 Special species hunting seasons and regula- hunting areas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 tions [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-12-063 and 77.04.055. 90-13-047 (Order 446), § 232-28-222, (Order 552), § 232-28-235, filed 6/1/92, effective filed 6/15/90, effective 7/16/90.] Repealed by 91-13- 7/2/92.] Repealed by 93-11-013 (Order 606), filed 062 (Order 497), filed 6/17/91, effective 7/18/91. Statu- 5/6/93, effective 6/6/93. Statutory Authority: RCW tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 77.12.040 232-28-236 1993-94 Special species hunting seasons and regula- 232-28-223 1990-91 Bear and small game hunting seasons. [Statu- tions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93-11-013 tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 90-13- (Order 606), § 232-28-236, filed 5/6/93, effective 048 (Order 447), § 232-28-223, filed 6/15/90, effective 6/6/93.] Repealed by 94-11-050 (Order 658), filed 7/16/90.] Repealed by 91-13-062 (Order 497), filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 6/17/91, effective 7/18/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 232-28-237 1993-94 Deer and elk permit hunting seasons. [Statutory 232-28-225 1991, 1992, and 1993 General opening dates for deer, Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93-11-012 (Order 607), § elk, and upland birds. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-237, filed 5/6/93, effective 6/6/93.] Repealed by 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 91-06-016 (Order 486), § 94-11-051 (Order 659), filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94. 232-28-225, filed 2/25/91, effective 3/28/91.] Repealed Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory 232-28-238 1993-94 Special closures and firearm restriction areas. Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93-11-011 232-28-226 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94 Deer and bear hunting sea- (Order 608), § 232-28-238, filed 5/6/93, effective sons and regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 6/6/93.] Repealed by 94-11-049 (Order 657), filed 77.12.040. 93-11-016 (Order 603), § 232-28-226, filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 5/6/93, effective 6/6/93; 92-12-058 (Order 547), § 232- 77.12.040. 28-226, filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92. Statutory Author- 232-28-239 1994 Bighorn sheep auction permit. [Statutory Author- ity: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 91-11-009 (Order ity: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.700. 94-04-123 (Order 494), § 232-28-226, filed 5/2/91, effective 6/2/91.] 626), § 232-28-239, filed 2/2/94, effective 3/5/94.] Repealed by 94-11-046 (Order 654), filed 5/10/94, Repealed by 95-11-028, filed 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95. effective 6/10/94. Statutory Authority: RCW Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-240 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 Deer and bear hunting 232-28-227 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94 Elk hunting seasons and seasons and regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93- 77.12.040. 98-01-205 (Order 97-254), § 232-28-240, 11-015 (Order 604), § 232-28-227, filed 5/6/93, effec- 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW tive 6/6/93; 92-18-014 (Order 562), § 232-28-227, filed 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.220. 97-12- 8/21/92, effective 9/21/92; 92-12-059 (Order 548), § 049, § 232-28-240, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97. Statu- 232-28-227, filed 6/1/92, effective 7/2/92; 91-19-033 tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-06-047 (Order 97- (Order 509), § 232-28-227, filed 9/10/91, effective 30), § 232-28-240, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97; 96- 10/11/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 18-051 (Order 96-133), § 232-28-240, filed 8/29/96, 77.04.055. 91-11-008 (Order 493), § 232-28-227, filed effective 9/29/96; 96-15-102, § 232-28-240, filed 5/2/91, effective 6/2/91.] Repealed by 94-11-048 (Order 7/22/96, effective 8/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 656), filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94. Statutory Author- 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04-027, § 232-28-240, ity: RCW 77.12.040. filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: 232-28-228 1991-92, 1992-93, and 1993-94 Official hunting hours RCW 77.12.040. 95-03-031 (Order 94-142), § 232-28- and small game seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 240, filed 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95; 94-21-069 (Orders 77.12.040. 93-11-014 (Order 605), § 232-28-228, filed 94-76 and 94-131), § 232-28-240, filed 10/17/94, effec- 5/6/93, effective 6/6/93; 92-12-060 (Order 549), § 232- tive 11/17/94; 94-11-046 (Order 654), § 232-28-240, 28-228, filed 6/1/92, effective 6/2/92; 92-06-018 (Order filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by 98-10- 534), § 232-28-228, filed 2/25/92, effective 3/27/92. 019 (Order 98-70), filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Stat- Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 91-13-065 (Order 500), § 232-28-228, filed 6/17/91, 232-28-241 1994-95, 1995-96, and 1996-97 Official hunting hours effective 7/18/91; 91-08-061 (Order 490), § 232-28- and small game seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 228, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91.] Repealed by 94-11- 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. 96-12-044, § 232- 047 (Order 655), filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94. Statu- 28-241, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04-027, 232-28-229 1991-92 Special closures and firearm restriction areas. § 232-28-241, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-03-032 (Order 94-143), 91-13-066 (Order 501), § 232-28-229, filed 6/17/91, § 232-28-241, filed 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95; 94-11- effective 7/18/91.] Repealed by 92-12-061 (Order 550), 047 (Order 655), § 232-28-241, filed 5/10/94, effective

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6/10/94.] Repealed by 97-18-027 (Order 97-169), filed 232-28-252 1997 Moose permit quotas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.220. 97-12- 77.12.040. 051, § 232-28-252, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97. Statu- 232-28-24102 1995-96 and 1996-97 Official hunting hours for migra- tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and tory game birds and 1995-96 and 1996-97 Official hunt- 77.12.010. 96-12-049, § 232-28-252, filed 5/31/96, ing hours for other game species. [Statutory Authority: effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. RCW 77.12.040. 95-18-069 (Order 95-123), § 232-28- 95-11-033, § 232-28-252, filed 5/10/95, effective 24102, filed 9/1/95, effective 9/1/95; 95-03-035 (Order 6/10/95.] Repealed by 98-10-019 (Order 98-70), filed 94-147), § 232-28-24102, filed 1/10/95, effective 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 2/10/95.] Repealed by 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), filed 77.12.040. 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-253 1997 Mountain sheep (bighorn) permit quotas. [Statu- 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 232-28-242 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000 Elk hunting seasons and and 77.32.220. 97-12-052, § 232-28-253, filed 6/2/97, regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98- effective 7/3/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 01-211 (Order 97-246), § 232-28-242, filed 12/23/97, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. 96-12-050, § 232-28-253, effective 1/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority: 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.220. 97-12- RCW 77.12.040. 95-11-032, § 232-28-253, filed 050, § 232-28-242, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97. Statu- 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95.] Repealed by 98-10-019 tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-06-053 (Order 97- (Order 98-70), filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statu- 31), § 232-28-242, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. Stat- tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. utory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04- 232-28-254 1997 Mountain goat permit quotas. [Statutory Author- 027, § 232-28-242, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statu- ity: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-03-033 (Order 94- 77.32.220. 97-12-053, § 232-28-254, filed 6/2/97, effec- 144), § 232-28-242, filed 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95; 94- tive 7/3/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 18-056 (Order 94-55), § 232-28-242, filed 8/31/94, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. 96-12-051, § 232-28-254, effective 10/1/94; 94-11-048 (Order 656), § 232-28- filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority: 242, filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by 98- RCW 77.12.040. 95-11-031, § 232-28-254, filed 10-019 (Order 98-70), filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95.] Repealed by 98-10-019 Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 98-70), filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statu- 232-28-243 1994-95 Special closures and firearm restriction areas. tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 94-11-049 232-28-255 1996 Auction permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW (Order 657), § 232-28-243, filed 5/10/94, effective 77.12.040. 95-11-029, § 232-28-255, filed 5/10/95, 6/10/94.] Repealed by 95-11-028, filed 5/10/95, effec- effective 6/10/95.] Repealed by 00-04-017 (Order 00- tive 6/10/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 05), filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Author- 232-28-244 1994-95 Special species hunting seasons and regula- ity: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, tions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 94-11-050 77.12.780. (Order 658), § 232-28-244, filed 5/10/94, effective 232-28-256 1996-97 Cougar permit quotas. [Statutory Authority: 6/10/94.] Repealed by 95-11-028, filed 5/10/95, effec- RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. 96-12-052, tive 6/10/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. § 232-28-256, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-11-030, § 232-28-256, 232-28-245 1994-95 Deer and elk permit hunting seasons. [Statutory filed 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95.] Repealed by 98-01- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 94-18-057 (Order 94-56), 212 (Order 97-250), filed 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98. § 232-28-245, filed 8/31/94, effective 10/1/94; 94-11- Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 051 (Order 659), § 232-28-245, filed 5/10/94, effective 6/10/94.] Repealed by 95-11-028, filed 5/10/95, effec- 232-28-257 Big game auction permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW tive 6/10/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04-027, § 232-28-257, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: 232-28-246 1996-97 Deer and elk permit hunting seasons. [Statutory RCW 77.12.040. 95-11-027, § 232-28-257, filed Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04-027, 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95.] Repealed by 98-01-212 § 232-28-246, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory (Order 97-250), filed 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98. Stat- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-11-037, § 232-28-246, utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. filed 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95; 95-03-036 (Order 84- 232-28-258 Washington auction permit hunts. [Statutory Authority: 148), § 232-28-246, filed 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95.] RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.700. 95-18-070 (Order 95- Repealed by 97-18-027 (Order 97-169), filed 8/25/97, 124), § 232-28-258, filed 9/1/95, effective 10/2/95.] effective 9/25/97. Statutory Authority: RCW Repealed by 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), filed 4/26/01, 77.12.040. effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-247 1995 Bighorn sheep auction permit. [Statutory Author- 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 95-03-037 (Order 94-149), § 232- 232-28-260 Special hunting seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28-247, filed 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95.] Repealed by 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.04.012. 01-04-037 (Order 00- 98-01-212 (Order 97-250), filed 12/23/97, effective 254), § 232-28-260, filed 1/31/01, effective 3/3/01. Stat- 1/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-01-145 (Order 232-28-249 1997-98 Special species hunting seasons and regula- 98-250), § 232-28-260, filed 12/22/98, effective 1/1/99; tions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-06- 98-01-209 (Order 97-249), § 232-28-260, filed 051 (Order 97-33), § 232-28-249, filed 2/27/97, effec- 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW tive 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.220. 97-12- 77.12.040. 96-04-027, § 232-28-249, filed 2/1/96, effec- 054, § 232-28-260, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97. Statu- tive 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95- tory Authority: RCW 77.12.020, 77.12.030, 77.12.040 03-039 (Order 94-151), § 232-28-249, filed 1/10/95, and 77.32.220. 97-06-038 (Order 97-25), § 232-28-260, effective 2/10/95.] Repealed by 98-10-019 (Order 98- filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: 70), filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Author- RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-066 (Order 96- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 142), § 232-28-260, filed 8/30/96, effective 9/30/96. 232-28-250 1996 Deer permit quotas. [Statutory Authority: RCW Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. 96-12-047, § 232- 96-04-027, § 232-28-260, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96.] 28-250, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory Repealed by 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), filed 4/26/01, Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-11-034, § 232-28-250, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95.] Repealed by 97-18- 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 027 (Order 97-169), filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. 232-28-261 1997 Elk and other big game auction permits. [Statutory Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. 232-28-251 1996-97 Elk permit quotas. [Statutory Authority: RCW 96-12-053, § 232-28-261, filed 5/31/96, effective 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. 96-12-048, § 232- 7/1/96.] Repealed by 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), filed 28-251, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96. Statutory 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-11-038, § 232-28-251, 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. filed 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95.] Repealed by 97-18- 232-28-262 1997 Bighorn sheep auction permits. [Statutory Author- 027 (Order 97-169), filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. ity: RCW 77.12.020, 77.12.030, 77.12.040 and Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.32.220. 97-06-039 (Order 97-26), § 232-28-262,

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filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: 271, filed 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98.] Repealed by 06- RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. 96-12-054, 04-066 (Order 06-09), filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06. § 232-28-262, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96.] Repealed Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. by 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), filed 1/24/00, effective 232-28-274 2000 Big game and wild turkey auction permits and raf- 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.- fles. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-01-144 010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. (Order 98-248), § 232-28-274, filed 12/22/98, effective 232-28-263 1997 Raffle permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 1/1/00; 98-10-004 (Order 98-59), § 232-28-274, filed 77.12.020, 77.12.030, 77.12.040 and 77.32.220. 97-06- 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.] Repealed by 01-10-048 037 (Order 97-27), § 232-28-263, filed 2/27/97, effec- (Order 01-69), filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statu- tive 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.12.010. 96-18-067 (Order 96-143), § 232-28-263, 77.32.530. filed 8/30/96, effective 9/30/96.] Repealed by 00-04- 232-28-275 2003 Black bear special permit season and quotas. [Stat- 017 (Order 00-05), filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Stat- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-02-005 (Order utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.- 02-301), § 232-28-275, filed 12/20/02, effective 020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 1/20/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.- 232-28-264 1998-99 and 1999-2000 Official hunting hours and 020, 77.04.012. 01-04-037 (Order 00-254), § 232-28- small game seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 275, filed 1/31/01, effective 3/3/01. Statutory Authority: 77.12.040. 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-28-264, RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; 99-10-102 (Order 99- 77.12.780. 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § 232-28-275, 40), § 232-28-264, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 99-01- filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: 138 (Order 98-249), § 232-28-264, filed 12/22/98, RCW 77.12.040. 99-01-145 (Order 98-250), § 232-28- effective 1/22/99; 98-17-039 (Order 98-154), § 232-28- 275, filed 12/22/98, effective 1/1/99.] Repealed by 07- 264, filed 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98; 98-10-002 (Order 01-049 (Order 06-300), filed 12/14/06, effective 98-55), § 232-28-264, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98; 1/14/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 97-18-021 (Order 97-166), § 232-28-264, filed 8/25/97, 232-28-276 2000-01, 2001-02, and 2002-03 Official hunting hours effective 9/25/97; 97-06-045 (Order 97-28), § 232-28- and small game seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 264, filed 2/27/97, effective 3/30/97.] Repealed by 00- 77.12.047. 02-15-018 (Order 02-129), § 232-28-276, 19-045 (Order 00-187), filed 9/13/00, effective 9/14/00. filed 7/8/02, effective 8/8/02. Statutory Authority: Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01- 232-28-265 1997-98 Deer and elk permit hunting seasons. [Statu- 10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-276, filed 4/26/01, tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- and 77.32.220. 97-12-055, § 232-28-265, filed 6/2/97, 040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00- effective 7/3/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-276, filed 5/23/00, 97-06-046 (Order 97-29), § 232-28-265, filed 2/27/97, effective 6/23/00.] Repealed by 03-13-047 (Order 03- effective 3/30/97.] Repealed by 98-10-019 (Order 98- 129), filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Author- 70), filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Author- ity: RCW 77.12.047. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-277 2001, 2002, 2003 Big game and wild turkey auction per- 232-28-267 1997 Deer permit quotas. [Statutory Authority: RCW mits and raffles. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.220. 97-12- 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232- 056, § 232-28-267, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97.] 28-277, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Repealed by 98-10-019 (Order 98-70), filed 4/22/98, Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.04.012. 01- effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 04-037 (Order 00-254), § 232-28-277, filed 1/31/01, 040. effective 3/3/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 232-28-268 1997-1998 Elk permit quotas. [Statutory Authority: 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-04-017 RCW 77.12.040. 97-18-024 (Order 97-165), § 232-28- (Order 00-05), § 232-28-277, filed 1/24/00, effective 268, filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. Statutory Author- 2/24/00.] Repealed by 02-15-019 (Order 02-135), filed ity: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.- 7/8/02, effective 1/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 220. 97-12-057, § 232-28-268, filed 6/2/97, effective 77.12.047. 7/3/97.] Repealed by 98-10-019 (Order 98-70), filed 232-28-278 2000-2002 Deer general seasons and 2002 special per- 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98. Statutory Authority: RCW mits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.040. 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-28-278, 232-28-269 1998 Elk, bighorn sheep, and other big game auction filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.- RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01- 020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.220. 97-12-058, § 232-28- 10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-278, filed 4/26/01, 269, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97.] Repealed by 00-04- effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 017 (Order 00-05), filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Stat- 040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.- 11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-278, filed 5/23/00, 020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. effective 6/23/00.] Repealed by 03-13-047 (Order 03- 232-28-270 1998 Raffle permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 129), filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Author- 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.12.030 and 77.32.220. 97-12- ity: RCW 77.12.047. 059, § 232-28-270, filed 6/2/97, effective 7/3/97.] 232-28-279 2000-2002 Elk general seasons and 2002-2003 special Repealed by 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), filed 1/24/00, permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 02-18- effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 005 (Order 02-194), § 232-28-279, filed 8/21/02, effec- 040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. tive 9/21/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 232-28-271 Private lands wildlife management area hunting sea- 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232- sons, rules and boundary descriptions. [Statutory 28-279, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 05-02-046 (Order 04-327), Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, § 232-28-271, filed 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05; 04-03-026 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-279, (Order 03-321), § 232-28-271, filed 1/13/04, effective filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: 2/13/04; 03-03-016 (Order 03-03), § 232-28-271, filed RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 1/7/03, effective 2/7/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-279, 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-02-062 (Order 01- filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00.] Repealed by 03-13- 283), § 232-28-271, filed 12/28/01, effective 1/28/02. 047 (Order 03-129), filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 77.04.012. 01-04-037 (Order 00-254), § 232-28-271, 232-28-280 1999 Deer general seasons and 1999 special permits. filed 1/31/01, effective 3/3/01. Statutory Authority: [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, (Order 99-40), § 232-28-280, filed 5/5/99, effective 77.12.780. 00-04-017 (Order 00-05), § 232-28-271, 6/5/99; 98-10-010 (Order 98-60), § 232-28-280, filed filed 1/24/00, effective 2/24/00. Statutory Authority: 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.] Repealed by 01-10-048 RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28- (Order 01-69), filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statu- 271, filed 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 99-01-138 (Order 98- tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 249), § 232-28-271, filed 12/22/98, effective 1/22/99; 77.32.530. 98-10-009 (Order 98-56), § 232-28-271, filed 4/22/98, 232-28-281 1999-2000 Elk general seasons and 1999-2000 special effective 5/23/98; 98-01-206 (Order 97-248), § 232-28- permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-17-

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034 (Order 99-118), § 232-28-281, filed 8/11/99, effec- 232-28-406 1983-84 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl tive 9/11/99; 99-10-102 (99-40), § 232-28-281, filed seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-18- 5/5/99, effective 6/5/99; 98-10-003 (Order 98-61), § 040 (Resolution No. 214), § 232-28-406, filed 9/1/83.] 232-28-281, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.] Repealed Repealed by 84-18-026 (Order 236), filed 8/29/84. Stat- by 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), filed 4/26/01, effective utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.- 232-28-407 1983 Fall turkey season. [Statutory Authority: RCW 020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 77.12.040. 83-17-102 (Order 213), § 232-28-407, filed 232-28-284 Spring black bear seasons and regulations. [Statutory 8/23/83.] Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-02-063 and 06-06-044 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and (Orders 05-271 and 05-271A), § 232-28-284, filed 77.12.040. 1/3/06 and 2/24/06, effective 3/27/06; 05-02-046 (Order 232-28-408 1984-85 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl 04-327), § 232-28-284, filed 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05.] seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 84-18- Repealed by 06-11-030 (Order 06-90), filed 5/8/06, 026 (Order 236), § 232-28-408, filed 8/29/84.] Repealed effective 6/16/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- by 85-18-032 (Order 262), filed 8/28/85. Statutory 047. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-300 1977 Game management unit and area legal descrip- 232-28-409 1985-86 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl tions. [Order 103, § 232-28-300, filed 7/22/77.] seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 85-18- Repealed by 78-07-085 (Order 117), filed 7/5/78 and 032 (Order 262), § 232-28-409, filed 8/28/85.] Repealed 81-22-015 (Order 175), filed 10/23/81. Statutory by 86-18-020 (Order 279), filed 8/26/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-301 1978 Game management unit and area legal descrip- 232-28-410 1986-87 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl tions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 78-07-085 seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 86-18- (Order 117), § 232-28-301, filed 7/5/78.] Repealed by 020 (Order 279), § 232-28-410, filed 8/26/86.] Repealed 79-07-051 (Order 136), filed 6/25/79. Statutory Author- by 87-18-024 (Order 297), filed 8/26/87. Statutory ity: RCW 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-302 1979 Game management unit and area legal descrip- 232-28-411 1987-88 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl tions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-07-051 seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 87-18- (Order 136), § 232-28-302, filed 6/25/79.] Repealed by 024 (Order 297), § 232-28-411, filed 8/26/87.] Repealed 80-09-003 (Order 148), filed 7/3/80. Statutory Author- by 88-17-088 (Order 318), filed 8/22/88. Statutory ity: RCW 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-303 1980 Game management unit and area legal descrip- 232-28-412 1988-89 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl tions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 80-09-003 seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 88-23- (Order 148), § 232-28-303, filed 7/3/80.] Repealed by 047 (Order 321), § 232-28-412, filed 11/10/88; 88-17- 81-15-066 (Order 167), filed 7/20/81. Statutory Author- 088 (Order 318), § 232-28-412, filed 8/22/88.] Repealed ity: RCW 47.04.060. by 89-18-040 (Order 405), filed 8/29/89, effective 232-28-304 1981 Game management unit and area legal descrip- 9/29/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. tions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-15-066 232-28-413 1989-90 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl (Order 167), § 232-28-304, filed 7/20/81.] Repealed by seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 89-18- 82-15-013 (Order 185), filed 7/12/82. Statutory Author- 040 (Order 405), § 232-28-413, filed 8/29/89, effective ity: RCW 77.12.040. 9/29/89.] Repealed by 90-17-095 (Order 454), filed 232-28-341 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06 Small game seasons. [Statu- 8/20/90, effective 9/20/90. Statutory Authority: RCW tory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 05-11-022 (Order 05- 77.12.040. 89), § 232-28-341, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05; 04- 232-28-414 1990-91 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl 21-036 (Order 04-284), § 232-28-341, filed 10/14/04, seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 90-17- effective 11/14/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 095 (Order 454), § 232-28-414, filed 8/20/90, effective 047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28- 9/20/90.] Repealed by 91-19-034 (Order 510), filed 341, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Author- 9/10/91, effective 10/10/91. Statutory Authority: RCW ity: RCW 77.12.047. 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232- 77.12.040. 28-341, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-13-047 (Order 232-28-41402 1990-91 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl 03-129), § 232-28-341, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.] seasons—Brant geese—Pacific County. [Statutory Repealed by 06-11-031 (Order 06-91), filed 5/8/06, Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 90-22-060 effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. (Order 468), § 232-28-41402, filed 11/5/90, effective 232-28-400 1977 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl sea- 12/6/90.] Repealed by 91-19-034 (Order 510), filed sons. [Order 106A, § 232-28-400, filed 10/7/77; Order 9/10/91, effective 10/10/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 106, § 232-28-400, filed 9/12/77.] Repealed by 78-10- 77.12.040. 086 (Order 122), filed 9/29/78 and 81-22-015 (Order 232-28-415 1991-92 Migratory waterfowl hunting seasons. [Statu- 175), filed 10/23/81. Statutory Authority: RCW tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 91-19-034 (Order 77.12.040. 510), § 232-28-415, filed 9/10/91, effective 10/11/91.] 232-28-401 1978 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl sea- Repealed by 92-18-085 (Order 564), filed 9/2/92, effec- sons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 78-10-086 tive 10/3/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 122), § 232-28-401, filed 9/29/78.] Repealed by 232-28-416 1992-93 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. 79-10-035 (Order 142), filed 9/12/79. Statutory Author- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-18-085 ity: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 564), § 232-28-416, filed 9/2/92, effective 232-28-402 1979-1980 Upland game birds and migratory waterfowl 10/3/92.] Repealed by 93-19-101 (Order 612), filed seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-10- 9/16/93, effective 10/17/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 035 (Order 142), § 232-28-402, filed 9/12/79.] Repealed 77.12.040. by 80-13-027 (Order 154), filed 9/10/80. Statutory 232-28-417 1993-94 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93-19-101 232-28-403 1980-81 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl (Order 612), § 232-28-417, filed 9/16/93, effective seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 80-13- 10/17/93.] Repealed by 94-17-119 (Order 94-60), filed 027 (Order 154), § 232-28-403, filed 9/10/80.] Repealed 8/18/94, effective 9/18/94. Statutory Authority: RCW by 81-19-108 (Order 173), filed 9/22/81. Statutory 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-418 1994-95 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. 232-28-404 1981-82 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 94-17-119 seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-19- (Order 94-60), § 232-28-418, filed 8/18/94, effective 108 (Order 173), § 232-28-404, filed 9/22/81.] Repealed 9/18/94.] Repealed by 95-18-068 (Order 95-122), filed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory 9/1/95, effective 10/2/95. Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-405 1982-83 Upland game bird and migratory waterfowl 232-28-419 1995-96 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-19- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 96-02-009, § 027 (Order 193), § 232-28-405, filed 9/9/82.] Repealed 232-28-419, filed 12/20/95, effective 1/20/96; 95-18- by 83-18-040 (Resolution No. 214), filed 9/1/83. Statu- 068 (Order 95-122), § 232-28-419, filed 9/1/95, effec- tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. tive 10/2/95.] Repealed by 96-12-055, filed 5/31/96,

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effective 7/1/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 232-28-504 1981-82 Trapping seasons and regulations. [Statutory 77.12.700 and 77.12.010. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-18-024 (Order 171), § 232-28-420 1996-97 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. 232-28-504, filed 8/26/81.] Repealed by 82-18-030 [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. (Order 189), filed 8/25/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 96-18-003 (Order 96-121), § 232-28-420, filed 8/22/96, 77.12.040. effective 9/22/96.] Repealed by 97-18-027 (Order 97- 232-28-505 1982-83 Trapping seasons and regulations. [Statutory 169), filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. Statutory Author- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-18-030 (Order 189), § ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-505, filed 8/25/82.] Repealed by 83-18-042 232-28-421 1997-98 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. (Order 216), filed 9/1/83. Statutory Authority: RCW [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-18-022 77.12.040. (Order 97-161), § 232-28-421, filed 8/25/97, effective 232-28-506 1983-84 Trapping seasons and regulations. [Statutory 9/25/97.] Repealed by 98-17-040 (Order 98-161), filed Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-18-042 (Order 216), § 8/13/98, effective 9/13/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-506, filed 9/1/83.] Repealed by 84-18-025 77.12.040. (Order 235), filed 8/29/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-422 1998-99 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 98-17-038 232-28-507 1984-85 Trapping seasons and rules. [Statutory Author- (Order 98-159), § 232-28-422, filed 8/13/98, effective ity: RCW 77.12.040. 84-18-025 (Order 235), § 232-28- 9/13/98.] Repealed by 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), filed 507, filed 8/29/84.] Repealed by 85-19-081 (Order 263), 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 9/18/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-508 1985-86 Trapping seasons and rules. [Statutory Author- 232-28-423 1999-2000 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regula- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 85-19-081 (Order 263), § 232-28- tions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 00-01-144 508, filed 9/18/85.] Repealed by 86-18-019 (Order 277), (Order 99-222), § 232-28-423, filed 12/20/99, effective filed 8/26/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 1/20/00; 99-18-017 (Order 99-123), § 232-28-423, filed 232-28-509 1986-87 Trapping seasons and rules. [Statutory Author- 8/20/99, effective 9/20/99.] Repealed by 00-20-031 ity: RCW 77.12.040. 86-18-019 (Order 277), § 232-28- (Order 00-196), filed 9/27/00, effective 10/28/00. Statu- 509, filed 8/26/86.] Repealed by 87-18-016 (Order 295), tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. filed 8/24/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-424 2000-2001 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regula- 232-28-510 1987-88 Trapping seasons and regulations. [Statutory tions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 00-18-009 Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 87-18-016 (Order 295), § (Order 00-169), § 232-28-424, filed 8/24/00, effective 232-28-510, filed 8/24/87.] Repealed by 88-17-089 9/24/00.] Repealed by 01-17-092 (Order 01-157), filed (Order 319), filed 8/22/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 8/20/01, effective 9/20/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-511 1988-89 and 1989-90 Trapping seasons and rules. [Stat- 232-28-425 2001-02 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 88-17-089 (Order [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 01-17-092 319), § 232-28-511, filed 8/22/88.] Repealed by 90-19- (Order 01-157), § 232-28-425, filed 8/20/01, effective 098 (Order 461), filed 9/19/90, effective 10/20/90. Stat- 9/20/01.] Repealed by 02-18-005 (Order 02-194), filed utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 8/21/02, effective 9/21/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-512 1990-91 and 1991-92 Trapping seasons and rules. [Stat- 77.12.040. utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 90-19-098 (Order 232-28-426 2002-03 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. 461), § 232-28-512, filed 9/19/90, effective 10/20/90.] Repealed by 92-18-084 (Order 565), filed 9/2/92, effec- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 02-18-005 tive 10/3/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 02-194), § 232-28-426, filed 8/21/02, effective 9/21/02.] Repealed by 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), filed 232-28-513 1992-93 and 1993-94 Trapping seasons and regulations. 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03. Statutory Authority: RCW [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-18-084 77.12.047. (Order 565), § 232-28-513, filed 9/2/92, effective 10/3/92.] Repealed by 94-18-036 (Order 94-59), filed 232-28-427 2003-04 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. 8/30/94, effective 9/30/94. Statutory Authority: RCW [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-16-087 77.12.040. (Order 03-175), § 232-28-427, filed 8/5/03, effective 232-28-514 1996-97 Trapping seasons and regulations. [Statutory 9/5/03.] Repealed by 04-17-061 (Order 04-207), filed Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.010. 96-18-004 8/11/04, effective 9/11/04. Statutory Authority: RCW (Order 96-122), § 232-28-514, filed 8/22/96, effective 77.12.047. 9/22/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 95-18- 232-28-428 2004-05 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. 065 (Order 95-119), § 232-28-514, filed 9/1/95, effec- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 04-17-061 tive 10/2/95; 94-18-036 (Order 94-59), § 232-28-514, (Order 04-207), § 232-28-428, filed 8/11/04, effective filed 8/30/94, effective 9/30/94.] Repealed by 97-18- 9/11/04.] Repealed by 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), filed 027 (Order 97-169), filed 8/25/97, effective 9/25/97. 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05. Statutory Authority: RCW Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.047. 232-28-600 1978 Washington game fish seasons and catch limits. 232-28-429 2005-06 Migratory waterfowl seasons and regulations. [Order 111, § 232-28-600, filed 12/1/77.] Repealed by [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 05-17-098 79-01-047 (Order 128), filed 12/21/78 and 81-22-015 (Order 05-174), § 232-28-429, filed 8/15/05, effective (Order 175), filed 10/23/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 9/15/05.] Repealed by 06-17-096 (Order 06-195), filed 77.12.040. 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-601 1979 Game fish seasons and catch limits. [Statutory 77.12.047. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-01-047 (Order 128), § 232-28-500 Trapping seasons and regulations 1977-1978. [Order 232-28-601, filed 12/21/78.] Repealed by 79-11-112 108, § 232-28-500, filed 10/7/77.] Repealed by 78-09- (Order 144), filed 11/2/79. Statutory Authority: RCW 093 (Order 120), filed 8/31/78 and 81-22-015 (Order 77.12.040. 175), filed 10/23/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-60101 Opening of South Warden and Warden lakes in Grant 77.12.040. County. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-07- 232-28-501 1978-1979 Trapping seasons and regulations. [Statutory 011 (Order 135), § 232-28-60101, filed 6/8/79.] Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 78-09-093 (Order 120), § Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. 232-28-501, filed 8/31/78.] Repealed by 79-09-050 Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. (Order 140), filed 8/23/79. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-60102 Closing of Medical Lake in Spokane County. [Statutory 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-07-011 (Order 135), § 232-28-502 1979-1980 Trapping seasons and regulations. [Statutory 232-28-60102, filed 6/8/79.] Repealed by 96-04-027, Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-09-050 (Order 140), § filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: 232-28-502, filed 8/23/79.] Repealed by 80-12-010 RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. (Order 151), filed 8/25/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-602 1980 Game fish seasons and catch limits. [Statutory 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-11-112 (Order 144), § 232-28-503 1980-1981 Trapping seasons and regulations. [Statutory 232-28-602, filed 11/2/79.] Repealed by 80-18-027 Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 80-12-010 (Order 151), § (Order 158), filed 12/1/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-503, filed 8/25/80.] Repealed by 81-18-024 77.12.040. (Order 024), filed 8/26/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-603 1981 Game fish seasons and catch limits. [Statutory 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 80-18-027 (Order 158), §

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232-28-603, filed 12/1/80.] Repealed by 81-24-063 232-28-611 Region IV. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83- (Order 176), filed 12/2/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 24-042 (Order 219), § 232-28-611, filed 12/1/83, effec- 77.12.040. tive 1/1/84.] Repealed by 84-24-031 (Order 239), filed 232-28-60304 Modification of 1981 "selective fishery (catch and 11/30/84, effective 1/1/85. Statutory Authority: RCW release) waters" regulations for the Wind River system, 77.12.040. Skamania County, Washington beginning August 17, 232-28-61101 Steelhead fishing regulation change on the mainstem of 1981. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-15-064 the Stillaguamish River. [Statutory Authority: RCW (Order 166), § 232-28-60304, filed 7/20/81.] Repealed 77.12.030. 84-12-012 (Order 229), § 232-28-61101, by 82-09-015 (Order 179), filed 4/9/82. Statutory filed 5/25/84.] Repealed by 84-24-031 (Order 239), Authority: RCW 77.12.040. filed 11/30/84, effective 1/1/85. Statutory Authority: 232-28-604 Game fish seasons and catch limits. [Statutory Author- RCW 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 81-24-063 (Order 176), § 232-28- 232-28-612 Region V. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83- 604, filed 12/2/81.] Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 24-042 (Order 219), § 232-28-612, filed 12/1/83, effec- 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW tive 1/1/84.] Repealed by 84-24-031 (Order 239), filed 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 11/30/84, effective 1/1/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-60405 Fishing season closure on Grizzly, Ryan, Hanaford, Elk, 77.12.040. and Tradedollar lakes in Skamania County, and Fawn 232-28-613 Region VI. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83- and Forest lakes in Cowlitz County. [Statutory Author- 24-042 (Order 219), § 232-28-613, filed 12/1/83, effec- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 82-10-014 (Order 181), § 232-28- tive 1/1/84.] Repealed by 84-24-031 (Order 239), filed 60405, filed 4/28/82.] Repealed by 83-01-004 (Order 11/30/84, effective 1/1/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 196), filed 12/2/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-61301 Season closure for steelhead fishing on the Quinault 232-28-60406 Mt. St. Helens area hunting, fishing, and trapping clo- River system. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030. sure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-09-014 84-12-010 (Order 227), § 232-28-61301, filed 5/25/84.] and 82-10-015 (Order 180 and 182), § 232-28-60406, Repealed by 84-24-031 (Order 239), filed 11/30/84, filed 4/9/82 and 4/28/82.] Repealed by 82-19-025 effective 1/1/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 191), filed 9/9/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-614 1985 Washington game fish seasons and catch limits. 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 84-24-031 232-28-60415 Season extension on Burke Lake (Grant County) (Order 239), § 232-28-614, filed 11/30/84, effective through December 31, 1982. [Statutory Authority: 1/1/85.] Repealed by 85-24-060 (Order 264), filed RCW 77.12.040. 82-18-056 (Order 190), § 232-28- 12/2/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 60415, filed 8/31/82.] Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 232-28-61401 Amendment to 1985 Washington game fish seasons and 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW catch limits—Lake Washington and Wenatchee Lake. 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 85-03-041 232-28-60416 Mt. St. Helens' area hunting, fishing, and trapping clo- (Order 240), § 232-28-61401, filed 1/11/85.] Repealed sure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-19-025 by 85-24-060 (Order 264), filed 12/2/85. Statutory (Order 191), § 232-28-60416, filed 9/9/82.] Repealed by Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-18-041 (Order 215), filed 9/1/83. Statutory Author- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-61402 Amendment to 1985 Washington game fish seasons and catch limits—Deep Lake (Thurston County). [Statutory 232-28-605 1983 Game fish seasons and catch limits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 85-03-041 (Order 240), § Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-12-005 (Order 203), § 232-28-605, filed 5/20/83; 83-09-025 (Order 204), § 232-28-61402, filed 1/11/85.] Repealed by 85-24-060 (Order 264), filed 12/2/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-605, filed 4/14/83; 83-01-005 (Order 197), § 77.12.040. 232-28-605, filed 12/2/82.] Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: 232-28-615 1986 Washington game fish seasons and catch limits. RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 85-24-060 232-28-60508 Establish an open fishing season on the Snake and (Order 264), § 232-28-615, filed 12/2/85.] Repealed by Grande Ronde rivers to angling for steelhead. [Statutory 86-24-023 (Order 285), filed 11/24/86, effective 1/1/87. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-15-056 (Order 207), § Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-60508, filed 7/20/83, effective 9/1/83.] 232-28-61511 Amendment to 1986 Washington game fish seasons and Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. catch limits—Definition of wild steelhead release. [Stat- Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 86-12-046 (Order 232-28-606 1984 Washington game fish seasons and catch limits. 273), § 232-28-61511, filed 6/2/86.] Repealed by 86-24- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-24-042 022 and 86-24-062 (Order 276 and 281), filed 11/24/86 (Order 219), § 232-28-606, filed 12/1/83, effective and 12/2/86, effective 1/1/87. Statutory Authority: 1/1/84.] Repealed by 84-24-031 (Order 239), filed RCW 77.12.040. 11/30/84, effective 1/1/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-616 1987-88 Washington game fish regulations. [Statutory 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 86-24-023 (Order 285), § 232-28-607 Marine waters regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-616, filed 11/24/86, effective 1/1/87.] Repealed 77.12.040. 83-24-042 (Order 219), § 232-28-607, filed by 88-07-065 (Order 307), filed 3/16/88. Statutory 12/1/83, effective 1/1/84.] Repealed by 84-24-031 Authority: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 239), filed 11/30/84, effective 1/1/85. Statutory 232-28-61610 Amendment to 1987-88 Washington game fish regula- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. tions—Elwha River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-60701 Establish an open fishing season for hatchery origin 77.12.040. 87-21-027 (Order 298), § 232-28-61610, steelhead trout on the mainstem Columbia River and filed 10/12/87.] Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, Drano Lake. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.030. 84- effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 12-011 (Order 228), § 232-28-60701, filed 5/25/84.] and 77.12.040. Repealed by 84-24-031 (Order 239), filed 11/30/84, 232-28-617 1988-90 Washington game fish regulations. [Statutory effective 1/1/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 88-07-065 (Order 307), § 232-28-608 Region I. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-24- 232-28-617, filed 3/16/88.] Repealed by 90-01-066 042 (Order 219), § 232-28-608, filed 12/1/83, effective (Order 410), filed 12/18/89, effective 4/15/90. Statutory 1/1/84.] Repealed by 84-24-031 (Order 239), filed Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 11/30/84, effective 1/1/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-61703 Amendment to 1988-90 Game fish regulations—Clay 77.12.040. Pit Pond (Whatcom County). [Statutory Authority: 232-28-609 Region II. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83- RCW 77.12.040. 88-17-028 (Order 315), § 232-28- 24-042 (Order 219), § 232-28-609, filed 12/1/83, effec- 61703, filed 8/12/88.] Repealed by 89-11-051 (Order tive 1/1/84.] Repealed by 84-24-031 (Order 239), filed 390), filed 5/17/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 11/30/84, effective 1/1/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-61706 Amendment to 1988-90 Game fish regulations—Wap- 232-28-610 Region III. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83- ato Lake (Chelan County). [Statutory Authority: RCW 24-042 (Order 219), § 232-28-610, filed 12/1/83, effec- 77.12.040. 88-17-027 (Order 314), § 232-28-61706, tive 1/1/84.] Repealed by 84-24-031 (Order 239), filed filed 8/12/88, effective 10/27/88.] Repealed by 90-01- 11/30/84, effective 1/1/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 066 (Order 410), filed 12/18/89, effective 4/15/90. Stat- 77.12.040. utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040.

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232-28-61713 Amendment to 1988-90 Washington game fish regula- County). [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 90-17- tions—Mayfield Lake. [Statutory Authority: RCW 033 (Order 453), § 232-28-61808, filed 8/9/90, effective 77.12.040. 89-04-037 (Order 378), § 232-28-61713, 8/11/90.] Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), filed filed 1/30/89.] Repealed by 90-01-066 (Order 410), 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 12/18/89, effective 4/15/90. Statutory Authority: 77.12.040. RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-61809 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 232-28-61717 Amendment to the 1988-90 Game fishing regulations— its—Cashmere Pond (Chelan County). [Statutory Washougal River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 90-22-058 040. 89-10-026 (Order 387), § 232-28-61717, filed (Order 466), § 232-28-61809, filed 11/5/90, effective 4/26/89.] Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), filed 12/6/90.] Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-61720 Amendment to 1988-90 Game fish seasons and catch 232-28-61810 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- limits—Columbia River regulations license reciprocity its—Tolt River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 provisions between Oregon and Washington. [Statutory and 77.04.055. 90-21-111 (Order 465), § 232-28-61810, Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 89-10-026 (Order 387), § filed 10/22/90, effective 11/1/90.] Repealed by 91-08- 232-28-61720, filed 4/26/89.] Repealed by 90-01-066 074 (Order 488), filed 4/3/91, effective 5/4/91. Statu- (Order 410), filed 12/18/89, effective 4/15/90. Statutory tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-61812 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 232-28-61721 Amendment to 1988-90 Game fish regulations—Toutle its—Grande Ronde River. [Statutory Authority: RCW River (Lewis County). [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 90-19-017 (Order 457), § 77.12.040. 89-10-026 (Order 387), § 232-28-61721, 232-28-61812, filed 9/10/90, effective 9/15/90.] filed 4/26/89.] Repealed by 90-01-066 (Order 410), Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), filed 12/16/91, filed 12/18/89, effective 4/15/90. Statutory Authority: effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-61722 Amendment to 1988-90 Game fish regulations—Sooes 232-28-61813 Washington game fish seasons and catch limits—Snake (Suez) River and tributaries. [Statutory Authority: River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 91-05- RCW 77.12.040. 89-10-027 (Order 388), § 232-28- 002 (Order 484), § 232-28-61813, filed 2/7/91, effective 61722, filed 4/26/89.] Repealed by 90-01-066 (Order 3/10/91.] Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), filed 410), filed 12/18/89, effective 4/15/90. Statutory 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-61728 Amendment to 1988-90 Game fish seasons and catch 232-28-61815 Washington game fish seasons and catch limits—Cedar limits—Cedar and Sammamish River Systems, and in and Sammamish Rivers, Lake Washington, Lake Sam- Lakes Washington and Sammamish, Salmon Bay, and mamish, Salmon Bay and Lake Washington Ship Canal Lake Washington Ship Canal (also known as Lake (also known as Lake Union Ship Canal). [Statutory Union Ship Canal). [Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 91-05-001 (Order 483), § 77.12.040. 90-02-070 (Order 423), § 232-28-61728, 232-28-61815, filed 2/7/91, effective 3/10/91.] filed 1/2/90, effective 2/2/90.] Repealed by 92-01-083 Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), filed 12/16/91, (Order 523), filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-61729 Amendment to 1988-90 Game fish regulations—Puyal- 232-28-61817 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- lup and Carbon rivers. [Statutory Authority: RCW its—Tolt and Snoqualmie Rivers. [Statutory Authority: 77.12.040. 90-02-071 (Order 424), § 232-28-61729, RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 91-08-074 (Order 488), filed 1/2/90, effective 2/1/90.] Repealed by 92-01-083 § 232-28-61817, filed 4/3/91, effective 5/4/91.] (Order 523), filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), filed 12/16/91, Authority: RCW 77.12.040. effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-618 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 77.12.040. its. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 90-01-068 232-28-61901 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- (Order 414), § 232-28-618, filed 12/18/89, effective its—Lake Desire. [Statutory Authority: RCW 4/15/90.] Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), filed 77.12.040. 92-07-038 (Order 536), § 232-28-61901, 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 3/11/92, effective 4/11/92.] Repealed by 93-21- 77.12.040. 070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Stat- 232-28-61802 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- utory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. its—Sauk River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-61902 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 90-08-064 (Order 429), § 232-28-61802, filed 3/30/90, its—Pipers Creek. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- effective 4/30/90.] Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), 040. 92-07-039 (Order 537), § 232-28-61902, filed filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: 3/11/92, effective 4/11/92.] Repealed by 93-21-070 RCW 77.12.040. (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory 232-28-61803 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. its—Tye River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-61904 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 90-08-065 (Order 430), § 232-28-61803, filed 3/30/90, its—Walleye. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. effective 4/30/90.] Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), 92-07-040 (Order 538), § 232-28-61904, filed 3/11/92, filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: effective 4/11/92.] Repealed by 93-21-070 (Order 617), RCW 77.12.040. filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: 232-28-61804 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. its—Toutle River, South Fork. [Statutory Authority: 232-28-61905 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- RCW 77.12.040. 90-08-067 (Order 433), § 232-28- its—Skykomish River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 61804, filed 3/30/90, effective 4/30/90.] Repealed by 77.12.040. 92-07-041 (Order 539), § 232-28-61905, 92-01-083 (Order 523), filed 12/16/91, effective filed 3/11/92, effective 4/11/92.] Repealed by 93-21- 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Stat- 232-28-61805 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- utory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. its—Spokane River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-61906 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 77.12.040. 90-08-063 (Order 428), § 232-28-61805, its—Tokul Creek. [Statutory Authority: RCW filed 3/30/90, effective 4/30/90.] Repealed by 92-01- 77.12.040. 92-07-042 (Order 540), § 232-28-61906, 083 (Order 523), filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Stat- filed 3/11/92, effective 4/11/92.] Repealed by 93-21- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Stat- 232-28-61807 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- utory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. its—Statewide. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-61907 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 90-10-069 (Order 436), § 232-28-61807, filed 5/1/90, its—Bass daily catch limits (Region 4). [Statutory effective 6/1/90.] Repealed by 92-01-083 (Order 523), Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-11-079 (Order 545), § filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92. Statutory Authority: 232-28-61907, filed 5/20/92, effective 6/20/92.] RCW 77.12.040. Repealed by 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, 232-28-61808 1990-92 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 its—Warden Lake and South Warden Lake (Grant and 77.12.040.

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232-28-61908 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- RCW 77.12.040. 93-04-049 (Order 586), § 232-28- its—Kettle River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 61925, filed 1/28/93, effective 2/28/93.] Repealed by 040. 92-11-080 (Order 546), § 232-28-61908, filed 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 5/20/92, effective 6/20/92.] Repealed by 93-21-070 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 232-28-61926 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 232-28-61909 1992-94 Washington gamefish seasons and catch lim- its—Piper's Creek in Region 4. [Statutory Authority: its—Deep Creek. [Statutory Authority: RCW RCW 77.12.040. 93-04-050 (Order 587), § 232-28- 77.12.040. 92-16-064 (Order 560), § 232-28-61909, 61926, filed 1/28/93, effective 2/28/93.] Repealed by filed 8/3/92, effective 9/3/92.] Repealed by 93-21-070 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 232-28-61910 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 232-28-61927 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- its—Winter steelhead regulations—Cowlitz River. its—Blue Lake in Region 5. [Statutory Authority: RCW [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-19-001 77.12.040. 93-04-051 (Order 588), § 232-28-61927, (Order 566), § 232-28-61910, filed 9/2/92, effective filed 1/28/93, effective 2/28/93.] Repealed by 93-21- 10/3/92.] Repealed by 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Stat- 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW utory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 232-28-61928 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 232-28-61911 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- its—Yale Reservoir in Region 5. [Statutory Authority: its—Winter steelhead regulations—Big White Salmon RCW 77.12.040. 93-04-048 (Order 589), § 232-28- River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-19- 61928, filed 1/28/93, effective 2/28/93.] Repealed by 002 (Order 567), § 232-28-61911, filed 9/2/92, effective 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 10/3/92.] Repealed by 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 232-28-61929 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 232-28-61912 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- its—Tiger musky regulations—Mayfield Lake. [Statu- its—Stan Coffin, H, and Ancient lakes, unnamed pond tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93-04-052 (Order in desert unit of the Columbia Basin TWN (18N), RGE 590), § 232-28-61929, filed 1/28/93, effective 2/28/93.] (26E), SEC (11,14) in Region 2, Bingen Lake in Region Repealed by 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, 5, and Buck Lake in Region 6. [Statutory Authority: effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 RCW 77.12.040. 92-19-023 (Order 569), § 232-28- and 77.12.040. 61912, filed 9/4/92, effective 10/5/92.] Repealed by 93- 232-28-61930 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. its—Dungeness River in Region 6. [Statutory Author- Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 93-04-053 (Order 591), § 232-28- 232-28-61913 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 61930, filed 1/28/93, effective 2/28/93.] Repealed by its—Burke and Quincy lakes. [Statutory Authority: 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective RCW 77.12.040. 92-19-003 (Order 568), § 232-28- 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 61913, filed 9/2/92, effective 10/3/92.] Repealed by 93- 77.12.040. 21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 232-28-61932 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 232-28-61916 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- its—Spokane River in Region 1. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93-10-055 (Order 601), § 232-28- its—Steelhead regulations—Marine Areas 1 through 61932, filed 4/30/93, effective 5/31/93.] Repealed by 13. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-21-026 (Order 571), § 232-28-61916, filed 10/13/92, effective 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 11/13/92.] Repealed by 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 77.12.040. 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 232-28-61933 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 232-28-61917 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- its—Coldwater Lake (Cowlitz/Skamania Co.). [Statu- its—Region Three regulations—Exceptions. [Statutory tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93-10-053 (Order Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-22-013 (Order 575), § 599), § 232-28-61933, filed 4/30/93, effective 5/31/93.] 232-28-61917, filed 10/21/92, effective 11/21/92.] Repealed by 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, Repealed by 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. and 77.12.040. 232-28-61935 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 232-28-61918 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- its—Green River (Region 4). [Statutory Authority: its—Long Beach Peninsula, all lakes, ponds and sloughs RCW 77.12.040. 93-10-056 (Order 602), § 232-28- (Pacific County). [Statutory Authority: RCW 61935, filed 4/30/93, effective 5/31/93.] Repealed by 77.12.040. 92-22-012 (Order 574), § 232-28-61918, 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective filed 10/21/92, effective 11/21/92.] Repealed by 93-21- 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Stat- 77.12.040. utory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 232-28-61940 1992-94 and 1994-95 Washington game fish seasons 232-28-61919 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- and catch limits—Columbia River. [Statutory Author- its—Mill Creek Pond (Grays Harbor Co.). [Statutory ity: RCW 77.12.040. 94-04-018 (Order 625), § 232-28- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 92-22-011 (Order 578), § 61940, filed 1/24/94, effective 1/25/94.] Repealed by 232-28-61919, filed 10/21/92, effective 11/21/92.] 95-17-064 (Order 95-104), filed 8/15/95, effective Repealed by 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, 8/15/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 232-28-61941 1994-95 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- and 77.12.040. its—Lake Roosevelt. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-61923 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 77.12.040. 94-06-012 (Order 627), § 232-28-61941, its—Channel catfish regulations—Gissberg Ponds. filed 2/18/94 effective 3/21/94.] Repealed by 95-17-064 [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 93-04-046 (Order 95-104), filed 8/15/95, effective 8/15/95. Statu- (Order 584), § 232-28-61923, filed 1/28/93, effective tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 2/28/93.] Repealed by 93-21-070 (Order 617), filed 232-28-61942 1992-94 and 1994-95 Washington game fish seasons 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Statutory Authority: RCW and catch limits—Lakes Washington and Sammamish. 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 94-06-013 232-28-61924 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- (Order 628), § 232-28-61942, filed 2/18/94, effective its—Newman Lake. [Statutory Authority: RCW 3/21/94.] Repealed by 95-17-064 (Order 95-104), filed 77.12.040. 93-04-047 (Order 585), § 232-28-61924, 8/15/95, effective 8/15/95. Statutory Authority: RCW filed 1/28/93, effective 2/28/93.] Repealed by 93-21- 77.12.040. 070 (Order 617), filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94. Stat- 232-28-61945 1994-95 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- utory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. its—Columbia River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-61925 1992-94 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 77.12.040. 94-09-068 (Order 633), § 232-28-61945, its—Spokane River in Region 1. [Statutory Authority: filed 4/20/94, effective 5/21/94.] Repealed by 95-17-

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064 (Order 95-104), filed 8/15/95, effective 8/15/95. 232-28-705 1983 Spring bear and turkey seasons. [Statutory Author- Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.12.150. 83-06-061 (Order 232-28-61946 1994-95 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 200), § 232-28-705, filed 3/2/83.] Repealed by 84-05- its—Grande Ronde River (Region 1), Tucannon River 060 (Order 223), filed 2/22/84. Statutory Authority: (Region 1), and Sauk River (Region 4). [Statutory RCW 77.12.040. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 94-09-067 (Order 634), § 232-28-706 1984 Spring bear and turkey seasons. [Statutory Author- 232-28-61946, filed 4/20/94, effective 5/21/94.] ity: RCW 77.12.040. 84-05-060 (Order 223), § 232-28- Repealed by 95-17-064 (Order 95-104), filed 8/15/95, 706, filed 2/22/84.] Repealed by 85-05-051 (Order 242), effective 8/15/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- filed 2/20/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 040. 232-28-707 1985 Spring bear and turkey seasons. [Statutory Author- 232-28-61947 1994-95 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 85-05-051 (Order 242), § 232-28- its—Baker Lake and Shannon Lake (Region 4). [Statu- 707, filed 2/20/85.] Repealed by 86-06-028 (Order 269), tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 94-09-066 (Order filed 2/27/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 635), § 232-28-61947, filed 4/20/94, effective 5/21/94.] 232-28-708 1986 Spring bear and turkey seasons. [Statutory Author- Repealed by 95-17-064 (Order 95-104), filed 8/15/95, ity: RCW 77.12.040. 86-06-028 (Order 269), § 232-28- effective 8/15/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 708, filed 2/27/86.] Repealed by 87-06-027 (Order 286), 040. filed 2/27/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-61950 1994-1995 Washington game fish seasons and catch 232-28-709 1987 Spring bear and turkey seasons. [Statutory Author- limits—Nooksack River, Skagit River, Lake Washing- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 87-06-027 (Order 286), § 232-28- ton, and Cedar River. [Statutory Authority: RCW 709, filed 2/27/87.] Repealed by 88-06-006 (Order 306), 77.12.040. 94-12-067 (Order 661), § 232-28-61950, filed 2/23/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. filed 5/31/94, effective 6/1/94.] Repealed by 95-17-064 232-28-710 1988 Spring turkey seasons and information on spring (Order 95-104), filed 8/15/95, effective 8/15/95. Statu- bear hot spot hunts. [Statutory Authority: RCW tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 77.12.040. 88-06-006 (Order 306), § 232-28-710, filed 232-28-61951 1994-95 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 2/23/88.] Repealed by 89-06-002 (Order 380), filed its—Hampton (Upper and Lower) lakes, Hen, Dabbler 2/16/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. and Marie lakes; Katey Lake; Homestead and Magpie 232-28-712 1989 Spring turkey seasons and information on spring lakes and creeks, Lower Caliche Lake, and Caliche Lake bear hot spot hunts. [Statutory Authority: RCW West, Wannacut Lake and Ellen Lake. [Statutory 77.12.040. 89-06-002 (Order 380), § 232-28-712, filed Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 94-14-035 § 232-28- 2/16/89.] Repealed by 90-03-083 (Order 426), filed 61951, filed 6/28/94, effective 7/1/94.] Repealed by 95- 1/22/90, effective 2/22/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 17-064 (Order 95-104), filed 8/15/95, effective 8/15/95. 77.12.040. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-713 1990 Wild turkey seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 232-28-61953 1994-95 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 77.12.040. 90-03-083 (Order 426), § 232-28-713, filed its—Big Twin Lake (Okanogan Co.). [Statutory Author- 1/22/90, effective 2/22/90.] Repealed by 91-06-015 ity: RCW 77.12.040. 94-17-084, § 232-28-61953, filed (Order 485), filed 2/25/91, effective 3/28/91. Statutory 8/15/94, effective 8/16/94.] Repealed by 95-17-064 Authority: RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. (Order 95-104), filed 8/15/95, effective 8/15/95. Statu- 232-28-714 1991 Spring turkey seasons. [Statutory Authority: tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. RCW 77.12.040 and 77.04.055. 91-06-015 (Order 485), 232-28-61954 1994-95 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- § 232-28-714, filed 2/25/91, effective 3/28/91.] its—Sauk River, Suiattle River, Cascade River, Grays Repealed by 92-06-019 (Order 535), filed 2/25/92, River, Skamokawa Creek, Elochoman River, Cowee- effective 3/27/92. Statutory Authority: RCW man River, Toutle River (North Fork), Green River 77.12.040. (Cowlitz County), Cowlitz River, Kalama River, Lewis 232-28-800 1978 Mountain goat, sheep and moose hunting season. River (North Fork), Salmon Creek (Clark County), [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 78-05-057 Washougal River, Skokomish River, Quilcene River, (Order 116), § 232-28-800, filed 4/26/78.] Repealed by Dungeness River, and Gray Wolf River. [Statutory 79-05-037 (Order 133), filed 4/25/79. Statutory Author- Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 94-17-083, § 232-28- ity: RCW 77.12.040. 61954, filed 8/15/94, effective 8/16/94.] Repealed by 232-28-801 1979 Mountain goat, sheep and moose hunting season. 95-17-064 (Order 95-104), filed 8/15/95, effective [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-05-037 8/15/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. (Order 133), § 232-28-801, filed 4/25/79.] Repealed by 232-28-61957 1994-95 Washington game fish seasons and catch lim- 80-06-059 (Order 147), filed 5/21/80. Statutory Author- its—Horsethief Lake (Klickitat Co.). [Statutory Author- ity: RCW 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 94-22-042 (Order 94-152), § 232- 232-28-802 1980 Mountain goat, sheep and moose hunting season. 28-61957, filed 10/28/94, effective 11/1/94, 12:01 a.m.] [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 80-06-059 Repealed by 95-17-064 (Order 95-104), filed 8/15/95, (Order 147), § 232-28-802, filed 5/21/80.] Repealed by effective 8/15/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.- 81-12-004 (Order 163), filed 5/26/81. Statutory Author- 040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-700 1978 Spring and summer hunting seasons. [Statutory 232-28-803 1981 Mountain goat, sheep and moose hunting seasons. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 78-03-087 (Order 115), § [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-12-004 232-28-700, filed 3/1/78.] Repealed by 79-03-039 (Order 163), § 232-28-803, filed 5/26/81.] Repealed by (Order 130), filed 3/1/79. Statutory Authority: RCW 82-11-098 (Order 183), filed 5/19/82. Statutory Author- 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-701 1979 Spring and summer hunting seasons. [Statutory 232-28-804 1982 Mountain goat, sheep and moose hunting seasons. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 79-03-039 (Order 130), § [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-11-098 232-28-701, filed 3/1/79.] Repealed by 80-03-042 (Order 183), § 232-28-804, filed 5/19/82.] Repealed by (Order 145), filed 2/20/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 83-15-057 (Order 208), filed 7/20/83. Statutory Author- 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-702 1980 Spring and summer hunting seasons. [Statutory 232-28-805 1983 Mountain goat, sheep and moose hunting seasons. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 80-03-042 (Order 145), § [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 83-15-057 232-28-702, filed 2/20/80.] Repealed by 81-04-018 (Order 208), § 232-28-805, filed 7/20/83.] Repealed by (Order 159), filed 1/29/81. Statutory Authority: RCW 84-12-031 (Order 230), filed 5/30/84. Statutory Author- 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-703 1981 Early hunting seasons and fall opening dates. 232-28-806 1984 Mountain goat, sheep and moose hunting seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 81-04-018 [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 84-12-031 (Order 159), § 232-28-703, filed 1/29/81.] Repealed by (Order 230), § 232-28-806, filed 5/30/84.] Repealed by 82-05-032 (Order 178), filed 2/16/82. Statutory Author- 85-12-006 (Order 257), filed 5/23/85. Statutory Author- ity: RCW 77.12.040. ity: RCW 77.12.040. 232-28-704 1982 Hunting seasons and fall opening dates. [Statutory 232-28-807 1985 Mountain goat, sheep and moose hunting seasons. Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 82-05-032 (Order 178), § [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 85-12-006 232-28-704, filed 2/16/82.] Repealed by 83-06-061 (Order 257), § 232-28-807, filed 5/23/85.] Repealed by (Order 200), filed 3/2/83. Statutory Authority: RCW 86-12-045 (Order 272), filed 6/2/86. Statutory Author- 77.12.040 and 77.12.150. ity: RCW 77.12.040.

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232-28-808 1986 Mountain goat, sheep, and moose hunting seasons. 5. Loo-wit (GMU 522): Closed to hunting and trapping [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 86-12-045 within GMU 522 (Loo-wit), except for the hunting of (Order 272), § 232-28-808, filed 6/2/86.] Repealed by 87-12-080 (Order 290), filed 6/3/87. Statutory Author- elk by special permit holders during established sea- ity: RCW 77.12.040. sons and designated areas. 232-28-809 1987 Mountain goat, sheep, and moose hunting seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 87-12-080 6. The Voice of America Dungeness Recreation Area (Order 290), § 232-28-809, filed 6/3/87.] Repealed by County Park in Clallam County is closed to all hunting 88-13-035 (Order 311), filed 6/8/88. Statutory Author- ity: RCW 77.12.040. except Wednesdays, weekends, and holidays, from the 232-28-810 1988 Mountain goat, sheep, moose, cougar, and lynx first weekend in October to the end of January. hunting seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 88-13-035 (Order 311), § 232-28-810, filed 6/8/88.] BIG GAME CLOSURES Repealed by 89-11-064 (Order 395), filed 5/18/89. Stat- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 1. Clark, Cowlitz, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties are 232-28-811 1989 Mountain goat, sheep, moose, cougar and lynx hunting seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. closed to Columbian Whitetail Deer hunting. 89-12-041 (Order 398), § 232-28-811, filed 6/1/89.] Repealed by 90-11-064 (Order 440), filed 5/15/90, 2. Cathlamet: Beginning in the town of Skamokawa; then effective 6/15/90. Statutory Authority: RCW east along SR 4 to the Risk Road; then south and east 77.12.040. along the Risk Road to Foster Road; then south along 232-28-812 1990 Mountain goat, sheep, moose, cougar, and lynx hunting seasons. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. the Foster Road to the Elochoman River; then upstream 90-11-064 (Order 440), § 232-28-812, filed 5/15/90, along the Elochoman River to the Elochoman Valley effective 6/15/90.] Repealed by 96-04-027, filed 2/1/96, Road (old SR 407); then west along the Elochoman effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 Valley Road to SR 4; then east along SR 4 to SR 409; and 77.12.040. then south along SR 409 to the Cathlamet Channel of the Columbia River; then east along the north shore of WAC232-28-248 232-28-248 Special closures and firearm the Cathlamet Channel to Cape Horn; then south in the restriction areas. Columbia River to the state line; then west along the state line to a point directly south of the mouth of Ska- RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED HUNTING AREAS. mokawa Creek; then north on Skamokawa Creek to SR 4 and the point of beginning. This area is closed to all These areas are closed by Fish and Wildlife Commission deer and elk hunting, to protect the Columbian White- action. Other areas may be closed to hunting by local, state tail Deer. or federal regulations. 3. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge: Except for Long IT IS ILLEGAL TO HUNT EXCEPT WHERE PROVIDED IN THE FOL- Island, Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is closed to LOWING AREAS: all big game hunting. 1. Parker Lake (GMU 117, Pend Oreille County): All 4. Walla Walla Mill Creek Watershed (GMU 157): All lands south of Ruby Creek Road (USFS Road 2489), lands in the Mill Creek Watershed are designated as a north of Tacoma Creek Road (USFS Road 2389) and "CLOSED AREA" to the hunting of all wild animals west of Bonneville Power Administration power lines (including wild birds) except for the hunting of elk by are designated as "CLOSED AREA" to the hunting of wild the holders of GMU-157 special elk permits during the animals and wild birds year round. The Parker Lake established open season. This area is closed to motor- closure was established to provide a protected area for ized vehicles. Entry is allowed only by Forest Service the Air Force Military Survival Training Program. permit for the duration of the hunt. Any entry into the 2. Columbia River and all the islands in the river, and the Mill Creek Watershed at other times is prohibited. Benton County shoreline below the high water mark, 5. Westport: Closed to hunting of all big game animals on and any peninsula originating on the Benton County that part of Westport Peninsula lying north of State shoreline, between Vernita Bridge (Highway 24) down- Highway 105 from the west end of the Elk River stream to the old Hanford townsite powerline crossing Bridge and the Schafer Island Road to the ocean beach. (wooden towers) in Section 24, T 13 N, R 27 E, is des- ignated as a "CLOSED AREA" to the hunting of wild ani- mals and wild birds. FIREARM RESTRICTION AREAS 3. Green River (GMU 485): Except for special permit The firearm restriction areas listed below have been estab- hunters, who may also take a black bear and/or cougar lished by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. Centerfire and with the appropriate license/tag options, all lands rimfire rifles are not legal for hunting in any of these areas. within GMU 485 are designated as a "CLOSED AREA" to the hunting of big game by Department of Fish and In firearm restriction areas, hunters may hunt only during the Wildlife regulated hunters throughout the year. During season allowed by their tag. Archery tag holders may hunt the general westside elk season and general and late during archery seasons with archery equipment. Muzzleload- deer seasons, all lands within GMU 485 are also desig- ers may hunt during muzzleloader seasons with muzzleloader nated as a "CLOSED AREA" to the hunting of all wild ani- equipment. Modern firearm tag holders may hunt during mals (including wild birds). The City of Tacoma modern firearm seasons with bows and arrows, muzzleload- enforces trespass within GMU 485 on lands owned or controlled by the City during all times of the year. ers or revolver-type handguns meeting the equipment restric- tions or legal shotguns firing slugs or buckshot. 4. McNeil Island: McNeil Island (part of GMU 652) is closed to the hunting of all wild animals (including Additional firearm restrictions may be listed under the area wild birds) year around. description. [Title 232 WAC—p. 86] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-248

COUNTY AREA COUNTY AREA Chelan That portion of GMU 251 (Mission) King The area west of Highway 203 (Monroe- beginning at the intersection of the Dun- Fall City, then Fall City-Preston Road) to can Road and Highway 2; south on Dun- Interstate 90 (I-90), I-90 to Highway 18, can Road to Mountain Home Road; south Highway 18 to Interstate 5 (I-5), I-5 to the along Mountain Home Road to the Icicle Pierce-King County line; Vashon and Irrigation Ditch; south and west along the Maury islands. Icicle Irrigation Ditch to the Snow Lake This area is restricted to archery only: Trail; west and north along the Snow Lake The following portion of GMU 652 (Puy- Trail and across the Icicle River to Icicle allup): Beginning at the intersection of River Road; east and north along Icicle State Highway 410 and the southeast Mud River Road to the Wenatchee River; Mountain Dam Road near the King/Pierce northwest along the Wenatchee River to County line north of Buckley; then east Highway 2; north and east on Highway 2 along the southeast Mud Mountain Road to Duncan Road and the point of begin- to 284th Avenue Southeast; then north ning. along 284th Avenue Southeast to State Clallam That portion of GMU 624 (Coyle) located Highway 410; then west along Highway within Clallam County. 410 to the point of the beginning. Clark GMU 564 (Battleground) Kitsap East of State Highway 16 originating at That portion of GMU 554 in Clark the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to Gorst, and County. east of Highway 3 to Newbury Hill Road, Cowlitz GMU 554 (Yale) north of Newbury Hill Road and the GMU 504 (Stella) Bremerton-Seabeck Highway to Big Beef That portion of GMU 564 (Battleground) Creek Bridge; all of Bainbridge Island, in Cowlitz County. and Bangor Military Reservation. Grays Harbor That portion of GMU 658 (North River) Kittitas GMU 334 (Ellensburg) Closed to center- beginning at Bay City; then west along fire rifles during deer and elk seasons. Highway 105 to Twin Harbors State Park; Klickitat Elk Area 5062 (Trout Lake) closed to cen- then south along Highway 105 to Gray- terfire rifles, handguns, and muzzleload- land Grocery; then east on Cranberry ers October 1 to December 15. Road to Turkey Road; then east and north Mason GMU 633 (Mason Lake) south of Ham- on Turkey Road to Bayview Logging mersley Inlet; and all of Harstene Island. Road; then north and east along Bayview Pacific GMU 684 (Long Beach) west of Sand Logging Road to Mallard Slough; then Ridge Road. The portion of GMU 658 east and south along the Bayview Road to (North River) south and west of State Andrews Creek; then north along main Highway 105 and Airport Road between channel of Andrews Creek to Grays Har- Raymond and North River Bridge. GMU bor; then north and west along the main 681 between U.S. Highway 101, Chinook navigation channel to Bay City and point Valley Road and the Columbia River from of beginning. Astoria-Megler bridge to the Wallacut The Chehalis Valley restriction applies River. only during elk seasons: Pierce GMU 652 (Anderson and Ketron islands) That portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) limited to archery, shotgun, and muzzle- described as follows: Beginning at High- loader. McNeil Island closed to hunting. way 12 and Highway 107 junction near See GMU 652 restriction area outlined for Montesano; east and south on Highway King County. 12 to Oakville; south on the Oakville- GMU 627 (Kitsap) south of Highway 302 Brooklyn Road to a point one mile west of on the Longbranch Peninsula is a firearm South Bank Road; northwest along a line restriction area. one mile southwest of the South Bank San Juan All San Juan County. Road to Delzene Road; north along Snohomish All areas west of Highway 9, until the Delzene Road to South Bank Road; north- intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 2, west along South Bank Road to Wakefield then east along Highway 2 to Highway Road; north on Wakefield Road to the 203, then all areas west of Highway 203 Chehalis River; west along the Chehalis to the Snohomish/King County line. River to Highway 107 bridge; north on Skagit All mainland areas and islands in Skagit Highway 107 to Highway 12 to the point County west of I-5 and north of the of beginning. Skagit/Snohomish County line. Island That portion of GMU 410 (Island) located Skamania That portion of GMU 564 (Battle Ground) on Camano and Whidbey islands. in Skamania County. Jefferson Indian and Marrowstone islands.

