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2008-2009 Big Game Hunting Regulation Pamphlet Effective from May 15, 2008 - May 14, 2009 Download the 2008-2009 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Rules Pamphlet PDF Format (6.57MB)   Game Status and Trend Reports Frequently Asked Questions about the change from GMU 588 black-tailed deer management rules to GMU 388 mule deer management rules Summary of Hunting Seasons Game Management Unit (GMU) Search Form

News and Regulation Updates (For latest information on regulation changes, please review our news releases.) Hunters reminded to review safety procedures, state rules before heading afield - Oct 2008 Meeting on proposed elk-hunting rules scheduled Oct. 17 in Packwood - Oct 2008 Additional public meeting scheduled Sept. 18 in Colville to discuss 2009-11 hunting seasons - Aug 2008 Rules for hunting cougars will change in Klickitat County beginning Sept. 9 - Aug 2008 Volunteers wanted to help facilitate elk hunts near Mount St. Helens - Jul 2008 Help shape future hunting seasons at 3 events in southwest Washington - Jul 2008 Okanogan County limited-entry deer hunt applications available - Jul 2008 Commission hears comments on proposed changes to cougar hunting regulations - Jul 2008 Results available for special hunt drawing - Jul 2008 Master hunters invited to meeting in Ellensburg on Elk Area 3911 - Jul 2008 Commission schedules hearing on proposed changes to cougar hunting regulations - Jul 2008 Bear reports up; WDFW offers safety tips - Jun 2008 WDFW invites hunters, others to help develop hunting seasons for 2009-11 - Jun 2008 Apply early for special hunting permits to ensure meeting the June 18 deadline - May 2008 Hunting rules for 2008 adopted by Fish and Wildlife Commission - Apr 2008 Two thousand hunters selected for multiple-season hunt opportunity - Apr 2008 2008 hunting rules on commission agenda at April 11-12 meeting in Pasco - Mar 2008 Master Hunter orientation meetings offered in Ellensburg and Olympia - Feb 2008 Multiple-season hunting permit applications available - Jan 2008 Hunter Reports Online Hunter Reports Reports now mandatory for deer, elk, black bear and turkey hunters Special Permit Drawings and Raffles Online Special Hunt Application Buy a raffle ticket to hunt Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (Washington Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep) Big Game Auction and Raffle Program FAQ Special Hunt Permit Drawing Result Summaries Search: Special Hunt Permit Drawing Results Search: Raffle Permit Results Special Hunt Permit Quotas and Application Instructions Special Hunting Permits and the Weighted Point System FAQ Multiple-Season Hunting Permits & Tags FAQ Licensing Online License Sales and Information License Vendors License Applications and Forms Major Causes of Hunting Accidents Careless handling of fireams is the cause of most hunting-related accidents. Careless handling accidents can be prevented if shooters follow three simple rules: Treat every firearm as if it were loaded. Keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction at all times. Keep the firearm's safety on and the chamber empty until ready to fire. Keep fingers away from the trigger until ready to fire. There is no excuse for careless firearms handling and there is no way to call back a bullet!