STATE OF WASHINGTON 20012001 pamphletpamphlet editionedition BIGBIG GAMEGAME HUNTINGHUNTING SEASONSSEASONS ANDAND RULESRULES Effective from May 15, 2001 to seesee pagespages 66 andand 77 Major Changes in License Sale May 14, 2002, both dates inclusive. Photo by Bill Priest Procedures and Hunter Reporting MAKEMAKE AA STATEMENTSTATEMENT MAKEMAKE AA DIFFERENCEDIFFERENCE When you buy Personalized Li- cense Plates, you help protect Washingtons spectacular wildlife diversity. Over 90% of the purchase and the entire photo by Dr. Thomas Barnes renewal fee supports the conservation and management of our fish and wildlife resources. Initial license plate purchase: $44.00 Annual renewal fee: $30.00 For more information contact your local vehicle licensing office or the Washington State Department of Licensing at For information on Washingtons (360) 902-3770. fish and wildlife: www.wa.gov/wdfw For an electronic application: www.wa.gov/dol Contents General Information and Regulations Deer Seasons and Permits Advanced Hunter Education Age Requirements/Restrictions Deer Seasons and Regulations Cooperative Road Management Areas Modern Firearm General Department of Fish and Wildlife Offices Archery General Definitions Muzzleloader General Deer Special Permits Disabled Hunter Information Duplicate License, Tags Equipment Regulations Elk Seasons and Permits Firearm Restriction Areas Fish and Wildlife Commission Elk Seasons and Regulations Hunter Education Class Schedules Modern Firearm General Hunter's Code of Conduct Archery General Hunting Methods - Prohibited Muzzleloader General Hunter Orange Requirements Elk Special Permits Hunting Hours .... License Fees Black Bear Seasons License, Tag, and Permit Requirements Map Sources Black Bear Permit Application Instructions Property Laws Raffle Permit Information Cougar Seasons Reporting Violations Tagging and Transporting Game Cougar Other Seasons Goat, Bighorn Sheep, Moose Hound Hunting (Fox, Raccoon, Coyote) Private Lands Wildlife Goat, Sheep, and Moose Permits Management Areas (PLWMAs) 12345 Small Game 12345 Area Descriptions 12345 Bobcat, Coyote, Fox, Grouse, Lynx Raccoon, Rabbit & Hare Area and Unit Descriptions Wild Turkey Fall Permits Bighorn Sheep Units Elk Areas Mtn. Goat Units This program receives Federal assistance from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Muzzleloader Areas Service. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Game Management Units (GMUs) Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior and its bureaus Licenses and Tags prohibit discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability and sex (in educational programs). If you believe that you have discriminated against in any program, activity or facility, please write to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service WAC Summary Information Civil Rights Branch This pamphlet is a summary of the hunting regulations and 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300 seasons (Chapters 232-12 and 232-28 of the Washington Arlington, VA 22203 Administrative Code and Title 77 of the Revised Code of Washington) adopted by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. This pamphlet does not contain nor is it The publication of these regulations was paid for through sale of advertis- intended to contain all Department regulations. Regulations ing. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife neither endorses specific to the hunting seasons described in this pamphlet products or services listed nor accepts any liability arising from the use of products or services listed. are found in Sections 232-28-02201 through 232-28-02240, 232-28-248, 232-28-271, 232-28-272, 232-28-273, 232-28- Published for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife by: Outdoor Group, Inc. • 300 Market Street, Suite 105, Lebanon, Oregon 97355. 275, 232-28-276, 232-28-277, 232-28-278, 232-28-279, 232- Advertising sales, publication design and production were performed by 28-290, 232-28-291, 232-28-292, 232-28-293, and 232-28- Outdoor Group, Inc., 541-259-5520. 299 of the Washington Administrative Code. