WSR 06-06-094

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

FISH AND WILDLIFE

[ Filed March 1, 2006, 11:28 a.m. ]

     Original Notice.

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

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 232-28-352 2003-2005 Elk general seasons and special permits.

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

     Date of Intended Adoption: April 7, 2006.

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

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

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

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: Provides recreational, elk hunting opportunity and protects elk from overharvest. Addresses elk-caused agricultural damage problems.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.12.047.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 77.12.047.

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

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

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

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

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

March 1, 2006

Evan Jacoby

Rules Coordinator


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 05-90, filed 5/10/05, effective 6/10/05)

WAC 232-28-352   ((2003-2005)) 2006-2008 Elk general seasons and ((special permits)) definitions.  


Bag Limit: One (1) elk per hunter during the license year except where otherwise permitted by fish and wildlife commission rule.


Hunting Method: Elk hunters must select only one of the hunting methods (modern firearm, archery, or muzzleloader).


Elk Tag Areas: Elk hunters must choose either Eastern or Western Washington to hunt in and buy the appropriate tag for that area.


Any Bull Elk Seasons: Open only to the taking of elk with visible antlers (bull calves are illegal).


Antler Point: To qualify as an antler point, the point must be at least one inch long measured on the longest side.


Spike Bull Antler Restrictions: Bull elk taken in ((these)) spike only GMUs must have at least one antler ((that is a spike)) with only one antler point above the ears (((does not branch above ears))). An animal with ((branched)) more than one antler point above the ears on both antlers ((on both sides)) is illegal ((but an animal with a spike on one side is legal in spike only units)).


Spike Only GMUs: 145-154, 162-186, 249-251, 328, 329, and 335-368.


3 Point ((Restriction)) Antler Restrictions: Legal bull elk ((taken)) must have at least 3 antler points on one side ((only. Antler points may include eye guards, but)) with at least 2 antler points ((must be)) on the upper half of the main beam. ((All antler points must be at least one (1) inch long, measured from the antler tip to nearest edge of the beam.)) Eye guards are antler points when they are at least one inch long. Antler restrictions apply to all hunters during any open season.


3 Point GMUs: All of Western Washington except for GMUs 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, ((588,)) and Elk Area 4941.


Permit Only Units: The following GMUs are closed during general seasons: 157, 371, 485, 522, 524, 556, 621, 636, and Elk Area 3068.


GMUs Closed to Elk Hunting: 418, 437 (except for Elk Area 4941), and 490.


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


Special Permits: Only hunters with elk tag prefix identified in the Special Elk Permits tables may apply for special bull or antlerless permits. Please see permit table for tag eligibility. Hunters drawn for a special permit may hunt only with a weapon in compliance with their tag and during the dates listed for the hunt.))


Elk Tag Areas


Eastern Washington: All 100, 200, and 300 GMUs except permit only for all hunters in GMUs 157 and 371. Modern ((firearm restrictions)) firearms are restricted in GMU 334.

EA - Eastern Washington Archery Tag

EF - Eastern Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag

EM - Eastern Washington Muzzleloader Tag


Western Washington: All 400, 500, and 600 GMUs except closed in GMUs 418, 437 (except for Elk Area 4941), 490, and modern firearm restrictions in portions of GMU 660. GMU 554 is open only for early archery and muzzleloader seasons. Elk Area 6063 in GMU 638 (Quinault) is open to AHE master hunters only. Elk hunting by permit only in GMUs 485, 522, 524, 556, 621, and 636((, and PLWMAs 401 and 600)).

WA - Western Washington Archery Tag

WF - Western Washington Modern Firearm General Elk Tag

WM - Western Washington Muzzleloader Tag


Modern Firearm Elk Seasons


License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.


Tag Required: Valid modern firearm elk tag as listed below on his/her person for the area hunted.


Hunting Method: May use modern firearm, bow and arrow, or muzzleloader, but only during modern firearm seasons.