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COUNTY AREA Legal Deer: Antlerless Only Thurston GMU 666 (Deschutes) north of U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 5 between Kill Quota: 300 Per license year Oyster Bay and the mouth of the Location: GMUs 105-124 Nisqually River. Whatcom All mainland areas and islands of What- Legal Deer: Whitetail Antlerless Only com County that are west of I-5. Kill Quota: 300 Per license year [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28- 248, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-248, Elk: filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 05-11-022 (Order 05-89), § 232-28-248, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05; 05-02-046 (Order 04-327), § 232-28-248, filed Tag Required: Elk hunter must have a current valid, unal- 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and tered, unnotched elk tag on his/her person. 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-248, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § Hunting Method: Any legal weapon 232-28-248, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-28-248, Season Framework: August 1 - March 31 filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-248, Location: Statewide filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § Legal Elk: Antlerless Only 232-28-248, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-248, filed 5/5/99, effective Kill Quota: 200 Per license year 6/5/99; 98-10-018 (Order 98-54), § 232-28-248, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98; 97-06-052 (Order 97-32), § 232-28-248, filed 2/27/97, effective Location: Hanford Area 3/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.010 and 77.12.040. 96-04-027, § 232-28-248, filed 2/1/96, effective 3/3/96. Statutory Authority: RCW Elk Area 3722 77.12.040. 95-11-036, § 232-28-248, filed 5/10/95, effective 6/10/95; 95-03- 038 (Order 94-150), § 232-28-248, filed 1/10/95, effective 2/10/95.] Kill Quota: 40 any elk; 12 spike bull or antlerless; 60 antler- less only; per license year WAC232-28-259 232-28-259 Electronic treeing switches. Elec- tronic dog retrieval collars containing functioning treeing Elk Area 3721 switches (devices consisting of a mercury switch mechanism Kill Quota: 50 spike or antlerless during Aug. 1 - March 31; that results in a change in the transmitted signals when the 30 bulls only during May 15 - July 31, except spike only July dog raises its head to a treed animal) are prohibited. 1-31; per license year. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-17-034 (Order 99-118), § 232-28- 259, filed 8/11/99, effective 9/11/99; 95-18-071 (Order 95-125), § 232-28- Special Note: Access in Elk Area 3721 may not be sold as a 259, filed 9/1/95, effective 1/1/96.] condition of use of these permits. The director may consider damage claims from landowners in Elk Areas 3721 and 3722 232-28-266 WAC 232-28-266 Landowner damage hunts. who accept these permits and do not charge for access. Land- LANDOWNER DAMAGE HUNTS owners in Elk Area 3722 who receive bull permits will not be considered for damage claims. A landowner with deer/elk damage will enter into a Cooper- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28- ative Agreement (contract) with WDFW and establish a 266, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 05-11-021 (Order 05-85), § 232-28-266, boundary for deer/elk hunt, season dates within the frame- filed 5/10/05, effective 5/15/05; 03-10-009 (Order 03-80), § 232-28-266, work and number of animals to be removed. Landowner filed 4/25/03, effective 5/26/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § agrees not to claim damage payments, except Elk Areas 3721 232-28-266, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW and 3722, and will allow access to hunters during the general 77.12.020, 77.12.030, 77.12.040 and 77.32.220. 97-05-074, § 232-28-266, hunting seasons. Landowner selects hunters. A landowner filed 2/19/97, effective 3/22/97.] damage access permit provided by the landowner will autho- rize the hunter to use an unused general deer/elk tag to hunt WAC232-28-272 232-28-272 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008- and kill a legal animal during the prescribed damage hunt 2009 Black bear and cougar hunting seasons and regula- season. tions. Deer: 2006-2008 Fall Black Bear Seasons: Tag Required: Deer hunter must have a current valid, unal- tered, unnotched deer tag on his/her person. Black Bear Management Unit Season Hunt Area Hunting Method: Any legal weapon. Coastal Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530, 601, 602, 603, 607-621, Season Framework: August 1 - March 31 636-651, 658-663, 672- 684 Location: Statewide Puget Sound Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 GMUs 407, 410, 454, 624, 627, 633, 652, 666, 667 Legal Deer: Antlerless Only North Cascades Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 GMUs 418-450, 460 South Cascades Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 GMUs 466, 485, 503, 505, Kill Quota: 300 Per license year 510-520, 524, 550-574, 653, 654 Location: Region One Okanogan Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 GMUs 203, 209-243 [Title 232 WAC—p. 88] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-272

Black Bear Area Restriction: Special deer permit required to hunt black Management Unit Season Hunt Area bear in GMU 485. East Cascades Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 GMUs 244-247, 249-251, 328, 329-368, 382, 388, Requirements for Fall Black Bear Seasons: 578 Northeastern A Sept. 5 - Nov. 15, 2006 GMUs 101-117 License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which Sept. 4 - Nov. 15, 2007 Sept. 2 - Nov. 15, 2008 includes black bear as a species option, is required to hunt Northeastern B Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 GMUs 121-130, 204 black bear. One black bear transport tag is included with a big Blue Mountains Sept. 5 - Nov. 15, 2006 GMUs 145-154, 162-186 game hunting license that has black bear as a species option. Sept. 4 - Nov. 15, 2007 A second black bear transport tag must be purchased to take Sept. 2 - Nov. 15, 2008 Columbia Basin Aug. 1 - Nov. 15 GMUs 133, 136, 139, 142, a second bear. 248, 254, 260-290, 371- Hunting Method: Hunters may use any lawful big game 381 Long Island Sept. 5 - Nov. 15, 2006 GMU 699 modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for Sept. 4 - Nov. 15, 2007 hunting black bear. The use of hounds and bait to hunt black Sept. 2 - Nov. 15, 2008 bear is prohibited statewide. Bag Limit: Two (2) black bear per annual hunting season Submitting Bear Teeth: Successful bear hunters must sub- only one of which may be taken in Eastern Washington. mit the black bear premolar tooth located behind the canine tooth of the upper jaw. 2006-2007, 2007-2008, and 2008-2009 Cougar Seasons: Unit Season Hunt Area Special Restrictions Coastal Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 GMUs 501, 504, 506, 530, 601-621, Any legal weapon 636-651, 658-663, 672-684, 699 Puget Sound Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 GMUs 407, 410, 454, 624-633, 652, Any legal weapon 666 North Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 GMUs 418, 426, 437, 448, 450, 460, Any legal weapon Cascades 466, 485 South Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 GMUs 503, 505, 510-520, 524, 550- Any legal weapon Cascades 574, 653, 654, 667 East Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 GMUs 328, 329, 334-340 Any legal weapon Cascades North A East Oct. 14 - Nov. 19, 2006 GMUs 203, 209-247, 249-251 within Any legal weapon Cascades Oct. 13 - Nov. 19, 2007 Chelan or Okanogan counties North B Oct. 11 - Nov. 19, 2008 East Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 GMUs 203, 209-247, 249-251 within Archery deer or elk hunters and Cascades Chelan or Okanogan counties muzzleloader deer or elk hunters North C who possess a valid big game license that includes cougar as a species option may hunt for cou- gar without the aid of dogs during their respective deer or elk sea- sons and must use equipment con- sistent with their deer or elk tag. East Cascades South Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 GMUs 342-368, 382, 388, 578 Any legal weapon Northeastern A Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 GMUs 124-133 Any legal weapon Northeastern B Oct. 14 - Nov. 19, 2006 GMUs 101-121 within Ferry, Any legal weapon Oct. 13 - Nov. 19, 2007 Stevens, or Pend Oreille counties, Oct. 11 - Nov. 19, 2008 204 Northeastern C Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 GMUs 101-121 within Ferry, Archery deer or elk hunters and Stevens, or Pend Oreille counties, muzzleloader deer or elk hunters 204 who possess a valid big game license that includes cougar as a species option may hunt for cou- gar without the aid of dogs during their respective deer or elk sea- sons and must use equipment con- sistent with their deer or elk tag. Blue Mountains Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 GMUs 145-154, 162-186 Any legal weapon Columbia Basin Aug. 1 - Mar. 15 GMUs 136-142, 248, 254-290, 330, Any legal weapon 371-381

(2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 89] 232-28-273 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Requirements for Cougar Seasons: 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-272, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § License Required: A valid big game hunting license which 232-28-272, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03; 01-20-011 (Order 01-198), § includes cougar as a species option is required to hunt cougar. 232-28-272, filed 9/20/01, effective 10/21/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § Bag Limit: Two (2) cougar per license year excluding public 232-28-272, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 00-21-038 (Order 00-215), § 232-28-272, filed 10/12/00, effec- safety cougar removals. It is unlawful to kill or possess spot- tive 11/12/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.010, 77.12.020, ted cougar kittens or adult cougars accompanied by spotted 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-272, filed 5/23/00, kittens. effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-01-138 (Order 98-249), § 232-28-272, filed 12/22/98, effective 1/22/99; 98-10-008 (Order Area Restriction: Special deer permit required to hunt cou- 98-57), § 232-28-272, filed 4/22/98, effective 5/23/98.] gar in GMU 485.

232-28-273 Tag Information: One cougar transport tag is included with WAC 232-28-273 2006-2008 Moose, bighorn sheep, a big game license that has cougar as a species option. A sec- and mountain goat seasons and permit quotas. ond cougar transport tag must be purchased to take a second Moose Permit Hunts cougar. Who May Apply: Anyone may apply; EXCEPT those who Hunting Method: Hunters may use any lawful big game harvested a moose previously in Washington state. An indi- modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for vidual may only harvest one moose during their lifetime hunting cougar. The use of hounds to hunt cougar is prohib- (except waived for antlerless only hunts and raffle and auc- ited except by a public safety cougar removal permit (WAC tion hunts). 232-12-243) or commission authorized hound permit (WAC 232-28-285). Bag Limit: One moose of either sex, EXCEPT antlerless only for the 49 Degrees North B persons with disabilities hunt, Cougar Pelt Sealing: Any person who takes a cougar must Hangman B Hunt, Mt. Spokane B Hunt and the Mt. Spokane comply with the sealing requirements in WAC 232-12-024. Youth Hunt. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28- 272, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 04-21-036 (Order 04-284), § 232-28-272, Weapon Restrictions: Permit holders may use any legal filed 10/14/04, effective 11/14/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and weapon.

Hunt Permit Permit Hunt Special Name Season Boundary Description Restrictions Permits Kettle Range Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMUs 101, 105 Any Moose 1 Selkirk Mtns. Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMU 113 Any Moose 20 Mt. Spokane A Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMU 124 east of Hwy 395 Any Moose 10 Mt. Spokane B Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMU 124 east of Hwy 395 Antlerless Only 12 Mt. Spokane Youth Onlya Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMU 124 east of Hwy 395 Antlerless Only 8 49 Degrees North A Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMU 117 Any Moose 22 49 Degrees North Bb Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMU 117 Antlerless Only 3 Three Forks Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMUs 108, 111 Any Moose 8 Hangman A Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMUs 127, 130 Any Moose 5 Hangman B Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMUs 127, 130 Antlerless Only 5 Huckleberry Range Oct. 1-Nov. 30 GMUs 121, 124 west of Hwy 395 Any Moose 6 aApplicants must be eligible to purchase a youth moose license by November 30 during the license year they are applying for. Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult during the hunt. bApplicants must possess a Disabled Hunter Permit. Bighorn Sheep Permit Hunts Who May Apply: Anyone may apply; EXCEPT those who harvested a bighorn sheep previously in Washington state. An indi- vidual may only harvest one bighorn sheep during their lifetime. (Except waived for raffle and auction hunts.) Bag Limit: One bighorn ram. Hunt Permit Permit Hunt Special Name Season Boundary Description Restrictions Permits Vulcan Mountain Sept. 15-Oct. 10 Sheep Unit 2 Any Legal Weapon 1 Selah Butte Nov. 6-30 Sheep Unit 4 Any Legal Weapon 5 Umtanum Sept. 15-Oct. 6 Sheep Unit 5 Any Legal Weapon 5 Cleman Mountain A Sept. 15-Oct. 6 Sheep Unit 7 Any Legal Weapon 5 Cleman Mountain B Nov. 6-30 Sheep Unit 7 Any Legal Weapon 5 Mt. Hull Sept. 15-Oct. 10 Sheep Unit 10 Any Legal Weapon 2 Wenaha Sept. 15-Oct. 10 Sheep Unit 11 Any Legal Weapon 1 Lincoln Cliffs Sept. 15-Oct. 10 Sheep Unit 12 Any Legal Weapon 1 Quilomene A Sept. 15-Oct. 6 Sheep Unit 13 Any Legal Weapon 3 [Title 232 WAC—p. 90] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-273

Quilomene B Nov. 6-30 Sheep Unit 13 Any Legal Weapon 2 Swakane Sept. 15-Oct. 10 Sheep Unit 14 Any Legal Weapon 1 Tieton Sept. 15-Oct. 10 Sheep Unit 15 Any Legal Weapon 3 Manson Nov. 6-30 Sheep Unit 16 Any Legal Weapon 2 Bighorn Sheep Units: Sheep Unit 11 Wenaha Wilderness: Permit Area: That part of GMU 169 within Crooked Creek drainage. Sheep Unit 2 Vulcan Mountain: Permit Area: Ferry County north of the Kettle River near Curlew. Sheep Unit 12 Lincoln Cliffs: Permit Area: That part of Sheep Unit 4 Selah Butte: Permit Area: That part of Lincoln County north of Highway 2. Yakima and Kittitas counties between Ellensburg and Yakima east of the Yakima River and north of Selah Creek, Sheep Unit 13 Quilomene: Permit Area: GMUs 329, 330, west of Interstate 82 and south of Interstate 90. and 251 south of Colockum Creek. Sheep Unit 5 Umtanum: Permit Area: Those portions of Sheep Unit 14 Swakane: Permit Area: GMU 250. Yakima and Kittitas counties west of the Yakima River, north of Wenas Creek, and east of USFS Road 1701 to Manastash Sheep Unit 15 Tieton: Permit Area: GMU 360. Lake and its drainage; south and east along the South Fork Sheep Unit 16 Manson: Permit Area: GMU 243. Manastash Creek to Manastash Creek and the Yakima River. Sheep Unit 7 Cleman Mountain: Permit Area: That part of Mountain Goat Permit Hunts Yakima County south of Wenas Creek and east of USFS Road 1701, north of Highway 410 and Highway 12 and west Who May Apply: Anyone may apply; except those who of the Yakima River. harvested a mountain goat in Washington state after 1998. An individual may only harvest one mountain goat during their Sheep Unit 10 Mt. Hull: Permit Area: That part of Okan- lifetime, except for those who harvested a goat prior to 1999. ogan County within the following described boundary: (Except waived for raffle and auction hunts.) Beginning at Oroville; then south along U.S. Highway 97 to the Swanson's Mill Road (old Mt. Hull Road) near Lake Bag Limit: One (1) adult goat of either sex with horns four Andrews; then east to the Dry Gulch Road; then north to the (4) inches or longer. WDFW urges hunters to refrain from Oroville-Toroda Creek Road (Molson Grade Road); then shooting nannies with kids. Permit hunters may start hunting west to Oroville and the point of beginning. Sept. 1 with archery equipment.

Hunt Permit Permit Hunt Special Name Season Boundary Description Restrictions Permits Chelan North Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Goat Unit 2-1 Any Legal Weapon 1 Methow Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Goat Unit 2-2 Any Legal Weapon 2 Naches Pass/Corral Pass Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Goat Units 3-6, 4-38 Any Legal Weapon 2 Bumping River Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Goat Unit 3-7 Any Legal Weapon 2 Blazed Ridge Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Goat Unit 3-10 Any Legal Weapon 2 Kachess Ridge Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Goat Unit 3-11 Any Legal Weapon 0 Jack Mountain Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Goat Unit 4-9 Any Legal Weapon 0 Tatoosh Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Goat Unit 5-2 Any Legal Weapon 1 Smith Creek Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Goat Unit 5-3 Any Legal Weapon 1 Goat Rocks/Tieton River Sept. 15-Oct. 31 Goat Units 3-9, 5-4 Any Legal Weapon 5 Mountain Goat Units: northerly along the Okanogan County line through Washing- ton Pass to Harts Pass; southeast down Harts Pass (Road Goat Unit 2-1 Chelan N. (Chelan County): Permit Area: Beginning at the mouth of Fish Creek on Lake Chelan 5400) to Lost River; then along the Lost River-Mazama Road (Moore Point); then northeast up Fish Creek and USFS trail to Mazama; then southwest to State Highway 20; then south- 1259 to the Sawtooth crest near Deephole Spring; then south- easterly along State Highway 20 to Twisp and the point of east along the Sawtooth crest, which separates Chelan and beginning. Okanogan County, to Horsethief Basin and the headwaters of Safety Harbor Creek; then south along Safety Harbor Creek Goat Unit 3-6 Naches Pass: Permit Area: Yakima and Kit- to Lake Chelan, then northwest along the north shore of Lake titas counties within the following described boundary: Chelan to the mouth of Fish Creek at Moore Point and the Beginning at Chinook Pass; then north along the Pacific point of beginning. Crest Trail to Naches Pass; then east to USFS Road 19 and continuing to State Highway 410; then west along State Goat Unit 2-2 Methow Area: Permit Area: Okanogan Highway 410 to Chinook Pass and point of beginning. County within the following described boundary: Beginning at the Town of Twisp, westerly along the Twisp River Road Goat Unit 3-7 Bumping River: Permit Area: GMU 356. (County Road 4440) to Roads End; west up the Twisp Pass Trail 432 to Twisp Pass and the Okanogan County line; Goat Unit 3-9 Tieton River: Permit Area: GMU 364. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 91] 232-28-282 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Goat Unit 3-10 Blazed Ridge: Permit Area: Kittitas and [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28- Yakima counties within the following described boundary: 273, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 05-11-022 (Order 05-89), § 232-28-273, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and Beginning at the mouth of Cabin Creek on the Yakima River; 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-273, filed 5/12/04, effective then west along Cabin Creek to the headwaters near Snow- 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § shoe Butte; then south along the Cascade Crest separating the 232-28-273, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW Green and Yakima river drainage to Pyramid Peak; then 77.12.047, 77.12.655, 77.12.020. 02-11-069 (Order 02-98), § 232-28-273, filed 5/10/02, effective 6/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, southeast along the North Fork, Little Naches, and Naches 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-273, River to the Yakima River; then north along the Yakima filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, River to the mouth of Cabin Creek and point of beginning. 77.12.010, 77.12.020, 77.12.770, 77.12.780. 00-11-137 (Order 00-50), § 232-28-273, filed 5/23/00, effective 6/23/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 99-10-102 (Order 99-40), § 232-28-273, filed 5/5/99, effective Goat Unit 3-11 Kachess Ridge: Permit Area: Kittitas 6/5/99; 98-10-005 (Order 98-58), § 232-28-273, filed 4/22/98, effective County within the following described boundary: Beginning 5/23/98.] at the mouth of the Kachess River on the Yakima River; then north along the Kachess River and Kachess Lake to USFS WAC232-28-282 232-28-282 Big game and wild turkey auction, Road 4600; then east on USFS Road 4600 to the Cle Elum raffle, and special incentive permits. River; then south along the Cle Elum River and Lake Cle Elum to the Yakima River; then northwest along the Yakima BIG GAME AUCTION PERMITS River to the mouth of the Kachess River and point of begin- The director will select a conservation organization(s) to con- ning. duct annual auction(s). Selection of the conservation organi- Goat Unit 4-9 Jack Mountain: Permit Area: Whatcom zations will be based on criteria adopted by the Washington County within the following described boundary: Beginning department of fish and wildlife. Big game and wild turkey at the confluence of Ruby Creek and Crater Creek; then north auctions shall be conducted consistent with WAC 232-28- up Crater Creek to the ridge line between Jerry Lakes and a 292. pinnacle of Jack Mountain (7,292 ft. elevation); continue due SPECIES - ONE WESTSIDE DEER PERMIT north to Devil's Creek; then west down Devil's Creek to Ross Lake; then south along the east shoreline of Ross Lake to Hunting season dates: September 1 - December 31 Ruby Arm; then easterly up Ruby Arm and Ruby Creek to the Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMU 485 and confluence of Crater Creek and the point of beginning. those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. Goat Unit 4-38 Corral Pass: Permit Area: Pierce County Weapon: Any legal weapon. within the following described boundary: Beginning where Bag limit: One additional any buck deer Goat Creek intersects the Corral Pass Road; then southeast up Goat Creek to the Cascade Crest; then north along the Crest SPECIES - ONE EASTSIDE DEER PERMIT to USFS Trail 1188; then northwest along said trail to USFS Hunting season dates: September 1 - December 31 Trail 1176; then north along said trail to Corral Pass; then Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT those GMUs closed west along Corral Pass Road to its intersection with Goat to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. Creek and the point of beginning. Weapon: Any legal weapon. Goat Unit 5-2 Tatoosh: Permit Area: Lewis County within Bag limit: One additional any buck deer the following described boundary: Beginning at the junction SPECIES - ONE WESTSIDE ELK PERMIT of the southern Mount Rainier National Park Boundary and State Highway 123; then south along State Highway 123 to Hunting season dates: September 1 - December 31 U.S. Highway 12; then southwest along said highway to Hunt Area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMU 485, those Skate Creek Road (USFS Road 52); then northwest along GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to said road to the junction of Morse Creek Road (old road to branch antlered bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife com- Longmire Campground); then north along said road to the mission. Mount Rainier National Park Boundary; then east along the Weapon: Any legal weapon. southern park boundary to the point of beginning. Bag limit: One additional any bull elk Goat Unit 5-3 Smith Creek: Permit area: Lewis County SPECIES - ONE EASTSIDE ELK PERMIT within the following described boundary: Beginning at the Hunting season dates: September 1 - December 31 Town of Randle; then east along U.S. Highway 12 to USFS Hunt Area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157, those Road 21; then southeast along USFS Road 21 to USFS Road GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to 22; then northeast and northwest along USFS Road 22 to branch antlered bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife com- USFS Road 23; then east and northwest on USFS Road 23 to mission. USFS Road 25; then north along USFS Road 25 to Randle and point of beginning. Weapon: Any legal weapon. Bag limit: One additional any bull elk Goat Unit 5-4 Goat Rocks: Permit Area: Lewis County SPECIES - ONE CALIFORNIA BIGHORN SHEEP PERMIT south of the White Pass Highway (U.S. Highway 12) and east of the Johnson Creek Road (USFS Road 1302). Hunting season dates: September 1 - December 31 [Title 232 WAC—p. 92] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-282

Hunt Area: Any open sheep unit with two (2) or more per- Open area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157, those mits during the respective license year, except sheep units in GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not opened to Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, or Pend Oreille branch antlered bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife com- counties are not open. mission. Weapon: Any legal weapon. Open season: September 1 - December 31. Bag limit: One bighorn ram Weapon: Any legal weapon. Number of permits: 1 SPECIES - ONE MOOSE PERMIT CALIFORNIA BIGHORN SHEEP RAFFLE PERMIT HUNT Hunting season dates: September 1 - December 31 Hunt Area: Any open moose unit. Bag limit: One bighorn ram Weapon: Any legal weapon. Open area: Any open bighorn sheep unit with two (2) or Bag limit: One moose of either sex more permits during the respective license year, except sheep units in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, Asotin, or Pend SPECIES - ONE MOUNTAIN GOAT PERMIT Oreille counties are not open. Hunting season dates: September 1 - December 31 Open season: September 1 - December 31. Hunt Area: Any open goat unit with two (2) or more permits Weapon: Any legal weapon. during the respective license year. Number of permits: 1 Weapon: Any legal weapon. MOOSE RAFFLE PERMIT HUNT Bag limit: One mountain goat of either sex Bag limit: One moose of either sex RAFFLE PERMITS Open area: Any open moose unit. Raffle permits will be issued to individuals selected through Open season: September 1 - December 31. a Washington department of fish and wildlife drawing or the Weapon: Any legal weapon. director may select a conservation organization(s) to conduct Number of permits: 2 annual raffles. Selection of a conservation organization will MOUNTAIN GOAT RAFFLE PERMIT HUNT be based on criteria adopted by the Washington department of fish and wildlife. Big game and wild turkey raffles shall be Bag limit: One mountain goat of either sex conducted consistent with WAC 232-28-290. Open area: Any open goat unit with two (2) or more permits during the respective license year. RAFFLE PERMIT HUNT(S) Open season: September 1 - December 31. WESTSIDE DEER RAFFLE PERMIT HUNT Weapon: Any legal weapon. Number of permits: 2 Bag limit: One additional any buck deer Open area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMU 485 and TURKEY RAFFLE PERMIT HUNTS those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife Bag limit: Three (3) additional wild turkeys, but not to commission. exceed more than one turkey in Western Washington or two Open season: September 1 - December 31 turkeys in Eastern Washington. Weapon: Any legal weapon. Open area: Statewide. Number of permits: 1 Open season: April 1 - May 31. EASTSIDE DEER RAFFLE PERMIT HUNT Weapon: Archery or shotgun only. Number of permits: 2 Bag limit: One additional any buck deer Open area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT those GMUs closed DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED BIG GAME AUCTION OR RAFFLE PER- to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. MITS Open season: September 1 - December 31 The director shall determine which method of permit oppor- Weapon: Any legal weapon. tunity, auction or raffle, taking into consideration impacts to Number of permits: 1 the wildlife resource, opportunity to the hunting community, WESTSIDE ELK RAFFLE PERMIT HUNT other resource management issues, and expected revenue. The director may select a conservation organization(s) to Bag limit: One additional any bull elk conduct annual auction(s) or raffle(s). Selection of the con- Open area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMU 485, those servation organization will be based on criteria adopted by GMUs closed to elk hunting, and those GMUs not open to the Washington department of fish and wildlife. Big game branch antlered bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife com- auctions and raffles shall be conducted consistent with WAC mission. 232-28-292. Open season: September 1 - December 31 Weapon: Any legal weapon. ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP AUCTION OR RAFFLE PER- Number of permits: 1 MIT Hunting season dates: September 1 - December 31 EASTSIDE ELK RAFFLE PERMIT HUNT Hunt Area: GMUs 169, 172, 181, 186. Bag limit: One additional any bull elk Weapon: Any legal weapon. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 93] 232-28-285 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Bag limit: One bighorn ram (8) Hunters awarded the special incentive permit will be required to send the appropriate license fee to the department SPECIAL INCENTIVE PERMITS of fish and wildlife headquarters in Olympia. The department Hunters will be entered into a drawing for special deer and will issue the license and transport tag and send it to the spe- elk incentive permits for prompt reporting of hunting activity cial incentive permit winner. in compliance with WAC 232-28-299. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28- 282, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07; 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28- (a) There will be two (2) any elk special incentive per- 282, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-282, mits for Western Washington. filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 05-11-022 (Order 05-89), § 232-28-282, filed Open area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMUs 418, 485, 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-282, filed 5/12/04, effective 522, and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § branch antlered bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife com- 232-28-282, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-03-016 (Order 03-03), § 232- mission. 28-282, filed 1/7/03, effective 2/7/03; 02-15-019 (Order 02-135), § 232-28- Open season: September 1 - December 31. 282, filed 7/8/02, effective 1/1/03.] Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equip- 232-28-285 ment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment WAC 232-28-285 2006-2007 Pilot cougar hunting during muzzleloader seasons. seasons with the aid of dogs. As used in this section and in Bag limit: One additional elk. the context of pilot cougar hunting seasons, the following definitions apply: There will be two (2) any elk special incentive permits for "Accompany" means the dog handler and permit hunter Eastern Washington. must be in the physical presence of each other at the time Open area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those dogs are released from a leash or unrestrained or starting a GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to branch antlered bull cougar track. elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission. "Pursue" or "pursuit" means dogs are: Open season: September 1 - December 31. • Not on a leash or restrained; or Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equip- • Starting a cougar track; or ment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment • In the act of tracking a cougar; or during muzzleloader seasons. • At a treed cougar. Bag limit: One additional elk. Transporting dogs in a motorized vehicle or walking a (b) There will be five (5) statewide any deer special dog on a leash is not pursuit. incentive permits, for use in any area open to general or per- "Dog owner" means a person that owns and hunts with mit hunting seasons EXCEPT GMUs 157, 418, 485, 522, and dogs that are capable of detecting, tracking and treeing a cou- those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife gar. commission. "Quota" means the targeted harvest goal. The actual har- Open season: September 1 - December 31. vest level may exceed the quota. Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equip- "Kill permit" allows a hunter to pursue or kill cougar. ment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment "Pursuit permit" allows a hunter to pursue cougar. during muzzleloader seasons and any legal weapon at other (1) The pilot cougar-hunting season will allow use of times if there are no firearm restrictions. dogs to hunt cougar. The hunts will consist of pursuit-or-kill Bag limit: One additional any deer. seasons and pursuit-only seasons, and are allowed only in Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille coun- Auction, raffle, and special incentive hunt permittee rules ties. (1) Permittee shall contact the appropriate regional (2) Pursuit-or-kill seasons: office of the department of fish and wildlife when entering Cougar may be pursued or killed with the aid of dogs the designated hunt area or entering the region to hunt outside from December 1, 2006, until the female zone quota has been the general season. killed, the total zone quota has been killed, or March 31, (2) The permittee may be accompanied by others; how- 2007, whichever occurs first; EXCEPT GMUs 101 and 204 ever, only the permittee is allowed to carry a legal weapon or where cougar may be pursued or killed from January 1, 2007, harvest an animal. until the female zone quota has been killed, the total zone (3) Any attempt by members of the permittee's party to quota has been killed, or March 31, 2007, whichever occurs herd or drive wildlife is prohibited. first. (4) If requested by the department, the permittee is (3) Pursuit-only seasons: required to direct department officials to the site of the kill. (a) If a zone quota is killed prior to March 31, 2007, cou- (5) The permit is valid during the hunting season dates gar may be pursued with dogs in all or portions of that zone for the year issued. until March 31, 2007. Hunters may only pursue cougars in (6) The permittee will present the head and carcass of the designated pursuit only areas identified on their kill or pur- bighorn sheep killed to any department office within 72 hours suit-only permit. Hunters may not kill cougar during pursuit- of date of kill. only seasons. (7) The permittee must abide by all local, state, and fed- (b) Hunters selected for the pursuit-or-kill season eral regulations including firearm restriction areas and area (accompanied by up to three of their identified handlers) may closures. participate in a pursuit-only season. Permit hunters that har- [Title 232 WAC—p. 94] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-285 vest a cougar under a kill permit may continue to pursue cou- (a) Kill quotas start September 1 and will include all cou- gars until March 31. If a zone quota is killed, the department gar killed during seasons with and without the aid of dogs, will also issue pursuit-only permit to hunters drawn at ran- including cougar seasons under this section, cougar seasons dom from the unselected pool of applicants. The director will without the aid of dogs authorized under WAC 232-28-272, identify the number of pursuit-only hunters selected. depredation permits, landowner kill permits, and WDFW (4) Hunt areas and kill quotas: depredation authority. Cougar seasons will be based on a quota system, where (b) Individual problem cougar will continue to be killed permit hunters using dogs may hunt and kill cougar until the on an as-needed basis utilizing depredation permits, land- allotted numbers of cougar have been killed from each hunt owner kill permits, and WDFW depredation authority even if zone or March 31, 2007, whichever occurs first. these kills result in exceeding a zone quota.

QUOTA CMU Hunt Choice Hunt Zone Area Description Total Female East Cascades 9001 Okanogan Those portions of GMUs 203, 209, 28 11 North 215, 218, 233, 224, 231, 239, and 242 within Okanogan County 9002 Chelan Those portions of GMUs 243, 244, 10 4 245, 246, 247, 249, 250, and 251 within Chelan County Northeastern 9003 Ferry-Okanogan GMUs 101, 204 26 10 9004 Stevens-Pend Those portions of GMUs 105, 108, 38 15 Oreille 111, 113, 117, 121 within Stevens and Pend Oreille counties

(5) Quota hotline: Any person issued a permit and who is subsequently con- Permit hunters participating in a pursuit-or-kill season victed of any wildlife offense while participating in a pursuit- must call the toll free cougar quota hotline within twenty-four or-kill or pursuit-only season, or who violates any condition hours prior to each day hunting cougar to determine if the of the permit, will have the permit revoked and will be ineli- zone quota has been killed and the zone is closed. Hunters gible to participate in the remainder of the three-year pilot who hunt more than one consecutive day must call the quota program. hotline once daily to determine if the zone quota is killed. (7) Permit issuance procedure: Hunters who harvest a cougar with the aid of dogs must (a) The number of kill permits for a pursuit-or-kill sea- notify the department within twenty-four hours of kill son with the aid of dogs may be established by the director, (excluding legal state holidays) and provide the hunter's but will not exceed two times the total cougar quota for each name, date and location of kill, and sex of animal. The raw hunt zone. pelt of a cougar, with proof of sex naturally attached, must be (b) The department will issue kill or pursuit-only permits sealed by an authorized department employee within five to the persons whose applications are drawn at random. Indi- days of the notification of kill. Any person who takes a cou- viduals selected will be notified by telephone or mail. Indi- gar must present the cougar skull in such a manner that teeth viduals selected must return the signed affidavit to the depart- and biological samples can be extracted to an authorized ment's wildlife program in Olympia within fifteen days of department employee at the time of sealing. being notified. Failure to return the completed affidavit to the (6) Kill or pursuit-only permit eligibility: department will result in forfeit of the permit. Kill and pur- (a) To apply for a kill or pursuit-only permit under this suit-only permits may not be sold or reassigned. section, individuals must sign an affidavit provided by the (c) If a female zone quota or total zone quota is not killed department, certifying under penalty of false swearing under in a hunt zone by January 15 (or sooner as identified by the RCW 9A.72.040 that they are a dog owner. The affidavit director), then the department will issue kill permits to addi- must be mailed to WDFW by the date and time identified by tional hunters. Hunters will be drawn at random from the the director. Individuals not registered as a dog owner will unselected pool of applicants and must be a resident of one of not be issued a permit. the five counties. (b) To apply for a kill or pursuit-only permit under this (8) Qualifications for participation and requirements: section, individuals must purchase a cougar permit applica- tion and submit the application in compliance with WAC In addition to the provisions applicable to all cougar 232-28-291 by a date and time identified by the director. hunters: (c) To be eligible for a permit, the participant must be a (a) Successful applicants must complete a training pro- Washington resident who at the time of application for a per- gram prior to participating in a pursuit-or-kill season or pur- mit possesses a valid big game license with cougar as a spe- suit-only season with the aid of dogs. cies option. The permit holder must use dogs while partici- (b) Participants must have their permit issued by the pating in a cougar hunt under this section. department in their possession while hunting cougar. (d) A permit will not be issued to any person who has (c) Individuals selected for a kill permit may kill and been convicted of unlawful use of dogs under RCW 77.15.- possess two cougar per permit and only the permittee may 245 within the five-year period prior to December 1, 2004. kill the cougar(s). However, a kill permit holder may not kill (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 95] 232-28-286 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife a second cougar in a hunt zone until January 15 (or sooner as pia, WA 98501-1091 by April 10, 2007. A violation of this identified by the director). requirement under this subsection is punishable as an infrac- (d) Individuals selected for a cougar kill or pursuit-only tion under RCW 77.15.160. permit may use dog handlers. However, no more than three (9) The permit belongs to the state of Washington. The handlers may accompany the permittee while hunting or pur- permit holder may be required to return to or turn over to the suing cougar. Dog handlers may not pursue cougar when the department the permit when, in the judgment of the depart- permit hunter is not present at the time the dogs are released ment, the permit holder violates any conditions of the permit, from a leash or unrestrained. Dog handlers must have a dog violates trespass laws while acting under this permit, or vio- handler identification card, issued by the department, in their lates any other criminal law or hunting regulation of the state possession while participating in a pursuit-or-kill season or while acting under this permit. If the permit holder is required pursuit-only season. to return to or turn over to the department the permit, the per- (e) Dog handlers must be a Washington resident and pos- mit holder may request an appeal of that action in accordance sess a valid hunting license. with chapter 34.05 RCW. Appeal request shall be filed in writing and returned within twenty days of the date of action (f) It is unlawful to kill or possess spotted cougar kittens and be addressed to WDFW Legal Services Office, 600 Cap- or adult cougars accompanied by spotted kittens. itol Way North, Olympia, Washington 98501-1091. (g) Participants must have a vehicle placard issued by the department. The vehicle placard must be placed in the per- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-28- 285, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06; 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-28- mittee's and dog handler's vehicles and be visible from out- 285, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05; 04-21-036 (Order 04-284), § 232-28- side the vehicles at all times while hunting or pursuing cou- 285, filed 10/14/04, effective 11/14/04.] gar.

232-28-286 (h) Kill and pursuit-only permit hunters are required to WAC 232-28-286 2007, 2008, and 2009 Spring black maintain and return to the department a pilot cougar hunting bear seasons and regulations. season logbook. At the end of each day hunting cougar, the permit hunters must record their hunting activities, including Who may apply: Anyone with a valid Washington big game that of their dog handlers, in their logbook. If requested by license, which includes black bear as a species option. department staff, permit hunters must provide the logbook for inspection. Logbooks must be mailed to the department at Hunt areas, permit levels, and season dates for each WDFW-Pilot Cougar Hunt, 600 Capitol Way North, Olym- license year:

Hunt name Hunt area Permits Season datesb Sherman GMU 101 15 April 15 – May 31 Kelly Hill GMU 105 10 April 15 – May 31 Douglas GMU 108 5 April 15 – May 31 Aladdin GMU 111 10 April 15 – May 31 49 Degrees North GMU 117 15 April 15 – May 31 Huckleberry GMU 121 15 April 15 – May 31 Blue Creek GMU 154 30 April 15 – May 31 Dayton GMU 162 22 April 15 – May 31 Tucannon GMU 166 7 April 15 – May 31 Wenaha GMU 169 45 April 15 – May 31 Mt. View GMU 172 22 April 15 – May 31 Lick Creek GMU 175 22 April 15 – May 31 Grande Ronde GMU 186 7 April 15 – May 31 Copalisa That portion of GMU 642 that is designated as the hunt area 100 April 15 – June 15 by Rainier Timber Company. Kapowsina That portion of GMUs 653 and/or 654 that is designated as 100 April 15 – June 15 the hunt area by Hancock Forest Management Capitol Foresta That portion of Capitol Forest within GMU 663 50 April 15 – June 15 aSpring black bear hunting seasons under this area constitute a pilot program to reduce black bear damage to trees. bPermits are valid for the license year they are issued.

Bag limit: One black bear per black bear special permit sea- hunting black bear. The use of dogs or bait to hunt black bear son. is prohibited statewide.

License required: A valid big game hunting license, which Submitting bear teeth: Successful bear hunters must sub- includes black bear as a species option, is required to hunt mit the black bear premolar located behind the canine tooth black bear. One black bear transport tag is included with a big of the upper jaw. game hunting license that has black bear as a species option. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28- Hunting method: Hunters may use any lawful big game 286, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07; 06-11-030 (Order 06-90), § 232-28- modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader equipment for 286, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/16/06.] [Title 232 WAC—p. 96] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-291

WAC232-28-290 232-28-290 Washington raffle hunts. 1. The b. The department shall inform the public of date and commission, in consultation with the director, may authorize place of the raffle, and hold the drawing as specified. hunts for big game animals and wild turkey through raffle. c. Raffle ticket sales must be complete prior to the draw- 2. When a raffle hunt is adopted by the commission the ing. director may conduct the raffle or may award a contract to a d. One winner and two alternates shall be drawn at the nonprofit wildlife conservation organization (hereafter drawing. referred to as "organization") to market and conduct the raffle 8. The department will notify the winner and two alter- drawing. The department of fish and wildlife shall solicit nates by telephone and by certified mail. The department will bids consistent with established state competitive bid rules. obtain enough information from the winner to issue the 3. There is no limit on the number of raffle tickets a per- appropriate hunting license and transport tag(s). son may purchase. 9. If the winner does not contact the department within 4. The organization interested in conducting a raffle for 15 business days of the drawing, the first alternate will be an authorized hunt shall submit a proposal outlining its expe- contacted and offered the raffle hunt. If the first alternate can- rience and plan to conduct a raffle. The proposal shall not be contacted within 10 business days after the winner dis- include: qualification deadline, the second alternate will be contacted a. Name of the organization, articles of incorporation, and offered the raffle hunt. If the second alternate cannot be and contact person. contacted within 10 business days after the first alternate dis- b. The date, time, and place of the proposed raffle draw- qualification deadline, the raffle hunt will not be offered by ing. the department. c. The approximate number of raffle tickets expected to 10. There shall be no refunds for any raffle ticket pur- be sold. chases. d. Past experience in conducting raffles. 11. The deer raffle winner may purchase an additional e. Marketing strategies to be used. deer hunting license and transport tag and the elk raffle win- f. Portion of revenue proposed to be retained by the orga- ner may purchase an additional elk hunting license and trans- nization. port tag if desired. Even if drawn in a previous license year 5. The director will select an organization to conduct a for a mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose hunt a hunter raffle. may participate in a raffle hunt. Turkey raffle winners may purchase up to three additional turkey licenses and transport a. Revenue potential to the department will be a primary tags. criterion in applicant selection. 12. Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant b. The department shall enter into a contract with the to a raffle may not be resold or reassigned. organization identifying specific terms of the contract. 13. All revenue to the department from a raffle shall be c. The director may authorize the organization to sell raf- used for the management and benefit of that species, except fle tickets for the department and retain a portion of the reve- the hunting license and transport tag fees for the appropriate nue from the tickets sold. species shall be deducted from the raffle revenue. 6. The following are rules for raffles conducted by a [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01- director authorized nonprofit wildlife conservation organiza- 10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-290, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.] tion. a. The organization shall notify the public about the raf- WAC232-28-291 232-28-291 Special hunting season permits. fle hunt opportunity and offer raffle tickets for sale. The commission may establish special hunting seasons lim- b. The public must be informed of the date, time, and ited to species and/or weapon type. place of the raffle, and the organization must hold the draw- 1. Deer, elk, cougar, or black bear special hunting season ing as specified. permit applications: c. The drawing must be accessible to the public. A. To apply for special hunting season permits for deer, d. Raffle ticket sales must be completed prior to the pub- elk, cougar, or black bear applicants must have a valid Wash- lic drawing. An accounting must be made of raffle tickets and ington big game hunting license and a valid transport tag for funds received. A representative of the department will mon- the appropriate species. To apply for a particular hunt, each itor the drawing. applicant for deer or elk must have the proper transport tag as e. One winner and two alternates shall be drawn at the identified in the special deer or elk permit regulations. drawing. B. Multiple season deer and elk permit applications may f. The organization shall notify the department of the be purchased without additional licenses or tags. The pur- name, address, and telephone number of the raffle winner and chase of the application will result in entry into the drawing. two alternates immediately (but no later than two business Persons who are successfully drawn must purchase a multiple days) after the drawing. season permit for deer or elk and may also apply for archery, g. The department's share of the raffle revenue shall be muzzleloader, or modern firearm special hunting season per- delivered to the department within 30 (thirty) business days mits for the species drawn. of the drawing. 2. Mountain goat, moose, and bighorn sheep special 7. The following are rules for raffles conducted by the hunting season permit applications: department. A. Persons who have previously harvested a mountain a. The department shall notify the public about the raffle goat, bighorn sheep, or moose in Washington are ineligible to hunt opportunity and offer raffle tickets for sale. apply for a special hunting season permit for that species. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 97] 232-28-292 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

This lifetime harvest restriction does not apply to individuals for special hunting season permits for hunters age 65 and who harvested a mountain goat before 1999, raffle or auction older. hunt authorizations, or antlerless-only moose hunts. D. Special hunting seasons for advanced hunter educa- B. Successful applicants under this section must pur- tion graduates: Only persons who hold a valid certificate chase the appropriate hunting license within fifteen days of from the Washington department of fish and wildlife the published notification deadline by the department. Failure advanced hunter education (AHE) program are eligible to to purchase forfeits the permit to an alternate applicant. apply for special hunting season permits for AHE hunters. 3. Wild turkey special hunting season permit applica- 6. Citizen reward for reporting violations - bonus points: tions A person who provides information which contributes sub- A. To apply for wild turkey special hunting season per- stantially to the arrest of another person for illegally hunting mits, each applicant must have a valid small game hunting or killing big game or an endangered species as defined by license. Title 77 RCW is eligible to receive ten bonus points toward B. Early fall wild turkey special hunting season permit the special hunting permit drawing for deer or elk special holders must have a valid turkey transport tag in possession hunting season permits. to hunt turkeys in the early fall special hunting season. A. Only ten bonus points can be awarded for providing C. Late fall wild turkey special hunting season permit information for each person charged regardless of the number holders must have a valid turkey transport tag in possession of violations involved. to hunt turkeys in the late fall special hunting season. B. Selection of bonus points is in lieu of application for a 4. Special hunting season permit applications: cash award. A. Maximum group sizes are determined for each cate- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28- gory. If a group application is drawn, all hunters in the group 291, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 05-02-046 (Order 04-327), § 232-28-291, will receive a special hunting season permit and each hunter filed 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05; 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-291, filed in the group can take an animal. 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-291, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03; 03-02-005 (Order 02-301), § 232-28-291, filed i. Maximum group size for deer is 12. 12/20/02, effective 1/20/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, ii. Maximum group size for elk is 12. 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-291, iii. Maximum group size for bear is 2. filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.] iv. Maximum group size for cougar is 2. v. Maximum group size for mountain goat is 2. WAC232-28-292 232-28-292 Washington auction hunts. 1. The vi. Maximum group size for bighorn sheep is 2. commission, in consultation with the director, may authorize vii. Maximum group size for early fall turkey is 4. hunts for big game animals and wild turkeys through auction. viii. Maximum group size for late fall turkey is 4. 2. When an auction hunt is adopted by the commission, ix. Maximum group size for moose is 2. the director shall solicit nonprofit wildlife conservation orga- x. Maximum group size for multiple season deer is 1. nizations (hereafter referred to as "organizations") to bid to xi. Maximum group size for multiple season elk is 1. market and conduct a public auction for the special auction B. An applicant may purchase only one application for a hunt. The department of fish and wildlife shall solicit bids special hunting season permit for each category. consistent with established state competitive bid rules. C. Permits will be drawn by computer selection using a 3. The organization interested in conducting an auction weighted point selection system. for an authorized hunt shall submit a proposal outlining its D. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. experience and plan to conduct a public auction. The pro- E. If an applicant makes a mistake, applies for the wrong posal shall include: hunt, and is successfully drawn, the special hunting season a. Name of the organization, articles of incorporation, permit can be returned to the department of fish and wildlife and contact person. Olympia headquarters before the opening day of the special b. The date, time, and place of the proposed public auc- hunting season or the opening day of the general hunting sea- tion. son, whichever comes first. The applicant's points will be c. The approximate number of people expected to attend restored to the level prior to the permit drawing. the auction. F. Anyone may apply for a special hunting season permit d. Past experience in conducting auctions. for deer, elk, bear, cougar, and wild turkey. e. Marketing strategies to be used. 5. In addition to requirements for special hunting season f. Portion of revenue proposed to be retained by the orga- permit applications, following are application requirements nization. for: 4. The director will select an organization to conduct an A. Special hunting seasons for persons of disability: auction. Only applicants with a Washington disabled hunter permit a. Revenue potential to the department will be a primary are eligible to apply for any special hunting season permits criterion in applicant selection. for persons of disability. b. The department shall enter into a contract with the B. Special hunting seasons for youth: Only persons who organization identifying specific terms of the contract. are eligible to lawfully purchase a youth hunting license are 5. The organization shall notify the public about the auc- eligible to apply for special hunting season permits for youth. tion hunt opportunities. C. Special hunting seasons for hunters age 65 and older: a. The public must be informed of the date, time, and Only applicants sixty-five years of age or older on or before place of the auction and, the organization must hold the auc- March 31 of the current license year will be eligible to apply tion as specified. [Title 232 WAC—p. 98] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-294

b. The auction must be accessible to the public. port tag can only be used on the contracted lands during the c. Anyone may bid on an auction permit. raffle hunt. d. The organization shall award the hunt to the highest 6. Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to qualified bidder who will then become the auction hunt a raffle may not be resold or reassigned. hunter. 7. The manager of property under contract with WDFW e. The organization shall notify the department of the who is conducting an authorized raffle will provide an annual name and address of the successful bidder within two days of report to the department of fish and wildlife prior to Decem- the auction. ber 31. The report will include information on how the event f. The department's share of the auction revenue shall be was administered, where and when it occurred, who the win- delivered to the department within 30 days of the auction. ners were, the cost of tickets, and the number of tickets sold. 8. Anyone may participate in landowner raffles. 6. All revenue to the department from an auction shall be used for the management and benefit of that species. Except, [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-293, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06. Statutory Authority: RCW that the hunting license fees for the appropriate species shall 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § be considered part of the auction price and be deducted from 232-28-293, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.] the auction revenue. A hunting license and transport tag will be mailed to the successful bidder. WAC232-28-294 232-28-294 Multiple season big game permits. 7. The deer auction winner may purchase an additional The commission may, by rule, offer permits for hunters to deer hunting license and transport tag, and the elk auction hunt deer or elk during more than one general season. winner may purchase an additional elk hunting license and An annual drawing will be conducted by the department transport tag. Even if drawn in a previous license year for a for multiple season permits. mountain goat, bighorn sheep, or moose hunt, a hunter may (1) Multiple season big game hunting permit applica- participate in an auction hunt. tions: 8. Hunting licenses or transport tags obtained pursuant to (a) To apply for multiple season big game hunting sea- an auction may not be resold or reassigned. son permits for deer or elk, applicants must purchase and sub- 9. The auction hunt hunter shall comply with all applica- mit a permit application. ble hunting rules and regulations. (b) No refunds or exchanges for applications will be made for persons applying for multiple season big game [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01- 10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-292, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.] hunting season permits after the drawing has been held. (c) An applicant may purchase only one application for a

232-28-293 multiple season big game hunting season permit for each spe- WAC 232-28-293 Landowner raffle hunts. The com- cies. mission, in consultation with the director and by agreement (d) Permits will be randomly drawn by computer selec- with cooperating private landowners, may authorize hunts for tion. big game animals through raffle. (e) Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 1. The manager of property under contract with WDFW (f) The department will establish application and draw- will conduct the landowner raffle drawing. Raffle tickets will ing dates. be sold for not more than $25.00 each. (2) The bag limit for this permit is one deer or elk. 2. Any person may purchase landowner raffle tickets in (3) Multiple season permits: addition to WDFW raffle tickets and participate in auctions (a) Hunters who are drawn will be required to purchase and special hunting season permit drawings. their original deer or elk license, corresponding to their per- 3. The landowner raffle winners must possess the appro- mit, and the multiple season big game permit. priate hunting license and transport tag prior to participating (b) Successful applicants must purchase their multiple in the landowner raffle hunt. season permit within thirty days of the drawing notification 4. The landowner deer or elk raffle hunt winners may date. If they have not purchased the multiple season permit purchase an additional deer or elk hunting license and obtain by the deadline, the next person drawn will be offered the a second transport tag for use on the contracted lands if permit. approved and authorized by the cooperating private land- (c) The permits are not transferable. owner. (4) Permit holders are required to follow all rules and 5. If an additional deer or elk hunting license and trans- restrictions for general season hunters within the game man- port tag are acquired by a raffle winner, the additional trans- agement unit or area hunted. Game Management Units Number of Permits Dates (GMUs) Legal Animal Multiple Season Deer Permits 1500 Sept. 1 - December 31 within Statewide in those GMUs with gen- Any legal buck consistent established general seasons eral seasons for archery, muzzle- with the game manage- and regulations for deer by the loader, or modern firearm hunters ment unit or area restric- commission tions

(2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 99] 232-28-295 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Game Management Units Number of Permits Dates (GMUs) Legal Animal Multiple Season Elk Permits 500 Sept. 1 - December 31 within Statewide in those GMUs with gen- Any legal bull consistent established general seasons eral seasons for archery, muzzle- with the game manage- and regulations for elk by the loader, or modern firearm hunters ment unit or area restric- commission tions [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-294, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.]

WAC232-28-295 232-28-295 Landowner hunting permits. A the field low. Hunters with limited flexibility for hunt dates landowner may enter into a contract with the department and may experience scheduling problems. Hunters can generally establish boundaries and other requirements for hunter access expect one day hunts during the permit seasons with written consistent with commission policy. authorization from the Buckrun manager. All hunters must Hunters must possess both an access permit from the land- check in and out on hunt day. Schedule hunts in advance by owner and a hunting permit from the department when hunt- calling 509-345-2577. ing on lands and for species covered under contract. Mule and Whitetail Deer (1) Buckrun 2006 Buckrun Landowner Hunting Permits Buckrun is located in Grant County, near the town of Wilson The manager of Buckrun will distribute these hunting per- Creek. A legal description of the property has been filed with mits. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize these the county and is in the contract between Buckrun and the permits. No access fee will be charged for the raffle permit department. winners. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm deer tag Hunting on Buckrun is managed for a quality experience by are eligible for permits on Buckrun properties. Contact the scheduling hunt dates and keeping the number of hunters in manager at 509-345-2577 for additional information. Hunt Name Quota Access Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description Buckrun 10 Sept. 1 - Oct. 12 Antlerless only Buckrun Buckrun 15 Oct. 22 - Dec. 31 Antlerless only Buckrun Buckrun 13 Sept. 1 - Oct. 12 3 pt. max. buck* or antler- Buckrun less Buckrun 13 Oct. 22 - Dec. 31 3 pt. max. buck* or antler- Buckrun less Buckrun 4 Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 Any deer Buckrun Buckrun Raffle 2 Sept. 1 - Dec. 31 Any deer (3 day guided Buckrun hunt) Mule and Whitetail Deer deer tag are eligible for Buckrun special permits. Hunters can generally expect one day hunts during the permit season with 2006 Buckrun Special Hunting Permits written authorization from the Buckrun manager. All hunters Hunters apply to Washington department of fish and wildlife must check in and out on hunt day. Schedule hunts in advance for these permits. Only hunters possessing a modern firearm by calling 509-345-2577. Permit Hunt Name Number Permit Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description Buckrun A 10 Sept. 1 - Oct. 12 Antlerless only youth hunters Buckrun Buckrun B 10 Sept. 1 - Oct. 12 Antlerless only disabled hunters Buckrun Buckrun C 5 Oct. 22 - Dec. 31 Antlerless only senior hunters (65+) Buckrun Buckrun D 4 Sept. 1 - Oct. 12 3 pt. max. buck* or antlerless Buckrun Buckrun E 4 Oct. 22 - Dec. 31 3 pt. max. buck* or antlerless Buckrun *3 Pt. maximum - A legal buck must have no more than 3 antler points on either antler (i.e., 1x1, 1x2, 1x3, 2x2, 2x3, 3x3 are legal). All antler points must be at least one inch long. Antler points EXCLUDE eye guards. (2) 4-O Cattle Company 2006 4-O Cattle Company Landowner Hunting Permits The manager of the 4-O Cattle Company will distribute these hunting permits. An access fee may be charged in order to utilize these permits. Elk

Hunt Name Quota Access Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description 4-O Cattle Company 1 Sept. 14-24 Any Bull 4-O Cattle Company [Title 232 WAC—p. 100] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-331

Whitetail Deer

Hunt Name Quota Access Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description 4-O Cattle Company 1 Nov. 14-24 Any Whitetail Buck 4-O Cattle Company 2006 4-O Cattle Company Special Hunting Permits Hunters apply to the Washington department of fish and wildlife for these permits. Elk Permit Hunt Name Number Permit Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description 4-O Bull Elk 1 Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 Any Bull 4-O Ranch 4-O Antlerless 33 Aug. 17-23 Antlerless Only 4-O Grouse Flats Elk A 4-O Antlerless 8 Aug. 17-23 Antlerless Only 4-O Mountain View Elk B Whitetail Deer

Permit Hunt Name Number Permit Season Special Restrictions Boundary Description 4-O White-tailed 1 Nov. 14-24 Any White-tailed Buck 4-O Ranch Buck [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28-295, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07; 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-295, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047, 77.12.020. 06-04-066 (Order 06-09), § 232-28-295, filed 1/30/06, effective 3/2/06.]

232-28-299 232-28-331 WAC 232-28-299 Mandatory report of hunting WAC 232-28-331 Game management units (GMUs) activity. (1) All hunters purchasing a hunting license must boundary descriptions—Region one. report their hunting activity for deer, elk, bear, or turkey. GMU 101-SHERMAN (Ferry and Okanogan counties): (a) Hunters must report hunting activity, for each tag Beginning at the Kettle River and the US-Canadian border acquired, by January 31. near the Ferry Customs Office, north of the town of Toroda; E on the US-Canadian border to the Kettle River, east of the (b) Reports must be made using the department's desig- town of Laurier; S down the Kettle River (Ferry-Stevens nated automated telephone hunter reporting system (toll free) county line) to the mouth of the Kettle River on Lake or internet hunter reporting system. Roosevelt; S down the western shore of Lake Roosevelt to (c) Any hunter not reporting, for each tag acquired, by the northeastern corner of the Colville Indian reservation; W January 31 will be in noncompliance of reporting require- on the northern Colville Indian reservation boundary to SR 21; N on SR 21 to SR 20 at the town of Republic; NW on SR ments. 20 to Toroda Creek Rd (Okanogan County Rd 9495) at the (d) Compliance will be credited for each species for town of Wauconda; NE on the Toroda Creek Rd (Okanogan which a transport tag is acquired. County Rd 9495 and Ferry County Rd 502) to Toroda Creek (2) As an incentive for prompt reporting, all successful at the town of Toroda; E along Toroda Creek to its mouth on hunters who report harvest within 10 days of killing an ani- the Kettle River; N up the Kettle River to the US-Canadian mal and unsuccessful hunters who report by midnight Janu- border near the Ferry Customs Office north of the town of Toroda and point of beginning. ary 10 or within 10 days after the last day of their permit hunt will be entered into a drawing for special deer and elk incen- GMU 105-KELLYHILL (Stevens County): tive permits. To be eligible for the drawing, hunters must Beginning at the Kettle River (Ferry-Stevens county line) and report their hunting activity for each transport tag acquired. the US-Canadian border east of the town of Laurier; E on the US-Canadian border to Lake Roosevelt (Columbia River); (3) Hunters who have not reported hunting activity by SW along the eastern shore of Lake Roosevelt (Columbia January 31 for deer, elk, bear, or turkey tags acquired the pre- River) to the US Hwy 395 bridge; W on US Hwy 395 over vious year will be required to pay a $10 penalty before a new the bridge to the western shore of Lake Roosevelt; N on the license that includes deer, elk, bear, or turkey tags will be western shore of Lake Roosevelt to the mouth of the Kettle issued. A hunter may only be penalized a maximum of $10 River; N up the Kettle River (Ferry-Stevens county line) to during a license year. the US-Canadian border east of the town of Laurier and the point of beginning. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 05-17-098 (Order 05-174), § 232-28- 299, filed 8/15/05, effective 9/15/05; 02-15-018 (Order 02-129), § 232-28- GMU 108-DOUGLAS (Stevens County): 299, filed 7/8/02, effective 8/8/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, Beginning at the junction of US Hwy 395 and SR 20 in the 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-299, town of Colville; NW on US Hwy 395 (SR 20) to the bridge filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01.] over Lake Roosevelt; N up the southeastern shore of Lake (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 101] 232-28-331 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Roosevelt and Columbia River to the SR 25 bridge over the Washington-Idaho state line at the town of Newport; S on the Columbia River at the town of Northport; S on SR 25 to Washington-Idaho state line to the Spokane River; W and Aladdin Rd in the town of Northport; SW on the Aladdin Rd NW down the north shore of Spokane River to Spokane to SR 20, E of the town of Colville; W on SR 20 to Hwy 395 Indian reservation boundary (Chamokane Creek) north along at the town of Colville and point of beginning. the eastern boundary of the Spokane Indian reservation boundary (Chamokane Creek) to the northeastern corner of GMU 111-ALADDIN (Stevens and Pend Oreille coun- the Spokane Indian reservation; E from the northeastern cor- ties): ner of the Spokane Indian reservation to SR 231; N on SR Beginning at the junction of the Aladdin Rd and SR 20 on the 231 to SR 292 at the town of Springdale and the point of east side of Colville; N on Aladdin Rd to SR 25 at the town of beginning. Northport; N on SR 25 to the bridge over the Columbia River; NE along the southeastern shoreline of the Columbia GMU 127-MICA PEAK (Spokane County): River to the US-Canadian border; E along the US-Canadian Beginning at the mouth of Latah Creek (Hangman Creek) on border to the Pend Oreille River; S along the western shore- the Spokane River; E up the south shore of the Spokane River line of the Pend Oreille River to Tiger East Rd, which is due to the Maple Street Bridge; N across the Maple Street Bridge east of the town of Tiger; W on the Tiger East Rd to SR 20 at to the north shore of the Spokane River; E on the north shore the town of Tiger; W and S on SR 20 to the junction with the of the Spokane River to the Washington-Idaho state line; Aladdin Rd, E of the town of Colville and point of beginning. south on the Washington-Idaho state line to SR 274 at the town of Willard; SW on SR 274 to SR 27 at the town of GMU 113-SELKIRK (Pend Oreille County): Tekoa; NW on SR 27 to Fairbanks Rd; W on Fairbanks Rd to Beginning on the western shore of the Pend Oreille River at Dunn Rd; SW on Dunn Rd to Merrit Rd; W on Merrit Rd to the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the US Route 195; N on US Route 195 to I-90; E on I-90 to Latah Washington-Idaho state line; S on the Washington-Idaho Creek (Hangman Creek); N down Latah Creek (Hangman state line to the southwestern shore of the Pend Oreille River Creek) to the Spokane River and the point of the beginning. at the town of Newport; NW along the southwestern shore of the Pend Oreille River to the US-Canadian border and the GMU 130-CHENEY (Spokane and Lincoln counties): point of beginning. Beginning on the Spokane River and SR 231; E up the north shore of the Spokane River to the Maple Street Bridge; S on GMU 117-49 DEGREES NORTH (Stevens and Pend the Maple Street Bridge to the south shore of the Spokane Oreille counties): River; W on the south shore of the Spokane River to Latah Beginning at junction of SR 20 and US Hwy 395 at the town Creek (Hangman Creek) in Spokane; S up Latah Creek of Colville; E on SR 20 to Tiger East Rd at the town of Tiger; (Hangman Creek) to I-90; W on I-90 to US Hwy 195; S on E on Tiger East Rd to western shore of the Pend Oreille US Hwy 195 to Rosalia exit and south to Gashouse Rd in the River; S along the southwestern shore of the Pend Oreille town of Rosalia; W on Gashouse Rd to Squaw Rd; NW on River to the Washington-Idaho state line; S along the Wash- Squaw Rd to Blackman Rd; W on Blackman Rd to Texas ington-Idaho state line to US Hwy 2 in the town of Newport; Ferry Rd; S on Texas Ferry Rd to Siegal Rd; W on Siegal Rd SW and S on US Hwy 2 to the Deer Park-Milan Rd; W on the to Belsby Rd; W on Belsby Rd to Henderson Rd; W on Hend- Deer Park-Milan Rd to US Hwy 395 at the town of Deer erson Rd to Mullinix Rd; N on Mullinix Rd to Reed Rd; W on Park; NW on US Hwy 395 to its junction with SR 20 at the Reed Rd to Spuller Rd; S on Spuller Rd to Dewey Rd; W on town of Colville and the point of the beginning. Dewey Rd to Stoner Rd; SW on Stoner Rd to SR 23; NW GMU 121-HUCKLEBERRY (Stevens County): along SR 23 to SR 231; N on SR 231 to US Hwy 2; E on US Beginning at the US Hwy 395 bridge over Lake Roosevelt Hwy 2 to SR 231 at the town of Reardan; N along State Hwy 231 to the Spokane River and to the point of beginning. (Columbia River) northwest of the town of Kettle Falls; SE on US Hwy 395 through Colville and Chewelah to SR 292 at GMU 133-ROOSEVELT (Lincoln County): Loon Lake; W on SR 292 to SR 231 at the town of Spring- Beginning at the west end of the Grand Coulee Dam at Lake dale; S on SR 231 to the northeast corner of the Spokane Roosevelt; E along the Grant-Okanogan, Lincoln-Okanogan, Indian reservation; W on the northern boundary of the Spo- Lincoln-Ferry county lines on Lake Roosevelt to the Spokane kane Indian reservation to eastern boundary of the Colville River; E up the Spokane River, following the Lincoln- Indian reservation on the Ferry-Stevens county line on Lake Stevens county line, to SR 231; S on SR 231 to US Hwy 2 at Roosevelt; N along the Colville Indian reservation boundary the town of Reardan; W on US Hwy 2 to SR 21 at the town of to its northern corner on Lake Roosevelt; W along Colville Wilbur; N on SR 21 to SR 174; NW on SR 174 to SR 155 at Indian reservation boundary to the western shore of Lake the town of Grand Coulee; NE on SR 155 to the access road Roosevelt; N along western shore of Lake Roosevelt to the to the Grand Coulee Dam causeway (access restricted); E on US Hwy 395 bridge over Lake Roosevelt northwest of the the causeway access road to the west end of the Grand Coulee town of Kettle Falls and the point of beginning. Dam at Lake Roosevelt and the point of the beginning. GMU 124-MOUNT SPOKANE (Spokane, Stevens and GMU 136-HARRINGTON (Lincoln and Grant counties): Pend Oreille counties): Beginning at the town of Grand Coulee at SR 174 and Rd W Beginning at the junction of SR 231 and SR 292 at the town N.E. (Grand Coulee Hill Rd); SE on SR 174 to US Hwy 2 at of Springdale; E on SR 292 to US Hwy 395 at Loon Lake; SE the town of Wilbur; E on US Hwy 2 to SR 231; S on 231 to on US Hwy 395 to the Deer Park-Milan Rd; E on the Deer SR 23; S on SR 23 to I-90; SW on I-90 to Danekas Rd (Inter- Park-Milan Rd to US Hwy 2; N and NE on US Hwy 2 to the state Hwy Exit 231); W on Danekas Rd to Tokio Rd; W on [Title 232 WAC—p. 102] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-331

Tokio Rd to Marcellus Rd; N on Marcellus Rd to Davis Rd; Columbia, and Whitman-Garfield county lines) to SR 127 W on Davis Rd to Rd 12 N.E.; W on Rd 12 N.E. to Rd W bridge at Central Ferry; S on SR 127 (Central Ferry Hwy) to N.E.; N on Rd W N.E. to Rd X N.E. at the town of Marlin; N US Hwy 12 at Dodge Junction; SW on US Hwy 12, through on Rd X N.E. to Kiner Rd (Lincoln County Rd 9115); NE, E, the towns of Dayton and Waitsburg, to SR 125 at the town of N, E, and N on Kiner Rd (Lincoln County Rd 9115) to US Walla Walla; S on SR 125 to the Washington-Oregon state Hwy 2, east of the town of Almira; SW on US Hwy 2 to Max- line; W on the Washington-Oregon state line to the Columbia well Rd; W on Maxwell Rd to Old Coulee Rd at the town of River (Benton-Walla Walla county line); N along the Colum- Almira; N on Old Coulee Rd to Douglas Rd; W on Douglas bia River (Benton-Walla Walla county line) to the mouth of Rd to Peterson Rd; N on Peterson Rd to Rd 51; E on Rd 51 the Snake River and the point of beginning. N.E. to Rd W N.E.; N on Rd W N.E. to Grand Coulee Hill GMU 154-BLUE CREEK (Walla Walla and Columbia Rd; N on Grand Coulee Hill Rd to SR 174 in the town of counties): Grand Coulee and the point of the beginning. Beginning on US Hwy 12 at the town of Waitsburg; NE on GMU 139-STEPTOE (Lincoln, Whitman, and Spokane US Hwy 12 to Hogeye Rd at Long Station; E on Hogeye Rd counties): to the Payne Hollow Rd; S on the Payne Hollow Rd to Jasper Beginning at the Washington-Idaho state line and SR 274 at Mountain Rd; S on Jasper Mountain Rd to Mt. Pleasant Rd; S the town of Willard; W on SR 274 to SR 27 at the town of on Mt. Pleasant Rd to Dent Rd; S on Dent Rd to the Lewis Tekoa; NW on SR 27 to Fairbanks Rd; W on Fairbanks Rd to Peak Rd; S on the Lewis Peak Rd to Lewis Peak Trail; SE on Dunn Rd; SW on Dunn Rd to Merrit Rd; W on Merrit Rd to Lewis Peak Trail to US Forest Service Trail 3211 (Mill Creek the town of Rosalia; from Rosalia, W on Gashouse Rd to Watershed Intake Trail); SW on US Forest Service Trail Squaw Rd; NW on Squaw Rd to Blackman Rd; W on Black- 3211 to the Washington-Oregon state line; W on the Wash- man Rd to Texas Ferry Rd; S on Texas Ferry Rd to Siegal Rd; ington-Oregon state line to SR 125; N on SR 125 to US Hwy W on Siegal Rd to Belsby Rd; W on Belsby Rd to Henderson 12; NE on US Hwy 12 to the town of Waitsburg and the point Rd; W on Henderson Rd to Mullinix Rd; N on Mullinix Rd to of beginning. Reed Rd; W on Reed Rd to Spuller Rd; S on Spuller Rd to GMU 157-MILL CREEK WATERSHED (Walla Walla Dewey Rd; W on Dewey Rd to Stoner Rd; SW on Stoner Rd and Columbia counties): to SR 23; N on SR 23 to Lamont Rd; SW on Lamont Rd to Beginning at US Forest Service Trail 3211 (Mill Creek Revere Rd; S on Revere Rd to Rock Creek; S down Rock Watershed Intake Trail) at the Washington-Oregon state line; Creek to the Palouse River; S down the Palouse River to SR NE and E on US Forest Service Trail 3211 to US Forest Ser- 26; E along SR 26 to US Hwy 195 at the town of Colfax; S on vice Rd 64; S on the US Forest Service Rd 64 to the Washing- US Hwy 195 to SR 270; E on SR 270 to Washington-Idaho ton-Oregon state line; W on the Washington-Oregon state state line; north on the Washington-Idaho state line to SR 274 line to US Forest Service Trail 3211 and the point of begin- at the town of Willard and the point of the beginning. ning. GMU 142-ALMOTA (Whitman County): GMU 162-DAYTON (Walla Walla and Columbia coun- Beginning at US Hwy 195 and SR 26 at the town of Colfax; ties): SE on US Hwy 195 to SR 270; E on SR 270, through the Beginning at the junction of US Hwy 12 and Patit Rd in the town of Pullman to the Washington-Idaho state line near town of Dayton; E on the Patit Rd to the Hartsock Grade Rd- Moscow, Idaho; S along the Washington-Idaho state line to Maloney Mountain Rd intersection; S on Maloney Mountain the Snake River (Asotin-Whitman county line), north of the Rd to US Forest Service Rd 4625 (Maloney Mountain Rd); S town of Clarkston; W along the Snake River (Asotin-Whit- and W on to US Forest Service Rd 4625 to Skyline Drive Rd; man, Garfield-Whitman, and Columbia-Whitman county SE on Skyline Drive Rd to US Forest Service Rd 46 (Skyline line) to the mouth of the Palouse River (Franklin-Whitman Drive Rd); S on US Forest Service Rd 46 to US Forest Ser- county line); N and E up the Palouse River (Franklin-Whit- vice Rd 64; S on US Forest Service Rd 64 to US Forest Ser- man county line) to SR 26, west of the town of Gordon; E on vice Trail 3211 (Mill Creek Watershed Intake Trail); W on SR 26 (Washtucna-Lacrosse Hwy) to US Hwy 195 at the US Forest Service Trail 3211 to the Lewis Peak Trail; NW on town of Colfax and the point of beginning. the Lewis Peak Trail to Lewis Peak Rd; N on the Lewis Peak GMU 145-MAYVIEW (Garfield and Asotin counties): Rd to Dent Rd; N on Dent Rd to Mt. Pleasant Rd; N on the Beginning at the SR 127 bridge crossing the Snake River Mt. Pleasant Rd to the Jasper Mountain Rd; N on the Jasper (Whitman-Garfield county line) at Central Ferry; E along the Mountain Rd to Payne Hollow Rd; N on Payne Hollow Rd to Snake River (Whitman-Asotin and Whitman-Garfield county Hogeye Rd; W on Hogeye Rd to US Hwy 12 at Long Station; lines) to the mouth of Alpowa Creek; S up Alpowa Creek to NE on US Hwy 12 to its junction with Patit Rd at the town of the US Hwy 12 bridge; W on US Hwy 12 to SR 127; N on SR Dayton and the point of beginning. 127 (Central Ferry Hwy) to the bridge crossing the Snake GMU 163-MARENGO (Columbia and Garfield coun- River (Garfield-Whitman county line) at Central Ferry and ties): the point of beginning. Beginning at the junction of US Hwy 12 and Patit Rd in the GMU 149-PRESCOTT (Walla Walla, Columbia, and town of Dayton; N and E on US Hwy 12 to the Tatman Garfield counties): Mountain Rd at Zumwalt; SE on Tatman Mountain Rd to Beginning on the Columbia River at the mouth of the Snake Linville Gulch Rd; S on the Linville Gulch Rd to the Blind River (Benton-Franklin-Walla Walla county line); NE and E Grade Rd; SW on the Blind Grade Rd to the Tucannon Rd; N along the Snake River (Franklin-Walla Walla, Whitman- on the Tucannon Rd to the Hartsock Grade Rd; S on the Hart- (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 103] 232-28-331 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife sock Grade Rd to the Patit Rd; W on the Patit Rd to US Hwy Rd-Mill Rd to SR 129 at the town of Anatone; SW on SR 129 12 in the town of Dayton and the point of beginning. to the Washington-Oregon state line; due W on the Washing- ton-Oregon state line to US Forest Service Trail 3100 and the GMU 166-TUCANNON (Columbia and Garfield coun- point of beginning. ties): Beginning at the intersection of the Hartsock Grade Rd and GMU 175-LICK CREEK (Garfield and Asotin counties): the Tucannon River Rd; SE on the Tucannon River Rd to the Beginning at the intersection of US Forest Service Rd 40 elk drift fence at the northern boundary of the W.T. Wooten (Mountain Rd) and the elk drift fence on the Umatilla Wildlife Area; E and S along the elk drift fence to the US For- National Forest's northern boundary; E along the elk drift est Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) at the Umatilla National fence to its end at the eastern border section line of Section 2, Forest's northern boundary; S on the US Forest Service Rd 40 T9N, R43E; due S from the end to the elk drift fence on sec- (Mountain Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 4030 (Diamond Peak tion line of Section 2, T9N, R43E to Charley Creek; E down Rd); W on US Forest Service Rd 4030 to US Forest Service Charley Creek to Asotin Creek; S down Asotin Creek to the Trail 3113 (Diamond Peak Trail-Bullfrog Springs Trail-Ore- South Fork Asotin Creek Rd; S up the South Fork Asotin gon Butte Trail) at Diamond Peak; W on US Forest Service Creek Rd to Campbell Grade Rd; E on the Campbell Grade Trail 3113 to US Forest Service Trail 3136 (Teepee Trail); W Rd to Back Rd (Asotin County Rd 01550); N and E on Back along US Forest Service Trail 3136 to US Forest Service Rd Rd (Asotin County Rd 01550) to the Cloverland Rd; S on 4608 (Teepee Rd) at Teepee Camp; W on the US Forest Ser- Cloverland Rd to its junction with the Umatilla National For- vice Rd 4608 to US Forest Service Rd 46 (Skyline Drive Rd); est's eastern boundary fence; E and S on the US Forest Ser- N on the US Forest Service Rd 46 to Skyline Drive Rd; N on vice boundary fence past Big Butte to US Forest Service Rd Skyline Drive Rd to the Maloney Mountain Rd; W on Mal- 4303 (Big Butte Rd-Mount Misery Rd); W on US Forest Ser- oney Mountain Rd to US Forest Service Rd 4625 (Maloney vice Rds 4304, 43, and 44 (Big Butte Rd-Mount Misery Rd) Mountain Rd); E and N on the US Forest Service Rd 4625 to US Forest Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) at Misery junc- (Maloney Mountain Rd) to the Hartsock Grade Rd; N on the tion; NW on US Forest Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd) to the Hartsock Grade Rd to the Tucannon River Rd and the point intersection with the elk drift fence on the Umatilla National of the beginning. Forest's northern boundary and the point of beginning. GMU 169-WENAHA (Columbia, Garfield and Asotin GMU 178-PEOLA (Garfield and Asotin counties): counties): Beginning on the Washington-Oregon state line at the US Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy 12 and Tatman Forest Service Rd 64; N on US Forest Service Rd 64 to US Mountain Rd at Zumwalt; E on US Hwy 12 to bridge near the Forest Service Rd 46 (Skyline Dr); E on US Forest Service mouth of Alpowa Creek; N down Alpowa Creek to the Snake Rd 46 to US Forest Service Rd 4608 (Teepee Rd) at Godman River; E and S along the Snake River (Asotin-Whitman Springs; E on US Forest Service Rd 4608 to US Forest Ser- county line, Washington-Idaho state line) to the mouth of vice Trail 3136 (Teepee Trail) at Teepee Camp; E on the US Asotin Creek; W along Asotin Creek to Charley Creek; W Forest Service Trail 3136 to US Forest Service Trail 3113 along Charley Creek to the unit boundary marker at the east- (Oregon Butte Trail-Bullfrog Springs Trail-Diamond Peak ern border section line of Section 2, T9N, R43E; N on eastern Trail); E on US Forest Service Trail 3113 to US Forest Ser- border section line of Section 2, T9N, R43E to end of the elk vice Rd 4030 (Diamond Peak Rd) at Diamond Peak; E on US drift fence; W along the elk drift fence to the boundary of the Forest Service Rd 4030 to US Forest Service Rd 40 (Moun- W.T. Wooten Wildlife Area; NW and W along the elk drift tain Rd); S along US Forest Service Rd 40 to US Forest Ser- fence to the Tucannon River Rd; N on the Tucannon River vice Rd 4039 (South Boundary Rd); SW along US Forest Rd to Blind Grade Rd; NE up Blind Grade Rd to the Linville Service Rd 4039 to US Forest Service Trail 3133 (Three Gulch Rd; N on the Linville Gulch Rd to Tatman Mountain Forks Trail); NW on US Forest Service Trail 3133 to US For- Rd; NW up Tatman Mountain Rd to US Hwy 12 at Zumwalt est Service Trail 3100; S on US Forest Service Trail 3100 to and the point of beginning. the Washington-Oregon state line; due W on the Washing- GMU 181-COUSE (Asotin County): ton-Oregon state line to US Forest Service Rd 64 and the point of beginning. Beginning at the mouth of Asotin Creek on the Snake River at the town of Asotin; S along the Snake River (Washington- GMU 172-MOUNTAIN VIEW (Garfield and Asotin Idaho state line) to the Grande Ronde River; W along the counties): north shore of Grande Ronde River to SR 129; NW on SR Beginning on the Washington-Oregon state line at US Forest 129 to Mill Rd in the town of Anatone; S and W on the Mill Service Trail 3100; N on US Forest Service Trail 3100 to US Rd-Bennett Ridge Rd to West Mountain Rd; SW on West Forest Service Trail 3133 (Three Forks Trail); SE on US For- Mountain Rd to Umatilla National Forest eastern boundary est Service Trail 3133 (Three Forks Trail) to US Forest Ser- fence at Big Butte; N along the Umatilla National Forest vice Rd 4039 (South Boundary Rd); NE on US Forest Service boundary fence to the Cloverland Rd; NE on the Cloverland Rd 4039 to US Forest Service Rd 40 (Mountain Rd); N on US Rd to Back Rd (Asotin County Rd 01550); W and S on Back Forest Service Rd 40 to US Forest Service Rd 44 (Mount Rd (Asotin County Rd 01550) to Campbell Grade Rd; W on Misery-Big Butte Rd) at Misery junction; E on US Forest the Campbell Grade Rd to the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd; Service Rds 44, 43, and 4304 (Mount Misery-Big Butte Rd) NE on the South Fork Asotin Creek Rd to Asotin Creek; NE to West Mountain Rd; NE on the West Mountain Rd to the down Asotin Creek to the Snake River at the town of Asotin Bennett Ridge Rd-Mill Rd; N and E on the Bennett Ridge and the point of beginning. 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GMU 186-GRANDE RONDE (Asotin County): GMU 209-WANNACUT (Okanogan County): Beginning on the Washington-Oregon state line and SR 129; Beginning where the Similkameen Rd (County Rd 4568) N on SR 129 to the Grande Ronde River; E along the north crosses the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian bor- shore of the Grande Ronde River to the Snake River (Wash- der to the eastern shore of Lake Osoyoos; S along the eastern ington-Idaho state line); S along the Snake River (Washing- shore of Lake Osoyoos and the eastern shore of Okanogan ton-Idaho state line) to the Washington-Oregon state line; W River to the Fourth Street Bridge at the town of Tonasket; on the Washington-Oregon state line to SR 129 and the point NW on Fourth Street on the Fourth Street Bridge to County of beginning. Hwy 7; S on County Hwy 7 to North Pine Creek Rd (County Rd 9410); SW on North Pine Creek Rd (County Rd 9410) to [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28- the Horse Springs Coulee Rd (County Rd 4371), north of 331, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-331, Aeneas Lake; north on Horse Springs Coulee Road (County filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-331, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.] Road 4371) to Loomis-Oroville Highway (County Road 9425) west of Spectacle Lake; W and N on Loomis-Oroville Hwy (County Rd 9425) to Similkameen Rd (County Rd 232-28-332 WAC 232-28-332 Game management units (GMUs) 4568); N on the Similkameen Rd (County Rd 4568) to the boundary descriptions—Region two. US-Canadian border and the point of beginning.

