Washington's 2010 Big Game Hunting Seasons & Regulations

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Antler Point-Deer: A projection off any part of the antler measuring at least one (1) inch in length measured from the longest side. Eye guards are antler points if they are at least one inch long. Antler Point-Elk: A projection off any part of the antler measuring at least one (1) inch in length measured from the longest side. Eye guards are antler points if they are at least one inch long. Antlerless: Deer, elk, or moose without antlers; doe and fawn deer and cow and calf elk and moose are considered antlerless. Any Buck/Bull: Only deer/elk with visible antlers may be taken (fawns/calves illegal). Visible antler is a horn-like growth projecting above the hairline. Bag Limit: Maximum number of game animals or game birds that may be taken, caught, killed, or possessed by a person for a specific period of time, or limits on the size, sex, or species. Big Game: Elk, deer, bear, moose, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, and cougar. Black-tailed Deer: Any member of blacktailed/mule deer (species Odocoileus hemionus) found west of a line drawn from the Canadian border south on the Pacific Crest Trail and along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary in Yakima County to the Klickitat River; south down Klickitat River to the Columbia River. Closed Area: Area where the hunting of some species of wild animals or wild birds is prohibited. Closed Season: All times, areas, and manners when the taking of wild animals and wild birds is prohibited. Dashed - - - Lines or Hyphens: "Through" and is inclusive of those items; e.g., Sept. 1-30 means: Sept. 1 through Sept. 30. GMUs 124-136 means: all GMUs from 124 through 136. Hunter with Disability: See page 84. Eastern Washington: Includes all areas lying east of the Pacific Crest Trail and east of the Big White Salmon River in Klickitat and Skamania counties. Endangered Species: Wildlife designated by the Fish and Wildlife Commission because the species is seriously threatened with extinction. General Season: Any hunting season that is open to all licensed hunters, excluding special permit-only, damage and landowner damage hunts. GMU: Game Management Unit Boundary descriptions are used for management purposes. Definitions Horn: A hard body permanent projection that grows on the head of mountain goats and bighorn sheep. Hunt Choice Number: The four-digit number required on special permit application submissions. To Hunt: Any effort to kill, capture, injure, or harass a wild animal or wild bird. Migratory Game Birds: Coots, ducks, geese (including brant), mourning doves, bandtailed pigeons, and snipe. Military Personnel: Military personnel, permanently stationed at a military installation within the state of Washington, regardless of length of time in the state, are entitled to purchase a resident license. All military personnel must have appropriate license, tags, stamps, or permits to fish or hunt anywhere in the state. Dependents must establish a 90-day residency. Mule Deer: Any member of black-tailed/mule deer (species Odocoileus hemionus) found east of a line drawn from the Canadian border south on the Pacific Crest Trail and along the Yakama Indian Reservation boundary in Yakima County to the Klickitat River; south down Klickitat River to the Columbia River. Non-resident: A person who has not fulfilled the qualifications (90 days) of a resident. (Exception—See Military Personnel) Open Season: All times, areas, and manner for legally hunting or possessing game animals or game birds. All hunting season dates listed in this pamphlet are inclusive. Permit Only Season: Any hunting season that is open to a limited number of hunters. Protected Wildlife: Wildlife designated by the Fish and Wildlife Commission that are not to be hunted or fished. Public Highway: Any road, regardless of surface, maintained by public funds. Resident: A person who has maintained a permanent place of abode within this state for at least 90 days immediately preceding an application for a WDFW license; has established by formal evidence (drivers license or voter registration card) an intent to continue residing within this state; and who is not licensed to hunt or fish as a resident in another state. Safety Zone: An area posted to no hunting by the WDFW for safety purposes. Special Hunting Seasons: Hunting seasons set by rule of the Fish and Wildlife Commission for the purpose of taking specified wildlife with a special hunting permit. Spike Bull Areas: Elk taken in these units must have at least one antler with no branches originating more than four inches above where the antler attaches to the skull. An animal with a spike on one side (1x2) is legal in spike only units. An animal with more than one antler point more than four inches above where the antler attaches to the skull on both sides (2x2) is illegal. Two Point Minimum Buck: Any buck deer with at least two antler points on one antler is legal. Three Point Minimum Buck: Any buck deer with at least three antler points on one antler is legal. Three Point Minimum Bull: Any bull elk with at least 3 antler points on one side with at least 2 of those antler points above the ear. True Spike Bull Restrictions: Bull elk taken in these units must have both antlers with no branching originating more than four inches above where the antlers attach to the skull. Under the true spike restriction, the taking of an elk that has two points on one side or has antler points within one inch of the definitions regarding length of point, or point of origination is an infraction. All other types of violations of the true spike restriction are subject to current penalties and assessments. Upland Game Birds: Quail, chukar, pheasant, and gray partridge. Grouse are not upland birds. Valid License: A current unaltered license issued to the holder for the specific game animal hunted. Valid Tag: A current, unaltered, unnotched tag issued to the holder to hunt for the specified game animal on the tag. Visible Antler: A horn-like growth on the head of deer, elk, or moose that projects above the hairline. Western Washington: All areas west of the Pacific Crest Trail and west of (and including) the Big White Salmon River in Klickitat and Skamania counties. White-tailed Deer: Means any white-tailed deer (species Odocoileus virginianus) except the Columbian White-tailed deer (species Odocoileus virginianus leucurus). Wild Animals: Includes all mammals except feral domestic mammals and old world rats and mice. Wild Birds: All species of birds that exist in Washington in the wild state. Youth: Under 16 years of age at time of license purchase or special permit application purchase. 14 Report your hunting activity for Big Game & Turkey by calling toll free 1-877-945-3492 or online at fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov.