Hunt Area Elk Tag Area Game Management Units (GMUs) ((2003)) 2006 Dates ((2004)) 2007 Dates ((2005)) 2008 Dates Legal Elk
Eastern

Washington

 EF 111, 113, 117 ((Oct. 25 - Nov. 2)) Oct. 28-Nov. 5 ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 7)) Oct. 27-Nov. 4 ((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6)) Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Any bull
((157, 371)) ((Permit only))
145 through 154, 162 through 186, 249, 251, 328, 329, 335 through 368 ((Oct. 25 - Nov. 2)) Oct. 28-Nov. 5 ((Oct. 30 - Nov. 7)) Oct. 27-Nov. 4 ((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6)) Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Spike bull
Elk Area 3722* ((Sept. 2-15)) Sept. 9-22 ((Sept. 7-19)) Sept. 8-21 ((Sept. 17-30)) Sept. 6-19 Antlerless
101, 105, 108, 121 through 142,372, 382, 388 ((Oct. 6-19)) Oct. 28-Nov. 5 ((Oct. 4-17)) Oct. 27-Nov. 4 ((Oct. 29 - Nov. 6)) Oct. 25-Nov. 2 Any Elk
127-142 AHE master hunters only Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Any elk
203 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381 except closed within 1/2 mile of the Columbia River in Douglas and Grant counties. Oct. 28-Nov. 15 Oct. 27-Nov. 15 Oct. 25-Nov. 15 Any elk
371, Elk Areas 3911 and 3912 AHE master hunters only Aug. 1-Jan. 30 Aug. 1-Jan. 30 Aug. 1-Jan. 30 Antlerless 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.
((101, 105, 108, 121 through 142, and 382 Oct. 25 - Nov. 2 Oct. 30 - Nov. 7 Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Any elk))
Western

Washington

 WF 407, 448, 460, 466, 503 through 520, 530, 550, ((558,)) 560, 572, 601 through 618, 624 (except for Elk Area 6071), 627 through 633, 638 through ((663,)) 652, ((and 667)) 654 through 684. Except AHE master hunters only in Elk Area 6063 ((Nov. 1-9)) Nov. 4-13 ((Nov. 6-14)) Nov. 3-12 ((Nov. 5-13)) Nov. 1-10 3 pt. min.
501 ((Nov. 1-9)) Nov. 4-13 ((Nov. 6-14)) Nov. 4-13 ((Nov. 5-13)) Nov. 1-10 3 pt. min. or antlerless
564, 568, 574 through ((588)) 578, 666 ((Nov. 1-9)) Nov. 4-13 ((Nov. 6-14)) Nov. 3-12 ((Nov. 5-13)) Nov. 1-10 Any elk
454 ((Nov. 1-9)) Nov. 4-13 ((Nov. 6-14)) Nov. 3-12 ((Nov. 5-13)) Nov. 1-10 Any bull
((485, 522, 524, 556, 621, 636, Elk Area 6071, and PLWMAs 401 and 600 Permit only))

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.


Hunt Area Elk Tag Area Game Management Units (GMUs) ((2003)) 2006 Dates ((2004)) 2007 Dates ((2005)) 2008 Dates Legal Elk
Early Archery Elk Seasons
Eastern

Washington

 EA 101 through 142, 243, 247, ((249,)) 250, ((334)) 388 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Any elk
145, ((149,)) 162, ((163)) 166 through 172, ((178 through)) 181, 186, 249, 328, 329, ((and)) 335 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Spike bull
149, 154, Elk Area 1010, Elk Area 1012, Elk Area 1013, 163, 175, 178, 330, 334, 336, 340, 352, 356, 364 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Spike bull or antlerless
Western

Washington

 WA 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, ((588,)) 652, 666 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Any elk
407, 448, 501 through 505, 550, 554, ((558,)) 560, 572, 624, except for Elk Area 6071, Elk Area 6061, 654, 660, 663, 667 through 673, 684, and 699 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 3 pt. min. or antlerless
460, 466, 506, 510, 513, 516, 520, 530, 601, 602, 603, 607, 612 through 618, 627, 633, 638 through 648, 651, ((653,)) 658, and 681. AHE master hunters only in Elk Area 6063. ((Permit only in PLWMA 600 in GMU 603)) Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 Sept. 8-21 3 pt. min.
Elk Area 4941 Oct. 1-31 Oct. 1-31 Oct. 1-31 Any elk
Late Archery Elk Seasons
Eastern