GMU 203-PASAYTEN (Okanogan and Whatcom coun- GMU 215-SINLAHEKIN (Okanogan County): ties): Beginning at the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilder- ness border and the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Cana- Beginning at the western junction of the Pasayten Wilderness dian border to the border station on Similkameen Rd (County Area-Ross Lake National Recreational Area border and the Rd 4568); SE on the Similkameen Rd (County Rd 4568) to US-Canadian border; E along the US-Canadian border to the the Loomis-Oroville Rd (County Rd 9425); S on the Loomis- eastern junction of the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary Oroville Rd (County Rd 9425), through the town of Loomis, and the US-Canadian border; S on the Pasayten Wilderness then east to the Horse Springs Coulee Rd (County Rd 4371) border to US Forest Service Trail 375; W on US Forest Ser- west of Spectacle Lake; S on the Horse Springs Coulee Rd vice Trail 375 to US Forest Service Trail 341; SW on US For- (County Rd 4371) to the North Pine Creek Rd (County Rd est Service Trail 341 to its junction with US Forest Service 9410); NE on the North Pine Creek Rd (County Rd 9410) to Trail 533 and US Forest Service Trail 343; W on US Forest County Hwy 7; NE on County Hwy 7 to Fourth Street and the Service Trail 343 to US Forest Service Trail 342; SW on US Fourth Street Bridge which crosses the Okanogan River into Forest Service Trail 342 to Pasayten Wilderness boundary; the town of Tonasket; SE onto the Fourth Street Bridge and W on the Pasayten Wilderness boundary to US Forest Ser- the Okanogan River; S along the eastern shore of the Okan- vice Trail 478 (Robinson Creek Trail); N on US Forest Ser- ogan River to bridge crossing the Okanogan River at the town vice Trail 478 (Robinson Creek Trail) to US Forest Service of Riverside; SW from said bridge to the junction of River- Trail 575; S on US Forest Service Trail 575 to US Forest Ser- side Cutoff Rd (County Rd 9260) and US Hwy 97; N on US vice Trail 498; NW overland from the junction of US Forest Hwy 97 to the South Pine Creek Rd (County Rd 9410); W on Service Trails 575 and 498 to the junction of US Forest Ser- the South Pine Creek Rd (County Rd 9410) to Fish Lake Rd vice Trails 576 and 472; W on US Forest Service Trail 576 to (County Rd 4290); W on Fish Lake Rd (County Rd 4290) to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail); N on US South Fish Lake Rd (County Rd 4282), along the south shore Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to the Pasayten of Fish Lake; SW on South Fish Lake Rd (County Rd 4282), Wilderness Area border at Jim Pass; W on the Pasayten Wil- to the Sinlahekin Rd (County Rd 4015); SW on the Sinla- derness Area border to Ross Lake National Recreational Area hekin Rd (County Rd 4015), along the north shore of Con- border; N on the Pasayten Wilderness Area-Ross Lake conully Lake, to the Salmon Creek North Fork Rd (County National Recreational Area border to the US-Canadian bor- Rd 2361), at the town of Conconully; N on US Forest Service der and the point of the beginning. Rd 38 (Salmon Creek North Fork Rd, County Rd 2361) to US Forest Service Rd 3820; N on US Forest Service Rd 3820 GMU 204-OKANOGAN EAST (Okanogan and Ferry over Lone Frank Pass, to US Forest Service Rd 39; N on US counties): Forest Service Rd 39 to the US Forest Service Rd 300 at Long Beginning on the eastern shore of Osoyoos Lake and the US- Swamp trailhead; W on the US Forest Service 300 to US For- Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to the Kettle est Service Trail 342; N on US Forest Service Trail 342 to US River near the Ferry Customs Office, north of the town of Forest Service Trail 343; E on US Forest Service Trail 343 to Toroda; S down the Kettle River to the mouth of Toroda US Forest Service Trail 341; E on US Forest Service Trail Creek; W up Toroda Creek to Toroda Creek Rd (Ferry 341 to US Forest Service Trail 375; E on US Forest Service County Rd 502); SW on Toroda Creek Rd (Ferry County Rd Trail 375 to the eastern boundary of the Pasayten Wilderness 502 and Okanogan County Rd 9495) to SR 20 at the town of Area; N on the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary to the Wauconda; E on SR 20 to SR 21 at the town of Republic; S US-Canadian border and the point of beginning. on SR 21 to the northern border of the Colville Indian reser- GMU 218-CHEWUCH (Okanogan County): vation; W on the northern border of the Colville Indian reser- Beginning at Harts Pass on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 vation to the Okanogan River; N up the eastern shore of the (Pacific Crest Trail); N on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 Okanogan River and the eastern shore of Osoyoos Lake to the (Pacific Crest Trail) to US Forest Service Trail 576 at Buffalo US-Canadian border and the point of beginning. Pass; E on US Forest Service Trail 576 to its junction with US (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 105] 232-28-332 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Forest Service Trail 472; SE overland from the junction of and US Hwy 97 to the bridge crossing the Okanogan River at US Forest Service Trails 576 and 472 to the junction of US the town of Riverside; S down the Okanogan River, through Forest Service Trails 498 and 575; NE on US Forest Service the town of Omak, to SR 20 at the town of Okanogan; W on Trail 575 to the US Forest Service Trail 478 (Robinson Creek SR 20 to US Forest Service Rd 42 (North Summit Rd), east Trail); SE on the US Forest Service Trail 478 (Robinson of Loup Loup Summit; N on US Forest Service Rd 42 (North Creek Trail) to the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary; E on Summit Rd) to West Fork Rd (County Rd 2017); N on West the Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary to US Forest Service Fork Rd (County Rd 2017) to the town of Conconully and the Trail 342; S on US Forest Service Trail 342 to US Forest Ser- point of beginning. vice Rd 300; SW on US Forest Service Rd 300 to the US For- est Service Rd 39 (Middle Fork Toats Coulee Creek Rd) at GMU 239-CHILIWIST (Okanogan County): Long Swamp Trailhead; S on US Forest Service Rd 39 (Mid- Beginning at the intersection of SR 153 and SR 20, southeast dle Fork Toats Coulee Creek Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 37 of the town of Twisp; E on SR 20, past Loup Loup Summit, (Boulder Creek Rd); SW and S on US Forest Service Rd 37 to the bridge crossing over the Okanogan River at the town of (Boulder Creek Rd) to the Eastside Chewuch River Rd Okanogan; SE on to the bridge over the Okanogan River at (County Rd 9137); S on the Eastside Chewuch River Rd the town of Okanogan; S along the Okanogan River to the (County Rd 9137) to SR 20 at the town of Winthrop; NW on Columbia River (Douglas-Okanogan county line); W along SR 20 to the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest the Columbia River (Douglas-Okanogan county line) to a Trail); N on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest point on the county line due east of the US Hwy 97 bridge Trail) to Harts Pass and the point of beginning. crossing the mouth of the Methow River at the town of Pateros; SE on US Hwy 97 to SR 153; NW and N on SR 153 GMU 224-PEARRYGIN (Okanogan County): to SR 20, southeast of the town of Twisp, and the point of Beginning at the US Forest Service Rd 39 and US Forest Ser- beginning. vice Rd 3820; S on US Forest Service Rd 3820, through Lone Frank Pass, to the North Fork Salmon Creek Rd (US Forest GMU 242-ALTA (Okanogan County): Service Rd 38); SE on the North Fork Salmon Creek Rd (US Beginning at the junction of the Sawtooth Ridge line Forest Service Rd 38, County Rd 2361) to West Fork Rd (Chelan-Okanogan county line) and US Forest Service Trail (County Rd 2017) at the town of Conconully; SW on West 432 at Twisp Pass; E on US Forest Service Trail 432 to Twisp Fork Rd (County Rd 2017) to US Forest Service Rd 42 River Rd at the Roads End Campground; E on the Twisp (North Summit Rd); SW on US Forest Service Rd 42 (North River Rd (US Forest Service Rd 4440, US Forest Service Rd Summit Rd) to SR 20 at Loup Loup Summit; W on SR 20, 44, County Rd 9114) to SR 20 at the town of Twisp; S and E through the town of Twisp, to the Eastside Chewuch River on SR 20 to SR 153; S and SE on SR 153 to US Hwy 97; N Rd at the town of Winthrop; N on the Eastside Chewuch on the US Hwy 97 to the bridge crossing the mouth of the River Rd to US Forest Service Rd 37 (Boulder Creek Rd); Methow River at the town of Pateros; E from the US Hwy 97 NE on the US Forest Service Rd 37 (Boulder Creek Rd) to bridge to the Douglas-Okanogan county line in Lake Pateros US Forest Service Rd 39 (Middle Fork Boulder Creek Rd); (Columbia River); S along Douglas-Okanogan county line in NE on US Forest Service Rd 39 (Middle Fork Boulder Creek Lake Pateros (Columbia River) to Wells Dam; NW from Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 3820 and the point of beginning. Wells Dam to the junction of Azwell Rd and US Hwy 97; S on US Hwy 97 to Apple Acres Rd; W on Apple Acres Rd to GMU 231-GARDNER (Okanogan County): Antoine Creek Rd (Chelan County Rd 8140); NW on the Beginning at the crossing of US Forest Service Trail 2000 Antoine Creek Rd (Chelan County Rd 8140) to US Forest (Pacific Crest Trail) and SR 20; S and E on SR 20 to the Service Rd 8020 (Manastash Ridge); N on US Forest Service Twisp River Rd at the town of Twisp; W on the Twisp River Rd 8020 to the Sawtooth Ridge line (Chelan-Okanogan Rd (County Rd 9114, US Forest Service Rd 44, US Forest county line) at Fox Peak; NW on the Sawtooth Ridge line Service Rd 4440) to US Forest Service Trail 432 (North Fork (Chelan-Okanogan county line) to its intersection with US Twisp River Trail); N on US Forest Service Trail 432 (North Forest Service Trail 432 at Twisp Pass and the point of begin- Fork Twisp River Trail) to North Cascades National Park ning. boundary at Twisp Pass; N and W on North Cascades National Park boundary US Forest Service Trail 2000 GMU 243-MANSON (Chelan County): (Pacific Crest Trail); N on US Forest Service Trail 2000 Beginning at the Chelan River in the town of Chelan, north- (Pacific Crest Trail) to SR 20 and the point of beginning. west to Lake Chelan; NW along the south shore of Lake Chelan to the Stehekin River; SE along the north shore of GMU 233-POGUE (Okanogan County): Lake Chelan to the Lake Chelan National Recreation bound- Beginning at Sinlahekin Rd (County Rd 4015) and West Fork ary; NE along the National Recreation Area boundary to Rd (County Rd 2017) at the town of Conconully; north on the Sawtooth Ridge; SE along Sawtooth Ridge line (Chelan- Sinlahekin Rd (County Rd 4015) to the South Fish Lake Rd Okanogan county line) to US Forest Service Rd 8020 at Fox (County Rd 4282); NE on the South Fish Lake Rd (County Peak; SE on US Forest Service Rd 8020 to US Forest Service Rd 4282), along the south end of Fish Lake to Fish Lake Rd Rd 8140 (Antoine Creek Rd); SE on US Forest Service Rd (County Rd 4290); E on Fish Lake Rd (County Rd 4290) to 8140 (Antoine Creek Rd) to Apple Acres Rd; NE on Apple the South Pine Creek Rd (County Rd 9410); E on the South Acres Rd to US Hwy 97; NE on US Hwy 97 to its junction Pine Creek Rd (County Rd 9410) to US Hwy 97; S on US with Azwell Rd; SE from the junction of US Hwy 97 and Hwy 97 to its junction with Riverside Cutoff Rd at the town Azwell Rd to Wells Dam on the Columbia River; SW down of Riverside; NE from the junction of Riverside Cutoff Rd the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line) to the [Title 232 WAC—p. 106] (2007 Ed.) 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Chelan River; NW up the Chelan River to the town of Chelan vice Rd 8410 (Slide Ridge Rd) to Twenty-five Mile Creek; N and the point of beginning. down Twenty-five Mile Creek to the south shore of Lake Chelan and the point of beginning. GMU 244-CLARK (Chelan County): Beginning at the mouth of Stehekin River on Lake Chelan; GMU 248-BIG BEND (Douglas and Grant counties): SE along the south shore of Lake Chelan to the Glacier Peak Beginning on SR 17 at the Chalk Hills Rd (K N.E. Rd); N on Wilderness boundary at Bearcat Ridge; S, W and N on the the Chalk Hills Rd (K N.E. Rd) to Box Canyon Rd (L N.E. Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary to the Pacific Crest Trail Rd); N on Box Canyon Rd (L N.E. Rd) to the first intermit- (US Forest Service Trail 2000) at Kodak Peak; N on the tent stream crossed in Section 30, T30N, R27E; N on the first Pacific Crest Trail (US Forest Service Trail 2000) to North intermittent stream crossed in Section 30 T30N, R27E by the Cascades National Park; N and E on the North Cascades Box Canyon Rd (L N.E. Rd) to the Columbia River; E up the National Park boundary to Lake Chelan National Recreation Columbia River to the west end of the Grand Coulee Dam; W boundary at Hock Mountain; S along the Lake Chelan on the Grand Coulee Dam causeway access road (Limited National Recreation Area boundary to the north shore of Access) to SR 155; SW on SR 155 to SR 174; NE on SR 174 Lake Chelan; NW along the north shore of Lake Chelan to to the Grand Coulee Dam feeder canal; SW up the Grand the Stehekin River and the point of beginning. Coulee Dam feeder canal to Banks Lake; S along the west shore of Banks Lake to a point due east from Mold Rd (Rd 9 GMU 245-CHIWAWA (Chelan County): N.E.); W from the point due east of Mold Rd on the west Beginning on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest shore of Banks Lake to Mold Rd (Rd 9 N.E.); W on Mold Rd Trail) and the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary at Kodak (Rd 9 N.E.) to SR 17; N along SR 17 to SR 172; W on SR Peak; SE and NE on the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area 172, through the town of Mansfield, to Bridgeport Hill Rd boundary to the Entiat River; SE down the Entiat River to US (Mathieson Rd, B N.E. Rd); N on the Bridgeport Hill Rd Forest Service Rd 5700 (Mad River Rd) at the town of (Mathieson Rd, B N.E. Rd) to West Foster Creek Rd; N on Ardenvoir; NW on US Forest Service Rd 5700 (Mad River West Foster Creek Rd to SR 17; E on SR 17 to the Chalk Rd) to the US Forest Service Rd 5800; SW on US Forest Ser- Hills Rd (K N.E. Rd) and the point of beginning. vice Rd 5800 to US Forest Service Rd 7520 (Eagle Creek Rd) at French Corral; SW on US Forest Service Rd 7520 (Eagle GMU 249-ALPINE (Kittitas and Chelan counties): Creek Rd) to SR 209 (Chumstick Hwy) north of Leaven- Beginning on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest worth; S on SR 209 (Chumstick Hwy) to US Hwy 2; W and Trail) and the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary near Jose- N on US Hwy 2 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific phine Lake south of Stevens Pass; E, S, and W on the Alpine Crest Trail) at Stevens Pass; N on US Forest Service Trail Lakes Wilderness boundary to US Forest Service Trail 2000 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to Glacier Peak Wilderness bound- (Pacific Crest Trail) near Kendall Peak Lake; N on US Forest ary at Kodak Peak and the point of beginning. Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary near Josephine Lake and the point of GMU 246-SLIDE RIDGE (Chelan County): beginning. Beginning on the south shore of Lake Chelan at the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary at Bearcat Ridge; SE along the GMU 250-SWAKANE (Chelan County): south shore of Lake Chelan to Twenty-five Mile Creek; SW Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy 2 and Chumstick up Twenty-five Mile Creek to US Forest Service Rd 8410 Hwy (SR 209); SE on US Hwy 2 to the Columbia River (Slide Ridge Rd); S and E on US Forest Service Rd 8410 (Chelan-Douglas county line); NE on Chelan-Douglas (Slide Ridge Rd) to US Forest Service Trail 1448, at Stormy county line (the Columbia River) to the Entiat River; NW up Mountain; NW on US Forest Service Trail 1448 to US Forest the Entiat River to the Mad River Rd (US Forest Service Rd Service Trail 1445 (Fourmile Ridge Trail); W on US Forest 5700) at the town of Ardenvoir; N on the Mad River Rd (US Service Trail 1445 (Fourmile Ridge Trail) to US Forest Ser- Forest Service Rd 5700) to US Forest Service Rd 5800; SW vice Trail 1443; W on US Forest Service Trail 1443 to Lake on US Forest Service Rd 5800 to US Forest Service Rd 7520 Creek; SW down Lake Creek to the Entiat River; NW up the at French Corral; S on US Forest Service Rd 7520 to US For- Entiat River to the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area boundary; est Service Rd 7520 (Eagle Creek Rd); SW on US Forest Ser- NE on the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary to south shore vice Rd 7520 (Eagle Creek Rd) to SR 209 (Chumstick Hwy); of Lake Chelan at Bearcat Ridge and the point of beginning. S on SR 209 (Chumstick Hwy) to US Hwy 2 and the point of the beginning. GMU 247-ENTIAT (Chelan County): Beginning at Twenty-five Mile Creek on the south shore of GMU 251-MISSION (Kittitas and Chelan counties): Lake Chelan; SE along the south shore of Lake Chelan to the Beginning at US Hwy 2 and the Columbia River (Chelan- Chelan River; SE down the Chelan River to the Columbia Douglas county line); S down the Columbia River (Chelan- River (Chelan-Douglas county line); SW along the Columbia Douglas county line) to Tarpiscan Creek; W up Tarpiscan River (Chelan-Douglas county line) to the mouth of the Creek to North Fork Tarpiscan Creek; W up North Fork Entiat River; NW up the Entiat River to Lake Creek; NE up Tarpiscan Creek to WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd No. 14 Lake Creek to US Forest Service Trail 1443; E on US Forest (Tarpiscan Rd); N approximately 100 feet on WA Dept. of Service Trail 1443 to US Forest Service Trail 1445 (Fourmile Fish and Wildlife Rd No. 14 (Tarpiscan Rd) to WA Dept. of Ridge Trail); E on US Forest Service Trail 1445 (Fourmile Fish and Wildlife Rd No. 10.10 (North Fork Tarpiscan Creek Ridge Trail) to US Forest Service Trail 1448; SE on US For- Rd); W along WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd No. 10.10 est Service Trail 1448 to the US Forest Service Rd 8410 (North Fork Tarpiscan Creek Rd) to the WA Dept. of Fish (Slide Ridge Rd) at Stormy Mountain; N on US Forest Ser- and Wildlife Rd 10 (Colockum Pass Rd); W along the WA (2007 Ed.) 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Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 10 (Colockum Pass Rd) to WA GMU 266-BADGER (Douglas County): Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 9 (Naneum Ridge Rd); NW on Beginning at US Hwy 2 at the town of Orondo; E on US Hwy WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 9 (Naneum Ridge Rd) to 2, through the towns of Waterville and Douglas, to the Wes- Naneum Ridge (Chelan-Kittitas county line) at Wenatchee terman Rd (K S.W. Rd); S on the Westerman Rd (K S.W. Rd) Mountain; NW along Naneum Ridge (Chelan-Kittitas county to Alstown Rd (3 S.W. Rd) at the town of Alstown; W on the line), past Mission Peak, to US Forest Service Rd 9712 (Lib- Alstown Rd (3 S.W. Rd) to the Titchenal Canyon Rd; SW on erty-Beehive Rd); NW on US Forest Service Rd 9712 (Lib- the Titchenal Canyon Rd to the Sheehan Rd; S on the Shee- erty-Beehive Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 9716; N on US han Rd to the Rock Island Grade Rd; SW on the Rock Island Forest Service Rd 9716 to US Hwy 97 at Swauk Pass; NW on Grade Rd to the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county the Wenatchee Mountain Range divide (Kittitas-Chelan line) at the Rock Island Dam; N up the Columbia River county line) to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area boundary (Chelan-Douglas county line), through the town of at Navaho Peak; N and E on Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area Wenatchee, to a point in the Columbia due west of the town boundary to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest of Orondo; E to US Hwy 2 at the town of Orondo and the Trail); N on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest point of beginning (includes Turtle Rock Island). Trail) to US Hwy 2; E on US Hwy 2 to the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line) and the point of beginning. GMU 269-MOSES COULEE (Douglas and Grant coun- ties): GMU 254-SAINT ANDREWS (Douglas and Grant coun- Beginning on US Hwy 2 and the Westerman Rd (K S.W. Rd); ties): E on US Hwy 2 to the Moses Coulee Rd; S on Moses Coulee Beginning at the town of Mansfield on SR 172; E on SR 172 Rd to Coulee Meadows Rd; S on Coulee Meadows Rd to Rd to SR 17; S on SR 17 to Mold Rd (Rd 9 N.E.); E on the Mold J N.W. at the Douglas-Grant county line; S on Rd J N.W. to Rd (Rd 9 N.E.) to the road's end; due E from the end of Mold Rd 23 N.W.; E on Rd 23 N.W. to Sagebrush Flats Rd; S on Rd (Rd 9 N.E.) to the western shore of Banks Lake; S along Sagebrush Flats Rd to Rd J N.W.; S on Rd J N.W. to Overen the west shore of Banks Lake to US Hwy 2; W on US Hwy 2 Rd (Rd 20 N.W.); SW on the Overen Rd (Rd 20 N.W.) to to SR 172; N and E on SR 172 to the town of Mansfield and Baird Springs Rd; SW on Baird Springs Rd across SR 28 to the point of beginning. the Crescent Bar Rd; S along the Crescent Bar Rd to the Cres- cent Bar boat launch on the Columbia River; W from the GMU 260-FOSTER CREEK (Douglas County): Crescent Bar boat launch to the Douglas-Kittitas county line Beginning at the town of Brewster and the Columbia River on the Columbia River; N up the Columbia River (Douglas- (Douglas-Okanogan county line); E on the Columbia River Kittitas county line) to the Rock Island Grade Rd at the Rock (Douglas-Okanogan county line), past the town of Bridgeport Island Dam; N on Rock Island Grade Rd to the Sheehan Rd; to the first intermittent stream crossed in Section 30, T30N, N on the Sheehan Rd to the Titchenal Canyon Rd; N on the R27E by the Box Canyon Rd (L N.E. Rd); S up the first inter- Titchenal Road Canyon Rd to the Alstown Rd (3 S.W. Rd); E mittent stream crossed in Section 30, T30N, R27E by the Box on the Alstown Rd (3 S.W. Rd), through the town of Alstown Canyon Rd to the Box Canyon Rd (L N.E. Rd); E and S on to the Westerman Rd (K Rd S.W.); N on the Westerman Rd Box Canyon Rd (Rd L N.E.) to the Chalk Hills Rd (K N.E. to US Hwy 2 and the point of beginning. Rd); SW on the Chalk Hills Rd (K N.E. Rd) to SR 17; W on SR 17 to the West Foster Rd; S on West Foster Rd to Dyer GMU 272-BEEZLEY (Grant, Lincoln, and Douglas Hill Rd; W and N on Dyer Hill Rd to Gallaher Rd (20 N.E. counties): Rd); W on Gallaher Rd to Dyer Hill Rd (North Division Rd); Beginning at the junction of SR 155 and SR 174 in the town N on Dyer Hill Rd to Cold Springs Rd (Bonita Flats Rd) at of Grand Coulee; SE on SR 174 to Rd W N.E. (Grand Coulee the town of Dyer; W on Cold Springs Rd (Bonita Flats Rd) to Hill Rd); S on Rd W N.E. to Rd 52 N.E.; E on Rd 52 N.E. to the Columbia River then west to the Douglas-Okanogan X Rd N.E.; S on X Rd N.E. to Peterson Rd; S on Peterson Rd county line on the Columbia River; N up the Columbia River to Douglas Rd; E on Douglas Rd to Old Coulee Rd; S on Old (Douglas-Okanogan county line) to town of Brewster and the Coulee Rd to Maxwell Rd at the town of Almira; E on Max- point of beginning. well Rd to SR 2; E on SR 2 to Kiner Rd; S on Kiner Rd to Rd X N.E.; S on Rd X N.E. to Rd W N.E. at the town of Marlin; GMU 262-WITHROW (Douglas County): S on Rd W N.E. to North Frontage Rd; W on North Frontage Beginning at Cold Spring Rd and the Dyer Hill Rd at the Rd to Rd U N.E.; S on Rd U N.E. to I-90; W on I-90 to the town of Dyer; S on the Dyer Hill Rd (North Division Rd) to Columbia River (Grant-Kittitas county line) at the Vantage Gallaher Rd (20 N.E. Rd); E on Gallaher Rd (20 N.E. Rd) to Bridge; N up the Columbia River (Grant-Kittitas county line) Bridgeport Hill Rd (B N.E. Rd); S on the Bridgeport Hill Rd to a point due west of Crescent Bar boat launch; E from the to SR 172; W and S on SR 172 to US Hwy 2; W on US Hwy Grant-Kittitas county line on the Columbia River to the Cres- 2, through the town of Waterville, to the Columbia River at cent Bar boat launch and Crescent Bar Rd; N on Crescent Bar the town of Orondo then west to the Chelan-Douglas county Rd to SR 28; N across SR 28 to Baird Springs Rd; NE on line in the Columbia River; N up the Columbia River Baird Springs Rd to Overen Rd; NE on Overen Rd to Rd J (Chelan-Douglas county line), past the Wells Dam, to the N.W.; N on Rd J N.W. to Sagebrush Flats Rd; N on Sage- point due west of the Cold Springs Rd; E from the point on brush Flats Rd to Coulee Meadows Rd at the Grant-Douglas the Columbia River (Chelan-Douglas county line) which is county line; N on Coulee Meadows Rd to the Moses Coulee due east of Cold Springs Rd to Cold Springs Rd; E on the Rd; N on the Moses Coulee Rd to US Hwy 2; E on US Hwy Cold Springs Rd to the town of Dyer and the point of begin- 2 to the west shore of Banks Lake; N along the west shore of ning. Banks Lake to the feeder canal for the Grand Coulee Dam; [Title 232 WAC—p. 108] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-333

NE along the feeder canal to SR 174; SW on SR 174 to SR US Hwy 97; N on US Hwy 97 to Blewett Pass and the point 155 and the point of beginning. of beginning. GMU 278-WAHLUKE (Grant, Franklin, and Adams GMU 329-QUILOMENE (Kittitas and Chelan counties): counties): Beginning on the Columbia River at the mouth of Tarpiscan Beginning at I-90 and the Columbia River (Grant-Kittitas Creek; E from Tarpiscan Creek to the Douglas-Kittitas county line) at the Vantage Bridge; NE and E on I-90 to Bev- county line on the Columbia River; S along the Columbia erly Burke Rd; S on Beverly Burke Rd to Frenchman Hills River (Douglas-Kittitas county line) to a point north of Cape Rd; E on Frenchman Hills Rd to SR 262; E on SR 262 to SR Horn; S from the Columbia River (Douglas-Kittitas county 17; N on SR 17 to I-90; E on I-90 to Rd U S.E.; S on Rd U line) to Cape Horn; S up Cape Horn to its rim; SE along the S.E. to Booker Rd; S on Booker Rd to SR 26; W on SR 26 to top of Cape Horn and the rim of the West Bar Cliffs (cliffs SR 17; S on SR 17 to Scootney Rd; SW on Scootney Rd to overlooking West Bar) to WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd Mail Rd; W on Mail Rd to Muse Rd; W on Muse Rd to SR 14.14; E along WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14.14 to 24; W on SR 24 to the Columbia River (Benton-Grant county WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14.17; S along WA Dept. line) at the Vernita Bridge; W and N along the Columbia of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14.17 to WA Dept. of Fish and Wild- River (Benton-Grant-Kittitas-Yakima county lines) to I-90 at life Rd 14 rear gate; S on WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd the Vantage Bridge and the point of beginning. 14 to Tekison Creek; SE along Tekison Creek its mouth on the Columbia River; E from Tekison Creek to the Grant-Kit- GMU 284-RITZVILLE (Adams, Grant, Lincoln, and titas county line on the Columbia River; S along Columbia Whitman counties): River (Grant-Kittitas county line) to I-90 bridge at the town Beginning at I-90 and Rd U N.E.; N on Rd U N.E. to North of Vantage; W along I-90 to Highline Canal (North Branch Frontage Rd; E on North Frontage Rd to Rd W N.E.; N on Rd Canal); N on Highline Canal (North Branch Canal) to Coloc- W N.E. to Rd 12 N.E.; E on Rd 12 N.E. to Davis Rd; E on kum Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 10); N on Coloc- Davis Rd to Marcellus Rd; S on Marcellus Rd to Tokio Rd; E kum Rd to North Fork Tarpiscan Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and on Tokio Rd to Danekas Rd; E on Danekas Rd to I-90; NE on Wildlife Rd 10.10); E on North Fork Tarpiscan Rd to Tarpis- I-90 to SR 23; S on SR 23 to Lamont Rd; SW on Lamont Rd can Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14); S on Tarpis- to Revere Rd; S on Revere Rd to Rock Creek; S down Rock can Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14) approxi- Creek to the Palouse River; S and W down the Palouse River mately 100 feet to Tarpiscan Creek; E down Tarpiscan Creek to Old SR 26, west of the town of Hooper; W on Old SR 26, to its mouth on the Columbia River and the point of begin- across the Palouse River to SR 26; W on SR 26 to Booker Rd; ning. N on Booker Rd to Rd U S.E.; N on Rd U S.E. to I-90 and point of beginning. GMU 330-West Bar (Kittitas County): Beginning on the Columbia River at Cape Horn; S up Cape GMU 290-DESERT (Grant County): Horn to its rim; SE along the rim of Cape Horn and West Bar Beginning at I-90 and Beverly Burke Rd (Rd R S.W.), SW of Cliffs (the cliffs overlooking West Bar) to WA Dept. of Fish the town of George; E on I-90 to SR 17; S on SR 17 to SR and Wildlife Rd 14.14; E along Rd 14.14 to WA Dept. of Fish 262; W on SR 262 to Frenchman Hills Rd (Rd 7 S.W.); W on and Wildlife Rd 14.17; S along WA Dept. of Fish and Wild- Frenchman Hills Rd (Rd 7 S.W.) to Beverly Burke Rd; N life Rd 14.17 to WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 14 near along Beverly Burke Rd to I-90 and the point of beginning. the gate; S on WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd. 14 to Teki- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28- son Creek; SE down Tekison Creek to its mouth on the 332, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-332, Columbia River; E from Tekison Creek to the Kittitas-Grant filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-332, filed county line on the Columbia River; N and W along the 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.] Columbia River (Kittitas-Grant then Kittitas-Douglas county lines) to a point north of Cape Horn; S from the aforesaid 232-28-333 WAC 232-28-333 Game management units (GMUs) point in the Columbia River to Cape Horn and the point of boundary descriptions—Region three. beginning. GMU 328-NANEUM (Kittitas and Chelan counties): GMU 334-ELLENSBURG (Kittitas County): Beginning US Hwy 97 and US Forest Service Rd 9716 at Beginning on US Hwy 97 and Lower Green Canyon Rd; N Blewett Pass; E on US Forest Service Rd 9716 to US Forest on Lower Green Canyon Rd to Highline Canal; N, E and S Service Rd 9712 (Liberty-Beehive Rd); E on US Forest Ser- along Highline Canal to I-90 and the Yakima Training Center vice Rd 9712 (Liberty-Beehive Rd) to the Naneum Ridge boundary; S and W along the Yakima Training Center (Chelan-Kittitas county line) at the west boundary of Section boundary to I-82; N on I-82 to Thrall Rd; W on Thrall Rd to 22, T21N, R19E; SE along the Naneum Ridge (Chelan-Kitti- Wilson Creek; S down Wilson Creek to Yakima River; N up tas county line), past Mission Peak, to Naneum Ridge Rd Yakima River to Umptanum Rd; S up Umptanum Rd to the (WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Rd 9) at Wenatchee Moun- South Branch Extension Canal; W on South Branch Exten- tain; SE on Naneum Ridge Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wild- sion Canal to Bradshaw Rd; W on Bradshaw Rd to the elk life Rd 9) to Colockum Pass Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Wild- fence; N along the elk fence to Taneum Creek; NE down life Rd 10); S on Colockum Pass Rd (WA Dept. of Fish and Taneum Creek to the Yakima River; NE down the Yakima Wildlife Rd 10) to the Highline Canal (North Branch Canal); River to Thorp Hwy; NW along the Thorp Hwy to SR 10; SE NW along the Highline Canal (North Branch Canal) to on SR 10 to US Hwy 97 junction; N on US Hwy 97 to Lower Lower Green Canyon Rd; S on Lower Green Canyon Rd to Green Canyon Rd and point of beginning. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 109] 232-28-333 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

GMU 335-TEANAWAY (Kittitas County): to SR 410; NW on SR 410 to US Forest Service Rd 1701; N Beginning at I-90 and US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific on US Forest Service Rd 1701 to Barber Spring Rd-US For- Crest Trail) at Snoqualmie Pass; N on US Forest Service est Service Trail 4W694 intersection and the point of begin- Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to the Alpine Lakes Wilder- ning. ness boundary; E on the Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary to the Chelan-Kittitas county line; E on US Forest Service GMU 346-LITTLE NACHES (Yakima and Kittitas coun- Trail 1226 to US Hwy 97 at Blewett Pass; S on US Hwy 97 ties): to SR 10; N and W on SR 10 to Thorp Hwy; SE on Thorp Beginning at US Forest Service Rd 1388 and US Forest Ser- Hwy to Yakima River; SW up the Yakima River to Taneum vice Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at Blowout Mountain; Creek; SW up Taneum Creek to I-90; W on I-90 to US Forest SE on US Forest Service Rd 1388 to US Forest Service Trail Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at Snoqualmie Pass 4W306; SE on US Forest Service Trail 4W306 to US Forest and the point of beginning. Service Trail 1388; SE on US Forest Service Trail 1388 to US Forest Service Trail 4W307; SE on US Forest Service GMU 336-TANEUM (Kittitas County): Trail 4W307 to US Forest Service Trail 4W694; E on US Beginning at US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Forest Service Trail 4W694 to US Forest Service Rd 1701 Trail) and I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass; E on I-90 to Taneum (T17N, R15E, NW 1/4 of Section 12); S on US Forest Ser- Creek; W up Taneum Creek to the south fork of Taneum vice Rd 1701 to SR 410; NW and SW on SR 410 to US Forest Creek; W up the south fork of Taneum Creek to US Forest Service Trail 1367; W on US Forest Service Trail 1367 to US Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) near Chinook Pass; N Forest Service Trail 1363; S on US Forest Trail 1363 on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to US (Peaches Ridge Trail) to US Forest Service Trail 1388; W on Forest Service Rd 1388 at Blowout Mountain and the point of US Forest Service Trail 1388 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 beginning. (Pacific Crest Trail) to Blowout Mountain; N on US Forest GMU 352-NILE (Yakima County): Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass and the point of beginning. Beginning on the Bumping Lake Rd and SR 410; E and S on SR 410 to the Lower Nile Loop Rd; W and N on the Lower GMU 340-MANASTASH (Kittitas County): Nile Loop Rd to US Forest Service Rd 1500; W on US Forest Beginning at I-82 and SR 821; N on SR 821 to SR 823 (Har- Service Rd 1500 to US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel rison Rd); W on SR 823 (Harrison Rd) to Yakima River; N up Lake Rd); W on the US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Yakima River to Umtanum Creek; W up Umtanum Creek to Lake Rd) to Rattlesnake Creek; N down Rattlesnake Creek to Ellensburg-Wenas Rd; W and S along Ellensburg-Wenas Rd the North Fork of Rattlesnake Creek; W up the North Fork of to North Fork Wenas Rd (Audubon Rd, W5000); NW along Rattlesnake Creek to US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond North Fork Wenas Rd to Barber Springs Rd; W on Barber Mine Rd); N on US Forest Service Trail 973 (Richmond Springs Rd to US Forest Service Trail 4W694; NW on US Mine Trail) to US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Forest Service Trail 4W694 to US Forest Service Trail Rd); N on the US Forest Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake 4W307; NW on US Forest Service Trail 4W307 to US Forest Rd) to SR 410 and the point of beginning. Service Trail 1388; NW on US Forest Service Trail 1388 to US Forest Service Trail 4W306; NW on US Forest Service GMU 356-BUMPING (Yakima County): Trail 4W306 to US Forest Service Trail 1388 at Quartz Beginning on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Mountain; NW along US Forest Service Rd 1388 to US For- Trail) and SR 410 at Chinook Pass; NE on SR 410 to US For- est Service Trail 1363 (Peaches Ridge Trail); N and E along est Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd); SW on the US For- US Forest Service Trail 1363 (Peaches Ridge Trail) to US est Service Rd 1800 (Bumping Lake Rd) to US Forest Ser- Forest Service Trail 1367; SE along US Forest Service 1367 vice Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd); SE on US Forest Ser- to South Fork Taneum Creek; E down the South Fork vice Trail 973 (Richmond Mine Rd) to the north fork of Taneum Creek to Taneum Creek; E down Taneum Creek to Rattlesnake Creek; SE down the north fork of Rattlesnake the elk fence; SE along the elk fence to Bradshaw Rd; E on Creek to US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd); Bradshaw Rd to South Branch Extension Canal; SE along the SE on US Forest Service Rd 1502 (McDaniel Lake Rd) to US South Branch Extension Canal to Umtanum Rd; N on Forest Service Rd 1500; S on US Forest Service Rd 1500 to Umtanum Rd to Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to US Hwy 12; W on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service Trail Wilson Creek; NE up Wilson Creek to Thrall Rd; E on Thrall 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at White Pass; N on the US Forest Rd to I-82; SE and SW on I-82 to SR 821 and the point of Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to SR 410 at Chinook beginning. Pass and the point of beginning. (Lands within the boundary GMU 342-UMTANUM (Kittitas and Yakima counties): of Mt. Rainier National Park along the Pacific Crest Trail are Beginning at US Forest Service Rd 1701 and Barber Springs not open to hunting.) Rd (WA Dept. of Natural Resources Rd W5000) at T17N, R15E, NE 1/4 of Section 12; SE on Barber Springs Rd to the GMU 360-BETHEL (Yakima County): North Fork Wenas Rd (Audubon Rd); SE on the North Fork Beginning on SR 410 and the Lower Nile Loop Rd; SE on SR Wenas Rd to Wenas-Ellensburg Rd; NE on Wenas-Ellens- 410 to US Hwy 12; SW on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service burg Rd to Umtanum Creek; E down the Umtanum Creek to Rd 1500; N and E on US Forest Service Rd 1500 to Nile the Yakima River; S down the Yakima River to I-82; SE on Loop Rd; SE on Nile Loop Rd to SR 410, southeast of the I-82 to US Hwy 12 at the city of Yakima; NW on US Hwy 12 town of Nile, and the point of beginning. [Title 232 WAC—p. 110] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-333

GMU 364-RIMROCK (Yakima County): of Pomona; E along SR 823 (Harrison Rd) to SR 821; SE on Beginning on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest SR 821 to Firing Center Rd at I-82; E on Firing Center Rd to Trail) and US Hwy 12 at White Pass; E on US Hwy 12 to US the main gate of the Yakima Training Center; S and E along Forest Service 1302 (Jump Off Rd) at Windy Point; SW on the Yakima Training Center boundary to southern corner of US Forest Service 1302 (Jump Off Rd) to US Forest Service the Yakima Training Center boundary on the Columbia River Trail 1127, southeast of the Jump Off Lookout; SW on US and the point of beginning. Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Rd 613; SW GMU 373-HORSE HEAVEN (Benton and Yakima coun- on US Forest Service Rd 613 to US Forest Service Rd 1020; ties): SW on US Forest Service Rd 1020 to US Forest Service Rd Beginning at the mouth of the Yakima River and Columbia 615; SW on US Forest Service Rd 615 to US Forest Service River; SE down the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton and Trail 1136; SW on US Forest Service Trail 1136 to its south- Benton-Walla Walla county lines) to the Washington-Oregon ernmost point; W from US Forest Service Trail 1136 to state line; W on the Columbia River (Washington-Oregon Spenser Point; NW on the Yakama Indian reservation bound- state line) from the southern junction of the Benton-Walla ary from Spenser Point to the US Forest Service Trail 2000 Walla county lines to Alder Creek (including all islands in the (Pacific Crest Trail); N on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 Columbia River north of the Oregon state line and between (Pacific Crest Trail) to US Hwy 12 at White Pass and the Alder Creek and the junction of the Benton-Walla Walla point of beginning. county lines); N on Alder Creek to SR 14; E on SR 14 to GMU 368-COWICHE (Yakima County): Alderdale Rd; N on the Alderdale Rd to Ridge Rd; W and S Beginning on US Hwy 12 to US Forest Service Rd 1302 on Ridge Rd to Donaho Rd; W on Donaho Rd to Mabton- (Jump Off Rd) at Windy Point; NE and SE on US Hwy 12 to Bickleton Hwy (Glade Rd); N on Mabton-Bickleton Rd to I-82; NW on I-82 to the Yakima River; S down the Yakima the power transmission lines; SW on the power transmission River to Ahtanum Creek; W up Ahtanum Creek to the south lines to the power line access road in Section 3, T6N, R20E; fork of Ahtanum Creek; SW up the south fork of Ahtanum N on power line access road to Yakama reservation Road 272 Creek to its junction with Reservation Creek; SW up Reser- at the Yakama Indian reservation boundary; NE on the vation Creek and the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary Yakama Indian reservation boundary to the Mabton-Sunny- to the main divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and side Rd; N on the Mabton-Sunnyside Rd to the Yakima Ahtanum Creek drainage; N along the crest of the main River; E along the Yakima River the point of beginning. divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum GMU 379-Ringold (Franklin, Grant, and Adams coun- Creek drainage to Darland Mountain; NE on US Forest Ser- ties): vice Trail 615 to US Forest Service Rd 1020; NE on US For- Beginning at the Vernita Bridge on SR 24 and the west shore est Service Rd 1020 to US Forest Service Rd 613; NE on US of the Columbia River (Grant-Benton county line); N and E Forest Service Rd 613 to US Forest Service Trail 1127; NE on SR 24 to Muse Rd; E on Muse Rd to Mail Rd; E on Mail on US Forest Service Trail 1127 to US Forest Service Rd Rd to Scootney Rd; N on Scootney Rd to SR 17; S on SR 17 1302 (Jump Off Rd), SE of the Jump Off Lookout Station; to US 395; S on US 395 through Pasco (via westbound I-182) NE on US Forest Service Rd 1302 (Jump Off Rd) to US Hwy to the US 395 Blue Bridge and the Franklin-Benton county 12 and the point of beginning. line in the Columbia River; W and N along the Columbia GMU 371-ALKALI (Kittitas and Yakima counties): River (Benton-Franklin county line) to the Vernita Bridge Beginning at the Vantage Bridge where I-90 crosses the and the point of beginning. Columbia River; S down the Columbia River (Kittitas-Grant GMU 381-Kahlotus (Franklin and Adams counties): and Grant-Yakima county line) to the Priest Rapids Dam; Beginning at the junction of SR 17 and SR 26; E on SR 26 to NW on the southern shore of the Columbia River (Priest Rap- Old SR 26; E on Old SR 26 to the Palouse River (Whitman- ids Lake) to the Yakima Training Center boundary; S and W Franklin county line); S down the Palouse River to Snake along the Yakima Training Center boundary to the main gate River (Franklin-Walla Walla county line); W and SW down on Firing Center Rd; W along Firing Center Rd to I-82; N the Snake River to the Columbia River (Franklin-Benton- along I-82 to Yakima Training Center boundary at Vander- Walla Walla county line junction); NW up the Columbia built Gap; N and E along the Yakima Training Center bound- River (Franklin-Benton county line) to the US 395 Blue ary to I-90; E on I-90 to the Vantage Bridge on Columbia Bridge; N on US 395 through Pasco (via eastbound I-182) to River and the point of beginning. SR 17; N on SR 17 to the SR 26 junction and the point of beginning. GMU 372 RATTLESNAKE HILLS (Benton and Yakima counties): GMU 382-EAST KLICKITAT (Klickitat County): Beginning at southern corner of Yakima Training Center bor- Beginning at the US Hwy 97 Bridge on the Columbia River der on the Columbia River, northwest of the Priest Rapids at the town of Maryhill; N on US Hwy 97 to the Yakama Dam; SE on the southern shore of the Columbia River (Priest Indian reservation at Satus Pass; E along the Yakama Indian Rapids Lake) to the Priest Rapids Dam; E along the Colum- reservation boundary to Yakama Reservation Rd 272 and the bia River (Yakima-Grant, Grant-Benton county lines) to the power line access road; S and E on the power line access road Vernita Bridge on SR 24; E and S down the Grant-Benton to the electrical transmission lines; N and E on the electrical county line then the Benton-Franklin county line, along the transmission lines to the Mabton-Bickleton Hwy (Glade Rd); Columbia River, to the mouth of the Yakima River; NW up S on the Mabton-Bickleton Hwy to Donaho Rd; E on Donaho the Yakima River to SR 823 (Harrison Rd) south of the town Rd to Ridge Rd; E and N on Ridge Rd to Alderdale Rd; SE (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 111] 232-28-334 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife and S on Alderdale Rd to SR 14; W on SR 14 to Alder Creek; Possession Sound and Port Susan to Juniper Beach and N S down Alder Creek to the Columbia River; W down the through Davis Slough to the Island-Snohomish-Skagit Columbia River to the US Hwy 97 Bridge at the town of county junction; W and N along Island-Skagit county line Maryhill and the point of beginning including all islands in through Skagit Bay and W through Deception Pass to San the Columbia River both north of the Washington-Oregon Juan-Skagit county line; N on the San Juan-Skagit county state line and between Alder Creek and the US Hwy 97 line to a point due West of Kelly's Point on Guemes Island; E Bridge at Maryhill. from the San Juan-Skagit county line to Bellingham Channel; N through the middle of Bellingham Channel; NE from Bell- GMU 388-GRAYBACK (Klickitat County): ingham Channel to Carter Point on Lummi Island; NW from Beginning at the US Hwy 97 bridge crossing the Columbia Carter Point to the Skagit-Whatcom county line; W along - River; W down the Columbia River to the mouth of the Klic Skagit-Whatcom county line to the Whatcom-San Juan kitat River at the town of Lyle (including all islands in the county line; NW along the Whatcom-San Juan county line to Columbia River which are both north of the Washington state the US-Canadian border and the point of beginning. line and between the US Hwy 97 bridge and the Klickitat River); N up the Klickitat River to the Fisher Hill Rd (P- GMU 410-ISLANDS (San Juan and Island counties): 2000) at the Fisher Hill bridge; N along Fisher Hill Rd to Beginning at the junction of San Juan-Whatcom county lines Lakeside Rd; N on Lakeside Rd to Glenwood-Goldendale and the US-Canadian border at the northernmost point in San Hwy; E and SE on Glenwood-Goldendale Hwy to Summit Juan County; SE on the San Juan-Whatcom county line to the Creek Rd; NE on Summit Creek Rd to the Yakama Indian junction of San Juan-Whatcom-Skagit county lines; E on the Reservation; E along the southern boundary of the Yakama Skagit-Whatcom county line to the first point where the Indian Reservation to US Hwy 97 (Satus Pass Hwy); S on US Skagit-Whatcom county line turns SE; SE from the Skagit- Hwy 97 to US Hwy 97 bridge crossing the Columbia River Whatcom county line to Carter Point on Lummi Island; SW and the point of beginning. down the middle of Bellingham Channel to a point due W of [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28- Kelly's Point on Guemes Island and including Cypress 333, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-333, Island; W to the Skagit-San Juan county line; S through filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 05-11-024 (Order 05-90), § 232-28-333, filed Rosario Strait on the San Juan-Skagit county line to the San 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05; 05-02-046 (Order 04-327), § 232-28-333, filed 1/3/05, effective 2/3/05; 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28-333, filed Juan-Skagit-Island county line; E on the Skagit-Island county 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-333, filed line through Deception Pass and S through Skagit Bay to the 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.] Island-Snohomish-Skagit county junction; SE on the Island- Snohomish county line through Davis Slough, Juniper Beach, WAC232-28-334 232-28-334 Game management units (GMUs) Port Susan, Possession Sound to the Island-Kitsap county boundary descriptions—Region four. line; NW on the Island-Kitsap-Jefferson county line through GMU 407-NORTH SOUND (Whatcom, Skagit, Snohom- Puget Sound, Admiralty Inlet, and the Strait of Juan De Fuca; ish and King counties): W on the Clallam-Jefferson-San Juan county lines to the US- Beginning at the NW corner of Whatcom county line and the Canadian border; N on the US-Canadian border, through Middle Bank, Haro Strait, and Boundary Pass, to the north- US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border to a point due north of Silver Lake Rd; S to Silver Lake Rd; S on Silver ernmost corner of San Juan-Whatcom county line and the point of beginning. Lake Rd to SR 542 (Mount Baker Hwy); SW on SR 542 (Mount Baker Hwy) to Mosquito Lake Rd; S on Mosquito GMU 418-NOOKSACK (Whatcom and Skagit counties): Lake Rd to SR 9 (Valley Hwy); S on SR 9 (Valley Hwy) Beginning at the US-Canadian border and the western border through the town of Sedro-Woolley then S on SR 9 to SR 530 of the North Cascades National Park; S on the North Cas- at the town of Arlington; NE on SR 530 to Jim Creek-Trafton cades National Park boundary to Noisy Diobsud Wilderness Rd at the Trafton School in the town of Trafton; SE along Jim Area boundary; W and S on Noisy Diobsud Wilderness Area Creek-Trafton Rd (242nd St. NE) to the City of Seattle power boundary to a point due E of the head waters of Watson transmission line; SW on the transmission line to Jordan Rd Creek; W to the headwaters of Watson Creek; S down Wat- in Section 20, T31N, R6E; SE along Jordan Rd to SR 92 at son Creek to Thunder Creek; W down Thunder Creek to the town of Granite Falls; E on SR 92 to South Alder Ave; S Baker River Rd; S along Baker River Rd to SR 20 at the town on South Alder Ave to East Pioneer St; E and SE on East Pio- of Concrete; W along SR 20 to SR 9 at the town of Sedro- neer St to Menzel Lake Rd; S on Menzel Lake Rd to North Woolley; N along SR 9 to Mosquito Lake Rd; N on the Mos- Lake Roesiger Rd; S on North Lake Roesiger Rd to South quito Lake Rd to SR 542 (Mount Baker Hwy); N on SR 542 Lake Roesiger Rd; S on South Lake Roesiger Rd to Woods (Mount Baker Hwy) to the Silver Lake Rd; N on the Silver Creek Rd; S on Woods Creek Rd to US Hwy 2 at the town of Lake Rd to its northern most point; N from the Silver Lake Monroe; W on US Hwy 2 to SR 203 at the town of Monroe; Rd to the US-Canadian border; E on the US-Canadian border S on SR 203 to N.E. Woodinville-Duvall Rd at the town of to the western border of the North Cascades National Park Duvall; W on N.E. Woodinville-Duvall Rd to the Sno- and the point of beginning. qualmie River; N down the Snoqualmie River to the Sno- homish River; W down the Snohomish River to its mouth on GMU 426-DIABLO (Skagit and Whatcom counties): the Puget Sound; W from the mouth of the Snohomish River Beginning at the US-Canadian border and the western bound- to the northern tip of Gedney Island; due W from the northern ary of the Ross Lake National Recreation Area; S on the Ross tip of Gedney Island to a point on the Snohomish-Island Lake National Recreation Area boundary across SR 20 county line; N along the Island-Snohomish county line in (North Cascades Hwy) and Skagit River; NE and E on the [Title 232 WAC—p. 112] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-334

