PDFWAC 220-414-030
Baiting for the purposes of hunting deer, elk, or moose.
(1) For the purposes of this section: "Bait" is any substance that could serve as a lure, food, or attraction for deer, elk, or moose, including natural or synthetic scents that contain or are derived from cervid urine and glandular extracts.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful to hunt for deer, elk, or moose using any type of bait placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, scattered, or otherwise used for the purpose of attracting deer, elk, or moose with the intent to hunt them.
(3) Exceptions: Hunting on or over the following is not considered an unlawful use of bait while hunting deer, elk, or moose:
(a) Locally common agricultural and ranching practices including salt or mineral distribution, and feeding;
(b) Food that is available from undisturbed wild, volunteer, or planted vegetation; including fruit trees, orchards, vineyards, and food plots;
(c) Scents that do not contain or are derived from cervid urine and glandular extracts;
(d) Naturally occurring mineral deposits;
(e) As authorized by a department permit issued to address a management objective; or
(f) Exceptions do not include accidental or intentional spills, dumping, or storage of agricultural produce, feed, or bait.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.08.030, 77.12.610, 77.12.071, 77.145.010, and 77.145.020. WSR 25-09-078 (Order 24-16C), s 220-414-030, filed 4/16/25, effective 5/17/25. 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 § 220-414-030, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 77.04.012, 77.04.020, 77.04.055, 77.12.047, 77.12.150, 77.12.240, 77.12.800, 77.32.090, and 77.32.155. WSR 16-12-087, § 232-12-245, filed 5/31/16, effective 7/1/16.]