Washington

 EA 101, 105, 108, 117 through 127, 388 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any elk
178((, 186)) Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Antlerless only
127-142 AHE master hunters only. Must wear hunter orange. Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Any elk
Elk Area 1010, 163 Dec. 9-Jan. 30 Dec. 9-Jan. 30 Dec. 9-Jan. 30 Antlerless only
203 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381 except closed within 1/2 mile of the Columbia River in Douglas and Grant counties. Must wear hunter orange. Oct. 28-Nov. 15 Oct. 27-Nov. 15 Oct. 25-Nov. 15 Any elk
371, Elk Areas 3911 and 3912 AHE Master Hunters only. Must wear hunter orange. Aug. 1-Jan. 30 Aug. 1-Jan. 30 Aug. 1-Jan. 30 Antlerless only
328((, 335)) 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

Washington

 WA 407, 503, 505, 667, 672, 681, Elk Area 6066 in GMU 660, and 699. Elk Area 6064, except AHE master hunters only in Elk Area 6063 in GMU 638 ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 22-Dec. 15 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 21-Dec. 15 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 19-Dec. 15 3 pt. min. or antlerless
454, 564, ((588,)) 666 ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 22-Dec. 15 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 21-Dec. 15 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 19-Dec. 15 Any elk
603, 612, 615, 638, and 648((, except closed in PLWMA 600 in GMU 603)) ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 22-Dec. 15 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 21-Dec. 15 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 19-Dec. 15 3 pt. min.
506, 520, 530 ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 7)) Nov. 22-Dec. 7 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 7)) Nov. 21-Dec. 7 ((Nov. 23 - 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.

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.


Hunt Area Elk Tag Area Game Management Units (GMUs) ((2003)) 2006 Dates ((2004)) 2007 Dates ((2005)) 2008 Dates Legal Elk
Early Muzzleloader Elk Seasons
Eastern

Washington

 EM 111, 113, 117, 247 ((Oct. 4-10)) Oct. 7-13 ((Oct. 2-8)) Oct. 6-12 ((Oct. 1-7)) Oct. 4-10 Any bull
101 through 108, 121 through 142 ((Oct. 4-10)) Oct. 7-13 ((Oct. 2-8)) Oct. 6-12 ((Oct. 1-7)) Oct. 4-10 Any elk
172, 245, 250, Elk Area 2051, 335 through 342, 352 through 360, 368 ((Oct. 4-10)) Oct. 7-13 ((Oct. 2-8)) Oct. 6-12 ((Oct. 1-7)) Oct. 4-10 Spike bull
Western

Washington

 WM 454, 564, 568, 574, 578, 666, 684 ((Oct. 4-10)) Oct. 7-13 ((Oct. 2-8)) Oct. 6-12 ((Oct. 1-7)) Oct. 4-10 Any elk
460, 504, 513, 530, 554, 602, 603, 607, ((654,)) 658, 660, 672 ((Oct. 4-10)) Oct. 7-13 ((Oct. 2-8)) Oct. 6-12 ((Oct. 1-7)) Oct. 4-10 3 pt. min.
501, 652, 663, 667 ((Oct. 4-10)) Oct. 7-13 ((Oct. 2-8)) Oct. 6-12 ((Oct. 1-7)) Oct. 4-10 3 pt. min. or antlerless
Late Muzzleloader Elk Seasons
Eastern

Washington

 EM 130 through 142 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Nov. 20 - Dec. 8 Any elk
127-142 AHE Master hunters only. Must wear hunter orange. Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Any elk
203 through 248, 250, 254 through 290, 373, 379, 381 except closed within 1/2 mile of the Columbia River in Douglas and Grant counties. Must wear hunter orange. Oct. 28-Nov. 15 Oct. 27-Nov 15 Oct. 25-Nov. 15 Any elk
371, Elk Areas 3911 and 3912 AHE master hunters only. Must wear hunter orange. Aug. 1-Jan. 30, 2007 Aug. 1-Jan. 30, 2008 Aug. 1-Jan. 30, 2009 Antlerless only
Western

Washington

 WM Elk Area 4941 Nov. 1-Jan. 30, 2007 Nov. 1-Jan. 30, 2008 Nov. 1-Jan. 30, 2009 Any elk
501, 503, 505, 652 ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 8)) Nov. 22-Dec. 8 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 8)) Nov. 21-Dec. 8 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 8)) Nov. 19-Dec. 8 3 pt. min. or antlerless
454, 564, 568, 666, 684 ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 22-Dec. 15 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 21-Dec. 15 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 19-Dec. 15 Any elk
574, 578 ((Nov. 19-30)) Nov. 22-30 ((Nov. 24-30)) Nov. 21-30 ((Nov. 23-3)) Nov. 19-30 Any elk
504, 550, 601, 667 ((Nov. 19 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 22-Dec. 15 ((Nov. 24 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 21-Dec. 15 ((Nov. 23 - Dec. 15)) Nov. 19-Dec. 15 3 pt. min.