Ross Lake National Recreation Area boundary to a point 2 Monroe; N on Woods Creek Rd to South Lake Roesiger Rd; miles east of Panther Creek, where the recreation boundary N on South Lake Roesiger Rd to North Lake Roesiger Rd; N connects with the Okanogan National Forest boundary; S on on North Lake Roesiger Rd to Menzel Lake Rd; N on Menzel North Cascades National Park boundary to the Skagit-Chelan Lake Rd to East Pioneer St; NW and W on East Pioneer St to county line at Fisher Peak; SE along the Skagit-Chelan South Alder Ave; N on South Alder Ave to SR 92; W on SR county line, across SR 20 to the US Forest Service Trail 2000 92 to Jordan Rd; NW on Jordan Rd, through the town of Jor- (Pacific Crest Trail); N on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 dan, to the City of Seattle power transmission lines; NE on (Pacific Crest Trail) to the Pasayten Wilderness boundary at the transmission lines to Jim Creek-Trafton Rd (242nd St. Jim Pass; W along the Pasayten Wilderness boundary to the NE); W on Jim Creek-Trafton Rd to SR 530 at the town of Ross Lake National Recreation Area boundary; N along the Trafton and the point of beginning. Ross Lake National Recreation Area-Pasayten Wilderness Area boundary to the US-Canadian border; W along the US- GMU 450-CASCADE (Skagit and Snohomish counties): Canadian border to the NW corner of the Ross Lake National Beginning on the Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary and Jor- Recreation Area and the point of beginning. dan Creek, W of Jordan Lakes; N and E on the wilderness boundary to US Forest Service Trail 769; N on US Forest GMU 437-SAUK (Skagit and Snohomish counties): Service Trail 769 to US Forest Service Rd 1590; N on US Beginning at the intersection of SR 9 and SR 20, W of the Forest Service Rd 1590 to the US Forest Service Rd 15 (Cas- town of Sedro-Woolley; E along SR 20 to Baker River Rd at cade River Rd); N on US Forest Service Rd 15 (Cascade the town of Concrete; N on Baker River Rd to Thunder River Rd) to the North Cascades National Park boundary; E Creek; E up Thunder Creek to Watson Creek; N up Watson on the North Cascades National Park boundary to US Forest Creek to its headwaters; E from the headwaters of Watson Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail); S on US Forest Ser- Creek to Noisy Diobsud Wilderness boundary; N and E on vice Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to the Rapid River at Noisy Diobsud Wilderness boundary to North Cascades Lake Janus; NW down the Rapid River to Meadow Creek; N National Park boundary; S and E along the North Cascades up Meadow Creek to Henry M. Jackson Wilderness Area National Park boundary to the Ross Lake National Recre- boundary; N along the Henry M. Jackson Wilderness bound- ation boundary; S along the Ross Lake National Recreation ary to US Forest Service Trail 1051; S on US Forest Service Area boundary, across the SR 20 (North Cascade Hwy) and Trail 1051 to US Forest Service Rd 6300; W on US Forest the Skagit River; E along the Ross Lake National Recreation Service Rd 6300 to US Forest Service Trail 1050; N on US Area boundary to the North Cascades National Park bound- Forest Service Trail 1050 to US Forest Service Trail 650 at ary near Big Devil Peak; SE on the North Cascades National Curry Gap; E on US Forest Service Trail 650 to the Glacier Park boundary to the Cascade River Rd; S on Cascade River Peak Wilderness boundary west of June Mountain; N on the Rd to US Forest Service Rd 1590; S on US Forest Service Rd Glacier Peak Wilderness boundary, across the Suiattle River, 1590 to US Forest Service Trail 769 (South Fork Cascade to Jordan Creek and the point of beginning. River Trail); S on US Forest Service Trail 769 (South Fork Cascade River Trail) to the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area GMU 454-ISSAQUAH (King and Snohomish counties): boundary; W and S on Glacier Peak Wilderness Area Bound- Beginning at the mouth of the Snohomish River at the city of ary to the Suiattle River; W down the Suiattle River to the Everett; SE up the Snohomish River to the Snoqualmie Sauk River; N on the Sauk River to SR 530 (Sauk Valley Rd); River; SE up the Snoqualmie River to NE Woodinville- S on SR 530 to the town of Darrington; W on SR 530 to SR 9 Duvall Rd; E on NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd to SR 203 at the at the town of Arlington; N on SR 9 to SR 20, W of the town town of Duvall; S on SR 203 to SR 202 (Fall City-Sno- of Sedro-Woolley, and the point of beginning. qualmie Rd) at the town of Fall City; S on SR 202 (Fall City- Snoqualmie Rd), across the Snoqualmie River to Preston-Fall GMU 448-STILLAGUAMISH (Snohomish and Skagit City Rd; SW on Preston-Fall City Rd to I-90 at the town of counties): Preston; E on I-90 to SR 18; S on SR 18 to the Raging River; Beginning at the intersection of Hwy 530 (Arlington-Dar- SE along the Raging River to Kerriston Rd; S on Kerriston rington Hwy) and Jim Creek Rd at the town of Trafton; NE Rd to the City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed boundary; on SR 530 to the town of Darrington; N on SR 530 (Sauk W, S and E along the Cedar River Watershed boundary to US Valley Rd) to the Sauk River; S on the Sauk River to Suiattle Forest Service Rd 5100; S along US Forest Service Rd 5100 River; E along the Suiattle River to the Glacier Peak Wilder- to the posted boundary of the Green River Watershed; S ness Area boundary; S on the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area along the posted boundary of the Green River Watershed to boundary to US Forest Service Trail 650 West of June Moun- the US Forest Service Rd 5410; S on US Forest Service Rd tain; W on the US Forest Service Trail 650, to US Forest Ser- 5410 to US Forest Service Rd 5400; E on US Forest Service vice Trail 1050 (Quartz Creek Trail) at Curry Gap; S on the Rd 5400 to the junction with posted boundary of the Green US Forest Service Trail 1050 (Quartz Creek Trail) to US For- River Watershed; S on the posted Tacoma Green River est Service Rd 6300; E on US Forest Service Rd 6300 to US Watershed boundary to US Forest Service Rd 7110 (Weyer- Forest Service Trail 1051; NE on Trail 1051 to Henry M. haeuser 5200 line) near Lynn Lake; SW on US Forest Service Jackson Wilderness boundary; S along the Henry M. Jackson Rd 7110 (Weyerhaeuser 5200 line) to US Hwy 410; W on SR Wilderness boundary to Meadow Creek; S down Meadow 410 to SR 164 at the city of Enumclaw; W on SR 164 to SR Creek to Rapid River; E up Rapid River to US Forest Service 18 at the city of Auburn; W on SR 18 to SR 99; N on SR 99 Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at Lake Janus; S on the US to SR 509; W on SR 509 to Redondo Way South; NW on Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to SR 2 at Redondo Way South to the town of Redondo on Puget Stevens Pass; W on SR 2 to Woods Creek Rd at the town of Sound; SW across Admiralty Inlet on the Pierce-King county (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 113] 232-28-335 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife line to the point [where] [were] the county line turns south- Seattle Cedar River Watershed border and the point of begin- east, northwest of Dash Point; W and N along the King ning. county line to King, Snohomish, and Kitsap county line junc- tion in the Puget Sound west of Point Wells; N on the Sno- GMU 490-CEDAR RIVER (King County): homish county line through Possession Sound to a point on The area within the posted boundary of the city of Seattle's the Snohomish county line due west of the northern tip of Cedar River Watershed. Gedney Island (Hat Island); E to the northern tip of Gedney [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § 232-28- Island (Hat Island); E from the northern tip of Gedney Island 334, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-334, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.] (Hat Island) to the mouth of the Snohomish River and the point of beginning. Reviser’s note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules, and deems ineffec- tual changes not filed by the agency in this manner. The bracketed material GMU 460-SNOQUALMIE (King and Snohomish coun- in the above section does not appear to conform to the statutory requirement. ties): Beginning at SR 203 and SR 2 at the town of Monroe; E on WAC232-28-335 232-28-335 Game management units (GMUs) SR 2 to US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at boundary descriptions—Region five. Stevens Pass; S on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) to the City of Seattle Cedar River Watershed; W GMU 501-LINCOLN (Lewis, Thurston, Pacific, and on the Cedar River Watershed boundary to Kerriston Rd; N Grays Harbor counties): on Kerriston Rd to the Raging River; W and N along the Rag- Beginning at the intersection of I-5 and SR 6; west on SR 6 to ing River to SR 18; N on SR 18 to I-90; W on I-90 to the Pre- Stevens Rd; NW on Stevens Rd to Elk Creek Rd at the town ston-Fall City Rd; N on the Preston-Fall City Rd to SR 202 of Doty; W on Elk Creek Rd to Weyerhaeuser 7000 line; W (Fall City-Snoqualmie Rd); N on SR 202 (Fall City-Sno- and N on Weyerhaeuser 7000 line to Weyerhaeuser 7400 qualmie Rd), across the Snoqualmie River, to SR 203; N on line; N on Weyerhaeuser 7400 line to Weyerhaeuser 7050 SR 203 to SR 2 at the town of Monroe and the point of begin- line; NE on Weyerhaeuser 7050 line to Weyerhaeuser 7000 ning. line; NW and N on Weyerhaeuser 7000 line to the Weyerhae- user 7800 line; N on Weyerhaeuser 7800 line to Weyerhae- GMU 466-STAMPEDE (King County): user 7800 F line; NE on Weyerhaeuser 7800 F line to Weyer- Beginning on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest haeuser 720 line; E on Weyerhaeuser 720 line to Weyerhae- Trail) and the east boundary of the City of Seattle Cedar user 723 line; NW on Weyerhaeuser 723 line to the River Watershed; S on the US Forest Service Trail 2000 Weyerhaeuser C line; NE on Weyerhaeuser C line to Garrard (Pacific Crest Trail) past Blowout Mountain to US Forest Creek Rd; NE on Garrard Creek Rd to South Bank Rd; E on Service Rd 7038 at its closest point to the Pacific Crest Trail South Bank Rd to North State St; N on North State St to US near Windy Gap north of Pyramid Peak; NW on US Forest Hwy 12 at the town of Oakville; E on US Hwy 12 to I-5; S on Service Rd 7038 to US Forest Service Rd 7036; NW on US I-5 to SR 6 and point of beginning. Forest Service Rd 7036 to US Forest Service Rd 7030; NW GMU 503-RANDLE (Lewis County): on US Forest Service Rd 7030 to US Forest Service Rd 7032; Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy 12 and the Rainier NW on US Forest Service Rd 7032 to US Forest Service Trail Timber 100 Mainline (Kosmos Rd, Old Champion Haul Rd); 1172; W on US Forest Service Trail 1172 to about 1/4 mile E on US Hwy 12 to SR 131; S on SR 131 to US Forest Ser- past Williams Hole to the posted boundary of the City of vice Rd 25; S on the US Forest Service Rd 25 to the Cispus Tacoma Green River Watershed; N on the posted City of River; W on the Cispus River to Rainier Timber 271 line; S Tacoma Green River Watershed boundary to the City of on the Rainier Timber 271 line to the Rainier Timber 300 Seattle Cedar River Watershed boundary; N along City of line; W on the Rainier Timber 300 line to the Rainier Timber Seattle Cedar River Watershed boundary to US Forest Ser- 100 line; N on the Rainier Timber 100 line (Kosmos Rd) to vice Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) and the point of begin- US Hwy 12 and the point of beginning. ning. GMU 504-STELLA (Cowlitz County): GMU 485-GREEN RIVER (King County): Beginning at the mouth of the Cowlitz River on the Columbia Beginning at the junction of NW corner of the city of Tacoma River; W down the Columbia River to the mouth of Germany Green River Watershed and US Forest Service Rd 5100; E on Creek (including all islands in the Columbia River which are the boundary between the Green River Watershed and the both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between Cedar River Watershed to US Forest Service Rd 5060; S on the Cowlitz River and Germany Creek); N up Germany US Forest Service Rd 5060 to the posted boundary of the Creek to SR 4; E on SR 4 to Germany Creek Rd; N on Ger- Green River Watershed; along the southern boundary of the many Creek Rd to International Paper 1000 line; N on Inter- Green River Watershed over Huckleberry Mountain and national Paper 1000 line to International Paper 1050 line; E Grass Mountain to the US Forest Service Rd 5400; NW along on International Paper 1050 line to International Paper 2200 US Forest Service Rd 5400 to US Forest Service Rd 5410; N line; E and S on International Paper 2200 to Woodside Dr; along US Forest Service Rd 5410 to posted boundary of the NE on Woodside Dr to Delameter Rd; E on Delameter Rd to City of Tacoma Green River Watershed; N along the posted the three power lines; N along the three power lines to Wey- boundary of the City of Tacoma Green River Watershed to erhaeuser 9312 line; E on Weyerhaeuser 9312 line to Growl- US Forest Service Rd 5100; N along US Forest Service Rd ers Gulch Rd; E on Growlers Gulch Rd to Public Highway 10 5100 to City of Tacoma Green River Watershed and City of Rd; E along the Public Highway 10 Rd to the A Street bridge [Title 232 WAC—p. 114] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-335 over the Cowlitz River at the town of Castle Rock; S down the south park boundary to the Pacific Crest Trail (US Forest the Cowlitz River to the Columbia River and point of begin- Service Trail 2000); S along the Pacific Crest Trail (US For- ning. est Service Trail 2000) to US Hwy 12; W on US Hwy 12 to the Silver Creek bridge and point of beginning. GMU 505-MOSSYROCK (Lewis County): Beginning on I-5 and the Cowlitz River; NE up the Cowlitz GMU 516-PACKWOOD (Lewis and Skamania counties): River to the Mayfield Dam; NE along the south shore of Beginning at US Hwy 12 and Pacific Crest Trail at White Mayfield Lake to the US Hwy 12 bridge; NE on US Hwy 12 Pass; S on Pacific Crest Trail (US Forest Service Trail 2000) to Winston Creek Rd; SE on Winston Creek Rd to Longbell to US Forest Service Trail 98 at Sheep Lake; W on US Forest Rd; E on Longbell Rd to Perkins Rd; NE on Perkins Rd to Service Trail 98 to US Forest Service Rd 2160 at Walupt Green Mountain Rd; E on Green Mountain Rd to the outlet of Lake; W on US Forest Service Rd 2160 to US Forest Service Swofford Pond; E along the Swofford Pond outlet to Riffe Rd 21; S and W on US Forest Service Rd 21 to US Forest Lake; E along the south shore of Riffe Lake to the Cowlitz Service Rd 23; S on US Forest Service Rd 23 to US Forest River; up the Cowlitz River to the Rainier Timber 100 Main- Service Trail 263; S and W on US Forest Service Trail 263 to line; N on the Rainier Timber 100 Mainline to US Hwy 12; W US Forest Service Trail 261; S on US Forest Service Trail on US Hwy 12 to SR 7 at the town of Morton; N on SR 7 to 261 to US Forest Service Trail 1; W on US Forest Service SR 508; W on Highway 508 to Centralia-Alpha Rd; W and N Trail 1 to US Forest Service Rd 99; W on US Forest Service on Centralia-Alpha Rd to Salzer Valley Rd; W on Salzer Val- Rd 99 to US Forest Service Rd 26; N on US Forest Service ley Rd to Summa St at the town of Centralia; W on Summa St Rd 26 to US Forest Service Rd 2612; W on US Forest Service to Kresky Rd; N on Kresky Rd to Tower St; N on Tower St to Rd 2612 to US Forest Service Trail 217; N and W on US For- SR 507; W on SR 507 (Cherry St, Alder St, and Mellen St) to est Service Trail 217 to Weyerhaeuser 2600 line; Weyerhae- I-5; S on I-5 to the Cowlitz River and point of beginning. user 2600 line to Weyerhaeuser 2658 line; N on Weyerhae- GMU 506-WILLAPA HILLS (Wahkiakum, Pacific and user 2658 line to Rainier Timber (Campbell Group) 430 line; Lewis counties): N on Rainier Timber 430 line to the Rainier Timber Mainline Beginning at SR 6 and 3rd St South at the town of Pe Ell; S 400 line; N and E on Rainier Timber Mainline 400 line to on 3rd St South to Muller Rd; S on Muller Rd to Weyerhae- Rainier Timber 300 line; E on Rainier Timber 300 line to user 1000 line; S on Weyerhaeuser 1000 line to Weyerhae- Rainier Timber 271 line; N on Rainier Timber 271 line to the user 1800 line; S on Weyerhaeuser 1800 line to Weyerhae- Cispus River; E on the Cispus River to US Forest Service Rd user 500 line; SE on Weyerhaeuser 500 line to SR 407 (Elo- 25; N on US Forest Service Rd 25 to SR 131; N on SR 131 to choman Valley Rd) at Camp 2; S on SR 407 (Elochoman US Hwy 12; E on US Hwy 12 to the Pacific Crest Trail (US Valley Rd) to the Elochoman River; down the Elochoman Forest Service Trail 2000) at White Pass and beginning. River to Foster Rd; N on Foster Rd to Risk Rd; W and N along Risk Rd to SR 4; W on SR 4 to Skamokawa Creek; SW GMU 520-WINSTON (Cowlitz, Lewis and Skamania down Skamokawa Creek to the Columbia River; W along counties): Columbia River to the mouth of the Deep River (including all Beginning at the bridge at intersection of I-5 and the Cowlitz islands in the Columbia River which are both north of the River; S down the Cowlitz River to the Toutle River; E up the Washington state line and between Skamokawa Creek and Toutle River to the South Fork Toutle River; SE up South Deep River); N along the Deep River to SR 4; NW on SR 4 Fork Toutle River to Johnson Creek; NE up Johnson Creek to to the Salmon Creek Rd; NE on Salmon Creek Rd to Weyer- Weyerhaeuser 4400 line; N along Weyerhaeuser 4400 line to haeuser 5000 line; N on Weyerhaeuser 5000 line to Weyer- Weyerhaeuser 2421 line; N along Weyerhaeuser 2421 line to haeuser 5800 line; NE on Weyerhaeuser 5800 line to power Weyerhaeuser 2400 line; NW along Weyerhaeuser 2400 line transmission line; N on the power transmission line to SR 6; to Alder Creek; NW down Alder Creek to North Fork Toutle E on SR 6 to the town of Pe Ell and the point of beginning. River; W down the North Fork Toutle River to the Green River; E up the Green River to US Forest Service Rd 2612; E GMU 510-STORMKING (Lewis County): on US Forest Service Rd 2612 to US Forest Service Trail Beginning on US Hwy 12 at the Silver Creek bridge; N up 217; N and W on US Forest Service Trail 217 to Weyerhae- Silver Creek to Silverbrook Rd; E on Silverbrook Rd to US user 2600 line; W on Weyerhaeuser 2600 line to Weyerhae- Forest Service Rd 47; N on US Forest Service Rd 47 to US user 2658 line; N on Weyerhaeuser 2658 line to Rainier Tim- Forest Service Rd 85; W and N on US Forest Service Rd 85 ber (Campbell Group) 430 line; N on Rainier Timber 430 line to US Forest Service Rd 52; N on US Forest Service Rd 52 to to Rainier Timber 400 Mainline; N and E on Rainier Timber the Nisqually River; W down the Nisqually River to SR 7; S 400 Mainline to Rainier Timber 100 Mainline; N on Rainier on Hwy 7 to US Hwy 12 at the town of Morton; E on US Hwy Timber 100 Mainline to Cowlitz River; W down the Cowlitz 12 to the Silver Creek bridge and point of beginning. River to Riffe Lake; W along the south shore to the Swofford GMU 513-SOUTH RAINIER (Lewis County): Pond outlet; W along the Swofford Pond outlet to Green Beginning on US Hwy 12 at the Silver Creek bridge; N up Mountain Rd; W on Green Mountain Rd to Perkins Rd; SW Silver Creek to Silverbrook Rd; E on Silverdale Rd to US on Perkins Rd to Longbell Rd; W on Longbell Rd to Winston Forest Service Rd 47; N on US Forest Service Rd 47 to US Creek Rd; NW on Winston Creek Rd to US Hwy 12; SW on Forest Service Rd 85; W and N on US Forest Service Rd 85 US Hwy 12 to the Mayfield Lake bridge at Mayfield Lake; to US Forest Service Rd 52; W and N on US Forest Service SW down the south shore of Mayfield Lake to the Cowlitz Rd 52 to the Nisqually River; E up the Nisqually River to the River at Mayfield Dam; SW down the Cowlitz River to I-5 southern boundary of Mount Rainier National Park; E along bridge crossing the Cowlitz River and point of beginning. (2007 Ed.) 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GMU 522-LOO-WIT (Cowlitz and Skamania counties): River; W along the Columbia River to Skamokawa Creek Beginning on the North Fork Toutle River at the mouth of (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both Hoffstadt Creek; SE up the North Fork Toutle River to Deer north of the Washington state line and between Skamokawa Creek; SE up Deer Creek to Weyerhaeuser 3020 line; NW Creek and Germany Creek); NE up Skamokawa Creek to SR along Weyerhaeuser 3020 line to Weyerhaeuser 3000 line; E 4; E on SR 4 to Risk Rd; SE on Risk Rd to Foster Rd; S on along Weyerhaeuser 3000 line to US Forest Service Trail Foster Rd to the Elochoman River; SE up the Elochoman 216G; SE along US Forest Service Trail 216G to the intersec- River to SR 407 (Elochoman Valley Rd); NE on SR 407 tion of US Forest Service Trail 238 and US Forest Service (Elochoman Valley Rd) to Weyerhaeuser 500 line at Camp 2; Trail 216; S on US Forest Service Trail 238 to South Fork of NW on Weyerhaeuser 500 line to Weyerhaeuser 1800 line; N the Toutle River; E along South Fork Toutle River to its on Weyerhaeuser 1800 line to Weyerhaeuser 1000 line; N on headwaters and Mount St. Helens crater's edge; E along the Weyerhaeuser 1000 line to Muller Rd; N on Muller Rd to 3rd Mount St. Helens crater's southern edge to the headwaters of St South in the town of Pe Ell; N on 3rd St South to SR 6 at Ape Canyon Creek; NE down Ape Canyon Creek to US For- the town of Pe Ell; N on SR 6 to Stevens Rd, south of the est Service Trail 225 (Smith Creek Trail); N and NW on US town of Doty, and the point of beginning. Forest Service Trail 225 (Smith Creek Trail) to US Forest GMU 550-COWEEMAN (Cowlitz County): Service Rd 99; NE along US Forest Service Rd 99 to US For- est Service Rd 26; N on US Forest Service Rd 26 to US For- Beginning at the mouth of the Toutle River on the Cowlitz est Service Trail 1; W on US Forest Service Trail 1 to US River; E along the Toutle River to the South Fork Toutle Forest Service Trail 214; NW on US Forest Service Trail 214 River; up the South Fork Toutle River to Weyerhaeuser 4100 to US Forest Service Trail 211; W on US Forest Service Trail line; E on Weyerhaeuser 4100 line to Weyerhaeuser 4950 211 to Coldwater Creek; W down Coldwater Creek to Cold- line; S and E on Weyerhaeuser 4950 line to Weyerhaeuser water Lake; SW along the northwest shore of Coldwater 235 line; SE on Weyerhaeuser 235 line to Weyerhaeuser 200 Lake to the outlet of Coldwater Lake; SW down the outlet line; W on Weyerhaeuser 200 line to Weyerhaeuser 240 line; stream from Coldwater Lake to SR 504 bridge at mile post SE on Weyerhaeuser 240 line to Weyerhaeuser 243 line; E on 45; W on SR 504 to Hoffstadt Creek Bridge on Hoffstadt Weyerhaeuser 243 line to Weyerhaeuser 135A line; S on Creek; S and W down Hoffstadt Creek to the North Fork Weyerhaeuser 135A line to Weyerhaeuser 135 line; E on Toutle River and point of beginning. Weyerhaeuser 135 line to Weyerhaeuser 134 line; SW on Weyerhaeuser 134 line to Weyerhaeuser 133 line; SW on GMU 524-MARGARET (Cowlitz, Skamania and Lewis Weyerhaeuser 133 line to Weyerhaeuser 130 line; SW on counties): Weyerhaeuser 130 line to Weyerhaeuser 1680 line; W on Beginning on the North Fork Toutle River at the mouth of the Weyerhaeuser 1680 line to Weyerhaeuser 1600 line; SE on Green River; SE up the North Fork Toutle River to the mouth Weyerhaeuser 1600 line to Weyerhaeuser 1400 line; W on of Hoffstadt Creek; N and E up Hoffstadt Creek to the SR 504 Weyerhaeuser 1400 line to Weyerhaeuser 1420 line which is bridge over Hoffstadt Creek; E on SR 504 to the bridge over the Kalama/Coweeman Summit; SE on Weyerhaeuser 1420 the outlet to Coldwater Lake at mile post 45; NE up the outlet line to Weyerhaeuser 1426 line; W on Weyerhaeuser 1426 stream of Coldwater Lake to Coldwater Lake; NE along the line to Weyerhaeuser 1428 line; SW on Weyerhaeuser 1428 northwest shoreline of Coldwater Lake to Coldwater Creek line to Weyerhaeuser 1429 line which turns into Weyerhae- inlet; E up Coldwater Creek to US Forest Service Trail 211; user 6400 line; SW down Weyerhaeuser 6400 line to Weyer- NE on US Forest Service Trail 211 to US Forest Service Trail haeuser 6000 line; E on Weyerhaeuser 6000 line to Weyer- 214; SE on US Forest Service Trail 214 to US Forest Service haeuser 6450 line; SE for approximately one mile on Weyer- Trail 1; E on US Forest Service Trail 1 to US Forest Service haeuser 6450 line (crossing the Kalama River) to Rd 26; N on the US Forest Service Rd 26 (Ryan Lake Rd) to Weyerhaeuser 6452 line; SE on Weyerhaeuser 6452 line to US Forest Service Rd 2612; W on US Forest Service Rd 2612 Dubois Rd; SE on Dubois Rd to SR 503; W on SR 503 to to the Green River; W down the Green River to its mouth on Cape Horn Creek; SE down Cape Horn Creek to Merwin the North Fork of the Toutle River and point of beginning. Reservoir; SW along the north shore of Merwin Reservoir to the Lewis River; SW down the Lewis River to the power GMU 530-RYDERWOOD (Cowlitz, Lewis and Wahkia- transmission lines in Section 4, T5N, R2E; NW along the kum counties): power transmission lines to Northwest Natural Gas Pipeline Beginning at Stevens Rd and SR 6, south of the town of Doty; located east of the town of Kalama, approximately 1/2 mile E on SR 6 to I-5 at the town of Chehalis; S on I-5 to the Cowl- east of China Gardens Rd; N up the Natural Gas Pipeline itz River; S along the Cowlitz River to Public Hwy 10 on the right of way to Ostrander Creek; W down Ostrander Creek to A Street bridge at the town of Castle Rock; W on the Public the Cowlitz River; N on the Cowlitz River to the Toutle River Hwy 10 to Growler's Gulch Rd; W on Growler's Gulch Rd to and point of beginning. Weyerhaeuser 9312 line; W on Weyerhaeuser 9312 line to three power lines; S on the three power lines to Delameter GMU 554-YALE (Cowlitz and Clark counties): Rd; SW on Delameter Rd to Woodside Dr; SW on Woodside Beginning on SR 503 at its crossing of Cape Horn Creek; E Dr to International Paper Rd 2200; N and W on International on SR 503 to Weyerhaeuser 6600 line (Rock Creek Rd); NE Paper Rd 2200 to International Paper Rd 1050; W on Interna- on Weyerhaeuser 6600 line (Rock Creek Rd) to Weyerhae- tional Paper Rd 1050 to International Paper Rd 1000; S on user 6690 Rd; N and E on Weyerhaeuser 6690 line to Weyer- International Paper Rd 1000 to the Germany Creek Rd; S on haeuser 6696 line; N on Weyerhaeuser 6696 line to West the Germany Creek Rd to SR 4; W on SR 4 to Germany Fork Speelyai Creek; SE down West Fork Speelyai Creek to Creek; S along Germany Creek to its mouth at the Columbia the main stem of the Speelyai Creek; SW and SE down [Title 232 WAC—p. 116] (2007 Ed.) 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Speelyai Creek to SR 503; NE on SR 503 to Dog Creek; S line; SE on Weyerhaeuser 6452 line to Dubois Rd; SE on down Dog Creek to Yale Reservoir; S and W along western Dubois Rd to SR 503; E on SR 503 to Weyerhaeuser 6600 shore of Reservoir to Yale Dam and the North Fork Lewis line (Rock Creek Rd); NE on Weyerhaeuser 6600 line (Rock River; W along the northern shore of the North Fork Lewis Creek Rd) to Weyerhaeuser 6690 Rd; N and E on Weyerhae- River to State Route 503 bridge crossing; S and W along SR user 6690 line to Weyerhaeuser 6696 line; N on Weyerhae- 503 to N.E. 221st Ave; N about 1/4 mile on N.E. 221st Ave user 6696 line to West Fork Speelyai Creek; SE down West to N.E. Cedar Creek Rd; W along N.E. Cedar Creek Rd to Fork Speelyai Creek to the main stem of Speelyai Creek; SW N.E. Pup Creek Rd; N on N.E. Pup Creek Rd to N.E. Bun- and SE down Speelyai Creek to SR 503; NE on SR 503 to US come Hollow Rd; N about 1/4 mile on N.E. Buncome Hollow Forest Service Rd 81 and point of beginning. Rd to electrical transmission line; S and W on the electrical GMU 560-LEWIS RIVER (Cowlitz, Skamania, Klickitat, transmission line to the north shore of the North Fork Lewis Yakima and Lewis counties): River; NE along the north shore of the North Fork Lewis River to Merwin Reservoir at the Merwin Dam; NE along the Beginning on SR 141 and Mount Adams Recreational Area north shore of Merwin Reservoir to Cape Horn Creek; NW Rd at the town of Trout Lake; N on the Mount Adams Recre- up Cape Horn Creek to SR 503 and the point of beginning. ational Area Rd to US Forest Service Rd 80 (Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd); N on US Forest Service Rd 80 GMU 556-TOUTLE (Cowlitz County): (Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 82 (Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd); N on US Forest Beginning on the intersection of SR 503 (Lewis River Rd) Service Road 82 to Yakama Indian Reservation boundary and US Forest Service Rd 81 (Merrill Lake Rd); N on US (Section 16, T7N, R11E); N along the Yakama Indian reser- Forest Service Rd 81 to Weyerhaeuser 7200 line; NW on vation boundary (Cascade Mountain Range Crest) to US For- Weyerhaeuser 7200 line to Weyerhaeuser 7400 line; N on est Service Trail 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) in Section 3, Weyerhaeuser 7400 line to Weyerhaeuser 5500 line; E and N T11N, R11E; S on US Forest Service Trail 2000 (Pacific on Weyerhaeuser 5500 line to Weyerhaeuser 5670 line; N Crest Trail) to US Forest Service Trail 98 at Sheep Lake; W and E on Weyerhaeuser 5670 line to Weyerhaeuser 5660 line; on US Forest Service Trail 98 to US Forest Service Rd 2160 N on Weyerhaeuser 5660 line about a 1/4 mile to the South at Walupt Lake; W on US Forest Service Rd 2160 to US For- Fork Toutle River; E on the South Fork Toutle River to US est Service Rd 21; S and W on US Forest Service Rd 21 to US Forest Service Trail 238; N on US Forest Service Trail 238 to Forest Service Rd 23; S on US Forest Service Rd 23 to US the intersection of US Forest Service Trail 216 and US Forest Forest Service Trail 263; S and W on US Forest Service Trail Service Trail 216G; NW on US Forest Service Trail 216G to 263 to US Forest Service Trail 261; S on US Forest Service Weyerhaeuser 3000 line; W on Weyerhaeuser 3000 line to Trail 261 to US Forest Service Trail 1; W on US Forest Ser- Weyerhaeuser 3020 line; SE on Weyerhaeuser 3020 line to vice Trail 1 to US Forest Service Rd 99; S and W on US For- Deer Creek; NW down Deer Creek to the North Fork Toutle est Service Rd 99 to US Forest Service Trail 225 (Smith River; down the North Fork Toutle River to Alder Creek; up Creek Trail); S on US Forest Service Trail 225 to Ape Can- Alder Creek to Weyerhaeuser 2400 line; S on Weyerhaeuser yon Creek; S and W up Ape Canyon Creek to Mount St. 2400 line to Weyerhaeuser 2421 line; S on Weyerhaeuser Helens crater's eastern edge; W along Mount St. Helens cra- 2421 line to Weyerhaeuser 4400 line; S and W along Weyer- ter's southern edge to headwaters of S Fork Toutle River; W haeuser 4400 line to Johnson Creek; S along Johnson Creek along S Fork Toutle River to Weyerhaeuser 5660 line; S to the South Fork Toutle River; SE up the South Fork Toutle along Weyerhaeuser 5660 line to Weyerhaeuser 5670 line; S River to Weyerhaeuser 4100 line; E on Weyerhaeuser 4100 and W on Weyerhaeuser 5670 line to Weyerhaeuser 5500 line to the Weyerhaeuser 4950 line; S and E on Weyerhaeuser line; S and W on Weyerhaeuser 5500 line to Weyerhaeuser 4950 line to Weyerhaeuser 235 line; SE on Weyerhaeuser 7400 line; S and E on Weyerhaeuser 7400 line to Weyerhae- 235 line to Weyerhaeuser 200 line; W on Weyerhaeuser 200 user 7200 line; S and E on Weyerhaeuser 7200 line to US line to Weyerhaeuser 240 line; SE on Weyerhaeuser 240 line Forest Service Rd 81; S on US Forest Service Rd 81 to State to Weyerhaeuser 243 line; E on Weyerhaeuser 243 line to Route 503; N and E on State Route 503 to Dog Creek; S Weyerhaeuser 135A line; S on Weyerhaeuser 135A line to down Dog Creek to the N shore of Yale Reservoir; E along N Weyerhaeuser 135 line; E on Weyerhaeuser 135 line to Wey- shore of Yale Reservoir to N Fork Lewis River; E up the erhaeuser 134 line; SW on Weyerhaeuser 134 line to Weyer- Lewis River to Swift Dam and Swift Reservoir; E along the haeuser 133 line; SW on Weyerhaeuser 133 line to Weyer- N shore of Swift Reservoir to N Fork Lewis River; E up N haeuser 130 line; SW on Weyerhaeuser 130 line to Weyer- Fork Lewis River to US Forest Service Rd 90 Bridge (Eagle haeuser 1680 line; W on Weyerhaeuser 1680 line to Cliff); E on US Forest Service Rd 90 to US Forest Service Rd Weyerhaeuser 1600 line; SE on Weyerhaeuser 1600 line to 51 (Curly Creek Rd); SE on US Forest Service Rd 51 (Curly Weyerhaeuser 1400 line; W on Weyerhaeuser 1400 line to Creek Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 30; NE on US Forest Ser- Weyerhaeuser 1420 line which is the Kalama/Coweeman vice Rd 30 to US Forest Service Rd 24; SE on US Forest Ser- Summit; SE on Weyerhaeuser 1420 line to Weyerhaeuser vice Rd 24 to SR 141; NE on SR 141 to Mount Adams Rec- 1426 line; W on Weyerhaeuser 1426 line to Weyerhaeuser reational Area Rd, at the town of Trout Lake and point of 1428 line; SW on Weyerhaeuser 1428 line to Weyerhaeuser beginning. 1429 line; SW on Weyerhaeuser 1429 line to Weyerhaeuser 6400 line; SW on Weyerhaeuser 6400 line to Weyerhaeuser GMU 564-BATTLE GROUND (Clark, Skamania, and 6000 line; E on Weyerhaeuser 6000 line to Weyerhaeuser Cowlitz counties): 6450 line; SE for approximately one mile on Weyerhaeuser Beginning at the mouth of Ostrander Creek on the Cowlitz 6450 line (crossing the Kalama River) to Weyerhaeuser 6452 River; E up Ostrander Creek approximately 1 1/2 miles to the (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 117] 232-28-335 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife second Northwest Natural Gas Pipeline right of way crossing Service Rd 53; S on US Forest Service Rd 53 to US Forest Ostrander Creek, east of the railroad crossing; S along the Service Rd 4205 (Gumboat Rd); S on US Forest Service Rd Northwest Natural Gas Pipeline right of way to the power 4205 to US Forest Service Rd 42 (Green Fork Rd); SW on US transmission lines right of way located east of the town of Forest Service Rd 42 to US Forest Service Rd 41 at Sunset Kalama, approximately 1/2 mile east of China Garden Rd; SE Falls; E on US Forest Service Rd 41 to US Forest Service Rd along the power transmission lines right of way across the 406 at Little Lookout Mountain; SE on US Forest Service Rd north fork of the Lewis River in the northeast corner of Sec- 406 to the boundary of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest; tion 4, T5N, R2E to N.E. Buncome Hollow Rd; S on N.E. due E on the national forest boundary to Rock Creek; SE Buncome Hollow Rd to N.E. Pup Creek Rd; S on N.E. Pup along Rock Creek to the Columbia River at the town of Creek Rd to N.E. Cedar Creek Rd; E on N.E. Cedar Creek Rd Stevenson; W down the Columbia River to the Cape Horn Rd to 221st Ave; S along 221st Ave about 1/4 mile to SR 503; SE (including all islands in the Columbia River which are both along SR 503 to N.E. Amboy Rd; S on N.E. Amboy Rd to on the Washington side of the state line and between Cape N.E. Yacolt Rd; E on Yacolt Rd to Railroad Ave; SE on Rail- Horn Rd and Rock Creek); N on Cape Horn Rd to SR 140; W road Ave to Lucia Falls Rd; W on Lucia Falls Rd to Hantwick on SR 140 to Washougal River Rd; E on Washougal River Rd; SE on Hantwick Rd to Basket Flats Rd; W on Basket Rd to Skye Rd; NW on Skye Rd to N.E. 39th St; W on N.E. Flats Rd to N.E. 197th Ave; S on N.E. 197th Ave to N.E. 39th St to N.E. Miller Rd; SW on N.E. Miller Rd to N.E. 28th 279th St; W on N.E. 279th St to N.E. 182nd Ave; S on N.E. St; W on N.E. 28th St to N.E. 392nd Ave; S on N.E. 392nd 182nd Ave to N.E. 259th St; E on N.E. 259th St to N.E. 220th Ave to N.E. Hughes Rd; S on N.E. Hughes Rd approximately Ave; S on N.E. 220th Ave to N.E. Cresap Rd; SE on N.E. 1/8th mile to the power transmission lines; W along the Cresap Rd to N.E. 222nd Ave; S on N.E. 222nd Ave to N.E. northern margin of the power transmission lines to N.E. Allworth Rd; E on N.E. Allworth Rd to NE 232nd Ave; S on Ammeter Rd; SW on N.E. Ammeter Rd to N.E. 322nd Ave; N.E. 232nd Ave to N.E. 237th St; E on N.E. 237th St to N.E. S on N.E. 322nd Ave to N.E. 9th St; W on N.E. 9th St to N.E. 240th Ave; S on N.E. 240th Ave to N.E. Berry Rd; NE on 312th Ave; N on N.E. 312th Ave to N.E. 10th St; W on N.E. N.E. Berry Rd to the DNR L-1410 Rd; SE on L-1410 Rd to 10th St to N.E. Zeek Rd; W on N.E. Zeek Rd to N.E. Blair the DNR L-1400 Rd; W on L-1400 Rd to N.E. Rawson Rd; Rd; NW on N.E. Blair Rd to N.E. Reilly Rd; NE on N.E. W on N.E. Rawson Rd to N.E. Powell Rd; SW on N.E. Pow- Reilly Rd to N.E. 292nd Ave; NE on N.E. 292nd Ave to N.E. ell Rd to N.E. 212th Ave; S on N.E. 212th Ave to N.E. 109th Stauffer Rd; NE on N.E. Stauffer Rd to N.E. Ireland Rd; W St; E on N.E. 109th St to N.E. 222nd Ave; S on N.E. 222nd on N.E. Ireland Rd to N.E. 292nd Ave; N on N.E. 292nd Ave Ave to N.E. 83rd St; W on N.E. 83rd St to N.E. 217th Ave; S to N.E. 53rd St; W on N.E. 53rd St to SR 500; NW on SR 500 on N.E. 217th Ave to N.E. 68th St; E on N.E. 68th St to N.E. to N.E. 232nd Ave; N on N.E. 232nd Ave to N.E. 68th St; W 232nd Ave; S on N.E. 232nd Ave to SR 500; SE on SR 500 on N.E. 68th St to N.E. 217th Ave; N on N.E. 217th Ave to to N.E. 53rd St; E on N.E. 53rd St to N.E. 292nd Ave; S on N.E. 83rd St; E on N.E. 83rd St to N.E. 222nd Ave; N on N.E. N.E. 292nd Ave to N.E. Ireland Rd; E on N.E. Ireland Rd to 222nd Ave to NE 109th St; W on N.E. 109th St to N.E. 212th N.E. Stauffer Rd; SW on N.E. Stauffer Rd to N.E. 292nd Ave; N on N.E. 212th Ave to N.E. Powell Rd; NE on N.E. Ave; S on N.E. 292nd Ave to N.E. Reilly Rd; SW on N.E. Powell Rd to N.E. Rawson Rd; E on Rawson Rd to DNR L- Reilly Rd to N.E. Blair Rd; SE on N.E. Blair Rd to N.E. Zeek 1400 Rd; E on DNR L-1400 Rd to DNR L-1410 Rd; NW on Rd; E on N.E. Zeek Rd to N.E. 10th St; E on N.E. 10th St to DNR L-1410 Rd to N.E. Berry Rd; SW on N.E. Berry Rd to N.E. 312th Ave; S on N.E. 312th Ave to N.E. 9th St; E on N.E. 240th Ave; N on N.E. 240th Ave to N.E. 237th St; W on N.E. 9th St to N.E. 322nd Ave; N on N.E. 322nd Ave to N.E. N.E. 237th St to N.E. 232nd Ave; N on N.E. 232nd Ave to Ammeter Rd; NE on N.E. Ammeter Rd approximately 1/8th N.E. Allworth Rd; W on N.E. Allworth Rd to N.E. 222nd mile to the power transmission lines; E along the northern Ave; N on N.E. 222nd Ave to N.E. Cresap Rd; NW on N.E. margin of the power transmission lines to N.E. Hughes Rd; N Cresap Rd to N.E. 220th Ave; N on N.E. 220th Ave to N.E. on N.E. Hughes Rd to N.E. 392nd Ave; N on N.E. 392nd Ave 259th St; W on N.E. 259th St to N.E. 182nd Ave; N on N.E. to N.E. 28th St; E on N.E. 28th St to N.E. Miller Rd; NE on 182nd Ave to N.E. 279th St; E on N.E. 279th St to N.E. 197th N.E. Miller Rd to N.E. 39th St; E on N.E. 39th St to Skye Rd; Ave; N on N.E. 197th Ave to N.E. Basket Flats Rd; E on N.E. SE on Skye Rd to Washougal River Rd; S on Washougal Basket Flats Rd to N.E. Hantwick Rd; NW on N.E. Hantwick River Rd to SR 140; SE on SR 140 to Cape Horn Rd; S on Rd to Lucia Falls Rd; E on Lucia Falls Rd to Railroad Ave; Cape Horn Rd to Columbia River; W down the Columbia NW on Railroad Ave to N.E. Yacolt Rd; W on N.E. Yacolt River to the Cowlitz River (including all islands in the Rd to N.E. Amboy Rd; N on N.E. Amboy Rd to N.E. 221st Columbia River which are both on the Washington side of the Ave; N on 221st Ave to SR 503; NE along SR 503 to the state line and between Cape Horn Rd and the Cowlitz River); Lewis River and point of beginning. N along Cowlitz River to Ostrander Creek and point of begin- ning. GMU 572-SIOUXON (Skamania and Clark counties): Beginning at the Yale Dam at Yale Lake; N then E along the GMU 568-WASHOUGAL (Clark and Skamania coun- shore of Yale Lake to the Lewis River; NE along the Lewis ties): River to Swift Reservoir; E along the north shore Swift Res- Beginning on the Lewis River at SR 503; E on Lewis River ervoir to US Forest Service Rd 90 at the Eagle Cliff bridge; E (Cowlitz-Clark County line) to Canyon Creek; SE along Can- on US Forest Service Rd 90 to US Forest Service Rd 51 yon Creek to N.E. Healy Rd; E on N.E. Healy Rd to US For- (Curly Creek Rd); SE on US Forest Service Rd 51 to US For- est Service Rd 54; E on US Forest Service Rd 54 to US Forest est Service Rd 30 (Wind River Rd); N on US Forest Service Service Rd 37; NW on US Forest Service Rd 37 to US Forest Rd 30 to US Forest Service Rd 24 (Twin Butte Rd); S on US [Title 232 WAC—p. 118] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-336

Forest Service Rd 24 to US Forest Service Rd 60 (Carson Mountain Rd, about 1 mile; N along the Yakama Indian Res- Guler Rd); SW on US Forest Service Rd 60 to US Forest Ser- ervation boundary to its corner in Section 2, T7N, R11E; E vice Rd 65; SW on US Forest Service Rd 65 to the Wind along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the NE River Rd; NW on the Wind River Rd to Hemlock Rd at the corner of Section 4, T7N, R12E; SE along the Yakama Indian town of Stabler; W on Hemlock Rd to US Forest Service Rd Reservation boundary to Summit Creek Rd; SW on Summit 41 (Sunset-Hemlock Rd); W on the US Forest Service Rd 41 Creek Rd to Glenwood-Goldendale Hwy; NW on Glenwood- to US Forest Service Road 42 (Green Fork Rd) at Sunset Goldendale Hwy to Lakeside Rd; S on Lakeside Rd to Fisher Falls; NE on US Forest Service Rd 42 to US Forest Service Hill Rd (P-2000); S on Fisher Hill Rd to the Fisher Hill bridge Rd 4205 (Gumboat Rd); N on US Forest Service Rd 4205 to crossing the Klickitat River; S and SW down the Klickitat US Forest Service Rd 53; NW on US Forest Service Rd 53 to River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to US Forest Service Rd 54 (N.E. Healy Rd); W on US Forest the mouth of the Little White Salmon River and the point of Service Rd 54 to Canyon Creek; N down Canyon Creek to beginning (including all islands in the Columbia River which the Lewis River; NE up the Lewis River to the Yale Dam and are both north of the Washington state line and between the the point of beginning. Klickitat River and the Little White Salmon River). GMU 574-WIND RIVER (Skamania and Klickitat coun- [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28- ties): 335, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-335, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 05-11-022 (Order 05-89), § 232-28-335, filed Beginning at SR 141 and US Forest Rd 86, SW of the town of 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and Trout Lake; S on US Forest Service Rd 86 to US Forest Ser- 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-335, filed 5/12/04, effective vice Rd 1840; S on US Forest Service Rd 1840 to US Forest 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-16-087 (Order 03-175), § Service Rd 18 (Oklahoma Rd); S on US Forest Service Rd 18 232-28-335, filed 8/5/03, effective 9/5/03; 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232- to Willard Rd, at the town of Willard; E on Willard Rd to the 28-335, filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.] Little White Salmon River; S down the Little White Salmon 232-28-336 River to the Columbia River; W down the Columbia River to WAC 232-28-336 Game management units (GMUs) the mouth of Rock Creek (including all islands in the Colum- boundary descriptions—Region six. bia River that are both north of the Washington state line and between the Little White Salmon River and Rock Creek); GMU 601-HOKO (Clallam County): NW along Rock Creek through the town of Stevenson to the Beginning on the Makah Indian reservation boundary and the southern boundary of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest; W Strait of Juan de Fuca; SE along the shore of the Strait of Juan along the southern boundary of the Gifford Pinchot National de Fuca to the mouth of the Hoko River; S along the Hoko Forest to US Forest Service Rd 4100-406; NW on US Forest River to SR 112; SE on SR 112 to the Hoko-Ozette Rd; SW Service Rd 4100-406 to the US Forest Service Rd 41 (Sunset- on the Hoko-Ozette Rd to the Olympic National Park bound- Mowich Rd) at Little Lookout Mountain; E on US Forest Ser- ary near Ozette; N along the Olympic National Park bound- vice Rd 41 to Hemlock Rd; E on Hemlock Rd to Wind River ary to the Makah Indian reservation boundary; E and N along Rd at the town of Stabler; SE on Wind River Rd to Old State the Makah Indian reservation boundary to the Strait of Juan Rd; E on Old State Rd to US Forest Service Rd 65 (Panther de Fuca and the point of beginning. Creek Rd); N on US Forest Service Rd 65 to US Forest Ser- vice Road 60 (Carson-Guler); NE on US Forest Service 60 to GMU 602-DICKEY (Clallam County): US Forest Service 24 (also called Carson-Guler); E on US Beginning at the mouth of the Hoko River and the Strait of Forest Service Rd 24 to SR 141; NE, E and SE on SR 141 to Juan de Fuca; SE along the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca US Forest Service Rd 86, SW of the town of Trout Lake, and to the mouth of the Clallam River; S along the Clallam River the point of beginning. to SR 112; S on SR 112 to the Burnt Mountain Rd (SR 113); GMU 578-WEST KLICKITAT (Klickitat, Yakima, and S on the Burnt Mountain Rd (SR 113) to US Hwy 101 at the Skamania counties): town of Sappho; SW on US Hwy 101 to the LaPush Rd; SW Beginning at the mouth of the Little White Salmon River on on the LaPush Rd to the Olympic National Park boundary; N the Columbia River; N up the Little White Salmon River to along the Olympic National Park boundary to the Hoko- Willard Road bridge, E of Willard; W on Willard Rd to US Ozette Rd; NE on the Hoko-Ozette Rd to SR 112; NW on SR Forest Service Rd 18 (Oklahoma Rd); N on US Forest Ser- 112 to the Hoko River; NW on the Hoko River to its mouth vice Rd 18 to US Forest Service 1840; N on US Forest Ser- on the Strait of Juan De Fuca and the point of beginning. vice Rd 1840 to US Forest Service Rd 86; N on US Forest Service Road 86 to SR 141; NE on SR 141 to Mount Adams GMU 603-PYSHT (Clallam County): Recreation Area Road, at the town of Trout Lake; N on the Beginning at the mouth of the Clallam River on Strait of Juan Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd to US Forest Service Rd de Fuca; E along the shore of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the 80 (Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd); N on US Forest mouth of the Elwha River; S along the Elwha River to the Service Rd 80 (Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd) to US Olympic National Park boundary; W along the Olympic Forest Service Rd 82 (Mount Adams Recreational Area Rd); National Park boundary to one mile west of Lake Crescent; S N on US Forest Service Road 82 to Yakama Indian Reserva- on the Olympic National Park boundary to US Hwy 101; W tion boundary (Section 16, T7N, R11E); S along the Yakama on US Hwy 101 to the Burnt Mountain Rd (SR 113); N on the Indian Reservation boundary to the Reservation's SW corner Burnt Mountain Rd (SR 113) to SR 112; N on SR 112 to the at King Mountain (Section 27, T7N, R11E); E along the Clallam River; N along the Clallam River to its mouth and Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to the end of King the point of beginning. 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GMU 607-SOL DUC (Clallam County): Clallam county line in the Strait of Juan De Fuca; NE on the Beginning at US Hwy 101 at the town of Sappho; E on US Clallam county line to Clallam-San Juan county line; NE on Hwy 101 to the Olympic National Park boundary; S and W the Clallam-San Juan county line to the Jefferson-San Juan along the Olympic National Park boundary to the Bogachiel county line; NE on the Jefferson-San Juan county line to the River; W along the Bogachiel River to US Hwy 101; N on US Jefferson-Island county line; S then SE on the Jefferson- Hwy 101, through the town of Forks, to the town of Sappho Island county line to the Kitsap-Island county line; SE on the and the point of beginning. Kitsap-Island county line to a point due east of Point No Point; W from the Kitsap-Island county line to Point No GMU 612-GOODMAN (Jefferson and Clallam counties): Point; NW, S, N, and SW along the coast of the Kitsap pen- Beginning approximately two miles east of the town of insula to Cougar Spit; W from Cougar Spit to Finch Creek at LaPush on the Olympic National Park boundary and LaPush the town of Hoodsport; NE along the east shore of Hood Rd intersection; NE on LaPush Rd to US Hwy 101 at the Canal to Dabob Bay; N along the shore of Dabob Bay and town of Forks; S on US Hwy 101, across the Hoh River, and Quilcene Bay to East Quilcene Rd; W on East Quilcene Rd to west to Olympic National Park Boundary; N on the Olympic the Chimacum Center Rd; S on Chimacum Center Rd to US National Park boundary to LaPush Rd and the point of begin- Hwy 101; N and W on US Hwy 101 through Sequim and Port ning. Angeles to the Elwha River; N down the Elwha River to its GMU 615-CLEARWATER (Jefferson County): mouth and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the point of begin- Beginning on US Hwy 101 and the Bogachiel River; E along ning. the Bogachiel River to the Olympic National Park boundary; GMU 627-KITSAP (Kitsap, Mason, and Pierce counties): SE and W on the Olympic National Park boundary to the Beginning at the Hood Canal Bridge; E, S, N, and SE along Quinault Indian reservation boundary; W on the Quinault the shore of the Kitsap peninsula to Point No Point; due E Indian reservation boundary to the Olympic National Park from Point No Point to Kitsap-Island county line in the Puget boundary; N along the Olympic National Park boundary to Sound; S along the Kitsap-Island county line to the Kitsap- US Hwy 101; E, N, and W on US Hwy 101 to the Bogachiel Snohomish county line; S along the Kitsap-Snohomish River and the point of beginning. county line to Kitsap-King county line; S along the Kitsap- GMU 618-MATHENY (Jefferson and Grays Harbor King county line to the King-Pierce county line; S on the counties): King-Pierce county line to the outlet of the Tacoma Narrows; Beginning at the boundary junction of Olympic National S through the Tacoma Narrows, past Fox Island (which is Park and the Quinault Indian reservation, east of the Queets included in this GMU), to Carr Inlet; NW up Carr Inlet River Rd; N, E, S, and W along the Olympic National Park around McNeil and Gertrude Islands (which are excluded boundary to the park and Quinault Indian reservation bound- from this GMU), to Pitt Passage; SW through Pitt Passage ary junction north of Lake Quinault; NW along the Quinault and Drayton Passage to the Pierce-Thurston county line in Indian reservation boundary to its junction with the boundary the Nisqually Reach; NW along the Pierce-Thurston county of Olympic National Park, east of the Queets River Rd, and line to the Pierce-Mason county line; NW on the Pierce- the point of beginning, including the Olympic National For- Mason county line in the Nisqually Reach to North Bay; est land and private land one mile west of Lake Quinault and along the east shore of North Bay to SR 3 at the town of bounded by the Olympic National Park and the Quinault Allyn; N on SR 3 to the Old Belfair Hwy at the town of Bel- Indian reservation. fair; N on the Old Belfair Hwy to the Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd; W on the Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd to the Dewatto Rd GMU 621-OLYMPIC (Jefferson, Clallam and Mason West; N along the Dewatto Rd to its intersection with the counties): Albert Pfundt Rd; N on the Albert Pfundt Rd to Anderson Beginning at the Olympic National Park boundary and the Creek; E down Anderson Creek to the east shore of the Hood Elwha River; N along the Elwha River to US Hwy 101; E on Canal; N from Anderson Creek along the east shore of Hood US Hwy 101, through Port Angeles and Sequim, to the Chi- Canal to the Hood Canal bridge and the point of beginning. macum Center Rd at the town of Quilcene; N on the Chi- macum Center Rd to the East Quilcene Rd; E on the East GMU 633-MASON (Mason and Kitsap counties): Quilcene Rd to Quilcene Bay; S along the shore of Quilcene Beginning at the mouth of Anderson Creek on the eastern Bay to Dabob Bay; S along the shore of Dabob Bay to Hood shore of Hood Canal; W along Anderson Creek to Albert Canal; SW along the shore of Hood Canal to Finch Creek; Pfundt Rd; S on the Albert Pfundt Rd to West Dewatto Rd; S upstream on Finch Creek to US Hwy 101; S on US Hwy 101 on West Dewatto Rd to Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd; E along to SR 119; W on SR 119 to Standstill Dr (Power Dam Rd); W Bear Creek-Dewatto Rd to Old Belfair Hwy; S on Old Belfair on Standstill Dr (Power Dam Rd) to Upper Cushman Dam Hwy to SR 3 at the town of Belfair; S on SR 3 to North Bay and the shore of Lake Cushman; NW on the west shore of at the town of Allyn; N along the west shore of North Bay; S Lake Cushman to the North Fork Skokomish River; N along along the east shore of North Bay to Pierce-Mason county the North Fork Skokomish River to the Olympic National line at Case Inlet; SE along the Pierce-Mason county line Park boundary; N and W on the Olympic National Park through Case Inlet to the Mason-Thurston county line; W boundary to the Elwha River and the point of beginning. along the Mason-Thurston county line through Dana Pas- sage, Squaxin Passage, and Totten Inlet to US Hwy 101 at GMU 624-COYLE (Clallam and Jefferson counties): Oyster Bay; N on US Hwy 101 Finch Creek at the town of Beginning at the mouth of the Elwha River and the Strait of Hoodsport; E from Finch Creek across Hood Canal to Cougar Juan de Fuca; north from the mouth of the Elwha River to the Spit on the east shore of the Hood Canal; N from Cougar Spit [Title 232 WAC—p. 120] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-336 along the east shore of Hood Canal to the mouth of Anderson boundary; E and NE along the Quinault Indian reservation to Creek and the point of beginning. US Hwy 101 south of Lake Quinault and the point of begin- ning. GMU 636-SKOKOMISH (Grays Harbor and Mason counties): GMU 648-WYNOOCHEE (Grays Harbor County): Beginning on the Olympic Park boundary and the North Fork Beginning at the junction of US Hwy 101 and the Donkey Skokomish River; S along the North Fork Skokomish River Creek Rd; NE along the Donkey Creek Rd (US Forest Ser- to Lake Cushman; SE along the west shore of Lake Cushman vice Rd 22) to its junction with the Donkey Creek-Grisdale to Standstill Dr (Power Dam Rd) at the Upper Cushman Rd; continuing E on this road (US Forest Service Rd 22) to Dam; E on the Standstill Dr to SR 119; SE on Lake Cushman Camp Grisdale (south of Wynoochee Lake); S along the Rd to US Hwy 101 at the town of Hoodsport; S on US Hwy Wynoochee Rd (US Forest Service Rd 22) to US Forest Ser- 101 to the Shelton-Matlock Rd at the town of Shelton; W on vice Rd 2260 (Simpson Timber 600 line); E on US Forest the Shelton-Matlock Rd to the Matlock-Brady Rd; S on the Service Rd 2260 (Simpson Timber 600 line) to US Forest Matlock-Brady Rd to Deckerville Rd south of the town of Service Rd 2368 (Simpson Timber 500 line); S on US Forest Matlock; W on Deckerville Rd to Boundary Rd (Middle Sat- Service Rd 2368 (Simpson Timber 500 line) to Kelly Rd; S sop Rd); W and S on Boundary Rd (Middle Satsop Rd) to on Kelly Rd to Boundary Rd (Middle Satsop Rd); S on Kelly Rd; N on Kelly Rd to US Forest Service Rd 2368 (Sim- Boundary Rd (Middle Satsop Rd) to Cougar Smith Rd; W on pson Timber 500 line); N on US Forest Service Rd 2368 Cougar Smith Rd to the west fork of the Satsop River; S (Simpson Timber 500 line) to US Forest Service Rd 2260 down the west fork Satsop River to the Satsop River; S down (Simpson Timber 600 line); W on US Forest Service Rd 2260 the Satsop River to US Hwy 12; W along US Hwy 12 to its (Simpson Timber 600 line) to Wynoochee Rd (US Forest junction with US Hwy 101 in the town of Aberdeen; SE Service Rd 22); NW and W on US Forest Service Rd 22 along US Hwy 101 to the north shore of the Chehalis River; (Wynoochee Rd) to US Forest Service Rd 2294, 1/4 mile east W along the north shore of the Chehalis River to the north of Big Creek; NW on US Forest Service Rd 2294 which par- shore of Grays Harbor; W along the north shore of Grays allels Big Creek, to junction with US Forest Service Rd 2281; Harbor to the mouth of the Hoquiam River; N up the W on US Forest Service Rd 2281, to the watershed divide Hoquiam River to US Hwy 101; W and N along US Hwy 101 between the Humptulips River watershed and the to its junction with the Donkey Creek Rd (US Forest Service Wynoochee River watershed; N on the ridge between the Rd 22) and the point of beginning. INCLUDES Rennie Island. Humptulips River watershed and Wynoochee River water- shed to Olympic National Park boundary; E along the Olym- GMU 651-SATSOP (Grays Harbor, Mason and Thurston pic National Park boundary to the north fork of the Skokom- counties): ish River and the point of beginning. Beginning at the US Hwy 12 bridge on the Satsop River; N up the Satsop River to its junction with the west fork of the GMU 638-QUINAULT RIDGE (Grays Harbor and Jef- Satsop River; N up the west fork of the Satsop River to Cou- ferson counties): gar Smith Rd; E on Cougar Smith Rd to Boundary Rd (Mid- Beginning on the Olympic National Park boundary and the dle Satsop Rd); N and E on Boundary Rd (Middle Satsop Rd) Quinault Indian reservation boundary at the northwest corner to Deckerville Rd; E on Deckerville Rd to Matlock-Brady of Lake Quinault; NE along the west shore of Lake Quinault Rd; N on Matlock-Brady Rd to the town of Matlock; E on to the Quinault River; NE on the Olympic National Park Shelton-Matlock Rd to its junction with US Hwy 101 west of boundary, along the Quinault River, to the Olympic National the town of Shelton; S on US Hwy 101 to its junction with SR Park boundary west of Bunch Creek; S and NE on the Olym- 8; W on SR 8 to its junction with US Hwy 12; W along US pic National Park boundary to the ridge between the Hwy 12 to bridge over the Satsop River and the point of Wynoochee River watershed and Humptulips River water- beginning. shed; S along the ridge between the Humptulips River water- shed and the Wynoochee River watershed to its intersection GMU 652-PUYALLUP (Pierce and King counties): with US Forest Service Rd 2281; E along US Forest Service Beginning at Redondo Junction on the shore of Puget Sound Rd 2281 to US Forest Service Rd 2294; SE on US Forest Ser- and Redondo Way South; SE on Redondo Way South to SR vice Rd 2294, paralleling Big Creek, to US Forest Service Rd 509; E on SR 509 to Pacific Hwy South (Old Hwy 99) (SR 22 (Donkey Creek Rd); W on the US Forest Service Rd 22 99); S on Pacific Hwy South to SR 18 at the city of Auburn; (Donkey Creek Rd) to US Hwy 101; N on US Hwy 101 to the E on SR 18 to SR 164; SE on SR 164 to SR 410 (Chinook Quinault Indian reservation boundary; NE on the reservation Pass Hwy) at the town of Enumclaw; E on SR 410 to the sec- boundary to Lake Quinault; NW along the south shore of ond set of power transmission lines near the Mud Mountain Lake Quinault to the Olympic National Park boundary and Dam Rd; SW on the power transmission lines to the White the point of beginning. River; NW along the White River to the Kapowsin Tree Farm ownership line (along west line of Section 6, T19N, R7E); W GMU 642-COPALIS (Grays Harbor County): and S along the Kapowsin Tree Farm ownership line to South Beginning at the Quinault Indian reservation and US Hwy Prairie Creek (Section 14, T19N, R6E); S up South Prairie 101 south of Lake Quinault; S on US Hwy 101 to the Creek to the first intersection with a power transmission line; Hoquiam River in the city of Hoquiam; S along the Hoquiam SW on this power transmission line to Orville Rd East at the River to the north shore of Grays Harbor; W along the north Puyallup River; S on Orville Rd East to SR 161; S on SR 161 shore of Grays Harbor to the Pacific Ocean; N along the to the Mashel River; down the Mashel River to the Nisqually shore of the Pacific Ocean to the Quinault Indian reservation River (Pierce-Thurston county line); NW along the Nisqually (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 121] 232-28-336 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

River, which is the Pierce-Thurston county line, to the Pacific Ocean; N along the Pacific Ocean to the south shore Nisqually Reach in the Puget Sound; NW along the Thur- of Grays Harbor at the Westport Jetty and the point of begin- ston-Pierce county line in the Nisqually Reach to a point on ning. the Thurston-Pierce county line southeast of Drayton Passage Channel; NE through Drayton Passage and Pitt Passage to GMU 660-MINOT PEAK (Grays Harbor and Pacific Carr Inlet; E and S around McNeil Island to a point southwest counties): of the Tacoma Narrows (including McNeil, Gertrude, Ander- Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy 12 and US Hwy 101 son and Ketron Islands); NE through the Tacoma Narrows to at the town of Aberdeen; E and S on US Hwy 12 to North a point on the Pierce-King county line northeast of the main State St at the town of Oakville; S on North State St to South channel of the Tacoma Narrows; E on the Pierce-King county Bank Rd; W on South Bank Rd to Garrard Creek Rd; SW on line to the point where the county line turns southeast, north- Garrard Creek Rd to Oakville-Brooklyn Rd; W on Oakville- west of Dash Point; E to Redondo Junction on the eastern Brooklyn Rd to North River Valley Rd; W on North River shore of the Puget Sound and the point of beginning. Valley Rd to Smith Creek Rd; W on Smith Creek Rd to US Hwy 101; N on US Hwy 101 to US Hwy 12 at the town of GMU 653-WHITE RIVER (King and Pierce counties): Aberdeen and the point of beginning. Beginning at the lookout station at Grass Mountain mainline GMU 663-CAPITOL PEAK (Grays Harbor and Thur- (US Forest Service Rd 7110) and the city of Tacoma Green ston counties): River Watershed boundary; E on the Green River Watershed Beginning at US Hwy 12 and SR 8 at the town of Elma; E on boundary to US Forest Service Rd 7032; E along US Forest SR 8 to US Hwy 101; E on US Hwy 101 to Delphi Rd SW; S Service Rd 7032 to US Forest Service Rd 7030; SE along US on Delphi Road SW to 110th Ave SW; E on 110th Ave SW Forest Service Rd 7030 to Forest Service Rd 7036; SE along to Littlerock Rd; S on Littlerock Rd to US Hwy 12; NW on US Forest Service Rd 7036 to US Forest Service Rd 7038; SE US Hwy 12 to SR 8 at the town of Elma and the point of on US Forest Service Rd 7038 to US Forest Service Trail beginning. 2000 (Pacific Crest Trail) at its closest point to US Forest Service Rd 7038 near Windy Gap north of Pyramid Peak; S GMU 666-DESCHUTES (Thurston County): on the (US Forest Service Trail 2000) Pacific Crest Trail to Beginning on US Hwy 101 at the Mason-Thurston county the Mount Rainier National Park boundary at Chinook Pass; line southeast of Oyster Bay; NE on the Mason-Thurston N and W on the Mount Rainier National Park boundary to the county line, through Totten Inlet, Squaxin Passage and Dana Carbon River; NW down the Carbon River to the power Passage, to the Pierce-Thurston county line in the Nisqually transmission line; NE along the power transmission line to Reach; SE through the Nisqually Reach along the Pierce- South Prairie Creek; N along South Prairie Creek to intersec- Thurston county line to the mouth of the Nisqually River; SE tion with Kapowsin Tree Farm ownership line (Section 14, on the Nisqually River to SR 507; SW on SR 507 to Old Hwy T19N, R6E); E and N along Kapowsin Tree Farm ownership 99 SE (SR 99) at the town of Tenino; SW on Old Hwy 99 SE line to the White River (along west line of Section 6, T19N, (SR 99) to I-5; W on SR 12 to Littlerock Rd; N on the Little- R7E); SE along the White River to the power transmission rock Rd to 110th Ave SW; W on 110th Ave SW to Delphi Rd lines on the north side of the White River near Mud Mountain SW; N on Delphi Rd SW to US Hwy 101; NW on US Hwy Dam Rd; NE on the power transmission lines to SR 410; E on 101 to the Mason-Thurston county line southeast of Oyster SR 410 to US Forest Service Rd 7110; N on US Forest Ser- Bay and the point of beginning. vice Rd 7110 to the city of Tacoma Green River Watershed and the point of beginning. GMU 667-SKOOKUMCHUCK (Thurston and Lewis counties): GMU 654-MASHEL (Pierce County): Beginning at the SR 507 bridge on the Nisqually River; SE Beginning at the power transmission line at the Puyallup up the Nisqually River (Pierce-Thurston county line) SR 7 River Bridge on Orville Rd East; NE on the power transmis- bridge at the town of Elbe on Alder Lake; S on SR 7 to SR sion line to the Carbon River; SE along the Carbon River to 508 at the town of Morton; W on SR 508 to the Centralia- the west boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park; S on the Mt. Alpha Rd; W and N on the Centralia-Alpha Rd to Salzer Val- Rainier National Park boundary to the Nisqually River; W ley Rd; W on Salzer Valley Rd to Summa St at the town of down the Nisqually River to the mouth of the Mashel River; Centralia; W on Summa St to Kresky Rd; N on Kresky Rd to N up the Mashel River to the SR 161 bridge (Eatonville- Tower St; N on Tower St to SR 507; W on SR 507 (Cherry St, LaGrande Rd); N on SR 161 through Eatonville to Orville Rd Alder St, and Mellen St) to I-5; N on I-5 to Old Hwy 99 SE East (Kapowsin-Eatonville Rd); N on Orville Rd East to the (SR 99); NE on Old Hwy 99 SE (SR 99) to SR 507; NE on SR Puyallup River bridge and the point of beginning. 507 to the Nisqually River bridge and the point of beginning. GMU 658-NORTH RIVER (Grays Harbor and Pacific GMU 672-FALL RIVER (Pacific, Lewis and Grays Har- counties): bor counties): Beginning at the Pacific Ocean and the south shore of Grays Beginning at the intersection of US Hwy 101 and SR 6 at the Harbor at the Westport Jetty; E along the south shore of town of Raymond; N on US Hwy 101 to Smith Creek Rd; NE Grays Harbor to the mouth of the Chehalis River at the town on Smith Creek Rd to North River Valley Rd; E on North of Aberdeen; E up the Chehalis River to the US Hwy 101 River Valley Rd to Oakville-Brooklyn Rd; E on the Oakville- bridge and US Hwy 101; S on US Hwy 101 to the Willapa Brooklyn Rd to Garrard Creek Rd; S on Garrard Creek Rd to River at the town of Raymond; W down the Willapa River to Weyerhaeuser C line at mile post 5; W on the Weyerhaeuser Willapa Bay; W along the north shore of Willapa Bay to the C line to Weyerhaeuser 723 line; S on the Weyerhaeuser 723 [Title 232 WAC—p. 122] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-337

232-28-337 line to the Weyerhaeuser 720 line; W on the Weyerhaeuser WAC 232-28-337 Deer and elk area descriptions. 720 line to Weyerhaeuser 7800 F line; S on Weyerhaeuser 7800 F line to Weyerhaeuser 7800 line; S and SE on Weyer- ELK AREAS haeuser 7800 line to Weyerhaeuser 7000 line; SW on Weyer- haeuser 7000 line to Weyerhaeuser 7050 line; S on Weyer- Elk Area No. 1010 (Columbia County): GMU 162 exclud- haeuser 7050 line to Weyerhaeuser 7400 line; S and E on ing National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area. Weyerhaeuser 7400 line to Weyerhaeuser 7000 line; E on the Elk Area No. 1011 (Columbia County): That part of GMU Weyerhaeuser 7000 line to Elk Creek Rd; E on Elk Creek Rd 162 east of the North Touchet Road, excluding National For- to Stevens Rd at the town of Doty; E on Stevens Rd to SR 6; est land. S, W and NW on SR 6 to US Hwy 101 at the town of Ray- mond and the point of beginning. Elk Area No. 1012 (Columbia County): That part of GMU 162 west of the North Touchet Road, excluding National For- GMU 673-WILLIAMS CREEK (Pacific County): est land and the Rainwater Wildlife Area. Beginning at US Hwy 101 bridge crossing the Willapa River at the town of Raymond; S on US Hwy 101 to SR 6; SE on Elk Area No. 1013 (Asotin County): GMU 172, excluding SR 6 to the Trap Creek A line; S and W on the Trap Creek A National Forest lands. line to power transmission lines; S and SW on the power transmission lines to Weyerhaeuser 5800 line (Section 22, Elk Area No. 1014 (Columbia-Garfield counties): That T11N, R8W); SW along the Weyerhaeuser 5800 line to Wey- part of GMU 166 Tucannon west of the Tucannon River and erhaeuser 5000 line (Deep River main line); SW on the Wey- USFS Trail No. 3110 (Jelly Spr.-Diamond Pk. Trail). erhaeuser 5000 line (Deep River main line) to the Salmon Creek Rd; SW along the Salmon Creek Rd to SR 4; W on SR Elk Area No. 2032 Malaga (Kittitas and Chelan counties): 4 to US Hwy 101 at Johnson's Landing; W on US Hwy 101 Beginning at the mouth of Davies Canyon on the Columbia to the Naselle River bridge; W down the Naselle River to River; west along Davies Canyon to the cliffs above (north Willapa Bay; N along the east shore of Willapa Bay to the of) the North Fork Tarpiscan Creek; west and north along the Willapa River; SE and NE up the Willapa River to the US cliffs to the Bonneville Power Line; southwest along the Hwy 101 bridge and the point of beginning. power line to the North Fork Tarpiscan Road in Section 9, Township 20N, Range 21E; north and west along North Fork GMU 681-BEAR RIVER (Pacific and Wahkiakum coun- Tarpiscan Road to Colockum Pass Road (Section 9, Town- ties): ship 20N, Range 21E); south and west on Colockum Pass Beginning at the US Hwy 101 bridge at the Naselle River; E Road to section line between Sections 8 & 9; north along the on US Hwy 101 to SR 4; SE on SR 4 to Deep River bridge; S section line between Sections 8 and 9 as well as Sections 4 & down the Deep River to the Columbia River; W along the 5 (T20N, R21E) & Sections 32 & 33 (T21N, R21E) to Moses shore of the Columbia River to the mouth of the Wallacut Carr Road; west and north on Moses Carr Road to Jump Off River (including all islands in the Columbia both north of the Road; south and west on Jump Off Road to Shaller Road; Washington-Oregon state line and between the Deep River north and west on Shaller Road to Upper Basin Loop Road; and the Wallacut River); N up the Wallacut River to US Hwy north and west on Upper Basin Loop Road to Wheeler Ridge 101; NW on US Hwy 101 to alternate US Hwy 101, north of Road; north on Wheeler Ridge Road to the Basin Loop Road the Ilwaco Airport; N on alternate US Hwy 101 to US Hwy (pavement) in Section 10 (T21N, R20E); north on Basin 101; E and NE on US Hwy 101 to Bear River; N down Bear Loop Road to Wenatchee Heights Road; west on Wenatchee River to Willapa Bay; N along the eastern shore of Willapa Heights Road to Squilchuck Road; south on Squilchuck Road Bay to the mouth of the Naselle River; SE up the Naselle to Beehive Road (USFS Rd 9712); northwest on Beehive River to the US Hwy 101 bridge and the point of beginning. Road to USFS Rd 7100 near Beehive Reservoir; north and west on USFS Rd 7100 to Peavine Canyon Road (USFS Rd GMU 684-LONG BEACH (Pacific County): 7101); north and east on Peavine Canyon Road to Number Beginning at the mouth of Bear River on Willapa Bay; S up Two Canyon Road; north on Number Two Canyon Road to Bear River to US Hwy 101; W and SW on US Hwy 101 to Crawford Street in Wenatchee; east on Crawford Street to the alternate US Hwy 101 north of the Ilwaco Airport; S on alter- Columbia River; south and east along the Columbia River to nate US Hwy 101 to US Hwy 101; W on US Hwy 101 to the Davies Canyon and point of beginning. (Naneum Green Dot, Wallacut River; S along the Wallacut River to the Columbia Washington Gazetteer, Wenatchee National Forest) River; W down the Columbia River to its mouth on the Pacific Ocean (including all islands in the Columbia River Elk Area No. 2033 Peshastin (Chelan County): Beginning both north of the Washington-Oregon state line and between at Crawford Street and the Columbia River in Wenatchee; the Wallacut River and the mouth of the Columbia River); N, west on Crawford Street and Number Two Canyon Road to E, S, and E along the shoreline of the Long Beach peninsula USFS 7101 Road (Peavine Canyon); west on USFS 7101 to Bear River and the point of beginning. Road to Mission Creek Road; north on Mission Creek Road to USFS 7104 Road (Sand Creek Road); west on USFS 7104 GMU 699-LONG ISLAND (Pacific County): Road (Sand Creek Road) to Camas Creek; west up Camas Includes all of Long Island. Creek to where Camas Creek crosses USFS 7200 Road, T22N, R18E, Section 4; north along USFS 7200 Road to U.S. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28- 336, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 03-06-110 (Order 03-23), § 232-28-336, Highway 97; north on U.S. Highway 97 to USFS 7300 Road filed 3/5/03, effective 4/5/03.] (Mountain Home Road); north on the USFS 7300 Road to the (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 123] 232-28-337 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Wenatchee River at Leavenworth; down the Wenatchee River to North Fork Teanaway River; north along North Fork River and Columbia River to the point of beginning. Teanaway River to Teanaway Road; southeast on Teanaway Road to Ballard Hill Road; east on Ballard Hill Rd and Elk Area No. 2051 Tronsen (Chelan County): All of GMU Swauk Prairie Road to Hwy 970; northeast on Hwy 970 to 251 except that portion described as follows: Beginning at Hwy 97; south on Hwy 97 to the power lines in T20N, R17E, the junction of Naneum Ridge Road (WDFW Rd 9) and Section 34; east on the power lines to Naneum Creek; south Ingersol Road (WDFW Rd 1); north and east on Ingersol on Naneum Creek approximately 1/2 mile to power lines in Road to Colockum Road (WDFW Rd 10); east on Colockum T19N, R19E, Section 20; east along BPA power lines to Road and Colockum Creek to the intersection of Colockum Colockum Pass Road in T19N, R20E, Section 16; south on Creek and the Columbia River; south on the Columbia River Colockum Pass Road to BPA power lines in T18N, R20E, to mouth of Tarpiscan Creek; west up Tarpiscan Creek and Section 6; east and south along power lines to Parke Creek; Tarpiscan Road (WDFW Rd 14) and North Fork Road north on Parke Creek to Whiskey Jim Creek; east on Whiskey (WDFW Rd 10.10) to the intersection of North Fork Road Jim Creek to Beacon Ridge Road; south on Beacon Ridge and Colockum Road; southwest on Colockum Road to Road to the Vantage Highway; east along the Vantage High- Naneum Ridge Road; west on Naneum Ridge Road to Inger- way to I-90; west along I-90 to the Yakima Training Center sol Road and the point of beginning. boundary; south and west along the Yakima Training Center Elk Area No. 3068 Klickitat Meadows (Yakima County): boundary to I-82; north on I-82 to Thrall Road; west on Beginning at Darland Mountain, southeast along the main Thrall Road to Wilson Creek; south on Wilson Creek to divide between the Diamond Fork drainage and the Ahtanum Yakima River; north on Yakima River to gas pipeline cross- Creek drainage to the point due west of the headwaters of ing in T17N, R18E, Section 25; south and west on the gas Reservation Creek (Section 18, T12N, R14E); then along a pipeline to Umtanum Creek; west on Umtanum Creek to the line due west to Spencer Point (as represented in the DNR Durr Road; north on the Durr Road to Umtanum Road; north 100k map); northeast from Spencer Point to US Forest Ser- on Umtanum Road to South Branch Canal; west on South vice (USFS) Trail 1136; north along USFS Trail 1136 to Branch Canal to Bradshaw Road; west on Bradshaw Road to USFS Trail 615; east on USFS Trail 615 to Darland Moun- the elk fence; north and west along the elk fence to power line tain and the point of beginning. crossing in T19N, R16E, Section 10; west along the power line (south branch) to the Cabin Creek Road; east and north Elk Area No. 3721 Corral Canyon (Benton and Yakima on Cabin Creek Road to Easton and I-90; east on I-90 to point counties): That part of GMU 372 beginning at the Yakima of beginning. River Bridge on SR 241 just north of Mabton; north along SR 241 to the Rattlesnake Ridge Road (mile post #19); east on Elk Area No. 3912 Old Naches (Yakima County): Starting Rattlesnake Ridge Road to the Hanford Reach National Mon- at the elk fence and Roza Canal along the south boundary ument's (HRNM) southwest corner boundary; east and south T14N, R19E, Section 8; following the elk fence to the sheep along the HRNM boundary to SR 225; south on SR 225 to the feeding site in T15N, R16E, Section 36; south on the feeding Yakima River Bridge in Benton City; west (upstream) along site Access Road to the Old Naches Highway; west and south Yakima River to point of beginning (SR 241 Bridge). on the Old Naches Highway to State Route 12 and the Naches River; down the Naches River to the Tieton River; up the Elk Area No. 3722 Blackrock (Benton and Yakima coun- Tieton River approximately 2 miles to the elk fence in T14N, ties): That part of GMU 372 beginning at southern corner of R16E, Section 3; due south from the start of the elk fence to the Yakima Training Center border on Columbia River, the top of the cliff; southwest along the cliff/rimrock to the northwest of Priest Rapids Dam; southeast on southern shore irrigation canal in T14N, R16E, Section 9; southwest along of Columbia River (Priest Rapids Lake) to Priest Rapids the irrigation canal to the elk fence in T14N, R16E, Section 8; Dam; east along Columbia River to the Hanford Reach the elk fence to the township line between T12N, R15E and National Monument's (HRNM) western boundary; south T12N, R16E; south along the township line to the South Fork along the HRNM boundary to the Rattlesnake Ridge Road; Ahtanum Creek; South Fork Ahtanum Creek to Ahtanum west on Rattlesnake Ridge Road to SR 241; south on SR 241 Creek to Yakima River; up the Yakima River to Roza Canal to the Yakima River Bridge just north of Mabton; west along and point of beginning. Yakima River to SR 823 (Harrison Road) south of town of Pomona; east along SR 823 (Harrison Road) to SR 821; Elk Area No. 3944 Clemen (Yakima County): That por- southeast on SR 821 to Firing Center Road at I-82; east on tion of GMU 342 beginning at the junction of Highway 410 Firing Center Road to main gate of Yakima Training Center; and USFS Road 1701 (Big Bald Mountain Road); north to south and east along Yakima Training Center boundary to USFS Road 1712; east on USFS Road 1712 (Clemen Ridge southern corner of Yakima Training Center boundary on Road) to the elk fence gate (T15N; R17E; Section 23 NE 1/4) Columbia River and point of beginning. at the top of Austin Spur Road; south and west along the elk fence to Highway 410 to the point of beginning. Elk Area No. 3911 Fairview (Kittitas County): Beginning at the intersection of the BPA Power Lines in T20N, R14E, Elk Area No. 4041 Grandy Creek (Skagit County): Begin Section 36 and Interstate 90; east along the power lines to at the intersection of CP 190 Road and CP 132 Road (Section Highway 903 (Salmon La Sac Road); northwest along High- 28, T36N, R5E); east along the CP 132 Road to the CP 130 way 903 to USFS Road 4305 (Bear Creek Road); east on Road; east and south along CP 130 Road to CP 110 Road, USFS Road 4305 to Corral Creek, east along Corral Creek to west, south and east along CP 110 Road to Childs Creek; West Fork Teanaway River; east along West Fork Teanaway south down Childs Creek to State Route 20; east on State [Title 232 WAC—p. 124] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-337