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Whatcom Pend San Juan Oreille Okanogan Skagit Ferry Stevens Island 2 Snohomish Clallam 1 Mill Creek Chelan Jefferson Douglas Lincoln Spokane Kitsap 4 Spokane 6 King Mason Grays Ephrata Harbor Kittitas Olympia Pierce Grant Montesano Whitman Thurston Adams Pacific Lewis Yakima Franklin 5 Yakima Garfield Columbia Cowlitz 3 Skamania Benton Asotin Wahkiakum Walla Walla Clark Klickitat Vancouver Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission Phone: (360) 902-2267 Department of Fish and Wildlife Russ Cahill, Chair, Olympia Kelly White, Kettle Falls Don Heinicke, Wenatchee Jeff P. Koenings, Ph. D., Director Will Roehl, Vice Chair, Bellingham Fred Shiosaki, Spokane Bob Tuck, Selah Wildlife Program R.P. Van Gytenbeek, Seattle Lisa Pelly, Bainbridge Island Dawn Reynolds, Pullman Dave Brittell, Assistant Director For information, please call or visit our Olympia or regional offices (Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). (Closed on state holidays) Olympia Main Office Olympia Visitors/Walk-in Purchases Olympia Mailing Address (360) 902-2200 TDD (360) 902-2207 Natural Resources Building Department of Fish and Wildlife Web Site: www.wa.gov/wdfw License Division - First Floor 600 Capitol Way N Enforcement: (360) 902-2936 1111 Washington St. SE Olympia, WA 98501-1091 Hunter Educ: (360) 902-8111 Olympia, Washington Licensing: (360) 902-2464 Wildlife: (360) 902-2515 Regional Offices Region 1 - Spokane: (509) 456-4082 8702 N Division St., Spokane, WA 99218-1199 Region 2 - Ephrata: (509) 754-4624 1550 Alder St. NW, Ephrata, WA 98823-9699 Wenatchee Office: (509) 662-0452 3860 Chelan Highway N, Wenatchee, WA 98801-9607 Region 3 - Yakima: (509) 575-2740 1701 S 24th Ave., Yakima, WA 98902-5720 Region 4 - Mill Creek: (425) 775-1311 16018 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek, WA 98012-1296 Region 5 - Vancouver: (360) 696-6211 2108 Grand Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661-4624 Region 6 - Montesano: (360) 249-4628 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano, WA 98563-9618 are routinely publicized through the news media and the Department’s website. The Commission also encourages public participation through citizen advisory groups. For example, the Department’s Wildlife Program has two such citizen advisory groups, one for game issues and the other for non-game issues. If you would like to learn more about these two groups, or would like to participate as a member of one of them, please e-mail or write us a letter telling us about the types of issues that most Russ Cahill, Chair Jeff P. Koenings, Ph.D., Director interest you. Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Citizen participation in wildlife issues has never been more GET INVOLVED IN WILDLIFE ISSUES important. Whether it’s the recovery of threatened species or deciding Washington state has experi- electronic fish and wildlife maga- how best to allocate game species, enced rapid population growth in zine. We urge you visit our website the issues are critical. The Depart- recent years. New census informa- at www.wa.gov/wdfw. Let us know ment presently is doing some tions shows the state gained more what you like and don’t like, and brainstorming to re-examine its than a million new residents during what new types of service you want public involvement processes. We the 1990s. Washington, the smallest to see. want to find out what works and of the western states, is now the Another way we are improving what doesn’t work. We want to find second densest. communications is by targeting out if we need more, or fewer, This unprecedented growth rate is information materials to specific advisory groups. We want to find posing a number of new challenges cultural groups so we can better out if there are better ways than the for the Department of Fish and understand how all Washingtonians ones we presently use to encourage Wildlife. One of those challenges is view and use their wildlife and fish the public to get involved. We want this: How do we keep a growing and resources. This, in turn, should to ensure the public’s interests are diverse public informed about allow us not only to make better adequately heard. As we embark on increasingly complex fish and management decisions, but also these tasks during the summer of wildlife issues? And once we deliver provide better customer service. In 2001, we will be asking for your help that information, how do we con- recent years, the Department has and your ideas. vince citizens of the importance of mounted special information cam- In closing, we hope you enjoy this participating in our decision-making paigns on specific topics of Asian hunting season. Good luck and hunt processes? and Hispanic communities. We safely. One way the Department is expect to do more of this in coming responding to the first challenge is years as we strive to meet the You may purchase a Hunting by turning to the Internet. Those of needs of our state’s increasingly License, Permit Application, or you with a computer at home or diverse population. Raffle Tickets the following ways: work have undoubtedly noticed that The success of these communica- • At hunting and fishing license the Department is placing a greater tion efforts is vitally important if we dealerships reliance on the Internet to deliver are to successfully meet one of our • At WDFW Olympia and regional information ranging from the latest