((Special Elk Hunts Open to Specified Tag Holders


License Required: A valid big game hunting license with an elk tag option.

Tag Required: Proper elk tags are listed with each GMU below.

Hunting Method: Hunters must use method listed on their tag, except in firearm restriction areas, where some types of weapons are banned from use. See elk tag required, dates, and legal elk in table below. In firearm restriction areas modern firearm hunters may hunt with a muzzleloader equipped with a scope.


Hunt Area Elk Tag Game Management

Units (GMUs)

 2003 Dates 2004 Dates 2005 Dates Legal Elk
Eastern

Washington

 EA, EM, EF 127 through 142, advanced hunter education master hunters only Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Dec. 9-31 Any elk
203-248, 250, 254-290, 373, and 381 except closed within 1/2 mile of the Columbia River in Douglas and Grant counties Oct. 28 - Nov. 15 Oct. 30 - Nov. 15 Oct. 29 - Nov. 15 Any elk
EA, EM, EF 371, Elk Areas 3911 and 3912 advanced hunter education master hunters only Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2004 Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2005 Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2006 Antlerless only
Western Washington WM Elk Area 4941

(muzzleloader only)

 Nov. 1 - Jan. 31, 2004 Nov. 1 - Jan. 31, 2005 Nov. 1 - Jan. 31, 2006 Any elk
WA Elk Area 4941

(archery only)

Oct. 1-31 Oct. 1-31 Oct. 1-31 Any elk

Special Elk Permit Hunting Seasons

(Open to Permit Holders Only)

Permit hunters may hunt only with a weapon in compliance with their tag. Applicants must have purchased the proper tag for these hunts (see elk tag prefix required to apply for each hunt).


