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Reporting Poaching & Dangerous Wildlife
- Reporting a Poacher
- Reporting Dangerous Wildlife
Licensing Requirements
- Social Security Number Collection
Fishing and Boating Regulations
- General Fishing Rules
- Boating Rules
- Catch Record Cards
- Boundary Water Fishing Rules
Hunting
- General Hunting Rules
- Special Hunt Permits
- Special Hunt Permits & the Weighted Point System
- Multiple-Season Hunting Permits & Tags
- Hunt by Reservation System
- Rules For Hunting Equipment
- Hunting Areas and Maps
- Hunter Education
- Firearms Possession Requirements
- Boundary Water Hunting Rules
- Master Hunter Permit Program
- Hunter Reporting
- Initiative 594 Gun Sales and Transfers
Fish and Wildlife Enforcement
- Contacting a Fish and Wildlife Officer
- Authorities of Fish and Wildlife Officers
Land-Owner/Sportsman Relations
Living With Wildlife
Sick, Orphaned, Injured and Dead Wildlife
- Injured and Orphaned Wildlife
- Wildlife Found Dead and Game Salvage
- Diseased Wildlife
- Elk Hoof Disease
Possession, Transport, Sale of Fish and Wildlife
- Possession and Transport of Living Fish and Wildlife
- Possession, Transport, Selling of Animal Parts
- Transfer/Transport of Harvested Game, Fish or Processed Meat
- Wildlife Trafficking (the illegal trade of animal products)
Harvest of Fish or Game on Tribal Lands
Tribal Hunting and Fishing
Discover Pass
Mineral Prospecting & Placer Mining
Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon & Steelhead
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Reporting Poaching & Dangerous Wildlife
Licensing Requirements
Fishing and Boating Regulations
Hunting
Fish and Wildlife Enforcement
Land-Owner/Sportsman Relations
Living With Wildlife
Sick, Orphaned, Injured and Dead Wildlife
Possession, Transport, Sale of Fish and Wildlife
Harvest of Fish or Game on Tribal Lands
Tribal Hunting and Fishing
Discover Pass
Mineral Prospecting & Placer Mining
Sea Lion Predation on Columbia River Salmon & Steelhead
Featured Questions
What causes Elk Hoof Disease?
What should I do with an abandoned baby bird or other animal?
How do I report a threatening or dangerous animal?
How do I report a poacher?
How do I get rid of moles on my property?
Who needs a fishing license in Washington?
When will the special permit drawing take place?
How do I get rid of nuisance wildlife like raccoons or skunks on my property?
How do I obtain a duplicate hunter education card?
What is the magazine-capacity restriction on firearms used for big game hunting?
Most Popular Questions
What are the firearms possession rules for non-U.S. citizens?
How do I find out how many special permit points I have?
Can I legally kill crows without a hunting license?
Is it legal to own or possess exotic wildlife in Washington?
Can I legally kill such protected wildlife as woodpeckers, swallows, owls, or robins if they are causing damage to my house?
Can I legally kill Canada geese without a hunting license if they are causing damage to my property?
When is the deadline and where can I buy a Multiple Season permit application?
Why do Native Americans have their own separate hunting and fishing seasons?
What are the legal specifications for archery, crossbow, muzzleloading firearm, handgun, rifle, and shotgun hunting for big game?
When will special permit applications go on sale?