Route 20 to Grandy Creek; south down Grandy Creek to the Road to Longbell Road; south on Longbell Road to Winston Skagit River; south on a line to South Skagit Hwy; west on Creek Road; north on Winston Creek Road to State Highway South Skagit Hwy to State Route 9; north on State Route 9 to 12 and the point of beginning. (All lands owned and man- State Route 20; east on State Route 20 to Helmick Road; aged by the Cowlitz Wildlife Area are excluded from this Elk north on Helmick Road to CP 190 Road to CP 132 Road and Area.) the point of beginning. (WA Atlas & Gazetteer & Mt. Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest Map) Elk Area No. 5053 Randle (Lewis County): Beginning at the town of Randle and the intersection of U.S. Highway 12 Elk Area No. 4941 Skagit River (Skagit County): Begin- and State Route 131 (Forest Service 23 and 25 roads); south ning at the intersection of State Route 9 and State Route 20; on State Route 131 to Forest Service 25 Road; south on For- east on State Route 20 to Grandy Creek; south down Grandy est Service 25 Road to the Cispus River; west along the Cis- Creek to the Skagit River; south on a line to South Skagit pus River to the Champion 300 line bridge; south and west on Highway; west on South Skagit Highway to State Route 9; the Champion 300 line to the Champion Haul Road; north north on State Route 9 to point of beginning. along the Champion Haul Road to Kosmos Road; north on Elk Area No. 5029 Toledo (Lewis and Cowlitz counties): Kosmos Road to U.S. Highway 12; east on U.S. Highway 12 Beginning at the Cowlitz River and State Highway 505 junc- to Randle and point of beginning. (All lands owned and man- tion; east along the Cowlitz River to the Weyerhaeuser 1800 aged by the Cowlitz Wildlife Area are excluded from this Elk Road; south along Weyerhaeuser 1800 Road to Cedar Creek Area.) Road; east along Cedar Creek Road to Due Road; south on Elk Area No. 5054 Boistfort (Lewis County): Beginning at Due Road to Weyerhaeuser 1823 Road; south along Weyer- the town of Vader; west along State Highway 506 to the haeuser 1823 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1945 Road; south Wildwood Road; north along the Wildwood Road to the along the Weyerhaeuser 1945 Road to the Weyerhaeuser Abernathy 500 line gate (Section 20, T11N, R3W, Wil- 1900 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Road to the lamette Meridian); northwest along the 500, 540, and 560 North Fork Toutle River; west along the North Fork Toutle lines to the Weyerhaeuser 813 line; northwest along the 813, River to the Toutle River; west on the Toutle River to the 812, 5000J, 5000 and 4000 lines to the Pe Ell/McDonald Cowlitz River; North along the Cowlitz River to the junction Road (Section 15, T12N, R4W); west along the Pe of State Highway 505 and the point of beginning. Ell/McDonald Road to the Lost Valley Road; northeast along Elk Area No. 5051 Green Mountain (Cowlitz County): the Lost Valley Road to the Boistfort Road; north along the Beginning at the junction of the Cowlitz River and the Toutle Boistfort Road to the King Road; east along the King Road to River; east along the Toutle River to the North Fork Toutle the town of Winlock and State Highway 603; south along River; east along the North Fork Toutle River to the Weyer- Highway 505 to Interstate 5; south along Interstate 5 to State haeuser 1900 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 1900 Hwy 506; west along State Hwy 506 to the town of Vader and Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1910 Road; south along the Wey- the point of beginning. erhaeuser 1910 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 2410 Road; south Elk Area No. 5056 Grays River Valley (Wahkiakum along the Weyerhaeuser 2410 Road to the Weyerhaeuser County): On or within 3/4 mile of agricultural land in the 4553 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4553 Road to the Grays River Valley within the following sections: T10N, Weyerhaeuser 4500 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser R7W, Sections 8, 9, 17, 18 and T10N, R8W, Sections 13, 23, 4500 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4400 Road; south along the 24, 26. Weyerhaeuser 4400 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4100 Road; east along the Weyerhaeuser 4100 Road to the Weyerhaeuser Elk Area No. 5057 Carlton (Lewis County): That part of 4700 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road to the 513 (South Rainier) lying east of Highway 123 and north of Weyerhaeuser 4720 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser Highway 12. 4720 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4730 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4730 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4732 Road; Elk Area No. 5058 West Goat Rocks (Lewis County): west along the Weyerhaeuser 4732 Road to the Weyerhae- Goat Rocks Wilderness west of the Pacific Crest Trail. user 4790 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 4790 Road to Elk Area No. 5059 Mt. Adams Wilderness (Skamania and the Weyerhaeuser 1390 Road; south along the Weyerhaeuser Yakima counties): The Mt. Adams Wilderness. 1390 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 1600 Road; west along the Weyerhaeuser 1600 Road to the Weyerhaeuser Logging Rail- Elk Area No. 5060 Merwin (Cowlitz County): Begin at the road Tracks at Headquarters; west along the Weyerhaeuser State Route 503 and the Longview Fibre Road WS-8000 Logging Railroad Track to Ostrander Creek; west along junction; north and west on the Longview Fibre Road WS- Ostrander Creek to the Cowlitz River; north along the Cowl- 8000 to Day Place Road; west on Day Place Road to Dubois itz River to the Toutle River and point of beginning. Road; south on Dubois Road to State Route 503; east on State Route 503 to the State Route 503 and the Longview Fibre Elk Area No. 5052 Mossyrock (Lewis County): Beginning Road WS-8000 junction and point of beginning. at the intersection of Winston Creek Road and State Highway 12; east on State Highway 12 to the Cowlitz River; east on the Elk Area No. 5061 Wildwood (Lewis County): Beginning Cowlitz River to Riffe Lake; southeast along the south shore at the junction of the Pacific West Timber (PWT) 600 Road of Riffe Lake to Swofford Pond outlet creek; south on Swof- and the Wildwood Road (SE1/4 S29 T11N R3W); southwest ford Pond outlet creek to Green Mountain Road; west on on the 600 Road to the 800 Road (NW1/4 S36 T11N R4W); Green Mountain Road to Perkins Road; west on Perkins southwest on the 800 Road to the 850 Road (SW1/4 S3 T10N (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 125] 232-28-337 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

R4W); northwest on the 850 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4720 State Highway 12 north to the junction with Schaefer State Road (S20 T11N R4W); north on the Weyerhaeuser 4720 Park Road (east Satsop Road) and all lands within one mile of Road to the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road (S17 T11N R4W); east Wynoochee Valley Road from State Highway 12 north to the on the Weyerhaeuser 4700 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 5822 junction with Cougar Smith Road, and all lands within one Road (NW1/4 S16 T11N R4W); east on the Weyerhaeuser mile of Wishkah Valley Road from north Aberdeen city limit 5822 Road to the Weyerhaeuser 5820 Road (NW1/4 S10 to the junction with Wishkah-East Hoquiam Road and all T11N R4W); southeast on the Weyerhaeuser 5820 Road to lands within 2 miles north of SR 12 between the Satsop River the PWT 574 Road (SE1/4 S10 T11N R4W); south on the and Schouweiler and Hurd roads and then a line north from PWT 574 Road to the 570 Road (NW1/4 S14 T11N R4W); the end of Hurd Road to a point 2 miles north of SR 12. 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 Elk Area No. 6054 Puyallup River (Pierce County): S12 T11N R4W); east on the 560 Road to the 540 Road Beginning at the intersection of the Mount Rainier National (SE1/4 S12 T11N R4W); east and south on the 540 Road to Park western boundary and the Nisqually River, west down the 500 Road (SE1/4 S18 T11N R3W); east on the PWT 500 Nisqually River to mouth of Mashel River; north up Mashel Road to the Wildwood Road (N1/2 S20 T11N R3W); south River to SR 161 bridge (Eatonville-LaGrande Rd); north on on the Wildwood Road to the point of beginning, the PWT SR 161 through Eatonville to Orville Rd E (Kapowsin-Eaton- 600 Road junction (SE1/4 S29 T11N R3W). ville Rd); north on Orville Rd E to Hancock's Kapowsin Tree Farm ownership boundary at the north end of Ohop Lake Elk Area No. 5062 Trout Lake (Klickitat County): Those (Kapowsin and Buckley Tree Farms map); east along portions of GMUs 560 (Lewis River) and 578 (West Klicki- Kapowsin Tree Farm boundary to Mount Rainier National tat) beginning at the intersection of SR 141 and Sunnyside Park boundary; south long Mount Rainier National Park Road; north on Sunnyside Road to Mount Adams Recre- boundary to Nisqually River and point of beginning. ational Area Road; north on Mount Adams Recreational Area Road to USFS Road 23; north on USFS Road 23 to DNR T- Elk Area No. 6061 Twin Satsop Farms (Mason County): 4300 Road; west on DNR T-4300 Road to Trout Lake Creek That portion of GMU 651 starting at the junction of the Deck- Road; south on Trout Lake Creek Road to SR 141; east and erville Road and the Brady-Matlock Road; southwest to the south on SR 141 to the intersection of SR 141 and Sunnyside junction with the West Boundary Road; north on West Road to the point of beginning. Boundary Road to the Deckerville Road; east on the Decker- Elk Area No. 5063 Pumice Plain (Cowlitz and Skamania ville Road to the junction of Brady-Matlock Road and point Counties): Beginning at the confluence of the N. Fork Tou- of beginning. In addition, the area within a circle with a tle River and Castle Creek; East along the N. Fork Toutle radius of two miles centered on the junction of State Route River to USFS trail 207; south along USFS trail 207 to USFS 108 and the Eich Road. trail 216E; southwest along USFS trail 216E to USFS trail Elk Area No. 6062 South Bank (Grays Harbor County): 216; west along USGS trail 216 to USGS 216G; northwest That portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) described as follows: along USFS trail 216G to USGS trail 221; north along USFS Beginning at Highway 12 and Wakefield Road Junction 221 to Castle Creek; northwest along Castle Creek to N. Fork (South Elma); south on Wakefield Road, across the Chehalis Toutle River and point of beginning. River to the South Bank Road; southeast on the South Bank Elk Area No. 5090 JBH (Wahkiakum County): The main- Road to Delezene Road; south on the Delezene Road to a land portion of the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife point one mile from the South Bank Road; southeast along a Refuge, as administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- line one mile southwest of the South Bank Road to the vice as described: Beginning at the junction of State Route 4 Oakville-Brooklyn Road; east on the Oakville-Brooklyn and Steamboat Island Slough Road, northwest on Steamboat Road to Oakville and Highway 12; northwest on Highway 12 Island Slough Road to Brooks Slough Road, east on Brooks to Wakefield Road to Elma and the point of beginning. Slough Road to State Route 4, south on State Route 4 to Steamboat Slough Road and point of beginning. Elk Area No. 6063 (Grays Harbor and Jefferson coun- ties): Private lands within Elk Area 6064 east of Highway Elk Area No. 5099 Mudflow (Cowlitz County): That part 101. of GMU 522 (Loo-wit) that is within the boundary of the St. Helens Wildlife Area. Elk Area No. 6064 Quinault Valley (Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties): That portion of GMU 638 (Quinault) Elk Area No. 6010 Mallis (Pacific County): That part of within the Quinault River watershed. GMUs 506, 672, and 673 within one mile either side of State Road 6 between the east end of Elk Prairie Road and the Mal- Elk Area No. 6066 Chehalis Valley (Grays Harbor lis Landing Road. County): That portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) beginning Elk Area No. 6011 Centralia Mine (Lewis County): That at Highway 12 and Highway 107 junction near Montesano; portion of GMU 667 within Centralia Mine property bound- east and south on Highway 12 to Oakville; south on Oakville- ary. Brooklyn Road to a point one mile west of South Bank Road; northwest along a line one mile southwest of South Bank Elk Area No. 6012 Tri Valley (Grays Harbor and Mason Road to Delezene Road; north along Delezene Road to South counties): Those portions of GMUs 648 (Wynoochee) and Bank Road; northwest along South Bank Road to Wakefield 651 (Satsop) within one mile of Brady-Matlock Road from Road; north on Wakefield Road to Chehalis River; west on [Title 232 WAC—p. 126] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-337

Chehalis River to Highway 107 bridge; north on Highway Elk Area No. 6073 Clearwater Valley (Jefferson County): 107 to Highway 12 and the point of beginning. That portion of GMU 615 (Clearwater) within one mile of the Clearwater Road from the Quinault Indian Reservation Elk Area No. 6067 North Minot (Grays Harbor County): boundary to a point 4 miles to the north. The portion of GMU 660 (Minot Peak) beginning at the junc- tion on State Route 107 and the Melbourne A-line, on the DEER AREAS Melbourne A-line to the Vesta F-line; south on Vesta F-line to Vesta H-line (Vesta Creek Road); south on Vesta Creek Deer Area No. 1010 (Columbia County): GMU 162 Road to the North River Road; south and east on North River excluding National Forest land and the Rainwater Wildlife Road to the Brooklyn Road; east on Brooklyn Road to the Area. Garrard Creek Road; east and north on Garrard Creek Road Deer Area No. 1020 Prescott (Columbia and Garfield to the South Bank Road; east on South Bank to South State counties): That portion of GMU 149 between Hwy 261 and Street (Oakville); north on South State Street to U.S. 12; Hwy 127. northwest and west on U.S. 12 to State Route 107; south and southwest on SR 107 to the Melbourne A-line and the point Deer Area No. 1021 Clarkston (Asotin County): That por- of beginning. tion of GMU 178 beginning at the junction of the Highway 12 bridge and Alpowa Creek; east on Highway 12 to Silcott Elk Area No. 6068 Willapa (Grays Harbor County): That Road; south and east on Silcott Road to Highway 128; south- part of GMU 658 south of SR 105 between the intersection of west on Highway 128 to McGuire Gulch Road; southeast SR 105 and Hammond Road and the SR 105 bridge over along the bottom of McGuire Gulch to Asotin Creek; east on Smith Creek; and within one mile north of SR 105 west from Asotin Creek to the Snake River; north and west on the Snake Hammond Road and east of the SR 105 bridge over Smith River to Alpowa Creek; southwest of Alpowa Creek to the Creek. Highway 12 bridge and the point of beginning.

Elk Area No. 6069 Hanaford (Lewis and Thurston coun- Deer Area No. 1030 Flat Creek (Stevens County): That ties): That part of GMU 667 (Skookumchuck) beginning at portion of GMU 105, beginning at the junction of Northport- the intersection of Salzer Valley Road and Centralia-Alpha Flat Creek Rd (Co. 4005) and Bull Hill Rd; north on Bull Hill Road; east and north on Salzer Valley Road to Little Rd to USFS Rd 240; north on USFS Rd 240 to USFS Rd 230 Hanaford Road; west on Little Hanaford Road to Teitzel (Belshazzar Mtn Rd); east and north on USFS Rd 230 to East Road; north on Teitzel Road to Big Hanaford Road; west on Boundary of Colville National Forest at Section 24; north on Big Hanaford Road to State Route 507; north on State Route Forest Boundary to Sheep Creek Rd (USFS 15, Co. 4220); 507 to Skookumchuck Road; east on Skookumchuck Road to west on Sheep Creek Rd to USFS Rd 170 at Kiel Springs; the first bridge over the Skookumchuck River; east along the south on USFS Rd 170 to Lael-Flat Creek Rd (USFS 1520); Skookumchuck River to the Skookumchuck Road bridge; south on Lael-Flat Creek Rd (USFS 1520, Co. 4181) to east on Skookumchuck Road to the steel tower power line; Northport-Flat Creek Rd; north on Northport-Flat Creek Rd southwest along the power line to Big Hanaford Road; east to Bull Hill Rd junction and point of beginning. and south along Big Hanaford Road to Weyerhaeuser Road E150; east on Weyerhaeuser Road E150 to Weyerhaeuser Deer Area No. 1040 Summit Lake (Stevens County): That Road E247; south and west on Weyerhaeuser Road E247 to portion of GMU 105, beginning at the intersection of Sand Weyerhaeuser Road E240; south on Weyerhaeuser Road Creek Rd (Co. 4017) and the Kettle River at the Rock Cut E240 to North Fork Road; south on North Fork Road to Cen- Bridge; north and east on Sand Cr Rd to Lael-Flat Cr Rd (Co. tralia-Alpha Road; west on Centralia-Alpha Road to Salzer 4181, USFS Churchill Mine Rd, 1520); east on Lael-Flat Cr Valley Road and the point of beginning. Rd (Churchill Mine Rd) to intersection with USFS Rd 15 near Fisher Cr; north and east on USFS Rd 15 to USFS Rd Elk Area No. 6071 Dungeness (Clallam County): Portions 180; north and west on USFS Rd 180 and continue west on of GMUs 621 (Olympic) and 624 (Coyle) beginning at the Box Canyon-Deep Creek Rd (USFS Rd 030, Co. 4212) to the mouth of the Dungeness River; east and south along the coast intersection of Box Canyon-Deep Creek Rd and the Kettle of the Strait of Juan De Fuca to the mouth of Jimmycome- River; south on the Kettle River to the intersection of Sand lately Creek on Sequim Bay; south and west up Jimmycome- Creek Rd and the Kettle River at the Rock Cut Bridge and the lately Creek to Don Schmith Road; north on Don Schmith point of beginning. Road to Palo Alto Road; west and southwest on Palo Alto Road to US Forest Service Road 2880; southwest on US For- Deer Area No. 2010 Benge (Adams County): That part of est Service Road 2880 to the Dungeness River; north down GMU 284 beginning at the town of Washtucna; north on SR the Dungeness River to its mouth and the point of beginning. 261 to Weber Road; east on Weber Road to Bengel Road; north on Bengel Road to Wellsandt Road; east on Wellsandt Elk Area No. 6072 Sol Duc Valley (Clallam County): That Road to McCall Road; east on McCall Road to Gering Road; portion of GMU 607 (Sol Duc) between the Sol Duc River east on Gering Road to Lakin Road; east on Lakin Road to and Hwy 101 from a point at the Sol Duc River bridge over Revere Road; south on Revere Road to Rock Creek; south Hwy 101 approximately 2 miles north of Forks to the west- along Rock Creek to the Palouse River; south and west along ernmost Sol Duc River bridge over Hwy 101 at a point the Palouse River to SR 26; west on SR 26 to Washtucna and approximately 1 mile east of Lake Pleasant. the point of beginning. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 127] 232-28-342 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Deer Area No. 2011 Lakeview (Grant County): That part Deer Area No. 3088 High Prairie (Klickitat County): That of GMU 272 beginning at the junction of SR 28 and First portion of GMU 388 (Grayback) that is south of SR 142. Avenue in Ephrata; west on First Avenue to Sagebrush Flats [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 07-01-049 (Order 06-300), § 232-28- Road; west on Sagebrush Flats Road to Davis Canyon Road; 337, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07; 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-28- north on Davis Canyon Road to E Road NW; north on E Road 337, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06; 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28- NW to the Grant-Douglas county line; east along the county 337, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 06-02-063 (Order 05-271), § 232-28-337, filed 1/3/06, effective 2/3/06; 05-11-023 (Order 05-84), § 232-28-337, filed line to the point where the county line turns north; from this 5/10/05, effective 5/15/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and point continue due east to SR 17; south on SR 17 to SR 28 at 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-337, filed 5/12/04, effective Soap Lake; south on SR 28 to the junction with First Avenue 6/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § in Ephrata and the point of beginning. 232-28-337, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.]

Deer Area No. 2012 Methow Valley (Okanogan County): WAC232-28-342 232-28-342 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 Small All private land in the Methow Watershed located outside the game seasons. external boundary of the Okanogan National Forest and north STATEWIDE SEASONS: of the following boundary: starting where the Libby Creek Road (County road 1049) intersects the Okanogan National FOREST GROUSE (BLUE, RUFFED, AND SPRUCE) Forest boundary; west on road 1049 to State Hwy 153; north Bag and Possession Limits: Three (3) grouse per day, on Hwy 153 to the Old Carlton Road; east on the Old Carlton straight or mixed bag, with a total of nine (9) grouse in pos- Road to the Texas Creek Road (County road 1543); east on session at any time. the Texas Creek Road to the Vintin Road (County road 1552); northeast on the Vintin Road to the Okanogan SEASON DATES: Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2006, 2007, 2008. National Forest boundary. BOBCAT Deer Area No. 3071 Whitcomb (Benton County): That Bag and Possession Limits: No limit. part of GMU 373 made up by the Whitcomb Unit of the Uma- tilla National Wildlife Refuge. SEASON DATES: Sept. 5, 2006 - Mar. 15, 2007; Sept. 4, 2007 - Mar. 15, 2008; Sept. 2, 2008 - Mar. 15, 2009. Deer Area No. 3072 Paterson (Benton County): That part of GMU 373 made up by the Paterson Unit of the Umatilla RACCOON National Wildlife Refuge. Bag and Possession Limits: No limit. Deer Area No. 4004 (San Juan County): That part of GMU OPEN AREA: Statewide, EXCEPT closed on Long Island within 410 made up of Shaw Island. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. Deer Area No. 4005 (San Juan County): That part of GMU SEASON DATES: Sept. 5, 2006 - Mar. 15, 2007; Sept. 4, 2007 410 made up of Lopez Island. - Mar. 15, 2008; Sept. 2, 2008 - Mar. 15, 2009.

Deer Area No. 4006 (San Juan County): That part of GMU FOX 410 made up of Orcas Island. Bag and Possession Limits: No limit. Deer Area No. 4007 (San Juan County): That part of GMU 410 made up of Decatur Island. OPEN AREA: Statewide EXCEPT closed within the exterior boundaries of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Deer Area No. 4008 (San Juan County): That part of GMU Wenatchee, and Gifford Pinchot National Forests and GMUs 410 made up of Blakely Island. 407 and 410.

Deer Area No. 4009 (Skagit County): That part of GMU SEASON DATES: Sept. 5, 2006 - Mar. 15, 2007; Sept. 4, 2007 410 made up of Cypress Island. - Mar. 15, 2008; Sept. 2, 2008 - Mar. 15, 2009.

Deer Area No. 4010 (San Juan County): That part of GMU COYOTE 410 made up of San Juan Island. Bag and Possession Limits: No limit. Deer Area No. 4011 (Island County): That part of GMU OPEN AREA AND SEASON DATES: Statewide, year round. Coy- 410 made up of Camano Island. ote may only be killed and/or pursued with hounds during the Deer Area No. 4012 (Island County): That part of GMU following period: Sept. 5, 2006 - Mar. 15, 2007; Sept. 4, 410 made up of Whidbey Island. 2007 - Mar. 15, 2008; Sept. 2, 2008 - Mar. 15, 2009, EXCEPT coyote may be hunted year round with hounds in Grant, Deer Area No. 4013 (King County): That part of GMU 454 Adams, Benton, and Franklin counties. made up of Vashon and Maury islands. COTTONTAIL AND SNOWSHOE HARE (OR WASHINGTON Deer Area No. 6014 (Pierce County): That part of GMU HARE) 652 made up of Anderson Island. Bag and Possession Limits: Five (5) cottontails or snowshoe Deer Area No. 4926 Guemes (Skagit County): That part of hares per day, with a total of fifteen (15) in possession at any GMU 407 (North Sound) on Guemes Island. time, straight or mixed bag. [Title 232 WAC—p. 128] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-342

SEASON DATES: Sept. 1, 2006 - Mar. 15, 2007; Sept. 1, 2007 SEASON DATES: Nov. 20 - Dec. 15, 2006, 2007, 2008. - Mar. 15, 2008; Sept. 1, 2008 - Mar. 15, 2009. PERMITS: 800. CROWS HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR INCENTIVE PERMITS Bag and Possession Limits: No limit. LEGAL BIRD: Gobblers and turkeys with visible beards only. SEASON DATES: Oct. 1, 2006 - Jan. 31, 2007; Oct. 1, 2007 - Jan. 31, 2008; Oct. 1, 2008 - Jan. 31, 2009. LEGAL HUNTER: Qualified hunter education instructors who are selected through a random drawing. Qualifying hunter JACKRABBIT education instructors must be certified and have been in Season closed statewide. active status for a minimum of three consecutive years, inclu- sive of the year prior to the permit drawing. Instructors who PTARMIGAN, SAGE, AND SHARP-TAILED GROUSE are drawn, accept a permit, and are able to participate in the Season closed statewide. hunt, will not be eligible for these incentive permits for a period of ten years thereafter. WILD TURKEY: OPEN AREA: Statewide. YOUTH SEASON SEASON DATES: April 1 - May 31, 2007, 2008, 2009. LEGAL BIRD: Gobblers and turkeys with visible beards only. PERMITS: 2. SEASON DATES: April 7-8, 2007; April 5-6, 2008; April 4-5, 2009. OFFICIAL HUNTING HOURS/BAG LIMITS FOR WILD TURKEY:

SPRING SEASON SPRING SEASON BAG LIMIT: The combined spring season limit is three (3) birds. Only two (2) turkeys may be killed in LEGAL BIRD: Gobblers and turkeys with visible beards only. Eastern Washington, except only one (1) may be killed in SEASON DATES: April 15 - May 31, 2007, 2008, 2009. Chelan, Kittitas, or Yakima counties. One (1) turkey may be killed per year in Western Washington outside of Klickitat EARLY FALL GENERAL SEASON County. Two (2) turkeys may be killed in Klickitat County. LEGAL BIRD: Either sex. EARLY FALL SEASON BAG LIMIT: One (1) turkey during the LEGAL HUNTER: Open to all hunters with a valid turkey tag. early fall hunting seasons combined.

OPEN AREA: GMUs 101-124. LATE FALL PERMIT SEASON BAG LIMIT: One (1) turkey during the late fall permit season. SEASON DATES: Sept. 23 - Oct. 6, 2006; Sept. 22 - Oct. 5, 2007; Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2008. HUNTING HOURS: One-half hour before sunrise to sunset dur- ing spring and fall seasons. EARLY FALL PERMIT SEASON SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR WILD TURKEY: LEGAL BIRD: Either sex. 1. Turkey season is open for shotgun, archery, and muzzle- LEGAL HUNTER: All hunters who are selected in the early fall turkey special permit drawing and who possess a valid turkey loader shotgun. tag. 2. A turkey tag is required for hunting turkey. 3. It is unlawful to use dogs to hunt turkeys. OPEN AREA: GMUs 127, 133, 145-186, 382, 388, 568-578. 4. It is unlawful to bait game birds. SEASON DATES: Sept. 23 - Oct. 6, 2006; Sept. 22 - Oct. 5, EASTERN WASHINGTON SEASONS: 2007; Sept. 27 - Oct. 3, 2008. Permit Area Number of Permits RING-NECKED PHEASANT GMU 127 150 Bag and Possession Limits: Three (3) cock pheasants per GMU 133 200 day, with a total of fifteen (15) cock pheasants in possession GMUs 149-163 200 at any time. GMUs 145, 172-186 100 GMUs 382, 388, 568-578 75 YOUTH SEASON DATES: Sept. 23 and 24, 2006; Sept. 22 and 23, 2007; Sept. 20 and 21, 2008. Open only to youth hunters LATE FALL PERMIT SEASON accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old. LEGAL BIRD: Either sex. REGULAR SEASON DATES: Oct. 21, 2006 - Jan 15, 2007; Oct. LEGAL HUNTER: All hunters who are selected in the special 20, 2007 - Jan. 21, 2008; Oct. 18, 2008 - Jan. 19, 2009. late fall turkey permit drawing and who possess a valid tur- key tag. The director is authorized to close the pheasant season on an emergency basis as conditions warrant, consistent with RCW OPEN AREA: GMUs 101-124. 34.05.350 and 77.12.150. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 129] 232-28-342 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

CHUKAR A Western Washington Pheasant Permit is required to hunt pheasant in Western Washington, in addition to a current Bag and Possession Limits: Six (6) chukar per day, with a small game hunting license. Pheasant kills must be recorded. total of eighteen (18) chukar in possession at any time. Upon taking a pheasant, the holder of a Western Washington YOUTH SEASON DATES: Sept. 23 and 24, 2006; Sept. 22 and Pheasant Permit must immediately enter on the correspond- 23, 2007; Sept. 20 and 21, 2008. Open only to youth hunters ing space the date and location of kill. accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old. There are three license options available: REGULAR SEASON DATES: Oct. 7, 2006 - Jan 15, 2007; Oct. 6, (1) Full Season Option: Allows the harvest of eight (8) 2007 - Jan. 21, 2008; Oct. 4, 2008 - Jan. 19, 2009. pheasants. GRAY (HUNGARIAN) PARTRIDGE (2) Youth Option: Allows the harvest of eight (8) pheas- ants by youth hunters. Bag and Possession Limits: Six (6) gray partridges per day, (3) 3-Day Option: Allows the harvest of four (4) pheas- with a total of eighteen (18) gray partridges in possession at ants harvested over three consecutive days. any time. Every person possessing a Western Washington Pheasant YOUTH SEASON DATES: Sept. 23 and 24, 2006; Sept. 22 and Permit must, by December 31, return the permit to the depart- 23, 2007; Sept. 20 and 21, 2008. Open only to youth hunters ment of fish and wildlife. The number of permits purchased accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old. per year is not limited. REGULAR SEASON DATES: Oct. 7, 2006 - Jan 15, 2007; Oct. 6, A hunter shall select one valid option at the time they pur- 2007 - Jan. 21, 2008; Oct. 4, 2008 - Jan. 19, 2009. chase their Western Washington Pheasant Permit. It is unlaw- MOUNTAIN QUAIL ful to purchase an additional permit until the pheasants allowed on the current permit are taken. Season closed throughout Eastern Washington. SPECIAL RESTRICTION: Western Washington pheasant hunt- CALIFORNIA (VALLEY) QUAIL AND NORTHERN BOBWHITE ers must choose to hunt on either odd-numbered or even- Bag and Possession Limits: Ten (10) quail per day, with a numbered weekend days from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. at all units of total of thirty (30) quail in possession at any time, straight or Lake Terrell, Tennant Lake, Snoqualmie, Skagit, Skookum- mixed bag. chuck, and Scatter Creek Wildlife Areas, all hunting sites on Whidbey Island, and at the Dungeness Recreation Area, and YOUTH SEASON DATES: Sept. 23 and 24, 2006; Sept. 22 and must indicate their choice on the Western Washington Pheas- 23, 2007; Sept. 20 and 21, 2008. Open only to youth hunters ant Permit by choosing "odd" or "even." Hunters who select accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old. the three day option, hunters 65 years of age or older, and youth hunters may hunt during either weekend day morning. REGULAR SEASON DATES: Oct. 7, 2006 - Jan 15, 2007; Oct. 6, Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 2007 - Jan. 21, 2008; Oct. 4, 2008 - Jan. 19, 2009. years old who must have an appropriately marked pheasant WESTERN WASHINGTON SEASONS: permit if hunting.

RING-NECKED PHEASANT MOUNTAIN QUAIL Bag and Possession Limits: Two (2) pheasants of either sex Bag and Possession Limits: Two (2) mountain quail per day, per day, with a total of fifteen (15) pheasants in possession at with a total of four (4) mountain quail in possession at any any time. time.

YOUTH SEASON DATES: Sept. 23 and 24, 2006; Sept. 22 and SEASON DATES: Oct. 7 - Nov. 30, 2006; Oct. 6 - Nov. 30, 23, 2007; Sept. 20 and 21, 2008. Open only to youth hunters 2007; Oct. 4 - Nov. 30, 2008. accompanied by an adult at least 18 years old. CALIFORNIA (VALLEY) QUAIL AND NORTHERN BOBWHITE HUNTERS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER SEASON DATES: Sept. 25-29, 2006; Sept. 24-28 - 2007; Sept. 22-26, Bag and Possession Limits: Ten (10) California (valley) 2008. quail or northern bobwhite per day, with a total of thirty (30) California (valley) quail or northern bobwhite in possession REGULAR SEASON DATES: Sept. 30 - Nov. 30, 2006; Sept. 29 at any time, straight or mixed bag. - Nov. 30, 2007; Sept. 27 - Nov. 30, 2008. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; EXCEPT Dungeness Recreation Area Site (Clallam County) SEASON DATES: Oct. 7 - Nov. 30, 2006; Oct. 6 - Nov. 30, starting Oct. 7, 2006; Oct. 6, 2007; Oct. 4, 2008. 2007; Oct. 4 - Nov. 30, 2008.

EXTENDED SEASON DATES: Dec. 1-15, 2006, 2007, 2008. 8 FALCONRY SEASONS: a.m. to 4 p.m. only on the following release sites: Belfair, UPLAND GAME BIRD AND FOREST GROUSE - FALCONRY Fort Lewis, Kosmos, Lincoln Creek, Scatter Creek, Skoo- kumchuck, and all Whidbey Island release sites EXCEPT Bay- Bag and Possession Limits: Two (2) pheasants (either sex), view. Pheasants will not be released during the extended sea- six (6) partridge, five (5) California (valley) quail or northern son. bobwhite, two (2) mountain quail (in Western Washington [Title 232 WAC—p. 130] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-342 only), and three (3) forest grouse (blue, ruffed, spruce) per MOURNING DOVE day. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Bag and Possession Limits: Ten (10) mourning doves per OPEN AREA: Statewide. day with a total of twenty (20) mourning doves in possession at any time. SEASON DATES: Aug. 1, 2006 - Mar. 15, 2007; Aug. 1, 2007 - Mar. 15, 2008; Aug. 1, 2008 - Mar. 15, 2009. OPEN AREA: Statewide. SEASON DATES TURKEY - FALCONRY : Sept. 1-15, 2006, 2007, 2008. HIP REQUIREMENTS: A turkey tag is required to hunt turkey during the turkey fal- conry season. All hunters age 16 and over of migratory game birds (duck, goose, coot, snipe, mourning dove) are required to complete Bag and Possession Limits: One (1) turkey (either sex) per a Harvest Information Program (HIP) survey at a license turkey tag with a maximum of two (2) turkeys. Possession dealer, and possess a Washington Migratory Bird validation limit: Two (2). as evidence of compliance with this requirement when hunt- OPEN AREA: Eastern Washington. ing migratory game birds. Youth hunters are required to com- plete a HIP survey, and possess a free Washington Youth SEASON DATES: Sept. 1, 2006 - Feb. 15, 2007; Sept. 1, 2007 Migratory Bird validation as evidence of compliance with - Feb. 15, 2008; Sept. 1, 2008 - Feb. 15, 2009. this requirement when hunting migratory game birds.

MOURNING DOVE - FALCONRY BAND-TAILED PIGEON Bag and Possession Limits: Three (3) mourning doves per Bag and Possession Limits: Two (2) band-tailed pigeons per day straight bag or mixed bag with snipe, coots, ducks, and day with a total of four (4) band-tailed pigeons in possession geese during established seasons. Possession limit is twice at one time. the daily limit. OPEN AREA: Statewide.

OPEN AREA: Statewide. SEASON DATES: Sept. 15-23, 2006, 2007, 2008.

SEASON DATES: Sept. 1-15 and Oct. 1 - Dec. 31, 2006, 2007, WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED TO HUNT BAND- 2008. TAILED PIGEONS.

COTTONTAIL AND SNOWSHOE HARE - FALCONRY All persons hunting band-tailed pigeons in this season are required to obtain a written authorization and harvest report Bag and Possession Limits: Five (5) cottontails or snowshoe from the Washington department of fish and wildlife. Appli- hares per day, straight or mixed bag. Possession limit: Fif- cation forms must be delivered to a department of fish and teen (15). wildlife office no later than August 25 or postmarked on or before August 25 in order for applicants to be mailed an OPEN AREA: Statewide. authorization before the season starts. Immediately after tak- SEASON DATES: Aug. 1, 2006 - Mar. 15, 2007; Aug. 1, 2007 ing a band-tailed pigeon into possession, hunters must record - Mar. 15, 2008; Aug. 1, 2008 - Mar. 15, 2009. in ink the information required on the harvest report. By October 15, hunters must return the harvest report to a depart- OTHER SEASONS: ment of fish and wildlife office, or report harvest information on the department's internet reporting system. Hunters fail- CANADA GOOSE SEPTEMBER SEASON ing to comply with reporting requirements will be ineligible to participate in the following band-tailed pigeon season. Bag and Possession Limits: Western Washington, except Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties and that part of Clark BIRD DOG TRAINING SEASON County north of the Washougal River: Five (5) Canada geese per day with a total of ten (10) in possession at any time. Wild upland game birds may be pursued during the dog- training season, but may not be killed except during estab- Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties and that part of Clark lished hunting seasons. A small game license is required to County north of the Washougal River: Three (3) Canada train dogs on wild game birds. A small game license and a geese per day with a total of six (6) in possession at any time. Western Washington Pheasant Permit is required to train dogs on pheasants in Western Washington. Captive raised Eastern Washington: Three (3) Canada geese per day with a game birds may be released and killed during dog training if total of six (6) in possession at any time. proof of lawful acquisition (invoices) are in possession and the birds are appropriately marked (WAC 232-12-271 and WESTERN WASHINGTON SEASON DATES: Sept. 9-14, 2006; 232-12-044). Sept. 8-13, 2007; Sept. 6-11, 2008. EXCEPT Pacific and Grays Harbor counties: Sept. 1-15, 2006, 2007, and 2008. OPEN AREA: Statewide.

EASTERN WASHINGTON SEASON DATES: Sept. 9-10, 2006; SEASON DATES: Aug. 1, 2006 - Mar. 31, 2007; Aug. 1, 2007 Sept. 8-9, 2007; Sept. 6-7, 2008. - Mar. 31, 2008; Aug. 1, 2008 - Mar. 31, 2009. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 131] 232-28-351 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Only youth and seniors may train dogs during their respective Permit Only Units: The following GMUs require a special seasons on designated Western Washington pheasant release permit to hunt deer: 290 (Desert), 329 (Quilomene), 371 sites. (Alkali), and 485 (Green River). Bird dog training may be conducted year round on areas GMUs Closed to Deer Hunting: 157 (Mill Creek Water- posted for bird dog training on portions of: Region One - shed), 490 (Cedar River), and 522 (Loo-wit). Espanola (T24N, R40E, E 1/2 of section 16); Region Three - Black-tailed Deer: Any member of black-tailed/mule deer South L. T. Murray Wildlife Area; Region Four - Skagit (species Odocoileus hemionus) found west of a line drawn Wildlife Area, Lake Terrell Wildlife Area, and Snoqualmie from the Canadian border south on the Pacific Crest Trail and Wildlife Area; Region Five - Shillapoo/Vancouver Lake along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary in Yakima Wildlife Area; Region Six - Scatter Creek Wildlife Area, Fort County to Klickitat County; in Klickitat County along the Lewis Military Base. Yakama Indian Reservation boundary to Summit Creek Rd; HOUND HUNTING DURING DEER AND ELK HUNTING SEA- southwest on Summit Creek Rd to the Glenwood-Goldendale SONS Highway; northwest on the Glenwood-Goldendale Highway to Lakeside Rd; south on Lakeside Rd to Fisher Hill Rd (P- It is unlawful to hunt any wildlife at night or wild animals 2000); south on Fisher Hill Rd to Fisher Hill bridge crossing with dogs (hounds) during the months of September, Octo- Klickitat River; southwest down Klickitat River to the ber, or November in any area open to a modern firearm deer Columbia River. or elk season. The use of hounds to hunt black bear, cougar (EXCEPT by public safety cougar removal permit (WAC 232- Mule Deer: Any member of black-tailed/mule deer (species 12-243) or a commission authorized hound permit (WAC Odocoileus hemionus) found east of a line drawn from the 232-28-285)), and bobcat is prohibited year round. Canadian border south on the Pacific Crest Trail and along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary in Yakima County YAKAMA INDIAN RESERVATION: to Klickitat County; in Klickitat County along the Yakama The 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 upland bird seasons within Indian Reservation boundary to Summit Creek Rd; southwest the Yakama Indian Reservation shall be the same as the sea- on Summit Creek Rd to the Glenwood-Goldendale Highway; son established by the Yakama Indian Nation. northwest on the Glenwood-Goldendale Highway to Lake- side Rd; south on Lakeside Rd to Fisher Hill Rd (P-2000); COLVILLE INDIAN RESERVATION: south on Fisher Hill Rd to Fisher Hill bridge crossing Klicki- The 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 upland bird seasons within tat River; southwest down Klickitat River to the Columbia the Colville Indian Reservation shall be the same as the sea- River. son established by the Colville Indian Tribe. White-tailed Deer: Means any white-tailed deer (member [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-031 (Order 06-91), § 232-28- of the species Odocoileus virginianus) except the Columbian 342, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06.] whitetail deer (species Odocoileus virginianus leucurus).

WAC232-28-351 232-28-351 2006-2008 Deer general seasons MODERN FIREARM DEER SEASONS and definitions. License Required: A valid big game hunting license, which includes a deer species option. Bag Limit: One (1) deer per hunter during the license year Tag Required: Valid modern firearm deer tag on his/her except where otherwise permitted by Fish and Wildlife Com- person for the area hunted. mission rule. Hunting Method: Modern firearm deer tag hunters may use Hunting Method: Hunters must select one of the hunting rifle, handgun, shotgun, bow or muzzleloader, but only dur- methods (modern firearm, archery, muzzleloader). ing modern firearm seasons. 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 SEA- SONS! Buck deer taken in antler restricted 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. 2 Point minimum GMUs: 437, 574, 578, 636, 654, and 681. 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, and 186. [Title 232 WAC—p. 132] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-351

Hunt Season 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 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 3 pt. min. Olympic Peninsula Wilderness Areas and Lake Chelan Recreation Area and that part of the Henry Jackson Wilderness Area west of the Pacific Crest Trail GENERAL SEASON HUNTS Western Oct. 14-31 Oct. 13-31 Oct. 11-31 407, 418, 426, 448 through 466, 501 through Any buck Washington 520, 524 through 556, 560, 568, 572, 601 Blacktail Deer through 633, 638 through 673, 684 GMUs 410, 564, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, and Any deer 6014 437, 574, 578, 636, 654, 681 2 pt. min. Eastern Oct. 14-27 Oct. 13-26 Oct. 11-24 105 through 124 Any whitetail buck Washington Whitetail Deer Oct. 14-22 Oct. 13-21 Oct. 11-19 All 200 and 300 series GMUs except permit- Any whitetail buck only in 290, 329, and 371 Oct. 14-29 Oct. 13-28 Oct. 11-26 101, 204 Any whitetail buck Oct. 14-22 Oct. 13-21 Oct. 11-19 127 through 154, 162 through 186 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. 379 Any white-tailed deer Eastern Washing- Oct. 14-22 Oct. 13-21 Oct. 11-19 All 100, 200, and 300 series GMUs, except per- Mule deer, 3 pt. min. ton Mule Deer mit only in GMUs 290, 329, and 371, and closed in GMU 157 379 Any mule deer Oct. 14-27 Oct. 13-26 Oct. 11-24 373, 382, 388 Mule deer, 3 pt. min. LATE BUCK HUNTS Western Nov. 16-19 Nov. 15-18 Nov. 13-16 407, 410, 454, 466, and 500, and 600 series Any buck except 2 pt. Washington GMUs except closed in GMUs 522, 574, and min. in GMUs 636, Blacktail Deer 578 654, and 681 Nov. 16-19 Nov. 15-18 Nov. 13-16 GMUs 410 and 564, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, Any deer 6014 Eastern Nov. 6-19 Nov. 5-19 Nov. 3-19 105 through 124 Any whitetail buck Washington Whitetail Deer YOUTH & DISABLED HUNTERS Eastern Oct. 28 - Oct. 27 - Oct. 25 - 105 through 124 Whitetail, antlerless Washington Nov. 5 Nov. 4 Nov. 2 only Whitetail Deer HUNTERS 65 AND OVER, DISABLED, OR YOUTH SEASONS Eastern Oct. 14-27 & Oct. 13-26 & Oct. 11-24 & 105 through 124 Any whitetail deer Washington Nov. 6-19 Nov. 5-19 Nov. 3-19 Whitetail Deer Oct. 14-29 Oct. 13-28 Oct. 11-26 101 Any whitetail deer Oct. 14-22 Oct. 13-21 Oct. 11-19 127 through 142, 145 through 154, 162, and 172 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or through 181 antlerless ADVANCED HUNTER EDUCATION (AHE) MASTER HUNTER SEASON Eastern Dec. 9-15 Dec. 9-15 Dec. 9-15 GMUs 130-142 Whitetail, antlerless Washington only Whitetail Deer

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 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 2008 Dates Game Management Units (GMUs) Legal Deer Early Archery Deer Seasons Western Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 407 through 426, 448 through 466, 501 through Any Deer, except buck Washington 520, 524 through 556, 560, 564, 568, 572, 601 only in GMUs 460, Blacktail Deer through 633, 638 through 653, 658 through 673, 503, 506, 530, 550, 673 684 and 699 437, 574, 578, 636, 654, 681 2 pt. min. or antlerless Eastern Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 105 through 127, 162, 163, 166, 169, 243 3 pt. min. Washington Mule Deer 142 through 154, and 172 through 186, Deer 3 pt. min. or antlerless Area 1010, 244 through 247, 249 through 251, 260, 372, 373, 388 379, 381 Any mule deer Sept. 1-15 Sept. 1-15 Sept. 1-15 101, 130 through 139, 204 through 242, 248, 3 pt. min. 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 328, 334 through 340, 346 through 368, 382

(2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 133] 232-28-351 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Hunt Area 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 2008 Dates Game Management Units (GMUs) Legal Deer Sept. 16-30 Sept. 16-30 Sept. 16-30 101, 130 through 139, 204 through 242, 248, 3 pt. min. or antlerless 254, 262, 266, 269, 272, 278, 284, 328, 334 through 340, 346 through 368, 382 Eastern Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 Sept. 1-30 101 through 124, 204 through 284, 379, 381 Any whitetail deer Washington Whitetail Deer 127 through 154, 162 through 186 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless Late Archery Deer Seasons Western Nov. 22 - Dec. 8 Nov. 21 - Dec. 8 Nov. 19 - Dec. 8 437, 654 2 pt. min. or antlerless Washington Blacktail Deer Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 636, 681 2 pt. min. or antlerless Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 466, 510 through 520, 524, 556, 601, 607 Any deer through 618, 638, 648, and 699 Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 460, 506, 530, 560, 572 Buck only Nov. 22 - Dec. 31 Nov. 21 - Dec. 31 Nov. 19 - Dec. 31 407, 410, 454, 505, 564, 603, 624, 627, 642, 652, Any deer 660 through 672 Eastern Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 209, 215, 233, 243 3 pt. min. Washington Mule Deer 145, 163, 178, 250 3 pt. min. or antlerless 272, 278, 346, 352, 364, 368, 373, 381, 388 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 Dear Area 1021 3 pt. min. or antlerless Eastern Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 Nov. 10 - Dec. 15 101 Any whitetail deer Washington 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 equip- ment.

Hunt Area 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 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 Olym- 3 pt. min. pic Peninsula Wilderness areas, Lake Chelan Recreation Area and that part of the Henry Jack- son Wilderness Area west of the Pacific Crest Trail Early Muzzleloader Deer Seasons Western Oct. 7-13 Oct. 6-12 Oct. 4-10 407, 418, 426, 448, 450, 501, 504, 505, 513, 520, Any buck Washington 530, 554, 568, 603, 612, 624, 638, 642, 660, 663, Blacktail Deer 672, 673, 684 410, 454, 564, 627, 652, 666, Deer Area 4926 Any deer 437, 578 2 pt. min. Eastern Oct. 7-13 Oct. 6-12 Oct. 4-10 204, 209, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 250, Whitetail, any buck Washington 251, 278, 284 Whitetail Deer 133, 142, 145, 149, 181, 381 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless 101 through 124, 379 Whitetail, any deer Eastern Oct. 7-13 Oct. 6-12 Oct. 4-10 101 through 124, 133, 142, 145, 149, 181, 204, Mule deer, 3 pt. min. Washington 209, 233, 239, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 250, 251, Mule Deer 284, 328, 330 through 342, 352 through 360, 368, 382 278, 381 Mule deer, 3 pt. min. or antlerless 379 Any mule deer Late Muzzleloader Deer Seasons Western Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 407, 410, 501, 504, 564, 633, 651, 666, 673, 684, Any deer Washington and Deer Area 4926 Blacktail Deer 654 2 pt. min. 460, 550, 602 Any buck Dec. 1-15 Dec. 1-15 Dec. 1-15 578 2 pt. min. [Title 232 WAC—p. 134] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-352

Hunt Area 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 2008 Dates Game Management Units (GMUs) Legal Deer Eastern Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 113, 379 Whitetail, any deer Washington Whitetail Deer 172, 181 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 130, 139 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless Eastern Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 Nov. 20-30 382 3 pt. min. Washington Mule Deer 130 Antlerless Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 379 Any mule deer [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-351, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 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. Stat- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-351, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.]

WAC232-28-352 232-28-352 2006-2008 Elk general seasons and Permit Only Units: The following GMUs are closed during definitions. general seasons: 157, 371, 485, 522, 524, 556, 621, 636, 653, and Elk Area 3068. Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by fish and wildlife com- GMUs Closed to Elk Hunting: 418, 437 (except for Elk mission rule. Area 4941), and 490. Hunting Method: Elk hunters must select only one of the Elk Tag Areas hunting methods (modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader). Eastern Washington: All 100, 200, and 300 GMUs except Elk Tag Areas: Elk hunters must choose either Eastern or permit only for all hunters in GMUs 157 and 371. Modern Western Washington to hunt in and buy the appropriate tag firearms are restricted in GMU 334. for that area. EA - Eastern Washington Archery Tag EF - Eastern Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag Any Bull Elk Seasons: Open only to the taking of elk with EM - Eastern Washington Muzzleloader Tag visible antlers (bull calves are illegal). Western Washington: All 400, 500, and 600 GMUs except Antler Point: To qualify as an antler point, the point must be closed in GMUs 418, 437 (except for Elk Area 4941), 490, at least one inch long measured on the longest side. and modern firearm restrictions in portions of GMU 660. Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Bull elk taken in spike only GMU 554 is open only for early archery and muzzleloader GMUs must have at least one antler with only one antler seasons. Elk Area 6063 in GMU 638 (Quinault) is open to point above the ear. An animal with more than one antler AHE master hunters only. Elk hunting by permit only in point above the ears on both antlers is illegal. GMUs 485, 522, 524, 556, 621, and 636. WA - Western Washington Archery Tag Spike Only GMUs: 145-154, 162-186, 249, 251, 328, 329, WF - Western Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag and 335-368. WM - Western Washington Muzzleloader Tag 3 Point Antler Restrictions: Legal bull elk must have at Modern Firearm Elk Seasons least 3 antler points on one side with at least 2 antler points License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an above the ear. Eye guards are antler points when they are at elk tag option. least one inch long. Antler restrictions apply to all hunters during any open season. Tag Required: Valid modern firearm elk tag as listed below on his/her person for the area hunted. 3 Point GMUs: All of Western Washington except for GMUs 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, 652 for archers, 666, 684, Hunting Method: May use modern firearm, bow and arrow, and Elk Area 4941. or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons. Elk Tag Game Management Hunt Area Area Units (GMUs) 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 2008 Dates Legal Elk Eastern EF 111, 113, 117 Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 Any bull Washington 145 through 154, 162 Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 Spike bull through 186, 249, 251, 328, 329, 335 through 368 Elk Area 3722* Sept. 9-22 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 6-19 Antlerless 101, 105, 108, 121 Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Oct. 27 - Nov. 4 Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 Any elk through 142, 372, 382, 388 127-142 AHE master Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Any elk hunters only

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Elk Tag Game Management Hunt Area Area Units (GMUs) 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 2008 Dates Legal Elk 203 through 248, 250, Oct. 28 - Nov. 15 Oct. 27 - Nov. 15 Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 Any elk 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381 except closed within 1/2 mile of the Columbia River in Douglas and Grant counties 371, Elk Areas 3911** Aug. 1 - Jan. 30 Aug. 1 - Jan. 30 Aug. 1 - Jan. 30 Antlerless only and 3912 AHE master hunters only *GMU 372 and Elk Area 3722 are mainly private property, hunters are not advised to try hunting these areas without making prior arrangements for access. **Advanced Hunter Education Master Hunters who hunt in Elk Area 3911 from August 1 through October 15, 2006, who suc- cessfully take an antlerless elk, and who notify the department by October 20, 2006, may purchase a second elk transport tag. Notification must be following the harvest of an antlerless elk from Elk Area 3911 and no later than October 20, 2006. These hunters will be issued a second elk transport tag valid for the general season for the same hunting method as specified on the first tag. Western WF 407, 448, 460, 466, 503 Nov. 4-13 Nov. 3-12 Nov. 1-10 3 pt. min. Washington through 520, 530, 550, 560, 572, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627 through 633, 638 through 652, 654 through 684. Except AHE master hunters only in Elk Area 6063 501 Nov. 4-13 Nov. 3-12 Nov. 1-10 3 pt. min. or antler- less 564, 568, 574 through Nov. 4-13 Nov. 3-12 Nov. 1-10 Any elk 578, 666 454 Nov. 4-13 Nov. 3-12 Nov. 1-10 Any bull Archery Elk Seasons License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option. Tag Required: Valid archery elk tag as listed below on his/her person for the area hunted. Hunting Method: Bow and arrow only as defined by WAC 232-12-054. Special Notes: Archery tag holders can hunt only during archery seasons and must hunt with archery equipment (WAC 232- 12-054). Archery elk hunters may apply for special bull permits. Please see permit table for tag eligibility for all elk permits.

Elk Tag Game Management Units Hunt Area Area (GMUs) 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 2008 Dates Legal Elk Early Archery Elk Seasons Eastern EA 101 through 142, 243, 247, Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Any elk Washington 249, 250, 388 145, 162, 166 through 172, Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Spike bull 181, 186, 328, 329, 335 149, 154, Elk Area 1010, Elk Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Spike bull or Area 1013, 163, 175, 178, antlerless 330, 334, 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 Western WA 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, 652, Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Any elk Washington 666 407, 448, 501 through 505, Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 3 pt. min. or 550, 554, 560, 572, 624, antlerless except for Elk Area 6071, Elk Area 6061, 654, 660, 663, 667 through 673, 684, and 699 460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 3 pt. min. 520, 530, 601, 602, 603, 607, 612 through 618, 627, 633, 638 through 648, 651, 658, and 681. AHE master hunters only in Elk Area 6063 Elk Area 4941 Oct. 1-31 Oct. 1-31 Oct. 1-31 Any elk Late Archery Elk Seasons Eastern EA 101, 105, 108, 117 through Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any elk Washington 127, 388 178 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Antlerless only 127-142 AHE master hunters Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Any elk only. Must wear hunter orange Elk Area 1010, 163 Dec. 9 - Jan. 30 Dec. 9 - Jan. 30 Dec. 9 - Jan. 30 Antlerless only [Title 232 WAC—p. 136] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-352

Elk Tag Game Management Units Hunt Area Area (GMUs) 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 2008 Dates Legal Elk 203 through 248, 250, 254 Oct. 28 - Nov. 15 Oct. 27 - Nov. 15 Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 Any elk through 290, 373, 379, 381 except closed within 1/2 mile of the Columbia River in Dou- glas and Grant counties. Must wear hunter orange 371, Elk Areas 3911*and Aug. 1 - Jan 30 Aug. 1 - Jan. 30 Aug. 1 - Jan. 30 Antlerless only 3912 AHE master hunters only. Must wear hunter orange 328 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Spike bull 335, 336, 346, 352, 364, 368 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Spike bull or antlerless Western WA 407, 503, 505, 667, 672, 681, Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 3 pt. min. or Washington Elk Area 6066 in GMU 660, antlerless and 699. Elk Area 6064, except AHE master hunters only in Elk Area 6063 in GMU 638 454, 564, 666 Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 Any elk 603, 612, 615, 638, and 648 Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 3 pt. min. 506, 520, 530 Nov. 22 - Dec. 7 Nov. 21 - Dec. 7 Nov. 19 - Dec. 7 3 pt. min. or antlerless 506, 520, 530 Dec. 8-15 Dec. 8-15 Dec. 8-15 3 pt. min. *Advanced Hunter Education Master Hunters who hunt in Elk Area 3911 from August 1 through October 15, 2006, who suc- cessfully take an antlerless elk, and who notify the department by October 20, 2006, may purchase a second elk transport tag. Notification must be following the harvest of an antlerless elk from Elk Area 3911 and no later than October 20, 2006. These hunters will be issued a second elk transport tag valid for the general season for the same hunting method as specified on the first tag. Muzzleloader Elk Seasons License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option. Tag Required: Valid muzzleloader elk tag as listed below on his/her person for the area hunted. Hunting Method: Muzzleloader only as defined by WAC 232-12-051. Special Notes: Muzzleloader tag holders can only hunt during the muzzleloader seasons and must hunt with muzzleloader equipment. Only hunters with tags identified in the Special Elk Permits tables may apply for special elk permits.

Elk Tag Game Management Hunt Area Area Units (GMUs) 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 2008 Dates Legal Elk Early Muzzleloader Elk Seasons Eastern EM 111, 113, 117, 247 Oct. 7-13 Oct. 6-12 Oct. 4-10 Any bull Washington 101 through 108, 121 Oct. 7-13 Oct. 6-12 Oct. 4-10 Any elk through 142, 250 172, 245, Elk Area 2051, Oct. 7-13 Oct. 6-12 Oct. 4-10 Spike bull 335 through 342, 352 through 360, 368 Western WM 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, Oct. 7-13 Oct. 6-12 Oct. 4-10 Any elk Washington 666, 684 460, 504, 513, 530, 554, Oct. 7-13 Oct. 6-12 Oct. 4-10 3 pt. min. 602, 603, 607, 658, 660, 672 501, 652, 663, 667 Oct. 7-13 Oct. 6-12 Oct. 4-10 3 pt. min. or antlerless Late Muzzleloader Elk Seasons Eastern EM 130 through 142 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any elk Washington 127-142 AHE master Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Any elk hunters only. Must wear hunter orange 203 through 248, 250, Oct. 28 - Nov. 15 Oct. 27 - Nov. 15 Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 Any elk 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381 except closed within 1/2 mile of the Columbia River in Dou- glas and Grant counties. Must wear hunter orange 371, Elk Areas 3911* Aug. 1 - Jan. 30, 2007 Aug. 1 - Jan. 30, 2008 Aug. 1 - Jan. 30, 2009 Antlerless only and 3912 AHE master hunters only. Must wear hunter orange

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Elk Tag Game Management Hunt Area Area Units (GMUs) 2006 Dates 2007 Dates 2008 Dates Legal Elk Western WM Elk Area 4941 Nov. 1 - Jan. 30, 2007 Nov. 1 - Jan. 30, 2008 Nov. 1 - Jan. 30, 2009 Any elk Washington 501, 503, 505, 652 Nov. 22 - Dec. 8 Nov. 21 - Dec. 8 Nov. 19 - Dec. 8 3 pt. min. or antlerless 454, 564, 568, 666, 684 Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 Any elk 574, 578 Nov. 22-30 Nov. 21-30 Nov. 19-30 Any elk 504, 550, 601, 667 Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Nov. 21 - Dec. 15 Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 3 pt. min. *Advanced Hunter Education Master Hunters who hunt in Elk Area 3911 from August 1 through October 15, 2006, who successfully take an antlerless elk, and who notify the department by October 20, 2006, may purchase a second elk transport tag. Notification must be following the harvest of an antlerless elk from Elk Area 3911 and no later than October 20, 2006. These hunters will be issued a second elk transport tag valid for the general season for the same hunting method as specified on the first tag. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-352, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 05-11-024 (Order 05-90), § 232-28-352, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047 and 77.12.020. 04-11-036 (Order 04-98), § 232-28-352, filed 5/12/04, effective 6/12/04. Stat- utory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-352, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.]

WAC232-28-353 232-28-353 2006 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 con- sistent 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. 14-29 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 101 75 Kelly Hill Oct. 14-27 & Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 105 150 Douglas Oct. 14-27 & Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 108 300 Aladdin A Oct. 14-27 & Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 111 75 Aladdin B Nov. 22-26 Whitetail, any buck GMU 111 50 Selkirk Oct. 14-27 & Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 113 50 49 Degrees North Oct. 14-27 & Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 117 350 Huckleberry A Oct. 14-27 & Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 121 600 Mt. Spokane A Oct. 14-27 & Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 124 400 Mica Peak A Oct. 14-22 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 127 150 Cheney A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 130 200 Roosevelt Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 133 200 Harrington Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 136 125 Steptoe Oct. 14-22 & Nov. 6-19 Antlerless GMU 139 300 Almota A Oct. 14-22 & Nov. 6-19 Antlerless GMU 142 100 Palouse Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, 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. 6-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 154 150 Dayton A Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 162 250 Dayton B Nov. 6-19 Antlerless Deer Area 1010 75 Marengo Nov. 1-12 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 163 75 Peola Nov. 1-12 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 178 50 Blue Mtns. Foothills A Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162-166 100 Blue Mtns. Foothills B Nov. 6-19 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 145, 172-181 50 Couse Nov. 1-12 Antlerless GMU 181 50 East Okanogan A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMU 204 50 East Okanogan B Oct. 14-29 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 204 75 West Okanogan A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMUs 218-242 100 West Okanogan B Oct. 14-22 Whitetail, antlerless GMUs 218-242 75 Sinlahekin A Nov. 1-18 Any whitetail GMU 215 50 Sinlahekin B Oct. 14-22 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 215 75 Chewuch A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 218 20 Pearrygin A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 224 20 Gardner A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 231 15 Pogue A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 233 15 Chiliwist A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 239 15 Alta A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 242 15 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 20 Entiat A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 247 50 Big Bend A Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 248 100 Swakane A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 250 40 Mission A Nov. 1-18 Any deer GMU 251 35 Mission B Oct. 14-29 Antlerless GMU 251 150 [Title 232 WAC—p. 138] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-353

Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Boundary Description Permits St. Andrews Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 254 75 Foster Creek A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 260 75 Foster Creek B Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 260 75 Withrow A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 262 50 Badger Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 266 50 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. 27 - Dec. 3 Antlerless GMU 290 75 Naneum A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 328 100 Naneum B Nov. 13-19 Any buck GMU 328 24 Quilomene A Nov. 6-19 Any buck GMU 329 24 Teanaway A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 335 100 Teanaway B Nov. 13-19 Any buck GMU 335 24 Taneum A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 336 75 L.T. Murray A Nov. 13-19 Any buck GMUs 336, 340 24 Nile A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 352 10 Bethel A Nov. 6-19 Any buck GMU 360 10 Cowiche A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 368 50 Cowiche B Nov. 6-19 Any buck GMU 368 15 Alkali A Nov. 18-26 Any buck GMU 371 73 Alkali B Nov. 18-26 Antlerless GMU 371 70 Kahlotus A Dec. 10-16 Antlerless GMU 381 50 East Klickitat A Oct. 14-27 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 45 Grayback A Oct. 14-27 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 55 Grayback B Nov. 16-19 3 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. 28 - Nov. 3 Any buck GMU 485 10 Lincoln A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 501 40 Stella A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 504 35 Mossyrock A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 505 85 Stormking A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 510 30 South Rainier A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 513 30 Packwood A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 516 50 Winston A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 520 50 Yale A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 554 15 Coweeman A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 550 20 Toutle A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 556 25 Lewis River A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 560 35 Siouxon A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 572 35 Wind River A Oct. 14-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 10 Wind River B Nov. 16-19 2 pt. min. GMU 574 40 West Klickitat A Oct. 14-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 30 West Klickitat B Nov. 16-19 2 pt. min GMU 578 40 Pysht Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 603 15 Olympic A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 621 35 Kitsap Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 627 20 Wynoochee A Oct. 14-31 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. 14-31 Any deer GMU 658 70 Minot Peak Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 660 20 Capitol Peak A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 663 30 Capitol Peak B Nov. 1-11 Any buck GMU 663 10 Deschutes Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 666 80 Skookumchuck A Oct. 14-31 Any 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. 10-31 Whitetail, antlerless That portion of GMU 124 east of Hwy 2 90 Mayview B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 145 25 Prescott B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 149 25 Blue Mtns. Foothills C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Whitetail, 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162, 166 60 Couse B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 181 25 Wannacut A Nov. 1-18 Antlerless GMU 209 50 Chiwawa B Nov. 19-30 Any deer GMU 245 3 Chiwawa C Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 245 50 Swakane B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 250 25 Mission C Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 251 30 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 269 150 Ritzville B Nov. 19-30 Mule deer, 3 pt. min. or antlerless; GMU 284 5 any white-tailed deer Benge A Dec. 1-15 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20

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Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Boundary Description Permits Lakeview A Nov. 1-18 Antlerless Deer Area 2011 10 Desert C Oct. 25-31 Any deer GMU 290 3 Naneum C Nov. 6-12 Any buck GMU 328 3 Quilomene B Oct. 7-13 Any buck GMU 329 3 Teanaway C Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 335 50 Teanaway D Nov. 6-12 Any buck GMU 335 3 Manastash A Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 340 50 L.T. Murray B Nov. 6-12 Any buck GMUs 336, 340 3 Cowiche C Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 368 50 Alkali C Dec. 3-10 Any buck GMU 371 10 Alkali D Dec. 3-10 Antlerless GMU 371 15 Whitcomb A Sept. 18-24 Antlerless Deer Area 3071 5 Paterson A Sept. 18-24 Antlerless Deer Area 3072 5 Kahlotus B Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 381 25 East Klickitat B Nov. 20-30 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 20 Grayback C Oct. 7-13 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 10 West Klickitat C Dec. 1-15 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 30 Mossyrock B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 505 10 Stormking B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 510 5 South Rainier B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 513 5 Packwood B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 516 5 Winston B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 520 5 Coweeman B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 550 30 Yale B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 554 2 Toutle B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 556 3 Lewis River B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 560 5 Siouxon B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 572 5 Wind River C Oct. 7-13 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 1 Olympic B Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 621 20 North River B Oct. 7-13 Any 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 19 Entiat B Nov. 20-29 Any deer GMU 247 160 Entiat C Nov. 30 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 247 150 Big Bend B Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 248 10 Desert D Nov. 13-26 Any deer GMU 290 14 Naneum D Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 328 20 Quilomene C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 329 20 Teanaway E Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMU 335 20 L.T. Murray C Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any deer GMUs 336, 340 20 Alkali E Dec. 10-24 Any deer GMU 371 91 Special Modern Firearm Deer Permit Hunts for Hunters 65 or older Blue Mtns. Foothills D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMUs 145, 149 30 East Okanogan C Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 204 15 Wannacut B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 209 15 Sinlahekin C Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 215 15 Chewuch B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 218 15 Pearrygin B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 224 15 Gardner B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 231 15 Pogue B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 233 15 Chiliwist B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 239 15 Alta B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 242 15 Chiwawa E Oct. 14-29 Antlerless GMU 245 10 Entiat D Oct. 14-29 Antlerless GMU 247 10 Swakane C Oct. 14-29 Antlerless GMU 250 10 Mission D Oct. 14-29 Any deer GMU 251 10 Bridgeport A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMUs 248, 260 15 Palisades A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMUs 266, 269 15 Quilomene D Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 329 10 Manastash B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 340 25 Umtanum A Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 342 10 Bethel B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 360 10 Sunnyside A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 372 15 Horse Heaven Hills A Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 373 10 Kahlotus C Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 381 15 East Klickitat C Oct. 14-27 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 382 20 Grayback D Oct. 14-27 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 10 Lincoln B Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 501 5 Stella B Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 504 5 Mossyrock C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 505 15 Stormking C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 510 5 South Rainier C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 513 5 Packwood C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 516 5 Winston C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 520 5 Yale C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 554 5

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Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Boundary Description Permits Toutle C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 556 10 Lewis River C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 560 5 Washougal A Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 568 10 Siouxon C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 572 5 Wind River D Oct. 14-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 574 2 West Klickitat D Oct. 14-31 2 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 578 5 Copalis Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 642 20 North River C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 658 10 Williams Creek Oct. 14-31 Any 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.) East Okanogan D Restricted to general early Antlerless GMU 204 15 Wannacut C season by tag choice Antlerless GMU 209 15 Sinlahekin D Antlerless GMU 215 15 Chewuch C Antlerless GMU 218 15 Pearrygin C Antlerless GMU 224 15 Gardner C Antlerless GMU 231 15 Pogue C Antlerless GMU 233 15 Chiliwist C Antlerless GMU 239 15 Alta C Antlerless GMU 242 15 Chiwawa F Oct. 14-29 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 245 10 Entiat E Oct. 14-29 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 247 15 Mission E Oct. 14-29 Any deer, modern firearm only GMU 251 15 Bridge Port B Restricted to general early Any deer GMUs 248, 260 10 Palisades B season by tag choice Any deer GMUs 266, 269 10 Quilomene E Nov. 6-19 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 329 5 Manastash C Oct. 14-22 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 340 10 Umtanum B Nov. 6-19 Antlerless, modern firearm only GMU 342 5 Nile B Restricted to general early Antlerless GMU 352 10 Sunnyside B 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 Grayback E 3 pt. min. or antlerless GMU 388 10 Green River B Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Any deer, modern firearm only GMU 485 5 Lincoln C Restricted to general early Any deer GMU 501 3 Stella C season by tag choice 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 B 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 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 Blue Mtns. Foothills E Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMUs 149, 154, 162-163 40 Blue Mtns. Foothills F Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMUs 145, 172-181 40 East Okanogan E Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 204 70 Wannacut D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 209 50 Sinlahekin E Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 215 100 Chewuch D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 218 175 Pearrygin D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 224 175 Gardner D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 231 65 Pogue D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 233 50 Chiliwist D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 239 100 Alta D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 242 110 Chiwawa G Oct. 14-29 Antlerless GMU 245 60 Entiat F Oct. 14-29 Antlerless GMU 247 40 Swakane D Oct. 14-29 Antlerless GMU 250 20 Mission F Oct. 14-29 Antlerless GMU 251 150 Bridge Port C Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMUs 248, 260 125 Palisades C Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMUs 266, 269 100 Lakeview C Oct. 14-22 Any deer Deer Area 2011 10 Benge B Oct. 23-31 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20 Desert E Sept. 18 - Oct. 1 Any deer GMU 290 10 Naneum F Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 328 50 Quilomene F Nov. 6-19 Antlerless GMU 329 50 Manastash D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 340 100

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Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Boundary Description Permits Umtanum C Nov. 7-20 Antlerless GMU 342 25 Cowiche D Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 368 50 Horse Heaven Hills B Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 373 10 Kahlotus E Oct. 14-22 Antlerless GMU 381 20 Grayback F Oct. 14-27 Any deer GMU 388 20 East Klickitat E Oct. 14-27 Any deer GMU 382 30 Green River C Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 Antlerless GMU 485 5 Lincoln D Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 501 10 Stella D Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 504 10 Mossyrock E Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 505 10 Stormking E Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 510 10 South Rainier E Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 513 10 Packwood E Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 516 10 Winston E Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 520 10 Yale E Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 554 10 Toutle E Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 556 60 Lewis River E Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 560 10 Washougal C Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 568 10 Siouxon E Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 572 10 Wind River F Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 574 15 West Klickitat F Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 578 15 Satsop B Oct. 14-31 Any deer GMU 651 10 Skookumchuck D Oct. 7-31 Any deer GMU 667 60 North River E Oct. 14-31 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 Only East Okanogan F Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 204 10 Wannacut E Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 209 10 Pogue E Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 233 10 Chiliwist E Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 239 10 Alta E Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 242 10 Mission F Oct. 7-13 Any deer GMU 251 20 Ritzville C Oct. 7-13 Antlerless GMU 284 50 Desert F Sept. 1-15 Any deer GMU 290 10 Whitcomb B Sept. 11-17 Antlerless Deer Area 3071 5 Paterson B Sept. 11-17 Antlerless Deer Area 3072 5 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 Oct. 2-15 Any deer GMU 290 10 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 Whitetail, antlerless GMU 121 400 Mt. Spokane B by tag choice Whitetail, antlerless GMU 124 500 Almota B Antlerless GMU 142 100 Mica Peak B Whitetail, antlerless GMU 127 200 Northeast Archery tag required. Any Whitetail, antlerless GMUs 105, 108, 121, 124 200 open archery hunt. Must use archery equipment. Benge C Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Deer Area 2010 20 Lakeview C Jan. 1-30 Antlerless Deer Area 2011 20 High Prairie Restricted to general early Antlerless Deer Area 3088 50 season by tag choice Shaw Restricted to general seasons Any deer Deer Area 4004 50 Lopez by tag choice 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.