Hunt Name 2005 Permit Season Special Restrictions Elk Tag Boundary 2005
Modern Firearm Bull Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.)
Blue Creek A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 154 2
Watershed Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 3 pt. min. or EA, EF, EM GMU 157 40
Dayton A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 162 7
Tucannon A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF Elk Area 1014 2
Wenaha A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 169 5
Mountain View A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 172 3
Couse A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 181 1
Mission A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 251 7
Naneum A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 328 19
Quilomene A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 329 17
Teanaway A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 335 10
Peaches Ridge A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMUs 336, 346 142
Little Naches A Oct. 1-10 Any bull EF GMU 346 20
Observatory A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMUs 340, 342 77
Goose Prairie A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMUs 352, 356 92
Bethel A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 360 50
Rimrock A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 364 109
Cowiche A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any bull EF GMU 368 24
Klickitat Meadows A TBA** Any bull EF Elk Area 3068 1
Green River Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 Any bull WF GMU 485 1
Margaret A Nov. 5-13 3 pt. min. WF GMU 524 22
Toutle A Nov. 5-13 3 pt. min. WF GMU 556 87
Matheny Oct. 1-10 3 pt. min. WA, WF, WM GMU 618 3
Olympic A Nov. 1-9 3 pt. min. WF GMU 621, EXCEPT 21
Skokomish A Nov. 1-9 3 pt. min. WF GMU 636 12
Modern Firearm Elk Permit Hunts (Only modern firearm elk tag holders may apply.)
Aladdin A Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Any elk EF GMU 111 10
Selkirk A Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Any elk EF GMU 113 10
49 Degrees North Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Any elk EF GMU 117 15
Blue Creek B Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Antlerless EF GMUs 149, 154 100
Dayton B Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Antlerless EF GMU 163 and Elk 200
Dayton C Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Antlerless EF GMU 149 and Elk 100
Peola Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Antlerless EF GMU 178 50
Couse B Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Antlerless EF GMU 181 25
Couse C Oct. 1-10 Antlerless EF GMU 181 25
Mountain View B Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Antlerless EF Elk Area 1013 60
Lick Creek A Oct. 29 - Nov. 6 Antlerless EF GMU 175 25
Malaga A Aug. 13 - Sept. 25 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2032 100
Malaga B Sept. 5-30 Any elk EF Elk Area 2032 10
Malaga C Nov. 7 - Feb. 28, 2006 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2032 150
Malaga D Nov. 7 - Dec. 18 Any elk EF Elk Area 2032 10
Malaga E Dec. 19 - Feb. 28, 2006 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, 2006 Antlerless EF Elk Area 2033 30
Peshastin E Dec. 15 - Feb. 28, 2006 Any elk EF Elk Area 2033 10
West Bar A Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 Antlerless EF GMU 330 5
West Bar B Nov. 3-6 Antlerless EF GMU 330 5
Colockum A Oct. 8-14 Antlerless EF Elk Area 3028 35
Taneum A Nov. 2-6 Antlerless EF GMU 336 160
Manastash A Nov. 2-6 Antlerless EF GMU 340 340
Umtanum A Nov. 2-6 Antlerless EF GMU 342 340
Cleman Dec. 1-15 Antlerless EF Elk Area 3944 60
Little Naches B Nov. 2-6 Antlerless EF GMU 346 220
Nile A Nov. 2-6 Antlerless EF GMU 352 50
Bumping B Nov. 2-6 Antlerless EF GMU 356 100
Bethel B Nov. 2-6 Antlerless EF GMU 360 100
Rimrock B Nov. 2-6 Antlerless EF GMU 364 180
Cowiche B Nov. 2-6 Antlerless EF GMU 368 180
Klickitat Meadows B TBA** Spike bull or EF Elk Area 3068 9
Alkali A Oct. 24 - Nov. 6 Any elk EF GMU 371 25
Willapa Hills A Nov. 5-13 Antlerless WF GMU 506 35
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. 1-31, 2006 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 15
Raymond D Feb. 1-28, 2006 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6010 15
Winston A Nov. 5-13 Antlerless WF GMU 520 12
Margaret B Nov. 5-13 Antlerless WF GMU 524 25
Ryderwood A Nov. 5-13 Antlerless WF GMU 530 32
Coweeman A Nov. 5-13 Antlerless WF GMU 550 15
Toutle B Nov. 5-13 Antlerless WF GMU 556 35
Marble A Nov. 5-13 Antlerless WF GMU 558 50
Carlton Oct. 1-10 3 pt. min. WF Elk Area 5057 5
West Goat Rocks Oct. 1-10 3 pt. min. WF Elk Area 5058 5
Mt. Adams Oct. 1-10 3 pt. min. WF Elk Area 5059 5
Lewis River A Nov. 5-13 Antlerless WF GMU 560 60
Siouxon A Nov. 5-13 Antlerless WF GMU 572 40
Chehalis Valley A Sept. 15-30 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 10
Chehalis Valley B Oct. 1-31 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 10
Chehalis Valley C Nov. 5-10 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 30
Chehalis Valley D Nov. 15-30 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 15
Chehalis Valley E Feb. 1-28, 2006 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6066 15
North Minot A Oct. 20-31 Antlerless WF Elk Area 6067 60
Deschutes Jan. 15-23, 2006 Antlerless WF GMU 666 10
Williams Creek Nov. 5-9 Antlerless WF GMU 673 40
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.
Blue Creek C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 154 1
Dayton D Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 162 1
Tucannon B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM Elk Area 1014 1
Wenaha B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 169 1
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 3
Naneum B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 328 4
Quilomene B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 329 4
Teanaway C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 335 2
Peaches Ridge B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMUs 336, 346 22
Observatory B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMUs 340, 342 25
Goose Prairie B Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMUs 352, 356 15
Bethel C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 360 9
Rimrock C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 364 17
Cowiche C Oct. 1-10 Any bull EM GMU 368 9
Klickitat Meadows C TBA** Any bull EM Elk Area 3068 1
Margaret C Oct. 1-7 3 pt. min. WM GMU 524 5
Toutle C Oct. 1-7 3 pt. min. WM GMU 556 17
Olympic B Oct. 4-10 3 pt. min. WM GMU 621, EXCEPT 3
Skokomish B Oct. 4-10 3 pt. min. WM GMU 636 3
Muzzleloader Permit Hunts (Only muzzleloader elk tag holders may apply.)
Aladdin B Oct. 1-7 Any elk EM GMU 111 10
Selkirk B Oct. 1-7 Any elk EM GMU 113 20
49 Degrees North Oct. 1-7 Antlerless EM GMU 117 10
Blue Creek C Dec. 9 - Jan. 31, 2006 Antlerless EM GMUs 149, 154 60
Columbia A Dec. 1-31 Antlerless EM Elk Area 1011 and 100
Columbia B Jan. 1-31, 2006 Antlerless EM Elk Area 1011 and 100
Columbia C Dec. 20 - Jan. 31, 2006 Antlerless EM Elk Area 1012 and 60
Mountain View D Oct. 1-10 Antlerless EM Elk Area 1013 25
Lick Creek B Oct. 1-10 Antlerless EM GMU 175 25
West Bar C Oct. 1-10 Antlerless EM GMU 330 5