Proof of Hunter Education When purchasing a license, all individuals born after January 1, 1972 must show proof that they have completed a hunter education class. See page 87 for hunter education deferral options. Age Requirements and Restrictions All hunters, regardless of age, must have in their possession a valid hunting license and any required tags, permits, or stamps to hunt wildlife. Youth under 16 need a state hunting license. Youth are eligible for reduced license fees. Exhibit of License, Permits, Stamps, Tags, and Wildlife You are required to show a license, tag or permit, or display wildlife taken when asked to by a Fish and Wildlife officer or other law officer. You are also required to comply with the directions of WDFW personnel related to the collection of sampling data and/or material from wildlife. Hunter Orange Under the following conditions a minimum of 400 square inches of fluorescent hunter orange exterior clothing is required. It must be worn above the waist and be visible from all sides. A hat, by itself, does not meet this requirement. Anyone hunting deer or elk during any modern firearm deer or elk general season is required to wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing. All modern firearm permit holders must wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing. This includes archers and muzzleloaders while hunting in units (e.g. GMUs, Deer, Areas, Elk Areas, Wilderness Areas, etc...) that overlap modern firearm seasons. Anyone hunting in an area that is open for modern firearm deer or elk hunting must meet hunter orange requirements if they are hunting any of the following species: Bear, Bobcat, Cougar, Coyote, Deer, Elk, Fox, Grouse, Hare, Rabbit, or Raccoon. During any upland game bird season, anyone hunting upland game birds or rabbits with a modern firearm is required to wear fluorescent hunter orange clothing. (Grouse are not upland game birds.) Hunter Orange Clothing is Not Required: During an upland game bird season for anyone hunting upland game birds with a muzzleloading firearm, bow and arrow, or for falconry. While hunting in a muzzleloading or archery only GMU and possessing a valid muzzleloading or archery deer or elk tag. Required to Hunt Fish and Wildlife Check Stations Any hunter may be directed to stop at WDFW check stations and produce wildlife in their possession. Fish and Wildlife Officers may stop any person involved in a hunting or fishing activity for the purpose of inspecting hunting and fishing equipment, licenses, tags, or catch record cards and to inspect all fish and wildlife in their possession. Non-United States Citizens Special regulations concerning firearms possession may apply to non-United States citizens. If you are not a United States citizen and plan to hunt with a modern firearm, contact the Washington Department of Licensing (360) 664-6616 or your consulate before you purchase a hunting license. Note Licenses, tags, stamps, or permits may be required for wildlife-related activities not covered in this pamphlet. Wildlife Area Users & Hydraulic Project Approval Applicants WDFW is developing two habitat conservation plans (HCP) for species listed under the federal Endangered Species Act. One plan will cover activities that require a Hydraulic Project Approval issued by the agency and the other HCP will cover recreational activities occurring on WDFW Wildlife Areas. Turn In a Poacher 877-WDFW-TIP (877-933-9847) Major Causes of Hunting Accidents Careless handling of firearms is the cause of most hunting-related accidents. Careless handling accidents can be prevented if shooters follow three simple rules: 1. Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction at all times. 2. Keep the firearm's safety on and the chamber empty until ready to fire. 3. Keep fingers away from the trigger until you are ready to fire. Check out our website (wdfw.wa.gov/hcp) to find out more about how this could affect your use of the Wildlife Areas and the Hydraulic Project Approval program and how you can be involved. Report your hunting activity for for Big Game & Turkey by calling toll free 1-877-945-3492 or online at fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov. 15 GENERAL INfORMATION
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