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Hunter Education 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. – 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 sea- Any white-tailed deer Any 100 series GMU except GMU 2 sons established for GMUs included 157 Region 2 with the permit 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 2 485 Region 5 Legal buck for 500 series GMU of Any 500 series GMU open for a 2 choice or antlerless general deer hunting season or a spe- cial deer permit hunting season Region 6 Legal buck for GMU of choice GMUs 654, 660, 672, 673, 681 1 [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28-353, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06.]

WAC232-28-354 232-28-354 2006 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 con- sistent 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.

Elk Tag Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Prefix Boundary Description Permits Modern Firearm Bull Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.) Prescott A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMU 149 2 Blue Creek A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMU 154 2 Watershed Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 3 pt. min. or Antlerless EA, EF, EM GMU 157 40 Dayton A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMU 162 12 Tucannon A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF Elk Area 1014 2 Wenaha A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMU 169 14 Mountain View A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMU 172 4 Couse A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMU 181 1 Mission A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMU 251 2 Colockum A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMUs 328, 329 7 Teanaway A Dec. 23 - Jan. 5, 2007 Any bull EF GMU 335 24 Peaches Ridge A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMUs 336, 346 132 Little Naches A Oct. 1-10 Any bull EF GMU 346 15 Observatory A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMUs 340, 342 76 Goose Prairie A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMUs 352, 356 88 Bethel A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMU 360 50 Rimrock A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMU 364 118 Cowiche A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF GMU 368 24 Klickitat Meadows A Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 Any bull EF Elk Area 3068 1 Green River Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 Any bull WF GMU 485 3 Margaret A Nov. 4-12 Any bull WF GMU 524 23 Toutle A Nov. 4-12 Any bull WF GMU 556 91 Clearwater 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 Any bull WF GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk 21 Area 6071 Skokomish A Nov. 1-9 Any bull WF GMU 636 9 Wynoochee Oct. 1-10 Any bull WA, WF, WM GMU 648 1 White River A Nov. 4-12 Any bull WF GMU 653 23 Modern Firearm Elk Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.) Aladdin A Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Any elk EF GMU 111 15 Selkirk A Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Any elk EF GMU 113 20 49 Degrees North Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Any elk EF GMU 117 30 Blue Creek B Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Antlerless EF GMUs 149, 154 100 Prescott B Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Antlerless EF GMU 149 75 Dayton B Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Antlerless EF GMU 163 and Elk Area 200 1011 Dayton C Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Antlerless EF GMU 149 and Elk Area 100 1012 Peola A Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Antlerless EF GMU 178 50 Couse B Aug. 27 - Sept. 7 Antlerless EF GMU 181 25 Couse C Oct. 1-10 Antlerless EF GMU 181 25 (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 143] 232-28-354 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Elk Tag Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Prefix Boundary Description Permits Mountain View B Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Antlerless EF Elk Area 1013 60 Lick Creek A Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 Antlerless EF GMU 175 25 Malaga A Aug. 12-31 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2032 30 Malaga B Sept. 8-30 Any elk EF Elk Area 2032 10 Malaga C Sept. 15-25 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2032 70 Malaga D Nov. 6 - Dec. 31 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2032 120 Malaga E Nov. 6 - Dec. 18 Any elk EF Elk Area 2032 10 Malaga F Dec. 19 - Feb. 28, 2007 Any elk EF Elk Area 2032 15 Peshastin A Aug. 15-31 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2033 20 Peshastin B Sept. 15 - Oct. 1 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2033 20 Peshastin C Sept. 22-30 Any elk EF Elk Area 2033 5 Peshastin D Nov. 30 - Feb. 28, 2007 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2033 30 Peshastin E Dec. 15 - Feb. 28, 2007 Any elk EF Elk Area 2033 10 West Bar A Oct. 28 - Nov. 1 Antlerless EF GMU 330 5 West Bar B Nov. 2-5 Antlerless EF GMU 330 5 Teanaway B Dec. 23 - Jan. 30, 2007 Antlerless EF GMU 335 100 Taneum A Nov. 1-5 Antlerless EF GMU 336 150 Manastash A Nov. 1-5 Antlerless EF GMU 340 250 Umtanum A Nov. 1-5 Antlerless EF GMU 342 250 Cleman Dec. 1-15 Antlerless EF Elk Area 3944 50 Little Naches B Nov. 1-5 Antlerless EF GMU 346 150 Nile A Nov. 1-5 Antlerless EF GMU 352 50 Bumping B Nov. 1-5 Antlerless EF GMU 356 100 Bethel B Nov. 1-5 Antlerless EF GMU 360 100 Rimrock B Nov. 1-5 Antlerless EF GMU 364 150 Cowiche B Nov. 1-5 Antlerless EF GMU 368 150 Klickitat Meadows B Nov. 1-5 Spike bull or antlerless EF Elk Area 3068 9 Alkali A Oct. 21 - Nov. 5 Any elk EF GMU 371 25 Willapa Hills A Nov. 4-12 Antlerless WF GMU 506 35 Winston A Nov. 4-12 Antlerless WF GMU 520 12 Margaret B Nov. 13-17 Antlerless WF GMU 524 30 Ryderwood A Nov. 4-12 Antlerless WF GMU 530 32 Coweeman A Nov. 4-12 Antlerless WF GMU 550 15 Toutle B Nov. 13-17 Antlerless WF GMU 556 50 Toledo G Nov. 4-12 Antlerless WF Elk Area 5029 20 Green Mtn C Nov. 4-12 Antlerless WF Elk Area 5051 10 Carlton Oct. 1-10 Any bull WF Elk Area 5057 5 West Goat Rocks Oct. 1-10 Any bull WF Elk Area 5058 5 Mt. Adams Oct. 1-10 Any bull WF Elk Area 5059 5 Wildwood A Jan. 16-30, 2007 Antlerless WF Elk Area 5061 15 Lewis River A Nov. 4-12 Antlerless WF GMU 560 80 Siouxon A Nov. 4-12 Antlerless WF GMU 572 40 Raymond 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, 2007 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 15 Raymond D Feb. 1-28, 2007 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 15 Chehalis Valley A Oct. 1-31 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 10 Chehalis Valley B Nov. 5-10 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 10 North Minot A Oct. 20-31 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6067 60 Deschutes Jan. 15-23, 2007 Antlerless 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, 2007 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6012 10 North Shore A Nov. 5-9 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 Dayton D Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 162 3 Tucannon B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM Elk Area 1014 1 Wenaha B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 169 2 Mountain View C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 172 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 1 Teanaway C Dec. 9-22 Any elk EM GMU 335 7 Peaches Ridge B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMUs 336, 346 19 Observatory B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMUs 340, 342 23 Goose Prairie B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMUs 352, 356 14 Bethel C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 360 9 Rimrock C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 364 16 Cowiche C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 368 11 Klickitat Meadows C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM Elk Area 3068 1 Margaret C Oct. 7-13 Any bull WM GMU 524 5

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Elk Tag Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Prefix Boundary Description Permits Toutle C Oct. 7-13 Any bull WM GMU 556 17 Olympic B Oct. 4-10 Any bull WM GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk 3 Area 6071 Skokomish B Oct. 4-10 Any bull WM GMU 636 1 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. 7-13 Any elk EM GMU 111 10 Selkirk B Oct. 7-13 Any elk EM GMU 113 10 49 Degrees North Oct. 7-13 Any elk EM GMU 117 10 Blue Creek D Dec. 9 - Jan. 30, 2007 Antlerless EM GMUs 149, 154 60 Mountain View D Oct. 1-10 Antlerless EM Elk Area 1013 25 Lick Creek B Oct. 1-10 Antlerless EM GMU 175 25 Couse E Dec. 1-31 Antlerless EM GMU 181 50 Couse F Jan. 1 - 30, 2007 Antlerless EM GMU 181 50 Malaga G Oct. 1-21 Antlerless EM Elk Area 2032 100 Malaga H Oct. 1-21 Any elk EM Elk Area 2032 15 West Bar C Oct. 1-10 Antlerless EM GMU 330 5 Taneum B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless EM GMU 336 25 Manastash B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless EM GMU 340 25 Umtanum B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless EM GMU 342 250 Nile B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless EM GMU 352 40 Bumping B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless EM GMU 356 90 Bethel D Oct. 7-13 Antlerless EM GMU 360 40 Cowiche D Oct. 7-13 Antlerless EM GMU 368 225 Klickitat Meadows D Oct. 7-13 Spike bull or antlerless EM Elk Area 3068 4 Alkali B Oct. 1-15 Any elk EM GMU 371 15 Stella A Nov. 24 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 504 75 Stella B Jan. 1-16, 2007 Antlerless WM GMU 504 50 Toledo A Dec. 7-20 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5029 30 Mossyrock A Jan. 1-16, 2007 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5052 20 Randle A Jan. 1-16, 2007 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5053 15 Boistfort A Jan. 1-16, 2007 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5054 40 Willapa Hills B Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 506 15 Green Mt. A Jan. 1-16, 2007 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5051 30 Wildwood B Jan. 1-15, 2007 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5061 15 Winston B Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 520 3 Margaret D Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 524 15 Ryderwood B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless WM GMU 530 8 Coweeman B Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 550 5 Toutle D Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 556 15 Lewis River B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless WM GMU 560 25 Siouxon B Oct. 7-13 Antlerless WM GMU 572 10 Yale Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 3 pt. min. or antlerless WM GMU 554 75 Twin Satsop A Jan. 5-15, 2007 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6061 10 Mashel A Jan. 1-15, 2007 Antlerless 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 60 Raymond E Oct. 1-31 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6010 30 Chehalis Valley C Jan. 1-30, 2007 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6066 15 Capitol Peak A Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 663 10 Capitol Peak B Dec. 16-31 Antlerless WM GMU 663 10 Tri Valley B Dec. 1 - Jan. 30, 2007 Antlerless 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 Blue Creek E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 154 1 Dayton E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 162 4 Tucannon C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA Elk Area 1014 1 Wenaha C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 169 3 Mountain View E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 172 2 Couse G Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 181 1 Colockum C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMUs 328, 329 8 Teanaway E Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any bull EA GMU 335 29 Peaches Ridge C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMUs 336, 346 108 Observatory C Sept. 8-21 Any elk EA GMUs 340, 342 88 Goose Prairie C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMUs 352, 356 147 Bethel E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 360 47 Rimrock D Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 364 118 Cowiche E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 368 22 Klickitat 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 I Sept. 1-7 Antlerless EA Elk Area 2032 50 Peshastin G Sept. 1-14 Any elk EA Elk Area 2033 30 Margaret E Sept. 15-30 Any bull WA GMU 524 8

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Elk Tag Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Prefix Boundary Description Permits Toutle E Sept. 15-30 Any bull WA GMU 556 47 Olympic C Sept. 8-21 Any bull WA GMU 621, EXCEPT for Elk 6 Area 6071 Skokomish C Sept. 8-21 Any bull WA GMU 636 5 White River C Sept. 8-21 Any bull WA GMU 653 19 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 F Aug. 18-31 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 2033 5 Mossyrock B Jan. 17-30, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5052 20 Randle B Jan. 17-30, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5053 15 Quinault Ridge Oct. 1-10 3 pt. min. or antlerless Any elk tag GMU 638 5 Green Mt. B Jan. 17-30, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5051 20 Merwin A Nov. 24 - Dec. 15 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5060 10 Merwin B Jan. 17-30, 2007 Antlerless 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 accu- mulated 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 Aug. 11 - Sept. 7 Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas in GMU 15HM 178 Peola C Dec. 9 - Jan. 31, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas in GMU 15HM 178 Malaga J Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 2032 30HM Fairview A Feb. 1-28, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 3911 20HM Rattlesnake Hills Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas in GMU 20HM 372 Corral Canyon A Aug. 1 - Sept. 14 Spike bull or antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 3721 10 Corral Canyon B Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 Spike bull or antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 3721 10 Corral Canyon C Nov. 15 - March 31, 2007 Spike bull or antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 3721 20 Corral Canyon D July 1-31 Any bull except spike Any elk tag Elk Area 3721 10HM bull only July 1-31 Blackrock A Aug. 1 - March 31, 2007 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 3722 3HM Blackrock B Aug. 1 - March 31, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 3722 5HM Toledo B Dec. 21-31 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5029 20 Toledo C Aug. 1-7 Antlerless Any archery elk Elk Area 5029 5 tag Toledo D Aug. 8-14 Antlerless Any archery elk Elk Area 5029 5 tag Toledo E Aug. 15-21 Antlerless Any archery elk Elk Area 5029 5 tag Toledo F Aug. 22-28 Antlerless Any archery elk Elk Area 5029 5 tag Boistford [Boistfort] B Aug. 1-7 Antlerless Any archery elk Elk Area 5054 5 tag Boistford [Boistfort] C Aug. 8-14 Antlerless Any archery elk Elk Area 5054 5 tag Boistford [Boistfort] D Aug. 15-21 Antlerless Any archery elk Elk Area 5054 5 tag Boistford [Boistfort] E Aug. 22-28 Antlerless Any archery elk Elk Area 5054 5 tag JBH A* Nov. 13-17 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5090 5 JBH B* Dec. 11-15 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5090 5 JBH C* Dec. 16 - Feb. 28, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5090 20HM Trout Lake A** Sept. 1-7 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5062 5 Trout Lake B** Oct. 1-7 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5062 5 Trout Lake C** Nov. 20-30 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5062 5 Trout Lake D** Dec. 1-14 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5062 5 Trout Lake E** Jan. 15-30, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5062 5 North River B Dec. 16 - Feb. 28, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas in GMU 10HM 658 Chehalis Valley D Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas in Elk 20HM Area 6066 Raymond F Dec. 1 - Feb. 28, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6010 10HM Hannaford [Hanaford] C Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas in Elk 5HM Area 6069 Dungeness A Sept. 1-30 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 6 Dungeness B Oct. 1-31 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 6 Dungeness C Nov. 1-30 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 6 Dungeness D Dec. 1-31 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 6 Dungeness E Sept. 1-30 Any bull Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 2 Dungeness F Oct. 1-31 Spike only Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 2 Dungeness G Nov. 1-30 Any bull Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 2 Dungeness H Dec. 1-31 Spike only Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 2 Dungeness I Jan. 1-30, 2007 Any bull Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 2 Dungeness J Feb. 1-28, 2007 Spike only Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 2 [Title 232 WAC—p. 146] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-430

Elk Tag Hunt Name Permit Season Dates Special Restrictions Prefix Boundary Description Permits Youth - Special Elk Permit Hunts (Must be eligible for the youth hunting license and accompanied by an adult during the hunt.) Blackrock C Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2007 Spike or antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 3722 20HM Fairview B Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 3911 10HM Dungeness K Sept. 1 - Feb. 28, 2007 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 6071 2 Sol Duck [Duc] Valley Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6072 10 Clearwater Valley Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6073 5 Persons of Disability Only - Special Elk Permit Hunts Observatory D Oct. 23 - Nov. 5 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 Nov. 1-5 Antlerless EF, EM, EA GMU 346 8 Alkali C Oct. 21 - Nov. 5 Any elk EF GMU 371 4 Blackrock D Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 3722 2HM Fairview C Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 3911 10HM Mudflow A Nov. 6-12 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5099 5 Mudflow B Nov. 20-26 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5099 5 Centralia Mine A Oct. 23-24 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6011 2 Centralia Mine B Oct. 30-31 Antlerless 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 North Shore D Jan. 1-30, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6068 5 North Shore E Feb. 1-28, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6068 5 Chehalis Valley E Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6066 15 Hannaford [Hanaford] A Jan. 1-15, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6069 5 Hunters 65 or Older Only - Special Elk Permit Hunts Hannaford [Hanaford] B Jan. 16-30, 2007 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6069 5 *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 dam- age 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 sea- Any elk GMUs 335-368 2 Region 5 sons established for GMUs included Any elk All 500 series GMUs except GMU 1 with the permit 522 Region 6 Any elk GMUs 654, 660, 672, 673, 681 1 [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.] Reviser’s note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules, and deems ineffectual changes not filed by the agency in this manner. The bracketed material in the above section does not appear to conform to the statutory requirement.

WAC232-28-430 232-28-430 2006-07 Migratory waterfowl sea- Season limit: 1 harlequin. sons and regulations. WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED TO HUNT SEA DUCKS DUCKS. Statewide All persons hunting sea ducks (harlequin, scoter, long-tailed duck) in Western Washington are required to obtain a written Oct. 14-18, 2006 and Oct. 21, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007. authorization and harvest report from the Washington depart- ment of fish and wildlife. Hunters who held a 2005-06 autho- Special youth hunting weekend open only to hunters 15 years rization and returned the harvest report prior to the deadline of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 will be mailed a 2006-07 authorization in early October. years old who is not hunting): Sept. 23-24, 2006. Hunters who did not possess a 2005-06 authorization must Daily bag limit: 7 ducks, to include not more than 2 hen mal- fill out an application (available at Washington department of lard, 1 pintail, 3 scaup, 1 canvasback, 2 redhead, 1 harlequin, fish and wildlife, Olympia and regional offices). Application 4 scoter, and 4 long-tailed duck. forms must be delivered to a department office no later than September 25 or postmarked on or before September 25 in Possession limit: 14 ducks, to include not more than 4 hen order for applicants to be mailed a 2006-07 authorization mallard, 2 pintail, 6 scaup, 2 canvasback, 4 redhead, 1 harle- before the season starts. No applications will be accepted quin, 8 scoter, and 8 long-tailed duck. after October 31, 2006. Immediately after taking a sea duck (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 147] 232-28-430 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife into possession, hunters must record in ink the information fish and wildlife, or report harvest information on the depart- required on the harvest report. Return of the harvest report is ment's internet reporting system. Hunters failing to comply mandatory. By February 15, 2007, hunters must return the with reporting requirements will be ineligible to participate in harvest report to the Washington department of fish and wild- the 2007-08 snow goose season. life, or report harvest information on the department's inter- net reporting system. Hunters failing to comply with report- It is unlawful to discharge a firearm for the purpose of hunt- ing requirements will be ineligible to participate in the 2007- ing waterfowl within 100 feet of any paved public road on Fir 08 sea duck season. Island in Skagit County. While hunting snow geese on Fir Island, if a hunter is convicted of 1) trespass, 2) shooting COOT (Mudhen) from, across, or along the maintained part of any public high- Same areas, dates (including youth hunting weekend), and way, 3) discharging a firearm for the purpose of hunting shooting hours as the general duck season. waterfowl within 100 feet of any paved public road on Fir Daily bag limit: 25 coots. Island in Skagit County, or 4) exceeding the daily bag limit Possession limit: 25 coots. for snow geese, written authorization will be invalidated for the remainder of the 2006-07 snow goose season and an COMMON SNIPE authorization will not be issued for the 2007-08 snow goose season. Same areas, dates (except youth hunting weekend), and shooting hours as the general duck season. QUALITY HUNTING AREAS IN GOOSE MANAGEMENT AREA 1. Daily bag limit: 8 snipe. Hunters possessing written authorization to hunt snow geese Possession limit: 16 snipe. in Goose Management Area 1 can apply for a special autho- rization to access private lands around Fir Island enrolled in a GEESE (except Brant) new quality snow goose hunting program. Hunters must Special youth hunting weekend open only to hunters 15 years apply for special authorization to hunt on these special areas of age or under (must be accompanied by an adult at least 18 by September 29, 2006, using the department's internet or years old who is not hunting): Sept. 23-24, 2006, statewide mail application systems. A random drawing will select hunt- except Western Washington Goose Management Areas 2A ers for participation, and special hunt authorizations will be and 2B. mailed prior to the season. Up to 3 individuals possessing snow goose authorizations can hunt with the successful appli- Daily bag limit: 4 Canada geese. cant on each hunt day. Successful applicants must check in Possession limit: 8 Canada geese. with the WDFW hunt coordinator at least 24 hours prior to Western Washington Goose Seasons hunting and all hunters must hunt over decoys. Special autho- rizations are not valid for commercial uses. Authorizations Goose Management Area 1 are valid for one week (only on Monday, Wednesday and Island, Skagit, Snohomish counties. Saturday) and only on private lands specified by the WDFW hunt coordinator. Hunters will be assigned at random to pri- Oct. 14, 2006 - Jan. 7, 2007 for snow, Ross', or blue geese. vate farms participating in the program. Oct. 14-26, 2006 and Nov. 4, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007 for other geese (except Brant). Goose Management Area 2A Daily bag limit: 4 geese. Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties, and that part of Clark Possession limit: 8 geese. County north of the Washougal River. WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED TO HUNT SNOW Open in all areas except Ridgefield NWR from 8 a.m. to 4:00 GEESE. p.m., Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays only, Nov. 11-26, All persons hunting snow geese in this season are required to 2006 and Dec. 6, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007, except closed Dec. 24, obtain a written authorization and harvest report from the 2006. Ridgefield NWR open from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tues- Washington department of fish and wildlife. Hunters who days, Thursdays, and Saturdays only, Nov. 14-25, 2006 and held a 2005-06 authorization and returned the harvest report Dec. 7, 2006 - Jan. 20, 2007, except closed Nov. 23, 2006. prior to the deadline will be mailed a 2006-07 authorization Goose Management Area 2B in early October. Hunters who did not possess a 2005-06 authorization must fill out an application (available at Wash- Pacific County. ington department of fish and wildlife, Olympia and regional offices). Application forms must be delivered to a department Open from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays and Wednesdays office no later than September 25 or postmarked on or before only, Oct. 14, 2006 - Jan. 13, 2007. September 25 in order for applicants to be mailed a 2006-07 Bag limits for Goose Management Areas 2A and 2B: authorization before the season starts. No applications will be accepted after October 31, 2006. Immediately after taking a Daily bag limit: 4 geese, to include not more than 1 dusky snow goose into possession, hunters must record in ink the Canada goose, 1 Aleutian goose, and 2 cackling geese. information required on the harvest report. Return of the har- Possession limit: 8 geese, to include not more than 1 dusky vest report is mandatory. By February 15, 2007, hunters must Canada goose, 2 Aleutian geese, and 4 cackling geese. return the harvest report to the Washington department of Season limit: 1 dusky Canada goose. [Title 232 WAC—p. 148] (2007 Ed.) 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A dusky Canada goose is defined as a dark-breasted (as Saturdays and Wednesdays only, Feb. 3 - Mar. 10, 2007. shown in the Munsell color chart 10 YR, 5 or less) Canada goose with a culmen (bill) length of 40-50 mm. A cackling Daily bag limit: 4 Canada geese, to include not more than 1 goose is defined as a goose with a culmen (bill) length of 32 dusky Canada goose, 1 Aleutian goose, and 2 cackling geese. mm or less. Possession limit: 8 Canada geese, to include not more than 1 dusky Canada goose, 1 Aleutian goose, and 4 cackling geese. Special Provisions for Goose Management Areas 2A and Season limit: 1 dusky Canada goose. 2B: A dusky Canada goose is defined as a dark-breasted Canada The Canada goose season for Goose Management Areas 2A goose (as shown in the Munsell color chart 10 YR, 5 or less) and 2B will be closed early if dusky Canada goose harvests with a culmen (bill) length of 40-50 mm. A cackling goose is exceed area quotas which collectively total 80 geese. The fish defined as a goose with a culmen (bill) length of 32 mm or and wildlife commission has authorized the director to imple- less. ment emergency area closures in accordance with the follow- Hunters qualifying for the season will be placed on a list for ing quotas: A total of 80 duskys, to be distributed 15 for Zone participation in this hunt. Washington department of fish and 1 (Ridgefield NWR); 25 for Zone 2 (Cowlitz County south of wildlife will assist landowners with contacting qualified the Kalama River); 20 for Zone 3 (Clark County except hunters to participate in damage control hunts on specific Ridgefield NWR); 10 for Zone 4 (Cowlitz County north of lands incurring goose damage. Participation in this hunt will the Kalama River and Wahkiakum County); and 10 for Zone depend on the level of damage experienced by landowners. 5 (Pacific County). Quotas may be shifted to other zones dur- The special late Canada goose season will be closed by emer- ing the season to optimize use of the statewide quota and gency action if the harvest of dusky Canada geese exceeds 85 minimize depredation. for the regular and late seasons. All provisions listed above Hunting is only permitted by written authorization from the for Goose Management Area 2A regarding written authoriza- Washington department of fish and wildlife. Hunters who tion, harvest reporting, and checking requirements also apply maintained a valid 2005-06 written authorization will be to the special late season; except hunters must confirm their mailed a 2006-07 authorization card prior to the 2006-07 sea- participation at least 24 hours in advance by calling the goose son. New hunters and those who did not maintain a valid hunting hotline (listed on hunting authorization), and hunters 2005-06 authorization must review goose identification train- must check out by 5:00 p.m. on each hunt day regardless of ing materials and score a minimum of 80% on a goose iden- success. It is unlawful to fail to comply with all provisions tification test to receive written authorization. Hunters who listed above for the special late season in Goose Management fail a test must wait 28 days before retesting, and will not be Area 2A. issued a reciprocal authorization until that time. Information Goose Management Area 3 on training materials and testing dates/locations is available at the Olympia and regional offices. Includes all parts of Western Washington not included in Goose Management Areas 1, 2A, and 2B. With written authorization, hunters will receive a harvest report. Hunters must carry the authorization card and harvest Oct. 14-26, 2006 and Nov. 4, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007. report while hunting. Immediately after taking a Canada Daily bag limit: 4 geese. goose (dusky, lesser/Taverner, cackling, or other subspecies) Possession limit: 8 geese. into possession, hunters must record in ink the information required on the harvest report. Hunters must go directly to the Eastern Washington Goose Seasons nearest check station and have geese tagged when leaving a Goose Management Area 4 hunt site, before 6:00 p.m. If a hunter takes the season bag limit of one dusky Canada goose or does not comply with Adams, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, requirements listed above regarding checking of birds and Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane, and Walla Walla counties. recording harvest on the harvest report, written authorization Oct. 14-16, 2006, and Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays will be invalidated and the hunter will not be able to hunt only during Oct. 21, 2006 - Jan. 21, 2007; Nov. 10, 23, and Canada geese in Goose Management Areas 2A and 2B for the 24, 2006; Dec. 25, 26, 28, and 29, 2006; January 1, 2007; Jan- remainder of the season and the special late Canada goose uary 15, 2006; and every day Jan. 22-28, 2007. season. It is unlawful to fail to comply with all provisions listed above for Goose Management Areas 2A and 2B. Goose Management Area 5 Special Late Canada Goose Season for Goose Manage- Includes all parts of Eastern Washington not included in ment Area 2A: Goose Management Area 4. Open to Washington department of fish and wildlife Oct. 14-16, 2006, every day from Oct. 21, 2006 - Jan. 28, advanced hunter education (AHE) program graduates and 2007. youth hunters (15 years of age or under, who are accompa- Bag limits for all Eastern Washington Goose Management nied by an AHE hunter) possessing a valid 2006-07 south- Areas: west Washington Canada goose hunting authorization, in areas with goose damage in Goose Management Area 2A on Daily bag limit: 4 geese. the following days, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Possession limit: 8 geese. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 149] 232-28-515 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

BRANT Goose Management Area 2B: Wednesdays and Saturdays only, Oct. 14, 2006 - Jan. 13, 2007. Open in Skagit County only on the following dates: Goose Management Areas 3, 4, and 5: Oct. 14-16, 2006 and Jan. 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 2007. Nov. 4, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007. If the 2006-07 preseason brant population in Skagit County is Daily bag limit for all areas: 3 geese (except brant), straight below 6,000 (as determined by the early January survey), the or mixed bag with ducks, coots, snipe, and mourning doves brant season in Skagit County will be canceled. during established seasons. Open in Pacific County only on the following dates: Possession limit for all areas: 6 geese (except brant), straight Jan. 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 2007. or mixed bag with ducks, coots, snipe, and mourning doves during established seasons. WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED : [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-17-096 (Order 06-195), § 232-28- All hunters participating in this season are required to obtain 430, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06.] a written authorization and harvest report from the Washing- 232-28-515 ton department of fish and wildlife. Hunters who held a 2005- WAC 232-28-515 Trapping seasons and regulations. 06 authorization and reported harvest prior to the deadline Trapping Regulations will be mailed a 2006-07 authorization in November. Hunt- To be issued your first Washington State trapping license an ers who did not possess a 2005-06 authorization must fill out individual must pass the Washington State trapper education an application (available at Washington department of fish exam. and wildlife regional offices). Application forms must be delivered to a department office no later than 5:00 p.m. on It is unlawful to: Trap for wild animals before October 1, and November 8, or postmarked on or before November 8, after after March 15, in western Washington, except that owners which applicants will be mailed a 2006-07 authorization. of, or persons legally controlling a property (or their desig- Late applications will not be accepted. Immediately after tak- nee) may trap unclassified wild animals that are causing dam- ing a brant into possession, hunters must record in ink the age or depredating on said property. information required on the harvest report. Return of the har- vest report is mandatory. By February 15, 2007, hunters must It is unlawful to: Place traps or establish drowning wires and return the harvest report to the Washington department of weights prior to 7:00 a.m. on the opening date of the trapping fish and wildlife, or report harvest information on the depart- season. All opening and closing season dates are inclusive. ment's internet reporting system. Hunters failing to comply Trapping Seasons: with reporting requirements will be ineligible to participate in the 2007-08 brant season. General Western Washington Trapping Seasons (Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kit- Bag limits for Skagit and Pacific counties: sap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skama- Daily bag limit: 2 brant. nia, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Whatcom counties): Possession limit: 4 brant. SPECIES OPENING DATE CLOSING DATE SWANS Bobcat November 18, 2006 February 28, 2007, November 17, 2007 2008, and 2009 Season closed statewide. November 15, 2008 Beaver, River November 1, 2006, March 31, 2007, FALCONRY SEASONS Otter, Red Fox, 2007, and 2008 2008, and 2009 DUCKS, COOTS, AND SNIPE (Falconry) Weasel, Mar- ten, Mink, (Bag limits include geese and mourning doves.) Muskrat, and Raccoon Oct. 14-18, 2006 and Oct. 21, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007 statewide. Exceptions to General Western Washington Trapping Sea- Daily bag limit: 3, straight or mixed bag with geese and sons: mourning doves during established seasons. Game Management Unit 522 (Loo-wit) (Cowlitz and Skama- Possession limit: 6, straight or mixed bag with geese and nia counties) is closed to all trapping. mourning doves during established seasons. Island County GEESE (Falconry) The red fox season is closed. (Bag limits include ducks, coot, snipe, and mourning doves.) Lewis County Goose Management Area 1: Oct. 14, 2006 - Jan. 7, 2007. Green River drainage, above and including Miners Creek drainage, is closed to all trapping except for bobcat and coy- Goose Management Area 2A: Saturdays, Sundays, and ote. Wednesdays only, Nov. 11-26, 2006 and Dec. 6, 2006 - Jan. 28, 2007, except closed Dec. 24, 2006. Skagit and Whatcom counties [Title 232 WAC—p. 150] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

Ross Lake National Recreation Area is closed to all trapping. Within Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties: Beginning at Red fox season is closed, except within the boundaries of the confluence of Snohomish River and Puget Sound; east up Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanogan National Forests. Snohomish River to Interstate 5 (I-5); south on I-5 to Inter- state 405 (I-405); south on I-405 to I-5; south on I-5 to Pio- Skamania County neer Way; east on Pioneer Way to Waller Road; south on The following areas are closed to all trapping, except for bob- Waller Road to SR 512; west on SR 512 to Highway 7; south cat and coyote: Muddy River drainage, above and including on Highway 7 and Highway 507 to Pierce County line; north Bean Creek drainage; Pine Creek drainage above USFS Road on Pierce County line to Puget Sound; north along coast to 83; and Green River drainage, above and including Miners mouth of Snohomish River and point of beginning. Creek drainage. Licensed trappers must comply with reporting requirements General Eastern Washington Trapping Seasons (Adams, in WAC 232-12-134. Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-17-095 (Order 06-196), § 232-28- Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend 515, filed 8/15/06, effective 9/15/06; 06-11-032 (Order 06-92), § 232-28- Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, and 515, filed 5/8/06, effective 6/8/06; 04-17-061 (Order 04-207), § 232-28-515, Yakima counties): filed 8/11/04, effective 9/11/04; 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-515, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040, SPECIES OPENING DATE CLOSING DATE 77.12.020, 77.32.070, 77.32.530. 01-10-048 (Order 01-69), § 232-28-515, filed 4/26/01, effective 5/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 00- Bobcat November 18, 2006 February 28, 2007, 20-032 (Order 00-197), § 232-28-515, filed 9/27/00, effective 10/28/00; 98- November 17, 2007 2008, and 2009 01-208 (Order 97-252), § 232-28-515, filed 12/23/97, effective 1/23/98.] November 15, 2008

Badger, Beaver, November 1, 2006, March 31, 2007, 232-28-619 Mink, Muskrat, 2007, and 2008 2008, and 2009 WAC 232-28-619 Washington food fish and game Raccoon, Red fish—Freshwater exceptions to statewide rules. (1) All Fox, Weasel, freshwater streams and lakes not listed as open for salmon Marten, River fishing are closed. Otter (2) Freshwater terminal gear restrictions: In all waters (Season Bag with freshwater terminal gear restrictions, including, but not Limit is 6 River limited to, selective gear rules, whitefish gear rules, single Otter in Eastern point barbless hooks required, fly-fishing only, and nonbuoy- Washington) ant lure restrictions, violation of the gear rules is an infrac- tion, punishable under RCW 77.15.160. It is unlawful to pos- Exceptions to General Eastern Washington Trapping Sea- sess fish taken with gear in violation of the freshwater termi- sons: nal gear restrictions. Possession of fish while using gear in violation of the freshwater terminal gear restrictions is a River otter trapping season is closed in all Eastern Washing- rebuttable presumption that the fish were taken with such ton counties, except that it is open in Chelan, Ferry, Klickitat, gear. Possession of such fish is punishable under RCW Kittitas, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and 77.15.380 Unlawful recreational fishing in the second Yakima counties, as well as in the Snake and Walla Walla degree, unless the fish are taken in the amounts or manner to River drainages. constitute a violation of RCW 77.15.370 Unlawful recre- Chelan County ational fishing in the first degree. Beaver season is closed in Swakane and Mud Creek drain- (3) County freshwater exceptions to statewide rules: ages. (a) Adams and Grant counties: All seasons in specific freshwater exceptions to statewide rules apply to inlet and Columbia County outlet streams of named lakes in Grant and Adams counties. Trapping is not allowed on the Umatilla Tribes Rainwater (b) Adams, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, and Okanogan Wildlife Area in Columbia County, as per their management counties, except Zosel Dam (Okanogan River): Lawful to plan. fish to base of all dams. Kittitas County (c) Benton County: Rivers, streams and beaver ponds Beaver season is closed in the following drainages: North open year around. fork of Tarpiscan Creek and Umtanum Creek. (d) Ferry and Lincoln counties: Except those tributaries listed under specific water exceptions to statewide rules, all Urban Trapping Areas: Special Regulations and Trap tributaries to Lake Roosevelt between Grand Coulee Dam Restrictions and the State Highway 25 Bridge at Northport except Barn- aby and Nancy creeks: Trout: Daily limit 5, no minimum The following described areas are closed to the taking of clas- size. sified furbearing animals, and coyote, opossum, nutria, and (e) Kitsap County and Mason County on Tahuya Penin- skunk, by the use of body-gripping or kill traps except by sula west of Belfair-Bremerton Highway (S.R. 3): Beaver permit under WAC 232-12-141. ponds: Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Thurston County, within the established city limits (including Trout: No minimum length. county islands) of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater. (4) Specific freshwater exceptions to statewide rules: (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 151] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Aberdeen Lake (Grays Harbor County): Last Saturday in North Fork from mouth upstream to USFS boundary: April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. North Fork from USFS boundary upstream and all other Abernathy Creek (Cowlitz County): tributaries: Closed waters. From mouth to a point five hundred feet downstream from salmon hatchery: June 1 through August 31 and South Fork and tributaries: Closed waters. November 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained per B.C. Mill Pond (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April day. through October 31 season. From Abernathy Falls to posted markers five hundred Bachelor Creek (Yakima County): Year around season. feet downstream from salmon hatchery: Closed waters. Trout: Daily limit five, no minimum length. Aeneas Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April Badger Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a through September 30 season. floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. Trout: Daily limit one. Baker Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season, except closed waters in an area Ahtanum Creek, including North and Middle Forks (Yakima two hundred feet in radius around the pump discharge at the County): Selective gear rules. North Fork from Grey Rock south end of the lake. Chumming permitted. Trout: Mini- Trailhead Bridge crossing to Shellneck Creek: Closed mum length six inches and maximum length eighteen inches. waters. Alder Creek (Cowlitz County): Closed waters. Baker River (Skagit County): Mouth to Highway 20 Bridge: September 1 through October 31 season. Nonbuoyant lure Aldrich Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April restriction and night closure. Trout: Minimum length four- through October 31 season. teen inches, except Dolly Varden/Bull Trout. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/Bull Trout as part of the trout daily limit, min- Aldwell Lake (Clallam County): Last Saturday in April imum length twenty inches. Salmon: Open only July 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules except fish- through July 31 except closed 12:01 a.m. July 6 through 2:00 ing from a floating device equipped with an internal combus- p.m. July 7 and 12:01 a.m. July 10 through 2:00 p.m. July 11. tion motor permitted. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure. Daily limit 2 length twelve inches. sockeye salmon. Alexander Lake (Kitsap County): Closed waters. Highway 20 Bridge to Baker River fish barrier dam: Closed waters. Alkali Lake (Grant County): Crappie: Not more than five greater than eight inches in length. Bluegill: Not more than Banks Lake (Grant County): Chumming allowed. Perch: five greater than six inches in length. Daily limit twenty-five. Small mouth bass: Small mouth bass Alta Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April do not count as part of bass daily limit. Small mouth bass 12 through September 30 season. to 17 inches in length may be retained. No minimum size. Daily limit 10 small mouth bass not more than one of which Amber Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April may be greater than 14 inches in length. through September 30 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches; release Barnaby Slough (Skagit County): Closed waters. rainbow trout with a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar at Battle Ground Lake (Clark County): Fishing from a floating the site of the clipped fin. Additional season October 1 device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohib- through November 30 and March 1 through Friday before ited. Trout: No more than 2 trout 20 inches or greater in last Saturday in April. Selective gear rules. All species: length may be retained. Release all fish. Bay Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April through American Lake (Pierce County): Chumming permitted. October 31 season. American River (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. Bayley Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April Anderson Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April through July 4 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a float- through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device ing device equipped with a motor prohibited. Trout: Daily equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. limit one, minimum length fourteen inches. Additional sea- From September 1 through October 31, selective gear rules son, July 5 through October 31. Fly fishing only. Fishing and trout: Release trout. from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. All species: Release all fish. Inlet stream: Closed waters. Armstrong Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Bear Creek (Yakima County), tributary to South Fork Tieton River: From the mouth to the falls (approximately 3/ 4 mile): Asotin Creek, mainstem and forks (Asotin County): Closed Closed waters. to fishing for steelhead. From SR 129 Bridge upstream to the forks: Lawful to Bear Lake (Spokane County): Juveniles, holders of disability fish up to base of Headgate Dam. licenses, and licensed adults accompanied by a juvenile only. [Title 232 WAC—p. 152] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

Bear River (Pacific County): June 1 through March 31 sea- Big Meadow Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in son. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure August 16 April through October 31 season. through November 30. Single point barbless hooks required August 16 through November 30 downstream from the Lime Big Quilcene River (Jefferson County): Quarry Road. All species: Release all fish except salmon and From mouth to upper boundary of Falls View Camp- except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained each ground: June 1 through last day in February season. Closed day. Upstream from the Lime Quarry Road: Selective gear waters: August 16 through October 31 from mouth to Rodg- rules June 1 through March 31. All species: Release all fish ers Street. Rodgers Street to the Highway 101 Bridge: Selec- except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained each tive gear rules June 1 through August 15, one single point day. Salmon: Open only September 1 through November 30 barbless hook August 16 through October 31, and selective from mouth to Lime Quarry Road. Daily limit 6 fish of which gear rules November 1 through last day in February and night no more than 2 may be adult fish and of these two fish no closure August 16 through December 31. From electric weir more than one may be a wild adult coho. Release adult chi- to upper boundary of Falls View Campground: Selective nook. gear rules June 1 through last day in February. All game fish: Release all fish from mouth to campground. Salmon: Open Beaver Creek (tributary to Elochoman River) (Wahkiakum only August 16 through October 31 from Rodgers Street to County): Closed waters. the Highway 101 Bridge. Daily limit 4 coho salmon. Only coho salmon hooked inside the mouth may be retained. Beaver Lake (Clallam County): Selective gear rules except From Highway 101 Bridge upstream to the electric weir electric motors allowed. Trout: Maximum size 12 inches in at the Quilcene National Fish Hatchery: Closed waters. length. Big River (Clallam County): June 1 through last day in Feb- Beaver Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October ruary season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. fourteen inches. Beda Lake (Grant County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Big Twin Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April Daily limit one fish. through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one. Beehive (Lake) Reservoir (Chelan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. July 5 through October 31, Bird Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five. selective gear rules, and all species: Release all fish. Black Lake (Lower Wheeler Reservoir) (Chelan County): Bennington Lake (Mill Creek Reservoir) (Walla Walla Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. July 5 County): Fishing from a floating device equipped with an through October 31, selective gear rules, and all species: internal combustion motor prohibited. Trout: No more than 2 Release all fish. trout over 13 inches in length may be retained. Black Lake (Okanogan County): Selective gear rules. Benson Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April Black Lake (Pacific County): Last Saturday in April through through October 31 season. October 31 season. Berry Creek (tributary to Nisqually River) (Lewis County): Black Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April Selective gear rules. through October 31 season. Big Bear Creek (tributary of Sammamish River) Black Lake (Thurston County): Crappie: Daily limit ten, (Snohomish/ King counties): June 1 through August 31 sea- minimum length nine inches. son. Juveniles only. Black River (Thurston County), from mouth to Black Lake Big Beaver Creek (Whatcom County): and including all tributaries west of Interstate Highway 5, including Waddell Creek, Mima Creek, Dempsey Creek, From closed water markers on Ross Lake upstream one- Beaver Creek, Salmon Creek and Blooms Ditch: Selective quarter mile: Closed waters. gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. From one-quarter mile markers upstream, including trib- utary streams, and beaver ponds that are tributary to Big Bea- Blockhouse Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit ver Creek: July 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear five. rules. All species: Release all fish. Bloodgood Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit Big Beef Creek (Kitsap County): June 1 through August 31 five. season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. Blue Creek (Lewis County), from mouth to Spencer Road: Big Four Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through Octo- Closed waters except December 1 through December 31 sea- ber 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from any floating son from mouth to posted sign at rearing pond outlet. Closed device prohibited. Trout: Daily limit two. waters: Upstream from cable crossing to posted signs at fence. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure. Only Big Lake (Skagit County): Crappie: Daily limit ten, mini- wheelchair-bound anglers may fish from posted signs above mum length nine inches. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules rearing pond to posted signs approximately 40 feet down- apply. stream at fence including the rearing pond outlet. Trout: (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 153] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Daily limit five. Minimum size 12 inches no more than two Bradley Lake (Pierce County): Salmon: Landlocked salmon fish over 20 inches. Release wild cutthroat, wild steelhead rules apply. and hatchery steelhead with missing right ventral fin. Bridges Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through Blue Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October 31 October 31 season. The inlet and outlet streams to Bridges season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Trout: Lake are closed waters. No more than 2 trout over 13 inches in length may be retained. Brookies Lake (Grant County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one fish. Blue Lake (Cowlitz County): Last Saturday in April through Browns Creek (Pend Oreille County): Fly fishing only. October 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. Browns Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a Blue Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. Trout: No September 30 season. more than one fish greater than 11 inches in length may be Blue Lake (near Sinlahekin) (Okanogan County): Last Satur- retained. day in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Buck Lake (Kitsap County): Last Saturday in April through Trout: Daily limit one. October 31 season. Blue Lake (near Wannacut Lake) (Okanogan County): Last Buckskin Creek and tributaries (Yakima County), from Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear mouth to the west boundary of Suntides Golf Course: Closed rules. Trout: Daily limit one. waters. Bobcat Creek and Ponds (Adams County): April 1 through Bumping Lake (Reservoir) (Yakima County): Chumming September 30 season. permitted. Trout: Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Bogachiel River (Clallam County), from mouth to Olympic Kokanee daily limit sixteen. National Park boundary: June 1 through April 30 season. Bumping River (Yakima County): December 1 through April 30, selective gear rules from High- From mouth to Bumping Reservoir: Lawful to fish to way 101 to Olympic National Park boundary. Trout: Mini- base of Bumping Dam. Selective gear rules June 1 through mum length fourteen inches. November 1 through last day in October 31. Whitefish: Additional December 1 through February, daily limit three steelhead downstream from High- March 31 season. Whitefish gear rules apply. way 101 Bridge. December 1 through April 30, mouth to Highway 101, one wild steelhead per day may be retained. Burbank Slough (Walla Walla County): Fishing from any Salmon: Open only July 1 through November 30 from mouth floating device prohibited. to Highway 101 Bridge. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon July 1 through August 31 and of Burke Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 sea- which no more than 3 may be adult salmon September 1 son. through November 30. July 1 through August 31 release wild Burley Creek (Kitsap County): June 1 through last day in adult coho and wild adult chinook. September 1 through February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. November 30 the daily limit may contain no more than 2 adult chinook or 2 adult wild coho or a combination of adult Butter Creek (Lewis County): Selective gear rules. Trout: chinook and adult wild coho. Minimum length ten inches. Bonaparte Lake (Okanogan County): Trout: No more than Buttermilk Creek, mouth to confluence of East and West one over twenty inches in length may be retained. Forks (Okanogan County): Closed waters. Bosworth Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April Cady Lake (Mason County): Fly fishing only. Fishing from through October 31 season. a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. All species: Release all fish. Boundary Creek (Clallam County): Closed waters. Cain Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April Bowman Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five. through October 31 season. Box Canyon Creek (Kittitas County), from mouth to water- Calawah River (Clallam County), from mouth to forks: June fall approximately 2 miles upstream: Closed waters. From 1 through April 30 season. December 1 through April 30, waterfall approximately 2 miles upstream of mouth to USFS selective gear rules from Highway 101 to forks. Trout: Min- Road #4930 Bridge: Selective gear rules. imum length fourteen inches. November 1 through last day in Boxley Creek (North Bend) (King County), from its mouth to February, daily limit three steelhead from mouth to Highway the falls located at approximately river mile 0.9: Closed 101 Bridge. December 1 through April 30, mouth to High- waters. way 101, one wild steelhead per day may be retained. Salmon: Open only July 1 through November 30 from mouth Boyle Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through to Highway 101 Bridge. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more October 31 season. The inlet and outlet streams to Boyle than 2 may be adult salmon July 1 through August 31 and of Lake are closed waters. which no more than 3 may be adult salmon September 1 [Title 232 WAC—p. 154] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619 through November 30. July 1 through August 31 release wild minimum length eight inches. August 1 through March 31 adult coho and wild adult chinook. September 1 through daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: November 30 the daily limit may contain no more than 2 Open only July 1 through November 30. Daily limit 6 fish of adult chinook or 2 adult wild coho or a combination of adult which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release coho. chinook and adult wild coho. Carbon River (Pierce County), from its mouth to Voight Calawah River, South Fork (Clallam County) from mouth to Creek: July 1 through last day in February season. Nonbuoy- Olympic National Park boundary: June 1 through last day in ant lure restriction, night closure and single point barbless February season. December 1 through last day in February, hooks August 1 through November 30. Trout: Minimum selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. length fourteen inches. Voight Creek to Highway 162 Bridge: Caldwell Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April July 1 through August 15 and December 1 through last day in through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device February season: Trout: Minimum length 14 inches. equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Salmon: Open only September 1 through November 30 Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches. mouth to Voight Creek. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 4 may be adult salmon and of these 4 fish no more than Caliche Lakes, Lower, Upper and West (Grant County): 2 may be adult hatchery chinook. Release chum and wild March 1 through July 31 season. adult chinook salmon. Calispell Creek (Calispell River) (Pend Oreille County): Carlisle Lake (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April From mouth to Calispell Lake: Year around season. through last day in February season. Fishing from a floating From Calispell Lake upstream to source: Selective gear device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohib- rules. ited. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply. Calispell Creek and tributaries: Trout: Eastern brook trout Carl's Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April not counted in daily trout limit. Eastern brook trout daily through October 31 season. limit ten. Once the daily limit of trout other than eastern brook trout has been achieved, the entire daily limit for trout Carney Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April other than eastern brook trout and eastern brook trout has through June 30 and September 1 through November 30 sea- been taken. sons. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an inter- nal combustion motor prohibited. Salmon: Landlocked Calligan Lake (King County): June 1 through October 31 salmon rules apply. season. All tributary streams, and the upper third of the outlet are closed waters. Carson Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April Camas Slough: Waters of the Columbia River downstream through October 31 season. from the mouth of the Washougal River, north of Lady Cascade Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 sea- Island, and downstream of the Highway 14 Bridge at the son. upstream end of Lady Island. Season: Same rules as adjacent waters of the Columbia River. Cascade Lake (San Juan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Campbell Creek (Mason County): Closed waters. Campbell Lake (Okanogan County): April 1 through August Cascade River (Skagit County): 31: Selective gear rules and all species: Release all fish. From the mouth to the Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge: October 1 through last day in February season. Nonbuoyant Campbell Lake (Skagit County): Crappie: Daily limit ten, lure restriction and night closure September 16 through minimum length nine inches. November 30. Trout: Trout except Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout, Canyon Creek (Clark County): Trout: Daily limit five. minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of the trout daily limit, minimum Canyon River (Mason County and Grays Harbor County): length twenty inches. Salmon: Open June 1 through July 9. Closed waters. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure. Daily limit 2 Canyon Creek (S.F. Stillaguamish River) (Snohomish hatchery chinook. Open September 16 through November County), mouth to forks: June 1 through last day in February 30. Daily limit 4 coho salmon. season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. From the Rockport-Cascade Road Bridge upstream: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Trout Canyon Creek (Whatcom County): Closed waters: Mouth to except Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout, minimum length fourteen Canyon Creek Road Bridge. inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of the Capitol Lake (Thurston County), from its outlet to a point trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. four hundred feet below the lowest Tumwater Falls (Des- Cases Pond (Pacific County): Last Saturday in April through chutes River) fish ladder: Closed waters: Percival Cove, November 30 season. Juveniles only. Salmon: Landlocked west of a set of markers on the western shoreline of the south salmon rules apply. basin of Capitol Lake. June 1 through March 31 season. Non- buoyant lure restriction and night closure August 1 through Cassidy Lake (Snohomish County): Crappie: Daily limit November 30. Trout: June 1 through July 31 daily limit five, ten, minimum length nine inches. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 155] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Castle Lake (Cowlitz County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Creek): June 1 through April 15 season. Single point barb- Daily limit one, minimum length sixteen inches. less hooks required August 16 through November 30. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only April Cattail Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September 30 16 through July 31 from mouth to high bridge, October 1 season. through January 31 from mouth to Porter Bridge, and Octo- Cavanaugh Lake (Skagit County): Chumming permitted. ber 16 through last day in February from Porter Bridge to high bridge. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may Cedar Creek (tributary of N.F. Lewis) (Clark County), from be adult salmon. October 1 through November 30, mouth to mouth to 100 feet upstream of the falls: From the Grist Mill Porter Bridge, release adult chinook. October 16 through Bridge to 100 feet upstream of the falls: Closed waters. June November 30, Porter Bridge to High Bridge, release adult 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Release all fish except up chinook. December 1 through January 31, mouth to Porter to two hatchery steelhead may be retained per day. Bridge, the daily limit may contain no more than one wild Cedar Creek (Jefferson County): June 1 through last day in adult coho, and release adult chinook. December 1 through February season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum last day in February, Porter Bridge to High Bridge, release length fourteen inches. adult chinook and wild adult coho. Sturgeon: Open year- round and no night closure from mouth to high bridge on Cedar Creek (Okanogan County), from mouth to Cedar Falls: Weyerhaeuser 1000 line. Closed waters. Chehalis River, South Fork (Lewis County), from mouth to Cedar Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Trout: Highway Bridge at Boistfort School: June 1 through April 15 Eastern brook trout not counted in daily trout limit. Eastern season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. brook trout daily limit ten. Once the daily limit of trout other than eastern brook trout has been achieved, the entire daily Chehalis River Potholes (adjacent to the Chehalis River south limit for trout other than eastern brook trout and eastern of Highway 12 in Grays Harbor County, this does not include brook trout has been taken. sloughs or beaver ponds): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Cedar Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Chelan Hatchery Creek (Chelan County): Closed waters. Cedar River (King County), from mouth to Landsburg Road: Chelan Lake (Chelan County): Closed waters: Within 400 June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules and feet of all tributaries south of a line from Purple Point at Ste- night closure. All species: Release all fish. Landsburg Road hekin and Painted Rocks. Trout except kokanee and lake to Cedar Falls: Closed waters. trout: Daily limit 5. Release wild cutthroat. Lake trout not counted in daily trout limit. Lake trout no minimum size, no Cedar River (Pacific County): Selective gear rules. All spe- daily limit. Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee cies: Release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead per daily limit 10, no minimum length. North of a line between day may be retained. Purple Point at Stehekin and Painted Rocks: April 1 through July 31: All species: Release all fish. Salmon: Open only Chain Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April May 1 through May 31 south of a line from Purple Point to through October 31 season. Release kokanee. Painted Rocks: Daily limit 1, minimum length 15 inches. Chambers Creek (Pierce County): July 1 through November Chelan Lake Tributaries (Chelan County), from mouths 15 season. Night closure and nonbuoyant lure restriction. upstream one mile except Stehekin River: August 1 through Chambers Creek Estuary (downstream from markers 400 feet September 30 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Release below the Boise-Cascade Dam to the Burlington Northern wild cutthroat. Railroad Bridge) (Pierce County): July 1 through November Chelan River (Chelan County): From the railroad bridge to 15 season. Night closure and nonbuoyant lure restriction. the Chelan P.U.D. safety barrier below the power house: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only May 15 through August 31 season. Nonbuoyant lure restric- July 1 through November 15. Daily limit 6 fish of which no tion. Trout: Release all trout. more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release wild coho. Chewuch River (Chewack River) (Okanogan County), from Chambers Lake (within Ft. Lewis Military Reservation) mouth to Eight Mile Creek: June 1 through August 15 sea- (Pierce County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Release all son. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. trout. Upstream from Eight Mile Creek to Pasayten Wilderness Chaplain Lake (Snohomish County): Closed waters. boundary: Closed waters June 1 through October 31. From mouth to Pasayten Wilderness boundary: Addi- Chapman Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April tional December 1 through March 31 season. Whitefish gear through October 31 season. Chumming permitted. Trout: rules apply. Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit ten. Chikamin Creek (Chelan County): Selective gear rules. Chehalis River (Grays Harbor County), from Highway 101 Chimacum Creek (Jefferson County): Bridge in Aberdeen to high bridge on Weyerhaeuser 1000 From mouth to Ness's Corner Road: June 1 through line (approximately 400 yards downstream from Roger August 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. [Title 232 WAC—p. 156] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

From Ness's Corner Road to headwaters: Trout: Mini- Cle Elum River (Kittitas County), from mouth to Cle Elum mum length fourteen inches. Dam: Lawful to fish to base of Cle Elum Dam. Year-round season. Selective gear rules, except December 1 through Chiwaukum Creek (Chelan County): Mouth to Fool Hen March 31 bait and one single point barbed hook three-six- Creek: Closed waters. teenths or smaller point to shank may be used. Trout: Release Chiwawa River (Chelan County): Mouth to Buck Creek: all trout. Above Cle Elum Lake to outlet of Hyas Lake except Closed waters. Tucquala Lake: Selective gear rules. Chopaka Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April Cliff Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season. through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a Cloquallum Creek (Grays Harbor County): floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. Trout: From mouth to second bridge on Cloquallum Road: Daily limit one. June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Cispus River (Lewis County), from mouth to North Fork: From mouth to Highway 8 Bridge: Additional March 1 Trout: Release all cutthroat. Additional season November 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen through May 31, release all game fish other than steelhead. inches. Salmon: Open year around. Daily limit 6 fish, of which no more than 2 fish may be adult salmon. Salmon minimum size Clough Creek (North Bend) (King County): Closed waters. 8 inches. Release wild coho at all times and release wild chi- nook January 1 through July 31. Coal Creek (Cowlitz County), from mouth to four hundred feet below falls: June 1 through August 31 and November 1 Cispus River, North Fork (Lewis County): Selective gear through last day in February season. Trout: Release all fish rules. Trout: No more than one over twelve inches in length. except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained per day. Release cutthroat. Coal Creek (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): Clallam River (Clallam County): June 1 through last day in June 1 through August 31 season. Juveniles only. February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Coal Creek (near Snoqualmie) (King County), from mouth to Clara Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through Highway I-90: Last Saturday in April through October 31 October 31 season. season. Juveniles only. Trout: No minimum length. Clear Creek (Chelan County): Closed waters. Coffee Pot Lake (Lincoln County): March 1 through Sep- tember 30 season. Selective gear rules except internal com- Clear Lake (Chelan County): Last Saturday in April through bustion motors allowed. Trout: Daily limit one, minimum October 31 season. From July 5 through October 31, selec- length eighteen inches. Crappie: Daily limit ten, minimum tive gear rules and all species: Release all fish. length nine inches. Clear Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April through Coldwater Lake (Cowlitz County): Selective gear rules. October 31 season. Chumming permitted. Salmon: Land- Trout: Daily limit one, minimum length sixteen inches. locked salmon rules apply. Coldwater Lake inlet and outlet streams (Cowlitz County): Clear Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April Closed waters. through October 31 season. Collins Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April Clear Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. through October 31 season. Columbia Basin Hatchery Creek (Grant County): Hatchery outflow to confluence with mainstem Hatchery Creek: April Clearwater River (Jefferson County): 1 through September 30 season. Juveniles and holders of From mouth to Snahapish River: June 1 through April reduced fee disability licenses only. Mainstem Hatchery 15 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Decem- Creek: April 1 through September 30 season. Juveniles and ber 1 through April 15, one wild steelhead per day may be holders of reduced fee disability licenses only. retained. Salmon: Open only September 1 through Novem- ber 30. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be Columbia Park Pond (Benton County): Juveniles and holders adult salmon. of reduced fee disability licenses only. All species: Daily From Snahapish River upstream: Trout, minimum limit of five fish combined. length fourteen inches. Columbia River, including impoundments and all connecting Clearwater River (Pierce County): July 1 through October 31 sloughs, except Wells Ponds: Year-round season unless oth- season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length four- erwise provided. General species provisions (unless other- teen inches. wise provided for in this section): Bass: Below Priest Rapids Dam: Daily limit five fish, bass 12 to 17 inches in length may Cle Elum Lake (Reservoir) (Kittitas County): Trout except be retained. Up to but not more than three of the daily limit kokanee: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches. may be over 15 inches. Trout: Daily limit two fish, minimum Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit length 12 inches, except release all Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout. sixteen, no minimum size. Walleye: Daily limit five fish of which not more than one (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 157] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife may be over 24 inches, minimum length 18 inches. White- From the I-5 Bridge to the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco: fish: Daily limit 15 fish. All other game fish: No daily limit, Closed waters: (1) From the upstream line of Bonneville except release all grass carp. Dam to boundary markers located six hundred feet below the In the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon, fish ladder, and closed to fishing from a floating device or the license of either state is valid. Anglers must comply with fishing by any method except hand-casted gear from shore the fishing regulations of the state in which they are fishing. from Bonneville Dam downstream to a line from the Hamil- This provision does not allow an angler licensed in Oregon to ton Island boat ramp to an Oregon boundary marker on Rob- fish on the Washington shore, or in the sloughs or tributaries ins Island. (2) Waters from the upstream side of the Interstate in Washington except Camas Slough, where the license of Bridge at The Dalles to upper line of The Dalles Dam except either state is valid when fishing from a floating device. that bank fishing is permitted up to the downstream naviga- tion lock wall on the Washington shore. (3) From John Day Anglers fishing the Columbia River are restricted to one Dam downstream about three thousand feet except that bank daily limit, as defined by the laws of the state in which they fishing is permitted up to four hundred feet below the fishway are fishing, even if they are licensed by both states. entrance on the Washington shore. (4) From McNary Dam From a true north-south line through Buoy 10 to a line downstream to a line across the river from the red and white between Rocky Point in Washington to Tongue Point in Ore- marker on the Oregon shore on a line that intersects the gon: Trout: Release wild cutthroat. Release all trout April 1 downstream end of the wing wall of the boat lock near the through July 31. Walleye: No minimum size. Daily limit ten, Washington shore. August 1 through October 15: Nonbuoy- of which no more than five may be greater than eighteen ant lure restriction and night closure from Bonneville Dam to inches in length and one greater than twenty-four inches in The Dalles Dam. Trout: Release wild cutthroat from I-5 length. Fishing from the north jetty is allowed during salmon Bridge to Bonneville Dam and release all cutthroat in the season openings. Salmon: Open only August 1 through waters of Drano Lake. Release all trout April 1 through June March 31. August 1 through September 30, daily limit 2 15. Walleye: No minimum size. Daily limit ten, of which no salmon of which not more than one may be a chinook salmon. more than five may be greater than eighteen inches in length Release chum, sockeye, wild coho, chinook less than 24 and one greater than twenty-four inches in length. Sturgeon: inches in length, and coho less than 16 inches in length. Octo- (1) Sturgeon fishing is closed from Bonneville Dam to a line ber 1 through December 31, daily limit 6 fish of which no from a boundary marker on the Washington shore approxi- more than 2 may be adult salmon and not more than one of mately 4,000 feet below the fish ladder to the downstream which may be an adult chinook salmon. Release chum, sock- end of Cascade Island to an Oregon angling boundary on eye, and wild coho. January 1 through March 31, daily limit Bradford Island (the Cascade Island - Bradford Island line). 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release (2) It is unlawful to fish for sturgeon from May 1 through July chum, sockeye, wild coho and wild chinook. Fishing from the 31 from Cascade Island - Bradford Island line downstream to north jetty for salmon open during both Area 1 and Buoy 10 a line from navigation marker 85 on the Washington shore at fishery openings with barbed hooks allowed and the daily a right angle to the thread of the river to the Oregon shore and limit is the more liberal if both areas are open. Sturgeon: from 400 feet below McNary Dam to the Highway 82 Bridge. Release sturgeon May 1 through May 12 and July 5 through (3) Cascade Island - Bradford Island line downstream to I-5 December 31. Minimum size when open to retain sturgeon is Bridge, lawful to retain sturgeon only on Thursdays, Fridays, 42 inches January 1 through April 30 and 45 inches May 13 and Saturdays from January 1 through July 31 and October 1 through July 4. through December 31, except for May 1 - July 31 closure to From the Rocky Point - Tongue Point line to the I-5 the navigation marker 85 line and the closure to the Highway Bridge: Trout: Release wild cutthroat. Release all trout April 82 Bridge. Release sturgeon on other days and during other 1 through May 15. Walleye: No minimum size. Daily limit time periods. (4) Release sturgeon September 1 through ten, of which no more than five may be greater than eighteen December 31 from the upstream line of Bonneville Dam and inches in length and one greater than twenty-four inches in 400 feet below McNary Dam. Salmon: Open only June 16 length. Salmon: Open only May 16 through March 31. May through December 31 except closed November 1 through 16 through June 15 daily limit 6 hatchery jack chinook. June December 31 from Beacon Rock to Bonneville Dam. June 16 16 through July 31, daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 through July 31, daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release sockeye. August 1 through may be adult salmon. Release sockeye. Release wild coho March 31, daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be from Bonneville Dam to Hood River Bridge. August 1 adult salmon. Release chum, sockeye, and wild coho. August through December 31, daily limit 6 fish of which no more 1 through December 31 the daily limit may contain not more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release chum and sockeye. than 1 adult chinook. Release wild chinook January 1 through Release wild coho downstream of Hood River Bridge. March 31. Sturgeon: (1) Release sturgeon May 1 through August 1 through December 31, daily limit may contain not May 12 and July 5 through December 31 downstream from more than 1 adult chinook downstream from Bonneville the Wauna powerlines. Minimum size when open to retain Dam. sturgeon is 42 inches January 1 through April 30 and 45 From the Highway 395 Bridge at Pasco to the old Han- inches May 13 through July 4; (2) I-5 Bridge downstream to ford townsite (wooden towers) powerline crossing, in Sec. Wauna powerlines, lawful to retain sturgeon only on Thurs- 30, T13N, R28E except Ringold Hatchery waters: Closed days, Fridays, and Saturdays from January 1 through July 31, waters: Ringold Springs Creek (Hatchery Creek). Trout: and October 1 through December 31. Release sturgeon on Release all trout except hatchery steelhead having both adi- other days and during other time periods. pose and ventral fin clips October 1 through October 31. [Title 232 WAC—p. 158] (2007 Ed.) 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Release all trout except hatchery steelhead November 1 Above Chief Joseph Dam: See Lake Roosevelt and through March 31. Salmon: Open only June 16 through July Rufus Woods Lake. 31 and August 16 through December 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release sockeye Colville River (Stevens County): June 16 through July 31. Walleye: Daily limit 10 fish. No From mouth to bridge at Town of Valley: Year-round minimum size, no more than 5 fish over 18 inches in length. season. Trout: Daily limit five fish, not more than two of No more than 1 fish over 24 inches in length. Ringold Springs which may be brown trout October 1 through November 30. Rearing Facility waters (from WDFW markers 1/4 mile Walleye: Daily limit 8 fish. No minimum size. Not more downstream from the Ringold wasteway outlet to WDFW than one walleye greater than 22 inches may be retained. markers 1/2 mile upstream from Spring Creek): Open only Sturgeon: Unlawful to fish for or retain sturgeon. Small April 1 through April 15 to fishing from the bank on the mouth bass: Small mouth bass do not count as part of the hatchery side of the river. Trout: Release all fish except bass daily limit. Small mouth bass 12 to 17 inches in length hatchery steelhead. may be retained. No minimum size. Daily limit 10 bass of From the old Hanford townsite (wooden towers) power- which not more than 1 may be greater than 14 inches in line crossing in Sec. 30, T13N, R28E, to Vernita Bridge, length. (Highway 24): All species: February 1 through October 22 From bridge at Valley upstream and tributaries: Selec- season. Trout: Release all trout. Walleye: Daily limit 10 fish. tive gear rules. No minimum size, no more than 5 fish over 18 inches in Conconully Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in length. No more than 1 fish over 24 inches in length. Salmon: April through October 31 season. Open only June 16 through July 31 and August 16 through October 22. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 fish Conconully Reservoir (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in may be adult salmon. Release sockeye June 16 through July April through October 31 season. 31. Conger Pond (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April From Vernita Bridge (Highway 24) to Priest Rapids through October 31 season. Dam: Closed waters: (1) Priest Rapids Dam - waters between the upstream line of Priest Rapids Dam downstream Connelly Creek and tributaries (Lewis County), from four to the boundary markers six hundred fifty feet below the fish hundred feet below the city of Morton Dam to its source: ladders. (2) Jackson (Moran Creek or Priest Rapids Hatchery Closed waters. outlet) Creek - all waters of the Priest Rapids Hatchery sys- Conner Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April tem to the outlet on the Columbia River, extending to mid- through October 31 season. stream Columbia between boundary markers located one hundred feet upstream and four hundred feet downstream of Cooper River (Kittitas County): Mouth to Cooper Lake: the mouth. Trout: Release all trout. Walleye: Daily limit 10 Selective gear rules. fish. No minimum size, no more than 5 fish over 18 inches in length. No more than 1 fish over 24 inches in length. Salmon: Coot Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September 30 Open only June 16 through July 31 and August 16 through season. October 22. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may Copalis River (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through last be adult salmon. Release sockeye June 16 through July 31. day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen From Priest Rapids Dam to Chief Joseph Dam, including inches. Salmon: Open only September 1 through January 31 up to base of Washburn Pond outlet structure: Closed waters: from mouth to Carlisle Bridge. Daily limit 6 fish of which no (1) Wanapum Dam - waters between the upstream line of more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release adult chinook. Wanapum Dam to the boundary markers seven hundred fifty feet downstream of the east fish ladder and five hundred feet Cottage Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through downstream of the west fish ladder. (2) Rock Island Dam to October 31 season. boundary markers four hundred feet downstream of the fish Cottonwood Creek (Lincoln County): Year-round season. ladders. (3) Rocky Reach Dam - waters between the upstream line of Rocky Reach Dam to boundary markers four hundred Cougar Creek (tributary to Yale Reservoir) (Cowlitz feet downstream of the fish ladders. (4) Wells Dam - waters County): June 1 through August 31 season. between the upstream line of Wells Dam to boundary mark- ers four hundred feet downstream of the spawning channel Cougar Lake (near Winthrop) (Okanogan County): Septem- discharge (Chelan County) and fish ladder (Douglas County). ber 1 through March 31 season. (5) Chief Joseph Dam - closed to fishing from the Okanogan Coulter Creek (Kitsap/ Mason counties): Trout: Minimum County shore between the dam and the Highway 17 Bridge. length fourteen inches. Closed to fishing from a floating device from the boundary marker to the Corps of Engineers safety zone marker. Trout: County Line Ponds (Skagit County): Closed waters. Release all trout. Salmon: Open only July 1 through October Coweeman River (Cowlitz County), from mouth to Mulhol- 15. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult land Creek: June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Release salmon. Release coho and sockeye. From Wells Dam to all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained Chief Joseph Dam, open only from Highway 173 Bridge at per day. Brewster to Highway 17 Bridge at Bridgeport. Sturgeon: Release all sturgeon. Cowiche Creek (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 159] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Cowlitz Falls Reservoir (Lake Scanewa) (Lewis County): From Morgan Lake Road in Section 36 to O'Sullivan June 1 through last day in February season. The upstream Dam (including Marsh Unit I and II impoundments): Closed boundary of the reservoir in the Cowlitz arm is the posted waters. PUD sign on Peters Road. The upstream boundary of the res- ervoir in the Cispus arm is the posted markers at the Lewis Crab Creek (Lincoln/Grant counties) and tributaries: Year- County PUD kayak launch, approximately 1.5 miles round season. In those waters from Grant County Road 7 to upstream from the confluence of the Cowlitz and Cispus the fountain buoy and shoreline markers or 150 feet down- arms. Trout and salmon: Minimum length eight inches. stream of the Alder Street fill March 1 through May 31 termi- Trout: Release cutthroat. Release rainbow trout except rain- nal gear restricted to one single hook measuring 3/4 inch or bow trout with a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar at the less point to shank. Year-round: Daily limits and size limits site of the clipped fin. Salmon: Daily limit 6 fish, of which same as Moses Lake. From Moses Lake downstream to the not more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release wild coho. confluence of the outlet streams March 1 through May 31 ter- Release wild chinook June 1 through July 31. minal gear restricted to one single-point hook measuring 3/4 inch or less point to shank. Year-round: Daily limits and size Cowlitz River (Lewis County): limits same as Potholes Reservoir. From mouth to Mayfield Dam: Closed waters: From 400 feet or posted markers below Cowlitz salmon hatchery Crabapple Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April barrier dam to boundary markers near the Cowlitz salmon through October 31 season. hatchery water intake approximately 1,700 feet upstream of Cranberry Creek (Mason County), mouth to Lake Limerick: the Cowlitz salmon hatchery barrier dam, and from 400 feet Closed waters. below the Mayfield powerhouse upstream to Mayfield Dam. Year-round season except closed to fishing from south bank Crawfish Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April May 1 through June 15 from Mill Creek to the Cowlitz through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device salmon hatchery barrier dam. Lawful to fish up to four hun- equipped with an internal combustion engine prohibited. dred feet or the posted deadline at the Cowlitz salmon hatch- ery barrier dam. Lawful to fish up to Tacoma Power safety Crescent Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April signs at Onion Rock below Mossyrock Dam. Lawful to fish through October 31 season. up to Lewis County P.U.D. safety signs below Cowlitz Falls Crescent Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April Dam. From the Cowlitz salmon hatchery barrier dam down- through October 31 season. stream to a line from the mouth of Mill Creek to a boundary marker on the opposite shore, it is unlawful to fish from any Crocker Lake (Jefferson County): Closed waters. floating device. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure Crystal Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 sea- April 1 through October 31 from mouth of Mill Creek to the son. Cowlitz salmon hatchery barrier dam. All game fish: Release all fish except steelhead April 1 through May 31. Trout: Cup Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season. Daily limit five, minimum length twelve inches, no more than two over twenty inches. Release wild cutthroat. Release Curl Lake (Columbia County): Last Saturday in April all steelhead missing right ventral fin. Salmon: Open year- through October 31 season. Fishing from any floating device round. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be prohibited. Trout: No more than 2 trout over 13 inches in adult salmon. Release chum and wild coho. Release wild chi- length may be retained. nook January 1 through July 31. Mill Creek to Blue Creek - Curley Creek (Kitsap County): June 1 through last day in release all chinook October 1 through December 31. Stur- February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. geon: Seasons, days of the week, daily limits, and size limits same as in adjacent waters of mainstem Columbia River. Cushman Reservoir (Mason County): Salmon: Landlocked From posted PUD sign on Peters Road to mouth of salmon rules apply. Ohanepecosh River and mouth of Muddy Fork: Trout: Dakota Creek (Whatcom County): Salmon: Open only Release cutthroat. Additional November 1 through May 31 October 1 through December 31 from mouth to Giles Road season. Trout: Release all fish except up to two hatchery Bridge. Daily limit 2 salmon. steelhead may be retained per day. Salmon: Open year-round from upstream boundary of Lake Scanewa. Daily limit 6 fish Damon Lake (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through Octo- of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Salmon mini- ber 31 season. mum size 12 inches. Release wild coho. Release wild chi- nook January 1 through July 31. Davis Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Cowlitz River, Clear and Muddy Forks (Lewis County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Release cutthroat. Davis Lake (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April to last day in February season. Coyote Creek and Ponds (Adams County): April 1 through September 30 season. Davis Lake (Okanogan County): April 1 through August 31: Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. Crab Creek (Adams/ Grant counties): From Highway 26 to Morgan Lake Road in Section 36: Davis Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April March 1 through September 30 season. through October 31 season. [Title 232 WAC—p. 160] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