Taneum B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless EM GMU 336 25
Manastash B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless EM GMU 340 25
Umtanum B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless EM GMU 342 250
Nile B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless EM GMU 352 40
Bumping B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless EM GMU 356 90
Bethel D Oct. 1-7 Antlerless EM GMU 360 40
Cowiche D Oct. 1-7 Antlerless EM GMU 368 225
Klickitat Meadows D TBA** Spike bull or EM Elk Area 3068 4
Alkali B Oct. 1-10 Any elk EM GMU 371 15
Stella A Nov. 24 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 504 75
Stella B Jan. 1-16, 2006 Antlerless WM GMU 504 50
Toledo A Jan. 1-16, 2006 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5029 30
Malaga F Oct. 1-21 Antlerless EM Elk Area 2032 100
Malaga G Oct. 1-21 Any elk EM Elk Area 2032 15
Mossyrock A Jan. 1-16, 2006 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5052 20
Randle A Jan. 1-16, 2006 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5053 15
Boistfort Jan. 1-16, 2006 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5054 40
Willapa Hills B Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 506 15
Green Mt. A Jan. 1-16, 2006 Antlerless WM Elk Area 5051 30
Winston B Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 520 3
Margaret D Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 524 10
Ryderwood B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless WM GMU 530 8
Coweeman B Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 550 5
Toutle D Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 Antlerless WM GMU 556 10
Marble B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless WM GMU 558 10
Lewis River B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless WM GMU 560 15
Siouxon B Oct. 1-7 Antlerless WM GMU 572 10
Yale Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 3 pt. min. or antlerless WM GMU 554 75
Twin Satsop A Jan. 5-15, 2006 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6061 10
Twin Satsop B Oct. 6-10 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6061 10
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 Jan. 1-31, 2006 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 Jan. 1-31, 2006 Antlerless WM Elk Area 6012 10
Archery Permit Hunts (Only archery elk tag holders may apply.)
Note: Fire closures may limit access during September seasons.
Blue Creek D Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 154 1
Dayton E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 162 6
Tucannon C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA Elk Area 1014 2
Wenaha C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 169 2
Mountain View E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 172 3
Couse E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 181 1
Naneum C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 328 25
Quilomene C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 329 29
Teanaway E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 335 13
Peaches Ridge C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMUs 336, 346 144
Observatory C Sept. 8-21 Any elk EA GMUs 340, 342 93
Goose Prairie C Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMUs 352, 356 170
Bethel E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 360 45
Rimrock D Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 364 112
Cowiche E Sept. 8-21 Any bull EA GMU 368 24
Klickitat Meadows E TBA** Any bull EA Elk Area 3068 1
Klickitat Meadows F TBA** Spike bull or EA Elk Area 3068 9
Peshastin G Sept. 1-14 Any elk EA Elk Area 2033 30
Margaret E Sept. 8-21 3 pt. min. WA GMU 524 10
Toutle E Sept. 8-21 3 pt. min. WA GMU 556 55
Olympic C Sept. 8-21 3 pt. min. WA GMU 621, EXCEPT 6
Mashel A Jan. 1-15, 2006 Antlerless WA Elk Area 6054 25
Skokomish C Sept. 8-21 3 pt. min. WA GMU 636 10
Advanced Hunter Education (AHE) Master Hunter Special Elk Permit Hunts: Only AHE master hunters may apply; antlerless only
Toledo B Jan. 17-31, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5029 20
Peshastin F Aug. 18-25 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 2033 5
Mossyrock B Jan. 17-31, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5052 20
Randle B Jan. 17-31, 2006 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. 17-31, 2006 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. 17-31, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5060 10
JBH A* Nov. 28 - Dec. 2 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5090 5
JBH B* Dec. 12-16 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5090 5
Advanced Hunter Education (AHE) Master Hunter, Second Elk Tag Hunts:
Rattlesnake Hills Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas 20HM
Corral Canyon A Aug. 1 - Sept. 14 Spike bull or Any elk tag Elk Area 3721 10
Corral Canyon B Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 Spike bull or Any elk tag Elk Area 3721 10
Corral Canyon C Nov. 15 - March 31, 2006 Spike bull or Any elk tag Elk Area 3721 30
Corral Canyon D June 1 - July 31 Any bull except spike Any elk tag Elk Area 3721 30HM
Blackrock A Aug. 1 - March 31, 2006 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 3722 18HM
Grays River A Sept. 15-30 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5056 6
Grays River B Jan. 1-15, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5056 6
Grays River C Jan. 16-31, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5056 6
Grays River D Feb. 1-14, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5056 6
Grays River E Feb. 15-28, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5056 6
JBH C* Dec. 17 - Feb. 28, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5090 15HM
North River B Dec. 16 - Feb. 28, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas 10HM
Chehalis G Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas 10HM
Hannaford C Aug. 1 - Feb. 28, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Designated areas 5HM
Dungeness A Sept. 8-29 Antlerless only WF Elk Area 6071 3
Dungeness B Oct. 9-31 Spike bull or WF Elk Area 6071 3
Dungeness C Nov. 12 - Dec. 12 Antlerless only WF Elk Area 6071 4
Dungeness D Dec. 18 - Jan. 9, 2006 Antlerless only WF Elk Area 6071 3
Dungeness E Jan 22 - Feb. 28, 2006 Antlerless only WF Designated areas 8HM
Youth 15 and Under - Special Elk Permit Hunts
Blackrock B Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2006 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 3722 10
Persons of Disability Only - Special Elk Permit Hunts
Observatory D Oct. 25 - Nov. 7 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. 3-7 Antlerless EF, EM, EA GMU 346 8
Blackrock C Aug. 1 - Mar. 31, 2006 Any elk Any elk tag Elk Area 3722 2
Mudflow A Nov. 7-13 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 5099 5
Mudflow B Nov. 21-27 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. 1-31, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6068 5
North Shore E Feb. 1-28, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6068 5
Chehalis Valley F Dec. 16-31 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6066 15
Hannaford A Jan. 1-15, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6069 5
Hunters 65 or older only - Special Elk Permit Hunts
Hannaford B Jan. 16-31, 2006 Antlerless Any elk tag Elk Area 6069 5

