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Featured Questionsrss button

  1. What causes Elk Hoof Disease?
  2. What should I do with an abandoned baby bird or other animal?
  3. How do I report a threatening or dangerous animal?
  4. How do I report a poacher?
  5. How do I get rid of moles on my property?
  6. Who needs a fishing license in Washington?
  7. When will the special permit drawing take place?
  8. How do I get rid of nuisance wildlife like raccoons or skunks on my property?
  9. How do I obtain a duplicate hunter education card?
  10. What is the magazine-capacity restriction on firearms used for big game hunting?

Most Popular Questionsrss button

  1. What are the firearms possession rules for non-U.S. citizens?
  2. How do I find out how many special permit points I have?
  3. Can I legally kill crows without a hunting license?
  4. Is it legal to own or possess exotic wildlife in Washington?
  5. Can I legally kill such protected wildlife as woodpeckers, swallows, owls, or robins if they are causing damage to my house?
  6. Can I legally kill Canada geese without a hunting license if they are causing damage to my property?
  7. When is the deadline and where can I buy a Multiple Season permit application?
  8. Why do Native Americans have their own separate hunting and fishing seasons?
  9. What are the legal specifications for archery, crossbow, muzzleloading firearm, handgun, rifle, and shotgun hunting for big game?
  10. When will special permit applications go on sale?