Dayton Pond (Columbia County): Juveniles only. Trout: No Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only more than 2 trout over 13 inches in length may be retained. July 1 through November 30. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release coho. Deadman Lake (Adams County): April 1 through September From Henderson Boulevard Bridge upstream: Year- 30 season. round season. Selective gear rules. All game fish: Release all De Coursey Pond (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April fish except hatchery steelhead. Salmon: Open only July 1 through November 30 season. Juveniles only. Salmon: Land- through November 30. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more locked salmon rules apply. than 2 may be adult salmon. Release coho. Deep Creek (Clallam County): December 1 through last day Devereaux Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April in February season. All species: Release all fish except up to through October 31 season. two hatchery steelhead may be retained. Devil's Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April Deep Creek (tributary to Bumping Lake) (Yakima County): through October 31 season. Mouth to second bridge crossing on USFS Rd. 1808 (approx- imately 3.7 miles from junction of USFS Rds. 1800 and Dewatto River (Mason County): Selective gear rules. Game 1808): Closed waters. fish: Release all fish. Salmon: Open only September 16 through October 31 mouth to Dewatto-Holly Road Bridge. Deep Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through Daily limit two coho. Release all salmon other than coho. September 30 season. Diamond Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in Deep Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through April through October 31 season. October 31 season. Dickey River (Clallam County): June 1 through April 30 sea- Deep Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April son in mainstem Dickey and East Fork Dickey upstream to through October 31 season. D5200 road and June 1 through March 15 in East Fork Deep River (Wahkiakum County): Year-round season. Dickey upstream from D5200 road and West Fork Dickey. Trout: Release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 may be retained per day. Salmon: Open year-round only through April 30, one wild steelhead per day may be retained. from mouth to town bridge. Daily limit 6 fish of which no Salmon: Open only July 1 through November 30 from mouth more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release chum and wild to East Fork Dickey including Olympic National Park. Daily coho. Release wild chinook January 1 through July 31. Stur- limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon July geon: Seasons, days of the week, daily limits, and size limits 1 through August 31 and of which no more than 3 may be same as in adjacent waters of mainstem Columbia River. adult salmon September 1 through November 30. July 1 through August 31 release wild adult coho and wild adult chi- Deer Creek (Mason County): Closed waters. nook. September 1 through November 30 the daily limit may contain no more than 2 adult chinook or 2 adult wild coho or Deer Creek and Little Deer Creek (tributaries to North Fork a combination of adult chinook and adult wild coho. Stillaguamish) (Skagit County): Closed waters. Deer Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October 31 Dillacort Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Release all trout. season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Trout: Dog Lake (Yakima County): Trout: Daily limit may contain No more than 2 trout over 13 inches in length may be not more than 1 fish over 14 inches in length. retained. Dosewallips River (Jefferson County), from mouth to Olym- Deer Lake (Island County): Last Saturday in April through pic National Park boundary about three-quarters mile down- October 31 season. stream of falls: June 1 through August 31 season mouth to Deer (Deer Springs) Lake (Lincoln County): Last Saturday park boundary and November 1 through December 15 season in April through September 30 season. mouth to Highway 101 Bridge. Selective gear rules June 1 through August 31. All species: Release all fish except Deer Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through salmon may be retained November 1 through December 15. October 31 season. Salmon: Open only November 1 through December 15 from mouth to Highway 101 Bridge. Daily limit 2 chum salmon. Deer Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Trout: No more than two over twenty Dot Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 season. inches in length may be retained. Downs Lake (Lincoln/ Spokane counties): Last Saturday in De Roux Creek (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. April through September 30 season. Crappie: Daily limit ten, Deschutes River (Thurston County): Closed waters: From minimum length nine inches. 400 feet below lowest Tumwater Falls fish ladder to Old Dry Falls Lake (Grant County): April 1 through November Highway 99 Bridge. From old U.S. Highway 99 Bridge near 30 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one. Tumwater to Henderson Boulevard Bridge near Pioneer Park: June 1 through March 31 season. Nonbuoyant lure Duck Lake (Grays Harbor County): Crappie: Daily limit ten, restriction and night closure August 1 through November 30. minimum length nine inches. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 161] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Duckabush River (Jefferson County), from mouth to the Elochoman River (Wahkiakum County): Closed waters: Olympic National Park Boundary: June 1 through August 31 Waters from 100 feet above the upper hatchery rack down- season mouth to park boundary and November 1 through stream to the Elochoman Hatchery Bridge located 400 feet December 15 season mouth to Mason County P.U.D. No. 1 below the upper hatchery rack; waters from a point 50 feet overhead electrical distribution line. Selective gear rules June above to 100 feet below the outlet pipes from the most down- 1 through August 31. All species: Release all fish except stream Elochoman Hatchery rearing pond and extending 30 salmon may be retained November 1 through December 15. feet out from the south bank of the river; waters between the Salmon: Open only November 1 through December 15 from department of fish and wildlife temporary rack downstream mouth to Mason County P.U.D. No. 1 overhead electrical to Foster (Risk) Road Bridge while rack is installed in the distribution line. Daily limit 2 chum salmon. river; mainstem waters from the confluence of the west fork to source. Dungeness River (Clallam County): From mouth to West Fork: June 1 through March 15 From mouth to junction of Gray Wolf and Dungeness season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure Sep- rivers: October 16 through last day in February season. tember 1 through October 31. Stationary gear restriction Sep- Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only tember 1 through October 31. Trout: Release all fish except October 16 through December 31 from mouth to the hatchery up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained per day. intake pipe at river mile 11.3. Daily limit 4 coho salmon. Salmon: Open only September 1 through December 31. From junction of Gray Wolf River upstream to Gold Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult chi- Creek - Closed waters. nook. Release chum and wild coho. October 1 through From junction of Gold Creek upstream to headwaters: December 31 release chinook upstream of Highway 4 Bridge. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Eloika Lake (Spokane County): Crappie: Daily limit ten, Dusty Lake (Grant County): March 1 through November 30 minimum length nine inches. season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one fish. Early Winters Creek (Okanogan County): Closed waters. Elwha River (Clallam County): Closed waters: From south spillway on Aldwell Dam downstream two hundred feet. East Twin River (Clallam County): Trout: Minimum length From mouth to two hundred feet below the south spill- fourteen inches. way on the Aldwell Dam: October 1 through last day in Feb- Easton Lake (Kittitas County): Saturday before Memorial ruary season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. Day through October 31 season. Trout: Daily limit five fish Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only of which no more than 2 may be trout other than Eastern October 1 through November 15. Daily limit 6 coho salmon brook trout. Minimum length 8 inches. of which no more than 4 may be adult coho salmon. From Lake Aldwell upstream to Olympic National Park Ebey Lake (Little Lake) (Snohomish County): Fly fishing boundary, including all tributaries except Indian Creek: only. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. prohibited. Trout: Daily limit one, minimum length eighteen inches. Empire Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Echo Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Enchantment Park Ponds (Chelan County): Juveniles only.

Eightmile Lake (Chelan County): Trout: Daily limit five, Entiat River (Chelan County), from mouth to Entiat Falls: not more than two mackinaw may be retained. December 1 through March 31 season. Whitefish gear rules Elbow Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April apply. Above Entiat Falls: Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily through October 31 season. limit 5 trout, not more than one of which may be greater than 12 inches in length. Eastern brook trout not included in trout Elk River (Grays Harbor County), from the Highway 105 daily limit. Eastern brook trout daily limit ten. Once the daily Bridge upstream: June 1 through last day in February season. limit of trout other than eastern brook trout has been Single point barbless hooks required August 16 through achieved, the entire daily limit for trout other than eastern November 30 downstream of the confluence of the east and brook trout and eastern brook trout has been taken. middle branches. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only October 1 through November 30 from Ephrata Lake (Grant County): Closed waters. Highway 105 Bridge to the confluence of the East and Mid- dle Branches. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may Erie Lake (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April through be adult salmon. Release adult chinook. October 31 season. Ell Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through Failor Lake (Grays Harbor County): Last Saturday in April October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit through October 31 season. one. Fan Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April Ellen Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through through September 30 season. Fishing from a floating device October 31 season. equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. [Title 232 WAC—p. 162] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

Fazon Lake (Whatcom County): Fishing from any floating Geneva Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through device prohibited from first Friday in October through Janu- October 31 season. ary 15. Channel catfish: Daily and possession limit two. Germany Creek (Cowlitz County), from mouth to end of Ger- Fio Rito Lakes (Kittitas County): Fishing from a floating many Creek Road (approximately five miles): June 1 device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohib- through August 31 and November 1 through March 15 sea- ited. son. Trout: Release all fish except up to two hatchery steel- head may be retained per day. Fish Lake (Chelan County): Trout: No more than two over fifteen inches in length may be retained. Gibbs Lake (Jefferson County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Release all trout. Fish Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Gillette Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April Fish Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. through October 31 season. Gissberg Pond, North (Snohomish County): Juveniles only. Fish Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through Gissberg Ponds (Snohomish County): Channel catfish: September 30 season. Fishing from a floating device Daily limit 2, no minimum size. equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Goat Creek (Okanogan County): Closed waters. Fisher Slough (Snohomish County): From mouth to Highway 530 Bridge: Year-round sea- Gobar Creek (tributary to Kalama River) (Cowlitz County): son. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. June 1 through March 31 season. Selective gear rules. All Upstream from Highway 530 Bridge: Trout: Minimum species: Release all fish. length fourteen inches. Gold Creek, Gold Creek Pond and Outlet Channel (tributary Fishhook Pond (Walla Walla County): March 1 through to Keechelus Lake) (Kittitas County): Closed waters. October 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohib- ited. Trout: No more than 2 trout over 13 inches in length Gold Creek (Okanogan County): From mouth to confluence may be retained. north fork Gold Creek: Closed waters. Fishtrap Creek (Whatcom County): From Koh Road to Goldsborough Creek (Mason County): Trout: Minimum Bender Road: June 1 through October 31 season. Juveniles length fourteen inches. only. Golf Course Pond (Asotin County): Trout: No more than 2 Fishtrap Lake (Lincoln/ Spokane counties): Last Saturday in trout over 13 inches in length may be retained. April through September 30 season. Goodman Creek (Jefferson County) outside Olympic Forde Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April National Park: June 1 through last day in February season. through October 31 season. Trout, minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through last day in February, one wild steelhead per day may be Fort Borst Park Pond (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April retained. through last day in February season. Juveniles only. Goodwin Lake (Snohomish County): Chumming permitted. Fortson Mill Pond # 2 (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only. Goose Creek (Lincoln County), within the city limits of Wil- bur: Year around season. Juveniles and holders of disability Fourth of July Lake (Adams/ Lincoln counties): December 1 licenses only. through March 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Goose Lake, Lower (Adams County): Crappie: Daily limit Trout: No more than two over fourteen inches in length may ten, minimum length nine inches. Bluegill: Not more than be retained. five over six inches in length. Franz Lake (Skamania County): Closed waters. Gorst Creek (Kitsap County): Closed waters: From lower bridge on the old Belfair Highway upstream to source Frater Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April (including tributaries). From mouth upstream to lower through October 31 season. bridge: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Frenchman Hills Lake (Grant County): February 1 through Gosnell Creek and tributaries (tributary to Lake Isabella) September 30 season. (Mason County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Gadwall Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September Goss Lake (Island County): Last Saturday in April through 30 season. October 31 season. Garfield Juvenile Pond (Whitman County): Juveniles only. Grande Ronde River (Asotin County): George Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 sea- From mouth to County Road Bridge about two and one- son. half miles upstream: Year-round season. Selective gear rules (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 163] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

September 1 through May 31. Trout: Minimum length ten salmon hatchery rack when the rack is installed in the river. inches, maximum length twenty inches. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure September 1 From County Road Bridge upstream to Oregon state line through October 31 from mouth to 400 feet below salmon and all tributaries: June 1 through October 31 season. Selec- hatchery rack. All species: When nonbuoyant lure restriction tive gear rules, June 1 through August 31 and barbless hooks in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained. required September 1 through October 31. Additional season Trout: Release all trout except hatchery steelhead. Salmon: November 1 through April 15: Barbless hooks required. All Open August 1 through November 30. Daily limit 6 fish of tributaries: Closed waters. All species: Release all fish which not more than two may be adult salmon. Release chum except whitefish and hatchery steelhead. Trout: Daily limit and wild coho. Release chinook October 1 through Novem- three hatchery steelhead. ber 30. From 2800 Bridge to source: Closed waters. Granite Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Closed waters. Green (Duwamish) River (King County): Granite Lakes (near Marblemount) (Skagit County): Gray- From the First Avenue South Bridge to Tukwila Interna- ling: Release all grayling. tional Boulevard/Pacific Highway South: June 1 through July 31 and September 1 through February 15 season. Non- Grass Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through buoyant lure restriction and night closure September 1 October 31 season. through November 30. Fishing from any floating device pro- hibited November 1 through February 15. Trout: Minimum Gray Wolf River (Clallam County): From junction with length fourteen inches. July 1 through July 31 and September Dungeness River to bridge at river mile 1.0 - Closed waters. 1 through November 30, one wild steelhead per day may be From bridge at river mile 1.0 upstream - selective gear retained. Salmon: Open only September 1 through December rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 3 may be adult Grays River (Wahkiakum County), from mouth to Highway salmon. Release chinook. 4 Bridge: September 1 through October 15 and November 15 From the Tukwila International Boulevard/Pacific High- through March 15 season; and from Highway 4 Bridge to way South to SW 43rd Street/South 180th Street Bridge: mouth of South Fork: September 1 through October 15 and June 1 through July 31 and September 16 through February December 15 through March 15 season. Nonbuoyant lure 15 season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure Sep- restriction, night closure and stationary gear restriction Sep- tember 16 through November 30. Fishing from any floating tember 1 through October 15. All game fish: Release all fish device prohibited November 1 through February 15. Trout: except hatchery steelhead. Salmon: Open only September 1 Minimum length fourteen inches. July 1 through July 31 and through October 15 from mouth to South Fork. Daily limit 6 September 16 through November 30, one wild steelhead per fish of which no more than two may be adult salmon. Release day may be retained. Salmon: Open only September 16 chinook, chum, and wild coho. through December 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 3 may be adult salmon. Release chinook. Grays River, East Fork (Wahkiakum County): Selective gear From the SW 43rd Street/South 180th Street Bridge to rules. Trout: Release all fish except up to two hatchery steel- South 277th Street Bridge in Auburn: Open only June 1 head may be retained per day. through July 31 and October 1 through February 15. Non- Grays River, West Fork (Wahkiakum County), downstream buoyant lure restriction and night closure October 1 through from hatchery intake footbridge: June 1 - August 31 season. November 30. Fishing from any floating device prohibited Trout: Additional December 15 through March 15 season November 1 through February 15. Trout: Minimum length downstream from hatchery intake footbridge. Release all fish fourteen inches. July 1 through July 31 and October 1 other than hatchery steelhead. Salmon: Additional Septem- through November 30, one wild steelhead per day may be ber 1 through October 15 season. Stationary gear restriction. retained. Salmon: Open only October 1 through December Daily limit 6 fish of which not more than two may be adult 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which not more than 3 may be adult salmon. Release chinook, chum and wild coho. salmon. Release chinook. From the 277th Street Bridge to Auburn-Black Diamond Green Lake (Okanogan County): April 1 through November Road Bridge: Open only June 1 through August 15 and Octo- 30: Selective gear rules except electric motors allowed, and ber 16 through last day in February. Nonbuoyant lure restric- all species: Release all fish. tion and night closure October 16 through November 30. Green Lake (Lower) (Okanogan County): April 1 through Fishing from a floating device prohibited November 1 November 30: Selective gear rules, and all species: Release through last day in February. Trout, minimum length four- all fish. teen inches. July 1 through August 15 and October 16 through November 30, one wild steelhead per day may be Green River (Cowlitz County): Closed waters: All tributar- retained. Salmon: Open only October 16 through December ies. 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 3 may be adult From mouth to 2800 Bridge: June 1 through November salmon. Release chinook. 30 season except closed from 400 feet above to 400 feet From the Auburn-Black Diamond Road Bridge to the below the water intake at the upper end of the hatchery Tacoma Headworks Dam: June 1 through last day in Febru- grounds during the period September 1 through November 30 ary season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure and from 400 feet or posted signs above and below the August 1 through November 30. Closed waters: Within 150 [Title 232 WAC—p. 164] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619 feet of the Palmer Pond outlet rack and within 150 feet of the Heart Lake (near Anacortes) (Skagit County): Last Saturday mouth of Keta Creek. Trout: Minimum length 14 inches. in April through October 31 season. July 1 through November 30, one wild steelhead per day may be retained. Salmon: Open only November 1 through Heins Lake (Kitsap County): Closed waters. December 31. Daily limit 2 chum. Hemlock Lake (Trout Creek Reservoir) (Skamania County): Greenwater River (King County), from mouth to Greenwater Closed waters. Lakes: July 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear Hen Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September 30 rules. Trout: Minimum length 14 inches. season. Grimes Lake (Douglas County): June 1 through August 31 Heritage Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one. through October 31 season. Grizzly Lake (Skamania County): Closed waters. Herman Lake (Adams County): April 1 through September 30 season. Halfmoon Lake (Adams County): April 1 through Septem- ber 30 season. Hicks Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Halfmoon Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Hog Canyon Creek (Spokane County): Hog Canyon Dam to Scroggie Road: Year-round season. Hamilton Creek (Skamania County): Trout: Release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained per day. Hog Canyon Lake (Spokane County): December 1 through All tributaries downstream from the Highway 14 Bridge: March 31 season. Trout: No more than two over fourteen Closed waters. inches in length may be retained. Hamma Hamma River (Mason County): Hoh River (Jefferson County), from mouth to Olympic From mouth to four hundred feet below falls: June 1 National Park boundary below mouth of South Fork: May 15 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: through April 15 season. May 15 through May 31, open Release all fish. Wednesday through Sunday only from mouth to Willoughby Creek only. Willoughby Creek to park boundary closed Hammersley Inlet Freshwater Tributaries (Mason County), through May 31. Selective gear rules June 1 through October except Mill Creek: Closed waters. 15 from Willoughby Creek to Morgan's Crossing Boat Hampton Lakes, Lower and Upper (Grant County): April 1 Launch, June 1 through November 30 from Morgan's Cross- through September 30 season. Fishing from a floating device ing Boat Launch to the mouth of south fork, and December 1 equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. through April 15 from DNR Oxbow Campground Boat Launch to mouth of south fork. Trout: Minimum length four- Hancock Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April teen inches. Catch and release during May, except up to two through October 31 season. All tributary streams and the hatchery steelhead may be retained on open days. November upper third of the outlet are closed waters. 1 through February 15, daily limit three steelhead down- Harvey Creek (tributary to Sullivan Lake) (Pend Oreille stream from the Oxbow Campground Boat Launch. Decem- County): ber 1 through April 15, from mouth to DNR Oxbow Camp- From mouth to Bridge 4830 on county road (about one ground Boat Launch, one wild steelhead per day may be and one-half miles): Closed waters. retained. Salmon: Open only May 16 through November 30 From Bridge 4830 upstream: Selective gear rules. mouth to Willoughby Creek and October 16 through Novem- ber 30 Willoughby Creek to Morgan's Crossing Boat Launch. Harvey Creek (tributary to Stillaguamish River) (Snohomish Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult County): Closed waters. salmon except May 15 through August 31 from mouth to Hatch Lake (Stevens County): December 1 through March Willoughby Creek open Wednesday through Sunday only of 31 season. each week and daily limit may contain no more than one adult salmon. Hatchery Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Hoh River South Fork (Jefferson County), outside Olympic National Park: June 1 through April 15 season. Selective Haven Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. October 31 season. Hoko River (Clallam County): From mouth to upper Hoko Hawk Creek and tributaries (Lincoln County): Year-round Bridge: Fly fishing only September 1 through October 31. season. Additional November 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through Hays Creek and Ponds (Adams County): April 1 through March 15, one wild steelhead per day may be retained. September 30 season. From upper Hoko Bridge to Ellis Creek Bridge (river Headgate Pond (Asotin County): Last Saturday in April mile 18.5): June 1 through March 31 season. Fly fishing through October 31 season. Juveniles, seniors and holders of only. All species: Release all fish except that up to two disability licenses only. hatchery steelhead per day may be retained. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 165] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Homestead Lake (Grant County): Selective gear rules. Trout: wild adult coho and release adult chinook. December 1 Daily limit one fish. through January 31 release adult chinook and wild adult coho. From Highway 101 Bridge to forks: June 1 through Hoquiam River, including all forks (Grays Harbor County): last day in February season. Night closure and single point June 1 through March 31 season. Single point barbless hooks barbless hooks required August 16 through November 30. required August 16 through November 30. Selective gear Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. rules and all species: Release all fish except up to two hatch- ery steelhead may be retained per day, from March 1 through Humptulips River, East Fork (Grays Harbor County), from March 31. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: mouth to concrete bridge on Forest Service Road between Open only October 1 through November 30 from mouth to Humptulips Guard Station and Grisdale: Nonbuoyant lure bridge on Dekay Road on mainstem and East Fork mouth to restriction and night closure August 16 through November mouth of Berryman Creek. Daily limit 6 fish of which no 30. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. more than 2 may be adult salmon, except release adult chi- nook. Humptulips River, West Fork (Grays Harbor County), from mouth to Donkey Creek: June 1 through last day in February Horseshoe Lake (Clark/ Cowlitz counties): Trout: No more season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure August than 2 trout 20 inches or greater in length may be retained. 16 through November 30. Trout: Minimum length fourteen Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply. inches. Horseshoe Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April Hutchinson Lake (Adams County): April 1 through Septem- through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: ber 30 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with Daily limit 1. an internal combustion engine prohibited. Horseshoe Lake (Kitsap County): Last Saturday in April I-82 Ponds, 1 through 7 (Yakima County): Fishing from ves- through October 31 season. Salmon: Landlocked salmon sels equipped with internal combustion motors prohibited. rules apply. Icehouse Lake (Skamania County): Trout: No more than 2 Horseshoe Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in trout 20 inches or greater in length may be retained. April through October 31 season. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit five. Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Icicle River (Creek) (Chelan County): Kokanee daily limit ten. From mouth to four hundred feet below Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery rack: Closed waters. From Leaven- Horsethief Lake (Klickitat County): Last Saturday in April worth National Fish Hatchery rack upstream to Leland through October 31 season. Creek: Selective gear rules. Hourglass Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September Indian Creek (tributary to Elwha River) (Clallam County), 30 season. from mouth upstream to first Highway 101 crossing: Selec- Howard Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April tive gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. through October 31 season. Indian Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Trout: Howell Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April Eastern brook trout not counted in daily trout limit. Eastern through October 31 season. brook trout daily limit ten. Once the daily limit of trout other than eastern brook trout has been achieved, the entire daily Hozomeen Lake (Whatcom County): July 1 through October limit for trout other than eastern brook trout and eastern 31 season. brook trout has been taken. Huff Lake (Pend Oreille County): Closed waters. Indian Creek (Yakima County): From mouth to waterfall Humptulips River (Grays Harbor County), from mouth to approximately 5 and three-quarters miles upstream: Closed Highway 101 Bridge: June 1 through March 31 season waters. Upstream of waterfall: Eastern brook trout do not except closed September 1 through October 15 mouth to count as part of trout daily limit. Eastern brook trout: No Ocean Beach Road and September 1 through September 30 minimum size and no daily limit. Ocean Beach Road to Highway 101 Bridge. Night closure Indian Heaven Wilderness Lakes (Skamania County): Trout: and single point barbless hooks required August 16 through Daily limit three. November 30. Bait prohibited October 1 through October 15. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open Ingall's Creek (Chelan County): Mouth to Wilderness October 1 through October 15 from Ocean Beach Road to boundary: Closed waters. Highway 101 Bridge. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon, and of the adult salmon only one Issaquah Creek (King County): June 1 through August 31 may be a wild adult coho. Release adult chinook. Open Octo- season. Juveniles only. ber 16 through January 31. Daily limit of 6 salmon, not more Jackson Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April than two of which may be adult salmon. October 16 through through October 31 season. October 31 the daily limit may contain no more than one adult chinook and one wild adult coho. November 1 through Jameson Lake (Douglas County): Last Saturday in April November 30 the daily limit may contain no more than one through July 4 and October 1 through October 31 seasons. [Title 232 WAC—p. 166] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

Jasmine Creek (Okanogan County): Year-round season. during the period the temporary fish rack is installed. Waters Juveniles only. from Modrow Bridge downstream to one thousand five hun- dred feet below the rack are closed waters when the rack is Jefferson Park Pond (Walla Walla County): Juveniles only. installed. Nonbuoyant lure restriction, night closure, and sta- Trout: No more than 2 trout over 13 inches in length may be tionary gear restriction September 1 through October 31 from retained. mouth to the rack. All species: When nonbuoyant lure Jennings Park Pond (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in restriction in effect only fish hooked inside the mouth may be April through October 31 season. Juveniles only. retained. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited upstream of Modrow Bridge. September 1 Jewitt Creek (Klickitat County): Juveniles only. Trout: through October 31: Fly fishing only from the pipeline cross- Daily limit five, no minimum length. ing to the posted deadline at the intake to the lower salmon Jimmy-Come-Lately Creek (Clallam County): June 1 hatchery. Trout: Release all trout except up to two hatchery through August 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen steelhead may be retained per day. Salmon: Open year- inches. round. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release chum and wild coho. Release wild chi- Joe Creek (Grays Harbor County): Upstream from State nook January 1 through July 31. October 1 through Decem- Highway 109 Bridge to Ocean Beach Road Bridge: June 1 ber 31 release chinook upstream from natural gas pipeline through November 30 season. Single point barbless hooks crossing. required August 16 through November 30. Trout: Minimum From one thousand feet below to one thousand feet length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only September 1 above the fishway at upper salmon hatchery: Closed waters. through November 30. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more From one thousand feet above the fishway at the upper than 2 may be adult salmon. Release adult chinook. salmon hatchery to Summers Creek: Year-round season. Johns Creek (Mason County): Closed waters. Fishing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohib- ited. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. Johns River (Grays Harbor County): Mouth to Ballon Creek: From Summers Creek upstream to the 6420 Road at June 1 through last day in February season. Single point barb- about one mile above the gate at the end of the county road: less hooks required August 16 through November 30. Trout: June 1 through March 31 season. Fishing from a floating Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only Octo- device equipped with a motor prohibited. Fly fishing only. ber 1 through November 30. Daily limit 6 fish of which no All species: Release all fish. more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release adult chinook. From 6420 Road to Kalama Falls: Closed waters. Ballon Creek upstream, including North and South Forks: June 1 through September 30 and December 1 Kalispell Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Last through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear 14 inches. rules. Johnson Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County): Keechelus Lake (Reservoir) (Kittitas County): Chumming Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length ten inches. permitted. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches, additionally up to sixteen kokanee may Johnson Creek (Whatcom County), from Northern Pacific be retained. Railroad tracks to the Lawson Street footbridge in Sumas: Juveniles only. Kelsey Creek (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): June 1 through August 31 season. Juveniles only. Jump-Off Joe Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Kennedy Creek (Thurston County), from mouth to four hun- dred feet below falls: June 1 through last day in February Kachess Lake (Reservoir) (Kittitas County): Chumming per- season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure Octo- mitted. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit two, minimum ber 1 through December 31. Trout: Minimum length four- length twelve inches. Kokanee not counted in daily trout teen inches. Salmon: Open only October 1 through Novem- limit. Kokanee daily limit sixteen. ber 30 from mouth to northbound Highway 101 Bridge. Barbless hooks required. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more Kachess River (Kittitas County): Lawful to fish to base of than 2 may be adult salmon. Release coho. Kachess Dam. Selective gear rules. From Kachess Lake (Reservoir) upstream to waterfall approximately one-half Kennedy Creek Pond (Thurston County): Last Saturday in mile above Mineral Creek: Closed waters. April through October 31 season. Kalaloch Creek (Jefferson County), outside Olympic Kettle River (Stevens County): National Park: Closed waters: Those waters within the sec- June 1 through October 31 season. All species: Selective tion posted as the Olympic National Park water supply June 1 gear rules. Trout: Minimum length 12 inches. Sturgeon: through last day in February season. Selective gear rules. Unlawful to fish for or retain sturgeon. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Additional season: November 1 through May 31. White- fish gear rules apply. Kalama River (Cowlitz County): Release wild cutthroat. From mouth upstream to one thousand feet below fish- Ki Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April way at upper salmon hatchery: Year-round season except through October 31 season. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 167] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Kidney Lake (Skamania County): Last Saturday in April all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained through last day in February season. per day. Kimball Creek (near Snoqualmie) (King County): Last Sat- Lake Creek (Okanogan County): Mouth to Black Lake: urday in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only. Closed waters. Black Lake to Three Prong Creek: Selective Trout: No minimum length. gear rules. Kings Lake and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Closed Langlois Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April waters. through October 31 season. Kings Lake Bog (King County): Closed waters. Latah (Hangman) Creek (Spokane County): Year-round sea- son. Kiwanis Pond (Kittitas County): Juveniles and holders of disability licenses only. Leader Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season. Klaus Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Closed waters: The inlet and outlet to Le Clerc Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Trout: first Weyerhaeuser spur. Eastern brook trout not counted in daily trout limit. Eastern brook trout daily limit ten. Once the daily limit of trout other Klickitat River (Klickitat County): than eastern brook trout has been achieved, the entire daily From mouth to Fisher Hill Bridge: April 1 through Jan- limit for trout other than eastern brook trout and eastern uary 31 season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure brook trout has been taken. May 1 through May 31. Nonbuoyant lure restriction August 1 Ledbetter Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in through January 31. Game fish: Closed December 1 through April through October 31 season. January 31. Release game fish other than steelhead April 1 through May 31. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Ledking Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April Steelhead and salmon: April 1 through May 31 Mondays, through October 31 season. Wednesdays and Saturdays only, daily limit 1 hatchery steel- Leech Lake (White Pass area) (Yakima County): Fly fishing head or 1 salmon. Salmon: June 1 through January 31 daily only. Fishing prohibited from floating devices equipped with limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. motors. Trout: No more than one over 14 inches in length. From Fisher Hill Bridge to four hundred feet above # 5 fishway: Closed waters. Lemna Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September 30 From four hundred feet above # 5 fishway to the Yakama season. Indian Reservation boundary: June 1 through November 30 Lenice Lake (Grant County): March 1 through November 30 season, except waters from boundary markers above Klicki- season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one. tat salmon hatchery to boundary markers below hatchery are closed waters. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Lena Lake, Lower (Jefferson County): Closed waters: Inlet Salmon: Open only June 1 through November 30 from 400 stream from mouth upstream to footbridge (about one hun- feet above No. 5 Fishway to boundary markers below Klick- dred feet). itat Salmon Hatchery. June 1 through July 31: Daily limit 6 salmon. Release adult salmon. August 1 through November Lenore Lake (Grant County): Closed waters: Area within 30: Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult two hundred yard radius of trash rack leading to the irrigation salmon. Release chinook November 1 through November 30. pumping station (south end of lake) and area approximately Additional December 1 through March 31 season. Whitefish one hundred yards beyond the mouth of inlet stream to State gear rules apply. Highway 17. March 1 through May 31 season: Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. Additional season June 1 From the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary through November 30: Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily upstream to source, including all tributaries: Closed waters. limit one. Klineline Ponds (Clark County): Trout: No more than 2 Leo Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April trout 20 inches in length or greater may be retained. through October 31 season. Koeneman Lake (Fern Lake) (Kitsap County): Last Saturday Lewis River (Clark County), from mouth to forks: Year- in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. All round season. Trout: Release all fish except up to two hatch- species: Release all fish. ery steelhead may be retained per day. Salmon: Open year- Kress Lake (Cowlitz County): Fishing from a floating device round. Daily limit six fish of which not more than 2 may be equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. adult salmon. Release chum and wild coho. Release wild chi- Trout: No more than 2 trout 20 inches in length or greater nook January 1 through July 31. Sturgeon: Seasons, days of may be retained. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply. the week, daily limits, and size limits same as in adjacent waters of mainstem Columbia River. Lacamas Creek (Clark County): Lawful to fish upstream to the base of Lacamas Lake Dam. Lewis River, East Fork (Clark/ Skamania counties): Closed waters: From the posted markers at the lower end of Big Lacamas Creek, tributary of Cowlitz River (Lewis County): Eddy to one hundred feet above Lucia Falls; from four hun- June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Release dred feet below to four hundred feet above Molton Falls; [Title 232 WAC—p. 168] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619 from four hundred feet below Horseshoe Falls upstream Little Ash Lake (Skamania County): Trout: No more than 2 including all tributaries above Horseshoe Falls. trout 20 inches in length or greater may be retained. Mouth to 400 feet below Horseshoe Falls: June 1 Little Bear Creek (tributary of Sammamish River) (Snoho- through March 15 season. Trout: Release all trout except up mish/ King counties): June 1 through August 31 season. to two hatchery steelhead per day may be retained. Mouth to Juveniles only. top boat ramp at Lewisville Park: Additional April 16 through May 31 season. Selective gear rules. Release all fish Little Hoko River (Clallam County): Selective gear rules. All except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained per day. species: Release all fish. Lewis River, North Fork (Clark/ Skamania counties): Little Klickitat River (Klickitat County), within Goldendale From mouth to Colvin Creek: Year-round season except city limits: Last Saturday in April through October 31 sea- those waters shoreward of the cable buoy and corkline at the son. Juveniles only. Trout: Daily limit five, no minimum mouth of the Lewis River Salmon Hatchery fish ladder are length. closed waters. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure April 1 through November 30 from Johnson Creek to Colvin Little Lost Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in Creek. When nonbuoyant lure restriction is in effect, only April through October 31 season. fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained. Trout: Little Naches River (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. Release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained per day. Salmon: Open year-round. Daily limit six Little Nisqually River (Lewis County): Selective gear rules. fish of which not more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release Trout: Minimum length ten inches. chum and wild coho. Release wild chinook January 1 through Little Pend Oreille River (Stevens County) from the Little July 31. Sturgeon: Seasons, days of the week, daily limits, Pend Oreille wildlife refuge boundary about 1 mile down- and size limits same as in waters of mainstem Columbia stream from the refuge headquarters office to Crystal Falls: River adjacent to mouth of Lewis River. Selective gear rules, and all species: Release all fish except From mouth of Colvin Creek to overhead powerlines at up to five Eastern brook trout may be retained. Merwin Dam: May 1 through September 30 and December 16 through April 30 season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and Little Quilcene River (Jefferson County), from mouth to the night closure April 1 through September 30. When nonbuoy- Little Quilcene River Bridge on Penny Creek Road, June 1 ant lure restriction is in effect, only fish hooked inside the through last day in February season. Closed waters: Mouth mouth may be retained. Trout: Release all fish except up to to Highway 101 Bridge September 1 through October 31. two hatchery steelhead may be retained per day. Salmon: Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Open only January 1 through September 30. Daily limit 6 fish Little Spokane River (Spokane County): of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release chum From mouth to SR 291 Bridge: Year-round season. and wild coho. Release wild chinook January 1 through July From SR 291 Bridge upstream to the West Branch: Last 31. Sturgeon: Seasons, days of the week, daily limits, and Saturday in April through October 31 season. Additional size limits same as in waters of mainstem Columbia River December 1 through March 31 season. Whitefish gear rules adjacent to mouth of Lewis River. apply. From overhead powerlines at Merwin Dam to Merwin Upstream from bridge at Frideger Road: Closed waters: Dam: Closed waters. From the inlet to Chain Lake upstream one-quarter mile to From the cable crossing 1,300 feet below Yale Dam to the railroad crossing culvert. Trout: Release kokanee taken Yale Dam: Closed waters. upstream from bridge. Within Lewis River Power Canal: Closed waters. From Eagle Cliff Bridge to lower falls including all trib- Little Twin Lake (Okanogan County): April 1 through utaries: Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. November 30: Selective gear rules and all species: Release all fish. Liberty Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season. Little Twin Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31. Lilliwaup River (Mason County): Mouth to 200 feet below falls: June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear rules. Little Wenatchee River (Chelan County): From Lake All species: Release all fish. Wenatchee to the falls below U.S. Forest Service Road 6700 Bridge at Riverside Campground: Closed waters. Lilly Lake (Chelan County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. July 5 through October 31, selective gear Little White Salmon River (Skamania County): Closed rules, and all species: Release all fish. waters: From the orange fishing boundary markers at Drano Lake upstream to the intake near the Little White Salmon Limerick Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April National Fish Hatchery north boundary. Trout: Daily limit through October 31 season. five. Drano Lake (waters downstream of markers on point of Lincoln Pond (Clallam County): Juveniles only. land downstream and across from Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery): May 1 through March 31 season, Lions Park Pond (Walla Walla County): Juveniles only. except for hatchery steelhead and chinook season in April, Trout: No more than 2 trout over 13 inches in length may be and except closed Wednesdays beginning the second retained. Wednesday in April through May 31 and October 1 through (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 169] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

October 31. Night closure and nonbuoyant lure restriction Lyre River (Clallam County): May 1 through June 30. Nonbuoyant lure restriction August 1 From mouth to falls near river mile 3: June 1 through through December 31. Night closure October 1 through Octo- last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen ber 31. March 16 through June 30 daily limit of two fish, of inches. which one or both may be hatchery steelhead or one or both From falls to source: Selective gear rules. All species: may be chinook salmon. Release wild chinook. Trout and Release all fish. salmon: May 1 through June 30 release all fish except hatch- ery steelhead and chinook salmon. Trout: July 1 through Mad River (Chelan County), from mouth upstream to Jimmy March 15 release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead Creek: Closed waters. may be retained per day. Salmon: Open only August 1 Maggie Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through December 31. Daily limit six fish of which no more through November 30 season. Salmon: Landlocked salmon than two may be adult salmon. Release wild coho. rules apply. Lone Lake (Island County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Margaret Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April Daily limit one, minimum length 18 inches. through October 31 season. Long Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through Marshal Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Unlawful to fish from through October 31 season. floating devices equipped with motors. Martha Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 sea- Long Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April son. through September 30 season. Martha Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April Long Lake (Spokane River Reservoir) (Spokane County): through October 31 season. Bass: Release all bass May 1 through June 30. Mashel River (Pierce County): July 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length four- Long Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April teen inches. through October 31 season. Mattoon Lake (Kittitas County): Fishing from a floating Long's Pond (Thurston County): Juveniles only. device equipped with an internal combustion engine prohib- Loomis Lake (Pacific County): Last Saturday in April ited. through October 31 season. May Creek (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): June 1 through August 31 season. Juveniles only. Loomis Pond (Grays Harbor County): Closed waters. Mayfield Lake (Reservoir) (Lewis County): Mayfield Dam Loon Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through to 400 feet below Mossyrock Dam: Closed waters: Tacoma October 31 season. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit five, Power safety signs at Onion Rock Bridge to Mossyrock Dam. except no more than two over twenty inches in length may be Trout and salmon: Minimum length eight inches. Trout: retained. Kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee Release cutthroat. Release rainbow trout except rainbow daily limit ten. trout with a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar at the site of Lost Lake (Kittitas County): Trout: Not more than 1 fish the clipped fin. Salmon: Open only September 1 through over 14 inches in length. December 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release wild coho. Lost Lake (Okanogan County): Unlawful to fish from a McAllister Creek (Thurston County): Nonbuoyant lure floating device equipped with an internal combustion engine. restriction and night closure August 1 through November 30. Lost River (Okanogan County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only From mouth to mouth of Monument Creek: Closed July 1 through November 30 from mouth to Olympia - Steila- waters. coom Road Bridge. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 4 may be adult salmon. From mouth of Monument Creek to outlet of Cougar Lake: Selective gear rules. Trout: Legal to retain Dolly McCabe Pond (Kittitas County): Fishing from any floating Varden/ Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit. Dolly device prohibited. All species: Five fish daily limit for all Varden/ Bull Trout daily limit two, minimum length fourteen species combined. inches. McDonald Creek (Clallam County): Trout: Minimum length Love Lake (Clark County): Closed waters. fourteen inches. Lucky Duck Pond (Stevens County): Juveniles only. McDowell Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Fly fishing only. Fishing from a Ludlow Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. All spe- through October 31 season. cies: Release all fish. Lyle Lake (Adams County): April 1 through September 30 McIntosh Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April season. through October 31 season. [Title 232 WAC—p. 170] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

McLane Creek (Thurston County), from a line 50 feet north Additional season mouth to falls above Brush Creek: of and parallel to the Mud Bay Road Bridge to a line 100 feet December 1 through March 31. Whitefish gear rules apply. upstream and parallel to the south bridge on Highway 101: Methow River tributaries not otherwise provided for: Selec- June 1 through November 30 season. Nonbuoyant lure tive gear rules. Trout: Maximum length twenty inches. restriction and night closure August 1 through November 30. Game fish: Release game fish November 1 through Novem- Middle Nemah Pond (Pacific County): June 1 through Octo- ber 30. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches upstream ber 31 season. from the south bridge. Salmon: Open only July 1 through November 30. Closed to salmon fishing: Waters within 400 Mill Creek (Chelan County): Closed waters. feet of Allison Springs Pond outfall. Daily limit 6 fish of Mill Creek (Cowlitz County): June 1 through August 31 and which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release coho. November 1 through March 15 seasons. Trout: Release all From a line 100 feet upstream and parallel to the south fish except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained per bridge on Highway 101 upstream: Nonbuoyant lure restric- day. tions and night closure August 1 through October 31. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Mill Creek (Lewis County): Additional season December 1 through December 31, mouth to hatchery road crossing cul- McLane Creek Ponds (Thurston County): Last Saturday in vert. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure. All spe- April through October 31 season. cies: Release all fish except that up to two hatchery steelhead with intact ventral fins may be retained per day. McManaman Lake (Adams County): April 1 through Sep- tember 30 season. Mill Creek (Mason County): Trout: Minimum length four- teen inches. McMurray Lake (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April through October 31. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules Mill Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Trout: apply. Eastern brook trout not counted in daily trout limit. Eastern brook trout daily limit ten. Once the daily limit of trout other Medical Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April than eastern brook trout has been achieved, the entire daily through September 30 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: limit for trout other than eastern brook trout and eastern Daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches. brook trout has been taken. Medical Lake, West (Spokane County): Last Saturday in Mill Creek (Walla Walla County): April through September 30 season. From mouth to Gose St. Bridge: June 1 through April 15 Melaney Creek (Mason County): Closed waters. season. All species: Barbless hooks required and release all fish except hatchery steelhead September 1 through April 15. Melbourne Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April Trout: Daily limit three hatchery steelhead. through October 31 season. From Gose St. Bridge to Roosevelt St. Bridge, within Mercer Creek (Kittitas County), that portion within Ellens- city limits of Walla Walla: Closed waters. burg city limits: Juveniles only. Trout: Daily limit five, no From Roosevelt St. Bridge upstream, including all tribu- minimum length. taries: All tributaries: Closed waters. Selective gear rules. Trout: Maximum length twenty inches. Mercer Slough (tributary of Lake Washington) (King County): June 1 through August 31 season. Juveniles only. Mill Creek Pond (Grays Harbor County): Juveniles only. Merrill Lake (Cowlitz County): Fly fishing only. Unlawful Mill Pond (Auburn) (King County): Last Saturday in April to fish from a floating device equipped with an internal com- through October 31 season. Juveniles only. bustion engine. Trout: Daily limit two, maximum length Mill Pond (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April twelve inches. through October 31 season. Merritt Lake (Chelan County): Trout: Daily limit sixteen. Mineral Creek (tributary to upper Kachess River) (Kittitas Merry Lake (Grant County): March 1 through November 30 County), from mouth to Wilderness Boundary: Closed season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one. waters. Mineral Creek (tributary to Nisqually River), and Mineral Merwin Lake (Reservoir) (Clark/Cowlitz County): Salmon: Creek, North Fork (Lewis County): Selective gear rules. Landlocked salmon rules apply. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Methow River (Okanogan County): Mineral Lake (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April Mouth to County Road 1535 (Burma Road) Bridge: through September 30 season. Closed waters June 1 through October 31. County Road 1535 (Burma Road) Bridge to Foghorn Dam: June 1 through Sep- Minter Creek (Pierce/ Kitsap counties): Closed waters: Area tember 30 season: Selective gear rules. All species: Release from department intake dam downstream to mouth June 1 all fish. Foghorn Dam to Weeman Bridge: June 1 through through October 31. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. August 15 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release Salmon: Open only November 1 through December 31 from all fish. Upstream from Weeman Bridge to the falls above mouth to 50 feet downstream of the hatchery rack. Daily limit Brush Creek: Closed waters June 1 through October 31. 4 chum. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 171] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Mirror Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through Myron Lake (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. Trout: September 30 season. Daily limit one. Mission Lake (Kitsap County): Last Saturday in April Mystic Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. through October 31 season. Moclips River (Grays Harbor County), from mouth to the Naches River (Yakima/ Kittitas counties): Quinault Indian Reservation: June 1 through last day in Feb- ruary season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. From the mouth to Little Naches River: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches, maximum Molson Lake (Okanogan County): Fishing from a floating length twenty inches. Release trout June 1 through October device equipped with an internal combustion engine prohib- 31 from confluence with Tieton River to mouth of Rattle ited. Snake Creek. Additional December 1 through March 31 sea- son. Whitefish gear rules apply. Monte Christo Lake (Snohomish County): June 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Naneum Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules. Mooses Pond (Pacific County): June 1 through October 31 Naneum Pond (Kittitas County): Juveniles only. season. Moran Slough (including inlet and outlet streams) (Grant Napeequa River (Chelan County): Mouth to Twin Lakes County): Closed waters. Creek: Closed waters. Morgan Lake (Adams County): April 1 through September Naselle River (Pacific/ Wahkiakum counties), from Highway 30 season. 101 Bridge upstream including all forks: Closed waters: Area from four hundred feet below falls in Sec. 6, T10N, Morse Creek (Clallam County), from mouth to Port Angeles R8W (Wahkiakum County) to falls. Waters from the North Dam: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Valley Road Bridge (Big Hill Bridge) to Highway 4 closed Minimum length fourteen inches. August 16 through October 15. Moses Lake (Grant County): Crappie: Daily limit ten, only Mainstem: June 1 through April 15 season, except stur- crappie more than nine inches in length may be retained. geon. Single point barbless hooks required August 16 Bluegill: Daily limit five, only bluegill more than eight through November 30 upstream from Highway 4 Bridge to inches in length may be retained. Small mouth bass: Small Crown Main Line (Salme) Bridge. Nonbuoyant lure restric- mouth bass are not included as part of the bass daily limit. No tion and night closure August 16 through November 30 minimum size. Small mouth bass 12 to 17 inches in length downstream from North Fork. Stationary gear restrictions may be retained. Daily limit 10 small mouth bass, not more above mouth of South Fork August 16 through November 30. than one of which may be greater than 14 inches in length. Selective gear rules March 1 through April 15 above mouth Walleye: Daily limit 8 walleye. Minimum length twelve of South Fork. All game fish: Release all fish except up to inches. No more than one walleye over 22 inches in length two hatchery steelhead per day may be retained. Salmon: may be retained. Yellow perch: Daily limit 25 yellow perch. Open only August 1 through January 31 from Highway 101 Bridge to Highway 4 Bridge and October 16 through January Mosquito Creek (Jefferson County), outside Olympic 31 from the Highway 4 Bridge to the Crown Main Line National Park: June 1 through last day in February season. Bridge. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 3 may be Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. adult salmon and of these 3 adult fish no more than 1 may be Mountain Lake (San Juan County): Trout: Daily limit may a wild adult coho and not more than 2 may be adult chinook. not contain more than one trout over 18 inches in length. No more than 2 chum may be retained. Muck Creek and tributaries (within Ft. Lewis Military Reser- Sturgeon: Open year-round from mouth to Highway 4 vation) (Pierce County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Release Bridge. all trout. From mouth of North Fork to source: Selective gear Mud Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through rules. All species: Release all fish except up to two hatchery October 31 season. steelhead per day may be retained. Mud Lake (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. Trout: South Fork, from mouth to Bean Creek: June 1 through Daily limit one. last day in February season, except sturgeon. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure August 16 through Novem- Mudget Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April ber 30. Game fish: Release game fish except up to two hatch- through October 31 season. ery steelhead per day may be retained. Sturgeon: Open year- round. Munn Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Nason Creek (Chelan County): From the mouth upstream to Muskegon Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in Smith Brook: Closed waters. April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: From Smith Brook to Stevens Creek: Selective gear Daily limit two. rules. [Title 232 WAC—p. 172] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

Negro Creek (Lincoln County): Year-round season from From 400 feet below Chehalis city water intake mouth at Sprague Lake to the fish barrier dam at Fishtrap upstream: Closed waters. Lake. Niawiakum River (Pacific County): From Highway 101 Negro Creek (Whitman County): Last Saturday in April Bridge to the South Bend/Palix Road Bridge: Night closure through July 15 season. and single point barbless hooks required August 16 through November 30. All game fish: Release all fish. Salmon: Open Nemah River, North, Middle, and South: June 1 through only September 1 through November 30 from Highway 101 March 31 season, except closed August 1 through September Bridge to South Bend/Palix Road Bridge. Daily limit 6 fish of 30 on North Nemah from Highway 101 Bridge upstream to which no more than 2 may be adult salmon and of the adult lower bridge on dead end lower Nemah Road. Single point barbless hooks required on North Nemah upstream to the fish not more than one may be a wild adult coho. Release lower bridge on dead end lower Nemah Road October 1 adult chinook. through November 30, on Middle Nemah upstream to the Nile Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April Department of Natural Resources Bridge on Middle Nemah through October 31 season. A-line Road August 16 through November 30, and on South Nemah upstream to confluence with Middle Nemah August Nisqually River (Pierce County), from mouth to Military 16 through November 30. Selective gear rules on Middle Tank Crossing Bridge: June 1 through January 31 season. Nemah above DNR Bridge and South Nemah above conflu- Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure August 1 ence with Middle Nemah. Night closure August 16 through through November 30. Trout: Minimum length fourteen November 30 on South and Middle Nemah and October 1 inches. All species: Release all species except salmon through November 30 on North Nemah. Nonbuoyant lure December 1 through January 31. Salmon: Open only July 1 restriction on North Nemah upstream from bridge on dead through January 31 from mouth to Military Tank Crossing end lower Nemah Road August 16 through November 30. On Bridge. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be the North Nemah from the mouth to the lower bridge on dead adult salmon. Release wild adult chinook. end lower Nemah Road, stationary gear restriction during the period August 16 through November 30. All game fish: From Military Tank Crossing Bridge to four hundred Release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead per day feet below LaGrande Falls: July 1 through October 31 sea- may be retained. Salmon: Open only August 1 through Janu- son. Selective gear rules. Nonbouyant lure restriction and ary 31 on Middle Nemah from mouth to DNR Bridge and night closure August 1 through October 31. Trout: Minimum South Nemah from mouth to confluence with Middle Nemah length fourteen inches. and October 1 through January 31 on North Nemah from Nooksack River (Whatcom County), from mouth to forks, mouth to the lower bridge on dead end Lower Nemah Road. Middle Fork to Dam and North Fork to Nooksack Falls: June Middle and South Nemah: Daily limit 6 fish of which no 1 through last day in February season except closed June 1 more than 2 may be adult salmon and of the two adult fish no through September 30 in mainstem from yellow marker at the more than one may be a wild adult coho. North Nemah: FFA High School barn at Deming to confluence of the North Daily limit 6 salmon of which not more than 3 may be adult and South Forks. Fishing from floating devices equipped salmon and of the adult fish no more than one may be a wild with motors prohibited on the North and Middle Forks adult coho and no more than two may be adult chinook. No November 1 through last day in February. Nonbuoyant lure more than two chum may be retained. restriction and night closure August 1 through November 30 Newhalem Ponds (Whatcom County): Closed waters. on mainstem and North Fork to Maple Creek. Trout: Mini- mum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only September Newaukum River, main river and South Fork upstream to 1 through December 31 in mainstem from Lummi Indian Highway 508 Bridge near Kearny Creek (Lewis County): Reservation boundary to yellow marker at the FFA High June 1 through March 31 season. Night closure and single School barn in Deming. Open only October 16 through point barbless hooks required August 16 through November December 31 in mainstem from the FFA barn to the conflu- 30 from mouth to Leonard Road. Trout: Minimum length ence of the North and South Forks, and October 1 through fourteen inches mouth to Highway 508 Bridge near Kearny October 31 on the North Fork from confluence to Maple Creek. Salmon: Open only October 16 through last day in Creek. Daily limit 2 salmon, except release wild coho, release February from mouth to Leonard Road. Daily limit 6 fish of wild chinook from mouth to FFA barn, and release chinook which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release adult from FFA barn to forks and in North Fork. chinook. Release wild adult coho December 1 through last day in February. Nooksack River, South Fork (Skagit/ Whatcom counties): From mouth to Skookum Creek: June 1 through last day in Newaukum River, Middle Fork, mouth to Taucher Road February season except closed July 1 through October 15 Bridge (Lewis County): June 1 to March 31 season. Trout: from Saxon Road Bridge to mouth of Skookum Creek. Selec- Minimum length fourteen inches. tive gear rules. Night closure August 1 through October 31. Newaukum River, North Fork (Lewis County): Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only From mouth to four hundred feet below Chehalis city October 16 through December 31. Daily limit 2 salmon, water intake: June 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Mini- except release chinook and wild coho. mum length fourteen inches. From Skookum Creek upstream: Closed waters. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 173] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

No Name Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in highway bridge at Malott: June 1 through August 31 season. April through October 31 season. Trout: Release all trout. Salmon: Open only July 1 through October 15 from mouth to Highway 97 Bridge immediately North Creek (Okanogan County): From mouth to falls at upstream of mouth. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than river mile 0.8: Selective gear rules. 2 may be adult salmon. Release coho and sockeye. North Creek (tributary of Sammamish River) (Snohomish/ Closed waters: From Zosel Dam downstream to one- King counties): June 1 through August 31 season. Juveniles quarter mile below the railroad trestle. only. Old Fishing Hole Pond (Kent) (King County): Last Saturday North Elton Ponds (Yakima County): December 1 through in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only. March 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion engine prohibited. Trout: Daily Old Mill Stream (Chelan County): Closed waters. limit two. Olequa Creek (Lewis County): June 1 through last day in North Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through February season. Trout: Release all fish except up to two October 31 season. hatchery steelhead may be retained per day. North Potholes Reserve Ponds (Grant County): February 1 Osborne Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through the day before opening of waterfowl season. Fishing through October 31 season. from any floating device prohibited, except float tubes per- Outlet Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five. mitted. Owens Pond (Pacific County): June 1 through October 31 North River (Grays Harbor/ Pacific counties), from Highway season. 105 Bridge upstream to Falls River: June 1 through last day in February season, except sturgeon. Night closure August 16 Packwood Lake (Lewis County): Closed waters: All inlet through November 30. Single point barbless hooks required streams and outlet from log boom to dam. Last Saturday in August 16 through November 30 upstream to Salmon Creek. April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Nonbuoyant lure restriction from Salmon Creek to Falls Daily limit five, minimum length ten inches. River August 16 through November 30. All game fish: Release all fish except that up to two hatchery steelhead per Padden Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April day may be retained. Salmon: Open only September 1 through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device through November 30 from Highway 105 Bridge to Salmon equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. Creek. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be Palix River, including all forks (Pacific County): June 1 adult salmon and of the adult fish not more than one may be through March 31 season, except sturgeon. Single point barb- a wild adult coho. Release adult chinook. Sturgeon: Open less hooks and night closure August 16 through November 30 year-round from Highway 105 Bridge to Salmon Creek. upstream to the confluence of the South and Middle Forks. Upstream from Falls River: Selective gear rules. All All game fish: Release all fish except up to two hatchery species: Release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead steelhead per day may be retained. Above the confluence of per day may be retained. the South and Middle Forks: Selective gear rules. Nonbuoy- Northern State Hospital Pond (Skagit County): Last Satur- ant lure restriction and night closure August 16 through day in April through October 31 season. Juveniles only. November 30. All game fish: Release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead per day may be retained. Salmon: Northwestern Reservoir (Klickitat/ Skamania counties): Last Open only September 1 through November 30 from the Saturday in April through last day in February season. Highway 101 Bridge to the confluence of the South and Mid- Nunnally Lake (Grant County): March 1 through November dle Forks. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be 30 season. Closed waters: Outlet stream of Nunnally Lake. adult salmon and of the adult salmon not more than one may Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one. be a wild adult coho. Release adult chinook. Sturgeon: Open year-round from the Highway 101 Bridge to the confluence Oakland Bay freshwater tributaries (Mason County), except of the South and Middle Forks. Goldsborough Creek (including Shelton Creek, Canyon Creek, Uncle John Creek, Campbell Creek, Melaney Creek, Palouse River and tributaries, except Rock Creek (Whitman Deer Creek, John's Creek, and Cranberry Creek to Lake Lim- County): Year-round season. Mainstem from mouth to base erick): Closed waters. of Palouse Falls. Trout: Daily limit 6 fish, minimum length 10 inches, no more than 3 trout over 20 inches may be Ohanapecosh Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis/ retained, except release all trout April 1 through June 15 and Pierce counties): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum release steelhead June 16 through August 31. Barbless hooks length twelve inches. required when fishing for steelhead. Bass: Fish 12 to 15 Ohop Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April through inches in length may be retained, but not more than 3 bass October 31 season. over 15 inches in length may be retained. Walleye: Daily limit 10 fish, no minimum size. No more than 5 walleye over Okanogan River (Okanogan County): 18 inches in length may be retained, and no more than 1 wall- From the mouth to the highway bridge at Malott: Year- eye over 24 inches in length may be retained. Channel cat- round season. Trout: Release all trout. Upstream from the fish: No daily limit. [Title 232 WAC—p. 174] (2007 Ed.) 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Palouse River mainstem above Palouse Falls and tributaries Philippa Creek (tributary to N.F. Snoqualmie River) (King except Rock Creek: Year-round season. County): Closed waters. Pampa Pond (Whitman County): March 1 through Septem- Phillips Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April ber 30 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. through October 31 season. Panhandle Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April Phillips Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. through October 31 season. Panther Creek (Chelan County): Closed waters. Pilchuck Creek (Snohomish County), mouth to Highway 9 Bridge: June 1 through November 30 season. Selective gear Panther Creek (tributary to Wind River) (Skamania County): rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Additional Closed waters. December 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Panther Lake (Kitsap/ Mason counties): Last Saturday in Minimum length fourteen inches. April through October 31 season. Pilchuck River (Snohomish County) Para-Juvenile Lake (Adams/ Grant counties): April 1 through From its mouth to five hundred feet downstream from September 30 season. Juveniles only. the Snohomish City diversion dam: December 1 through last day in February season. Fishing from any floating device pro- Park Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through hibited. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. September 30 season. From 500 feet below diversion dam upstream: Closed Parker Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April waters. through October 31 season. Pillar Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September 30 Pass Lake (Skagit County): Fly fishing only. Fishing from a season. floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. All spe- cies: Release all fish. Pine Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Pataha Creek (Garfield County): Within the city limits of Pomeroy: Juveniles only. Pine Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. From city limits of Pomeroy upstream: Selective gear rules. Ping Pond (Grant County): Third Saturday in April through Labor Day season. Juveniles and holders of reduced fee dis- Patterson Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April ability licenses only. Game fish: Daily limit of five fish in the through October 31 season. aggregate. No minimum or maximum size for any species. Pattison Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Pioneer Ponds (tributary to Stillaguamish River) (Snohomish County): Closed waters. Peabody Creek (Clallam County): Juveniles only. Pipers (Carkeek) Creek (King County), from its mouth to its Pearrygin Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April source, including tributaries: Closed waters. through September 30 season. Pit Lake (Douglas County): Juveniles only. Pend Oreille River (Pend Oreille County): Year-round sea- son. All sloughs within the boundaries of the Kalispell Reser- Pleasant Lake (Clallam County): Trout: Kokanee minimum vation except Calispell Slough: Closed waters. length eight inches, maximum length twenty inches. Perch Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday in April through Plummer Lake (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April September 30 season. through last day in February season. Percival Creek (Thurston County): Trout: Minimum length Poacher Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September 30 fourteen inches. season. Peshastin Creek (Chelan County): Mouth to Ruby Creek: Portage Creek (tributary to Stillaguamish River) (Snohomish Closed waters. County): Closed waters. Petit Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April Potholes Reservoir (Grant County): Crappie: Minimum through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device length nine inches. Crappie and bluegill: Combined daily equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. limit twenty-five fish. Perch: Daily limit twenty-five fish. Small mouth bass: Small mouth bass are not included as part Phalon Lake (Stevens County): Closed waters. of the bass daily limit. No minimum size. Small mouth bass Pheasant Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April to 12 to 17 inches in length may be retained. Daily limit 10 October 31 season. small mouth bass, not more than 1 of which may be greater than 14 inches in length. Walleye: Minimum size 12 inches Phelps Creek (Chelan County): From mouth to falls at river in length. Daily limit 8 walleye, not more than 1 of which mile 1: Selective gear rules. may be greater than 22 inches in length. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 175] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Potter's Pond (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April Quinault River, Upper (Jefferson County), from mouth at through October 31 season. upper end of Quinault Lake to the National Park boundary: June 1 through April 15 season. Trout: Minimum length Pratt River (tributary to Middle Fork Snoqualmie) (King fourteen inches. December 1 through April 15, one wild County): Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. steelhead per day may be retained. Salmon: Open only July Prices Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through 1 through October 31. Daily limit 6 fish except release adult October 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release salmon. all fish. Quincy Lake (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 sea- Promised Land Pond (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through son. October 31 season. Radar Ponds (Pacific County): Salmon: Landlocked salmon Purdy Creek (Mason County): June 1 through August 15 sea- rules apply. son. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. Raging River (King County), from its mouth to the Highway Puyallup River (Pierce County): 18 Bridge: June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. From mouth to the Electron power plant outlet: July 1 through last day in February season. Single point barbless Railroad Pond (Franklin County): Selective gear rules. hooks, nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure August 1 Trout: Daily limit two. through November 30 from the mouth to the Carbon River. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only Rainbow Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through Octo- September 1 through December 31 from mouth to Carbon ber 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. River. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be Trout: No more than 2 trout over 13 inches in length may be adult salmon. Release wild adult chinook. retained. From Electron power plant outlet upstream: July 1 Rapjohn Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: through October 31 season. Release all fish. Rat Lake (Okanogan County): April 1 through November Pysht River (Clallam County): June 1 through last day in 30: Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. December 1 through last day in February, one wild steelhead Rattlesnake Creek (Yakima County): Selective gear rules. per day may be retained. All species: Release all fish. Pysht River South Fork (Clallam County): Trout: Minimum Rattlesnake Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April length fourteen inches. through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Quail Lake (Adams County): Fly fishing only. Fishing from Ravensdale Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April any floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. All through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: species: Release all fish. Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches. Quarry Pond (Walla Walla County): Fishing from any float- Reflection Pond (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April ing device prohibited. Trout: No more than 2 trout over 13 through October 31 season. inches in length may be retained. Renner Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through Quigg Lake (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through April 15 October 31 season. season. Trout: Daily limit 2. Minimum length fourteen Riffe Lake (Reservoir) (Lewis County): Mossyrock Dam to inches. Salmon: Open only October 1 through January 31. 400 feet below Cowlitz Falls Dam. Closed waters: Lewis Daily limit 6 hatchery coho salmon of which no more than 4 County PUD safety signs approximately 800 feet below may be adult hatchery coho. Cowlitz Falls Dam to Dam. Lawful to fish up to the base of Quillayute River (Clallam County): Open year-round. May 1 Swofford Pond Dam. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules through May 31 release all fish except up to two hatchery apply. steelhead per day may be retained. Trout: Minimum length Rigley Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April fourteen inches. November 1 through last day in February, through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: daily limit three steelhead. December 1 through April 30, one Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches. wild steelhead per day may be retained. Salmon: Open only February 1 through November 30. Daily limit 6 fish of which Riley Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April no more than 2 may be adult salmon February 1 through through October 31 season. August 31 and 3 may be adult salmon September 1 through Rimrock Lake (Reservoir) (Yakima County): Chumming November 30. September 1 through November 30 the 3 adult permitted. Trout except kokanee: Daily limit five. Kokanee salmon may contain no more than 2 adult chinook or 2 adult not counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit sixteen. wild coho or 1 adult chinook and 1 adult wild coho. February 1 through August 31 release wild adult coho and wild adult Ringold Springs Creek (Hatchery Creek) (Franklin County): chinook. Closed waters. [Title 232 WAC—p. 176] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