*Muzzleloaders only; scopes allowed in JBH hunt.
**The commission delegates authority to establish dates and final permit types to the director. Hunters will be notified of hunt dates and final permit types on their permit.
HMThis is a damage hunt administered by a WDFW designated Hunt Master. Successful applicants will be contacted on an as-needed basis to help with specific sites of elk damage on designated landowner's property. Not all successful applicants will be contacted in any given year depending on elk damage activity for that year.

Hunter Education Instructor Incentive Permits
– Special elk permits will be allocated through a random drawing to those hunter education instructors that qualify.
– Permit hunters must use archery equipment during archery seasons, muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons, and any legal weapon during modern firearm seasons.
– Qualifying hunter education instructors must be certified and have been in active status for a minimum of three consecutive years, inclusive of the year prior to the permit drawing.
– Instructors who are drawn, accept a permit, and are able to participate in the hunt, will not be eligible for these incentive permits for a period of ten years thereafter.
– Permittees may purchase a second license for use with the permit hunt only.
Area Dates Restrictions GMUs Permits
Region 3 All general season and permit seasons established for GMUs included with the permit Any elk GMUs 335-368 2
Region 5 Any elk All 500 series GMUs except GMU 522 1
Region 6 Any elk GMUs 654, 660, 672, 673, 681 1))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 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. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.12.047. 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-28-352, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.]

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

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