Hunting equipment restrictions.
(1) It is unlawful to hunt all big game with the aid of infrared night vision equipment or with laser sights (not to include range finders) capable of projecting a beam onto the target, while in possession or control of a firearm, bow and arrow, or crossbow.
(2) It is unlawful to use radio-telemetry equipment to locate and hunt wildlife with transmitters attached to them.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.055, and
77.12.047. WSR 22-13-110 (Order 22-70), § 220-414-010, filed 6/15/22, effective 7/16/22. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.04.012,
77.04.013,
77.04.020,
77.04.055, and
77.12.047. WSR 17-05-112 (Order 17-04), recodified as § 220-414-010, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.12.047,
77.12.020,
77.12.570,
77.12.210. WSR 08-09-090 (Order 08-78), § 232-12-045, filed 4/18/08, effective 5/19/08. Statutory Authority: RCW
77.12.047. WSR 03-13-047 (Order 03-129), § 232-12-045, filed 6/12/03, effective 7/13/03.]