Robbins Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April Royal Lake (Adams County): Closed waters. through October 31 season. Royal Slough (including Marsh Unit IV impoundments) Rock Creek (Adams/Whitman counties): Mouth to Endicott (Adams County): Closed waters. Road year-round season. Endicott Road to bridge on George Knott Road at Ruby Creek (tributary to Ross Lake) (Whatcom County): Revere: Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. Closed waters. Upstream from bridge on George Knott Road: Year- round season. Ruby Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Trout: Eastern brook trout not counted in daily trout limit. Eastern Rock Creek (Chelan County): Selective gear rules. brook trout daily limit ten. Once the daily limit of trout other than eastern brook trout has been achieved, the entire daily Rock Creek (Cedar River tributary below Landsburg Dam) limit for trout other than eastern brook trout and eastern (King County): Closed waters. brook trout has been taken. Rock Creek (Skamania County): Mouth to falls: June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Release all fish except up Rufus Woods Lake (Douglas County): Chumming allowed. to two hatchery steelhead may be retained per day. Above Trout: Daily limit two. Kokanee not included in daily trout falls, additional November 1 through March 15 season. limit. Kokanee daily limit 2. Sturgeon: Unlawful to fish for or retain sturgeon from Rufus Woods Lake and tributaries. Rocky Ford Creek and Ponds (Grant County): Fly fishing only. Fishing from bank only (no wading). All species: Sacheen Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April Release all fish. through October 31 season. Rocky Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April Saddle Mountain Lake (Grant County): Closed waters. through October 31 season. June 1 through October 31 selec- tive gear rules and all species: Release all fish. Sago Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September 30 season. Roesiger Lake (Snohomish County): Crappie: Daily limit ten, minimum length nine inches. Salmon Creek (Clark County), from mouth to 72nd Avenue N.E.: June 1 through March 15 season. Trout: Release all Roosevelt Lake (Ferry/ Lincoln/ Stevens counties): All spe- fish except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained per cies: Closed January 1 through May 31 in San Poil arm day. upstream from outlet of French Johns Lake, and April 1 through May 31 in Kettle arm upstream to Barstow Bridge. Salmon Creek, including all forks (Jefferson County): Trout except kokanee: Daily limit five. No more than two Closed waters. over twenty inches in length. Kokanee daily limit two. Wall- eye: No minimum size. Daily limit 8 fish not more than one Salmon Creek, mainstem (Okanogan County): Closed of which may be longer than 22 inches. Salmon: Landlocked waters. salmon rules apply. Sturgeon: Unlawful to fish for or retain sturgeon from Roosevelt Lake and tributaries. Carp: Unlaw- Salmon Creek, North Fork and West Fork from mouth to ful to fish for carp with bow and arrow. Small mouth bass: South Fork (Okanogan County): Selective gear rules. Small mouth bass do not count as part of the bass daily limit. Salmon Creek (tributary of Naselle River) (Pacific County): Fish between 12 and 17 inches in length may be retained. No June 1 through last day in February season. Selective gear minimum size. Daily limit 10 bass, no more than one bass rules. All species: Release all fish except up to two hatchery over 14 inches in length may be retained. steelhead per day may be retained. Rose Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Salmon River (Jefferson County) outside of Olympic National Park and Quinault Indian Reservation: June 1 Ross Lake (Reservoir) (Whatcom County): July 1 through through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length October 31 season. Selective gear rules, except fishing from fourteen inches. Hatchery steelhead in this river are steelhead a floating device equipped with an internal combustion motor with a dorsal fin height of less than 2-1/8 inches or with an allowed. Trout: Daily limit three, possession limit six, mini- adipose or ventral fin clip. Salmon: Open only September 1 mum length thirteen inches. through November 30. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 3 may be adult salmon and of the adult salmon not more Ross Lake tributary streams (Whatcom County), except Big than 2 may be adult chinook salmon. Beaver Creek and Ruby Creek: Closed waters: From closed water markers near mouth upstream for one mile. Above Salt Creek (Clallam County): Trout: Minimum length four- closed water marker in tributaries not listed as closed: July 1 teen inches. through October 31 season. From mouth to bridge on Highway 112: Additional Round Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April November 1 through last day in February season. Trout: through September 30 season. Minimum length fourteen inches. Rowland Lakes (Klickitat County): Last Saturday in April Samish Lake (Whatcom County): Trout: Cutthroat trout through last day in February season. daily limit two, minimum length fourteen inches. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 177] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Samish River (Whatcom County): From the mouth of the White Chuck River to headwa- From its mouth to the Hickson Bridge: June 1 through ters, including North Fork and South Fork upstream to Elliot March 15 season. From Highway 99 Bridge to department Creek: Selective gear rules. Trout except Dolly Varden/ Bull salmon rack: Closed waters. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain night closure August 1 through December 31. Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, mini- Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open mum length twenty inches. only July 1 through December 31 from mouth to Thomas South Fork upstream from Elliot Creek: June 1 through Road Bridge and October 1 through December 31 from Tho- August 31 season. Selective gear rules. mas Road Bridge to I-5 Bridge. Daily limit two salmon. From mouth to the Darrington Bridge: Additional March 1 through April 30 season. Selective gear rules. All Sammamish Lake (King County): Trout: Release all species: Release all fish. kokanee. Kokanee/ sockeye under fifteen inches are kokanee while those fifteen inches and over are sockeye salmon. Sawyer, Lake (King County): Chumming permitted. Crap- December 1 through June 30: Release all steelhead and rain- pie: Daily limit ten, minimum length nine inches. bow trout over twenty inches in length. Salmon: Closed to Schaefer Lake (Chelan County): Trout: Daily limit sixteen. salmon fishing within 100 yards of the mouth of Issaquah Creek. Open only August 16 through November 30. Daily Sekiu River (Clallam County): All open periods: Trout: limit two salmon. Release sockeye. Minimum length fourteen inches. Sammamish River (Slough) (King County), from the 68th From mouth to forks: Additional November 1 through Avenue N.E. Bridge to Lake Sammamish: January 1 through last day in February season. August 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Release all Serene Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April trout. through October 31 season. Sandyshore Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April Shady Lake (King County): June 1 through October 31 sea- to October 31 season. son. Trout: No more than one over fourteen inches in length. San Poil River (Ferry County): Unlawful to fish for or retain Shannon, Lake (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April sturgeon. through October 31 season. Chumming permitted. Trout: Minimum length six inches and maximum length eighteen Sarge Hubbard Park Pond (Yakima County): Juveniles and inches. holders of disability licenses only. Shellneck Creek (Yakima County): Closed waters. Satsop Lakes (Grays Harbor County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Shelton Creek (Mason County): Closed waters. Satsop River, (Grays Harbor County): Trout: Minimum Sherman Creek (Ferry County): length 14 inches in mainstem and all forks. Mainstem and From the mouth at Lake Roosevelt upstream to four hun- East Fork, single point barbless hooks and night closure dred feet above the water diversion dam for the hatchery: August 16 through November 30 except only August 16 Closed waters, except December 1 through August 31 season through October 31 on East Fork upstream from bridge at from the mouth upstream to the hatchery boat dock. Schafer State Park. Middle and West forks downstream from Cougar Smith Road nonbuoyant lure restriction and night Sherry Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April closure August 16 through November 30. Middle and West through October 31 season. Forks upstream from Cougar Smith Road night closure and Sherwood Creek (Mason County): Trout: Minimum length nonbuoyant lure restriction August 16 through October 31. fourteen inches. From mouth to bridge at Schafer Park: Additional November 1 through March 31 season. Salmon: Open only Sherwood Creek Mill Pond (Mason County): June 1 through October 1 through January 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which no October 31 season. Trout: Minimum length 14 inches, daily more than 2 may be adult salmon, except release adult chi- limit 2 fish. nook. Shiner Lake (Adams County): April 1 through September 30 Middle Fork (Turnow Branch), from mouth to Cougar season. Fishing from a floating device equipped with an Smith Road: Additional November 1 through last day in Feb- internal combustion motor prohibited. ruary season. West Fork, from mouth to Cougar Smith Road: Addi- Shoe Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through tional November 1 through last day in February season. October 31 season. Sauk River (Skagit/ Snohomish counties): Shoveler Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September From mouth to the mouth of the White Chuck River: 30 season. June 1 through last day in February season. Trout except Shye Lake (Grays Harbor County): June 1 through October Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. 31 season. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Sidley Lake (Okanogan County): Trout: Daily limit two. [Title 232 WAC—p. 178] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

Siebert Creek (Clallam County): Trout: Minimum length through December 31. Daily limit three salmon except fourteen inches. release chinook. From Gilligan Creek to Cascade River: June 1 through Silent Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April March 15 season except closed June 1 through June 30 and through October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device August 1 through August 31 between a line 200 feet above equipped with an internal combustion engine prohibited. the east bank of the Baker River to a line 200 feet below the Silvas Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Release all trout. west bank of the Baker River. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure July 1 through November 30. Trout except Silver Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County), Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. mouth to USFS Road 4778: Selective gear rules. Trout: Legal to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of the trout Minimum length twelve inches. daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Salmon: Open Silver Lake (Cowlitz County): Crappie: Daily limit ten crap- only September 16 through December 31 Gilligan Creek to pie. Minimum size nine inches in length. the Dalles Bridge at Concrete. Daily limit three salmon except release chinook. Silver Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April through From the Dalles Bridge at Concrete to the Highway 530 October 31 season. Bridge at Rockport - Salmon open July 1 through July 31 except closed 12:01 a.m. July 6 until 2:00 p.m. July 7 and Silver Lake (Spokane County): Crappie: Daily limit ten, 12:01 a.m. July 10 until 2:00 p.m. July 11, and, except closed minimum length nine inches. from 200 feet above the mouth of the Baker River to the Cas- Silver Lake, North (Spokane County): March 1 through Sep- cade River. Daily limit two sockeye salmon. Release all tember 30 and November 1 through December 31 season. salmon except sockeye salmon. Salmon open September 16 Selective gear rules. March 1 through September 30: Trout: through December 31. Daily limit three salmon except Daily limit 2 fish, minimum length 14 inches, except release release chinook. Additional season: March 16 through April fish with clipped adipose fin. November 1 through December 30. Selective gear rules except lawful to fish from a floating 31: All species: Release all fish. device equipped with an internal combustion motor. Unlaw- ful to fish from a floating device while under power. All spe- Silver Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April cies: Release all fish. through October 31 season. From the Highway 530 Bridge at Rockport to the Cas- Silvernail Lake (Okanogan County): Juveniles only. cade River - Salmon open June 1 through July 9. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure June 1 through November Similkameen River (Okanogan County): 30. Daily limit two salmon. Release all salmon except hatch- From mouth to Enloe Dam: December 1 through March ery chinook. Salmon open September 16 through December 31 season. Whitefish gear rules apply. 31. Daily limit three salmon. Release chinook. Additional From Enloe Dam to Canadian border: Additional season: March 16 through April 30. Selective gear rules December 1 through March 31 season. Whitefish gear rules except lawful to fish from a floating device equipped with an apply. internal combustion motor. Unlawful to fish from a floating device while under power. All species: Release all fish. Sinlahekin Creek (Okanogan County), from Palmer Lake to From Cascade River to Gorge Powerhouse: June 1 Cecile Creek bridge: June 1 through August 31 season. through March 15 season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and Selective gear rules. Additional December 1 through March night closure July 1 through November 30. Trout except 31 season. Whitefish gear rules apply. Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Sixteen Lake (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April Legal to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of the trout through October 31 season. daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. From the Gorge Powerhouse to Gorge Dam: Closed Skagit River (Skagit/ Whatcom counties): waters. From mouth to the Memorial Highway Bridge (Highway 536 at Mt. Vernon): Year-round season. Selective gear rules Skamokawa Creek (Wahkiakum County), mouth to forks just March 1 through May 31 except lawful to fish from a floating below Oatfield and Middle Valley Road: November 1 device equipped with an internal combustion motor. Trout through March 15 season. All species: Release all fish other except Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen than steelhead. Trout: Minimum length twenty inches. inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of Skate Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County): trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Salmon: Trout: Daily limit five, no more than one over twelve inches Open only September 1 through December 31. Daily limit in length. Release cutthroat. Release rainbow trout except three salmon except release chinook. rainbow trout having a clipped adipose fin and a healed scar From Memorial Highway Bridge (Highway 536 at Mt. at the site of the clipped fin. Vernon) upstream to Gilligan Creek: June 1 through March 15 season. Night closure and nonbuoyant lure restriction July Skokomish River (Mason County), mouth to forks: Night 1 through November 30. Trout except Dolly Varden/ Bull closure, nonbuoyant lure restriction and single point barbless Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain hooks required August 1 through November 30 mouth to Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, mini- Highway 101. June 1 through last day in February season mum length twenty inches. Salmon: Open only September 1 except closed September 14 through September 30 mouth to (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 179] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Highway 101 Bridge. All game fish: Release all fish except Bridge at Monroe downstream two thousand five hundred that up to two hatchery steelhead per day may be retained. feet. Trout except Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout: Minimum Salmon: Open only August 1 through September 13 and length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull October 1 through December 15 mouth to Highway 101 Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty Bridge. Terminal gear restricted to no closer than 25 feet of a inches. Salmon: Open September 1 through December 31 tribal gill net. Daily limit 1 salmon August 1 through Septem- mouth to Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe. Daily limit 2 ber 13. Release chum salmon. Daily limit 6 salmon Septem- salmon. Release chinook and pink. Open June 1 through July ber 14 through December 15, except daily limit may contain 31 Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe to Wallace River. Daily no more than 4 adult fish and of these adults not more than limit 2 hatchery chinook. Open September 1 through Decem- one may be an adult chinook. October 1 through October 15 ber 31 Lewis Street Bridge to Wallace River. Daily limit 2 release chum salmon. salmon. Release chinook and pink. From the mouth of the Wallace River to the forks: June Skokomish River, North Fork (Mason County): 1 through last day in February season, except closed June 1 to From mouth to lower dam: June 1 through last day in 8:00 a.m. August 1 in those waters one thousand five hundred February season. All species: Release all fish except up to feet upstream and one thousand feet downstream of the outlet two hatchery steelhead per day may be retained. at Skykomish Rearing Ponds. Nonbuoyant lure restriction Above Lake Cushman, mouth to Olympic National Park and night closure August 1 through November 30. Fishing boundary: June 1 through August 31 season. Selective gear from any floating device prohibited in the area one thousand rules. Trout: Release all fish. five hundred feet upstream and one thousand feet down- Skokomish River, South Fork (Mason County): stream of the outlet at Skykomish Rearing Ponds August 1 From mouth to mouth of Church Creek: June 1 through through last day in February. Trout except Dolly Varden/ Bull last day in February season. All species: Release all fish Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal to retain except up to two hatchery steelhead per day may be retained. Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, mini- From mouth of Church Creek to mouth of Rule Creek: mum length twenty inches. Salmon: Open only September 1 Closed waters. through December 31. Daily limit 2 salmon. Release chinook From mouth of Rule Creek to headwaters: Selective and pink. gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches. Skykomish River, North Fork (Snohomish County): From mouth to one thousand feet downstream from Bear Skookum Creek (Mason County): Trout: Minimum length Creek Falls: June 1 through last day in February season. fourteen inches. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure August 1 Skookum Lakes, North and South (Pend Oreille County): through November 30. Trout: Minimum length fourteen Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. inches. From one thousand feet below Bear Creek Falls to Deer Skookumchuck Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Release all Falls: Closed waters. trout. Skykomish River, South Fork (King/ Snohomish counties): Skookumchuck Reservoir (Thurston County): June 1 From mouth to six hundred feet downstream from the through October 31 season. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum Sunset Falls Fishway: June 1 through last day in February length twelve inches. season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure August Skookumchuck River (Thurston County): 1 through November 30. Trout: Minimum length fourteen From mouth to four hundred feet below the outlet of the inches. PP&L/ WDFW steelhead rearing pond located at the base of From a point six hundred feet downstream of the Sunset the Skookumchuck Dam: June 1 through April 30 season. Falls Fishway to the Sunset Falls Fishway: Closed waters. Single point barbless hooks and night closure August 16 From Sunset Falls to source: June 1 through November through November 30. Trout: Minimum length fourteen 30 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length four- inches. Salmon: Open only October 16 through last day in teen inches. Whitefish: Additional December 1 through last February. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be day in February season. Release all fish other than whitefish. adult salmon, except December 1 through the last day in Feb- Slate Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Trout: ruary release adult wild coho. Release adult chinook. Eastern brook trout not counted in daily trout limit. Eastern From Skookumchuck Reservoir upstream and all tribu- brook trout daily limit ten. Once the daily limit of trout other taries: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length twelve than eastern brook trout has been achieved, the entire daily inches. limit for trout other than eastern brook trout and eastern brook trout has been taken. Skykomish River (Snohomish County): From mouth to mouth of Wallace River: June 1 through Smith Creek (near North River) (Pacific County): June 1 last day in February season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and through last day in February season, except sturgeon. Single night closure August 1 through November 30 mouth to Lewis point barbless hooks, and night closure August 16 through Street Bridge in Monroe and June 1 through November 30 November 30 upstream to the Highway 101 Bridge. All game from Lewis Street Bridge in Monroe to Wallace River. Fish- fish: Release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead per ing from any floating device prohibited November 1 through day may be retained. Salmon: Open only September 1 last day in February from the boat ramp below Lewis Street through November 30 from mouth to Highway 101 Bridge. [Title 232 WAC—p. 180] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult Snow Creek (Jefferson County), including all tributaries: salmon and of the adult salmon not more than one may be an Closed waters. adult wild coho. Release adult chinook. Sturgeon: Open year-round from mouth to Highway 101 Bridge. Snyder Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Release all trout. Snake River: Year-round season. Closed to the taking of all Sol Duc River (Clallam County): Open year-round. May 1 trout April 1 through June 15. Trout: Daily limit six, mini- through May 31 release all fish except up to two hatchery mum length ten inches, no more than three over twenty steelhead per day may be retained. Selective gear rules from inches. Release all steelhead June 16 through August 31. the concrete pump station at the Sol Duc Hatchery to the Barbless hooks required when fishing for steelhead. Stur- Highway 101 Bridge downstream of Snider Creek November geon: Unlawful to retain sturgeon in mainstem and tributar- 1 through April 30, and from the Highway 101 Bridge to ies upstream from Lower Granite Dam. Bass: Fish twelve to Olympic National Park June 1 through October 31. Trout: seventeen inches in length may be retained. Up to but not Minimum length fourteen inches. November 1 through last more than 3 bass over fifteen inches in length may be day in February, daily limit three steelhead from mouth to retained. Walleye: Daily limit 10 fish. No minimum size. No concrete pump station at Sol Duc Hatchery. December 1 more than 5 fish over 18 inches in length. No more than 1 fish through April 30, from mouth to the concrete pump station at over 24 inches in length. Channel catfish: No daily limit. the Sol Duc Hatchery, one wild steelhead per day may be retained. Salmon: Open only February 1 through November Closed waters: Within four hundred feet of the base of any dam and within a four hundred foot radius around the fish 30 from mouth to concrete pump station. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult salmon February 1 ladder entrance at Lyons Ferry Hatchery, within a two hun- dred foot radius upstream of the fish ladder exit above Lower through August 31 and of which no more than 3 may be adult Granite Dam, and within an area one thousand two hundred salmon September 1 through November 30. February 1 through August 31 release wild adult coho and wild adult chi- feet downstream from the base of the west lock gate at Little Goose Dam on the south bank of the Snake River and one nook. September 1 through November 30 the daily limit may contain no more than 2 adult chinook or 2 adult wild coho or hundred feet out into the river from said river bank. 1 adult chinook and 1 adult wild coho. Snipe Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September 30 season. Sooes River (Suez River) (Clallam County): June 1 through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen Snohomish River (Snohomish County), including all chan- inches. nels, sloughs, and interconnected waterways, but excluding Soos Creek (King County), from mouth to bridge near hatch- all tributaries: June 1 through last day in February season, except sturgeon. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night clo- ery residence: June 1 through August 31 season except salmon. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: sure August 1 through November 30. Trout except Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Legal Open only October 7 through October 29 to fishing by juve- to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, niles only. Night closure October 8 through October 30. Ter- minal gear restricted to one single point hook. Daily limit two minimum length twenty inches. Salmon: Open only Septem- ber 1 through December 31. Daily limit 2 salmon. Release coho salmon. chinook and pink. Sturgeon: Open year-round from mouth to Bridge near hatchery residence to Salmon hatchery rack: Highway 2 Bridge. June 1 through August 31 season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Snoqualmie River (King County): From mouth to the falls: June 1 through last day in Feb- South Bend Mill Pond (Pacific County): Juveniles only. ruary season, except waters within the Puget Power tunnel at South Prairie Creek (Pierce County), mouth to Page Creek: the falls and within fifty feet of any point on Puget Power's Closed waters. lower Plant # 2 building (north bank) are closed waters. June 1 through November 30 selective gear rules, except fishing Spada Lake (Reservoir) (Snohomish County): Last Saturday from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion in April through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. motor allowed. Fishing from any floating device prohibited Trout: Maximum length twelve inches. November 1 through last day in February from the mouth of Tokul Creek downstream to the boat ramp at Plumb access, Spada Lake (Reservoir) tributaries (Snohomish County): about one-quarter mile. Night closure September 1 through Closed waters. November 30. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Spanaway Lake and Spanaway Lake outlet downstream to Salmon: Open only September 1 through December 31. the dam (approximately 800 feet) (Pierce County): Year- Daily limit 2 fish. Release chinook and pink. round season. From Snoqualmie Falls upstream, including the North and South Forks: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum Spearfish Lake (Klickitat County): Last Saturday in April length ten inches. Additional November 1 through May 31 through last day in February season. season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. Spectacle Lake (Okanogan County): April 1 through Sep- Snoqualmie Middle Fork from mouth to source includ- tember 30 season. ing all tributaries except Pratt and Taylor rivers: Year-round season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. Spirit Lake (Skamania County): Closed waters. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 181] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Spokane River (Spokane County): Stetattle Creek (Whatcom County), from its mouth to mouth From SR 25 Bridge upstream to the upstream boundary of Bucket Creek (one and one-half miles upstream): Closed at Plese Flats Day Use Area (Riverside State Park), except waters. Long Lake, formed by Long Lake Dam (see also Long Lake): Stevens Creek (Grays Harbor County), mouth to Highway Year-round season except walleye. Trout: Daily limit five, 101 Bridge: June 1 through September 30 and December 1 no more than two over twenty inches in length. Walleye: through last day in February season. Trout: Minimum length Daily limit eight, no minimum length, no more than one over fourteen inches. twenty-two inches in length. April 1 through May 31 release all walleye. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply. Stur- Stevens, Lake (Snohomish County): Chumming permitted. geon: Unlawful to fish for or retain sturgeon. Small mouth Kokanee: Kokanee not included in trout daily limit. Kokanee bass: Small mouth bass do not count as part of the bass daily daily limit ten fish. limit. Small mouth bass 12 to 17 inches in length may be retained. No minimum size. Daily limit 10 bass, no more than Steves Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through one bass greater than 14 inches in length may be retained. October 31 season. From the upstream boundary at Plese Flats Day Use Stickney Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April Area (Riverside State Park) upstream to the Monroe Street through October 31 season. Dam: Year-round season. Selective gear rules. Trout: Daily limit one. Release wild trout. Salmon: Landlocked salmon Stillaguamish River (Snohomish County): rules apply. Sturgeon: Unlawful to fish for or retain sturgeon. From mouth to Marine Drive, including all sloughs: From Monroe Street Dam upstream to Upriver Dam: Year-round season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night Year-round season. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply. closure August 1 through November 30. Trout: Minimum From Upriver Dam upstream to the Idaho/ Washington length fourteen inches. Salmon: Open only September 1 state line: June 1 through March 15 season. Selective gear through December 31. Daily limit 2 salmon. Release chinook rules, except fishing from a floating device equipped with an and pink salmon. internal combustion motor permitted. All species: Release all From Marine Drive to the forks, except from the barrier fish. dam (downstream of I-5) downstream two hundred feet which is closed waters: June 1 through last day in February Sprague Lake (Adams/ Lincoln counties): season. Night closure August 1 through November 30. Selec- Waters south of the lakeside edge of the reeds and waters tive gear rules June 1 through November 30 except fishing of Cow Creek south to Danekas Road: July 1 through Sep- from a floating device equipped with an internal combustion tember 15 season. Crappie: Daily limit ten, minimum length motor allowed. Game fish: June 1 through November 30 nine inches. Walleye: Minimum size 12 inches in length. release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead per day Daily limit 8 walleye, not more than 1 of which may be may be retained. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches greater than 22 inches in length. December 1 through last day in February. Salmon: Open only September 1 through December 31. Daily limit 2 Spring Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Daily limit five. salmon. Release chinook and pink salmon. Spring Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October Stillaguamish River, North Fork (Snohomish County), from 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. mouth to Swede Heaven Bridge: June 1 through last day in Trout: No more than 2 trout over 13 inches in length may be February season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night clo- retained. sure August 1 through November 30. Fishing from any float- ing device prohibited upstream of the Highway 530 Bridge at Spring Lakes (Grant County): March 1 through July 31 sea- mile post 28.8 (Cicero Bridge). Fishing from any floating son. device equipped with a motor prohibited downstream from Squalicum Lake (Whatcom County): Fly fishing only. Fish- the Highway 530 Bridge. June 1 through November 30: All ing from a floating device equipped with a motor prohibited. species: Release all fish except hatchery steelhead. June 1 Trout: Daily limit two. through November 30 fly fishing only. December 1 through last day in February: Trout: Minimum length fourteen Stan Coffin Lake (Grant County): Bass: Release all bass. inches. Starvation Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April Stillaguamish River, South Fork (Snohomish County): through May 31 season. Additional June 1 through October From mouth to four hundred feet downstream of the out- 31 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. let to fishway at Granite Falls: June 1 through last day in February season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night clo- Steel Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through sure August 1 through November 30. Trout: Minimum October 31 season. length fourteen inches. Stehekin River (Chelan County), from the mouth to Agnes From four hundred feet below the outlet of the end of the Creek: July 1 through October 31 season. Selective gear fishway to Mt. Loop Highway bridge above Granite Falls: rules. Trout: Minimum length fifteen inches. Release cut- Closed waters. throat. Additional March 1 through June 30 season. Selective From Mt. Loop Highway Bridge above Granite Falls to gear rules. All species: Release all fish. source: June 1 through November 30 season. Nonbuoyant [Title 232 WAC—p. 182] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619 lure restriction and night closure August 1 through November bustion motor allowed. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules 30. apply. Storm Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April Swofford Pond (Lewis County): Fishing from a floating through October 31 season. device equipped with an internal combustion motor prohib- ited. Stratford/ Brook Lake (Grant County): February 1 through September 30 season. Tacoma Creek and tributaries (Pend Oreille County): Trout: Eastern brook trout not counted in daily trout limit. Eastern Stump Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through brook trout daily limit ten. Once the daily limit of trout other October 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped than eastern brook trout has been achieved, the entire daily with an internal combustion engine prohibited. limit for trout other than eastern brook trout and eastern Suiattle River (Skagit County): Trout: Legal to retain Dolly brook trout has been taken. Varden/ Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum Tahuya River (Mason County): Selective gear rules and length twenty inches. release all fish except salmon. Salmon: Open only Septem- Sullivan Creek (Pend Oreille County), from Mill Pond ber 16 through October 31 mouth to marker one mile above upstream and tributaries: Selective gear rules. Trout: Eastern North Shore Road Bridge. Daily limit 2 coho salmon. brook trout not counted in daily trout limit. Eastern brook Taneum Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules. trout daily limit ten. Once the daily limit of trout other than eastern brook trout has been achieved, the entire daily limit Tanwax Lake (Pierce County): Last Saturday in April for trout other than eastern brook trout and eastern brook through October 31 season. Crappie: Daily limit ten, mini- trout has been taken. mum length nine inches. Sullivan Lake (Pend Oreille County): Trout: Daily limit 2 Tapps Lake (Reservoir) and Tapps Lake (Reservoir) intake trout, except kokanee not counted in daily trout limit. canal (Pierce County), to within four hundred feet of the Kokanee daily limit ten. screen at Dingle Basin: Year-round season. Sultan River (Snohomish County), from its mouth to a point Tarboo Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April four hundred feet downstream from the diversion dam at through November 30 season. Fishing from a floating device river mile 9.7: June 1 through last day in February season. equipped with an internal combustion engine prohibited. Trout except Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout: Minimum length Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply. fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Tate Creek (tributary to N.F. Snoqualmie River) (King County): Closed waters. Sultan River, North and South Forks (Snohomish County): Closed waters. Taylor River (tributary to the Middle Fork Snoqualmie) (King County): Selective gear rules. All species: Release all Summit Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April fish. through October 31 season. Teal Lakes (North and South) (Grant County): April 1 Summit Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April through September 30 season. through October 31 season. Teal Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April to Sunday Creek (tributary to N.F. Snoqualmie River) (King August 31 season. Fishing from a floating device equipped County): Closed waters. with an internal combustion engine prohibited. Additional September 1 through March 30 season. Selective gear rules. Sutherland Lake (Clallam County): Chumming permitted. All species: Release all fish. Swale Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Release all trout. Teanaway River, including North Fork (Kittitas County): Swamp Creek (tributary to Sammamish River) (Snohomish/ Selective gear rules. King counties): June 1 through August 31 season. Juveniles only. Tenas Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Swan Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. Tennant Lake (Whatcom County): Fishing from any floating device prohibited from first Friday in October through Janu- Swan's Mill Pond (Stossel Creek) (King County): June 1 ary 15. through October 31 season. Terrell, Lake (Whatcom County): Fishing from any floating Swauk Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules. device prohibited the first Saturday after Labor Day through the following Friday and from October 1 through January 31 Swift Reservoir (Skamania County): Last Saturday in April except fishing from floating dock permitted. through October 31 season. From posted markers below Eagle Cliff Bridge to Bridge: Selective gear rules except Thomas Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April fishing from a floating device equipped with an internal com- through October 31 season. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 183] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Thornton Creek (tributary to Lake Washington) (King Touchet River (Columbia/ Walla Walla counties): County): June 1 through August 31 season. Juveniles only. Bass: Bass 12 to 17 inches in length may be retained. Thread Lake (Adams County): April 1 through September Up to but not more than 3 greater than 15 inches may be 30 season. retained as part of the daily limit. From confluence of north and south forks upstream, Tibbetts Creek (tributary to Lake Sammamish) (King including Robinson and Wolf Forks: Selective gear rules. County): June 1 through August 31 season. Juveniles only. Bass: Statewide rules apply. Trout: Release all steelhead. Tieton River (Yakima County): Lawful to fish to base of Tributaries other than North Fork, South Fork, Robinson Tieton (Rimrock) Dam. Additional December 1 through Fork, and Wolf Fork: Closed waters. March 31 season: Whitefish gear rules apply. North Fork: Upstream of Spangler Creek June 1 through August 31 season. Tieton River, North Fork (Yakima County), upstream from South Fork: Upstream from Griffin Creek June 1 Rimrock Lake: Closed waters: Spillway channel. June 1 through August 31 season. through August 15 season. Wolf Fork: Upstream from Coates Creek June 1 through Tieton River, South Fork (Yakima County): From mouth to August 31 season. bridge on USFS Rd. 1070 (approximately 12.5 miles): From mouth to confluence of north and south forks: Closed waters. Additional season: November 1 through April 15. Barbless Tiger Lake (Kitsap/ Mason counties): Last Saturday in April hooks required. All species: Release all fish except hatchery through October 31 season. steelhead and brown trout. Trout: Daily limit three fish. Tilton River (Lewis County), from mouth to West Fork: June Toutle River (Cowlitz County): 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Daily limit five, no more From mouth to forks, and North Fork from the mouth to than one over twelve inches in length. Release cutthroat. the posted deadline below the fish collection facility: June 1 Release rainbow trout except rainbow trout having a clipped through November 30 season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction adipose fin and a healed scar at the site of the clipped fin. and night closure September 1 through October 15 on North Salmon: Open only June 1 through December 31. Daily limit Fork from confluence with South Fork to mouth of Green 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult fish. Release River. All game fish: Release all fish except up to two hatch- wild coho. ery steelhead per day may be retained. Salmon: Open only Tilton River, East, North, South and West Forks (Lewis August 1 through November 30. Daily limit 6 fish of which County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release chum and wild twelve inches. coho. Release all chinook October 1 through November 30 in North Fork upstream from Kidd Valley Bridge. Toad Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April From the posted deadline below the fish collection facil- through October 31 season. ity upstream to the headwaters, including all tributaries, but Tokul Creek (King County): excepting Castle and Coldwater Lakes: Closed waters. From mouth to the Fish Hatchery Road Bridge: Decem- Toutle River, South Fork (Cowlitz County), mouth to source: ber 1 through last day in February season, closed 5:00 p.m. to Closed waters: All tributaries. June 1 through November 30 7:00 a.m. daily. Nonbuoyant lure restriction. Trout: Mini- season. All species: Release all fish except hatchery steel- mum length fourteen inches. head. Trout: Minimum length twenty inches. Mouth to 4100 From Fish Hatchery Road Bridge to posted cable bound- Road Bridge: Additional December 1 through March 31 sea- ary marker located approximately four hundred feet down- son. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish except stream of the hatchery intake: January 15 through last day in hatchery steelhead. February season, closed 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily. Non- buoyant lure restriction. Trout: Minimum length 14 inches. Trapper Lake (Chelan County): Trout: Daily limit two. From the posted cable boundary marker located approx- Trout Creek (tributary to Wind River) (Skamania County): imately four hundred feet downstream of the hatchery intake Closed waters. to the railroad trestle: Closed waters. Tolt River (King County): Trout Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through From mouth to the USGS trolley cable near the conflu- October 31 season. ence of the North and South Forks: June 1 through last day in Trout Lake (tributary to Big White Salmon River) (Klickitat February season. June 1 through November 30, selective gear County): June 1 through October 31 season. rules. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. From the USGS trolley cable to the falls in Sec. 21, Twp Tucannon River (Columbia/ Walla Walla counties): Closed 26N., R 8 E. on the North Fork, and to the dam on the South waters: All tributaries. Fork: Closed waters. From the mouth upstream to Turner Road Bridge: Addi- From falls upstream on North Fork: Selective gear rules. tional November 1 through April 15 season. Barbless hooks All species: Release all fish. required. All species: Release all fish except hatchery steel- From dam upstream on South Fork: Selective gear rules. head and whitefish. Trout: Daily limit three hatchery steel- Trout: Minimum length ten inches. head. [Title 232 WAC—p. 184] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619

From the Turner Road Bridge upstream to the Tucannon rules apply. Pond Two: Last Saturday in April through Hatchery Bridge: Selective gear rules June 1 through Octo- November 30 season. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules ber 31. Additional season November 1 through April 15. apply. Barbless hooks required. All species: Release all fish except hatchery steelhead and whitefish. Trout: Daily limit three Vancouver Lake and all other waters west of Burlington- hatchery steelhead. Northern Railroad from Columbia River drawbridge near From the Tucannon Hatchery Bridge upstream to 500 Vancouver downstream to Lewis River (Clark County): feet above the Rainbow Lake intake: Closed waters. Closed waters: April 1 through May 30 the Vancouver Lake From 500 feet above the Rainbow Lake intake to the flushing channel is closed and it is closed to fishing from the Cow Camp Bridge: Selective gear rules. Release steelhead. lake shoreline within 400 feet east and west of the channel From Cow Camp Bridge upstream: Closed waters. exit. Chumming permitted. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum length twelve inches. Sturgeon: Seasons, days of the week, Tucquala Lake (Kittitas County): June 1 through October 31 daily limits, and size limits same as in adjacent waters of season. mainstem Columbia River. Tunnel Lake (Skamania County): Trout: No more than 2 Vanes Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April trout 20 inches in length or greater may be retained. through October 31 season. Twin Lake (Jefferson County): Last Saturday in April Van Winkle Creek (Grays Harbor County): Mouth to 400 through October 31 season. feet below outlet of Lake Aberdeen Hatchery: Game fish: Twin Lakes (Chelan County) and tributaries and outlet Minimum length 14 inches. Salmon: Open only September 1 stream to junction with the Napeequa River: Closed waters. through January 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which not more than 2 may be adult fish. Release chum, adult chinook and wild Twisp River (Okanogan County), from mouth to War Creek: adult coho. June 1 through August 15 season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release all fish. War Creek to South Fork Twisp Vic Meyers (Rainbow) Lake (Grant County): Last Saturday River: Closed waters. in April through September 30 season. Tye River (King County): Foss River to Alpine Falls June 1 Vogler Lake (Skagit County): Last Saturday in April through through October 31 season: Selective gear rules. Trout: October 31 season. Fly fishing only. All species: Release all Minimum length fourteen inches. Whitefish: Additional fish. November 1 through last day in February season. Release all Voight Creek (Pierce County): From mouth to Highway 162 fish other than whitefish. From Alpine falls upstream: Trout: Bridge: Closed waters. Minimum size ten inches. U Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through Wagners Lake (Snohomish County): Last Saturday in April October 31 season. through October 31 season. Umtanum Creek (Kittitas County): Selective gear rules. Wahkiacus Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Release all trout. Uncle John Creek (Mason County): Closed waters. Waitts Lake (Stevens County): Last Saturday in April Union Creek (Yakima County): From mouth upstream to through last day in February season. falls (approximately 1/ 4 mile): Closed waters. Walker Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April through Union River (Mason County): Mouth to North Shore Road October 31 season. Bridge. All species: Release all fish except sturgeon. From North Shore Road Bridge to lower bridge on Old Wallace River (Snohomish County): Belfair Highway: June 1 through August 15 season. Selec- From its mouth to 200 feet upstream of the water intake tive gear rules. All species: Release all fish except sturgeon. of the salmon hatchery: June 1 through last day in February From lower bridge on Old Belfair Highway upstream to season. Closed waters: From the first Burlington-Northern watershed boundary: Selective gear rules. All species: Railroad bridge (below Highway 2) to a point two hundred Release all fish except sturgeon. feet upstream of the water intake of the salmon hatchery dur- From watershed boundary to source, including all tribu- ing the period June 1 through August 31. Fishing from any taries: Closed waters. floating device prohibited November 1 through last day in February. Trout except Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout: Minimum Upper Wheeler Reservoir (Chelan County): Closed waters. length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull Valley Creek (Clallam County): Juveniles only. Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty inches. Salmon: Open only September 1 through November Vance Creek (Mason County): Trout: Minimum length 30. Daily limit 2 coho. fourteen inches. From 200 feet upstream of the water intake of the salmon Vance Creek/ Elma Ponds (Grays Harbor County): Pond hatchery to mouth of Olney Creek: November 1 through last One: Last Saturday in April through November 30 season. day in February season. Fishing from any floating device pro- Juveniles, holders of a senior license and holders of a depart- hibited. Trout except Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout: Minimum ment disability license only. Salmon: Landlocked salmon length fourteen inches. Legal to retain Dolly Varden/ Bull (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 185] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

Trout as part of trout daily limit, minimum length twenty Washington, Lake, Ship Canal (King County) (waters east of inches. a north-south line 400 feet west of the fish ladder at the Chit- tenden Locks and west of a north-south line at the eastern Walla Walla River (Walla Walla County): ends of the concrete abutments east of the Montlake Bridge): From mouth to the Touchet River: Year-round season. West of Fremont Bridge: Fishing from floating device pro- Trout: Barbless hooks required when fishing for steelhead. hibited. East of Fremont Bridge: Chumming permitted. Trout: Release trout April 1 through May 31. Daily limit From west boundary to a north-south line 400 feet east of three hatchery steelhead. Bass: No minimum or maximum the eastern end of the northern wing wall of Chittenden size. No more than three fish over fifteen inches in length Locks: Closed waters. may be retained. From 400 feet east of the eastern end of the northern From the Touchet River upstream to state line: Trout: wing wall of Chittenden Locks to the east boundary: Open All tributaries except Mill Creek, maximum length twenty year-round. Trout: December 1 through last day in February inches. Bass: No minimum or maximum size. No more than daily limit five, no minimum length. Release steelhead and three fish over fifteen inches in length may be retained. Addi- rainbow trout over twenty inches in length. March 1 through tional season November 1 through April 15. All species: June 30, daily limit five, minimum length twelve inches. Barbless hooks required and release all fish except hatchery Release steelhead and rainbow trout over twenty inches in steelhead. Trout: Daily limit three hatchery steelhead. length. July 1 through November 30, daily limit five, no min- Walupt Lake (Lewis County): Closed waters: All inlet imum length. Kokanee/ sockeye less than fifteen inches in streams. Last Saturday in April through October 31 season. length are kokanee and fifteen inches and over in length are Selective gear rules except fishing from a floating device sockeye salmon. equipped with an internal combustion motor allowed. Trout: Washougal River (Clark County): Night closure year-round. Minimum length ten inches. From mouth to bridge at Salmon Falls: June 1 through Wannacut Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April March 15 season. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and stationary through October 31 season. gear restriction July 1 through October 31. When nonbuoyant lure restriction is in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth Wapato Lake (Chelan County): Last Saturday in April may be retained. Trout: Release all trout except up to 2 through October 31 season. Trout: Release all trout. From hatchery steelhead per day may be retained. Salmon: Open August 1 through October 31: Selective gear rules except only August 1 through March 15. Daily limit 6 fish of which fishing from a device equipped with an internal combustion no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release chum and wild motor permitted. coho. Upstream of Little Washougal River, release chinook October 1 through November 30. Wapato Lake (Pierce County): Juveniles only. From mouth to Mt. Norway Bridge: Additional March Ward Lake (Ferry County): Last Saturday in April through 16 through May 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: October 31 season. Release all trout except up to 2 hatchery steelhead per day may be retained. Ward Lake (Thurston County): Last Saturday in April From bridge at Salmon Falls to its source, including trib- through October 31 season. utaries: Closed waters. Warden Lake and Warden Lake, South (Grant County): Last Washougal River, West (North) Fork (Clark/ Skamania coun- Saturday in April through September 30 season. ties): From mouth to the water intake at the department hatch- Washburn Island Pond (Okanogan County): April 1 through ery: Closed waters. September 30 season. Fishing from a floating device From intake at department hatchery to source: June 1 equipped with an internal combustion motor prohibited. through March 15 season. Trout: Release all trout except up Washburn Lake (Okanogan County): Last Saturday in April to 2 hatchery steelhead per day may be retained. through October 31 season. Trout: Daily limit two. Watson Lake (Columbia County): March 1 through October Washington, Lake, including that portion of the Sammamish 31 season. Fishing from any floating device prohibited. River from the 68th Avenue N.E. Bridge downstream (King Trout: No more than 2 trout over 13 inches in length may be County): Fishing from floating device prohibited one hun- retained. dred yards either side of the floating bridges. Chumming per- Waughop Lake (Pierce County): Salmon: Landlocked mitted. Trout: December 1 through last day in February, salmon rules apply. daily limit 5, no minimum length. Release steelhead and rain- bow trout over twenty inches in length. March 1 through June Wenas Lake (Yakima County): Trout: Daily limit five, of 30, daily limit 5, minimum length twelve inches. Release which not more than two may be brown trout. steelhead and rainbow trout over twenty inches in length. Wenaha River tributaries within Washington: June 1 through Kokanee/ sockeye under fifteen inches are kokanee while August 31 season. those fifteen inches and over are sockeye salmon. Salmon: Open only September 16 through October 31 north of High- Wenatchee Lake (Chelan County): Selective gear rules way 520 Bridge and east of Montlake Bridge. Daily limit two except fishing from a floating device equipped with an inter- coho salmon. nal combustion motor allowed. Trout except kokanee: Daily [Title 232 WAC—p. 186] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-619 limit two, minimum length twelve inches. Release kokanee. White Salmon River (Klickitat/ Skamania counties): Kokanee/ sockeye under sixteen inches will be considered From mouth to powerhouse: Open year-round. Bank kokanee while those sixteen inches and over will be consid- fishing only downstream from the Highway 14 Bridge. ered sockeye salmon. August 1 through December 31: Nonbuoyant lure restriction. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon and steel- Wenatchee River, including Lake Jolanda (Chelan County): head: Open April 1 through June 30, daily limit two fish, one December 1 through March 31 season, from mouth to or both of which may be salmon or hatchery steelhead. Highway 2 Bridge at Leavenworth only. Whitefish gear rules Release all fish except salmon or hatchery steelhead. Release apply. wild coho and wild chinook. Salmon: Open July 1 through West Evans Pond (Asotin County): Trout: No more than 2 March 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be trout over 13 inches in length may be retained. adult salmon. Release wild coho. October 1 through Decem- ber 31 release chinook upstream from posted markers West Twin River (Clallam County): June 1 through last day upstream of Highway 14 Bridge. in February season. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. From powerhouse to within four hundred feet of North- Whatcom Creek (Whatcom County): western Dam: November 16 to April 30 season except From mouth to stone bridge at Whatcom Falls Park: salmon and steelhead. Trout: Minimum length fourteen June 1 through last day in February season. Nonbuoyant lure inches. Release trout April 1 through April 30. Salmon: restriction and night closure August 1 through December 31. Open November 16 through March 31. Daily limit 6 fish of Closed waters: Woburn Street Bridge upstream to the stone which no more than 2 may be adult salmon. Release wild bridge. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Salmon: coho. November 16 through December 31 release chinook. Open only August 1 through December 31 from mouth to Salmon and steelhead: Open April 1 through June 30, daily markers below Dupont Street. Daily limit 6 fish of which not limit two fish, one or both of which may be salmon or hatch- more than 2 may be adult salmon. ery steelhead. Release all fish except salmon or hatchery From stone bridge at Whatcom Falls Park upstream to steelhead. Release wild coho and wild chinook. Lake Whatcom: Last Saturday in April through October 31 From gas pipeline crossing above Northwestern Lake to season. Juveniles only. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night Gilmer Creek: Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length closure August 1 through October 31. Trout: No minimum twelve inches. length. Wide Hollow Creek (Yakima County): Trout: Daily limit Whatcom, Lake (Whatcom County): Last Saturday in April five, no minimum length. through October 31 season, except those waters between the Widgeon Lake (Grant County): April 1 through September Electric Avenue Bridge and the outlet dam are closed waters: 30 season. Trout: Release cutthroat trout. Wildberry Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April Whatcom, Lake, tributaries (Whatcom County): Closed through October 31 season. waters. Wildcat Lake (Kitsap County): Last Saturday in April Wheeler Creek (Klickitat County): Trout: Release all trout. through October 31 season. White River (Chelan County), from mouth upstream to White Wilderness Lake (King County): Last Saturday in April River Falls: Closed waters. through October 31 season. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules apply. White (Stuck) River (Pierce County): From mouth to R Street Bridge in Auburn: October 1 Willame Lake (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April through last day in February season: Nonbuoyant lure through October 31 season. Selective gear rules. Trout: restriction and night closure October 1 through November 30. Daily limit two, minimum length fifteen inches. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. From R Street Bridge to Highway 410 Bridge at Buck- Willapa River (Pacific County): Mouth to Highway 6 ley: October 1 through October 31 season. Closed waters: Bridge: June 1 through March 31 season. All game fish: Puget Power canal, including the screen bypass channel, Release all game fish except that up to two hatchery steelhead above the screen at Dingle Basin. Nonbuoyant lure restriction may be retained per day. All species: August 16 through and night closure. Trout: 14 inch minimum size. November 30 night closure, single point barbless hooks and From the Weyerhaeuser 6000 Road Bridge (Bridge stationary gear restriction. Fishing from a floating device pro- Camp) to its source: July 1 through October 31 season. Non- hibited November 1 through March 31 from the bridge on Willapa Road to Fork Creek. Highway 6 Bridge to Fork buoyant lure restriction and night closure October 1 through October 31. Selective gear rules July 1 through October 31. Creek: June 1 through July 15 and October 16 through Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Whitefish: Addi- March 31 season. Night closure, single point barbless hooks, tional November 1 through January 31 season. Whitefish and stationary gear restriction October 16 through November gear rules apply. 30. November 1 through March 31 fishing from any floating device prohibited from the bridge on Willapa Road to Fork Whitechuck River (Snohomish County): Trout: Legal to Creek. retain Dolly Varden/ Bull Trout as part of trout daily limit, All game fish: Release all fish except that up to two minimum length twenty inches. hatchery steelhead may be retained. Salmon: Open only (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 187] 232-28-619 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

August 1 through January 31 from mouth to Highway 6 which may be a salmon or hatchery steelhead. Release all fish Bridge approximately 2 miles below mouth of Trap Creek except salmon and hatchery steelhead. Additional season and open October 16 through January 31 from Highway 6 September 16 through November 30. Selective gear rules. All Bridge to Fork Creek. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more species: Release all fish. than 3 may be adult salmon and of the adult salmon not more than one may be a wild adult coho and not more than two may Winston Creek (tributary to Cowlitz River) (Lewis County): be adult chinook and not more than two may be chum. Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length ten inches. Sturgeon: Open year round from mouth to Highway 6 Wishkah River (Grays Harbor County), including all forks: Bridge. Closed waters: Mainstem from four hundred feet below out- Upstream from Fork Creek: Selective gear rules. August let of dam at Wishkah Rearing Ponds (formerly Mayr Bros.) 16 through October 31, nonbuoyant lure restriction and night to dam. Trout: Minimum length fourteen inches. Release closure. All species: Release all fish except up to two hatch- wild cutthroat. Mouth to West Fork: June 1 through March ery steelhead per day may be retained. 31 season. Single point barbless hooks required August 16 South Fork: June 1 through last day in February season. through November 30. Selective gear and all species: Selective gear rules June 1 through October 31. Nonbuoyant Release all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead may be lure restriction and night closure August 16 through Novem- retained per day, March 1 through March 31. Salmon: Open ber 30. All species: Release all fish except up to two hatchery only October 1 through December 31 from mouth to 200 feet steelhead may be retained. below the weir at the Long Live the Kings/Mayr Brothers facility. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be Williams Creek (Pacific County): June 1 through last day in adult salmon. Release adult chinook. February season. Selective gear rules. All species: Release From the West Fork to four hundred feet below outlet: all fish except up to two hatchery steelhead per day may be June 1 through March 31 season. Trout: Minimum length retained. fourteen inches. Williams Lake (Spokane County): Last Saturday in April Wolf Creek, mouth to mouth of south fork (Okanogan through September 30 season. County): Closed waters. Williams Lake (Stevens County): December 1 through Wood Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April through March 31 season. October 31 season. Wilson Creek (two branches within Ellensburg city limits) Woodland Creek (Thurston County): Trout: Minimum (Kittitas County): Open year-round. Juveniles only. Trout: length fourteen inches. Daily limit five, no minimum length. Wooten Lake (Mason County): Last Saturday in April Winchester Wasteway (Grant County): Within Winchester through October 31 season. Game Reserve: February 1 through September 30 season. Wye Lake (Kitsap County): Last Saturday in April through Wind River (Skamania County): October 31 season. Mouth to four hundred feet below Shipherd Falls: July 1 through March 15 season, except salmon and steelhead. May Wynoochee River (Grays Harbor County): Trout: Minimum 1 through June 30: Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night clo- length fourteen inches. Mouth to 7400 line bridge above sure. August 1 through October 31: Nonbuoyant lure restric- mouth of Schafer Creek: June 1 through March 31 season. tion. When nonbuoyant lure restriction is in effect, only fish Single point barbless hooks required August 16 through hooked inside the mouth may be retained. Salmon and steel- November 30. Salmon: Open only October 1 through Janu- head: Open March 16 through June 30 daily limit 2 fish, one ary 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be or both of which may be a salmon or hatchery steelhead. adult salmon, except daily limit may contain no more than 1 Release all fish except salmon and hatchery steelhead. wild adult coho December 1 through January 31. Release Release wild coho and wild chinook. Trout: Minimum length adult chinook. fourteen inches. Salmon: Open August 1 through October 7400 line bridge upstream: Additional December 1 31. Daily limit 6 fish of which no more than 2 may be adult through March 31 season. Selective gear rules. Fishing from salmon. Release wild coho. Release chinook from Burling- a floating device prohibited. All species: Release all fish ton-Northern Railroad Bridge upstream. except up to two hatchery steelhead may be retained. From four hundred feet below to one hundred feet above Wynoochee Reservoir (Grays Harbor County): June 1 Shipherd Falls fish ladder: Closed waters. through October 31 season. Trout: Daily limit two, minimum From one hundred feet above Shipherd Falls to source, length twelve inches. Salmon: Landlocked salmon rules including all tributaries: May 1 through June 30 season. apply. Closed waters: From 400 feet below to 100 feet above the Coffer Dam and from a boundary marker approximately 800 Yakima River (Yakima County): Release all steelhead in yards downstream from Carson National Fish Hatchery mainstem and tributaries. Channel catfish: No daily limit. upstream, including all tributaries. Night closure and non- From mouth to 400 feet below Prosser Dam: Chumming buoyant lure restriction. When nonbuoyant lure restriction is permitted. Salmon: Open only September 1 through October in effect, only fish hooked inside the mouth may be retained. 22. Daily limit 6 fish of which not more than 2 may be adult Salmon and steelhead: Daily limit 2 fish, one or both of salmon. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure. [Title 232 WAC—p. 188] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-620

From mouth to Highway 223 Bridge: Bass: Bass 12 to Authority: RCW 75.08.080, 77.12.040. 00-08-038 (Order 00-29), § 232-28- 17 inches in length may be retained. No daily limit for bass, 619, filed 3/29/00, effective 5/1/00; 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 232-28- 619, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99; 99-08-029 (Order 99-13), § 232-28- but not more than 3 bass greater than 15 inches in length may 619, filed 3/30/99, effective 5/1/99; 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 232-28- be retained. 619, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98; 98-06-031, § 232-28-619, filed From Highway 223 Bridge to 400 feet below Sunnyside 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 232-28-619, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statu- Dam: Salmon: Open only September 1 through October 22. tory Authority: RCW 77.12.040. 97-07-076 (Order 97-50), § 232-28-619, Daily limit 6 fish of which not more than 2 may be adult filed 3/19/97, effective 5/1/97; 96-11-079 (Order 96-45), § 232-28-619, filed salmon. Nonbuoyant lure restriction and night closure. 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-19-011 (Order 95-114), § 232-28-619, filed From mouth to thirty-five hundred feet below Roza 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95; 95-10-027, § 232-28-619, filed 4/26/95, effective 5/27/95; 95-05-008 (Order 95-11), § 232-28-619, filed 2/1/95, effective Dam: Year-round season. Closed waters: From Yakima 5/1/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.055 and 77.12.040. 93-21-070 Avenue-Terrace Heights Bridge upstream 400 feet. March 1 (Order 617), § 232-28-619, filed 10/20/93, effective 4/16/94; 92-01-084 through November 30, closed from thirty-five hundred feet (Order 524), § 232-28-619, filed 12/16/91, effective 4/16/92.] below Roza Dam to Roza Dam. Trout: Minimum length twelve inches and maximum length twenty inches. Release WAC232-28-620 232-28-620 Coastal salmon—Saltwater sea- all trout April 1 through May 31. Thirty-five hundred feet sons and daily limits. It shall be unlawful to take, fish for or below Roza Dam to four hundred feet below Roza Dam: possess salmon taken by angling for personal use except from December 1 through last day in February season. Whitefish the following coastal areas, during the seasons, in the quanti- gear rules apply. ties, for the sizes provided in WAC 220-56-180, and for the From Roza Dam to four hundred feet below Easton Dam species designated in this section. Open when a daily limit is and from Lake Easton to the base of Keechelus Dam: Year- provided: round season. Fishing from floating devices equipped with (1) Catch Record Card Area 1: motors allowed only from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (a) May 1 through July 2 - Closed. restricted area signs at Roza Dam upstream to the boat launch (b) July 3 through September 30 - Open Sundays through ramp on the Roza Access Area (approximately one-half Thursdays only - Daily limit of 2 salmon, of which not more mile). Selective gear rules except bait and one single point than one may be a chinook salmon. Release wild coho. barbed hook three-sixteenths or smaller point to shank may (c) October 1 through April 30 - Closed. be used December 1 through last day in February. Trout: (d) Closed in the Columbia River Mouth Control Zone 1 From Roza Dam to 400 feet below Easton Dam: Release all during all open periods, see WAC 220-56-195. trout. Lake Easton to the base of Keechelus Dam. Release all (2) Catch Record Card Area 2 and Catch Record Card trout except eastern brook trout. Eastern brook trout: No Area 2-2 west of the Buoy 13 line: daily limit and no minimum size. (a) May 1 through July 2 - Closed. (b) Area 2 July 3 through September 17 except closed to Yakima Sportsmen's Park Ponds (Yakima County): Juve- salmon fishing August 1 through September 17 in the Grays niles only. Harbor Control Zone described in WAC 220-56-195(11) and Yale Reservoir (Cowlitz County): Trout: Kokanee not Area 2-2 west of the Buoy 13 line - Open Sundays through counted in daily trout limit. Kokanee daily limit sixteen. Thursdays only. Daily limit 2 salmon, of which not more than one may be a chinook salmon. Release wild coho. Yellowjacket Creek (tributary to Cispus River) (Lewis (c) Area 2 September 18 through April 30 and Area 2-2 County): Selective gear rules. Trout: Minimum length west of Buoy 13 September 18 through April 30 - Closed. twelve inches. (3) Grays Harbor (Catch Record Card Area 2-2 east of the Buoy 13 line): Yellowjacket Ponds (Lewis County): Last Saturday in April (a) May 1 through September 15 - Closed. through last day in February season. Trout: No more than (b) September 16 through November 30 - Daily limit of one over twelve inches in length. 2 salmon. Release chinook salmon September 16 through Yokum Lake (Pend Oreille County): Last Saturday in April September 30 and October 16 through November 30. October through October 31 season. 1 through October 15 the daily limit may contain no more than one chinook. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-16-096 (Order 06-174), § 232-28- 619, filed 7/31/06, effective 8/31/06; 06-09-021 (Order 06-67), § 232-28- (c) December 1 through April 30 - Closed. 619, filed 4/11/06, effective 5/12/06; 06-05-085 (Order 06-23), § 232-28- (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, 619, filed 2/14/06, effective 5/1/06; 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 232-28- Westport Boat Basin and Ocean Shores Boat Basin: Open 619, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05; 05-05-035 (Order 05-15), § 232-28-619, only August 16 through January 31 - Daily limit of six filed 2/10/05, effective 5/1/05; 05-03-005 (Order 05-03), § 232-28-619, filed 1/5/05, effective 2/5/05; 04-19-012 (Order 04-242), § 232-28-619, filed salmon not more than four of which may be adult salmon. 9/2/04, effective 10/3/04; 04-16-046 (Order 04-189), § 232-28-619, filed (4) Willapa Bay (Catch Record Card Area 2-1): 7/28/04, effective 8/28/04; 04-07-009 (Order 04-39), § 232-28-619, filed (a) May 1 through July 2 - Closed. 3/4/04, effective 5/1/04; 03-16-110 (Order 03-181), § 232-28-619, filed (b) July 3 through July 31 - Open concurrent with Area 2 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03; 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 232-28-619, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03; 02-20-082 (Order 02-249), § 232-28-619, filed when Area 2 is open for salmon angling. Area 2 rules apply. 9/30/02, effective 10/31/02; 02-15-097 (Order 02-158), § 232-28-619, filed (c) August 1 through August 15 - Daily limit of six 7/16/02, effective 8/16/02; 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-28-619, filed salmon, not more than two of which may be adult salmon. 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02; 01-14-001 (Order 01-107), § 232-28-619, filed (d) August 16 through January 31 - Daily limit 6 salmon, 6/21/01, effective 7/22/01; 01-06-036 (Order 01-24), § 232-28-619, filed 3/5/01, effective 5/1/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. 00-16-091 not more than 3 of which may be adult salmon, and of the (Order 00-134), § 232-28-619, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory adult salmon not more than 2 may be chinook. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 189] 232-28-621 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

(e) February 1 through April 30 - Closed. (e) November 1 through November 30 - Daily limit of 2 (5) Catch Record Card Area 3: salmon, not more than one of which may be a chinook (a) May 1 through June 29 - Closed. salmon. (b) June 30 through September 17 - Open Tuesday (f) December 1 through February 15 - Closed. through Saturday only. Daily limit of 2 salmon, of which not (g) February 16 through April 10 - Daily limit 1 salmon. more than one may be a chinook salmon. Release wild coho. (h) April 11 through April 30 - Closed. (c) September 18 through April 30 - Closed. (2) Catch Record Card Area 6: (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, (a) May 1 through June 30 - Closed. waters north of 47°50'00"N latitude and south of 48°00'00"N (b) July 1 through August 31 - Daily limit 2 salmon. latitude open September 23 through October 8 - Daily limit Release chum, wild chinook and wild coho. Release all chi- two salmon, of which not more than one may be a chinook nook east of a true north-south line through the Number 2 salmon. Release wild coho. Buoy immediately east of Ediz Hook. (6) Catch Record Card Area 4: (c) September 1 through September 30 - Daily limit of 2 (a) May 1 through June 29 - Closed. salmon. Release chum, chinook and wild coho. (b) June 30 through September 17 - Open Tuesdays (d) Waters of Port Angeles Harbor west of a line from through Saturdays only. Daily limit of 2 salmon, of which not the tip of Ediz Hook to the ITT Rayonier Dock are closed more than one may be a chinook salmon. Release wild coho July 1 through October 31. salmon. Waters east of a true north-south line through Sail (e) October 1 through October 31 - Daily limit of 2 Rock closed July 1 through July 31. Release chinook salmon salmon not more than 1 of which may be a chinook salmon, caught east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line August 1 through except waters of Dungeness Bay inside a line from Dunge- September 17. Release chum salmon August 1 through Sep- ness Spit Lighthouse to the Number 2 Red Buoy then to the tember 17. Port Williams Boat Ramp are open with a daily limit of 2 (c) September 18 through April 30 - Closed. coho salmon. Release all other salmon. Waters inside the line [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-16-096 (Order 06-174), § 232-28- described in this subsection are closed at all times except dur- 620, filed 7/31/06, effective 8/31/06; 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 232-28- ing October. 620, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05; 04-16-006 (Order 04-182), § 232-28-620, (f) November 1 through February 15 - Closed. filed 7/22/04, effective 8/22/04; 03-16-109 (Order 03-182), § 232-28-620, filed 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03; 02-15-097 (Order 02-158), § 232-28-620, filed (g) February 16 through April 10 - Daily limit 1 salmon. 7/16/02, effective 8/16/02; 01-14-001 (Order 01-107), § 232-28-620, filed (h) April 11 through April 30 - Closed. 6/21/01, effective 7/22/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. 00-16-091 (3) Catch Record Card Area 7: (Order 00-134), amended and recodified as § 232-28-620, filed 7/31/00, (a) May 1 through June 30 - Closed. effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. 99- 15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56-190, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99; 98- (b) July 1 through July 31 - Daily limit of 2 salmon, not 15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-56-190, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98; 97- more than one of which may be a chinook salmon. Closed to 18-035, § 220-56-190, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statutory Authority: salmon fishing in the Southern Rosario Strait and Eastern RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-190, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-190, filed 5/31/95, Strait of Juan de Fuca closure area described in WAC 220- effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-56-190, filed 7/1/94, effective 8/1/94; 93- 56-195(7). 14-043 (Order 93-36), § 220-56-190, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93; 91-08- (c) August 1 through September 30 - Daily limit of 2 054 (Order 91-13), § 220-56-190, filed 4/2/91, effective 5/3/91; 90-06-026, salmon, not more than one of which may be a chinook § 220-56-190, filed 2/28/90, effective 3/31/90; 89-07-060 (Order 89-12), § 220-56-190, filed 3/16/89; 87-09-066 (Order 87-16), § 220-56-190, filed salmon. Release chum and wild coho. Closed to salmon fish- 4/21/87; 86-09-020 (Order 86-08), § 220-56-190, filed 4/9/86; 85-09-017 ing in the Southern Rosario Strait and Eastern Strait of Juan (Order 85-20), § 220-56-190, filed 4/9/85; 84-09-026 (Order 84-22), § 220- de Fuca closure area described in WAC 220-56-195(7). 56-190, filed 4/11/84; 83-07-043 (Order 83-16), § 220-56-190, filed 3/17/83; (d) Waters of Bellingham Bay described in WAC 220- 82-13-040 (Order 82-61), § 220-56-190, filed 6/9/82; 82-07-047 (Order 82- 19), § 220-56-190, filed 3/18/82; 80-03-064 (Order 80-12), § 220-56-190, 56-195(1) closed July 1 through August 15. August 16 filed 2/27/80, effective 4/1/80. Formerly WAC 220-56-064.] through October 31 - Daily limit 4 salmon, not more than 2 of which may be chinook salmon. November 1 through June 30 WAC232-28-621 232-28-621 Puget Sound salmon—Saltwater - Same rules as Area 7. seasons and daily limits. It is unlawful to fish for or possess (e) October 1 through October 31 - Daily limit of 2 salmon taken by angling for personal use except from the fol- salmon, not more than one of which may be a chinook lowing Puget Sound areas, during the seasons, in the quanti- salmon. ties, and for the species designated in this section and sizes as (f) Waters of Samish Bay described in WAC 220-56- defined in WAC 220-56-180. Open when a daily limit is pro- 195(4) closed July 1 through October 15. vided. Puget Sound waters west of the mouth of the Sekiu (g) November 1 through November 30 - Daily limit 2 River are managed concurrent with ocean waters as provided salmon. Release chinook salmon. for in WAC 232-28-620. (h) December 1 through January 31 - Closed. (1) Catch Record Card Area 5: (i) February 1 through March 31 - Daily limit of 1 (a) May 1 through June 30 - Closed. salmon. (b) July 1 through August 31 - Daily limit 2 salmon. (j) April 1 through April 30 - Closed. Release chum, wild chinook and wild coho. (4) Catch Record Card Area 8-1: (c) September 1 through September 30 - Daily limit of 2 (a) May 1 through July 31 - Closed. salmon. Release chum, chinook and wild coho. (b) August 1 through September 30 - Daily limit of 2 (d) October 1 through October 31 - Closed. salmon. Release chinook. [Title 232 WAC—p. 190] (2007 Ed.) Seasons and Limits 232-28-621

(c) October 1 through April 30 - Daily limit 2 salmon. fly fishing only, lead core lines prohibited and catch and Release wild chinook. release January 1 through January 31. (5) Catch Record Card Area 8-2: (h) February 1 through April 30 - Closed. (a) May 1 through July 31 - Closed, except waters west (i) Elliott Bay Fishing Pier at Terminal 86, Seacrest Pier, of Tulalip Bay and within 2,000 feet of shore from the pilings Waterman Pier, Bremerton Boardwalk, and Illahee State Park at Old Bower's Resort to a fishing boundary marker approxi- Pier: Open year-round - Daily limit 2 salmon, not more than mately 1.4 miles northwest of Hermosa Point - June 2 one of which may be a chinook salmon. Release chum through June 16 and June 18 through July 31, open only Fri- August 1 through September 15. day through 11:59 a.m. Monday of each week - Daily limit of (j) East Duwamish waterway - Waters between a line 2 salmon. projected east along the path of SW Hanford Street and a line (b) August 1 through September 30 - Daily limit 2 projected east from the south tip of Harbor Island - July 1 salmon and release chinook, except waters west of Tulalip through October 31 terminal gear restricted to bait suspended Bay and within 2,000 feet of shore from the pilings at Old above the bottom by a float. Bower's Resort to a fishing boundary marker approximately (8) Catch Record Card Area 11: 1.4 miles northwest of Hermosa Point - August 1 through (a) May 1 through May 31 - Closed. September 25, open only Friday through 11:59 a.m. Monday (b) June 1 through June 30 - Daily limit of 2 salmon. of each week - Daily limit of 2 salmon. Waters of Commencement Bay east of a line from the Cliff (c) October 1 through April 30 - Daily limit 2 salmon. House Restaurant to the Sperry Ocean Dock closed. Release wild chinook. (c) July 1 through September 30 - Daily limit of 2 (6) Catch Record Card Area 9: salmon. Waters of Commencement Bay east of a line from (a) May 1 through July 15 - Closed. the Cliff House Restaurant to the Sperry Ocean Dock closed (b) July 16 through September 30 - Daily limit of 2 July 1 through August 11. salmon. Release chum and chinook. (d) October 1 through October 31 - Daily limit of 2 (c) October 1 through October 31 - Daily limit of 2 salmon. salmon. Release chinook. (e) November 1 through December 31 - Daily limit of 2 (d) November 1 through November 30 - Daily limit 2 salmon, not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon, of which not more than one may be a chinook. salmon. (e) December 1 through January 31 - Closed. (f) January 1 through February 15 - Closed. (f) February 1 through April 15 - Daily limit 1 salmon. (g) February 16 through April 10 - Daily limit of 1 (g) April 16 through April 30 - Closed. salmon. (h) Edmonds Fishing Pier: Open year-round - Daily (h) April 11 through April 30 - Closed. limit 2 salmon, not more than one of which may be a chinook (i) Dash Point Dock, Les Davis Pier, Des Moines Pier, salmon. Release chum August 1 through September 30. Redondo Pier and Point Defiance Boathouse Dock: Open (7) Catch Record Card Area 10: year-round - Daily limit 2 salmon, not more than one of (a) May 1 through May 31 - Closed. which may be a chinook salmon. (b) June 1 through June 30 - Open only north of a line (9) Catch Record Card Area 12: from Point Monroe to Meadow Point. Catch and release. (a) May 1 through June 30 - Closed. (c) July 1 through September 30 - Daily limit 2 salmon. (b) July 1 through October 15 in waters south of Ayock Release chum August 1 through September 15. Release chi- Point - Daily limit 4 salmon, of which no more than two may nook. Waters of Shilshole Bay southeast of a line from be chinook salmon. Release chum. Meadow Point to West Point closed July 1 through August (c) July 1 through August 31 in waters north of Ayock 31. Waters of Elliott Bay east of a line from West Point to Point except waters of Quilcene Bay north of a true east line Alki Point closed July 1 through August 31, except waters from Whitney Point to the Toandos Peninsula - Closed. east of a line from Pier 91 to Duwamish Head open July 14 (d) September 1 through October 15 in waters north of through August 20, and open only on Friday through Sunday Ayock Point and August 16 through October 15 in waters of of each week - Daily limit 2 salmon. Release chum August 1 Quilcene Bay north of a true east line from Whitney Point to through August 20. the Toandos Peninsula - Daily limit 4 coho salmon. Release (d) Waters of Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard south of the all salmon except coho. Manette Bridge in Bremerton, south of a line true west from (e) October 16 through December 31 - Daily limit 4 Battle Point, and west of a line drawn true south from Point salmon, of which no more than one may be a chinook salmon. White - Daily limit 2 salmon July 1 through September 30. (f) January 1 through February 15 - Closed. Release chum August 1 through September 15. (g) February 16 through April 10 - Daily limit 1 salmon. (e) October 1 through October 15 - Daily limit of 2 (h) April 11 through April 30 - Closed. salmon. Release chinook salmon. (i) July 1 through December 31 the Hoodsport Hatchery (f) October 16 through November 30 - Daily limit of 2 Zone is managed separately from the remainder of Area 12. salmon, not more than one of which may be a chinook See WAC 220-56-124. salmon. (10) Catch Record Card Area 13: (g) December 1 through January 31 - Daily limit 1. (a) May 1 through June 30 - Daily limit 2 salmon. Carr Waters of Agate Pass west of a line from Point Monroe to Inlet north of a line from Penrose Point to Green Point - Indianola and east of a line from Point Bolin to Battle Point Closed. (2007 Ed.) [Title 232 WAC—p. 191] 232-28-621 Title 232 WAC: Wildlife

(b) July 1 through October 31 - Daily limit 2 salmon. Release wild coho. Waters of Carr Inlet north of a line from Penrose Point to Green Point closed July 1 through July 31, except open to fly fishing only for hatchery coho. (c) Waters at the mouth of Minter Creek within 1,000 feet of the outer oyster stakes are closed July 1 through Sep- tember 30. (d) Waters of Budd Inlet south of the Fourth Avenue Bridge are closed. Contiguous waters north of the Fourth Avenue Bridge and south of a line from the northwest corner of the Thriftway Market building and a point 100 yards north of the railroad bridge on the western shore are closed July 16 through October 31. Waters north of the Thriftway Market- railroad bridge line and south of a line projected due west from the KGY radio tower - night closure and nonbuoyant lure restriction July 16 through October 31. (e) November 1 through December 31 - Daily limit of 2 salmon, not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon. (f) January 1 through January 31 - Daily limit 1 salmon. (g) February 1 through last day in February - Closed. (h) March 1 through April 30 - Daily limit 1 salmon. Waters of Carr Inlet north of a line from Penrose Point to Green Point closed April 16 through April 30. (i) Fox Island Public Fishing Pier: Open year-round - Daily limit 2 salmon, not more than one of which may be a chinook salmon. Release wild coho July 1 through October 31. [Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 06-16-096 (Order 06-174), § 232-28- 621, filed 7/31/06, effective 8/31/06; 05-17-007 (Order 05-168), § 232-28- 621, filed 8/3/05, effective 9/3/05; 04-16-006 (Order 04-182), § 232-28-621, filed 7/22/04, effective 8/22/04; 03-16-109 (Order 03-182), § 232-28-621, filed 8/6/03, effective 9/6/03; 03-05-057 (Order 03-24), § 232-28-621, filed 2/14/03, effective 5/1/03; 02-15-097 (Order 02-158), § 232-28-621, filed 7/16/02, effective 8/16/02; 02-08-048 (Order 02-53), § 232-28-621, filed 3/29/02, effective 5/1/02; 01-14-001 (Order 01-107), § 232-28-621, filed 6/21/01, effective 7/22/01. Statutory Authority: 2000 c 107 § 7. 00-16-091 (Order 00-134), amended and recodified as § 232-28-621, filed 7/31/00, effective 8/31/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 00-01-103 (Order 99-215), § 220-56-191, filed 12/16/99, effective 1/16/00. Statutory Author- ity: RCW 75.08.080 and 77.12.040. 99-15-081 (Order 99-102), § 220-56- 191, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99; 98-15-081 (Order 98-122), § 220-56- 191, filed 7/15/98, effective 8/15/98; 98-06-031, § 220-56-191, filed 2/26/98, effective 5/1/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 75.08.080 and 75.12.040. 97-18-035, § 220-56-191, filed 8/27/97, effective 9/27/97. Statu- tory Authority: RCW 75.08.080. 96-11-078 (Order 96-44), § 220-56-191, filed 5/13/96, effective 6/13/96; 95-12-027 (Order 95-46), § 220-56-191, filed 5/31/95, effective 7/1/95; 94-14-069, § 220-56-191, filed 7/1/94, effec- tive 8/1/94; 93-14-043 (Order 93-36), § 220-56-191, filed 6/29/93, effective 7/30/93.]

[Title 232 WAC—p. 192] (2007 Ed.)